These Restaurants in Nashville, TN are Perfect for a Date Night

1. etc. restaurant

Located in the Bedford Commons complex of the Green Hills neighborhood, etc. restaurant is a chic culinary gem that serves brunch, lunch, and dinner in an intimate, refined space. The cozy 2,400 square foot dining room features electric blue, copper and glass accents, warm woods, comfortable banquette seating, simply adorned tables, an ample cocktail and wine bar and plenty of open-air seating for alfresco dining in the summer. Chef/Owner Deb Paquette creates sublime dishes of grilled octopus, seared scallops, lamb meatballs, and chicken cassoulet, and the cuisine is accompanied by a selection of global wines, craft beers, top-shelf spirits, and classic cocktails.

3790 Bedford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37215, Phone: 615-988-0332

2. House of Cards

House of Cards is Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience, offering a magic-themed dining concept in a one of a kind 10,000 square foot underground space.

Hailed as one of ‘America’s 100 Best Restaurants,’ House of Cards celebrates the art of magic with nightly shows and serves a menu of classic American cuisine and excellent hand-crafted cocktails.

The restaurant features an elegant dining room with a beautiful handcrafted bar, European antiques and magic-related artifacts, and a world-class collection of art, and guests can watch some of America’s top magicians perform mind-boggling illusions and tricks while enjoying sublime cuisine and fine wines.

119, Lower Level, 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, Phone: 615-730-8326

3. Husk

Located in a beautifully restored Victorian-era home, Husk Restaurant serves an ever-changing menu of locally-sourced Southern dishes from the bounty of South Carolina upcountry.

Helmed by Executive Chef and South Carolina native, Jon Buck, the menu showcases ingredient-driven cuisine prepared using seasonally available heirloom products sourced from local purveyors. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming ambiance with a historic, early 20th-century storefront and a rustic wall of firewood to fuel the wood-fired oven in the open kitchen. A large chalkboard lists the artisanal products currently provisioning the kitchen and the signature dishes of the day such as Sassafras Glazed Pork Ribs and Rabbit-Pimento Loaf.

37 Rutledge St, Nashville, TN 37210, Phone: 615-256-6565

4. 5th & Taylor

Housed in an old Germantown warehouse, 5th & Taylor is a lofty, rustic-industrial restaurant with a charming tree-lined patio that serves refined American fare and casual wines in a stylish setting.

The spacious restaurant has an airy main dining room with banquette-style tables, handmade furniture, period fixtures, and eclectic artworks, and a full-service bar and lounge where guests can sip fine wines, classic cocktails, and top-shelf spirits. Chef Daniel Lindley pays homage to traditional American fare with a menu of Southern shared plates, entrées, and house specialties such as sausage cheddar biscuits and private raised dining rooms can accommodate up to 70 guests.

1411 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208, Phone: 615-242-4747

5. Bob's Steak & Chop House - Nashville

Located in the Omni Nashville Hotel, the award-winning, nationally renowned Bob's Steak & Chop House - Nashville specializes in the finest corn-fed, Midwestern prime beef and serves a simple formula of excellent meat, fresh seafood and salads, and decadent desserts.

Boasting an elegant, woodsy ambiance, the restaurant has décor that represents the proud history of Nashville with authentic historical flags, Bill Lenox’s private antique microphone collection, two Gibson and two Epiphone guitars. The award-winning steakhouse’s menu features a range of prime steaks and chops, fresh seafood, and cold-water lobster tails, along with hearty sides, fresh salads, and mouthwatering desserts.

250 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, Phone: 615-761-3707

6. Etch Restaurant

Located in the Encore tower in Downtown Nashville, Etch Restaurant is the latest culinary venture from Chef Deb Paquette and offers an excellent exceptional dining experience. Voted Nashville’s best chef multiple times, Etch’s creative menu promises to take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey with every bite.

The contemporary eatery boasts elegant and stylish décor with an open kitchen so you can see the master at work, however if you prefer a more private dining experience, there are two private rooms to choose from for those special occasions or business functions. Dishes on the sublime menu, include Tempura Oyster Mushrooms, Octopus and Shrimp Bruschetta, and favorites such as cobia, pork belly, and prime-cut steak, accompanied by an extensive wine and cocktail list.

303 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37201, Phone: 615-522-0685

7. Germantown Cafe

Conveniently located just blocks north of downtown and LP Field, the Germantown Cafe is an elegant, eclectic eatery with a full-service bar that is a reliable fixture on Nashville’s dining scene for an unforgettable dining experience.

Perfect for a casual night out on the town or brunch before the big game, the café serves a creative menu of contemporary cuisine with dishes of classic French onion soup, juicy crab cakes, char-crusted New York strip steak, and the signature Plum Pork chops. The bar serves a variety of global wines, craft beers on tap and by the bottle, top-shelf spirits, and handcrafted cocktails.

1200 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208, Phone: 615-242-3226