Chef Jake Howell delivers a modernly creative and fun menu in a cozy setting for a truly special…read moredining experience at Peninsula. A friend who knows this spot well reserved a table for 2 on a Thursday night and I felt welcomed from the moment I arrived. Each dish is thoughtfully presented with fresh table settings between courses. The menu descriptions depict the basic concept of a dish, but there are always surprises in the flavor combinations, textures, or unique preparation of otherwise common ingredients that keep you guessing from first sip to last bite. I ordered the cold brew tonic mocktail which was perfectly balanced with a tonic forward bold yet smooth flavor. The beet is presented in a spiral of ribbons and tastes mildly spicy from the habanero. The endive was one of my favorite dishes of the night. The onions and creamy foam join the crunchy endive to form the perfect bite. The scallop was tender, sweet, floral, and never ending due to its enormous size! The chewy rice cakes and broth were the comfort food I didn't know I needed The octopus was oh-so-crispy and served with an addicting sauce. The marzipan donut was delightfully chewy, salty, and sweet while the salted raspberry was tart but balanced by the white chocolate cream and sugary flakes of crispy nori. Ordering both desserts was not a mistake and I will probably repeat this decision when I inevitably come back! I was told the sauce served with the octopus has recently changed. I can't wait to see what else the chef has up his sleeve on future iterations of this ever evolving menu.

Craig's Peninsula is a really good restaurant with an adventurous menu, on the edge of greatness…read more The Dick Wolf menu is pickable, and everything is very good, some are especially good. If you split everything, you are overfilling yourself. Especially good are the Spanish Tortilla, Endive, Ibérico Solomillo, and the White Chocolate desert. There is a full bar, and an eclectic Continental wine list. Service is excellent, almost full service, even at the bar.

Stopped by for their happy and ordered some tapas. We got seated right away. Our server was very…read morefriendly and definitely added to our experience! $6 wines on happy hour is a great deal! We got the happy hour red which was a tempranillo, which was very tasty. For the Tapas we got patatas bravas, pulpo, broccolini, and pork belly. The patatas bravas is a must have! Its packed with flavor and were cooked to perfection. Definitely was not expecting to get such a well prepared pulpo dish in Nashville. Highly recommend. The broccolini also amazing. The only one that fell kind of short was the pork belly. It was way to fatty even for pork belly Will definitely be back if I'm ever back in Nashville

Delish! If you want high quality tapas this is the place. Located a bit off the main area of The…read moreGulch. We came on a Tues night and it was busy but not overly so. The space is actually really big and we saw people going up to a second floor as well. Our server the whole night was amazing! She was very friendly and open to answering any questions. We wanted to try wine before committing to a glass and she was happy to let us do it. They recommend 2-3 tapas per person which felt about right. We made it right at the end of their happy hour and was able to get $6 glasses of a tempranillo that was tasty. We got the patatas bravas, the broccolini, the pulpo and the pork belly. Everything really was delicious. Patatas bravas - crispy but light and their red sauce was soooo good. Perfectly spiced. Broccolini - the char on this was amazing. It had a really good depth of flavor for being a veggie dish. The pepper shallot relish on top was also a nice highlight. Pulpo - we got this on the recommendation of our server. We were nervous about it being tough but this was probably the most tender octopus I've had and we love octopus. The green sauce underneath was really tasty too. Pork belly - this one was a bit too fatty for me but that is probably more personal preference. The meatier pieces were delicious though and the romesco sauce with the peaches was a good balance to the richness of the dish. Note: on the receipt you can scan a QR code to pay the bill but be aware that they charge an extra $1.50 service charge to do so! That was an unpleasant surprise at the end of our meal.

Being a big fan of the UES location where the staff recognize you and other NYC locations which are…read morealways just busy. You get a little nervous going to a new one in a differet city Nashville did not disappoint. The staff was awesome. As in NYC we sat at the kitchen counter. It you're a foodie what take away from sitting there is how fresh everything is made. Ashley watched every plate coming out of the kitchen- as did Marcus, im a chef and restaurant owner this is a pro move. And the food showed it. This is not fine dining- great service and food. Maleya was great. She would be a great trainer for new staff. Nate stopped by and welcomed us. Every staff member Nashville and NYC are longtime employees that we met, and all like working there. Always a great experience, and they raise the bar for all restaurants.

