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The Catbird Seat

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

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Executive chef: Tiffani Ortiz & Andy Doubrava

From the OpenTable editors: When it opened 2011, Strategic Hospitality’s flagship tasting restaurant kicked off a new era of fine dining in Nashville. In addition to racking up accolades from GQ and Bon Appétit, Catbird Seat has been an incubator for some of the city’s top chefs. Today, Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava command the open, counter-style kitchen, turning out innovative New American tasting menus that can stretch to 18 courses of dishes like a walnut cookie filled with chicken liver mousse and berry preserves.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Modern European
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 810-8200
Website
http://www.thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1711 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
Music Row
Cross street
18th Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Supper Ft Guest Chef Dustin Gonsalves
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 1, 2024 only
Join us for a celebration of friendship, and the cultural diversity of the Nashville cooking community, as chef Dustin Gonsalves and The Catbird Seat team dive into the rich food history associated with Gonsalves' native country of Guyana. After years of working together in New York City, and again meeting during their time cooking in Los Angeles, our own Catbird Seat Chefs Andy and Tiffani reconnected with longtime friend and peer Dustin while recently integrating into the local food scene. Guests at the newly helmed The Catbird Seat's first collaborative chef dining event can expect a melding of both sustainable and fresh local ingredients paired with unique flavors from Chef Gonsalves' new Guyanese pop up Banwari.

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Nashville
Innovative
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Contemporary American
Nashville
Innovative
Nashville
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Catbird Seat offers an "incredible" dining experience with "phenomenal" tasting menus and "superb" service. Guests rave about the "incredible" food and "memorable" beverage pairings. Ideal for foodies or special occasions, the intimate setting allows diners to engage with chefs, making it "worth every penny."

171 Reviews

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Susanna
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food tasted good but not enough protein options. Mostly vegetables and they use too much butter. The ambiance feels a bit like your in a Thai restaurant kitchen with light peach colored walls……..definitely doesn’t feel like your in a n upscale restaurant paying $250pp. The staff is a bit weird looking and awkward. Definitely not worth paying an arm & leg for mediocre chefs’ experimenting with your taste buds!
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Aaron
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner we have ever had. The food was unreal. My only complaint is that if you are hungry this food won’t fill you up as it is just tasting.
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angelicaP
Pittsburgh
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I waited to dine here on our last night in Nashville and it was the highlight of our trip. Every dish was unique, artistic, and most importantly DELICIOUS. I wanted more of each bite and just when I thought the current course was my favorite, the next one proved me wrong. Sitting around the kitchen watching the chefs prepare each plate was a real treat. We loved the conversations with each chef; you could tell how passionate they were about the dishes they created, the ingredients they used and the homage they paid to them with all their sustainable efforts. Service was impeccable! Besides the incredible plating, each course was served in different serving dishes and utensils that matched the dish. I especially enjoyed the “sommelier “ who had a knack for describing wine like Jimmy Kimmel does with one liners. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the music. The 90’s playlist was right up our alley and the chef’s kiss to the evening. We will come back to Nashville for the sole reason of dining there again. Hopefully you get homemade bread at you dinner. (Thanks Matt for the doggie bag)!
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Terry
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best oysters ever, very tasty! Good to see them prepare all the dishes. I got the wine pairing which enhanced the meal experience. Started at the Patterson House for cocktails, they tasted delicious. Highly recommend for special occasions.
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Jeffrey
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Expert cuisine. Chef and the team operated like a symphony and delivered a delicious and beautiful food and wine pairing. The architecture seemed to match the experience, from entry table.
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Steve
Nashville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An awesome culinary experience, wine pairing was perfect.
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sheila
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful, unique dining experience. Exquisite food.
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Kassie
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The value/delivery of the unique experience was stellar. The staff was warm and welcoming. The attention to detail and thoughtfulness of the staff made for a great night. We had no complaints! Each course was an incredible combination of complex flavors!
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HaroldC
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience as always. Sara is such a wonderful host
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John
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent experience. Food felt luxurious. Challenging yet pleasurable palette. Would love to go back again. Beautiful yet comfortable.
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FAQs

The Catbird Seat is rated 4.8 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

1711 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Cross street
18th Avenue
Neighborhood
Music Row
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Modern European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(615) 810-8200

The Catbird Seat

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Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Sunday Supper Ft Guest Chef Dustin Gonsalves

Menu

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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