Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in East Nashville

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1. Commons Club Kitchen and Bar

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 4 times today

Serving as the social epicenter of Virgin Hotels Nashville, Commons Club offers an interactive experience with three distinct spaces inviting locals and hotel guests alike to eat, drink and explore Music Row. The Kitchen boasts an open-style kitchen concept and dining room including an exclusive chef’s table. Guests can enjoy an elevated mix of small plates, craveable entrées and sides available for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. The Bar offers thoughtfully crafted cocktails, a curated wine selection and a menu of bites. Adjacent to the bar is The Shag Room, a swanky space with a southern twist that features wrap-around tiered seating and a fringe ceiling installation evoking an enjoyable setting for both travelers and locals.

2. Henrietta Red

4.8

Exceptional(169)

Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 24 times today

Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends. Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast. Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

3. Pelican & Pig

4.9

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Nashville

Booked 8 times today

Owned and operated by husband and wife team Nick & Audra Guidry, Pelican & Pig operates with playful creativity and service in mind. Drawing inspiration from places they have lived and from their many travels, in name and through the menu, the restaurant is a nod to the inspirations and influences from the past and present. By bringing a fine-casual dining service experience to a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, it is our goal to provide exceptional service through attention to details and knowledge of products and menus. Upon entering you are greeted with a view of the completely open kitchen and wood-burning hearth. Let our staff welcome and guide you through the night with our list of craft cocktails, exceptional wine and spirit offerings and our hand-selected craft beer menu.

4. Adele's

4.7

Exceptional(5921)

Price: Expensive

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 64 times today

Adele’s restaurant in Nashville is a partnership among Ken Levitan and Howard Greenstone of Red Pebbles Hospitality. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar, chef’s counter, and heated outdoor dining patio with umbrellas. The menu at Adele’s focuses on seasonal, accessible comfort food sourced from local farms and purveyors. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly and offers a wonderful weekend brunch from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Adele’s provides free parking in the first 2 rows of angled parking spots located directly in front of our building (validation required). If our parking lot is full, we offer validated parking in the parking lot across the street (1207 McGavock St.) or the parking garage behind Adele's (1222 Demonbreun St.). Please see the host stand for validation!

5. etch - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(8569)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 38 times today

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, a full bar and an open kitchen with bar-style seating, allowing guests to interact with the culinary team. Lunch and dinner are available Monday-Friday, as well as dinner on Saturday. In her 13 years as Chef/Owner of Zola, Deb received accolades for Nashville's best chef and Nashville's best restaurant multiple times. Nashville restaurants are many, but Etch sets itself apart with bold flavors and colorful presentations.The cuisine at Etch is complemented by our comprehensive wine list, featuring an extensive collection of wines from around the world. Guests can also enjoy our modern take on classic cocktails, along with a variety of eclectic beers and regional drafts.

6. City House

4.8

Exceptional(1660)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 14 times today

At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

7. The Catbird Seat

4.8

Exceptional(187)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Music Row

Booked 7 times today

The Catbird Seat is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant and culinary incubator that provides chefs a creative outlet in an interactive and open kitchen setting. With just 20 seats arranged around a U-shaped counter, guests are offered a front-row view of the chefs at work, crafting a 10-12 course tasting menu that evolves with the seasons.Currently led by Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava, the menu features a dynamic selection of dishes that emphasize sustainability and innovation. Drawing on ingredients preserved from past seasons, foraged finds, and items from their larder, Ortiz and Doubrava showcase their commitment to creativity, resourcefulness, and a modern approach to sustainable cooking.Since its opening, The Catbird Seat has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of GQ Magazine’s Best New Restaurants, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants, Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants, and Opinionated About Dining’s Top 100 North American Restaurants.

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8. Central Bar + Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(68)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 2 times today

Central Bar + Kitchen is a modern social hub near Vanderbilt University that welcomes locals, Nashville Travelers, and the campus community. Our guests are smart and stylish, so we never slack on delivering an excellent, energetic experience.

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9. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

4.5

Awesome(3932)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 43 times today

Oak Nashville presents an innovative take on the classic steakhouse. Located in the heart of Music City, Oak Steakhouse offers a modern approach to steakhouse dining, serving farm-fresh dishes alongside steakhouse classics in a modern and intimate environment. Oak's menu highlights the restaurant's relationship with local farmers and purveyors. To complement the menu, Oak's expansive wine list features California Cabernet and Old World reds including a selection of Italian and Spanish wines, as well as an array of artisan domestic wines. The beverage program boasts classic, seasonal cocktails alongside local Nashville brews and both domestic and international beers.

10. Black Rabbit

4.6

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 10 times today

Located across from Printers Alley, just two blocks from Broadway, Black Rabbit is a Restaurant & Bar with full service dinner (4PM Mon-Sat), Saturday Brunch (10AM - 2PM), the Best Happy Hour in Nashville 2022 (4-6 PM Mon-Sat; $6 Old Fashioneds, Margs, and Mules) and Live Music (9PM Fri-Sat) . The creative cocktails and large bourbon collection flow generously from the bar while steaks, chops, seafood, & local vegetables emanate from the wood-fire, open kitchen. Originally home to a furniture showroom 134 years ago and subsequently, the law office of Tommy Osborn, attorney to Jimmy Hoffa, Black Rabbit is writing their own chapter by reimagining what a local Nashville tavern and speakeasy would've been like during Prohibition... wood-fire cooking, strong cocktails, and a sophisticated atmosphere with genuine, relaxed hospitality. Locally owned and operated, we aim to show you our idea of home team hospitality when you visit Downtown Nashville.

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CornellVIP
Nashville •96 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server, Lisa G, was absolutely outstanding. Professional, helpful with menu selections, friendly and cheery made the evening a great outing. The food as usual was outstanding. We shared the pate appetizer which was a combination of wonderful flavors and had the venison and the salmon which were terrific. A Pavlova (great) and espresso closed a great evening. This is why (deliciously innovative dishes and great service) we return to Etch. over and over. Kudos to the team and highly recommended.
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etch - NashvillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown / Sobro
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4.8
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Marilyn
Nashville •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
My lady group had a wonderful brunch at Henrietta Red. Across our group we had the oysters, burger, Turkish Eggs and pancakes off the menu. Everything was delicious. The fries were amazing. I will be returning soon.
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Henrietta RedPrice: Expensive• American• Germantown
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4.8
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Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It’s hard to find a contemporary American restaurant that really raises the bar on creativity, innovation, flavor, and service, but the Pelican & Pig provides on every front. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Our server gave us great recommendations on food and drink; he was attentive but not intrusive. We’re pretty selective about where we spend our date night budget, and we will definitely be coming back. The cook on the steak was so perfect that we’ve brought it up multiple times since last night. Strongly recommend the phyllo dough app; sweet potatoes; broccolini; and the strip steak.
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Pelican & PigPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• East Nashville
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4.9
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JenniferVIP
Southwest Florida •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
New Years Day brunch was a great experience. Buffet had an amazing selection of tasty items. Would highly recommend!!
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Adele'sPrice: Expensive• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.7
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CandyHVIP
Austin •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
It was so nice to have dinner with my pug puppies! Everyone was so accommodating. Thank you for a lovely end to a long day of traveling.
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Commons Club Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Southern• Midtown
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4.4

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Commons Club Kitchen and Bar

2. Henrietta Red

3. Pelican & Pig

4. Adele's

5. etch - Nashville

6. City House

7. The Catbird Seat

8. Central Bar + Kitchen

9. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

10. Black Rabbit

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