I almost don't want to write this review because I selfishly don't want more people to know about…read moreKore. It's one of those East Nashville spots I'd rather keep to myself... The food is so good. The salmon don is easily one of my favorites. It's fresh, flavorful, and one of those dishes I find myself craving afterward. The himachi is also fantastic and has become another go-to... I'd recommend grabbing a reservation so you can enjoy too!

We were staying at an Airbnb in East Nashville recently and read about other's very positive…read moreexperiences at Kore so we decided to give it a try! :) Also because of recommendations, we made a reservation ahead of time! After some fairly lengthy confusion at the hostess stand, despite having had a confirmed reservation - it took quite a while for her to decide which table she wanted to give us out of the many open spots. She left us standing there, without explanation, to go put out the placements that seemed necessary to have set before we could sit, then finally came back to take us over to a spot - this didn't feel like a greatest start to the evening. It was very awkward. You know what they say, first impressions are important! Thankfully we were greeted by a very friendly waitress who was very knowledgeable about the menu, both food and drinks! She took great care of us throughout our meal. We dove in with drinks - A Sapporo, they have it on tap, and it's delicious! As well as an Old Fashioned! Both fantastic! It took us a little while to decide which food items we wanted to choose! This is a small plates restaurant so the options are numerous, they all sound so good!! We tried to pick at least one thing from of each category! We decided on the Kalbi dumplings, the Cauliflower, Kalbi Steak, the Crispy tuna, and Gochujang Mole. Every single dish was absolutely amazing and filled with the most rich, full flavors!! My absolute favorite was the crispy tuna! So delicious!! The mole dish - Chorizo, fingerling potato, red onion, red veined sorrel, crema was also next level exceptional! SO much flavor!! Something that was a little strange about our visit, and the reason for only giving 4 stars is this: We made our reservation off of the times offered by the restaurant. We chose 8:30 due to other things we had going on in our day - they offered as late as 8:45. This is the type of place that it's nice to work slowly through the menu and try a few dishes and then order a few more, etc... Unfortunately, right after we placed our initial order we were informed that we would need to have all of our food AND drink orders or refills in to the kitchen within the next 10 mins as the kitchen would be closing. This was too rushed and disappointing for what we were planning on for our dinner. We wished that the restaurant would have been more clear about this when we made the reservation, or at least when we first began perusing the menu. We did not have enough time for what we would have preferred and did not end up ordering any more food or drinks, as we definitely would have - however, what we did try was worth it! I would just HIGHLY suggest going earlier in the evening, much longer before they close!!

We aren't from Nashville but knew we had to try Hawker's before we left. The atmosphere was great,…read morethe food was even better, and the service was fantastic. We enjoyed it so much that we went the next day before we left! The food is priced very fairly and the menu has a really fun twist where there isn't the traditional appetizer, main, dessert. Everything is meant to be shared and you're encouraged to try new dishes and choose from anywhere on the menu. I have a peanut allergy and they were very accommodating and automatically made any necessary adjustments to dishes we ordered. We tried a couple different drinks and they were all very good and fairly priced. We went on weekend nights and only had to wait around 20 minutes to be seated indoors, which was to be expected as this place was packed with people and we would have been willing to wait longer if needed. We had two different servers, I unfortunately can't remember our first one's name but she was the one with stretched ears that normally wears her hair up. She was great and very thorough in explaining how the menu worked. The second night we had Lexi and she was super sweet. They were both fantastic and I hope to be seated with either one of them when we eventually go back!

What an experience! The food was unbelievable! SO creative. Did not have a bad dish!…read more Our server Whittlee was just fabulous! Will be back!

Absolutely loved this place . I was in town for a conference…read moreand we had a private party here . Best food I had in Nashville hands down . I'm a sucker for crab cakes and there's were delicious o also really enjoyed the smoked trout dip . When in town I will definitely be coming back Excellent service as well

We had stopped here for a cocktail before heading to a concert event in Nashville. Didn't realize…read moreuntil recently that Black Rabbit was a multi-location business and have also been to the speakeasy-themed venue in Louisville. Service was okay here. The bartender broke a glass on the bar directly in front of us and shards flew everywhere, so a bit of excitement. We had to move several barstools down the bar as a consequence until the glass could be removed. We finished our drinks, settled the bill, and decided to check other area watering holes and restaurants. Space appeared moody and intimate and might return to try food items when returning to visit the area.

My son and I enjoyed an early Dinner here last Thursday…read more We both really enjoyed our meal. The service was outstanding! It feels very modern yet cozy. I will definitely return!

Ambience is soft. Staff and host were very friendly and checked on us the whole time. Espresso…read moremartini was fantastic! Lots of options of cocktails or mocktails! I got the shrimp scampi with house fettuccini. The fettuccini was a little too thick and just a tad under done. Wasn't coated in the sauce as well. The sauce was too watery, would've liked it a bit more glossy and creamy. The flavor was good but consistency and cohesiveness could be a little better. The burrata with the peach jelly was probably my favorite! Great balance with the crostini. Margarita flatbread was good too but nothing special. Worth a visit!

Great brunch spot. If you can request Bill! Great server and kept our party of 16 engaged. Will…read moredefinitely be back !

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.

This The Regal Room is such a welcome refresh! The drinks are genuinely delicious--well-crafted,…read morebalanced, and clearly made with care. The menu is just as delightful, offering fresh, flavorful options that make you want to come back and try more. The recent makeover gives the space a fresh, modern feel while still keeping it cozy and inviting. Add in the live singers for entertainment, and it creates a great atmosphere for a fun night out or a relaxed evening with friends. What really stood out was the service--attentive, friendly, and thoughtful without ever feeling overbearing. You can tell the staff truly wants guests to have a great experience. Fantastic drinks, great food, enjoyable entertainment, and excellent service--The Regal Room is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommend!

