If you already know about this place, I can't offer you much: it met every expectation. Beautiful space (I'd not been to the old location so no comparison to give), flawless service, eventful and delicious cuisine! If you don't know about this place, imagine The Bear meets The Menu, but without anxiety attacks or murder. Staff with just the right amount of personality, and all incredibly knowledgable. And the wines, the wines the wines! The petite pairing is a fantastic option for lighter drinkers who don't want to miss out on the full experience. A memorable birthday dinner for our family and I wish The Catbird Seat many more successful years! A Nashville jewel at this point. read more

So many interesting mixtures of flavors are ingredients, and they all work well for the most part! The menu for that evening is included in the photos, but my personal favorite was the stuffed chicken wing! They also had some great drinks with a mixologist that had some very smart suggestions. The restaurant features a caffeinless coffee drink that is highlighted in a few drinks, and its made of sweet potato, how smart! Definitely a must visit in Nashville! read more

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Unmatched Culinary Artistry in Nashville Living in Nashville, The Catbird Seat is one of those "must-experience" (at least once) destinations . The level of innovation here is staggering., likely the reason for their Michelin star in 2025. The meal is a parade of "how did they even do this?" moments. The menu is exceptionally exotic, featuring ingredients you simply don't see elsewhere. Some of the most memorable highlights for us included: * The Kombucha Scoby Aguachile, which was a masterclass in texture and fermentation. * The Dahlia Root with Peach Pit & Dill--an incredibly creative use of botanical elements. * The Celeriac with Radishes and Morels, which tasted like the absolute best version of the earth. Beyond the food, the cocktails were exceptional. Every dish is served as a thoughtful small plate, allowing you to focus entirely on the flavors before the team seamlessly swaps your settings for the next surprise. What really set the night apart, though, was the exceptional customer service. The staff was so attentive; several people went out of their way to wish Nandy a happy birthday, and they even brought out a special candled dessert to celebrate. Nandy thoroughly enjoyed every single item served. If you are looking for an experience that is truly unmatched in the city, this is it. It's not just dinner; it's a front-row seat to culinary theater. read more

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Maybe 3-4 dishes whey of a perfect meal. Loved the laidback & causal atmosphere. The cooks double as the servers which give an unprecedented way to gain more knowledge about the dishes. Tied with best n/a pairing I've ever had. Omelette fish was freaking insane. The watermelon tea was also unreal. read more

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Coming here is such a treat. It's definitely a special occasion when visiting. The head chefs are so sweet, and I love that all of the chefs come around at some point to bring you your dishes and explain all of the ingredients. Every dish is so thoughtfully prepared. Ingredients you never thought you'd have (foie gras in a dessert???), come together in perfect harmony. I love this place and I can't wait to come back. read more

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We had a great meal! Service was great and unpretentious for a Michelin star restaurant. Atmosphere was great, real treat to watch the staff preparing and plating. Food was definitely Michelin star worthy! Great flavors and love the pacing and grouping of the dishes. One of the better restaurants I've been to this year! read more

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The Catbird Seat remains our favorite restaurant in Nashville -- and one of the best dining experiences we've had anywhere. This was our second visit, now in their new home, and it somehow outdid the first. The chef's counter experience is what makes this place special. Watching the team work in real time and being able to interact throughout the evening adds a level of personalization you rarely find. We experienced the Fall 2025 tasting menu with wine pairings. Highlights included tomatoes with hoja santa and huckleberry, Osetra caviar, shiitake and cardamom, Jonah crab vichyssoise, sturgeon with chamomile, eggplant with pistachio and unicorn grits, foie gras with shiso and seaweed, chicken wing with macadamia and truffle, Carolina Gold rice with merguez, pork loin with porcini and pine nut, and a beautifully balanced progression of desserts featuring tomato leaf sherbet and mochi with apple and cultured cream. The wine pairing was thoughtful and elevated every course. The pacing felt seamless. Every dish made sense. The Catbird Seat consistently delivers an experience that feels immersive, intentional, and personal. We will return without hesitation. read more

