My wife had been to etc. for lunch and raved about it. Maybe I would have, too, but dinner there was unremarkable. The menu seemed fussy and pretentious, with a paragraph of esoteric ingredients for every dish. The lamb I ordered was OK, but a minuscule portion and the vegetables were cold. The waiter was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, but the service was glacial--we waited over an hour for our entree. read more

Great service. Friendly server. Wonderfully tasty food. Fair prices. Recommended! Great vegetarian dishes

I've eaten all over the world, and I've eaten at many $$$$$ places, but this was one of the best meals I've ever had. Every bite of my halibut with mushrooms was like Fantasia for my taste buds. Cat, the bartender- I ate at bar- was a knowledgeable delight. This is a must in Nashville read more

Etc Restaurant - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Intimate atmosphere with an inventive menu. The pork tenderloin and lamb dish were fabulous with wonderful flavors and beautiful presentation. Good cocktail menu and wine list. Friendly wait staff albeit a tad too familiar for my taste. Will definitely return. read more

Excellent service, taste, ambience and value. I enjoyed my entire experience. My server Selena and a couple of other assistants gave me knowledgeable description of foods and other things that I asked. Food quality was really good and prepared well. I loved the creative mixture of flavors of the goat cheese onthe beet salad. Today's special was halibut, which I was delighted to choose. It was $36 but worth it. Dessert almond and butter cake was not to be missed. Even water tasted smooth and nice. Absolutely it was my pleasant visit at the restaurant. Hope to come back! read more

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Food is great but waiter Herman is stuck up and rude. He explained the menu like he didn't want to be there and walked away giving us no time to ask him about anything. We ended up ordering salads- I had the roasted beet which was really good and my friend had the crab asparagus salad which tasted like it had some truffle mouse in it. Both salads were excellent. Herman however simply put our salads down and walked away so we had to good find a pepper mill ourselves. We had to ask a different server about the dessert menu but I'm glad we did because the white chocolate pudding is awesome. In short the food is wonderful but the service we we experienced was a big thumbs down. Will definitely eat there again, just with a different server. read more

More and more fabulous restaurants I will say here in Nashville this experience was probably one of the top so far this year excellent food excellent service the best dessert and I'm not a dessert person the best dessert I've ever eaten and shared wow!! I ordered the fillet and my friend ordered the special it was excellent! read more

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This is Nashville's hidden gem. Tucked away in a corner of Greenhills, Etc. is exceptional. Each dish is a gastronomic journey as the chef always has a surprise or two hidden in the several sauces. The atmosphere is upscale casual, conversation level noise (so, low), and well appointed. The service is quick and attentive. Best of all, the price point, especially lunch, is a value compared to similarly calibrated restaurants. If you have not been, this is a really pleasant surprise in the middle of Nashville's overwhelmingly mediocre restaurant offerings. read more

We dined at Etc last evening. My son and I ordered the corvina since they were out of the salmon. We wanted to love it more but it was nothing exciting and left us somewhat dissatisfied. The dish was served warm not hot, it was pretty bland and basic. It came with a kale salad which was supposed to be arugula but in any event it was also mediocre. At the table we also ordered the pork dish and the chicken chicken. The pork was tough and overcooked but the enchiladas it was served with were tasty. The chicken chicken was the winner. If I ever went back, I would order that. Overall, I felt it was a lot of money for a not so satisfying meal. Nashville has a lot of restaurants and this was not one of my favorites. The server was very friendly and gave us a lot of tips on where to go in Nashville. read more

What a fantastic experience we had! We're from from NYC, and so call it. yC snobbery, but we have high standards when it comes to fine fare. And etc did not let us down. They were able to seat us even though we didn't have reservations. Nette Mae who was gracious and amazing, waited on us. The food was delicious. Nette Mae made several recommendations and they were all great. The soup of the day was delicious. Our salad entrees were filling and very flavorful. Presentation was fantastic and the service was impeccable. We sat at the bar and did not miss a beat. This is definitely going to be one of our favorite places for sure. read more

