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O-Ku - Nashville, Nashville, TN

O-Ku - Nashville

4.8
4.8
2196 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

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Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Germantown
  • Parking details
    Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 2,196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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O-Ku Nashville offers "amazing food" and "excellent service" with standout sushi rolls like the "playboy" and "titan up." Known for their "attentive" staff, they excel in creating memorable experiences for special occasions. The atmosphere is "energetic but romantic," making it a top choice for celebrations. Parking can be tricky.
2,196 Reviews
  1. James

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated next to the kitchen so the noise and motion was constant. The table was wide enough that it was hard to hear the rest of the table. It felt very played out - like a chain restaurant (which I guess it is). The lack of parking was also incredibly disappointing.

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  2. Parker

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing service, couldn’t have asked for a better dinner for 2 nights out of my trip. Best sushi I’ve ever had

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  3. Lea Ann VIP

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server (Justice) was extremely attentive to our table.

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  4. travis VIP

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and had the best waiter! We were celebrating our anniversary and she brought us a free appetizer!

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  5. Kelsey VIP

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at the bar! The bartender was friendly and made good recommendations. Food and cocktails were delicious!

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  6. Alexis

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the cocktails. Impeccable service and great recommendations on the rock shrimp, Tennessee two-step and the playboy rolls.

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  7. Carly

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, and wonderful food! Love the atmosphere. Will definitely return.

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  8. Russ VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening. Great food and perfect service!

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  9. Brad

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food are service were as good as I’ve had in Nashville. Highly recommend.

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  10. Dana

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful meal and we cannot wait to return!

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FAQs

O-Ku - Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

O-Ku - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 2196 OpenTable diners.

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

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81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

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Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Germantown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Kevin Kobayashi
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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