Tapas Restaurants in Nashville, TN

“One of my favorite restaurants in Nashville—food and vibes are so good!! Shoutout to Ari for being the best waitress ever!“

“Brunch and Drag show were so much fun! Our bachelorette party, loved the vibe!“

“Great food, great service.“

“Fantastic brunch, we opted for the tasting menu and bottomless mimosas/sangria. Everything we had was absolutely delicious, service was great, and good value for money. 10/10 would return. Just be careful...3 pitchers of sangria later you might end up with a new tattoo.“

“Wow wow wow! What a hidden gem! My fiancé & I had a perfect date night at Present Tense!! The food was amazing, the atmosphere is unmatched, and the service was fantastic.

We learned near the end of our dinner that one of the servers was sick, so the person who served us was actually the owner, Rick! He was phenomenal & extremely kind!

Cannot recommend this place enough! It’s a must-try!“

“Had a bit of a dine around in Printers Alley this past Friday for my birthday and Black Rabbit was our first stop. We started the evening here for a few drinks and small plates. I also needed to go support this year's Iron Fork Mixology Competition winner Kenichi Saito and enjoy another award-winning Stardust! It was just as delicious as the first time but this time around I got to enjoy the entire drink guilt free. I also ordered the Mezcal Old Fashioned and The Hoffa Connection. Both were great. They have several Old Fashioneds (vodka, gin, and Bourbon) and I want to go back and try them all! We also enjoyed the Rabbit Rolls, the Pork Tacos from the happy hour menu, some sourdough, and the cacio e pepe. We thoroughly found everything to be delicious and wouldn't hesitate to order what we had again; although I'd like to try the rest of the menu too. Service was great and we can't wait to return. Thank you, Tommy, for making sure we had a great time. #FoodiesOfNashville“

“Attended the Taste of the Yucatan private event here on Nov 12, 2024. This was a great intro for locals to get to know a fairly recent entry onto the 12 South scene-- and let me tell you they made a very compelling case for why they should be the Go-To neighborhood spot for area diners. Out of town foodies will love it too, but the owners really wanted to pitch local with the event. The menu for the evening featured flavors from the Yucatan peninsula, which also pull from the Caribbean apparently. The flavors on many of the plates were complex, yet some of the dishes had a home cooked vibe, like a handed-down family recipe-- made new by Chef Santibañez. Cocktails, wine, and other bar offerings were all exceptional. Overall, the food was stunning, and the entire evening was a treat. Another notable highlight was the service: having well-trained and attentive servers add to the atmosphere seems rare to find these days, but Fonda fielded a great crew for the event. Lastly, as a local, one of the more frustrating challenges in convincing my wife and I to go out in Nashville for dinner is dealing with parking, especially in areas like 12 South. Some friends who also attended were able to walk over from their home near Belmont, while we drove over from Green Hills. So a huge asset (for me) is that Fonda has their own parking right behind the restaurant! And it's validated! I highly recommend giving this restaurant a visit.“

“We definitely enjoyed our stay! The roof top bar was amazing. I had the best experience with Tyson up there. He was so kind and knowledgeable.“

“Hanna’s service was friendly, quick, and beyond. I had a glass of wine and the charcuterie board which she happily let me order to my diet restrictions. If I’m ever at BNA again I’ll be coming back!

Dietary restrictions: No pork.“

“Amazing food and staff! Highly recommend.“

“Oh my gosh. The best sushi I’ve had in Nashville!! And the Chicken Fried Rice….I mean, it will be my go-to comfort food from now on. The Peruvian sushi with the ceviche was my fave, followed closely by the Blink 182. Go. Go now. Why are you still reading this? GO!“

“Food is incredible!! Service is great! We tried the hamachi, crispy tuna, and salmon - all excellent. Salmon was our fave. We also ordered dumplings, truffle Mac n cheese and kimchi risotto. The kimchi risotto is a must try! Drinks were great too. Will be back!“

“Great experience and delicious tapas. I have visited other "tapas" restaurants but this place really serves tapas... small plates you can share. Everything we tried were delicious and the service was great. Would recommend and I will be back to try more plates.“

“Good vibes. Amazing staff. And the food… good grief. I haven’t had tapas so good since I was in Spain. Everything was absolutely amazing and the olive oil cake was out of this world.“

“Been coming here with my wife and friends for 2 years. Love their selection of home brewed ciders! Super relaxing & friendly vibes. I love picking up 4 packs from my local liquor store to support their business!

