My dinner experience at Common Ground was great. The food, service, and ambiance were all wonderful. Since starting this review I see that this location has closed. I'll have to catch them at their Berry Hill location. The restaurant offered plenty of free parking in the lot behind the building. I appreciated how easy the parking situation was at this location. My server was very friendly and laid back while being professional. He made dining alone with my two kids easy. I love that the drink menu included mocktails. The mocktail was tasty. We started with some Happy Hour items. The Avocado Toast, crudités, and Shrimp Taco were great. For my main course I ordered Scallops. The scallop dish was excellent. The scallops were perfectly prepared and the bed of corn and beans was tasty. The cream sauce was similar to a bisque flavor which was nice with the scallops. My dining experience here was memorable. Writing this is reminding me that I need to try the Berry Hill location. read more

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Our server Jamie was GREAT! Came for a bookclub event and she easily told us all her faves, the holiday cocktails and other things we asked! They were also out of the Lox Plate that I really wanted and she immediately put it in to not be ordered although our area wasn't ready to order. The mocha peppermint expresso martini was delicious too! The Christmas decorations were so adorable and not too much! read more

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Common Ground has become a favorite for happy hour and brunch. It's spacious with two bar areas (one is typically open at a time) and a dining area. I've been greeted warmly each time I've visited. There's plenty of free parking, which is great since that is becoming harder to find. Like: shrimp tacos (crispy, flavorful); grilled chicken sandwich (love the potatoes on the side); burrito (very filling, can be shared); service (kind and fast) read more

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Popped over for a last minute brunch with some friends! Was able to get seated right away and had 2 servers work together to take of our table. I'm a sucker for shrimp tacos and I loved these! We ordered the focaccia for the table and it was divine. The iced coffee hit the spot as well! read more

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My server was Madeline she was great. Love the ambiance. I came for a late dinner. My pasta was delicious. I could have held the chicken, it had no flavor. The background music is a nice vibe. Candles at the table. It's a really cute and cozy place. I definitely recommend. read more

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We went to the Nutcracker pop-up; everything is nicely decorated, although I wish the Nutcracker lights were lit. The flamingo shirt was a delicious drink. Nutcracker Punch cocktail with rum is OK but, very chai tasting. . My husband enjoyed his chocolate old-fashioned drink. They do have a happy hour Monday through Friday 3 to 6 PM. Excellent service The shrimp taco was absolutely amazing whatever seasoning it had had a little bit of a kick, but so flavorful! I've been craving it ever since! The happy hour potatoes were very crispy salty and delicious! I loved all the little nutcrackers on the table! We were told a new one comes out every year from the ballet. We loved the bear and wish they had had them for sale which they did reach out and find out you can only get them by going to the ballet, but they hope to have them in the future for sale. We will be back the next time we are in the area. read more

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Common Ground to me is such a hidden gem! I've always wanted to check it out and finally had the opportunity to for brunch. They have a really great brunch menu with a lot of options to choose from. I was also able to make a reservation the day of which is rare but super nice for a last minute brunch! There's plenty of parking available in the back lot. The inside of the restaurant is super cute with nice decor and good vibes! I decided to try the shrimp tacos as it was a bit later in the day. The tacos were very flavorful, with a nice bang bang sauce topped with some avocado sauce and slaw. You also get three tacos which is a lot! I did decide to get a chocolate banana iced latte which was absolutely delicious. They use coffee from 8th and Roast so I knew it would be great! Next time, I need to try the espresso martini flight, as that looks incredible! read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - Shrimp tacos, frittata, and coffee from 8th and Roast - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Yum!!! Came here for Father's Day brunch (was able to get a reservation day-off), and was pleased. The only thing I will say is that it took a weirdly long amount of time to get our appetizers out. We were starving at that point. Also, our waitress took away our plate of half-eaten croissants without asking. Otherwise, service was good. Here's what we tried: Croissant Trio: 6/10 - Pretty underwhelmed by these. The croissants were not of super high quality, and all the flavors were a bit overwhelmingly sweet. I did enjoy the chocolate one, but the jam was too sweet and the almond croissant had nearly no flavor. Focaccia: 1000/10 - WOWWW!! MUST GET!!! Out of this world. You would never expect it, but this is the best focaccia I've ever had. It comes in a gorgeous tower of perfectly crisped up, buttery focaccia sticks. They are of utmost perfection. It also comes with a plate of dips, 2 of which were absolutely mind melting to have paired with the bread. The sweet butter and the citrusy Boursin cheese just took it to new levels. Shrimp n "Grits": 7.5/10 - I really liked the sauce on this dish but I had a qualm with how the polenta was prepared. I think the dish would've been better with a looser, more liquid polenta, as having it in a cake form like this makes it so the inside of the polenta is bare and flavorless. Having a pool of polenta topped with sauce and shrimp would've really hit the nail on the head. Just some notes! Breakfast Burrito: 8.5/10 - Loved it! The pineapple salsa it comes with has a tiny kick to it, and the sweetness is great. I also love that the burrito has smashed fingerling potatoes in it, which adds a bit of richness and textural contrast. The side salad was standard. Frittata: 8/10 - I understand people who say the "deconstructed" nature of this frittata is weird. But to be honest, I liked it. While the egg cakes may have been a TINY bit dry, I loved that you oddly pick how much of the cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, sauce, and arugula to add to your bite. A fun, light choice! read more

