We had a great date night! We got all vegetarian dishes and didn't regret any of them. The heirloom carrots were the star of the show, for sure! Don't skip them. Our server, Todd, was also incredible. It's not often that you have a genuine human connection while dining out. He was very personable, attentive and gave great recommendations! Do your self a favor and ask to be seated in his section when you visit!
Jaime
Lyra has creative and delicious food and drinks, along with attentive service from the staff.
Alison
Every dish was fantastic! The octopus was cooked to perfection. The red fish and the chicken had so much flavor. The pistachio pie should not be skipped! Our server was attentive and friendly. This was our first time here, but we will definitely be back next time we are in Nashville. Highly recommend!
Paolo Narag
5 out of 5. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in Nashville for the price. We ordered the Hummus Collective, Chicken Tagine, and the carrots and potatoes, every dish hit the mark.
The flavors are bright and layered without feeling heavy, and everything tastes fresh and intentional. You can tell the kitchen actually cares.
Solid portions, great value, and the kind of spot that makes you want to come back and try the whole menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily
Lyra is one of our favorite Nashville restaurants! The food is fantastic and staff so friendly and attentive. We always have a wonderful time!
Sam Pepple
I was visiting Nashville and found out about this gem from a reddit thread. Lyra was quite good and comes highly recommended. The pita bread, baked on demand, right there, was the best pita I have tasted. The Syrian String Cheese dish was my favorite. And they had solid options for those who don't want alcohol. When I return to Nashville, I look forward to returning here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jack
I think we hit Lyra on an off night, because I had heard really good things about it. A decent-sounding Middle Eastern menu, which I love, but the food was fairly uninspired in its delivery. Also, the server seemed extremely uninterested in providing good service but was very interested in trying to upsell the premade cocktails.
Mason Herring
Absolutely spectacular food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus
Krista
We have dined at Lyra several times in the past and it was always very good- food and service. Our last visit was close to a year ago, possibly on NYE. This visit we decided to sit outside which turned out to be nice, as inside was very loud. Our waitress was nice and brought out everything timely but she did bring us our bill without asking if we were done. So we felt a bit rushed out. We had hopes of just sitting and talking with some drinks after our dinner, but seeing the bill there added some urgency. Maybe our recent trip to Europe - where you have to ask for your bill- had been ingrained in us a bit. My husband asked for another glass of wine so she removed the bill and added it on. We decided to pay with cash but we needed the money split so we could tip her. She took the cash and came back with tipping options for her that would be severely overpaying or slightly under paying...we thought this was quite odd as we didn't want to leave her a tip of 23% when we felt rushed out. In the past this may have been an option to tip 23% but not this time. This restaurant has always been an east Nashville staple- so despite our experience we will revisit in the near future.
Daryl Moll
Great Mediterranean food. Great atmosphere with really awesome service. The dishes are individual so you will order several dishes, the good thing is they are all very good. Different tastes within each dish and then each dish compliments the other dishes. A flavor explosion in your mouth.
I cried when they introduced the set up, this was a truly magical experience. If you want to share your food, taste a wide range of incredible flavors, and feel like you’re at a relative’s house, please enjoy a bite for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Knodel
Lyra is in my top 5 favorite restaurants in Nashville. I often think about how creamy and amazing their hummus is. I absolutely love everything I have gotten here - their menu chances seasonally but they still keep some of the best hits on the menu year-round. I recommend getting a reservation because others know how great this place is and it is always packed. Also try any of their cocktails - they’re always fantastic as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dimples
I was visiting Nashville and my friend took me here. My husband and I absolutely loved it. We loved everything we ordered. My friend made a reservation for a Tuesday at 6pm and we were seated right away. We ordered grilled broccolini, fattoush, lamb kefta raas, and the star of the show the hummus collective. Everything was delicious and it was the perfect amount for four people. The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance is really aesthetically pleasing. It has cute decor and outdoor seating. Next time I'm in Nashville, I know where we will have another visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Welsh
The food was fresh and amazing. Christian was our waiter, and he guided us to the most delicious choices. Loved the appetizer fettah was really good, and it the lamb chops were outstanding. We also got the snapper which was phenomenal. We will be back. Thanks Christian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Muhammad Usama
Extremely overrated. Portion size are not suitable for Adults. Plus parking was full as well. You would guess for a restaurant this expensive would have adequate parkings for everyone. Don't think I'll ever be going again.
