We are visiting family in Nashville for the first time, and the four of us wanted to celebrate. Henrietta Red is a stunning venue with a great menu. This restaurant is beautiful- a magnificent marble oyster bar running the full length of one of the rooms-like something from another era. We chose to sit outside ( it was a beautiful mid-October evening). We had glasses of cava to celebrate oysters and being together after a long and difficult year, and switched to a delicious white, Daisy Chain from Ricca Terra for the rest of the meal. A perfect compliment to the menu we chose. The service was attentive and professional- our waitron was very well informed and guided us through the menu. She suggested that we choose plates to share, and explained the way the menu was designed- start with lighter dishes first, moving through to 'meatier' dishes. The pacing of dishes coming out of the kitchen was masterful-neither too rushed or too slow: a relaxed roll... We started with two dozen plump and briny gulf coast Alabama oysters to share. They didn't disappoint! The crudo that followed was superb-the balance of lime and thinly sliced red onion, a crunch of pistachio and a hint of watermelon was masterful. The beetroot and apple salad with a tahini dressing was cleansing and fresh, with just enough tartness. The textures were just right-paper-thin apple and a delicate hint of lime and mint. We followed with the scallops in a mustard cream sauce-plump, juicy and generous. Next to arrive was the crab dip served with warm wood fired bread which gave it a slightly charred flavor. Complete heaven! The last dish of the evening was the beef tartare, delivered on a platter with a tarragon drizzle and sourdough toast, which rounded off our choices without being heavy or overwhelming. We are in Nashville until Monday and as we are staying in the neighborhood, we plan to come back for a cocktail/ Jell-O shot on Sunday evening! Thank you for a memorable gathering. read more

Great stop for a brunch. The atmosphere is nice, the menu is well put together and a variety of options. The food was delicious and service was nice, it is a little on the pricy side for the food and drink the portions were a little small. Started with a biscuit and mimosa (about $16 to get you going). Biscuit was good, jam and butter served with it paired well. Mimosa was nice but nothing out of the ordinary. Okonomiyaki- was recommended (a bit of a late night/ hang over food it was sold as). Was surpassingly light and flavorful. Worth trying for sure, haven't had much like it. I wish it were a little heartier or larger serving. Breakfast sandwich- eggs were cooked exceptionally well. The bun was light and airy. Sausage was flavorful and delicious (it did seem cooked a little closer to medium than most sausage). read more

Why not try something new in Nashville besides hot chicken and smoked brisket? While the oysters are a bit pricey, you'll get to try flavors you've never had before. Same with the red snapper crudo. It's a bit like sushi, so skip if that's not your thing. Otherwise try it! I didn't care much for the caviar dish but my partner loved the sauce. Beet salad was ok. Grouper and soft shell crab entrees were the best. Wish they gave you two crabs making it shareable. read more

FAB-U-LUSSSSSS concept/establishment! Idk where to even start. The build out. The ambiance. The aesthetic. The food. The cocktails. The service. If you are in Nashville, this is a MUST VISIT! Service was absolutely phenomenal; servers are attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The Coffee Milk Punch is honestly one of Best cocktails I have ever had... And the best "breakfast cocktail" that I didn't even know I needed. We started with the Monkey Bread Which was the perfect amount of sweetness and easily serves five people. Then I ordered the mushroom polenta which is honestly the most creative, flavorful brunch dish and I hiiighly recommend! I will DEFINITELY be back on my next Nash trip! read more

