Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Nashville

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1. Commons Club Kitchen and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(251)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 7 times today

Serving as the social epicenter of Virgin Hotels Nashville, Commons Club offers an interactive experience with three distinct spaces inviting locals and hotel guests alike to eat, drink and explore Music Row. The Kitchen boasts an open-style kitchen concept and dining room including an exclusive chef’s table. Guests can enjoy an elevated mix of small plates, craveable entrées and sides available for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. The Bar offers thoughtfully crafted cocktails, a curated wine selection and a menu of bites. Adjacent to the bar is The Shag Room, a swanky space with a southern twist that features wrap-around tiered seating and a fringe ceiling installation evoking an enjoyable setting for both travelers and locals.

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2. Central Bar + Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(68)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 2 times today

Central Bar + Kitchen is a modern social hub near Vanderbilt University that welcomes locals, Nashville Travelers, and the campus community. Our guests are smart and stylish, so we never slack on delivering an excellent, energetic experience.

3. Adele's

4.7

Exceptional(5861)

Price: Expensive

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 47 times today

Adele’s restaurant in Nashville is a partnership among Ken Levitan and Howard Greenstone of Red Pebbles Hospitality. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar, chef’s counter, and heated outdoor dining patio with umbrellas. The menu at Adele’s focuses on seasonal, accessible comfort food sourced from local farms and purveyors. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly and offers a wonderful weekend brunch from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Adele’s provides free parking in the first 2 rows of angled parking spots located directly in front of our building (validation required). If our parking lot is full, we offer validated parking in the parking lot across the street (1207 McGavock St.) or the parking garage behind Adele's (1222 Demonbreun St.). Please see the host stand for validation!

4. The Chef and I

4.6

Exceptional(3023)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Music Row

Booked 9 times today

Lunch at "The Chef and I" is packed full of flavor. Located in our "Backstage" area downstairs in a casual atmosphere, sit where you can see what's happening in our kitchen. Enjoy popular items like the smash burger melt, hot fish sandwich and roma crunch salad or indulge in the chef's favorites of marinated salmon and green chile chicken melt. The Chef and I is built on a love story between two people that began 15 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee. We serve innovative cuisine in a fun environment. You can choose to order off the menu or do a chef's tasting any day of the week. A private chef’s table, an interactive show kitchen in addition to regular dining is what you’ll find at The Chef & I Nashville! Caramelized cauliflower, brussels sprouts, burrata and peaches, smoked elk rack, mojo Tennessee trout and black peppercorn steak our some of our current favorites. Farm to table cuisine with local and unique ingredients is what we are known for. Nashville's best!

5. The Catbird Seat

4.8

Exceptional(173)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Music Row

Booked 5 times today

The Catbird Seat is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant and culinary incubator that provides chefs a creative outlet in an interactive and open kitchen setting. With just 20 seats arranged around a U-shaped counter, guests are offered a front-row view of the chefs at work, crafting a 10-12 course tasting menu that evolves with the seasons.Currently led by Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava, the menu features a dynamic selection of dishes that emphasize sustainability and innovation. Drawing on ingredients preserved from past seasons, foraged finds, and items from their larder, Ortiz and Doubrava showcase their commitment to creativity, resourcefulness, and a modern approach to sustainable cooking.Since its opening, The Catbird Seat has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of GQ Magazine’s Best New Restaurants, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants, Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants, and Opinionated About Dining’s Top 100 North American Restaurants.

6. etch - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(8524)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 37 times today

Featuring an array of global flavors and decadent desserts by Chef Deb Paquette and Pastry Chef Megan Williams, Etch is located in the ground floor of the Encore tower in Nashville's SoBro district. The restaurant is equipped with two private dining rooms, a full bar and an open kitchen with bar-style seating, allowing guests to interact with the culinary team. Lunch and dinner are available Monday-Friday, as well as dinner on Saturday. In her 13 years as Chef/Owner of Zola, Deb received accolades for Nashville's best chef and Nashville's best restaurant multiple times. Nashville restaurants are many, but Etch sets itself apart with bold flavors and colorful presentations.The cuisine at Etch is complemented by our comprehensive wine list, featuring an extensive collection of wines from around the world. Guests can also enjoy our modern take on classic cocktails, along with a variety of eclectic beers and regional drafts.