Overall Experience Boqueria had been on my list to try for a…read morewhile, so I was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, I left feeling disappointed. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the food had potential, but the overall experience wasnot great. Food-We started with the bacon-wrapped dates, which were delicious with a nice balance of salty, savory, and sweet. The potatoes were also really good--crispy and served with a flavorful aioli. The ham croquettes were decent, but a little heavy, and I wish they had more meat. Service & Wait Time The biggest issue was the long wait for the vegetable paella. We waited about 45 minutes, and by the time it arrived, I was too hungry to even take a picture. I also wish the food had come out closer together instead of having such a long gap between dishes. To their credit, the paella was comped because of the wait. Also as big as the restaurant they put a group of 8 people where there are boots for couples which made it impossible to hear my partner. Cleanliness/cockroach Unfortunately, we also saw a cockroach during our visit, which made it difficult to feel comfortable and fully enjoy the meal. It was crawling by the seat on the bench. Parking Tip-If you visit, make sure to ask about the 2-hour parking validation before you leave. Since the paella took so long, the timing felt tight with the validation window. Final Thoughts-While there were a few dishes we enjoyed, the long wait and cleanliness concern really affected the overall experience. I'm not sure I would recommend this restaurant or comeback.

I stopped in here on a frozen night just to get an app and two cocktails, then I came back for a…read morepre-TPAC meal. Both a great decisions! The vibe is perfect. The music is just the right level so you can still hear yourself think but enough just to distract you from annoying fork and plate clinks. The drinks were on point. I had like a coffee old-fashioned and a spicy Paloma. Then for an appetizer, I had the croquettes that were cooked perfectly, and the only issue is that they went too fast! We also had the chicken and fish plates and they were cooked to perfection. The bartender Dana was super helpful and happy to explain everything. She even offered to make me a drink that it just come off the menu recently. Can't wait to go back.

The food was great! Crispy artichokes are a must. The hummus and bread tasted amazing. The service…read morewas really great!

We almost cried because the food was so good. Seriously. Please order in person or over the phone,…read moreas their online ordering is a bit wonky. I got the chicharron pupusas, which is done the El Salvadorian way- it's like shreds of pork meat, not fried pork skin. Easily one of the top pupusas, curtido (cabbage salad) and salsa I've had, and I've eaten them almost all my life in Los Angeles. The asada taco was filled to the brim w crisped up meat and their homemade tortillas were incredible. My husband had the Chile Rellenos and couldn't stop talking about it... not just how good those were but even their rice and beans! So much flavor! It seems like a lil family restaurant, it's clean and they were super friendly. Sometimes they even do menudo- but you'll have to call before the weekend to check. Yall, it's been tough finding food like this in TN. I am so so happy!

During our road trip from Arizona and heading back to Virginia, we stayed the night in Nashville,…read moreTennessee. My hubby asked me what I wanted to eat and I told him I was craving for Sopa de Res so he searched for just that and this restaurant was one of the few that popped. He chose this restaurant because he reviewed the menu, he recognized a lot of the menu selections and he knew it had to be Guatemala cuisine. We are from Guatemala so it was a Bonus for us. The following is what we ordered; Sopa de Res-3 piezas de carne de res con vegetales, papas, elote y repollo con tortillas hechas a mano (Beef soup w/vegetables, corn, cabbage, served with homemade tortillas) Carne asada - con ensalada fría de coditos, longaniza, frijoles, jalapeños, cebollines, y tortillas hechas a mano (Grilled steak, spring onions w/macaroni salad, mashed black beans, grilled sausage and jalapeños) I have to say that we felt we were in Guatemala. The home cooking feeling was heartwarming. The food is so delicious. We were not disappointed. I highly recommend this restaurant. The service of the waiter, a young man, son of the owners, was excellent. He kept checking on us to see if we needed anything else or how we were. I honestly didn't want to leave. I was so content. We stayed a while and left a half hour before they closed. I wish they were closer to us. Thank you Emanuel Restaurant for your great cooking and excellent service.

It was a super cool restaurant! They had LEGIT Boricua food, and it will be missed!…read more Adios amor

Everything here is made with love I really felt like I was teleported to the Caribbean. I built my…read moreplate with yellow corn rice, shredded beef, sweet plantains, potato salad. I love when food tastes homemade and everything here does just that! Don't forget to try their empanadas too! The chicken empanada is to die for, incredibly juicy. The Dominican fried cheese paired perfectly with the plate as well. It was crispy on the outside but so soft on the inside . The fresh juices are a must! They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The customer service is very friendly and helpful by even offering suggestions.

Love this Restaurant from El Salvador! I love that I can get breakfast at any time of the day here…read more The Desayuno Pulgarcito (Pulgarcito breakfast) has to be my favorite dish. It includes two eggs (whatever style you want), plantains, rice with beans, fresh cheese, avocado, two fresh tortillas, and a piece of steak all for only like $12!!! The soups they have are all so comforting too, a must grab for a cold day or a hangover. The customer service is quick and very friendly.

El Pulgarcito offers great food in a humble setting with friendly service. I went with the pupusas…read moreand they were pretty amazing all in all. If you are in the Madison, Tennessee area, I definitely recommend El Pulgarcito.