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Well... I went to Henrietta two months ago for the first time and I didn't post anything about it. Why? Because neither my words or the pictures would be closely enough to express and share how great is the food and the people there. (If you think the food looks delicious in the pictures you are not even close!) I went there on a Sunday night for the first time, at the very first time, when the dining room wasn't even open. So I sit at the bar, and a welcoming host explained me the menu, and helped me to choose between their huge variety of oysters perfectly paired with a glass of cava. And everything was amazing. A flavorful fresh oyster accompanied with two different sauces, and a really good cava. When my table was ready one of the hostess brought me to my new seat with the perfect saloon view, and I ordered the bread with anchovy's butter, and the gnocchi. The bread was great but the butter was so rich and flavorful that was simply amazing. The sweet potato gnocchi were a great surprise. Such a complex dish mixing the sweet potatoes with the potato gnocchi, with a creamy sauce and an almond crunchy topping. The only thing is I would eat more! And I didn't have anyone else to share. For dessert I choose the sundae because of it was the most iconic dessert, and was good! A rich tea ice cream, with two or three different flavors, and a homemade waffle. Was a great experience! I came back there last night. This time with a friend, and we shared the bread (again of course) and she was impressed!, the mussels, and the cheesecake. The mussels were also so so good that we ordered more bread to don't waste any single drop of the tasty sauce! And we made the promise to go back another day just to eat oysters, mussels and drink their fantastic wine menu! And obviously the cheesecake was delicious too. So delicate and flavorful, so rich. A dessert that could be part of one of the best fine dining restaurants in the country. I definitely will be back! read more

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My husband and I came to Henrietta Red for date night. We made a reservation and ended up getting there a little early, but they were able to seat us. We started with some drinks and a dozen oysters. The Little Deuce Coupe and Tchin Tchin were both very good. The oysters were amazing. There was a great selection, and our waitress was very knowledgeable about the different types. It was happy hour so select oysters were $2. We got a few different varieties including the happy hour selection and they were all great. They came with crackers, cocktail sauce, horseradish, and a vinegar based sauce that was very good. We ended up just splitting a few things and having dinner small-plate style. We got: Bread with anchovy butter -- this was very good. The butter was almost like a hummus consistency. Not fish-y at all. Balanced and a little salty. Crispy potatoes -- these were my favorite of the night. There's little pieces of apple in them and the whole dish just comes together in this savory, cheesy, crispy, with a little sweet kind of way. Scallops -- I don't remember the exact name of them but it was the scallop entree. The scallops were great. They were presented on a purée that had some sort of squash (maybe?) with tahini and garlic in it. I only know because I asked when it didn't really taste like anything. Maybe it's just above my head on a culinary level but it just didn't taste good. I love tahini and I love garlic but didn't taste either in it, so that was a bummer BUT the scallops themselves were very good and cooked perfectly. Cheesecake and Chocolate Hazelnut Desserts- the cheesecake was delicious. Super well balance in flavor and it's goat cheese based which is a nice change of pace. The Chocolate Hazelnut dessert was also very good. I'd recommend either, it just depends on your dessert preference. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal! The only downside was the purée on the scallops and, while the drinks were excellent, they were also a bit expensive for the size of them. I'm not usually one to harp on pricing because there are a lot of factors that go into it and no one is forcing anyone to buy drinks, but $10 for a very small drink as a happy hour special is a bit steep. Our waitress, on the other hand, was wonderful and had great recommendations. Definitely recommend for a nice date night that has a casual but upscale vibe. read more

This place was delicious. They made me really yummy mocktails and had great service. We got to try all kinds of dishes and it was all to die for. read more

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Fabulous, interesting food. Restaurant was recommended to be my multiple friends, and I will be back the next time I am in Nashville. A restaurant for foodies, for sure. The clean, modern look of the interior is good for dates, family get togethers, or even an evening out with friends. We ordered the wood-fires oysters with green curry, and I'm going to have a hard time resisting getting them again. Also the scallops are not to be missed. read more

