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Where to eat Contemporary food in Nashville: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Contemporary food in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. With live music to be heard all across town, 24/7, 365 days a year, Music City lives up to its name. From honky-tonk bands jamming at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge to songwriters in the round at the Bluebird Cafe and country music legends rocking the Grand Ole Opry, you never know who you might see. The creative spirit from Nashville's music landscape flows into the area's myriad art galleries, up-and-coming fashion scene, historic landmarks and chef-driven restaurants.
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7. Henrietta Red
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Patty B
This is what a great dining experience should be !!! I agree completely with the other reviewers, Henrietta Red is one of the best restaurants in Nashville. Food and service.We had a nice table and the best server Teddy T. He was so nice and welcoming and really knew how to provide great service. It is so nice to find someone who is passionate about their job. My husband had questions about the oysters and he went and checked to be sure my husband got the type with the flavors he wanted. I had a delicious lump crab salad, fresh and very tasty. We both had the grouper, cooked to perfection, moist, well seasoned and nicely portioned. We also had an order of their wood fired bread that we enjoyed. For dessert I wanted the coconut cake, but without one of the toppings. Teddy gladly went to talk to the pastry chef who said she could do it. I also wanted the sherbet in a separate dish for my husband and Teddy was glad to do that too. It is so nice to find a restaurant with not only good food but great servers who actually are happy you are there and want to make sure you are having a wonderful time. Isn't that why we all go out?
6. 5th and Taylor
Overall Ratings
4 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By laabis
Great place. Delicious cheese board. Ribeye was perfectly prepared and abundant in size. Potatoes filled with butter and yummy. Vegetarian options for my wife--brussel sprouts, asparagus, quinoa. Daughter had the fried chicken which was delicious and not greasy.3 people = $230 (3 cocktails, bottle of wine, appetizers and mains)Hello!Thanks so much for taking the time to post this feedback regarding your visit to our restaurant! I'm so pleased to hear that you were able to enjoy some of our menu highlights! We look forward to hosting you again soon!Kindly, Stephanie
5. Josephine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 310 reviews
Josephine is a contemporary restaurant featuring refined American farmhouse cuisine located in the vibrant, 12 South neighborhood of Nashville, TN. HOURS: Monday-Thursday 5:00PM-10:00PM Friday 3:00PM-11:00PM Saturday 10:00AM-11:00PM Sunday 10:00AM-10:00PM
Reviewed By Jack K
First time at Josephine and we were very happy with our experience. As it is located in the 12 South area, there are a lot of interesting people to see in addition to excellent places, like Josephine, to eat. One comment at the beginning, the plates are smaller, European sized portions. My wife and I shared several dishes, but the smaller size limited sharing to some degree. We, however, really like to smaller portions which eliminate the food waste that goes on in the country.We shared beef tongue as an appetizer, heirloom tomato bruschetta as a salad, mushroom fettuccine as a main course and the peach cobbler with ice cream as a dessert. The best of the main dishes was the fettuccine, with the beef tongue not to our liking. The most wonderful part was the peach cobbler. Made in house, flakey crust, warm peaches and scrumptious vanilla ice cream. It was one of the best desserts we have had in Nashville.Very good place. And quite different from more typical Nashville fare.
4. The Yellow Porch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
The Yellow Porch is a food oasis, complete with small patio garden, located on Thompson Lane in Berry Hill. Opened in 1998 as one of a handful of independently owned restaurants in Nashville doing casual fine dining, it has always been loved for its displ
Reviewed By trudyg1981
Nice little cafe, service was quick, not noticeably friendly, but thats fine. The food tasted good but nothing super spectacular. The sauce was a little watered down, not a whole lot pf flavor. Not many lunch specials/pricing offered, but they got me in and out in the time i needed.
3. Midtown Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 475 reviews
Selected in 2018 as a TOP 50 Best Southern Restaurant in USA by a major customer review app, Midtown Cafe remains since 1987, an iconic local and nationally ranked casual fine dining destination just off West End and Broadway in the Midtown / Vanderbilt/
Reviewed By V7533OBstephenc
We stumbled across the Cafe while exploring and while it was full we waited for 10 minutes or so for a table. There is a small bar and low ceiling a somewhat cosy dining space. There are tablecloths and nice napkins. The staff were friendly and attentive. the meatloaf was enormous but there were dishes you could have had that were lighter, like the avocado on toast.Good place for lunch.Thanks for your gracious thoughts on your lunch with us recently! Since 1987, we have served consistently prepared ingredients served by industry professionals to offer great value and quality to our local regulars as well as the number of hotel travelers that have been growing in recent years. Join us for breakfast / brunch/ or dinner on your next visit to Music City. Best wishes!Randy Rayburn Owner/Manager
2. Darfons Restaurant & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1311 reviews
Reviewed By JBobbitt17
The atmosphere is great! The food is great! The service is great!! Very unique food offerings as well as the traditional - something for everyone! They do take reservations and if you are planning to go - call or make them online!
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1. Etch Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2091 reviews
Featuring an array of global flavors and decadent desserts by Chef Deb Paquette and Pastry Chef Megan Williams, Etch is located in the ground floor of the Encore tower in Nashville's SoBro district. The restaurant is equipped with two private dining rooms
Reviewed By ChanningMichele
My mom and I recently dined at Etch, and it was such a great experience. After reading the menu, I was a bit nervous because the dishes combine a lot of flavor profiles and include many, many ingredients. I took a chance and got the venison and it was SO delicious! This is a really special restaurant, and I'd highly recommend visiting if you're in Nashville. Hi Channing,Thank you for your kind words! Itâs a pleasure knowing that your recent visit to Etch was so memorable. We appreciate your patronage and hope youâll return for the venison again soon!Ahna AbuvalaEtch
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