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I just had one of the most memorable meals of my lifetime. I knew it would be good - I mean hell... they have a Michelin star but I did not expect it to be that good. Yes, it is expensive. You will feel it. But every single bite felt intentional, surprising, and honestly friggin' magical. The tasting menu is a full on journey of culinary excellence. Some plates were playful, some were deeply comforting, and some just made me sit there in silence trying to figure out how food could taste like that... literally some bites made me be feel high - like I'd just taken a rip off of Anthony Bourdain's favorite bong. And not to mention an amazingly eclectic playlist in the background. The chefs and staff were incredible. Super knowledgeable, warm, and not pretentious at all. It felt intimate and special without being stiff or formal. You can tell they really care about the experience, not just the plating. The drinks were also fantastic. Thoughtful pairings, beautiful presentation, and everything worked with the food instead of competing with it. I'm a Negroni connoisseurs and they served me one of the best of my life. This is not a casual weeknight dinner spot. This is a "we are celebrating something" or "we love food and want to be blown away" or "we just sold a kidney" kind of place. But nevertheless, I left full inspired and genuinely grateful I got to experience it in this lifetime. Food is the ultimate art imho and I felt like I was tasting a Picasso masterpiece. If you are into food, creativity, and being surprised... and aren't a picky snob... The Catbird Seat is absolutely worth it. Save up, make a night of it, and trust the chefs. It's so damn good. read more

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Brilliant. Exciting. A fabulous way to spend the evening. I usually skip places that feature over the top fancy plates. They scream overachieving chef and a failure to execute. But Catbird puts out a 20+ course dinner of mostly very sophisticated complex plates that virtually each and every one is blasting with flavor and a true joy to eat. Then to be able to sit at the counter surrounding the kitchen and watch how perfectly orchestrated the team and the stations are. What an incredible way for a foodie to explore. Impeccable service by a team entirely of friendly approachable knowledgeable folks. Sure it's expensive. For good reason. Yes, it's a longish meal, well over 2 hours and change on the Saturday night we visited. So plan ahead, wait until your wallet is a touch fatter and you've plenty of time to linger. Then go as often as you possibly can get reservations. read more

I really wanted to like this place, was excited to try one of the new class of Southern restaurants that started to get Michelin stars Here's what I liked: *Chef(s) have perspective and can build flavor *Staff is friendly and mostly attentive *When they hit the dish is delicious Here's what I didn't like: *Most of the dishes need editing, many of dishes attempt to do too much, and flavors are muddled. *Service lacks Michelin levels of hospitality *The meal feels like a rollercoaster of zigging and zagging *The NA tasting was awful, I did not drink most of it because it tasted soapy when I said this they did give me a discount but let's be honest when you get a star you need to do better. *they serve a delicious chocolate cake at the end and then brought me an after dinner drink that was so bitter my mouth can still feel it. I ended up getting some huitlacoche tacos to clear my palette. In the end the chef owners are clearly talented, however they are doing that thing where they are more concerned about what they create than what the diner experiences. It's why they are trying too hard to be bold, and have a perspective but it feels like sometimes they don't have a clear picture of their voice. The irony is if they didn't have a star I would probably have thought it was really good for a local Nashville restaurant. But the star creates a new standard. If you've never been to a Michelin experience you will probably enjoy it throughly because it's interesting, but if you've been to more than one in your life you'll probably chalk this into the 50% of one star restaurants that you aren't sure how they got their star because the other 50% of one stars are so amazing. read more

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A full service, prix fixe at the bar dining experience nearly worthy of Michelin mention. Every course was innovative, full of flavors and textures. There is a full bar and extensive wine list. The only negative was a positive; keeping the food prep area clean is essential, but spraying the counter near open ingredient containers leads to contamination. read more

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Food is incredible. It's fine dining and creative so there are some very unique items that you need to be open to. The service is excellent and they do a great job checking in often but not being overbearing. The ambiance of the restaurant is ivery upbeat and exciting but chill and relaxed at the same time. This is what Michelin star dining should be. read more

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A little over five years ago, The Catbird Seat was my very first experience with progressive dining. It was. An amazing experience from beginning to end and it set the bar for what I expect from a restaurant. Many years and Michelin-starred eateries later, they are still my number 1. So, when the opportunity came to visit again, I jumped at it!!! Still amazing and still worth a visit! read more