We had a great date night! We got all vegetarian dishes and didn't regret any of them. The heirloom carrots were the star of the show, for sure! Don't skip them. Our server, Todd, was also incredible. It's not often that you have a genuine human connection while dining out. He was very personable, attentive and gave great recommendations! Do your self a favor and ask to be seated in his section when you visit!
Lyra has creative and delicious food and drinks, along with attentive service from the staff.
Every dish was fantastic! The octopus was cooked to perfection. The red fish and the chicken had so much flavor. The pistachio pie should not be skipped! Our server was attentive and friendly. This was our first time here, but we will definitely be back next time we are in Nashville. Highly recommend!
5 out of 5. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in Nashville for the price. We ordered the Hummus Collective, Chicken Tagine, and the carrots and potatoes, every dish hit the mark.
The flavors are bright and layered without feeling heavy, and everything tastes fresh and intentional. You can tell the kitchen actually cares.
Solid portions, great value, and the kind of spot that makes you want to come back and try the whole menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lyra is one of our favorite Nashville restaurants! The food is fantastic and staff so friendly and attentive. We always have a wonderful time!
I was visiting Nashville and found out about this gem from a reddit thread. Lyra was quite good and comes highly recommended. The pita bread, baked on demand, right there, was the best pita I have tasted. The Syrian String Cheese dish was my favorite. And they had solid options for those who don't want alcohol. When I return to Nashville, I look forward to returning here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I think we hit Lyra on an off night, because I had heard really good things about it. A decent-sounding Middle Eastern menu, which I love, but the food was fairly uninspired in its delivery. Also, the server seemed extremely uninterested in providing good service but was very interested in trying to upsell the premade cocktails.
Absolutely spectacular food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus
We have dined at Lyra several times in the past and it was always very good- food and service. Our last visit was close to a year ago, possibly on NYE. This visit we decided to sit outside which turned out to be nice, as inside was very loud. Our waitress was nice and brought out everything timely but she did bring us our bill without asking if we were done. So we felt a bit rushed out. We had hopes of just sitting and talking with some drinks after our dinner, but seeing the bill there added some urgency. Maybe our recent trip to Europe - where you have to ask for your bill- had been ingrained in us a bit. My husband asked for another glass of wine so she removed the bill and added it on. We decided to pay with cash but we needed the money split so we could tip her. She took the cash and came back with tipping options for her that would be severely overpaying or slightly under paying...we thought this was quite odd as we didn't want to leave her a tip of 23% when we felt rushed out. In the past this may have been an option to tip 23% but not this time. This restaurant has always been an east Nashville staple- so despite our experience we will revisit in the near future.
Great Mediterranean food. Great atmosphere with really awesome service. The dishes are individual so you will order several dishes, the good thing is they are all very good. Different tastes within each dish and then each dish compliments the other dishes. A flavor explosion in your mouth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I cried when they introduced the set up, this was a truly magical experience. If you want to share your food, taste a wide range of incredible flavors, and feel like you’re at a relative’s house, please enjoy a bite for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lyra is in my top 5 favorite restaurants in Nashville. I often think about how creamy and amazing their hummus is. I absolutely love everything I have gotten here - their menu chances seasonally but they still keep some of the best hits on the menu year-round. I recommend getting a reservation because others know how great this place is and it is always packed. Also try any of their cocktails - they’re always fantastic as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was visiting Nashville and my friend took me here. My husband and I absolutely loved it. We loved everything we ordered. My friend made a reservation for a Tuesday at 6pm and we were seated right away. We ordered grilled broccolini, fattoush, lamb kefta raas, and the star of the show the hummus collective. Everything was delicious and it was the perfect amount for four people. The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance is really aesthetically pleasing. It has cute decor and outdoor seating. Next time I'm in Nashville, I know where we will have another visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was fresh and amazing. Christian was our waiter, and he guided us to the most delicious choices. Loved the appetizer fettah was really good, and it the lamb chops were outstanding. We also got the snapper which was phenomenal. We will be back. Thanks Christian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely overrated. Portion size are not suitable for Adults. Plus parking was full as well. You would guess for a restaurant this expensive would have adequate parkings for everyone. Don't think I'll ever be going again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
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