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I don't think I can say anything new or different about Henrietta Red that has not been said before, other than: Trust the reviews! I can't describe these flavors except that it was adventurous, magical and delightful. For someone who does not enjoy oysters, I really wanted to assess for myself whether there was true magic in the oysters like the reviews say. And, yes there is! The spell is called: Quality. The light clean briny meaty flavor, with a selection of the condiments had me feeling like Simba, "slimy yet satisfying...Hakuna Matata!" And quality is something that stood out in every dish. And, please given there are only a countable number of decent seafood places, do yourself a favor and relish, truly RELISH, seafood here! We went with the snapper crudo, the mussels escabeche, the bread with anchovy butter, the fried thread herring, squash gratin, the sea scallops and finished with chocolate roulade. We also had a virgin eight minute cod drink. And everything was OUTSTANDING!!! If you want to go to a restaurant to explore and experience flavors you never knew of, HR is a perfect place for that. The combination of flavors and textures is sheer art here; bursts of acid with a zing of heat from nearly invisible shallots to crunchy toasted seeds on a bed of a rich creamy gratin, or a sensation of cold, hot, tang and crispy from the roulade to a drink that is aromatic and tasty like drinking apple pie. Divine divine divine! And, it is one of those places you don't have to force yourself a minimum spend. Try small plates or go big, none of the options will disappoint. The ambience is romantic and contemporary. Packed for a weekday, it isn't a place for a quiet conversation. Service is quick and friendly. Also, I think the ingredients keep changing so I can talk about a dish, but it may not look and taste the same. Henrietta Red is like a spa for your tongue and soul: Relax. Refresh. Enjoy. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Fantastic dinner! The space is open without being overly loud, you can see into the kitchen, it's well-lit without being overly bright. Large raw oyster selection, but a couple of roasted oyster options also. Every savory dish we ordered was delicious - not a single ingredient felt like it was out of place. We got the broccoli toast (it had such flavorful blood orange pieces on it), chard salad (loaded with hazelnuts), roasted veggies, mushroom steak, and grouper served with clams over a clam chowder sauce. Our server brought us delicious, warm bread to mop up the remaining sauce. She was very attentive, checking on us often without being intrusive. I asked for a grapefruit mocktail, and it was honestly the best mocktail I've had, I didn't even miss the alcohol. The only thing that missed the mark for me was dessert, but I find that to be the case with many New American, creative restaurants. We ordered the caramel cake. It was a deconstructed thing with small rounds of cake sitting atop caramel, with what appeared to be a caramel or chocolate ganache topping, and then​ the weirdest part, a scoop of pecorino ice cream. The intense cheesiness of the ice cream made me feel like I needed spaghetti and meatballs. It ruined the dessert for me. Overall though, I had a great meal, and would come back any day for dinner and drinks (I'd just skip dessert!) read more

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Oysters in Nashville? Sounds crazy, but OMG they were spectacular! We ordered the Wood Roasted Oysters and raw as well. These give the oysters in Louisiana a run for their money. Dare I even say, they might be even better! Please don't tell anybody. We also ordered the quiche and crab cake. The quiche reminded me of home. The quiche was light and fluffy, plus the crust was a perfect golden brown. You can't go wrong with a breakfast pie. The crab cakes were on a different level. These might have been my favorite dish of my entire meal. My mouth is watering just thinking of them. I'm not even going to describe them, and instead I'm just going to tell you to order them now! Make sure to get some mimosas to complete your meal. What a perfect way to spend a Sunday Funday in Germantown. If I ever come back to Nashville, I am definitely coming back to this place! P.S. - sorry for no pictures. I was enjoying the food way too much, and I highly doubt you want pics of an empty plate. Insert cool emoji face with sunglasses. read more

I went during brunch on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy but not Milk & Honey level. The food was absolutely delicious and the interior design was very clean, welcoming, and homey. It's a very open floor with lots of natural lights coming in from the large windows so the space is being utilized well. I highly recommend ordering the monkey bread as a starter. The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully bouncy and soft on the inside. The glaze had a delicious orange taste that pairs perfectly with the warm bread. We were able to snag the last order of the day so be aware that there are certain daily limits on the dishes. The mushroom polenta was out of this world and the baked egg dish was great to share. Honestly, I can make a total separate review about the mushroom polenta but you'll just have to trust me and experience it for yourself. Follow me on Instagram for more delicious bites @graceeeatss read more

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One of our favorite dining experiences! It was absolutely fantastic. Perfectly executed cocktails, perfect dinner, great dessert. We got the - Oysters and red snapper crudo shrimp linguine (deliciously smokey) Grouper with crispy parsnips - (AMAZING and I'm not a big fan of grouper usually!) Cheesecake dessert Cocktails- Dr Amp- fall in a cup! Gold rush- Smooth and wintery. Would go back frequently if we lived close! Kitchen seemed like a well oiled machine, and it was fun to watch them through the window! read more

I went for brunch with friends and the experience was very ok. We tried a bunch of things off the menu (crab cake, breakfast sandwich, pancakes, cinnamon roll, and oysters) and everything tasted very good, but a few things came out very cold. Our server was friendly but the food came out slow. It's a beautiful and lively restaurant on the inside! I've heard great things about their dinner so I will have to give that another try and update my review! read more

Every dish here is exceptional and I highly recommend. There was only 1 dish out of 15 I don't recommend (the duck sausage). It was very strong but the beans below were tasty. The chicken liver mousse was ^chef m Service was great, ambience was great and it's nice to see a place taking covid seriously and spacing tables out etc. read more

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Lovely spot for brunch or dinner. The ambiance is light and cafe-like for brunch, and their burger was fantastic. The space transitions well into a nice date night spot for dinner. Dinner prices are high, but you can get a decent deal for lunch. It's also in a fun location in Germantown! Service has always been friendly and quick. read more

If I could give 6 STARS, I would: hands down one of the better meals I have had for a long time. Everything was spot on: The restaurant design is modern, but without the ubiquitous industrial look with concrete walls and exposed AC pipes: here the colors are soothing and the ambiance is warm and inviting. The music background was at a level allowing for conversations. The server Alana was very friendly and helpful and guided us in our choices; it was all so good that it was difficult to pinpoint the best dish. - From the raw bar, we had the red snapper crudo: delicious and fresh, absolute must get. We also had the seafood cocktail, classic ceviche with different types of fish : the spice gave it a nice kick. The mussel escabeche with pimenton aioli was my personal favorite; we ordered another round!! - the pickled red onion and the Parmesan worked well in the squash toast and the green curry of the wood fired oysters added a dimension of flavor. -The rainbow chard with citrus and anchovies looked deceptively simple yet the freshness of this salad was amazing. -At this time we were in food nirvana but more great surprises were to come. We asked Alana of her favorite appetizer and she indicated that chef Julia's personal number one was Poppy's caviar named after her dad and she served it the way he liked having it: Tennessee paddlefish caviar with sour cream, spring onion vinaigrette and crackers: we "licked " the plate clean! - We had to try the bread with anchovy butter, came right from the wood fired oven. - The gnocchis were perfectly cooked and the buttery sweet scallops were served generously: both excellent. -We finished our main courses with the braised lamb,radicchio , polenta and preserved lemon: tender, moist and succulent. -The deserts : tiramisu triffle with pepita ,chai pumpkin sherbet and the honey tart with apple cider ice cream finished a glorious dinner! No sorry , one more :Jell-O shots for everyone!! A little extra: - Henrietta red were the first names ( nickname) of chef Julia's grand parents. My only regret : I don't live in Nashville so I will have to wait to come back but I will miss this place!!! read more

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This is one of the very best in Nashville. The setting is beautiful, the menu changes from season to season somewhat but the food is always good, and the service is excellent. read more

We'd been wanting to try this place for a long time now- my husband loves raw oysters. We sat in the lounge area for a drink first & loved the ambiance- extremely low key & not 'threatening' or overwhelming... just very laid back folks enjoying their drinks in the perfect ambient lighting & background. There were a couple of celebrities there, but no one bugged them or stared which was nice. We were moved to our seats in the dining room (always make a reservation!) & ordered half a dozen raw oysters to share, the wood fired vegetables over ricotta & an order of the scallops. All are served family style & the portions are relatively small, but we ordered pretty perfectly. the vegetables were perfect- smokey, earthy & the ricotta added a sweet, fulfilling finish. The scallops were like candy, they were so sweet & plump. We were super impressed & left feeling satiated but not miserable. Yes, it was pricey, but totally worth it for a date night or special occasion. We will absolutely be back! read more

Henrietta Red - oysters were AMAZING - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

One of the up and coming top restaurants in Nashville that is worth a trip for both dinner and brunch. The ingredients and dishes are refreshing and light in a city where many restaurants get caught up in being southern and offering heavy traditional dishes. The oysters with green curry sauce are fantastic as is the mushroom polenta at brunch. You can't go wrong with the snapper or trout at dinner, oh and order the oysters with green curry again too. read more

Henrietta Red - Mushroom polenta - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Scene Henrietta Red is divided into to areas the restaurant and the barroom where the entrance is located. The cool coastal chic and ultra relaxed setting was just the vibe we needed on a hot and muggy Friday night. We weren't able to snag a reservation so we opted to settle in at the white marble oyster bar where we were greeted with a smile from the guy shucking oysters in front of us. The night was off to a great start with oysters, smiles and a cool vibes. Service The service was excellent and attentive which was awesome because it was too hot for foolishness and we had a mixology class to get to at 9pm. Olivia our server was happy to assist us with making oyster, entree and drink selections. She was also very mindful of our crunch for time and made sure our courses was paced perfectly. Food/Cocktails Did I mention how much I love oysters? I usually get my oyster fix while traveling on business to NOLA several times of year. S/O to Luke's oyster happy hour (check out my review) I really wanted to love Henrietta Red and she didn't disappoint. The food was exactly what you would expect from a James Beard "Best New Restaurant" nominee. It's creative, plated to perfection and delicious. We went with the Alligator Oyster served with a trio of red wine and shallots, Meyer Lemon and champagne mignonettes and housemade cocktail sauce; Crab dip, heirloom tomatoes salad with peaches and ricotta cheese followed by the star of the night the braised lamb. Olivia sold us on the daiquiri which was far from the frozen variety but refreshing nonetheless. I enjoyed my entire meal from start to finish. The mignonettes were excellent and certainly enhanced the flavor of the creamy oysters. The salad was special in so many ways from texture to flavor it made my heart sing. Last but certainly not least was the tender braised lamb a true highlight and worth a second trip. I've found a new home for oysters that's the definition of chill in a big easy sort of way. Two snaps in a circle for Henrietta Red Cost $$ Moderate Parking Parking lots and street level parking near by. read more

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Wow! This restaurant was fantastic. My wife and I enjoyed everything we ate; including some oysters, beet salad, baked ricotta, red snapper and garlic pork sausage. The ambience is modern but relatively casual. Service is prompt. I would have liked for our server to be more knowledgeable about the menu so as to direct us a little bit better about the menu items, but everything else was top-notch. We would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Henrietta Red - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We had a reservation at Henrietta Red for 8:30pm. We had a rough start to our evening - first, we couldn't park in their lot - it was mostly full, and the open spots were blocked by a moving truck. We ended up having to pay $10 for 2 hours of parking. Ouch! When we arrived, we ended up having to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Our table was apparently occupied and the people had paid, but were taking their time. We were starving, and pretty annoyed, so after about 15 minutes, we were offered a drink, prosecco specifically. None of us are drinkers of that, so my sister asked for a diet Coke, my mom asked for a water, and I asked for the cocktail menu. I didn't expect for them to buy me the cocktail, but they did, which was nice. I do appreciate that they made things better for us having to wait. And I got a really nice, fresh watermelon cocktail, that nearly knocked me on my behind! This is a communal small plates type place, so we ordered a variety of things, and they came out as they were prepared, to be shared. Here are things I tried: Cucumber Salad - Cucumber, Avocado, Turnip, Fennel, Kimchi, Toasted Farro. This was really delicious. Creamy dressing, great textures with the farro, crunchy cucumber, and avocado. I got it without kimchi, as I do not do fermented stuff. Fried Potatoes - Potatoes, Toum, Cucumber, Sesame Seed, Basil, Dill. This was my least favorite. The potatoes were big and didn't get the crunch as well as I would have liked. Flavor was good though. Baked Ricotta- Peaches, Arugula, Pickled Red Onion, Candied Pecan. This was my favorite! Loved the ricotta and peach combination. Sweet Corn Polenta - Tomato, Peach, Pecorino, Basil. Also very good! I only had a couple bites but the corn tasted so sweet and fresh. Peach Cobbler - also great. Service was good as well. I'd come back! read more

