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The Catbird Seat, Nashville, TN
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The Catbird Seat

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
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

Menu

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What 210 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Catbird Seat in Nashville offers an extraordinary dining experience, characterized by "outstanding service," "amazing food," and "intimate setting." Guests rave about the "superb food and service," "creative and detailed dishes," and "fantastic wine pairings." The immersive atmosphere, with chefs presenting each course, makes it "worth every penny" and an unforgettable culinary adventure.

210 Reviews

  1. Timothy

    VIP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and even better food! Amazing experience!

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  2. Jeffrey

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wine pairing and ambience! Watching the chefs work together to create the meal sealed the deal! It was almost like a choreographed dance. Will definitely come back next time I’m in Nashville!!

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  3. Karlee

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely little find. Beautiful kitchen setup. Really enjoyed every course. They were very lovely about our dietary accommodations. Will definitely be back.

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  4. Chase

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great people, great food, fun experience. Will be back.

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  5. John

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The very definition of a fantastic fine dining experience. Well worth the travel to Nashville just to experience the creative cuisine offered. The venue is tucked away and has an inauspicious entrance. You check in at Patterson House which is a gorgeous craft cocktail dispensary in an adjacent first floor basement. If you arrive early you can have a theatrically prepared libation prior to being escorted by restaurant folks to an elevator to the upstairs dining in a separate building. Once within the inner sanctum you are seated at a horseshoe counter with the kitchen staff on full display. This is the sort of place where the personalities add equal value to the food making the whole experience extraordinary. The entire staff were friendly and charming. The playlist was memorable (for an old guy) including Talking Heads, B52s and Devo. It worked. Sarah the Som was elegant and presented the drinks with intelligence and care. Paired wine and cocktail are separate from the fixed prix and individual selections are available. I thought the pairings were wonderful. Each course was beautifully constructed and progressed with practiced ease. Each chef presented a dish and did so with passionate engagement. The portions, flavors and chew of each offering was spot on. Catbird SEAT holds its own with all the top US restaurants I’ve had the pleasure to experience. If you enjoy the immersive experience of top notch dining this is worth the travel. Fortunately it is in one of the most vibrant cities in the USA.

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  6. Sadhish

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in Tennessee did not disappoint (this was my 4th visit). Amazing food and watching it being plated before your eyes with explanation of each course by the chef elevated the experience.

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  7. Melissa

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. Felt intimate, the attention to detail was superb. Wine pairings were spot on and enhanced the courses, highly recommend. Worth every penny

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  8. Sai

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service, ambiance. The chefs were very kind and engaging in describing each plate. They went the extra mile to meet all of our dietary accomodations and make each plate excellent! Highly recommend and will be definitely be going back!

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  9. Liz

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was one of the best dining experiences we have ever had! We absolutely loved the staff, the food was amazing and ambiance was great. Definitely recommend this for 2 people looking for an amazing intimate dinner.

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  10. James

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Music was way too loud. We wanted to know something about the food we were being served, but we couldn’t fully hear what the servers were saying. Wanted to talk to the cooks, but couldn’t make out what they were saying. Would have possibly enjoyed the experience better if I knew what I was eating. Ruined our anniversary experience.

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FAQs

The Catbird Seat is rated 4.8 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Catbird Seat

1711 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    18th Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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