This is a very good restaurant. The venue itself is very stylish. There is plenty of room between the tables, and there is a good bar, if sitting boozing at the bar is your choice. The staff are uniformly pleasant, knowledgeable and accommodating. The silverware sparkles, the tables are nicely dressed, the crockery is stylish and the menu is comprehensive. We ordered bread and appetizers, drinks and entrees. The bread ($7 for three slices) was good, but not sensational. The drinks arrived quickly and the rest of the food was excellent. Everything on the plate was of very high quality. It is a restaurant where it is obvious that the staff are focused solely on providing the customer with a superlative dining experience. We will be back. read more

Best meal I've had in a long time and I have eaten at majority of nashville restaurants. The service is on point, the pork belly appetizer was delicious. Had the salmon special and it was phenomenal, I questioned show all the ingredients would come together, but was thoroughly impressed, so much I've been thinking about it the next day. The chef needs a raise, keep him/her around. Only tweak I would make is that the interior lighting at night is WAY to bright, but this may been a fluke. Tone it down a bit and you guys are unmatched. Would recommend to anyone! read more

Not a favorite. Too many spices mixed with too many things into one plate. Schizophrenic for me, as well as the taste buds and the menu. I really wish she would just settle down and leave out the outre extras, they are not needed. REALLY. read more

Food was very good here. Hostess was a little snippy, but we loved our server. They don't have their own parking, only valet and any parking you can find along the street which is usually packed and unavailable. This restaurant is definitely worth a try and I would return. read more

If you've ever had the disappointment of thinking "I could make this at home and it would be better" try this place and let your palate enjoy an adventure and give your kitchen a break. The flavor combinations are thoughtfully complex and always spot on. Service is good-- answer "yes." Would you like to add a cup of soup? Yes. May I interest you in an appetizer? Yes. Would you like to share a salad? Yes. Would you like to add dessert? Yes. From course to course, you will NOT be bored. Chef Deb was also kind enough to hire out her talents to lead a virtual cooking class which was the perfect holiday event for my team. Even the less confident cooks have attempted to recreate the recipes she shared. Etc. is doing a nice job with take out for those of us who aren't totally comfortable dining out, yet. Choose some interesting things from their fresh menu and treat yourself to take out. read more

This is a very well run restaurant with thoughtfully prepared dishes that are interesting and painstakingly crafted. The location is tucked away; if possible, in the middle of the Green Hills madness but the food, drink and service are second to none Bravo! read more

Lunch was amazing! I had the cornmeal fried catfish, and I cleaned my plate. Our server was very nice. Will come here again!

My fiance and I came to Nashville from New York City to celebrate and found Etc on an Eater article. With limited expectations, Etc proceed to be delicious, fresh, and innovative. + the music was on point all night (Leon Bridges, Sam Cooke, Lake Street Dive, etc). We shared the bread and butter, scallop crudo, and NY Strip. The crudo was amazing and the steak was cooked perfectly. Service was friendly and made us feel welcome at a nice dinner without an ounce of stuffiness. Bar program was great, enjoyed the recommendation on bourbon. read more

Etc Restaurant - Really enjoyed the scallop crudo - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Experienced 1950s racism at this restaurant with a customer refusing to sit next to me because I am African Anerican. The woman literally jumped out of her seat and screamed eeek as I was seated. The restaurant had an absolutely inappropriate response of suggesting to reseat me rather than asking the other customer to leave. I left and will not return. This occurred in May 2017. I finally decided to post my experience at this restaurant so socially conscious can decide if they want to patronize this restaurant. To the owner; Per your message, apparently you do not have zero tolerance for discrimination. I suggest that you have a consultant come and train your staff at all of your locations so all existing staff are thoroughly trained, require training at hire and follow up on an annual basis.. When I say train, I mean a day long class on the laws surrounding discrimination and sessions on subconscious bias. read more

Whisked my sis-in-law away for a girls' brunch and etc. did not disappoint! It's always hard to find a brunch place that isn't full of food you could have made better at home and etc. impressed us big time. We had the shakshuka and carrot cake waffles. Oh my goodness. So good. The shakshuka had a nice twist with different than usual veggies but stayed classic with spot-on poached eggs in a great sauce. And let's talk about the carrot cake waffles. I still don't know how they made all three sauces work so incredibly well. We were close to licking the plate as it was that good. Atmosphere was chic and elegant but cozy with lots of natural light. Service was great, not too clingy or weird, just right. We will definitely have to come back soon! read more