Henrietta Red - Baked ricotta - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Julia Sullivan is a culinary mastermind! Her restaurant is amazing--great food and ambiance.

First visit. Very good Covid precautions! We were seated without reservations, we were early. The decor is minimalist and, unfortunately, very noisy with all the hard surfaces to reflect sound. Service was knowledgeable and courteous. Food was really quite good. We are always looking for somewhere with good fish and we may have found one. My guest had fish and chips. Lovely fish, nice crispy potatoes with a good though not superb aioli. I had the oyster of the day. I appreciated the deconstructed sauce that you could season to taste. Oysters were lovely and briny. Then I had gazpacho and ceviche. The gazpacho was interesting though I would have preferred a more traditional texture. The ceviche was good with the surprising addition of melon to the mix. Cava to drink and macaroons for desert. All in all a very nice visit. My guest, from India, was not as impressed. For him, quantity was small, prices were high, seasoning was lacking, quality was ok but not exciting. read more

Ask for Gordon to be your server. Usually wouldn't give any restaurant 5 stars because nobody is perfect. I'm making an exception for Henrietta Red. The best place I have ever eaten in Nashville. Service is amazing, great ambiance, and most importantly the food is to die for! Telling everyone about this place read more

Four people = $500 meal. The good - the oysters were pretty good. - the beet salad was very tasty but the portion was quite small. The mediocre - Good quality grouper but almost no flavor on the sauce. - The fettuccine was undercooked and came lukewarm. Decided to eat it like that because of the wait time for each dish. The bad - The attitude of the server and manager (Patrick). Food came at different times. When we asked for an update, the answer is "the food will come when it comes out". I was shocked. We couldn't dine at the same time. - Server described the grouper dish as fishy but it was not. it was actually quite spicy. - The roasted carrots were not good at all. Undercooked and the sauce made it extremely sour. - The snapper dish presentation was good but had no flavor. Very bland. - The octopus presentation was beautiful but it was very chewy. - 2 hour meal because the kitchen is not managed properly. - They never say that they were sorry. It is very bad attitude or lack of training. - The manager just drop the bill to us without saying a single word. Didnt acknowledged any of the issues. - $500 for a bad meal. The worse dinning experience in Nashville. read more

Brunch here was very solid. We didn't have a reservation but the seating at the front is first come. We showed up Sunday afternoon for brunch without a reservation and had to wait a little while but it was worth it. The restaurant has a sleek, simple setup with plenty of food options and tasty treats that are tasty and all super reasonably priced. The huevos rancheros sounds incredible. I made the mistake of crushing up the tortilla chips and mixing them in which made them mushy and lose their texture sadly, but I still enjoyed the meal a lot. It's also a very large, hearty dish that'll surely fill you up. Other than that, the pancakes are massive so don't expect to finish them. The biscuit is lovely especially with a little bit of butter and is perfect for sharing. Also can't go wrong with the fries or the donut for sharing. read more

