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    Lola

    4.3 (58 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Tony H.

    This place is a 10/10. Usually there is one or two dish that failed but they were all Solid. The waitress and the ambiance were 10/10. I love it!

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    Ashley U.

    Came for a small group bday brunch and loved everything about this place. The service was wonderful and very attentive, all of the menu items were delicious. Plenty of seating option (tables, bar, and patio options), and a beautiful interior and exterior. I will definitely coming back to try the dinner menu!!

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    Grace C.

    Lola was a spot I had high hopes for and felt like it was just a bit lack luster, unfortunately. Its location and ambiance is great and our service was good. The food always felt like there was something missing and didn't leave us with anything we felt would be memorable once we left the table. We got the Papas Bravas, Pan Tumaca, Croquettes (which had a chicken filling), Crispy Pork, and Chicken. Along with that we got a glass of the chilled red blend & Tempranillo which were delicious. Comparable to other Nashville spots at a similar price point, nothing that we got shocked us or really made us wanting more. The Pan Tumaca was soggy, which was shocking as we were some of the only diners in the restaurant at this point. The Chicken sat on a cold vegetable puree and the lemon butter sauce was hidden behind the peppers blended into the vegetable puree. The Crispy Pork was good but had a watery tartar sauce and the apple slaw really just tasted like cabbage lightly pickled. To add to our mediocre experience, the social hour advertised all across their website was not reflected in the receipt for the items we ordered on it. I will also note, their menu appears to have changed quite a bit in the last year to two years so many photos of their food available online doesn't reflect what's available today. The menu online was 99% accurate though! Lola has great potential, but the food is simply not worth it for me to return.

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    John M.

    Still one of the best small plates restaurants in Nashville! Lots to sample, the Crispy Artichokes and Coquettes have lots of textures and subtle flavors. Make sure to ask about the croquette filling, it varies. The Albondigas are done perfectly, served with a light curry. The Basque Cheesecake tastes like a Creme Brûlée. Service at the bar was good. The interior is bright and minimalist; the background sound is loud.

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    Christina B.

    Lola is a very sweet spot with nice ambience! The starters and desserts were stellar. We had the croquettes and the artichokes which were recommended by our server, both were very satisfying and tasty. For dessert we did the flourless chocolate cake with olive oil and sea salt, I'm still dreaming about the creamy texture beautifully complimented by the elegant toppings! Unfortunately we weren't as thrilled with our entrees, the pork and the chicken both lacked flavor and punch. Our meal also took over 2.5 hours start to finish, it felt less like our server was giving us room to breathe and more like we were forgotten about at some times. I'd return for drinks and apps or a sweet nightcap!

    Sasha P.

    Well, this place is just GORGEOUS. As soon as I walked in, I fell in love with the beauty and then proceeded to fall in love with the food. Our server was excellent - answered all of our questions, provided his recommendations for food and drinks, and was on point with his rounds. We ordered a LOT of food for our party of six and it was just so much fun. Thankfully my team understands my need (and love) of taking photos of food, so I got some really good ones :) The tapas are a decent size for the price and everything is delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed my cocktail - naturally I had to order a second one. I think that we all had our favorite dishes but overall, there was nothing we didn't like. I will say that the cobbler dessert was a little disappointing considering how phenomenal the description was, but otherwise we had no complaints. Lola - I will be back and I cannot wait for round 2!

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    Christie B.

    This was a real treat! Delicious tapas, great service and atmosphere. We sat outside on the patio, even though it was a very hot evening we were comfortable and didn't feel hot. It's pricey and not a lot of food but what you are served is outstanding. My favorite was the sardine tapas, it's excellent! The mediterranean salad was good but not outstanding. Our server was exceptional! I will definitely be back!

    Papas bravas
    Dana G.

    I visited Lola for social hour tonight, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. I was greeted warmly and immediately and opted to sit at the bar. Kieran was our bartender and was super friendly and attentive. There were so many wonderful options that I was indecisive, and his recommendations were phenomenal. I started with a margarita, and my date started with an old fashioned. Both were great. For our entrees, we did shrimp ceviche, croquetas, manchego plate, and papa bravas. All were absolutely delicious. The shrimp ceviche was so light and refreshing and was my favorite of the four tapas we tried. It has been a long week, and I found the atmosphere at lola to be very calming. It's a beautiful restaurant. Parking isn't great, but I feel like that's to be expected in Sylvan Park. After driving around for a few minutes, we were fortunate to find street parking super close by.