I will give Etc the benefit of the doubt and say that everyone was impressed by the initial taste and presentation of the food. However, I cannot recommend this establishment if you have allergies or prefer to have bug-free food. After letting our server know that I was allergic to both dairy and egg, my food came out with an aioli on it. The manager apologized and had it remade with appropriate substitutes. Unfortunately, halfway through my meal, I saw the leg of a live bug moving around in my food. Management chose to comp our food, so I only paid for drinks. However, I ultimately paid to be given ingredients I am allergic to and fed a bug. read more

Here for lunch frequently. I love the steak salad. Great spot with extremely well done plates.

Meh. I really wanted to like this place but the vibe was just off. The service was attentive and the food quality decent I just felt like I was in a past pseudo hipster place that was trying to grow up. Good bar selection and bartender who could make a very good drink. The menu had offering for all but the chef was trying to hard to create a WOW effect I ordered the filet which was good but too many sauces on the plate drowned out the filet taste. I was unable to taste the filet. The area is growing as will this restaurant. It's conveniently located next to the Courtyard which is nice. I just wish my experience has been better. Thank you Ali for reaching out. Your restaurant is in a great location and conveniently located next to the Courtyard hotel. Your restaurant was recommended by my friends in Nashville and had lots of good things to say. I'll will return on my next visit. read more

I am so glad we chose this place for our mothers day lunch/dinner (Dinch? haha). Having forgotten to make a reservation anywhere for Mother's day, and only realizing this on Saturday, I thought we'd be SOL when it came to a good place to take my mom! I called ETC as I read their great review on Yelp, and crossed my fingers they could squeeze us in! They were super friendly on the phone both times I called (called to say we were running a little late and they were super nice!). The menu, which I'm not sure if it was a special menu for mothers day, or just their regular menu, was smaller than your average menu, but I do think it's because of the care and quality put into each dish-- instead of having a huge menu and executing everything half-well, they have a smaller, intimate menu where each dish is carefully thought out, and prepared. I ordered the Beijing Chicken, my father had the fish, and my mom the vegetable plate. It was all excellent. My chicken was super tasty and was also pretty big, which I didn't expect, but was kind of nice bc I took the other half to work the next day and it was still super yummy. My father was raving about his fish, and exclaimed multiple times that we had to return to this place for lunch to try their lunch menu! The only suggestion I'd give to ETC. is that they cool their wine some more! The white wine (we ordered bc my father was having fish), was not quite cold enough, and that's a little annoying! All in all, highly recommend, and I am excited about going back. Thanks! read more

Even though it's in a very new building we walked into what felt like a cozy inviting place. I'd let them know on Open Table reservation that we were celebrating a birthday & asked to be seated in a nice corner. They have a private nook in back that was perfect. I really appreciated their attention to detail. We started with the bread & butter. The 2 butters were full of flavor & the fire grilled bread made for a good beginning. Next we shared the Duck Pastrami Salad. Almost went for the Beers but my wife is a sucker for Brussels Sprouts & we were both thrilled. The individual components were varied & each quite tasty but gathering a single bite containing all was exquisite. On a side note - neither of us are duck lovers but the pastrami was a revelation. The main took a very non-traditional detour (for us) in that we opted for Beijing Chicken & Big Night Pie (a vegetarian dish) setting them between us to share. I'm convinced some voodoo magic was employed to get chicken that crispy & cooked through while remaining light & juicy. The marriage of sauces was fantastic & I could've eaten a plateful of the dim sum. The cheese in your first bite of pie bursts forth in your mouth evoking the very best memories of every time you've eaten cheese. As an Aussie I appreciate savory pies more than most & will gladly eat this again. I can't forget to tell you that YOU MUST get the Vegetable Potato Salad for a side. If you've never had warm crispy potatoes in a salad you'll thank me. If you've had this, or it's very near kin at Etch, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. read more