Henrietta Red - Huevos Rancheros - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Absolutely amazing. Every dish was just so so so delicious. Got the cucumber toast, mushroom steak, scallops dish, baywater oysters, and peach cobbler. ALL were just out of this world. And best of all, I do not feel stuffed. Light and amazing. read more

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Great food and service. Very unique dishes. Top notch appetizers. Not too far from anywhere

Very pretty mini-food! Well, maybe not truly "mini", but the portions were fairly small. Everything looked gorgeous, and I liked how the dishes came out one at a time, so that once we finished one plate, the next one would be a minute or two behind. The wood baked oysters were perfectly cooked, with a buttery toasted bread crumb topping. Next was the trout toast, with bits of crunchy skin and soft meat. The scallop dish was also perfectly cooked, a bit firm on the outside, and soft in the middle. And our last main dish was the snapper--cooked crunchy on the outside, still tender inside. The chocolate cake was a bit weird. There was a thick layer on the bottom, that was almost like a giant chocolate bar. I'm not sure if that was supposed to be "ganache", bit it wasn't very soft. We were told that the ice cream was "olive oil". The peach cobbler was more straightforward, and had a coconut ice cream and some blueberries, along with some really small flower petal sprinkles. Service was solid. The ambiance is clean and fresh. This was a very nice anniversary meal. You're going to pay more for presentation and ambiance here. Before we left, my son asked if we were going to "pay for small portions, big prices." I couldn't stop thinking about his statement as I ate my mini-food. If it wasn't for the deserts, we would have gone home hungry! read more

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AMAZING! Red Snapper, Clam Fettuccine and bread pudding all delicious. Let's not forget about the Raw Oyster bar!!! read more

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I have only had a couple of great meals out since COVID. Overall, service at most restaurants is average at best and it takes forever to get our meal. From the hostess interaction to the service provided by the bartender who served me, my experience was fantastic. I ordered the crab cake and mimosa. I wish I had more time and more room to order a dozen items on the menu. It is at the top of my list when I go back to Nashville. Thank you Henrietta Red for making my quick lunch a great experience! read more

There are reasons why Henrietta Red was one of the nominees for Bon Appetite's 'Best New Restaurants of 2017'. I had been itching to find out what those reasons were ever since the place opened and now I understand why this place is captivating the attention of foodies and locals alike. Located in Germantown, a neighborhood getting more and more amazing food joints, Henrietta Red is a seafood haven in a hot chicken city. The food is beautiful, the space is lovely and the concept is awesome. Let me break down my experience here... The ambiance-- The setting is simple and modern, appealing to the eye and comfortable. The large rooms and windows make it open and light. I like the open kitchen concept and the ambiance is very nice. The food/drink-- I ordered a class of their Spanish cava ($6) which was a dry, white sparking wine. It was good and paired really well with the seafood I got. My friend ordered two different cocktails (both with gin) and she said they were excellent. The presentation of all the food was easily a 5/5 as the food was just downright pretty. My favorite part of my experience here was just to look at each dish since it looked like a work of art. I didn't want to dig in right away to anything but to admire its beauty. I appreciate the thoughtfulness of each dish which really elevates the experience. We ordered the following to share: -Trout toast: This was a large piece of bread that was topped with a smoked trout mixture, roe, dill, creme fraise, and sliced dill pickles. The flavors were good and I enjoyed it. -Seared sea scallops: This was my favorite savory dish of the evening. The scallops were perfectly cooked. I dabbed each bite of scallop into a small helping of the brown butter and then sprinkled some of the blood orange/hazelnut/fennel slaw onto it for a contrasting crunch. -Farro risotto: The risotto tasted really earthy because of the pine nuts and mushrooms and the farro itself has a nutty flavor. Because it wasn't a true "risotto" but had farro as the grain it was not rich but still good. -Roasted root vegetable salad: This dish was beautiful just like the other dishes but was a bit of a miss for me. It was a mixture of red and golden beets along with a few very think slices of radishes. I expected the beets to be softer since it was roasted but they were more towards the raw side which didn't make them as delectable. -Chocolate panoche with espresso beans and a lavender ice cream: My friend's comment summed this dessert up when she said "I'm sad we're sharing this". Yes, I was sad too but I politely waited a few seconds in between savoring each spoonful of this amazing delightful dish. On top of the panoche/fudge were these thing chocolate wafer-like discs which added a nice little crunch. The dessert may have been my overall favorite thing I ate! My friend also ordered a few oysters and said she liked the kukomoto best. They have a nice array of oysters here and have information by each as to the flavor and where they are from. They are served with a trio of sauces and my friend raved about the lemon mignonette. The service-- Our server was nice and would check-in on us every now and then. I will say that we were a bit disappointed with the lag time in between dishes. We felt a little rushed by the end because we left an hour for dinner but it definitely took longer than an hour for us to get all of the food out and then pay. We had to tell the waitress we had somewhere to be so then she did speed up the process of bringing us the dessert menu then check when we needed it. My advice would be to leave plenty of time for dinner here and not plan anything else after it! Overall-- I would recommend it for a nice dinner and I would come back. So why not a 5/5? I think they are doing a lot right but I wouldn't say it's as good as it can possibly get. Perhaps once they've been in business longer they will reach that status but right now they are doing a great job. read more

