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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
9:30 p.m.
Booked 5 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.

Why they're an Icon

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

Experiences

  • Sunday Supper Ft Guest Chef Dustin Gonsalves

    US$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.
    Sunday Supper Ft Guest Chef Dustin Gonsalves photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
9:30 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
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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