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Service was fantastic. Server provided food and beverage suggestions since it was our first time dining here. Appetizer was the focaccia plate with strawberry jam. Highly recommend. For dinner we ordered both the "steak and potatoes" and the common pasta. Both good meals. The noodles in the pasta were slightly undercooked and could have used some more sauce. The "steak and potatoes" was very flavorful but found the steak to be a bit chewier than I typically prefer. Over the ambiance and service were great for our date night out and highly recommend! read more

Wonderful Saturday brunch. Easy to make a reservation. Seated immediately. Promptly attended to with excellent wait staff. Got the burrata toast and ceviche to start. Both were delicious and light. I got the sangria and my partner got a bourbon cocktail that both were wonderful and fairly priced. I got the steak and eggs which was a unique spin as the meat was actually short rib. This is served on a bed of crispy potatoes that gave the entire dish a wonderful combination of textures and flavors. My partner got the frittata which was light and delicious. We didn't have room for dessert but were planning on getting carrot cake. Overall an excellent Saturday Brunch! read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - Steak and eggs; frittata - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I threw a baby shower in their private room and holy moley, I cannot say enough good things about this place! Food was amazing, cocktails were great, the service was above and beyond. Management- Wes and Matt are incredible as well as our server, Amber. Their event manager, Jillian helped me so much with planning and was always a call / text away. Incredible staff. Definitely go here if you're hosting an event around 30 people. read more

Service was great. Place looks fine but plants were fake, yuck. The beef lettuce wraps were delicious. Other dishes were well conceived yet execution had some wins and mostly bigger fails. Scallops were seared fine but there were only 4 small pieces. Corn succotash was heavy and thick sauced, bland in flavor with no acidity or natural corn sweetness...hoped for a lighter, brighter, fresher side dish. The waitress brought some goood carrots out to replace the corn. Chicken Katsu was cooked well but no seasoning and the vinegar cabbage was no match for the large amount of marmalade. The rice was a dense pile of mush and no detectable furakake. Salads could have been saved if the peaches had some help with perhaps a candied spiced pecan to balance the super salty black cherry vinaigrette which had no cherry flavor..maybe a touch of honey in the vinaigrette would help. Wasn't hard to get a reservation on a Saturday and I don't see this place lasting much longer unless brunch is a bigger crowd. Seems like the owners have just stopped checking in on what leaves the kitchen. We went to Hugh Babys across the road afterward for some satisfaction. I paid 36 for the 4 scallops and some carrots. read more