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We had a lovely first visit at The Catbird Seat! I expected the atmosphere to be a little stuffier considering the vibe of their shared space with Patterson House, but I was pleasantly surprised by the warm and not-too-buttoned-up space right off the bat. Great music too! We loved watching the chefs carefully working around each other, and it was such a treat to chat with Andy Doubrava, whose passion for a beautiful plate really shines through in his food. Some of our food highlights: the "omelette," smoked oyster, and stuffed chicken wing, although so many of these dishes were fun and thought-provoking, and somehow so comforting. And I'll tell you one thing for sure - we did not leave hungry. A few things that kept me at a 4 star: food-wise, we were disappointed with the surf and turf dish - I had a good amount of lobster shell in mine, and I was surprised by the use of coulotte. It was tough. The sauce was absolutely stunning, though! I believe this was the first time they served this dish, so it seems like that's a risk that comes with the concept of their menu. Otherwise, we were surprised by the lack of parking accommodations for the price point of the meal. All parking is paid - the garage across the street is exorbitant - on a Wednesday, we paid $31.50 for two hours, and the valet is $18. We would have opted to valet, but we found a post of theirs from a couple months back mentioning that the garage was validated. What disappointed me most is that apart from calling the restaurant, up-to-date information is nowhere to be found. On the service side of things, everyone was so nice, but I felt that a couple areas were lacking (but not terrible by any means whatsoever) - we arrived 5 minutes before our reservation, and it took us about 15 minutes to be seated. We also were never asked if we wanted a second round of drinks. Not sure if this area suffers a bit because of the amount of table resettings, but just felt like a shortcoming. All things considered, this was such a fun experience and a wonderful meal. Definitely would recommend drinks at Patterson House beforehand as well read more

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Unfortunately this has ruined all other restaurants for me. I've had a favorite tasting menu that hasn't been beat in years... until I traveled to Nashville and came here. Initially I checked in at Patterson House waiting until my seating is open. Service is nice all throughout from waiting until the end. Coat check keeps your belongings safe too. As it is with this place, it seems that the chefs and selection rotate every so often so there's not much of a point to explain every bit of a menu that you should be going in blind. I was able to come here for Valentine's Day for a special time and was happy with the offerings. All of the drinks were well crafted and I enjoyed the ones with the fat washes especially. For the food, they were good but the one that really blew my mind was the one with the black trumpets. It was a semi-sweet pastry-like half moon topped with the mushrooms. It was so good and unique to every tasting menu I've had... it was that moment that I decided that this was my favorite restaurant (sorry to the city I reside in, but this is the one place that beat it out). I was worried from some reviews that picked other places over this one in Nashville... but after going to other tasting menus, I respectfully disagree. I think the one thing that they could improve on is telling the story of each dish, but it's clear that a lot of thought was put into every one of them whether that was the ingredient, how they prepared it, where they sourced it, or the order to eat them in. I just wish I knew more. Absolutely would come back and bring more people. read more