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    Mike H.

    Lola is a very cute Spanish wine bar that just recently opened. Great happy hour drinks and snacks at the bar from 4-6 daily. Drinks were great! The bartender made a great old fashioned. My date had the margarita which was also very good. Food wise the croquettes were amazing! The shrimp ceviche was also very good but could of used a few more of the plantain chips. We also had a small charcuterie plate which was great. Parking is very limited. Maybe 2 spots on the side and 8 spots in back. Murphy road does have plenty of street parking but you'll have to walk a little.

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    Chelsea F.

    Came here with a friend! It was lovely and such a nice neighborhood gem. Our server was amazing and had the best recommendations! The Paloma was great. Highly recommend the Arugala salad and croqueta.

    Jamon toast - incredible. A must order.
    Priya B.

    I had heard mixed things about this place from friends, but was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed my meal here. Parking is a bit annoying in this area, and I finally caved and paid to park in a lot that was close (but luckily it wasn't too pricey.) The ambiance here is upscale, but the vibe inside is very "friends and loved ones gathering at a neighborhood hang," which made it feel casual and low-key, and I really liked. I walked in on a Thursday night with no reservation and had no trouble getting a seat at the bar. It definitely fills up more as it gets later in the evening, but I doubt I'd ever be vying to find a seat here. Sarah, the bartender was peak amazing service. She was knowledgeable about drinks and food and I didn't have a single bad order going largely with her recommendations. The Jámon Toast is a MUST order and is apparently new to the fall menu. Much lighter than I thought it would be, with a perfect blend of sweet, savory, soft, chewy textures. The crispy artichokes were super light and I devoured them, but I thought the sauce was a little heavy-handed with the lemon and wish it were served on the side. The charcuterie had some hits and misses to me -- the tapenade was just not good, for example, but the chorizo was unreal tasty and the walnuts were perfectly lightly candied. The wine selection is amazing here, and I wish they had at least a house red and house white on their social hour menu. My only real regret was that I didn't get dessert (was too full). But all in all, I really loved having an incredibly leisurely meal here and would recommend it as a great place to bring your parents or have a fun night with girlfriends.

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    Great drinks, food, and service; Parking situation was a pain during peak hours but we will be back!

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    Solid tapas and excellent service. Hope you're in the mood for carbs because anything involving bread/potatoes on the menu is delicious

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    We had such a positive experience here from start to finish. The food was absolutely top-tier, and…read moreevery dish we ordered was excellent. What really made the evening special, though, was the outstanding service. Our waiter was incredibly welcoming and attentive, and when he learned we were celebrating two birthdays, he surprised us with some sangria to help us celebrate. That small gesture made an already wonderful meal feel even more memorable. Between the delicious food, warm hospitality, and celebratory atmosphere, this was easily one of our favorite experiences in Nashville. We will absolutely be back anytime we're in town!

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    Peninsula

    Peninsula

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    Chef Jake Howell delivers a modernly creative and fun menu in a cozy setting for a truly special…read moredining experience at Peninsula. A friend who knows this spot well reserved a table for 2 on a Thursday night and I felt welcomed from the moment I arrived. Each dish is thoughtfully presented with fresh table settings between courses. The menu descriptions depict the basic concept of a dish, but there are always surprises in the flavor combinations, textures, or unique preparation of otherwise common ingredients that keep you guessing from first sip to last bite. I ordered the cold brew tonic mocktail which was perfectly balanced with a tonic forward bold yet smooth flavor. The beet is presented in a spiral of ribbons and tastes mildly spicy from the habanero. The endive was one of my favorite dishes of the night. The onions and creamy foam join the crunchy endive to form the perfect bite. The scallop was tender, sweet, floral, and never ending due to its enormous size! The chewy rice cakes and broth were the comfort food I didn't know I needed The octopus was oh-so-crispy and served with an addicting sauce. The marzipan donut was delightfully chewy, salty, and sweet while the salted raspberry was tart but balanced by the white chocolate cream and sugary flakes of crispy nori. Ordering both desserts was not a mistake and I will probably repeat this decision when I inevitably come back! I was told the sauce served with the octopus has recently changed. I can't wait to see what else the chef has up his sleeve on future iterations of this ever evolving menu.