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First time trying this restaurant, came here with my sister and we truly enjoyed ourselves. We came on a Sunday and the restaurant had a super chill vibe. I was surprised that it wasn't busier bc the food was amazing. My sister got the smash burger - 5 stars I got the roasted chicken with butternut squash purée (they ran out of cauliflower) with spinach. I think they should keep the butternut squash purée as an option. - 4 stars Perfect spot for a group, date, happy hour, etc. I totally recommend and I will be back. read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - Chicken - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The space is white and bright. The staff was very nice and attentive. We went for Sunday brunch. My friends shared the carrot cake French toast to start and really enjoyed it. We all had the Frittata for our main course. It's a deconstructed version. I was not a fan. It ended up being basically layers of over cooked scrambled eggs cut into a circle, with some bacon sprinkled on it and some tomato and arugula with a vinaigrette. I would not get it again. Maybe their other items are better. I also got a drip coffee, the only sugar options were brown or stevia. read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - Frittata - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Have been hearing a lot about Common Ground and wanted to go try it. I like the atmosphere, although I think they could move the morning coffee stuff on the main bar and put in more seating rather than lose business at night. The food was very good, but not sure I could can follow the Yelp Elite 5 star trend. Good solid 4, probably 4.25 or 4.5. Here is the review. I went last Friday with my kids for an early birthday meal (Mine was on Sunday). My "apertif" was called Exisiting Conditions, which is a brown butter washed bourbon cocktail with apple brandy, amaro, sweet vermouth, ancho chili, raspberry and bitters (kind of like a not so sweet old fashioned?). Excellent start. Favorite drink name: Don't BNA Hole, by far. For starters, we shared the tartar and the focaccia plate. They were out of the jam with the focaccia, so had a humus instead as one of the side options. Boursin was right on point as was the sorghum butter, but the humus fell a bit short for me (great humus, but did not complement the bread as much). The tartar was very good, but would have preferred a good carpacio (which they don't do) or the hamachi crudo, which they did not have that day. During dinner, I switched to the white chocolate pistaccio espresso martini. My daughter did the honey lavender version. I found both good, but the white chocolate was a level above the other, but the honey lavender is very unique. They have other options, as well. For our mains, we chose the steak and chicken dishes with a side of potatoes and the asparagus (only one not pictured). Both mains were great, although I love a well seasoned and cooked steak, so that was my go to at this point. Potatoes were a mix of small roasted potatoes (the closest you can find in a normal grocery would be the mixed fingerlings). We ended up with two desserts: Carrot Cake and Mousse Crumble. The carrot cake was the winner for me, as the mousse looks a bit like a disaster. Flavorwise, the mouse is nice, however. Not overly sweet and has some peanut brittle to bring in some other flavors. About $60 per person, with drinks and all three courses, so not bad. Great experience. I will return some time and try some other menu items. read more

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Grateful to my fellow Yelpers for leading me to Common Ground for a late lunch. We arrived after the lunch crowd, but first impressions were positive due to the classy decor / hip environment. The quieter location was a refreshing break from lively Broadway. I ordered the shrimp and "grits," and the slightly spicy red pepper polenta paired so well with the sweet shrimp, which were a perfectly cooked texture. The braised short rib looked great, but my son was enjoying so much he wasn't letting me taste it...maybe next time! I'm usually a black coffee guy, but was glad I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried the chai latte, which was very good. This is definitely the kind of place I was like in my neighborhood, as it seems equally enjoyable for a brunch meal or a late night cocktail and snack. Oh, and the server was so nice...she knew we were visiting from out of town, and unprompted, she brought us a list of recommended activities in the areas. read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - Shrimp and "Grits" w/ chai latte - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stopped in for brunch on a cold Saturday afternoon. They were fairly busy but my party of two were seated with no wait. Service was good and the food came out pretty quick. I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich which comes on a buttered croissant with American cheese, local AF sausage and a scrambled egg. The quality of the sausage and bread were good, I wasn't crazy about the "scrambled" egg. My partner had the Smash Burger "Breakfast Style" (egg any way + two pieces of bacon) and it was top tier. From the bun to the double black hawk wagyu patties that just seemed to melt in your mouth, it checked all the boxes. Can't wait to come back and try their lunch menu. read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - Breakfast Sandwich, Crispy Smashed Fingerlings - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Common grounds is a new restaurant on Charlotte avenue taking the old Chaatable space. Inside is beautiful! They completely redesigned the space with a very modern look. We stopped in to check out the new place and had no trouble being seated immediately. We started off with a glass of wine and the focaccia bread (pictured) as an appetizer. We both ended up ordering the smash burger which was delicious! Then we finished the night with a selection from their various espresso martinis. Service was excellent! Will definitely be back! Also parking behind the building or on the side street. read more

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Came for happy hour on a Tuesday. Drinks are amazing!!! I highly recommend the Flamingo if you're in the mood for something refreshing and the margarita if you want something a little spicier! On Tuesdays they have $9 toasts which honestly look delicious. However we decided to get potatoes, and they are some of the best potatoes I've ever had. The sauce was *chefs kiss! Great new place to try out! I'm already scheduled to come back next Tuesday! read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - Flamingo shirt and margarita - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We went on a Sunday around 1:30pm. The vibes were low and space is probably too big for the amount of costumers that will come in. Other than that, the food was pretty good. The spicy chicken salad is surprisingly fantastic. Avocado toast and "steak" and eggs were just alright. We sat around the bar and service was good. Got some delicious bloody Mary's too! read more