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June 2025, Catbird Seat 6.0: For those unfamiliar, the Catbird Seat has been Nashville's flagship fine dining option since its opening in 2011. Head chef(s) bring their own unique concept to the brand and rotate every 2-3 years. Former chefs Josh Habiger (Bastion), Trevor Moran (Locust), and Ryan Poli (Iggy's) are now Nashville legends in their own rights for their current establishments and so it's such a delight when Catbird has new set of chefs, as it hopefully means the start of a legacy. Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava started at Catbird in fall 2024. Around the same time, the lease at the space the Catbird Seat and their sister cocktail bar, the Patterson House, ran out and the owners decided that after 16 years, it was finally time to move out of the old house on Music Row and into a larger, more modern space. I think like me, a lot of people have been waiting to try them once the new space was ready, which happened in mid-May. But what a meal. This was easily my favorite Catbird Seat iteration to date - nuanced, amazing, punchy flavors, great technique throughout, only one dish I wasn't too wild about (the Carolina Gold rice dish had too many strong flavors going on for me). I came solo, but made new BFFs with the awesome retiree couple sitting next to me, who have been to every chef set here and a fair amount of fine dining around the US. They agreed and thought this was the best version of food for the menu yet. Tiffani and Andy were known for a concept they did last year called "Slow Burn," that they took around the country before taking the helm at Catbird, but Tiffani says their menu here is only 1/12th Slow Burn these days, and they are tweaking things every day. It's highly seasonal, focused in local ingredients (lot of peaches, tomato, catfish, Carolina gold rice right now) and with a high degree of attention to sustainability (no element goes to waste, was really reminiscent of Alouette in CPH in this regard.) I wouldn't call this a "southern" menu, but it does lean that way. My standout bites were the chicken wing, deboned and stuffed with a corn nduja, sweet/savory dipping sauce, and a tomato/corn gelee tartlet (which I didn't get a pic of, the tartlet in my pics is the foie gras tartlet, which they took away and replaced after my pic.) The peach pit soufflé with oat streusel ice cream and peach granita was also really standout to me - just exceptional flavor with really amazing mouthfeel for hot/cold elements. This whole menu is a slam dunk. 12 courses, $165 plus tax and 20% service fee. I eat at fine dining around the world regularly and this is actually a good price for what it is. I did the full beverage pairing ($140) but the NA pairing my retiree BFFs did ($85) looked really good and I kind of want to come back just to try that. I thought there were a few bumps in the road service-wise (did the wine pairing but didn't get my first glass until after my first bite but was easily rectified by giving me a bit extra of that wine later, they accidentally almost gave me something I couldn't eat because dietary restrictions buy Chef Andy was laser-eyed and noticed, took it away before I had taken a bite, and replaced within 60 seconds with what should have been served to me.) But I also wonder if part of those bumps was getting used to the new space - it's a slightly larger space than the old, with a 6-seat wine lounge before the restaurant and three additional seats in the actual restaurant and it was completely full on a Friday night. It felt a bit hectic to keep up with all the simultaneous meals with what is ultimately a pretty small staff (and honestly it got progressively hotter in the space throughout the night - they need to sort their AC situation, too.) For anyone wondering about the space itself - it's nice. The old house on Division street had always been too small and was kind of falling apart at the end days. Both the Patterson House and the Catbird Seat largely retained the same look & design (Patterson even took their mirrored, designed ceiling), but everything is a touch bigger and just more comfortable for guests. Catbird now also has a Wine Lounge before the restaurant - wish they told me that in one of their 10 pre-arrival texts, as I might have opted for a drink there instead of Patterson before the meal. Regardless, I think it's one of three serious contenders from Nashville for a Michelin when they release their South guide, and honestly is the strongest of the three by a lot. (And consider it stronger than some of the one-stars I've been to in Austin and Atlanta.) A wonderful meal when you want to treat yourself, laid back vibe with warm hospitality and just really inventive, flavorful food from Andy and Tiffani. Will easily come here again and again. read more

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This was the most unique dinning experience I've ever had. The Catbird Seat is nothing less than exceptional. From the experience when you first walk in to when you finish your last course, any customer can walk away feeling satisfied and eager to come back. In each course you can taste the dedication and knowledge from these chefs. It truly is an experience and you must be willing to say yes to each dish. Every ingredient is farm to table from local to other regions. Before each course, the chefs will explain what you are about to digest. This is a very intimate dinning experience with less than 20 customers dinning at a time. You are watching each dish be prepared in front of you. I believe The Catbird Seat is worth every dollar. Each person is knowledgeable about the restaurant, food, and alcohol. I would recommend anyone to go here and experience what The Catbird Seat has to offer! read more

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Never in my life have I felt so full. We did a full drink pairing with our meal and my goodness was everything tasty. Out of the 12 courses we had I'd say 4 were an S tier 7 A tier and 1 C tier. #tier list.... The vibes immaculate the service incredible and so much food given the small plates. Now to pricing where do I begin. Including the full drink pairing it do be a pretty penny. With that in mind I would say worth it for the experience you get at a Michelin star restaurant. Will I be going back... Yes... Soon... No... Why... because this is obviously a place you don't frequent unless you got it like that. If you got money to spend I'd say get a reservation.... Goodluck they book up quite fast. read more

