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etch - Nashville, Nashville, TN
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etch - Nashville

$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Executive chef: Deb Paquette

From the OpenTable editors: Pioneering chef Deb Paquette’s bold, globally inspired menu takes center stage at this critical darling in downtown Nashville. Grab a spot at the lively chef’s counter for a front-row seat to the open kitchen, where Paquette turns out artfully plated dishes like pan-seared scallops with Thai lemongrass curry paired with stellar, Wine Spectator-awarded wines. No meal here is complete without one of pastry chef Megan Williams’s knockout desserts.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 522-0685
  • Website
    http://www.etchrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Etch offers two private dining rooms for meetings, receptions and special events. The Intermezzo Room is an intimate, elegant space with seating for 14; the Encore Room is an expansive space with a private bar, offering seating for 40 or standing room for 50.
  • Private party contact
    Whitney Eccher: (615) 626-6446
  • Location
    303 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Cross street
    3rd AVE.
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking for dinner guests; a validation ticket is provided following your meal. Additional parking is available in conveniently located pay lots.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate the end of 2024 in style! Join us for a special four-course prix fixe menu presented by our culinary team, complete with optional drink pairings. The dinner is $125++ per person and wine pairings are an additional $55 per person. This special menu will be offered in lieu of our regular dinner menu this evening. We look forward to ringing in the new year with you!
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  • etch + present tense chef collab dinner

    $130.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 18, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Join us for a collaborative dining experience as the chefs from present tense & etch restaurants come together for an exclusive, one-night-only dinner. Chef/Owner Ryan Costanza of present tense will be joining Chef/Owner Deb Paquette, Executive Chef Jess Lambert, and Executive Pastry Chef Megan Williams of etch restaurant. Each chef will showcase their unique culinary prowess in this collaborative multi-course menu as part of the Dine Nashville programming. Guests will be seated in our private dining room for this intimate, interactive chef-driven dinner. Tickets are $130 per person, plus tax and gratuity; optional wine pairings can be added at the restaurant for an additional $55++ per person.

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What 8,533 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Etch in Nashville offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "great service." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring dishes like salmon and venison, and the "wonderful" presentation. While some find the portions small, the exceptional flavors and friendly staff make it a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.

8,534 Reviews

  1. Tim

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Hate to write this review because I usually love dining at Etch, but our experience last night was awful. In spite of placing our order at 6 pm and asking our server twice to check on our food we had to leave at 7:15 without getting our food to make it to our show in time. Unacceptable.

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  2. Bernie

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Etch and it simply amazing. We will return and recommend it to all our friends. Keep up the fantastic service and food.

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  3. Kyle

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I ate at Etch last night for an anniversary. We had eaten here once before (for lunch). Both of our orders were outstanding. She got the chicken and I had the scallops. Plating, sauces and sides were SO on point. The flavors had a great mix of familiar and unexpected moments. Our food was brought out very hot, which seems to be less and less common these days - and I always appreciate that. We also shared an appetizer and dessert that were excellent. The staff and waiter were friendly, attentive and never bothersome. While the restaurant dining area and its downtown location are somewhat unassuming you can tell that great care goes into what they do. Thank you Etch for wonderful meal and evening!

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  4. Mary

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner… taste and presentation with perfect portions.

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  5. Eric

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for fine dinning. They are very cautious if anyone in your group has any food allergies. The server will talk to you about it and then a manager will come over to double check. They have exceptional service.

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  6. Erica

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So yummy. Went for lunch and had the whole place to ourselves. Christy did an excellent job.

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  7. Sara

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food before concert at the symphony

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  8. James

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Etch is the best restaurant in Downtown Nashville. Go there for a delicious eclectic menu that will please all palates. The staff are friendly, gracious and very helpful.

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  9. Alain

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table had the filet mignon, mahi mahi, and salmon entrees. All were perfectly cooked and wonderfully presented. Highly recommended.

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  10. Cassidy

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we entered, we felt relaxed and taken care of. The dining room was intimate and the tables were spread apart nicely. Everything we ate was delicious-bruschetta, Etch salad, filet, and venison (my husband). The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They knew we weee attending a show at Bridgestone, so they paced appropriately. The price is a little higher ($50 for a filet), but we never felt anyone was trying to upscale us. I highly recommend for a date night or special occasion.

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FAQs

etch - Nashville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 522-0685.

etch - Nashville is rated 4.7 stars by 8533 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for etch - Nashville

303 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd AVE.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking for dinner guests; a validation ticket is provided following your meal. Additional parking is available in conveniently located pay lots.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.etchrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (615) 522-0685
  • Private party facilities
    Etch offers two private dining rooms for meetings, receptions and special events. The Intermezzo Room is an intimate, elegant space with seating for 14; the Encore Room is an expansive space with a private bar, offering seating for 40 or standing room for 50.
  • Private party contact
    Whitney Eccher: (615) 626-6446

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