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Since it was right as this restaurant opened in the morning, we asked to sit outside on the patio which was very pleasant. The brunch service was impeccable - both my daughter and I had the crab Benedict and my young grandson shared a bite of his carrot cake waffle. My hubby had the perfectly cooked Bistro steak and eggs. We will definitely go back - loved all the food!! read more

My mother and I dined for Sunday brunch. She had the shrimp and risotto and I the turkey sandwich with salad. I also enjoyed a mimosa and she a cup of coffee. The turkey sandwich was one of the best I've ever had. The shrimp and risotto was good, but a little over dressed. Service was top notch. We will definitely return. read more

Food here is very good and fresh. Easier to eat in the place than to carry out for sure. Bar slow but good drinks and bourbon selections.

GREAT food and amazing service by Ramesh!! Also loved the ambiance and how well you catered to my vegan guest. Will definitely be back!

I went here for brunch on a whim one Sunday with a friend. She informed me this was the baby sister of Etch and I was sold. We arrived, utilized the complimentary valet and were seated right away. We started with croissants (which were to die for) and mimosas (which were $10 but tasty and on brand for the establishment). I ordered the pork belly biscuit which was great and a unique dish you wont find anywhere else. My friend ordered the crispy chicken biscuit and it was also good but very buffalo sauce flavor heavy, which I did not enjoy. If you are looking for a truly elegant and upscale brunch experience, Etc will fit your needs perfectly. I will probably return one day in the future for brunch again or maybe even another meal. read more

Wow! What a spectacularly delicious meal. I am so excited to return! Upon entering the restaurant, we noticed how small the space was (though by no means crowded), which gave it an intimate feel. We were seated in a lovely corner by a window and the waitress who took our orders was so pleasant and kind. We started with the sourdough and two kinds of butter, which were unique and flavorful- one was chili flavored and just the right amount of spicy, and the other was sweet and infused with berries. Next, my boyfriend had the smoked salmon appetizer, which he loved. For our main courses, I had the carrot ginger tofu and eggplant- quite honestly my favorite entree I've had in months. It's hard to find vegetarian entrees at many of Nashville's nicest establishments, and I was so relieved to find something I could eat! The tofu was crisp, the grilled eggplant was so soft and juicy, the greens and herbs were bright and fresh, and the hummus was nutty and rich. Truly a perfect plate. My boyfriend got the chicken entree and very much enjoyed it as well. We ended up turning down dessert (regrettably) but are using it as an excuse to head back to Etc. in a few weeks!! Despite our reservation being for 8:45, which is right before the restaurant closes its doors, we didn't feel rushed at all to finish our meal hastily. The staff was wonderful and the food was scrumptious. We cannot wait to go back! 5 stars easily! read more

This has now become one of my absolute favorite lunch spots in Nashville. The location is beautiful and it provides a nice escape from the busy vibe of midtown and other popular Nashville areas. The staff is very accommodating and polite. Our server specifically was extremely attentive and pleasant. When he learned one of us had an apple allergy, he immediately checked with the head chef to make sure no sauces contained apple. I ordered the seared bistro steak and capellini as my entree and it was phenomenal. I'll definitely be back. read more

Limited but unique and delicious menu. The chicken sandwich and the patty melt were both mouth-wateringly wonderful, and the homemade chips were a nice side. The ambience is slightly upscale yet unassuming and the prices reasonable for the quality of the food. Worth saving room for dessert! read more

Etc Restaurant - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We visited Nashville for Easter weekend and went to etc for brunch. Honestly some of the best food we had while in town! We had the rye cocktail which was very tasty! We shared the salmon toast and the pork biscuit. Everything was so flavorful and the service was excellent. Our server (Ashley) was so helpful and pleasant. Highly recommend you stop by. Also the decor was so trendy and on point! read more

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Dinned per recommendation from a Nashville friend. Food was delicious and the ambience was chic and cosmopolitan. Like most people in Nashville, service was friendly and fun. We even had a delightful chat with the chef. She was a riot. read more

It doesn't get better than this folks! Culinary excellence by Chef Deb Paquette at her Green Hills location.