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We've been wanting to go here since we moved here three years ago. When we found out they got a Michelin star, we immediately booked reservations. I honestly was SO incredibly nervous as I'm such a picky eater. My husband loves trying new food and I definitely do not. I kid you not; this is the BEST restaurant I've ever been to. To preface, my dad is a chef and my mom is also in food service. I've worked in kitchens before. But this? Elite. Once again, I'm so picky. I don't eat seafood. I don't eat mushrooms. I don't try new things. This place changed my whole outlook. I didn't have one thing here I didn't like. I was also nervous I'd have to stop at Taco Bell on the way home because I'd be hungry. Nah, I was stuffed before even dessert came out. We only got Brett's name, but every. single. person from hostess to chef absolutely killed it. I would 110% go back here. Amazing. Absolutely amazing. Everything was so clean and tasty. Just blown away. You guys killed it. read more

beautiful space, mostly counter seating, friendly service, tasty and interesting food. Not everything was a hit, but we were pretty early on into a new menu so they could be refining stuff a bit. But overall enjoyed the meal and will return read more

Very underwhelming, 2nd time here, first was 10 years ago. Was excited to come back, but a big disappointment! Definitely not deserving of a Michelin star. There was no depth or complexity to the food; very boring and nothing memorable. Unfortunately the only memorable thing was how salty the food was. Good service, staff was nice. They took an empty glass of wine from me half way through the meal and didn't ask if I wanted another. Cool ambiance and atmosphere, that was enjoyable. Wouldn't recommend for the price tag; try something else. read more

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i just made my second visit to the catbird seat, and both times the ambiance, food, and service have been absolutely amazing. the setting is modern but warm, and it is fascinating to see everyone at work in the kitchen as you eat. it may not matter to some, but the soundtrack to both meals has also been great. i would also note that i am vegetarian. although i do not have a great deal of experience with fine dining, i get the impression that some restaurants would give anyone with dietary restrictions short shrift. not so here. although they complimented the courses eaten by my non-vegetarian partner, each course i had was specially created for a vegetarian, and it seemed as though a great deal of thought went into them. also, when explaining the courses, i received a full explanation as to the rationale and technique, as did my partner. the people here really seem to nerd out over food, and they love to talk about it, which makes for an awesome experience. finally, the beverage pairing was exquisite. i know i will be back, and i would recommend that anyone with an interest in fine dining add the catbird seat to their list. read more

This is likely the best restaurant in Nashville and it does try its best. Was good but not comparable to restaurants in bigger cities. Apparently it's an incubator of chefs for the city and I can see that as this restaurant does have the atmosphere of reaching for the top tier. It probably has achieved that in Nashville. That being said there was nothing really spectacular. Dishes were generally ok to good. When they present food they will present to each individual group. However they sometimes present at the same time and end up talking over each other. They should work on spacing out the timing as it's hard to hear the presentation. Wine pairing was mediocre. Nothing stood out. read more

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This was my first visit here and it was quite the experience. The service and attention to detail was incredible. The 12 courses kept us constantly guessing what was next as we watched different stations preparing the next delicious concoction. Out of all the tasting menus I've had this was the most unique. I will definitely be back for another amazing dinner! read more

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came here with a friend for the first time. I really like how the restaurant is set up so that we can watch the chefs work. It was fun to see them make the dishes and get a preview of what might come next. To drink, I had the Chai Paloma which I really really liked, a fun fall twist on a classic drink. As for the food, there were a few courses that I absolutely loved - squash, spicebush sausage (with bread from one of my favorite bakeries), the beef, and the mochi dessert. some of the other dishes were fairly good (omelette, squash, chicken wing, the other desserts) but a few missed the mark for my friend and I. I know not every dish will resonate with everyone, but was hoping more of them would have. nevertheless, the staff was super kind and provided excellent explanations of the food we were eating. I do wish however, that we had gotten the menu at the beginning of our dinner so that we could follow along with every course, because it was sometimes hard to remember exactly what was in each dish as they gave us a lot of information when the presented each one. overall, we had a generally good experience, but not sure I'd rush to come back here. read more

Food and wine pairing was exceptional. Chefs were inventive. Servers were delightful and informative. I was treated for my birthday last month and it was epic! read more

Possibly the best restaurant in Nashville. I went before they earned their Michelin star and already thought they were worthy of it. One of the best tasting menus I've had and the service is exceptional. If you're into fine dining, this is the place. Truly one of the greatest meals I've had read more

