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O-Ku - Nashville, Nashville, TN

O-Ku - Nashville

4.8
4.8
2185 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 2,185 people are saying

O-Ku - Nashville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku in Nashville is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it a top spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the fresh sushi, "phenomenal" staff, and thoughtful touches for events like birthdays and anniversaries. The ambiance is "fantastic," though some find it pricey. Highly recommended!
2,185 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Cleveland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our server was incredible. He took the time to explain the menu and had wonderful recommendations. the drinks tasted so good and were so refreshing. My wife and i enjoyed every small plate that we tried. Top notch experience.

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  2. Ryan

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best experience I've had in a long time. Talon was an amazing server and bartender. Jimmy was a great bartender as well. Food is best Sushi in Nashville. Would highly recommend. Service was literally the best I've ever experienced.

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  3. Cooper

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O-Ku is always fantastic, but my fiancé and I came to celebrate our engagement tonight and they really went above and beyond for us especially Sarah and Julia and we couldn’t be more thankful! We will definitely continue coming here

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  4. Jesse VIP

    Austin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at this restaurant. The sushi was super fresh and the sticky ribs were unbelievable. Thanks again I will be back!

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  5. Caroline VIP

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    A bit disappointed with the service and how they celebrate birthdays here.

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  6. Darius

    Richmond4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Normally a solid 5 stars…. I’ve been going there regularly for 3 or more years, but the server last night was unusually terrible. Not normal, usually 5 stars across the board- but this trip was so bad it was worth noting.
    O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Darius, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent dining experience with us. While we’re thrilled to hear that you always enjoyed your dining experience with us in the past, we deeply regret that your recent experience did not live up to your expectations. Please rest assured that this is not reflective of our usual standards, and we truly value you bringing this to our attention. We have addressed this with the appropriate team member to ensure that we prevent it from happening again. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to make things right for you and regain your trust. We truly hope to see you soon again! Elena Grayson Restaurant General Manager

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  7. Rashmi VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday here and our waiter made us feel so special!!! We had A+ service and the food and drinks were fantastic! They even had a cute decorated menu and gift for the birthday guest!

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  8. MONICA VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary lastnight and we had such an amazing experience at O-Ku. They greeted us and wished us a Happy Anniversary- our table was decorated with roses and Happy Anniversary messages. Our waitress was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend O-Ku! The food is wonderful and their amazing staff was icing on the cake! Thank you O-Ku for helping make our special day so wonderful!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best sushi that I’ve had since LA! This is a local and tourist must try.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Servers were disorganized and inattentive. Sushi rolls are smaller than in the past.
    O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 3 days ago
    Hello, Thank you for your review! We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet the high standards we strive to provide to our guests! We also feel disappointed to hear that our service did not live up to your expectations. We are committed to making meaningful changes to prevent this from happening in the future.
We truly hope to see you again so we can make it right for you! Please don't hesitate to reach out so we can help you with your future reservation! Elena Grayson Restaurant General Manager

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FAQs

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O-Ku - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 2185 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for O-Ku - Nashville

81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Dining areas

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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