Love this spot! I've been coming here about 4 years, even before the name/ambiance change, and it's…read moreonly gotten better. The vibe is on point, music's always good, staff is great, and they carry my favorite wine (hard to find!). Always a great time here.

Blown away by our experience at The Mockingbird! Our server, Tyler, was absolutely amazing, he made…read moresure we were well taken care of and very attentive to our needs. Loved the aesthetics of this place- very chic and modern looking. But the best part was our food. I had heard great things about the burger, and it did not disappoint. This was one of, if not the BEST burger I've ever had. It came out fairly quick, fresh and hot with melty cheese and the softest bun. There's layers of veggies and sauce which add so much flavor to the soft, melt-in-your-mouth bite. The only thing was the fries weren't my favorite. They were over seasoned in my opinion, and not super crispy. We were full at the end but the dessert menu looked really good, with specials like ube lava cake and panna cotta. I will be dreaming about that burger, and hopefully will make it back next time I'm in town for that burger or to try their brunch!

Decent food! The interior was really cute and bird themed. Felt a bit pricey for what we got. The…read morereal stand out was the stuffed bagel bites and the arancini. I loved the unique idea of cream cheese on the inside and the arancini was fried perfectly! I liked my French toast but nothing super duper memorable. They did bring out a yummy cookie since we were celebrating a birthday so I appreciated that! They also have parking which is really nice to have in the Gulch. Our waiter was nice and explained the menu for those with dietary restrictions.

Easily one of my favorite spots in Nashville. I've yet to have a bad item off their menu. Amazing…read moredrinks and awesome service! Cannot recommend enough.

I am going to go a bit contrary to the reviews I have seen on Tantisimo. I did not think it was…read morebad, but I also don't see the hype. There were some things that stood out, but most that did not. I welcome comments on what I should focus on for a future trip, as I am always willing to go from "this is average" to "this is outstanding" if I just did not hit the right notes. Tl;DR - Dessert was the star of the show This came recommended by a guy I recommended Kosho to. He came back with a glowing review of Kosho, so I figured his recommendation of Tantisimo as the best restaurant in Nashville might stick. Perhaps I should add this up to a night that was not hitting on all cylinders? Or perhaps our taste buds were not in line with the crowd here. As such, I find this average with some high notes. Yes, I know most people consider 3 stars to be bad, but to me it was just average. YMMV This was a last minute decision and I was able to find a spot in their parking lot when I drove up. This is a kind of luck I seem to have, but would gladly give up for winning a huge lottery. LOL. Seemed like a great sign. Coming in, the place is small, but definitely builds up the vibe they are going for, which is like a small, upscale cantina. Kudos. Nicely bound cocktail, beer, wine, and liquor list. Kudos. Trisha greeted and was able to lead us to drinks. Kudos again. I got the Much Fashioned, which was like a Latin old fashioned, which uses Belle Meade bourbon, piloncillo, and aztec bitters. Very nicely done cocktail. As it was later, we went more with smaller plates: bolillo bread, pan de bueno, yuca encebollada, crudo, and shrimp skewers. The pan de bueno was a bit like Brazilian Pão de Queijo only less cheesy in execution. The Bolillo bread was more interesting with the chorizo butter. The star of the starches was the yuca encebollada with mushrooms and scallions. The Yellowfin crudo was interesting with the strawberry, which added a nice touch. The fried planatin strips added a nice visual. The shrimp were overly salty and a bit overcooked. We ended with dessert. The CU|FLan was excellent. And extremely well executed flan. I got the carjillo, which reminded me a bit of an espresso with a nice hint of vanilla. I would go back for dessert and drinks, for sure. I am torn on the meal and would love to have any recommendations of what items I did not have I should consider on a future trip.

Popped into The Bar Car for their Christmas pop up. We tried all 5 of their special cocktails - all…read morewere good, with the Santa Spiced Pear Punch being my favorite. Bartender was fast and very nice. The interior of the hotel lobby is decorated very festively for Christmas which we enjoyed. The hotel is beautiful. I'd love to stay here sometime.

From the owner: Located within the historic Union Station Nashville Yards, The Bar Car sits in the original Ticket…read moreOffice, which welcomed travelers through the 1970s. Today, it serves as a refined gathering place where handcrafted cocktails and small plates pay tribute to the building’s rich railway heritage—blending history, atmosphere, and modern hospitality.

Awesome little Tapas place. Great atmosphere…read more Family run business - owners and staff give off a great vibe, very welcoming. Fantastic cocktails and food!

I think I've officially found my new favorite local hangout!…read more Lebanon Public House is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and exactly what you hope for in a neighborhood spot. Our server Anna was AMAZING--attentive, friendly, and genuinely made the experience even better. On top of that, the owner Kara stopped by and was so kind and welcoming, which really says a lot about the heart behind this place. Let's talk about the food: the meatballs are superb--flavorful, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care. And honestly, after seeing the rest of the menu, there's so much more I can't wait to try. This is absolutely a place you come back to again and again. And the drinks? The pomegranate martini was perfection--smooth, balanced, and dangerously delicious. Great food, great drinks, wonderful people, and a cozy atmosphere. Lebanon Public House has officially earned a regular spot in my rotation. I'll definitely be back--probably sooner than later!