Germantown Cafe

4.7

2462 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Germantown Cafe

4.7

$30 and under

American

Germantown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Great for happy hour

Germantown Café is your neighborhood bar + restaurant, bringing together charm, flavor, and a lively atmosphere for more than 19 years. Nestled in the heart of Germantown, #GTCNash is a welcoming experience with a menu specializing in straightforward cooking with a splash of Southern hospitality- comfortable, not complicated.

Please be aware there is a two hour dining limit on all tables to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy our reopening.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 242-3226
Website
http://www.germantowncafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jeffrey A. Martin, Managing Partner
Private party facilities
Germantown Café can host almost any sort of special occasion in our private dining room. Whether it’s a business luncheon, a wedding rehearsal dinner, or just a large dinner party for friends, we can seat up to thirty people in our flexible, private space.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (615) 242-3226

Location
1200 5th Avenue, North, Nashville, TN 37208
Neighborhood
Germantown
Cross street
Madison Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available most days, along with our parking lot across Madison Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$10.00
Our Famous Slow Cooked Beef Broth + Caramelized Onions + Parmesan Crouton + Bubbly Swiss Cheese
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
- 2 Spoons$0.00
Meatballs$10.00
Veal Ricotta Meatballs + Marinara Sauce + Melted Mozzarella + Basil Pesto Gluten Free
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
- Extra ball$3.50
- Out First$0.00
- As Entree$0.00
- No Basil Pesto$0.00
Fried Green Tomatoes$9.00
Nashville's Original Fried Green Tomatoes + Red Bell Pepper Sauce + Goat Cheese Vegetarian
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
Squash Fritters$9.00
Squash + Feta + Ricotta Panko + Herbs Crisped to Golden Brown
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
Maryland Crab Cake$22.00
Jumbo Lump Crab + Mustard Tartar + Lemon
Dip Duo$11.00
House-Made Edamame Guacamole + Pimento Cheese Dip + Fresh Tortilla Chips
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
- No Pimento Cheese$0.00
- No Guacamole$0.00
- Sub Pimento Cheese$0.00
- Sub Guacamole$0.00
- No Chips$0.00
- Out First$0.00
- As Entree$0.00
Bread Service$6.00
Six Hot TN beignets served with Creamy Butter Vegetarian
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
Caesar Salad$12.00
Parmesan + Crisp Romaine + House Made Croutons + Dressing
Market Salad$13.00
Fresh Greens Mix + Tomatoes + Carrots + Sweet Corn + Cheddar Cheese + Red Wine Vinaigrette
Spring Mix Salad$14.00
Dates + Candied Walnuts + Goat Cheese + Green Apple + Smoked Apple Vinaigrette
Asian Noodle Salad$16.00
Fresh Herb Mix + Roasted Chicken + Red Cabbage + Carrots + Apples + Crushed Peanuts + Lime-Ginger Vinaigrette and Asian Peanut Sauce
Soup of the Day$9.00
Truffle Fries$5.00

Sandwiches

Fish Sandwich$21.00
Seasonal White Fish + Red Leaf Lettuce + Red Onion + Tomato + Mustard Tartar + Lemon + Brioche Bun
- Sub Hericot Verts$3.00
- Sub Brussels$3.00
- Sub Broccoli Raisin Slaw$3.00
- Sub Mac n Cheese$2.00
- Sub Mash Pot$2.00
- Sub Broccoli$3.00
- Sub Rice$2.00
- sub soup of the day$5.00

Entrees

New York Striploin served with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a Cajun crawfish cream sauce.

