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City House
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,707)At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.
The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.Henrietta Red
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(243)Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.
Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends.
Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast.
Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.
O-Ku - Nashville
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.8(2,205)O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.The Optimist - Nashville
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(3,093)The Optimist transports landlocked Tennesseans to the coast for super-fresh, sustainably sourced seafood. Our menu weaves together classic and modern seafood favorites, cocktails of the season complement the fare, and an extensive outdoor patio and “game” area complete the full experience.
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(9)Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen in Nashville's Germantown is the perfect spot for craft beer enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Located next to the Nashville Sounds stadium and just a short trip from downtown, it's an ideal destination for locals and visitors. Our signature dishes include handmade pretzels, slow-smoked BBQ, and house-made sausages, all crafted with scratch cooking techniques. With 38 unique beers on tap served in 1L steins, and our famous Big Ass Mimosas, there's something for everyone.
The atmosphere at Von Elrod's is vibrant and welcoming, featuring a spacious outdoor beer garden complete with games, making it a great place to relax with friends. Our cozy yet lively setting is perfect for any occasion, and we proudly offer the best weekend brunch in Nashville. Whether you're looking for a fun night out or a leisurely brunch, Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen delivers an unforgettable experience.Star Rover
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(94)Star Rover Sound is throwing it back to the great American steakhouse, an institution that transcends time and trend. Steak Dinners at Star Rover will offer the complete experience – cut in-house steaks paired with crisp salads and crisper cocktails, bottomless triple-cooked fries and onion rings, fresh-baked dinner rolls, live music, and good times.
Just like the 1970s West Texas steakhouses that Chef/Owner Ford Fry so fondly remembers, guests will be reintroduced to an era when steak dinners weren’t just for special occasions but were an everyday luxury – complete with checkered tablecloths, a candlelit glow, and Sharpies for signing the walls.
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- KKristenSan Antonio •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThank you for the great Easter brunch!!! The service was amazing!More infoPelato - NashvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• Germantown•4.7
- KKateVIPLondon •15 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent - Cheryl our server was lovely and the food (particularly the oysters) were outstanding!More infoHenrietta RedPrice: Expensive• American• Germantown•4.8
- MMickalaNashville •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood was amazing. The most most delicious chicken we’ve ever had. The pasta was incredible. Ambience wonderful and staff so polite!More infoGeistPrice: Expensive• American• Germantown•4.8
- CChuckNashville •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoOur food and service was outstanding, Extremely knowledgeable service, very friendly. The food was excellent, especially the tartare and the asparagus and mozzarella, really incredible and a very special mealMore infoRolf and DaughtersPrice: Moderate• American• Germantown•4.8
- LLouisNew Orleans / Louisiana •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat food by great people. When back in Nashville, we will return.More infoCity HousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Germantown•4.8
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Germantown represents one of Nashville's newest up-and-coming areas. With the proliferation of young professionals drawn to affordable renovated housing, Germantown has become a new hot spot for hip bars and hit restaurants for visitors and locals alike. Visitors can enjoy delicious burgers at American-style grills. Germantown also offers a number of seafood restaurants as well as steakhouses. You will also find hip vegetarian places and local cuisine purveying Southern Comfort food and playing live bluegrass music. Nashville is one of the best cities in the United States for live music, which means that there are live concerts to be found at many of these restaurants and bars. Enjoy everything from alternative country to intimate singer-songwriter sessions while eating a meal or having a drink.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Germantown is Rolf and Daughters
The best vegan restaurants in Germantown are Germantown Cafe, Pelato - Nashville and Rolf and Daughters
The best vegetarian restaurants in Germantown are City House, Henrietta Red and Pelato - Nashville
The restaurants with the best service in Germantown are Rolf and Daughters, Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville and Henrietta Red
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Germantown are Rolf and Daughters, O-Ku - Nashville and Geist