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Great place for a solo dinner! I was in town for a wedding and wanted to try something a little lighter than the heavy southern meals I'd been getting, but I also wanted to stay local. This place was great. Perfect portion size for me by myself. I got a cocktail, the scallops, and the most delicious peach cobbler, and I didn't feel uncomfortably full at the end. I considered getting some oysters because they looked great, but I know I wouldn't have had enough room for dessert. Great service, cool atmosphere, easy street parking, just right for unwinding at the end of the weekend. I'd be happy to come back and try more on my next visit! read more

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Best oysters in town! I've been here for brunch and dinner. I got the quiche for brunch and it was the perfect amount, enough to fill you up but not leave you extremely full. My partner got the crispy squash and the 6 minute egg was spot on. For dinner, we got three appetizers, oysters, two entrees and all were GREAT! Can't wait to go back and order every oyster! read more

The worst costumer service!! I can't comment on the food but I can say that our flight was delayed and we had a reservation. I called 2 hours ahead and explained my situation. They still charged my credit card $100 because it was not within a 6 hour window. Well 6 hours prior, I didn't know that my flight would be delayed. I have since put in a dispute with my credit card company. By chance when we did get to town, we walked by Henrietta Read, on our way to another restaurant, about 7:30 pm and they were empty!! I guess when no one patronizes your restaurant you have to gouge the guests you do get. read more

Came here for our 15th anniversary celebration and as always it was fabulous! Creative cooking, unique flavors, impressive presentation - all hallmarks of this wonderful restaurant. They even celebrated us with a glass of bubbly! read more

First time visiting Nashville and Henrietta Red was highly recommended and did not disappoint. Every dish was executed perfectly and the staff is knowledgeable of their menu and friendly. Will definitely be back again! read more

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This place is not talked about enough in Nashville! It has one of the best raw bars in the city, having oysters from everywhere from Alabama to Maine to PEI. Be sure to come during happy hour for great drinks and one of their oysters discounted for a great price. There are two separate dining experiences (both with the same menu). The first room is bar and lounge seating in a casual atmosphere (no reservations here, it is first come first served). The second room is more formal dining that are taken by reservations through Resy. I recommend the wood roasted oysters and any of the desserts. Also, did I mention that there is a separate brunch menu that is great too. The frittata and baked eggs are musts here. Parking is a little difficult, with most of the parking being street parking. Check the lot that is just past the shops down the street (before you get to City House) just to make sure. This place is a must! read more

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