Best Restaurants for Foodies in East Nashville

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1. Peninsula

4.9

Exceptional(136)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • East Nashville

Booked 11 times today

Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

2. Pelato

4.7

Exceptional(315)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 101 times today

At Pelato we proudly serve authentic Brooklyn Italian fare, reimagined in a small plate & casual atmosphere. We embrace the richness of Italian culture, infused with the unmistakable spirit of Brooklyn. It's not just a motto; it's in our DNA.For groups of 9 or more and private event inquiries, please reach out to Holly at holly@pelatorestaurant.com. Limited reservations may available for our covered patio. Outdoor dining availability subject to weather conditions. Indoor seating is not guaranteed for patio diners in the event of poor weather conditions. 20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 6 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $45 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts bro

3. Adele's

4.7

Exceptional(5842)

Price: Expensive

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 85 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!

4. The Chef and I

4.6

Exceptional(3020)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Music Row

Booked 10 times today

Lunch at "The Chef and I" is packed full of flavor. Located in our "Backstage" area downstairs in a casual atmosphere, sit where you can see what's happening in our kitchen. Enjoy popular items like the smash burger melt, hot fish sandwich and roma crunch salad or indulge in the chef's favorites of marinated salmon and green chile chicken melt. The Chef and I is built on a love story between two people that began 15 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee. We serve innovative cuisine in a fun environment. You can choose to order off the menu or do a chef's tasting any day of the week. A private chef’s table, an interactive show kitchen in addition to regular dining is what you’ll find at The Chef & I Nashville! Caramelized cauliflower, brussels sprouts, burrata and peaches, smoked elk rack, mojo Tennessee trout and black peppercorn steak our some of our current favorites. Farm to table cuisine with local and unique ingredients is what we are known for. Nashville's best!

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5. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(3869)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 56 times today

Join us for a featured Thanksgiving Day menu! Our chef team has curated a Thanksgiving menu that will feature a butternut squash bisque, herb roasted turkey with traditional accompaniments and a pumpkin cheesecake to finish. Wine pairings will feature Duckhorn and Elk Cove vineyards. In addition to the holiday feature, we will also have our full menu available the entire day. Please make plans to join us between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. We look forward to hosting you.

6. Urban Grub

4.8

Exceptional(5261)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill

Booked 97 times today

**We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with communication between OpenTable and our Table Management Software. Please use our website (urbangrub.net) to see our availability. Urban Grub is a casual fine dining bar and eatery located in a renovated carwash in Nashville’s iconic 12 South district.The design of the restaurant features a rustic elegance, filled with custom woodwork, stone fireplaces and rounded booths tucked in intimate corners. Urban Grub offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of the two in the beer garden, accompanied a view of the restaurant’s meat curing room, as well as a covered gazebo for larger parties.From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh seafood, house-made charcuterie, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.

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7. Gannons - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(418)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 45 times today

Gannons Nashville is a Casual Fine Dining restaurant located at The Marriott Courtyard in the heart of Downtown Nashville. We offer a wide variety of dishes including fresh oysters and highly curated cocktails designed by our experienced team of mixologists. Join us for live jazz and a dinner experience you wont soon forget!

8. The Catbird Seat

4.8

Exceptional(171)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Music Row

Booked 5 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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9. The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(3142)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 50 times today

Modern Diner. Global Fare. Delicious Fun. This is The Mockingbird. Led by talented culinary duo executive chef / partner Brian Riggenbach and front-of-house extraordinaire / partner Mikey Corona, The Mockingbird offers a menu of comfort classics with a global twist and an ambiance of art deco diner whimsy. Walls are covered in beautiful custom-made wallpaper, painted tin tiles on the ceiling, windows open to two patios as weather allows and a larger-than-life mirrored bird sculpture overlooking the dining room. And then there’s the food and drink! Munch on a Mockingburger or Mac N Cheese (aka Feeling Grate!) while sipping an Old-Fashioned-ish or a Punchin’ Bag (ask about it – they are famous!). We also love hosting group events! We have a private dining room, an upstairs dining room and an enclosed patio, all perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties plus business lunches and corporate dinners. Y’all come see us! **Reservation cancelation policy is strictly enforced**

10. etch - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(8521)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 59 times today

Etch is a foodie's paradise, with bold flavors and unique presentations that consistently impress. The restaurant is praised for its wide-ranging, creative menu, and its chef's attention to detail is evident in every dish. Reviewers rave about the excellent service, and the atmosphere is described as upscale yet relaxed. It's a place where you can savor the best of contemporary American cuisine, with an extensive wine list and modern take on classic cocktails to complement your meal.

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Judy
Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A truly spectacular culinary experience with beautiful, subtle flavors and perfect ambiance. Stellar drinks, perfect service, and one of my best dining experiences…ever.
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PeninsulaPrice: Expensive• Modern European• East Nashville
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4.9
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Terry
St. Louis •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Nice experience. Diverse menu was perfect for our business dinner.
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Adele'sPrice: Expensive• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.7
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KathieRvip
Atlanta Metro •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I absolutely adore this spot! Definitely an underrated place for dinner. The food is fantastic, the sharing experience is collaborative sparking conversation, the interior is intimate and cozy, and the service is kind and helpful. The Christmas decorations really added a cozy and wonderful aspect to the entire dinner. This is not my first time as it is hard to not want to come back. My favorite dishes are the croquettes, garlic bread and the radiatori vodka. 10/10! My one slight disappointment would be in the inability to split the check. Otherwise fantastic!
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PelatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Germantown
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4.7
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ChristopherEvip
Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The 7 course tasting menu was excellent. Since it was a Monday night I got to sit at one of six seats overlooking the line. The chef plated, presented and described each course. It was a true delight.
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The Chef and IPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Music Row
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4.6
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Kristavip
Nashville •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our waiter was very nice, attentive and informative. I took my father here for his 70th birthday. All he wanted was a good steak. He asked for it medium. Sadly he got his filet mignon and it was rare. The staff agreed and took it back, recooked it, but maybe didn’t check the temp? It was still rare with a slight improvement. They gave us the meat free of charge but I’m just more disappointed that he wasn’t able to get his steak how he wanted it for his birthday. However, my finances filet mignon was perfectly medium. Our appetizer, my Caesar salad and bolognese pasta was amazing!
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Oak Steakhouse - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.6

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Peninsula

2. Pelato

3. Adele's

4. The Chef and I

5. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

6. Urban Grub

7. Gannons - Nashville

8. The Catbird Seat

9. The Mockingbird Nashville

10. etch - Nashville

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