This is the tasting menu restaurant of Nashville. A must visit for any self respecting lover in the art of food. We had some hits and misses on our visit both with the food and wine. I thought the wine pairings were lackluster and uninspired. For me this was the most disappointing part of the visit. The food was overall good; some dishes better than others with the desserts surprisingly excellent. The staff was friendly but not overly attentive. The head chef was out the day we were visiting so maybe they were just extra focused on their tasks. Overall we enjoyed our visit and would comeback. read more

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Fancy place for fancy people. We saw that this is a great experience to have once in our lifetime, so we decided to do it. It is on the pricy side, and the bites you get are one bit wonders. Each menu is prepared different by the chef, so going one day will be different from other days. If you opt in for the drink pairing, they go really well and compliment each bite. That of course is an additional cost. Don't expect to come here and not spend a lot cause it's not the place for that. Everything was great, the ambiance was wonderful. Each dish was very delicious. The only complaint I had was how loud the music was. I could barely hear the chef telling us what each plate was. read more

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I will say a few things, I am not here to knock this restaurant as the experience was very good. I like the process, speed of preparation or plate arrivals. The food was fresh. Very clean, and no shortcuts, at this price point I would not expect any less. *Keep in mind the menu will change and vary. So on food, only one dish was ok. This style of coursed meals with tasting dishes tapas whatever you wish to call it, I only give a 25% "failure" rate on their dishes. By failure to be clear, to me is it was not a wow or lacked a complex flavor profile. There are levels to this and I further explain below. This restaurant only lacked on one dish, which is phenomenal. I've been to plenty where 50% of the course was beyond lacking. However, some people may feel like this portion is a knock. But I am not knocking it, merely comparing. If you are a major foodie who has been to some really high end restaurants where the meal is coursed out, the experience here was not as complex. Again not saying it's bad and hands down is the Best Nashville has to offer. These restaurants I speak of, which are more expensive but not by much provide a holy taste buds Batman experience. I explain this in the sense of dominos. Each domino is a flavor which hits your tongue. You want these dominos to basically fall progressively on your palate. Also in the right order. This restaurant did do excellent on the flavor profiles but was not at the super high end experienced chefs. Who have long careers and a large portfolio of knowledge and science behind food. I will again reiterate that it might not be fair to do this restaurant vs every other restaurant in America. However, the price does constitute it in this review. I do see these chefs are definitely in the younger crowd and the future does hold good potential. Also one must consider, what costs 300 in this city would probably cost 450 in the major metropolitan city's. I feel like they have done extremely well working with what they got, in the local farm to table concept. This might be why we have some of the limitations in the complexity of the dishes, which I was expecting and previously experienced. I'm not even sure if you can call it a short coming, however I want to be beyond clear this is strictly for the most boogie people. If I take this back from the perspective of someone who never eats or seeks out that crazy, wallet busting, dining experiences you will have an amazing meal. Even those who do will enjoy themselves very much. I am just putting this review out not to make people skeptical. It's just I see so many reviews, to many people this restaurant is an honest representation. But again, the consideration is these people may not be willing to spend 7-800 for 2 people to have dinner not including drinks. Again, this is my opinion and I also would like give my sincere apologies to the head chefs. I hope you do not take this negatively. You guys are doing wonderful and keep up the great work. I would like to add, to the many restaurants I have been too this one did excellent on failed dishes. It is in the top 3 which is impressive. I would definitely overall, with complexity put it in the top 10 restaurants. Very nice accolades and nothing less than 5 stars considering all these things. Visit dates were CMA week. read more

Had to wait outside in a line forever. Super LOUD annoying (heavy metal) music that got worse as the night went on. Staff are in different to whether you have questions. Food was safe and boring. Go elsewhere as plenty of great options in the area. This is all hype and fake. read more

My favorite restaurant in Nashville !! Been here 4 times and every time is just as good if not better !! I can't believe they don't have a Michelin star ! read more

