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.

The answer is...the answer. Eric R. randomly selected Answer on a list of restaurants we scrolled…read morethrough to make a reservation for on our first night in Nashville this week. It is tucked in a neighborhood in the West End, and most people were surprised we found it or had heard of it as non-locals. It is a very popular spot. We arrived 20 minutes early and snagged the last parking spot in the lot behind the restaurant. Eric R. wanted to sit outside, so we were directed to wait at the bar until a table opened up. I got the cucumber sage yuzu spritz mocktail, and Eric R. got a local amber beer. Our table was ready within 10 or 15 minutes, so we migrated to it for dinner. Our server was helpful in providing recommendations. We started with three shareables: the mussels in lemongrass serrano beer broth and grilled bread, tempura long-stemmed artichokes on Calabrian chile mascarpone, and the lamb lollipops with pearled cous cous. I tasted the lamb, and it was heavenly, like melt-in-your-mouth tender but with a lot of caramelization. That was really Eric R.'s choice so I let him eat the majority of it. I really enjoyed the mussels and the artichokes! Everything was hot and delicious. I was sipping broth with a mussel shell when the bread ran out, and the host came out with more bread for us! It was so good. We asked to see a dessert menu. Eric R. had a tough choice between carrot cake and blondie with caramel ice cream, but was steered toward the blondie and did not regret it. I asked what the house made ice cream was for the day, and it was coconut matcha with a white chocolate shell topping. That sounded so perfect, and it was AMAZING. The evening was beautiful, the restaurant was lovely, the service was fantastic, and the food was delicious! That is the answer!

Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. We had a great time sitting on the patio, which was…read morenice because it allowed us to avoid the loud interior. The goat cheese with grilled peaches was absolutely amazing--great flavor and easily the highlight of the meal. If that were all we had eaten, I would have given this restaurant 5 stars. Unfortunately, everything after that was disappointing. I ordered the filet, which was one of the most expensive entrees on the menu, but it lacked flavor. The carrots were bland, and the potatoes were hard and also lacking in flavor. It was especially disappointing because everything was plated so beautifully. The cocktails were okay--beautifully presented, but not particularly memorable. I may come back and try a different entree, but I'm not sure the food was impressive enough to make this a must-return. I did not try the other items my friend got.

We reserved one of the greenhouses, and it was absolutely adorable. Perfect for a ladies brunch or…read morean intimate date. Just be prepared for the flies and ask for the fly swatting fan. The service was excellent from the valet to the hostesses and our server. The bathrooms were also spotless. The cocktails were great, and the veal meatballs and fried green tomatoes were easily the best things we ordered. Unfortunately, the entrées fell flat. We tried the shrimp and grits, salmon, and roasted chicken, and all lacked flavor. The salmon was slightly overcooked but still good. The shrimp did not taste fresh, the grits were underwhelming, and the chicken was dry. I asked for a different sauce, and the oil based chimichurri they recommended was delicious and saved the dish. Would I go back? Yes. The service, cocktails, appetizers, and greenhouse experience are worth it.

I'm still thinking about those fried green tomatoes -- perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The…read moresalmon was cooked to perfection: crispy on the outside and beautifully medium rare on the inside (exactly how it should be done). The arugula, pecan, and apple salad was lightly dressed and super fresh, which balanced everything out so well. And the real standout? The shrimp and grits. Hands down the best I've ever had. Those pepper jack cheese grits took it to another level -- rich, creamy, and just the right amount of kick. Can't wait to come back! We reheated our leftovers in the air fryer. Chefs kiss!

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!

Dedicated Tournament of Champion viewer right here! I have been to 4 out of the 5 winners…read morerestaurants to taste what is happening. So when I knew we would be in Nashville, there were no questions: we were going to Maneet's! Mocking bird was the best choice for us as Indian food would not have been the best for our kids, and me as I can be a picky eater. Easily made reservation on-line. Heads up, no real street parking in the area so we had to park across the street in a parking garage (for a fee.) It was a Saturday night and the place was bleak! I couldn't believe it. There loss... The interior is meticulously decorated. Everything was very modern with some flare like the giant mirrored mocking bird protruding from the wall (super cool.) Sitting inside, you felt a little upscale. I tried a few things as there were 6 of us at the table. We started with Don't Worry, Brie Happy and Keepin' It Rio. The Brie bites were DELICIOUS!! I am still thinking of them 2 months later. I should have ordered this as my entree as well! The Rio, I could have done without. Squishy and lacked flavor for me. My cousin had Tot's El Tio Fun. Needed something. I thought it was a little dry. I did the trio. My choices: Brussels, fried rice and mac and cheese. I didn't realize these would be smaller than the original side version. The brussels needed more of a sauce. The rice- I wanted the egg on top but apparently this only happens when it is just the side. The mac and cheese was good. My friend raved over the Wedge between Us salad. My husband had the Bird Is The Word and has nothing but good things to say. Also, what a cute kids meal served in an only school microwaveable type of meal. I also felt I had to get a desert so the cookies it was and they were a little hard. My complaint- their website advertises the Happy Hour specials. They have it posted on the stalls in the bathroom. Nowhere does it say that you can only have the Happy Hour specials if you sit at the bar or outside. This made me upset! Advertise better. Be clear. Overall: the BRIE!!! True Score: 3.75

I visited Kore on a Tuesday evening, and I was pleasantly surprised by how busy it was for a…read moreweeknight! Parking was easy, and even with the crowd, we were seated pretty quickly. The service was a 10/10--truly superior. Our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the menu and how almost everything could be ordered as shareable plates. The ambiance was also really nice and made it a great spot for trying several dishes and enjoying the evening. We ordered the plantains, duck tacos, sticky ribs, truffle mac & cheese, gnocchi, and crispy tuna. The STICKY RIBS were absolutely the star of the night! Crispy on the outside, moist and tender inside, plenty of meat, and packed with flavor. Oh my goodness...these alone are worth going back for! I already can't wait to have them again. The duck tacos were another favorite--well seasoned with a crispy wonton shell that gave them the perfect crunch. The crispy tuna was really tasty as well. The gnocchi had a little more sauce than I personally prefer, but it was still very good. The truffle mac & cheese was okay, but fairly average compared with some of the other dishes. The only dish I didn't enjoy was the plantains. They had a combination of sweet, salty, and a little spice that just didn't work for me. And don't skip the drinks! I had a frozen margarita that was DELICIOUS and the perfect addition to the meal. Overall, Kore was a great experience--from the service and atmosphere to several standout dishes. I'm definitely returning, especially for those sticky ribs! If you haven't tried Kore yet, add it to your Nashville list.

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!!

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.

Came here with my boyfriend for burger week. Unlike some other reviewers who have posted here, we…read morehad a great experience with the service. We did not have reservations but were able to snag 2 open seats at the sushi bar on a busy Friday around 6:15 pm. Our server was prompt, friendly, and kind. We each had a burger week burger and I had the Yuzu margarita. The margarita ($12) was delicious, and average price for a Nashville restaurant. I didn't find the burger to be anything special, but it was a good burger. A bit rare for my taste, but my boyfriend enjoyed it. It was quite large and a good deal for $8, in my opinion.

Love their happy hour half off sushi! Sushi is decent for their deal. Service was speedy. The…read moreambiance was nice and cozy. They do have limited seating, and their place is slightly tucked away. We loved the spicy salmon and shrimply irresistible rolls. 8.2/10

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!

It's a cute, small place that serves coffee, crepes and omelets…read more The prices are very reasonable! The strawberry coffee was fun, but the Mexicana crepe was pretty dry and lacking in flavor... however, it was better than the crepe we had in Paris. Most likely, we wouldn't return

I'm not gonna lie...this was not my choice, but it won me over! I'm generally a down home cooking…read morecountry breakfast kind of guy, but we were in town for a college visit and the wifey was wanting crepes...so I'm immediately having flash backs of Talladega Nights and getting excited to eat some "really thin pancakes". These "really thin pancakes" were thicc! I got a savory crepe with chorizo, eggs, and salsa verde, as well as a banana and peanut butter crepe. Both were very hearty and satisfying...although after the chorizo crepe I could've gone for something lighter than the peanut butter. The vibe was a little bland, but thankfully the food wasn't and the staff was super warm and inviting!

Food was amazing. Tastes the same as the food we got in Seoul and Pyeongtaek…read more Best tofu stew in Nashville!!

I mean...where have I been? This place was phenomenal. I knew it had to be good when it was packed…read moreat 3pm. Flavor. Service. Everything great! The food was amazing! I asked the server to order me what am she would get and it was so good! Every. Single. Bite.