Ahi Tuna$32.00
Szechuan Green Beans + Chili Plum Sauce + Jasmine Rice + Wontons + Lime *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Chicken Milanese$26.00
Panko and Herb Crusted + Sweet Corn Pudding + Asparagus + Heirloom Carrots + Chimichurri + Red Pepper Jelly
Coconut Curry Salmon$28.00
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon + Jasmine Rice + Broccoli + Coconut Curry Sauce Gluten Free Vegan with no salmon *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Rare / Seared$0.00
- Med Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Blackened$0.00
Green Chili Mac Stack$15.00
4 Cheese Backed Macaroni + Green Chili Pepperjack Cheese Sauce
Hoisin Marinated BBQ Pork Chop$32.00
5 Spice Applesauce + Green Chili Mac + Chinese Mustard + Green Onion
Nola's Rigatoni$18.00
PRB Hot Italian Sausage + Peppers + Onions + Balsamic Tomato Sauce + Fresh Basil + Parmesan
Plum Pork$24.00
Marinated Tenderloin Medallions + Savory Plum Sauce + Mashed Potatoes + Haricot verts.
- Rare / Seared$0.00
- Med Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Blackened$0.00
Roasted Cauliflower$18.00
Horseradish Curry Marinated + Chickpea Puree + Asparagus + Pomegranate Seeds + Cashews + Tahini Yogurt
Steak Frites$32.00
10oz Top Sirloin + Hand-Cut French Fries + Seasonal Sauce Gluten Free *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Rare$0.00
- Mid Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Mid Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Crab Cakes$32.00
Two Plump Crab Cakes + Mashed Potatoes + Haricot Verts + Mustard Tartar Sauce
Pasta Special$20.00
Fish Special$22.00
Burger Special$18.00

Sides

5 Spice Applesauce$6.00
Blackened Chicken$8.00
Blackened Salmon$13.00
Brussel Sprouts$7.00
Deep Fried +House Bacon + Worcestershire Gastrique Vegetarian without bacon
- No Bacon$0.00
French Fries$5.00
House-cut French Fries Vegan
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
Green Apple Cabbage Slaw$6.00
Green Chili Mac$0.00
Grilled Chicken$8.00
Grilled Shrimp$7.00
Kids Chicken Breast$6.00
One Crab Cake$18.00
Salmon$13.00
Shredded Chicken$8.00
Side Ahi Tuna$13.00
Side Avocado$2.00
Side Broccolini$7.00
Side Caesar Salad$8.00
Crisp Romaine + House Made Croutons + Parmesan + Caesar Dressing Vegetarian
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
Side Hericot Verts$7.00
Side Market Salad$8.00
Mixed Greens + Cherry Tomatoes + Carrots +Sweet Corn + Red Wine Vinaigrette | Add Protein Vegetarian Vegan without cheese
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
Side Mashed Potatoes$5.00
Side Rice$2.00
Steak$15.00
Szechuan Green Beans$7.00

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$10.00
Vegetarian
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
- No Whipped Cream$0.00
- Extra Whipped Cream$0.00
Seasonal Cheesecake$10.00
Vegetarian
Apple Pie A La Mode$10.00
Topped with Brown Sugar Walnut Butter
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
Chocolate Tart$10.00
Bread Pudding$10.00
GLUTEN FREE House-Made Stone Cake Base with a Cinnamon Molten Chocolate Center Topped with Ice Cream
- Soy Allergy$0.00
- Peanut Allergy$0.00
- Dairy Allergy$0.00
- Gluten Allergy$0.00
- Fish Allergy$0.00
- Shellfish Allergy$0.00
- Tree Nut Allergy$0.00
- Vegan$0.00
Ice Cream Scoop$3.00
Cake Cutting Fee$2.00
Dessert Special$10.00

What 2,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nashville
American
Nashville
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Germantown Cafe in Nashville is a local favorite praised for its "consistently great" food and "wonderful" service. Guests enjoy a lively atmosphere and a menu offering a variety of delicious options, including popular brunch items and cocktails. The cafe's "friendly and attentive" staff and free parking add to its appeal, making it "one of the best places" in town.