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CatBirdSeat had been on my list for quite some time so I was super excited when I was able to score a reservation for 1. Unfortunately, when you try to book via Tock, it does not allow you to select for 1 person, so I called and left a voicemail and within 2 days I received a phone call whereby my reservation was then processed. Thanks Aaron! Prior to your arrival, they contact you regarding any food allergies and while I do not have any allergies per se, I have not consumed red meat or pork in over 20+ years, so it is safe to assume, an allergy has probably developed. Nonetheless, CBS accommodated me and I was very appreciative. When you arrive, there is not a sign for CatBirdSeat, so you check in at the podium located inside The Patterson House, which looks super cool and is on my list for my next visit! When they are ready for you, the hostess will walk you back outside, into a side door and up the elevator to the 2nd floor where all of the seats are placed around the chef's counter. Besides the chef's counter, the only other seating is a cute leather banquette situated in a corner that is reserved for a party of 4. As soon as I was seated, I knew I was in for a spectacular evening as the music was pumping with a good mix of 70's-90's music at a perfect decibel and it made for a fun evening. As I bopped my head to the beats, I was presented with a welcome tea and almost immediately, the service began. Every single dish was presented in creative serving bowls and plates and the delivery and presentation of each dish was delivered with aplomb. While every dish was simply delicious, I particularly enjoyed the sweet potato fish with matcha and I am not normally a fan of matcha. The shrimp and grits with truffles was served in a huge warm bowl and I wanted to lay my face on the bowl, it felt so good! The staff was excellent and attentive and I cannot wait to come back as the menu changes often depending on what fresh and local ingredients are available. read more

The Catbird Seat - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This was a wonderful experience- seeing them make the food you are enjoying is awesome. The service could not have been better even considering allergies. read more

This is a difficult restaurant to review, because it depends on what you value. A $700 all inclusive dinner for two is not for everyone. Especially in Nashville, where every other restaurant we dined was low key junk food. But, if you want fine dining in a great atmosphere, and the money isn't a deal breaker, this is an excellent restaurant. Catbird Seat is in the same building as the Patterson House, and you're ushered into an elevator to reach the "dining room." It's nearly entirely bar seating around an open kitchen, where a small army is preparing each dish. This is not a stuffy or fancy restaurant like most tasting menus. Jeans wouldn't be out of place here. The 12 course early seating tasting menu was mostly seafood based, with none of the traditional staples (no cavier, no A5, no truffles, minimal foie gras). Each creative and beautiful dish is very small (and probably should be a bit larger), but you do leave this restaurant properly full. A chef explains each dish as it's presented, but the sommelier (who pours seven wines during your meal) is the star. His enthusiasm and deep knowledge increased my limited wine expertise exponentially. Catbird Seat is a lively, more casual tasting menu experience. If the cost doesn't scare you away, I'd highly recommend. read more

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I enjoyed the experience and people more than the food. The food was good, I just mean it's a whole vibe to enjoy. If you are planning a trip to Nashville I would definitely recommend it. The stand-out dish to me was the photo I posted. I wish I could tell you the name because they do give you a menu at the end but my Instagram was not in order for like the last 2 or 3 photos. LOL read more