I was excited to hear that Deb Paquette from Etch fame had opened a restaurant in my 'hood (and thank you for whatever happened that made it end up over here rather than in Sylvan Park) so I finally picked a night and made a reservation. I was not disappointed! Etc. is like Etch's slightly less posh sister - it has a more neighborhood, friendly feel while still keeping a modern and swank atmosphere and high quality food. The dining area and bar were both packed when we got there for our reservation, but we were seated almost immediately so it worked out fine. We were seated right by the door, but the cool thing is that there's a wall there that blocks you from people walking in and out of the door, so you don't get a draft or people bumping you with their butts. So our waiter, Ernesto (I think?), got us our bottle of wine and told us about the menu. He was most helpful and even ended up guiding us to get the soup of the day which was maybe the best idea ever. We started with the scallop crudo with watercress tempura and watermelon radish. I mean, this was an awesome appetizer. The scallop was cooked sous vide and was kind of like raw but cooked at the same time as far as texture. It was sublime. And watercress tempura was crunchy and unique and damn, this appetizer is awesome and you must have it. Next we had to get the soup of the day. It was a bisque made with coconut milk instead of cream and it had cumin and other spices and also a samosa in it and tomatillo sauce on top of it. I don't remember the name, but Ernesto suggested it and said the sous chef is Peruvian (? maybe) and concocted this. So we shared this soup and he even brought it in two separate bowls. GET THIS IF THEY HAVE IT. Just trust me. I am putting it on the level of the two other best soups I have ever had in my life...(turtle soup at Restaurant August and the garlic soup at Bayona, both in NOLA)...and it deserves the praise. We both ate every last spoonful. God it was awesome. It gets 5 stars alone. We also shared the roasted beet salad with goat cheese and bacon. I am just now finding out that I DO like beets (just not those nasty pickled beets that were around when I was a kid) so I like to try them when available. Add some bacon in there and some cheese...it was an awesome salad. Basically at this point we should have been done with ordering because that's a hell of a lot of food to eat at one sitting but noooooooo! We went ahead and got entrees because OINK OINK. I got the fowl trio and the BF got seared tuna. So the fowl trio: cinnamon sesame duck breast, chicken confit with a chili sauce, and the date fois gras brûlée with grasshopper crumble along with masa grits. Each one was delicious in its own way and it is hard to pick a favorite one. And, honestly, I had to try some grasshopper crumble. The boyfriend's seared tuna was also awesome, perfectly seared. At this point we were FULLY STUFFED and couldn't even think about dessert although I am sure the waiter was amused at us even considering it. But maybe next time I will try one of those too! Man, Green Hills needs more locally owned restaurants to visit instead of more of the same old chain restaurants. And Etc. is an awesome addition to the neighborhood. I look forward to going back again and again. read more

Etc. So where do I begin? First of all Etc. is everything you'd expect from a Deb Paquette restaurant, there is nothing boring about the cuisine. Those of y'all that know the Nashville restaurant scene know Deb from Etch and Zola, the latter of which needs to be re-opened. I had the pleasure of dining there last night for the first time so this is what I found. My first course was grilled aji octopus with smoked lima been puree, roja sauce, herb salad and caper kale verde. The flavors simply popped and I liked it all (despite being resistant to kale, which I think is a garnish.) Plate presentation was great and I could eat this every day for lunch. My father had the scallop crudo with roasted pepper poblano pepper orange oil, it was served with orange pieces, black lava salt, watermelon radish, red curry mustard seeds AND the big winner of the dish - tempura style watercress. Simply elegant and it had real WOW factor. Am I excited? Yes! For the main both my father and I did the lamb entree - mid rare of course. (Why would somebody order overcooked lamb?) It was served with crispy coconut potato (a huge plus,) portobello with a ginger confit, sprouts and mung beans which I really liked, and there were dollops of parsnip cumin curry sauce, tomato masala and mustard sauce. Very flavorful! But why would one go to Etc. and not order a dessert? I couldn't resist the pear crumble tart with pecan streusel (wow factor,) honey vanilla ice cream, pear puree and black currant sauce. This was simply orgasmic, were I to propose to a woman, I would do it while she was eating this dessert. So to summarize Etc. is a place to put on your bucket list. From an ambiance standpoint it was very tastefully decorated and our waiter Herman was very kind and attentive. He also knew his product which we appreciated. We took a couple of his suggestions. So why did I give it four stars instead of five? First of all we were seated directly next to the kitchen door, I always view that as a slight. Why sit us there when we are going to spend a hundred a head? Secondly, we got a blast of cold air every time the door opened, there has to be a solution for that. Thirdly, the men's bathroom was not kept up, there were paper towels on the floor. Finally, my lamb was cooked perfectly to temp but it was room temperature. My impression was that it was prepared well, but not for me. Hot food hot, cold food cold y'all. Etc. has fabulous potential - great creativity and it's a fun place to dine. I definitely recommend that people try this place, you'll be glad that you did! read more