    Craig's Peninsula is a really good restaurant with an adventurous menu, on the edge of greatness…read more The Dick Wolf menu is pickable, and everything is very good, some are especially good. If you split everything, you are overfilling yourself. Especially good are the Spanish Tortilla, Endive, Ibérico Solomillo, and the White Chocolate desert. There is a full bar, and an eclectic Continental wine list. Service is excellent, almost full service, even at the bar.

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    Shrimp, Santa leaf, wasabi
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    For our seafood lovers, we serve our catfish with our mix of veggies dish.
    For our seafood lovers, we serve our catfish with our mix of veggies dish.
    Our salad bar has potato salad, tuna pasta salad, steamed veggies, chicken salad and avocado salad.
    Our salad bar has potato salad, tuna pasta salad, steamed veggies, chicken salad and avocado salad.
    Our daily selection of meats include... Oxtail, Goat, Ropa Vieja, Pork Ribs, Beef Ribs, Seasoned, Fried & Baked Chicken, Pork, & Meatballs.

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    Our daily selection of meats include... Oxtail, Goat, Ropa Vieja, Pork Ribs, Beef Ribs, Seasoned, Fried & Baked Chicken, Pork, & Meatballs.
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    Boqueria Fifth + Broadway

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    3.6 mi
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    Mi Kitchen

    4.8
    (276 reviews)
    12.8 mi

    We visited MI Kitchen in Franklin with absolutely zero expectations, and it ended up being one of…read morethe best dining experiences we've had in a while. From the food to the service, everything exceeded our expectations. The first thing that stood out was their small plate concept, and I absolutely loved it. I enjoy trying a variety of dishes instead of committing to just one entrée, and this concept is something I wish more restaurants would adopt. We ended up trying almost half the menu and loved nearly every dish. A huge shout-out to our server, Nestor. He welcomed us warmly, was cheerful throughout the evening, and his recommendations were spot on. He truly made the dinner even more enjoyable. We started with a couple of mocktails, and the Purple Haze was refreshing and delicious. Here are some of our favorites: MI Cucumber - Smashed cucumber with soy dressing, crunchy chili oil, and cilantro. Simple, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Plantain - Fried plantains topped with sriracha goat cheese, cilantro, and crunchy gremolata. The sriracha goat cheese paired perfectly with the sweet plantains. K-Pop Chicken - Korean sweet and spicy popcorn chicken with great flavor and a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Dumplings - Homemade steamed dumplings with edamame, truffle, yuzu ponzu, and garlic confit. I really enjoyed the truffle flavor, though it may not be for everyone. Kimchi Bacon Risotto - Caramelized kimchi, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, and shrimp. One of the best dishes of the night--perfectly cooked with incredible flavor. Crispy Spicy Tuna - Spicy mayo tuna served over crispy rice. This was one of the highlights of the meal. The crispy rice was absolutely perfect. Cauliflower Taco - Crispy cauliflower with guacamole, creamy miso, and tsiran spice. The filling was flavorful, and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. Lamb Chops - This was the only dish that felt average. The lamb was cooked well, but it was missing a bit of flavor. A little more seasoning, especially some salt, would have really elevated the dish. To finish the meal, we had the Banana Pudding with Vanilla Gelato, which was a delicious and satisfying way to end dinner. Overall, MI Kitchen completely exceeded our expectations. Amazing food, a fun small-plate concept, and outstanding service from Nestor made this a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu!

    Mi Kitchen is one of my all-time favorite restaurants and it has become a favorite of everyone I've…read moreever introduced to it. It's one of those places where everything is packed with flavor and every dish feels a little special. The Mi cucumber is absolutely to die for--especially when you put it on top of the dumplings. Trust me on that combo! The K-Pop chicken is AMAZING and a must-order every time. The arancini has such a flavorful and unique twist that really stands out. The spring roll was delicious too, full of flavor with just the right amount of spice. And the tacos... you cannot skip them. The beef tacos are incredible, and the cauliflower tacos are just as good. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything here. On top of the fantastic food, the service is always great--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Highly recommend!! Be sure to make a reservation!

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    Part of the dining arear. The full bar is behind that wall.
    Part of the dining arear. The full bar is behind that wall.
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    Cauliflower Taco
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