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7. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(3876)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 47 times today

Join us for a featured Thanksgiving Day menu! Our chef team has curated a Thanksgiving menu that will feature a butternut squash bisque, herb roasted turkey with traditional accompaniments and a pumpkin cheesecake to finish. Wine pairings will feature Duckhorn and Elk Cove vineyards. In addition to the holiday feature, we will also have our full menu available the entire day. Please make plans to join us between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. We look forward to hosting you.

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8. Deacon's New South

4.5

Awesome(2307)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 9 times today

Billed as a modern Southern steakhouse, Deacon’s New South will feature a prominent dry-aging room and an exposed kitchen setting with a wood fire grill, as well as two bars, an eclectic lounge and a private area that can be reserved for large parties. Though it was built in the 1950s, the building’s art-deco influences — such as brass and copper details and bold architectural patterns — will be incorporated into the sleek, industrial design of Deacon’s.

9. Black Rabbit

4.4

Awesome(67)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 5 times today

Located across from Printers Alley, just two blocks from Broadway, Black Rabbit is a Restaurant & Bar with full service dinner (4PM Mon-Sat), Saturday Brunch (10AM - 2PM), the Best Happy Hour in Nashville 2022 (4-6 PM Mon-Sat; $6 Old Fashioneds, Margs, and Mules) and Live Music (9PM Fri-Sat) . The creative cocktails and large bourbon collection flow generously from the bar while steaks, chops, seafood, & local vegetables emanate from the wood-fire, open kitchen. Originally home to a furniture showroom 134 years ago and subsequently, the law office of Tommy Osborn, attorney to Jimmy Hoffa, Black Rabbit is writing their own chapter by reimagining what a local Nashville tavern and speakeasy would've been like during Prohibition... wood-fire cooking, strong cocktails, and a sophisticated atmosphere with genuine, relaxed hospitality. Locally owned and operated, we aim to show you our idea of home team hospitality when you visit Downtown Nashville.

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10. Drusie & Darr at The Hermitage Hotel

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4.9

Exceptional(3)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 7 times today

The cuisine at Drusie and Darr by Jean-Georges reflects a passionate commitment to fresh, organic and local ingredients. The restaurant’s modern American menu changes with the seasons, focusing on artisanal and sustainable produce at its peak. Meat, fish and dairy are locally sourced, where possible, from humanely treated, pasture-fed animals free of antibiotics and hormones. In addition to offering the freshest and finest dishes, the design of Drusie and Darr features preserved 1902 Beaux-Arts details such as vaulted ceilings, original oak walls, and a partially open kitchen with modern twists and custom furniture by Thomas Juul-Hansen.

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Melisa
Miami - Dade •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Adele’s exceeded all expectations. From the moment you walk in the staff is exceptional they welcome you like family. It is our first time going out for Thanksgiving diner and it felt as if the chef has cooked for his family. The food was exceptional, absolutely delicious! Cameron our server was wonderful even gave us champagne to toast my daughter for her 21st birthday! If you are in Nashville do not miss this gem. Thank you Adele’s for making this family from Miami feel at home with a spectacular Thanksgiving!
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Adele'sPrice: Expensive• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.7
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Shelley
Houston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
Extraordinary in the very best way. Each course a single (or maybe two) bite of wonder. The only bobble we had was a misstep re a dairy request which was quickly offered a redo. Perfect service, nice wine list, intimate setting where conversation is possible. A unique experience that we can’t wait to try again.
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The Catbird SeatPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Music Row
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4.8
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ChristopherEvip
Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
The 7 course tasting menu was excellent. Since it was a Monday night I got to sit at one of six seats overlooking the line. The chef plated, presented and described each course. It was a true delight.
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The Chef and IPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Music Row
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4.6
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Marcus
Memphis / West Tennessee •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
“An absolute gem in downtown Nashville! The ambiance is unmatched—chic, cozy, and perfect for any occasion. The attention to detail in the decor creates a vibe that’s both luxurious and welcoming. Excellent service and a fantastic selection of drinks make this lounge a must-visit. Can’t wait to return!”
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Commons Club Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Southern• Midtown
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4.6
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Gfamilyvip
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 11, 2024
I really loved the food and the service was great! Very friendly and welcoming.
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Central Bar + KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Commons Club Kitchen and Bar

2. Central Bar + Kitchen

3. Adele's

4. The Chef and I

5. The Catbird Seat

6. etch - Nashville

7. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

8. Deacon's New South

9. Black Rabbit

10. Drusie & Darr at The Hermitage Hotel

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