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1. Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Donelson

Booked 83 times today

Dive into food and fun at the Aquarium Restaurant, located in the Opry Mills Mall! Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around a 200,000-gallon aquarium tank, home to a wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays and more! Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting. Make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Customized birthday parties, special events, educational programs and tours are available. Plan a visit to the Aquarium today!

2. Kase x Noko

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5.0

Exceptional(35)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • East Nashville

Booked 3 times today

A 14 seat, neighborhood Omakase from the team that brought you Noko Nashville. This is a 14 course, 90min nigiri & hand roll dining experience for $75. We highly recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to enjoy a drink at our Japanese cocktail bar as we start promptly at your reservation time. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the cuisine, we will not be able to accommodate fish allergies or vegetarians.

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3. Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills

4.3

Awesome(1010)

Price: Moderate

• American • Donelson

Booked 213 times today

You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village (opens at 10 AM daily)CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

4. Jane’s Hideaway

4.8

Exceptional(648)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Nashville

Booked 21 times today

Our kitchen is open 5-10pm, 7 days a week. 21 + after 8pm.We always recommend booking a reservation for your party, however we do have limited walk-in availability! For parties greater than 4 people, call ahead, our seating for large parties is very limited. We have a 15 minute grace period for late parties. Please note that your party may receive a time limit if we are busy!At Jane's, we are serving up re-invented Southern classics with local ingredients, paired with very listenable live music from the next generation of bluegrass and Americana virtuosos. Hide out tonight in East Nashville with a Tennessee-spirit based cocktail and you'll quickly become a friend of Jane's.Live music starts every night at 8pm.Cancellation policy: Parties of 8+ will be required to submit a credit card to secure their reservation. In the event of a short notice cancellation (24 hours or less), or a no-show, there will be a charge of 20 dollars per person on said reservation.21+ after 8pm

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5. Once Upon a Time in France

4.7

Exceptional(119)

Price: Expensive

• French • East Nashville

Booked 20 times today

Best French Restaurant in Tennessee 2023!Best Restaurant in Nashville 2022!Set in a cozy 1920's Parisian Bistro décor, "Once Upon A Time In France" is all Francophiles and food lovers have ever dreamed of: *Friendly small neighborhood bistro,*Authentic traditional French Food, *Over 75 French wines, European beers, and delicious beverages carefully selected!The concept is our country’s favorite: a Bistro.A french Bistro is usually a quaint and cozy neighborhood restaurant serving traditional cuisine.But it is also usually loud, people sit close to each other, it may be hard to make your way through the restaurant, there may be servers and busers running everywhere. We do not claim to be a fine dining establishment nor claim to have a “new cuisine” type of food, but we can guarantee that we are the only true, authentic French Restaurant in Nashville, and we guarantee that you will have a great evening in our unique little corner of France! Bon appétit!

6. The Treehouse

4.7

Exceptional(768)

Price: Expensive

• American • East Nashville

Booked 15 times today

The Treehouse is an East Nashville original restaurant and bar. We strive to source our food locally from within our community and offer inside and outdoor dining options. Come by and enjoy our ever-changing food menu or simply unwind with a craft cocktail, local draft, or glass of wine. We offer full service dinner Monday through Saturday from 5pm - 10pm as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 3pm. In addition, we offer a late night menu from 10pm-12am Friday - Saturday. Open at 4pm on the back patio Monday-Friday for Happy Hour!

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7. Frankies 925 Spuntino Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(37)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Nashville

Booked 35 times today

Located in East Nashville - It’s New York-style Italian, thanks to Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, who’ve brought their 20-year-old celebrated Frankies 457 Spuntino south from Brooklyn, complete with the antipasti, cured meats, and housemade pasta that made the original famous. And in case you were wondering, yes, there will be meatballs. With a full bar and extensive wine and beverage program, Frankies 925 Spuntino is a true neighborhood gem. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, Frankies is a perfect spot for a leisure lunch, date night, or dinner with friends and family.

8. Peninsula

4.9

Exceptional(153)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • East Nashville

Booked 10 times today

Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

9. Koré

4.9

Exceptional(68)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • East Nashville

Booked 23 times today

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

10. Pelican & Pig

4.8

Exceptional(41)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Nashville

Booked 18 times today

Owned and operated by husband and wife team Nick & Audra Guidry, Pelican & Pig operates with playful creativity and service in mind. Drawing inspiration from places they have lived and from their many travels, in name and through the menu, the restaurant is a nod to the inspirations and influences from the past and present. By bringing a fine-casual dining service experience to a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, it is our goal to provide exceptional service through attention to details and knowledge of products and menus. Upon entering you are greeted with a view of the completely open kitchen and wood-burning hearth. Let our staff welcome and guide you through the night with our list of craft cocktails, exceptional wine and spirit offerings and our hand-selected craft beer menu.

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StephanieVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Oh my, Kace! Everything about this experience was so perfectly executed. The food was incredible from the first to the last bite. The ambiance felt transformative. The service from the ENTIRE staff was top notch. The music was just what we wanted. I look forward to many more visits to this place!
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Kase x NokoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• East Nashville
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5
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Dallas
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We always take the kids to the rainforest Café when we are in Nashville, Tennessee the kids love it, we love it.
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Rainforest Cafe - Opry MillsPrice: Moderate• American• Donelson
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4.3
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RickVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The ambiance was cozy and friendly; we started with the escargot and French onion soup, which were better than most; we had the duck confit and trout, both of which were cooked to perfection; the cocktails were delicious; the wine menu had many price points; the crème brûlée was served perfect temperature and was so good! We will return as our experience was superb!
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Once Upon a Time in FrancePrice: Expensive• French• East Nashville
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4.7
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Briahna
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We ordered the Louisiana Cajun Pasta, the tilapia, sirloin steak dinner and the fried platter. Everything was absolutely great. Being a Cajun food lover it was great. Even all the sides and drinks. Great waiter and picture service. Would visit again.
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Aquarium Restaurant - Opry MillsPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Donelson
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4.2
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Lynn
Orange County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our experience was deeelightfullll! From our server Paige, to the fantastic food (the chicken confit and meatloaf) the killer drinks (Jane’s old fashioned) and the music! We loved every bit of this evening!❤️💚🌲 Don’t miss out!
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Jane’s HideawayPrice: Moderate• American• East Nashville
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4.8

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151 restaurants available nearby

1. Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills

2. Kase x Noko

3. Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills

4. Jane’s Hideaway

5. Once Upon a Time in France

6. The Treehouse

7. Frankies 925 Spuntino Nashville

8. Peninsula

9. Koré

10. Pelican & Pig

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