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With so many options for brunch for tourists in Nashville, some hidden gems can be unfairly ignored. We only chose this new spot because they could accommodate our large group of 10 people during a busy brunch on Sunday. But we are glad we did because the food and the service was impeccable! I love the aesthetic of this restaurant. Like most Nashville brunch-focused restaurants, it had a very trendy look. We had the best service at Common Ground Bar! Lauren, our server, was very attentive to our group of 10+ and we never felt ignored. She kept the water glasses filled, managed our million requests, and made sure our food came out quickly. The menu was small (which is how you know the food is good!) but still had at least one option for every dietary preference. I ordered a chocolate mandarin orange iced latte with almond milk ($6.50) which was soooo smooth, although a bit sweet. I would order it again although with one or two less pumps of syrup. As for food, half of the table, including me, ordered the lox plate with fingerling potatoes ($15). 10/10 recommend! The gin-soaked lox on top of buttered rye bread was a great combination. Although our time in Nashville was short, I hope I can give this new business some much-deserved attention! Give it a try! read more

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Common Ground is a favorite of mine. Perfect for parents visiting, date nights, dinner with friends, or just stopping in for an upscale drink at their bar. I always feel extremely welcomed and the wait staff always takes their time giving recommendations and making the dining experience feel personal and special. I've been many times and have never been disappointed with a meal, and the focaccia plate is an absolute must, I dream about being able to eat it again! read more

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Come here for HAPPY HOUR! They have delicious meals and half priced drinks! I have come for lunch at well it it has not disappointed. there is a free parking lot in the back of the building and plenty of parking. As for the service they are 8/10, very nice, helpful, sometimes a little slow to get you the check but that is forgivable. read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - dinning area- there are way more seats! - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I try to stop here anytime I'm in Nashville! Normally I'm too late & they've closed for the day, but I made it today! YAY!! The coffee was wonderful!! I got the iced Big Woods and a couple of cookies. Everything was outstanding!! The owner & new girl were friendly, as well. I'm looking forward to my next time already!! read more

Came here on a Sunday evening, no wait and a solid amount of seating still available. Fantastic service- I came with someone with tree nut allergies and they made sure to go through each menu item with us to inform us which had tree nuts. Loved the decor of the place as well, with lots of plants and high ceilings. Food was simple but great quality. Chicken was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and came with sweet potato puree (fantastic) and spinach. The smash burger with potatoes is what you'd expect, but I especially appreciated the sauce and the house pickled cucumbers. A bit pricey for simple ingredients, but certainly well done! read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - Chicken - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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One of my favorite spots to go to for a good drink with some friends or a date night. I love their potatoes and I normally pair it with a wine. There's lots of seating, table or bar. Free parking is a plus! read more

I came here last week for an early dinner. It was my first time trying out this spot. The atmosphere is super cute. I was undecided on what I wanted but after getting a recommendation from our waiter, I decided to go with the Smashburger. This was so good. I have not eaten a burger in a while and this burger did not disappoint. I will definitely come back and try more items but highly recommend for a casual dining experience. read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - Smash Burger - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The place has a charming décor and the convenience of a parking lot, which is definitely a plus. The service was attentive, and the cappuccino was excellent, rich and flavorful. However, I wasn't impressed with the croissant sandwich, and the sausage didn't meet my expectations. read more

I went for brunch and learned why to skip the place woth no line. They were out of Lox the bartender just walked away then came back and barked are you going to order something to me. I paid for my bloody mary to find out they put a extra 10 to 16% on calling it a tax. 13 dollar bloody mary Tax 3.15 So 25% tax total what a rip off Food: 1/5 | Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 2/5 read more

Common, I think Not This place is anything but common. Although, it has become a common place for us to enjoy brunch. I mean - when they are playing MJ-man in the mirror, and James Brown, what more to say about the mood and vibe of the place. PARKING IS FREE, just a short trek from downtown on Charolette We started with the croissant trio, one chocolate, one with almonds and one wit bacon/tomato. Today the table thought the almond was the best, let us know your vote. We had the common ground take on shrimp and grits, not you classic shrimp and grits in a bowl, nevertheless a definite show stopper. Then we had the whipped Boursin toast, in a word Delics - light and delectable. The stacked frittata , if you are hungry will fill the spot, and that tomato based sauce on the plate- perfect complement. Now for updates on their expresso martini This time "new to the menu " white chocolate pistachio. Delicious, smooth subtle sweet with a nice pistachio finish, ver ver very nice. As per usual the service is great, the water glasses never more than half empty. Attentive, but not annoying. Hunter is the best- asked for him, tell them you read about him on yelp Bon Appetit read more