The Catbird Seat - Favorite - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Average Joe review here: Exclusive, pricey, and worth every penny.** But if you ain't one of them foodie kinda folks and need a common person's take - here is what you're in for: ** If you only eat chicken nuggets dipped in ranch - or have to pick the onions off a burger - this is not your place!! Concept: Catbird Seat features executive chefs from around the world who stay for one or two annual seasons. During the year, the menu changes to reflect the flavors of the four seasons. You will get a multi-course meal (we had 15 courses) and may pay extra for wine pairings. I personally found the wine pairings freaking awesome. I don't know much about wines - but all I can say is they just made sense. Tasting the wine with the bites was fun by itself! But don't get carried away - you're going to want to pace yourself on the alcohol (more to come). Atmosphere: First things first -- Dress comfortable - for real. You will see a couple in their finest dinnerware and another party with Slayer T-shirt's! So wear whatever you feel comfortable with and is respectful of others as you share an intimate space. From the get go you're going to feel really important. You will be met by a staff member who patiently monitors the awkward silence on the $29.99, two-way radio with optional CIA-issue earpiece. It's a tad awkward as you're kinda just standing on the street corner... but then you're also looking at folks passing by like, "What up G's I'm at the Catbird, yo!" But nevertheless you're kinda chilling until they tell you your spot is ready. And just in the moment you're questioning life's decisions - that two-way crackles and you're ushered into a private entrance and into an elevator which takes you to the second floor -- or the Catbird Seat. You sit at what I can only describe as an American Hibachi - meaning you sit around a small kitchen in a horseshoe shape. There is plenty of distance between parties and it feels very individualized. The chefs prepare courses of food in front of you and expertly plate the food in beautiful presentations! The Food Ok, look... if you're favorite meal is Longhorn steakhouse - this is going to be a drastic departure and somewhat uncomfortable at first. Go in with an open mind and prepare to leave full! So let's talk about those 12-15 courses. Prepare to blow your basic-Azz mind. You may not understand what you're eating or fully appreciate the talent it takes to execute the food being presented to you... but like fine art - you will stare at the show and marvel at its beauty while having no idea what the exceptional staff just eloquently explained to you. The courses are small bites of exotic and exquisite fare that you looked your mamma in her soul and promised you wouldn't eat. And as you focus on the word, "sea urchin," a chef rambles on about some broth - you also begin praying to the lord of beans and cornbread for forgiveness... because the strange looking bite in front of you is really, really, really good!! You're going out of your comfort zone tonight - but you will be glad you did! Service: Despite the fact you decided to wear your crocks and fancy flannel shirt - this restaurant is swankier than the back room at Golden Coral - and the service is truly exceptional. Whether you can appreciate what they are explaining or not - the entire crew takes a lot of time to explain every dish and help guests understand what makes it special. You will furrow your brow and nod accordingly while you kick your pinky finger out and dive into a mysterious bite of something that is nothing short of magical. And big guys - don't worry... you will be stuffed when you leave! Bottom Line: throw on some jeans and a decent shirt. Make reservations for some date weeks from now. Then treat that special person in your life to a really awesome culinary experience. Oh yea - and check out Patterson House on the way out the door... it's why you paced yourself on alcohol... it's a feast of exotic cocktails and snacks!!! And by snacks - they have menu items that will make even the most seasoned chicken nugget expert happy!! Cheers :-) read more

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Catbird Seat is the most unique dining experience I've ever had. In an intimate bar setting centered around the chefs plating each meal it's kind of like dinner and a show. The chefs were fabulous and it was so cool to watch. It was fun to have the different chefs presenting their dish so we got to chat with all of them. There is a set prix fixe menu and they tell you to expect to stay about 2.5 hours. We had 14 courses on the Summer menu which highlighted mostly seafood and fresh produce. Even though they were all small bites the food was really rich so i did not leave hungry. There was only one dish with short rib but no other meat course. This is not the place to come if you're picky about food, although they are able to cater to allergies and to vegetarian/vegan diets as well. The only small downsides for me was that it was really hot in the room (after all there is a kitchen in the middle) and there were a few I did not want to try but the chefs were right there so I felt pressured to try everything (although my friend helped me out with a few dishes). Although this experience isn't for everyone it was what I hoped it'd be and more. read more

The Catbird Seat - The Summer menu - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Amazing food. Very adventurous menu but not in a way that you don't want to eat it! The seating/experience is a 10/10. The kitchen staff explains the food perfectly. I would go here all the time if I could! Small and intimate seating, really fun creative drinks, lots of plates to try, and you leave satisfied but not stuffed. read more

I will start off by saying that this is a really special restaurant. We have been previously for a winter menu & it was a gorgeous experience. We went again a few days ago & while all of the staff are lovely, we were let down. We found the summer menu to very vegetable-reliant (a lot of tomato dishes) and just simply not worth the price point. Also, the summer wine pairing was all whites this time with the exception of two lighter reds at the conclusion. While I get this is a summer menu, we really missed variety. When you are talking about nearly $700 for 2 people (with the wine pairing)... you would expect more special protein preparations for that level of pricing. It was our anniversary also this time & other than a "happy anniversary" at the beginning of the meal, there was nothing else. Although there was many birthdays around us & they all got special desserts with a candle. Anyways, I won't rate this place lower than a 4 as it's a unique place with talented, creative chefs. BUT they really missed the mark for us this time. I'd have to say, if we didn't have a previous experience with them- we probably would never go back. I don't suggest going here for a special occasion if you have never been before. You can't preview the menu & you don't exactly know if what they end up preparing will be things you enjoy. Out of all the courses this time, we only really loved 3 of the dishes. It just felt very "phoned in". We may try again in the future but probably won't return anytime soon. read more

The Catbird Seat - Corn pudding w/shaved black truffle. - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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