2,462 Reviews

M
Michelle
Nashville
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food just really didn’t do it for us. Service was mid. Just not the best experience.
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chelsea
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the French onion soup! Waiter today was great as well; didn't catch his name.
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charles
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food , service and atmosphere! Our first time at Germantown cafe for my wife’s birthday. We will definitely return!
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Kathleen
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have not been to Germantown Cafe in a while, and was so pleased to see that it was as delicious and convivial as I remembered. Excellent service, and the atmosphere and vibe reminded me of why I love dining out in the first place.
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Nancy
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Varied menu. Good service. Coffee was great. Crab Benedict was great.
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Kaela
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with fantastic food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The meatballs are a standout; perfectly seasoned and tender, complemented by a rich, flavorful sauce. I also highly recommend the chicken Caesar salad; the chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy, and paired beautifully with fresh, crisp lettuce and a balanced dressing. Every aspect of my meal was delightful, and I can’t wait to return. A truly wonderful spot with no complaints whatsoever!
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Whitney
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is awesome. Our server, Jayson, was the best.
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Marcus
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is very well managed and maintained. Clean and welcoming
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Tom
Nashville
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Four of us had dinner last night. A solid double to the fence. I had the chicken Milanese, which was carefully prepared, but maybe presented on a root mash in November (and not asparagus). Squash fritters were lovely, room-temp corn pudding, less so. Desserts disappeared around the table. Service was generous and warm. In all, a long-time Nashville great that might benefit from a kitchen approach refresh.
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Robert
Chicago
58 reviews
vip
3.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pork loin was covered in a sweet plum sauce that was more sweet than flavorful. The squash fritters were below average and the crab cake was nothing special. It was a disappointment. Service and atmosphere are great.
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FAQs

Germantown Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Germantown Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 2462 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Germantown Cafe

4.7

$30 and under

American

Germantown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1200 5th Avenue, North, Nashville, TN 37208

Additional information

Cross street
Madison Street
Neighborhood
Germantown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is available most days, along with our parking lot across Madison Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeffrey A. Martin, Managing Partner
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.germantowncafe.com/
Phone number
(615) 242-3226
Private party facilities
Germantown Café can host almost any sort of special occasion in our private dining room. Whether it’s a business luncheon, a wedding rehearsal dinner, or just a large dinner party for friends, we can seat up to thirty people in our flexible, private space.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (615) 242-3226

Germantown Cafe

Germantown Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

French Onion Soup

Plum Pork

Shrimp & Grits

Starters

French Onion Soup$10.00

Meatballs$10.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$9.00

Squash Fritters$9.00

Maryland Crab Cake$22.00

Dip Duo$11.00

Bread Service$6.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Market Salad$13.00

Spring Mix Salad$14.00

Asian Noodle Salad$16.00

Soup of the Day$9.00

Truffle Fries$5.00

Sandwiches

Fish Sandwich$21.00

Entrees

Ahi Tuna$32.00

Chicken Milanese$26.00

Coconut Curry Salmon$28.00

Green Chili Mac Stack$15.00

Hoisin Marinated BBQ Pork Chop$32.00

Nola's Rigatoni$18.00

Plum Pork$24.00

Roasted Cauliflower$18.00

Steak Frites$32.00

Crab Cakes$32.00

Pasta Special$20.00

Fish Special$22.00

Burger Special$18.00

Sides

5 Spice Applesauce$6.00

Blackened Chicken$8.00

Blackened Salmon$13.00

Brussel Sprouts$7.00

French Fries$5.00

Green Apple Cabbage Slaw$6.00

Green Chili Mac$0.00

Grilled Chicken$8.00

Grilled Shrimp$7.00

Kids Chicken Breast$6.00

One Crab Cake$18.00

Salmon$13.00

Shredded Chicken$8.00

Side Ahi Tuna$13.00

Side Avocado$2.00

Side Broccolini$7.00

Side Caesar Salad$8.00

Side Hericot Verts$7.00

Side Market Salad$8.00

Side Mashed Potatoes$5.00

Side Rice$2.00

Steak$15.00

Szechuan Green Beans$7.00

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$10.00

Seasonal Cheesecake$10.00

Apple Pie A La Mode$10.00

Chocolate Tart$10.00

Bread Pudding$10.00

Ice Cream Scoop$3.00

Cake Cutting Fee$2.00

Dessert Special$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Germantown Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Germantown Cafe