Delicious Lebanese food! Even though we got takeout, I appreciate the care they took with plating our food, as everything was beautifully presented within our takeout boxes (see my pics). Al-Raheb: 5/5 Great way to start our meal! The spread had a fresh eggplant flavor with a touch of acidity. Although the pita bread was nothing special, the pita chips were outstanding, as a vibrant spice mix was used to flavor them. However, I did find the pita chips to be a little too thick and crunchy for my preference. Sayadeya: 5/5 The fish was cooked well and deliciously spiced. The roasted veggies (also flavored with the same spice mix) and rice on the side were also tasty and great ways to round out the dish. Fassoulya: 5/5 The white bean cassoulet provided a hearty foundation for the lamb and veggies. And the lamb was absolutely incredible! Fall-off-the-bone tender and flavorful, with no gamey taste at all. And since it was a whole bone-in lamb shank, also a generous portion. read more

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This place was ok. I had high expectations going in but found the shakshuka to be pretty plain and unelevated. The yeasted pita french toast was very unique and had good flavor, but it just wasn't my thing. Also, the restaurant was absurdly hot. I left at one point just to get fresh air. read more

Epice - Yeasted Pita French Toast - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Food was unique, good and restaurant was simple and delightful! Waiters were quick and attentive. Everything was made fresh to order and vibe was chill. If you like Mediterranean food, you'd love this or want something different but not too off the grid of food options- this place is a great pic! read more

The food: incredible. The service: immaculate. This was the perfect spot for our Nashville trip. The only challenge with this restaurant is deciding which appetizer is best. I will DEFINITELY be returning. Our server, Kel, was an absolute delight. Thank you again for being so kind and helpful! 10/10 stars read more

Dog friendly , , light music and friendly service ! Food was light and fresh. Will definitely return.

Such a fine and quaint place. Met up with a friend for lunch. The food tasted fresh, healthy, and savory. We had the hummus and squash/beets appetizers. Lightly crunchy on the surface while still keeping the softness in every bite. I also recommend getting the Lamb gyro plate with roasted potatoes. The lamb is soft and full of flavor. Would like to come back for dinner. read more

Epice - Appetizers: Hummus and Squash plates. - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Amazing food - highly recommended barramundi fish and good service, fun server and cool atmosphere

Their food is really good! If you're looking to splurge, this is a good one! It was slightly overpriced for what you get, but other than that it was great. read more

Epice - Tenderloin Skewers - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Loved it! It's a beautiful intimate space and attracts a cool crowd-mix of different ages. Had the spinach fatayer for an app and the pastry was just delicious. Got the cauliflower app with dinner and the spices + light crisp were just right. For dinner, ordered the vegetable plate with falafel on top. Ultimately the falafel was good but not the memory maker (which supported my theory that this resto isn't gonna deliver life changing versions of any staple Lebanese dishes but rather will offer some fun and interesting specialties). The vegetables were really the highlight of the night: great flavors and cooked to let the freshness of the veggie shine through. We sat at the bar because we couldn't get a standard reservation and the bartender and overall service were fantastic! read more

Epice is seriously unreal!! Every bite was more delicious than the last and I have absolutely no regrets lol There was one other person in the restaurant when I got there so it wasn't very hard to social distance. However, I chose to sit inside this little nook that's around the corner from the entrance because it had a little more privacy and a beautiful glass door. Best seats in the house! However, the other tables are spaced out pretty well and there was hand sanitizer on each table which i thought was nice. It was a beautiful day and every once in a while I felt a nice little breeze sneak in from the glass door while I sipped on my art basil cocktail. Which if i might add was refreshing, strong, and tasty! Just when I thought it couldn't get any better..my appetizer shows up! The Al-Raheb was to die for!! All the ingredients mingled together perfectly to form a hummus textured spread that paired great with the pita. Get it if you like eggplant and get it if you don't lol For my entree i got the falafel sandwich and that was equally as delicious. Everything from the food, drinks, waiter, and the ambiance was terrific! They did not disappoint! You're definitely missing out if you don't stop by. read more