Nashville, I can't keep up with you. Who knew that a Pleasantville-like community popped up behind The Mall at Green Hills. Businesses. Condos. A HOTEL? And Deb Paquette's new venture, etc. Immediately, I think that the universe did her a solid by complicating matters in Sylvan Park and forcing a relocation to Green Hills. This restaurant works so much better in this neighborhood. The area locals will be able to keep it packed (as it was on a Thursday night) and the vibe/POV of the place goes far better in Green Hills than I would imagine it would in Sylvan Park. #thingsworkout etc. is my first Paquette restaurant. I missed the Zola train and I have yet to eat at Etch (many many long stories). Due to the end of the month bringing a hole to our Yelp Nashville team, I thought a celebratory/good-bye dinner at a new Paquette restaurant was just what we needed. I was right. First off, make reservations. As you might imagine, the interest in eating here is high. Valet parking is the name of the game but there was some limited street parking available at night. I can't imagine, though, that it's easy to come by. Valet is complimentary with an expected tip for the porter. We were led to a private booth in the back. I quite liked it. It's a two top (I supposed you could squeeze four if all parties were *really* skinny) just off the bar that offered a nice bit of privacy. Just as we were getting settled, Wayne, our waiter, came by to welcome us and introduce us. He was a fantastic server. Not only did he know the menu well, he was a fun conversationalist and added to our dining experience. I would ask for him. Study the menu beforehand but have backups. etc. has already had some stock issues (as a wine I was contemplating was unavailable and the pastrami for the duck breast appetizer was nowhere to be found). Foregoing cocktails (the gin looked surprisingly good), we opted for a bottle of wine. The Melee Grenache was a nice choice (served at a chilly 51 degrees, as it warmed so did my appreciation of it) but overpriced. It was a special occasion and I was expecting a markup but know that a bottle of it will cost you twice what you could get it for at a local wine shop (damn you, beer, for having so many carbs!). Since we were without the duck breast app, we opted for the scallop crudo. It's a visually stunning plate. Six scallops come atop roasted poblano pepper orange oil and accompanied by black lava salt. For each bite, I'd recommend pairing the protein with the mustard seeds and orange segments. Despite trying to avoid carbs, I couldn't resist the temptation of the watercress tempura (the health cancels out the fried aspect, right?). I'd thought about ordering the tuna but I avoid asparagus like the plague (horrible, horrible vegetable). Instead I went for the lamb. Again, what a pretty plate. My meal came with a healthy portion of medium-to medium-rare (a little bloody for my tastes but I ate it all; perhaps ask for medium-well to get medium?). The meat was above a drizzle of ginger masala and served with pea mint chutney. I tried to avoid the crispy coconut potatoes... but, c'mon. They were made even more decadent/addictive with the smoked date yogurt (which had a thicker consistency than you might think). The okra was an afterthought but props to a grilled, crisp version of the vegetable which is way too often slimy and gross. I fought the temptation to get dessert even though the chocolate panna cotta and grilled pineapple sorbet fought for my love. etc. provided us a lovely evening with good food in a pretty setting. When going out to eat, that's, pretty much, all you need. I'll be curious to see how the menu develops in the future but for an initial effort, it's quite good. Welcome to Nashville. read more

10 stars if that was an option. Tastes so wonderful service just as good. Love the location and the feel it brings. Nice wine menu too read more

Etc Restaurant - Exceptional! Unique tastes - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee