Met a friend here for lunch on her recommendation, it was wonderful. In green hills, but tucked away on a nice quiet street. Parking was easy to find on the street. Great selection of food, I ordered the turkey sandwich with Brie and it came with a side of homemade chips. The bread was wonderful - toasted lightly with butter, Turkey was great quality, and melted brie was wonderful, also had chipotle rhubarb jam. My friend ordered the Smoked Salmon toast and said she loves it so much she gets it every time she comes. They have seating available both inside and outside. I will be coming back again. read more

Etc Restaurant - Lunch Menu - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I stopped by here the other night due to me having to stay in Nashville for work. It was kitty corner to my hotel so I just decided to stop by to see if they had room and they did at the bar! Service: this was probably some of the best service I have received in quite awhile! Not only was the bartender extremely helpful figuring out what I should eat, but he also made sure I was taken care of the entire time. Not only that, but any server who passed by would make small talk with me which was honestly so nice for eating by myself. Food: Lamb Barbados: (5/5)- I got this as a recommendation from the bartender and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked to absolute perfection along with feeling light since it was sat atop of some lettuce. Chickpea Salad: (3/5) - after the Lamb barbacoas i decided I wasn't too hungry for an entree and decided on a salad. I'm not sure what it was, but I didn't like this too much. Strawberry cheesecake: (10000/5) all I can say is oh my god. I got this as another recommendation from the bartender however I got it to go since I had to work the next day and I'm so glad I did. This was by far some of the best cheesecake I've ever had. read more

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I visited Etc. for brunch as my son and I left town following a quick weekend in Nashville. It's down the road from our favorite Courtyard by Marriott in Green Hills, so very convenient. They held our table by credit card upon making the reservation. At 11 am, the place was 2/3 full. Luxe, contemporary decor was welcoming and clean. The host and server were both well mannered, graceful, and friendly. We started with the bread and butter, charred toast with sweet and savory butter options (one was olive butter, the other I believe was rhubarb). The stuffed French toast was interesting, though I regretted having so much bread in one meal! I was so excited by the brunch menu and cocktail options, but didn't imbibe as we were driving long distance immediately after. I definitely recommend, will return! Maybe in fall, so I can dine Al fresco on the patio. The place feels expensive but not uptight. Great spot. read more

Etc Restaurant - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Amazing place! Food Is very good! Delicate! Deep! Thoughtful Delicious! And very creative. The staff is tops! Amazing service, rapport and I found them to be highly knowledgable! I recommend it. I specially thanks Nattie! Who was a kind rock start! read more

Etc Restaurant - Bar - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I dined at Etc on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at around 8 pm. The hostess was able to seat my party earlier than our scheduled reservation, which was a pleasant surprise. In the evening, the dining area was dark and appeared smaller than the pictures despite being lit by scattered recessed lights. With the simplistic, clean interior design, the half-filled small dining area still made me feel somewhat crammed. With that said, this restaurant still followed COVID precautions by enforcing limited capacity. Appetizers: The lamb barbacoa had an interesting flavor combination with the pickled raisins and the smoked cocoa nibs. The lamb itself was cooked well. I was afraid the lamb's gamey-ness would be too strong for an appetizer, but it was actually light. The braised pork belly was quite the opposite of the lamb barbacoa as it tasted pretty heavy for an appetizer. I thought the pairing of the pork belly with the masala grits was rich. The mango green relish didn't help cut the richness as much. The pork belly was seasoned and braised well, but the masala grits was disappointing as it tasted gritty like there were sand grains in it. Entrees: I thought the filet bruschetta would be an elegant dish with the confit mushroom duxelle, but I felt like the dish was busy like there were maybe two or three too many elements going on in that dish. I thought sticking undercooked broccolis and small romaine leaf cheapened the dish since I think it was a very lazy attempt in adding a form of veggie or freshness to the dish. The asparagus alone would've been just enough, but that's my personal preference. While I thought the white bean horseradish aioli, pepper gravy, and red bell drizzle tasted well individually with the filet on it, putting all three sauces together was a cacophony of flavors. I rather have one stunning sauce than three that didn't go well together. The filet itself was cooked perfectly. Less would have been more in this dish. The grilled pork loin dish had more interesting elements compared to the filet bruschetta. I thought the pork loin was cooked well, but it was too salty. The mahi mahi special was good and I really liked the falafel. Dessert: The buttermilk panna cotta was harmonious. I especially liked the pear compote and the pumpkin cake, but I didn't think the pumpkin seeds needed to be there as the texture would have clashed with the smoothness of the panna cotta. Service was friendly, but less attentive than I would expected. Food came out at the same time, but there was a considerable wait between each course. For a new American restaurant to be called "et cetera," I understand why some dishes may have a lot of things going on the plate. But I think a lot of the dishes were overly complicated and needed some refinement. Based on the "confusing" food and slow service, I would rather go to Etch than Etc. read more

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So good we had to eat there TWICE during our visit to Nashville!!! We absolutely loved the creative dishes! The first day we had a few of their curated cocktails. One was a refreshing gin cucumber drink that was wonderful! For lunch we had the patty melt and cauliflower bowl. Both sound boring to say, the the chef elevated both of these dishes and we were blown away! We went back for brunch, and it was just as good, with lots of creative options to choose from. We had the strawberry French toast and shrimp risotto with poached eggs. It was a culinary explosion! read more

Etc Restaurant - Cucumber gin cocktail, bread plate with savory butters - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

5 stars for everything. The ambiance has a very cool vibe...upscale but not "snooty". I assume they have a fabulous happy hour based on the number of people at the bar but I arrived a little later. The service was impeccable - allowed me to review menu, ask questions and offer "things to consider" when making selection. Kaitlin (spelling and she is okay with that;-)) Super friendly and knowledgeable and efficient. I ordered the filet - too easy - but they way it was prepared coupled with the sides such a great choice. This place was a great find for a person who travels ALOT and appreciates the little things... Thank you and see you soon read more

My taste buds are still rejoicing at the dinner we had last night. My husband and I enjoyed an incredible meal while surrounded by a passionate restaurant team who enhanced our experience by sharing their knowledge of food and drink in the restaurant and beyond. Being able to have creative and flavorful food in a cozy, unhurried environment is such a treat. I had the catfish which borrowed on flavors from Trinidadian cuisine and my husband had a beautifully selected swordfish special. Our perfectly crafted cocktails were accompanied by a lesson in mixology from the bar manager. Starting with the beet salad and ending with almond cake rounded out an exquisite meal. We can't wait to go back. read more

Just an update for us... our recent lunch at etc. was just so well crafted and so delicious. It's said that Chef Deb taught Nashville how to eat their vegetables..but really, it's their fish...and their meat...and everything else. If you haven't tried etc. we encourage to drop in...it's a unique and wonderful spot with terrific service. Every time we come in this place never disappoints. Highly recommended. read more

Highly Recommend- Fantastic service and true culinary delight. We wanted a more farm to table experience and couldn't have been happier with etc. The ambiance is classically upscale yet casual with a high end service team. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were highly knowledgeable about the menu and the wine/cocktail list. Only suggestion is to make a reservation as the inside dining area is small. read more

I visited Etc for dinner last night with a couple of friends and, while we really enjoyed some of the dishes we tried, the meal didn't really stand out from the crowd of Nashville restaurants for me. The three of us shared three starters, one salad, one entree, and a dessert, so we tried quite a bit off of the menu. We started with the carrot tartare (with celery lemon cashew aioli, pickled fennel, red onion, peppercress, and rice crackers), which was a surprise of a dish - definitely a standout from our dinner. The celery lemon cashew aioli was definitely the star of the dish - the carrot didn't do as much for the dish as I was expecting - but the dish was great overall. We also really enjoyed the lamb meatballs (with Greek tomato sauce, feta crema, tempura zucchini, and dill oil) - it was a delicious little dish! The mu shu duck tart (with Chinese eggplant, black bean honey butter, Szechuan sweet potato puree, and miso scallion sauce) sounded better than it tasted. The main sauce on the dish was really sweet and tasted pretty similar to jarred hoisin sauce you can buy at the grocery store. The other two sauces might have broken up the sweetness of the main sauce but we didn't really get the flavor of them because the tart was served in a bowl with the sauces smeared around the rim of each side of the bowl - making them difficult to get in each bite and really taste. I wasn't impressed by this dish. The roasted beet salad (with honey sambal goat cheese, greens, apple smoked bacon, golden raisins, pecans, cherry ginger puree, walnut oil, and a butternut lime leaf sauce) was okay. The beets were well cooked and the presentation was pretty. But with three sauces (AGAIN), the dish was overly complicated - and I thought the sauces fought with each other a bit. (The butternut lime leaf sauce led to a debate among the three of us; I was the only one that liked it.) (I don't really get why the salad was served with two different purees on the side. Is that a thing, dragging greens through purees? Didn't love it.) After our waiter recommended it, we tried the venison (with Moroccan coffee spice, sweet potato raisin olive phyllo purse, blood orange butter, ginger chickpea puree, chili basil sauce, cherry almond pesto, okra, and mint). The meat was WONDERFUL. Maybe the best bite of food we had all night. But - again - I thought the dish was overly complicated. This one had FOUR sauces/purees, which is just unnecessary, right? We liked two of them a lot and thought the rest didn't stand out at all. The dish also had some unnecessary garnishes - a whole sprig of mint, some random lettuce that hid half of the phyllo purse. I don't think there was any okra on the dish even though it was listed on the menu? We also shared the buttermilk panna cotta (with key lime curd, tangerine sauce, candied orange peels, graham crumble, and whipped creme fraiche) for dessert, and I thought it was excellent. A good balance of tart and sweet with some good textures. But I love a panna cotta. Overall, we thought that the dishes at Etc. were unnecessarily complicated. It annoyed us actually, because we'd be liking a dish quite a bit and then realize that there were three or more things on the dish that didn't make sense to us or that fought with other things on the dish. Why does every dish on this menu have three or four sauces and purees? Even salad?! We also found the menu frustrating. The menu basically lists ingredients, but it doesn't really describe how the dish is composed. We definitely relied on our waiter quite a bit more than I normally would because of this. Our waiter was lovely and one of the best things about our meal at Etc. The only service related problem I had is that we made clear that we were going to share all the dishes we ordered. And yet they brought all three starters and the salad AT THE SAME TIME. When sharing plates, I really prefer the plates to be a bit more staggered, because we definitely had to think about which plates were hot so that we could eat those first since four dishes were brought at once. The restaurant's interior is attractive. A little dark, modern, and classic. It's definitely not a huge restaurant. I don't love the location of the restaurant? It's on a street sort of behind Green Hills Mall. I don't love to valet if I don't have to (mostly because I have rarely have cash to tip the valet). I was able to park down the street and walk, and I walked past mostly closed businesses and a hotel. Just a weird spot. We had a reservation for 6:30pm on a Saturday night. We made it about a week out. I'm not sure if you have to have a reservation - even though the restaurant is small - because it wasn't full the whole time we were there. Etc. wasn't a bad meal. There were several bites of food that I thought were almost great. But the chef really loves their sauces and purees, and I didn't think they always made sense. Not a bad restaurant, but it didn't stand out for me and I won't rush back. read more

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We experienced quite beautiful and delicious dishes with an inventive twist!!!!The decor and ambiance are nice,hip and comfortable. Compliments to the Chef read more

We visited ETC our first time, it will not be our only time, when we were visiting in Nashville this weekend. The menu is very unique with surprising food combinations. We enjoyed all our food and our dessert with burned orange ice cream. Our waiter was very professional and very knowledgeable and helpful with our selections. A totally enjoyable evening. read more

Etc. exemplifies Nashville casual with a New York vibe, the new Nashville, a restaurant in the city but tucked away from the hustle where you can easily drop over $100 while enjoying some of the finest food and atmosphere Music City has to offer. For starters, we tried the Vietnamese short ribs, delicately tender with stellar lemongrass noodles in a delectable sauce. The broccoli cilantro bisque flirted dangerously with unnecessary sweetness before reeling me back in with irresistible perfection. The pork chop came highly recommended and indeed was fabulously prepared! But the Beijing chicken stole the show, an amalgamation of contrasting flavors so sublime, I can't stop thinking about it! The deeply crispy batter flakes open to reveal a perfectly juicy chicken topped with a spectacular hoisin sauce! For dessert, the raspberry lemonade sorbet was the most powerfully flavorful I've ever tasted, an impeccable finish to a wonderful meal. We were a bit miffed at the 50-minutes gap between the conclusion of the appetizers and the arrival of the main course. But at a restaurant with near perfect ratings, I guess you can get away with making your guests wait an unwarranted amount of time for their food. actually, I'm going to reconsider my forgiveness. Even at the finest restaurants around the world, I've never had nearly an hour gap between courses. Unless they were transporting my Beijing chicken from Beijing, that was inexcusable. Now to get picky on why I didn't give Etc. a 5. The sourdough wasn't as glorious as advertised, nor was it nearly sour enough, but it was tasty. The intriguing accompaniments of roasted poblano and chocolate espresso butters gave it a necessary upgrade. I once had a spaetzle at an Austrian restaurant in Manhattan that still lives in my memories. The bed of spaetzle beneath the pork chop at Etc. was a tad lemony, but was still excellent. The exterior of the dim sum was a little leathery, but the interior was splendid. read more

Food is outstanding. One of the best chef driven restaurants in Nashville. Always an enjoyable experience.

Went to Etc. for the first time tonight. Wonderful small setting and amazing service. The food was amazing. Everyone had something different and we were all blown away! Definitely will be back! read more

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Located in a nice area. Was able to walk to the restaurant from hotel. Will definitely go back.

Etc is a tucked away gem in Green Hills. I ate at Etc last week for lunch with girlfriends and then last night for dinner. For lunch I ordered the market fish and it was salmon. On my goodness, this fish was melt in your mouth deliciousness! It was perfectly cooked and had some fabulous sauces and a sat atop a sweet potato polenta type of goodness. For dinner, I had the venison medallions. I grew up in a family of hunters and I have never had venison cooked this way. It was delicious and savory and not gamey at all. If you are in Green Hills, I would suggest trying out Etc. The food is so good and the menu changes seasonally. Ps. There is parking along the street and there is a complimentary valet out front that makes everything so easy. read more

Etc Restaurant - Cauliflower dish - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I can't stop thinking about my meal at Etc Restaurant last night. I was out for an early dinner with my sister who was in from out of town. We ordered the crispy oyster mushroom naan for appetizer and split the etch salad. Delicious! We both ordered the grilled pork ribeye and got the olive oil almond cake to go. Everything was so good! What I really liked was the creativity and uniqueness of the dishes. I'm tired of going to places with a different version of the same thing. I can honestly say that the meal we had last night was unlike anything I've ever had before. Excellent! read more

I came here for a Sunday brunch with a friend. we had reservations, which I would suggest. We started with cocktails: the snapdragon was delicious. I had the cauliflower grain bowl- the cashew hummus was so flavorful, would definitely recommend. We finished with the meal with panna cotta for dessert- yumm! Great service and ambience. Will definitely be back! read more

Etc Restaurant - Snap dragon cocktail - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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First time , it was a very intimate setting I love it. Staff was more than friendly ! Cocktails were great too. I will definitely go back here when I'm back in Nashville. Also I felt like it's a great date nite spot. read more

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It's in my opinion the only 5 star restaurant in Nashville Tennessee I proposed to my wife here reserved table we were late getting there and they had closed the lunch time menu and they were getting ready for the evening opening but they let us come in and we were served lunch by awesome staff only customers in the restaurant and they helped me out with the food and drinks and watched me propose to my wife Jacqueline. Have been back several times since then in 2020 read more

We had such a memorable dinner at Etc on Saturday night! I went with a group of six girlfriends, and we could not have picked a better spot. All of our meals (starters, entrees, and desserts) were incredible. Service was excellent. Deb Paquette (chef and owner) even came out to say hello to us (and of course we had to take a photo with her). We were able to try numerous dishes and were thrilled with each and every one, including: *Carrot Tartare (starter)- you are probably thinking "how good can that be?" Let me tell you: amazing. We couldn't stop eating it. *Smoked Salmon Causa (starter)- this was an unusual combination of ingredients and textures (mashed potatoes, pea pesto, greens, carrot sauce, smoked salmon). Delicious! Like super fancy comfort food. *Porcini Cauliflower (main)- roasted cauliflower with rice risotto, beet puree, and a turnip miso sauce *Golden Tilefish (main- special of the day)- outstanding piece of white, mild fish served on a polenta cake *Chocolate Mocha Tart- rich, decadent, very satisfying after an excellent meal *Buttermilk Panna Cotta- with key lime and tangerine sauce- refreshing and rich at the same time *Apple and Oat Crumble- probably our favorite dessert- spice cake with roasted apples The menus at Etc are seasonal so they change throughout the year. I am eager to go back and see what they have next time. I also should mention that a friend of mine ordered the Apple & Kale salad and asked that they add grilled chicken to it. They happily fulfilled this request and she said it tasted great. read more

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We took friends there for dinner. Our server was excellent. Good stiff liquor drinks and a nice wine selection. I suppose the primary disappointment was the limited menu. The only appetizer that appealed to any of us was the $8 bread basket. It was good. None of the salads offered were appealing to the group. I understand the menu changes often, but I had read rave reviews about the salmon, and it's unfortunate it wasn't available. No one really cared for lamb, fried catfish, or a chicken leg, so most of the group settled for the filet of beef. It was beautifully presented, tasted great, but a small portion. Still hungry, for dessert we shared a chocolate malt cake and warmed brown butter cake. The chocolate cake was definitely the winner. The butter cake could have been, had it been warm. Beautiful restaurant, busy, so it obviously appeals to a significant segment of the population, but $400 later, not us. read more

Exceeded expectations!! Creative menu options, great wine, and awesome dessert. Service was on point. Definitely would come back. Lamb meatballs are a must. filet was very creative and I enjoyed it. read more

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Wow. Delicious food. We had the cured salmon and eggplant as starters with the filet and corvina special for mains. It was a delicious meal from start to finish. Jamie, our server, did a wonderful job steering us in the right direction. This place is wonderful and the wait staff is even better! read more

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Right around the corner from my hotel is a gem called Etc. a group of us went there on Saturday night. We didn't have reservations but were able to sit at the bar. You get full service at the bar! We started off with bread & butter - sounds plain, but it was very good. The butter part was pumpkin pie & bacon butter (two different butters to try that is). Oh my - so good! From there I had the steak (pictured). It was so very good. Tender and juicy. Served with pea truffle, potato skins, grilled zucchini. It was well made, well presented, and tasted so great! Jameson helped us and was extremely helpful. He said to call him "Stella". We liked Jameson (Stella). He knows all about the menu - very informative. My first meal in Nashville on this trip and it was perfect! read more

Etc Restaurant - Strip-pea truffle - yum - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wonderful restaurant specializing in fusion plates! The flavors on every dish we had were phenomenal! The waitress was well versed in the plate offerings and able to guide us in our selections! The Panna Cotta was so good we ordered a second! Great find! read more

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We've been coming to Etc in Green Hills since it opened a few years ago and absolutely love the food and service here. This is a Deb Paquette restaurant (same chef as the downtown favorite Etch) and has similar fare. For appetizers, I recommend the bread and the cauliflower, which comes with an assortment of sauces for dipping. Entrees include salads, sandwiches, and fish. For lunch I like the fried catfish (pictured), fish, or the beet grilled cheese. Dessert is also not to be missed. During covid-19, the restaurant offers curbside pickup. Patio dining is a great option and the restaurant is taking all precautions. Lunch usually isn't crowded here, but you will likely need a reservation for dinner or Sunday brunch. The service is exceptional and some of the best in Nashville. Etc also has great cocktails. read more

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Fantastic lunch spot. Great portions and everything was clearly fresh. Would highly recommend for an all around wonderful experience.

The food is great and reasonable. There is a nice outdoor patio. During the week, you can usually get a table at lunch without a reservation. Etc is one of my favorite restaurants in Nashville. read more

We came here for brunch and had a reservation. They called in advance to advise us of their Covid procedures. The quesadilla was the favorite of everything that was ordered by the group. read more

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Love etc! Daily butters are a must. Love the menu - local and seasonal, with creative and "standard" options. Great wine too!

I'm left confused by this place. Logistics were fine. Made an Open Table reservation. Valet parking is available but there were plenty of open two hour street spots available on a Sunday morning. Was warmly greeted and shown to the table even though I was the first of six to arrive. Many Nashville restaurants won't seat you until your entire party is there. As with every brunch, I'm torn between sweet and savory. I usually opt for savory but that day I ordered the carrot cake waffle. I read online that it was a new addition and I like carrot cake; so, I was intrigued to try their concoction. The menu says it comes with the following: fresh berries, toasted pecans, smoked apple puree, and bourbon maple butter. I didn't pay enough attention to the description to notice they left off the toasted pecans. I was more destracted by what was put on the plate. Initially, the plate looks pretty with the way the waffles are stacked and the berries cascading from the top. But if you look beyond its Instagram-able-ness, you'll see that they did that spoon-a-sauce-and-drag-it-across-the-plate move with the smoked apple puree. The puree looked like baby food, moreso because it looked like an adult spooned it on a plate and a baby whipped its spoon across the plate letting it drag the sauce off it. They also did the oh-so-trite dotting of sauce/puree with what was something not on the description. (I freely admit that I would be less harsh about the plating if the taste was good. But it wasn't.) With different components, I tasted each first. The waffle barely had any flavor, spice or carrot. It tasted like a spice cake made for someone who doesn't like spice - just enough spice to qualify it. The puree had less of an apple or smoke flavor but more of a spice I associate with chilli. It gave me whiplash since my head was in gear for carrot cake. The trite dots were a highly concentrated carrot puree. This is what was missing from the waffle. I imagine someone forgot to add it to the batter and they just thought to dot it on the plate instead. The berries were an odd addition but didn't stand out as the worst thing on the plate considering the aforementioned components. Considering all of this, I highly doubt the missing pecans would have fixed this dish. Service and ambiance are good. Herman was a good server. He was courteous and always said, "pardon my reach" when topping off water glasses for those seated in the middle of our six top. He also picked up that we we're separately paying and split our checks without having to ask. But despite the good service, I was shocked to see that a 20% gratuity had already been added to our checks. I'm used to 18% so we could opt to add more if service was exceptional. I guess you should keep that in mind if dining here. I'm not sure what's the threshold - 6+ people or more than two separate checks? I doubt I'll be back to find out. read more

Etc Restaurant - Carrot Cake Waffle - fresh berries | toasted pecans [missing component report submitted] | smoked apple puree | bourbon maple butter - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This was simply incredible. Service was perfect. The steak was cooked to perfection. Fish was flakey and mild, which is what it should be. The sauces on each plate went perfectly with each item. I can't say enough. We will be back time and time again. read more

Etc Restaurant - Grilled Filet in the front and the Corvina in the back! Both incredible. - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The menu selections are trying to be too cool for school. Far too many ingredients. The food needs to be simplified so that the essence of what you're eating can truly be tasted. Too many flavors competing in each dish. Simplify, so that the essence of the food isn't lost by trying to be too complex. read more

We came here for Easter brunch and it was absolutely amazing! 2 of us ordered the hot chicken and carrot cake waffles and another got the Korean beef bowl. Everyone loved their meal and would go back in a heartbeat. We were celebrating a birthday and were brought a slice of chocolate cake which was so kind and of course, delicious. The staff was extremely friendly and we had a great experience here!! read more

Etc Restaurant - chocolate malt cake - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Our favorite place to eat. Always interesting. Service is great, food wonder especially breads and fish. Not inexpensive but well worth it.

Cozy with most excellent food in the Greenhills area and the chef knocks it out of the ballpark. Staff is on it too.

Delicious in every way. I thought their vegan option was hardy and tasteful. We started with the bread and butter combo which was also yummy. read more

Etc Restaurant - Vegan dish - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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