Epice - Al-Raheb and art basil cocktail - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Epice means 'Spice' in French and so when I came here I was expecting flavors galore, which is exactly what I got here. Although not knowing what exactly Lebanese cuisine is, I pictured light/not heavy Mediterranean-style food. Although the names of the dishes may be hard to pronounce and unrecognizable the fresh ingredients are all things that I look for in a good meal. If you find yourself in the hip and trendy neighborhood of 12 South this is a great stop to make! My friend and I had reservations for a Thursday night and it was pretty busy for a weekday evening. We were about 15-20 minutes early for our reservation but we were seated right away. The first thing I noticed about this restaurant is that it is very simple and there is not much in the way of decor. However, it has a modern feel and the ambiance is nice. Now on to the food and drink... Cocktail: Hayatee ($10): Bourbon, mulberry, mint, lemon and bitters. I'm not usually a bourbon gal but all the ingredients sounded so good I couldn't pass it up. You can taste the bourbon but it is not overwhelming and the other flavors really balance it out. I would order again. Appetizer: Hummos ($8): Pureed chickpeas and tahini. If you are like me, you'll think why order something at a restaurant that I can get at a grocery store. However, the waiter said "this is the best hummus in the state of Tennessee" so naturally I was intrigued and had to go with this recommendation. The homemade pita chips are crispy, seasoned well and have just a slight sweet hint. It is served with triangles of pita bread as well which also goes great. I would order this again as it definitely was some of the best hummus I've had! Entree: Samak ($26): Spiced fish filet served over grilled vegetables and pilaf. All of the grilled entrees come with a "peasant salad" as well. This salad was light and nice (can't quite understand why some Yelp reviews have raved about it, but it is good). The Samak was a great choice for an entree. I don't usually order fish at restaurants but this was light and wonderful. They offered this dish with either cod or salmon and I got it with the cod and I'm so glad that I did. The cod was flaky and perfectly cooked. I boxed up half of this dish not because I couldn't eat it all but simply because I wanted to savor the flavor for later!! Service was great and our server was very attentive. Overall, a great experience and I would come back. In my opinion, not quite a 5 star experience as I wouldn't necessarily crave anything that I got or be rushing to come back. However, still a great and very solid place and I could see it being consistently popular in Nashville. Well done, Epice! read more

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One of the hidden gems of Nashville. Great ambiance and great with allergies. Never felt so safe surrounded by pistachios in my life! I recommend the chicken skewer and the lamb meatballs read more

Epice - Chicken skewer - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Excellent tasting menu and service. Food pace is a little bit slower than I would like, but it is what it is.

The food is unreal. Highly recommend the cauliflower, the squash, and the French toast One star taken off because a mouse ran across the floor while we were there read more

Epice offers a full range of traditional Lebanese food, prepared with a few modern twists and great deftness. The inside is very hard surfaced, so it can get noisy, but the large patio offers a delightful alternative. We started with hummus, which was served with both plain pitas and some brilliantly seasoned fried pitas. Then we shared two entrees: Sayeda is seasoned fish. The night we were there it was a delicate barramundi. The accompanying rice and grilled zucchini were just okay. The pistachio crusted rack of lamb was superb: perfecly cooked and seasoned, and accompanied by a delicious black been and rice mixture. There is a small list of wines, including some nice choices from Lebanon. Service was friendly. read more

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I was really excited to try this place out, as Mediterranean cuisine is one of my favorites. Even better, they seemed to have a cocktail bar that is on par with their caliber of cuisine, so I was doubly excited. I should have made reservations for the Friday evening I went but was not able to commit to a set time. I ended up walking in around 7:15. My interaction with the host was a little off putting. I don't want to decimate him on a public forum, but he gave off an air of pretentiousness and was a bit abrasive which rubbed me the wrong way. We put our name down and was told it would be a 20 minute wait. I wish we could have sat at the bar sipping cocktails while we waited, but they seat patrons their for dinner. After wandering outside for a little over 30 minutes we decide to walk back in to follow up. We didn't have to say a thing, and the host grabs menus and seats us right away. Makes me wonder if we were ever going to be contacted or if we caught him right at the time he was going to call us? My mood and experience shifted as soon as we interacted with our server Aaron. He was so amiable and a pleasant change from what felt like a stifling first impression. We started off with cocktails, my husband a gin negroni and myself the "Verano" which was a mezcal based cocktail. It was superb. For an appetizer, we went for the basic but classic hummus. In all honesty, it wasn't out of the ordinary, but it was good. I haven't really had bad hummus. For our meals, I ordered the ever popular Samak, which came with a choice of seared ahi tuna or sushi grade salmon. I opted for ahi tuna. It was a great dish. The thin slices of lemon were one of my favorite additions to the dish. My husband ordered the Fassoulya (lamb shank), and as I would expect, it fell off the bone. It was a very hearty dish and was accompanied with stewed white beans. We do not normally do desserts, but the rice pudding with orange blossom honey caught our eye. It was delicious yet light and made for a perfect end to the night. read more