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Excellent food and service. The ambience could use some work and more appropriate music for the level of the menu. One of our party had the beef tacos as an appetizer and they were very good. Then 2 of us had the scallops, which were perfectly done. One had the halibut and it was just shy of overcooked; quite tasty. The espresso martini flight was delicious. The peanut butter mousse dessert was very good. The gelato was less so. Too grainy and flavor was lacking. All in all, though, we would definitely go back. read more

Dinner at Common Ground had some things I loved and some things I could leave. As a new spot, I commend them for trying new things and so they may just need to work out a few kinks in their Spring menu. Dessert was a high point. Loved the chocolate mousse and the carrot cake--both were really well done. The bread and the various butters as an app, also is a win. I ordered the smashburger and the potatoes and that was a very good dish for an entrée. However, I tried a friend's fish and another friends chicken and both were a bit too plain. I do like the space on Charlotte and I thought the service was amazing. These folks are great, but I think they just need to sort out a couple things for me to give a higher rating. read more

Common Ground Bar and Eatery - Sylvan Park - The spring menu desserts - Diners Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Really enjoyed this spot! Didn't expect it to feel so intimate and vibey. I started at the bar as I waited for a date. A few different types of espresso martinis so I had to get one! So delicious. We ordered a few items to split: Smash burger with potatoes - YUM! Filling and tasty. Goat cheese board with focaccia - obsessed with the bread Broccoli rabe - needed some veggies in our life. Good but I was way more excited for the other items Chocolate mousse - this was fantastic. Light, fluffy, rich, and unique. I never see mousse on a menu. Awesome and attentive service read more

In the old Chaatable space on Charlotte with happier seeming staff. Food includes fancy snacks and a few carefully crafted entrees, and an extensive craft cocktail menu and a very much appreciated selection of mocktails and unique coffee beverages. read more

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We decided to walk in for a table for two and was greeted by Wes, who accommodated us with bar seats. Bartending staff was gr8. I enjoyed the espresso martini classic - with less simple syrup for more of a tang. Started with the beef tartare which was nice. We had the Chicken plate and the Fish Plate. Both great options. I thought it was very unique pairing the sweet potato with the chicken. read more

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We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at common ground recently! The focaccia plate is amazing! We really enjoyed our cocktails and entrees. The pasta was excellent! Our server was attentive but not obnoxious. I have been to common ground before and love the upscale atmosphere. It is calm, inviting, and pleasant. I like that it's not super dark or super loud. Definitely an awesome date night restaurant or good for a celebration dinner with friends/family. Also, this location has a free parking lot out back. Definitely a perk in Nashville! read more

Great place to have dinner or lunch. Menu is constantly evolving. Service is always great. Their burger is one of the best in Nashville. Tri Tip and Scallops are amazing. The Orange Chicken dish is really good. The cocktail menu is one of the best in Nashville. read more

We went for late lunch. 3pm. No linch hours are listed on the website. The only food offered at this time are the Smashburger and 3 appetizers. A wasted trip!! Please list hours food is served! read more

We went for happy hour on a Tuesday! I've driven past this place so many times and was so happy to finally try it. I was worried it would be crowded but it wasn't at all. The space is very beautiful and the service was excellent. I wish the environment had been a little more lively. I got 2 glasses of wine and we all split some small plates! We got the focaccia, potatoes, and one of the toasts. My favorites were the focaccia and potatoes. They have happy hour every day but the deals change. Tuesday was "toast and taps." I want to come back and try brunch here! read more

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I was in town for a bachelor party and decided to reserve a table at Common Ground because it was available for a party of our size (8) and the menu looked great. Everyone in the group raved about the food, especially the smash burger and carrot cake. The drinks were awesome as well. The service was kind and attentive. To top it all off, the prices were very reasonable for the quality of food. The ambiance is a little nondescript, but the simplicity was a nice departure after a weekend spent on raucous Broadway. I wouldn't say no to a meal here on a return trip to Nashville! read more