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Absolutely spectacular! Wine list is incredible, food divine, and service top quality. I have lived in Nashville for 8 years, and have always wanted to come. My main reason is that I avoid 12 south at all costs, but was in the area and decided to stop in. The olives and hummus are some of the most authentic I've had in the city. It was lunchtime, and the portions were perfect. I finished the meal with a falafel sandwich I ended up taking home. Honestly, just such a wonderful dining experience. I will be back! read more

This is a small restaurant so better to make a reservation. We shared the hummus for an appetizer and each of us had an entree. This was a good amount of food. I had the salmon which was cooked well. It is a pretty restaurant. The parking lot was also small. read more

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came here for date night. It had a really cool vibe, the food was amazing! would definitely recommend

The service and the food was amazing! Don't leave there without ordering the barramundi. Best fish dish I have ever eaten! We sat on the porch and it was a delightful evening! read more

Epice is an absolute personal favorite. Frequent it whenever I am in Nashville -- try it!!! read more

Epice - Epice salad - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Lamb Lamb Lamb Lamb Lamb! So good and it was a great place to spend Christmas Eve. Great location in 12 South and service was Epice!

I loved our dinner here. We had some delicious Grape Leaves and Cauliflower with a beet sauce to start. Both delicious. I got the Lahmeh and my wife got the Sayadeya, both were really good although I liked mine the best. We also got the Roz be Haleeb for dessert, which was different for me but again we cleaned the plate. Overall, the food was delicious and the servings were a perfect size. Can't wait to go again! read more

I have dined here twice and both experiences have been great. The service was outstanding, it seemed like every employee that walked by checked on us but at the same time it wasn't disruptive. The space is simple and modern. The food is delicious and fresh. They have the best hummus I've ever tasted. I also enjoyed my French 75 cocktail, but it was slightly expensive ($13). Parking on the side of the restaurant is a huge plus because you know, New Nashville. read more

Epice - Tawook - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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If ever in Nashville, Epice offers the best Lebanese food! Also had the Kafta burger not pictured which was yummy. read more

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Appetizers, entrees, dessert... everything we had was wonderful! Lots of flavor and well prepared dishes. We sat at the bar and enjoyed great service to match a great meal. read more

A Lebanese restaurant with 4.5 stars and 300+ reviews on Yelp? Sign me up. If you're not familiar with Lebanese food, I liken it to Mediterranean, with stuffed grape leaves, pita and hummus, kabobs, etc. Epice's decor is crisp white and contemporary, but somehow still feels warm. Service impeccable. Drinks strong. And the food? Each course better than the last. Definitely recommend as a date night destination. read more

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Can't say enough about this place. I'm so glad it's in my new neighborhood. Staff is professional & knowledgeable but the star is the food, all of it but I do love the lamb dishes. read more

YUM - this place is amazing!!! Ventured out to 12 South for a leisurely lunch as I couldn't wait to try this spot. First off, the experience is really great; nice decor and attentive service. Started with the hummus app which was creamy and delicious. Would love to see an appetizer sampler on the menu because I was dying to try them all! I had the peasant salad with salmon for my meal. The salmon was fresh and cooked absolutely perfect. The salad veggies were also very fresh and delicious. My friend had the Epice salad with added falafel and loved it. I tried a bite of the falafel and it was super yummy. I can't wait to got back for dinner and try more! read more

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This was one of the best dinners I've had in Nashville. There is easy free parking right next to the restaurant and the hostess was very flexible in letting me move my reservation time with short notice. The food is delightful! So well spiced and flavorful. The entrees come with a complimentary salad as a starter. The tawook with toum was delicious and the fish was a generous portion. It's pretty busy and loud inside, so keep that in mind if you're looking for an intimate dinner and conversation. read more

Epice - Tawook - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Some unique food in Nashville. Stopped here with my family on the way through Nashville. If you are looking for traditional Nashville food then this isn't your place. However; it is really good if you are looking for something different. My wife and I really enjoyed the food. The patio is a great place to eat and hang out for drinks. The service was exceptional. However I thought it was pretty pricey considering what we ordered, and this place is not very kid friendly. If you are taking a hipster out on a date then I highly recommend this place. I would go again, but only if my wife requested we go back. read more

Epice - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stopped for late lunch. Was given breakfast menus, had to ask for the lunch menu. Past that, it was a great experience. We had the hummus and vegetables to start. I had the shawarma and fiance had the beyrouti tacos. Tons of flavor and everything was delicious. Would definitely recommend. read more

Epice - Shawarma - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I mean, seriously? This place makes you feel like you're in another world, literally. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. My group also split the falafel and grape leaves and wow, it was such a treat. Don't drive by this gem and not stop to experience it because it's truly an experience, not just lunch or dinner. But shouldn't all meals be like that? read more

Epice - the interior of a restaurant with tables and chairs - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The good: Great tasting food! I ordered the the tenderloin skewer BBQ and the taste was great. I also tried their baclawa that was good too! The not so good: the meal is a sampler (good if you are on a diet), four cubes of meat over a little bit of hummus with BBQ veggies. It is ok if they called it an appetizer and advertised the quantity... This is my first visit to Tennessee and when I checked for Lebanese food in the Nashville area this was the only place that showed up (other places advertised are kind of similar but not quiet). My say on that... In Tennessee you expect to eat good meat in good portions read more

Loud music making for loud talking with terrible acoustics. Ginger beer tastes nothing like ginger beer and is expensive. Food decent.

Healthy yet satisfying meal? I'm in. The ambiance was nice and the surroundings are slick. I enjoyed the lentil soup, with bits of chard and a lemon zing. It was presented beautifully, with a lemon slice on top and small pink salt on top of the lemon. Then I had the labneh, which has soft cheese, olives, and tomatoes (see photos). Something on the plate spread and made a couple pieces of pita slightly soggy, but otherwise it was delicious. The cilantro potatoes on the side had a great mix of seasoning and light oil. The fresh greens salad was refreshing and I could eat a whole plate of it if given the opportunity. Park in the street or luck upon one of the side spots. We came right at 12 on a Friday and were seated almost immediately. It took a little while to get drinks and orders, but once we did, the food arrived pretty quickly. Prices are reasonable. I look forward to trying more of the menu soon. read more

Epice - Lentils with lemon and swiss chard - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Wow. I am extremely pleased with Epice and the fact that they have been open 3 weeks while providing an almost flawless first meal for myself and companion. Impressed. (NOTE: It's pronounced like "A Piece") I'm hoping that they provide some signage soon, because if it wasn't for Yelp and Katie's photo of the exterior, we probably would have driven right by. It looks like a part of the spa that is next door. Very modern and clean and inside is extremely minimalistic. Heart! Our waitress came over with some dipping olive oil and spices with a crisp pita cracker. It was awesome! She was quick to give some suggestions and explain the menu to us. We had to start with the hummus and Labneh, a soft cheese spread/dip with cucumber and olives. Both were outstanding. I usually go for hummus but must admit I liked the cheese slightly better. We decided to go big and ordered the Lahmeh entree, which was pistachio encrusted rack of lamb with a lentil side dish and some kind of heavenly crumble on top... WOW. It was epic. I ordered the Mujadara, lentils and rice pilaf with a side of these insanely amazing potato wedges and vegetables. Not to mention the presentation was outstanding. Both entrees came with the peasant salad, and I LOVED it. It was light but flavorful at the same time. That can be extremely tough to do, but they nailed it! I'd say that was theme of the meal, tons of spices and flavors that melded extremely well and created a unique flavor. WOW. I was blown away. Despite having to box up leftovers, we had a sweet craving and ordered the pots de crème. It was light but still delicious and came with a very unique chocolate chip cookie sort of thing. It was heavenly. The service was top-notch, and we were checked on multiple times and were never without a full glass in front of us or with empty plates wasting space. A plus! I can see this spot becoming very popular very quickly and it's well-deserved. Check them out! read more

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One of the best meals I've had in Nashville! Absolutely delicious food - my friend and I got a bunch of appetizers and it was perfect. The hummus was authentic and we loved the peppers with the turmeric glaze as well. The knefah was amazing and one of my favorite desserts I've ever had. The owner was also very personable and the ambience was intimate and cool. Dying to go back! read more

Epice - Falafel and peppers - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Wow.... I'm always down to try new places. A vendor asked me to have lunch with her and I suggested that we go Epice. I've never been and don't think I've had Lebanese food before. The place is very nice, new and clean. Food ranges from $8-15 which is on the higher end for lunch but worth it for the area, ambience, food quality and service. I had the spiced white fish (tilapia) with rice and grilled vegetables. When I saw spiced - I thought spicy but the waitress explained that it was seasoned with cumin and that's "spiced". I was a bit apprehensive because I associate the smell of cumin to BO. Anyway, I decided to stick with my order. The food came out pretty quickly and was great. I would definitely go back even if I had to pay for my own meal! read more

Epice - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We just got Indian takeout lunch here and it was amazing! The sandwiches are so fresh and healthy and delicious. The potatoes make me not want to eat potatoes anywhere else. And the salad dressing is so refreshing. Definitely want to go back for dinner sometime! read more