Parking: May have to circle the block to find some available street parking“

“we went to this restraunt during my husband's work party last night and it was amazing! the drinks were made so fast! they were made very well, you can tell that the bar tender really takes the drinks seriously in the best way! :) their very social and kind, they were super calm even through everyone getting their and getting drinks prepped and sent out, then the food was a solid 9/10! for me personally I'm a picky person but i loved just about everything, the servers and host were also very kind I wish I had gotten all their names to reccomend! the bar tenders name was Christian and he was truly wonderful at his job, my favorite was the creme Brule dessert, it was sweet and smooth and crunchy and perfect, I truly reccomend this place for a calm or social event where your able to truly relax in a wonderful little place ❤️ also the alcohol selection was really nicely selected i had tried the spicy sangria, pomegranate margarita, polar pear & blackberry something, they were also so good about telling the ingredients and what they like about the drinks makes it an easier selection, or they have bourbon for those who love a strong smooth drink“

“The service was excellent and the food was phenomenal.“

“This place is untouchable. Cocktails are incredible. The Sleeling Car was awesome. Bartender just made me a drink he thought I would like after he asked some questions. One of the best drinks I've ever had. Monday night there was only 6 or 7 people in the place near 10pm. Nice change of pace from Broadway and some of the busier places. This is a must visit. Vibe is like the perfect cocktail lounge.“

“Phenomenal food and exceptionally prepared!“

“The chef and I is consistently a 1st class experience! We have been going here for at least 5 years now and are never disappointed! They always make us feel so very special, but are not pretentious! Hands down our favorite restaurant in Nashville!“

“Knowledge and engagement makes for a great journey through the nurturing of the soil, growth of the plant and finally the reward of the harvest. Enjoy the Opportunity to Engage at the Old School Farm!“

“As an Artist Manager, Promoter and Event Host ourselves, the interaction we had with this establishment . . . was by far, THE BEST we have had in a LONG time! From initial contact by DJ Jane Dupree to handling of contracts and payments with venue owners, to bar and security staff. The patrons are lively and committed, as this truly is a one of a kind. This gem is a labor of love that is BY Artists, FOR Artists. Their time spent building, creating, and execution are all on point! Their level of professionalism is superior. The amount of flexibility, communication, hospitality and attention to detail were astounding. Their willingness to adapt to any issue thrown their way make them a dream to work with. As an attendee, whom has never been to Nashville, let alone their venue . . . they recommended food, entertainment, and even a barber. We were able to enjoy music we had never heard, had prompt service at their diversely stocked bar, and met new people that we will be speaking with in the future. The interactive nature of the venue, ensures there is plenty to explore while visiting. They craft themed events so each experience is different from the last. All of these reasons & many more (like rotating local food vendors), are why we HIGHLY suggest visiting this facility. From BOTH the perspectives of doing business and being an attendee, this is where you want to be. If you ever want to play a great space that is intimate in nature, seek them out. If you want a fun night out and are not ready to go home when the clubs close, this is the one! Hands down, a great vibe. We here at Trinidad Traxx hope they keep alive.“

“First time visiting Nashville ordered takeout drinks: Taiwan Mango Tea QQ and the butterfly peach tea both were great
Food: pork tonkotsu ramen, Japanese curry katsu chicken and bulgogi those were all great!
Husband also tried the spider roll and California roll not as great. Overall do recommend.“

“This is a great spot to just hang and listen to music. There's live music here most of the afternoons and evenings. Service was a bit slow but our waitress tried to be as attentive as possible and even went to another bar in the resort to grab a bottle of wine as requested by one of our party.

It was raining when we were there and we actually had some drips but we didn't mind. It is called the falls.

I ordered the Getaway which was supposed to have rum in it. I literally tasted tequila. I switched up and on my next cocktail and asked for vodka. Much better!

There are only a few bar appetizers here like chips and dip, nuts, and chex mix. We tried the chips and they were a large serving and the white dip was really tasty.“

“I really like this place. The food is consistently good. I live nearby, so it’s very convenient. I live so close in fact that when they installed their new *extremely loud* electronic entry bell I can hear it ringing in my apartment every time someone opens the restaurant door. I’ve asked them about turning it down and they said “tough luck.” It’s so loud that I can’t imagine ever sitting in the dining room and eating there when you can get blasted by a blaring alarm tone with every customer who enters. Fix it and I’ll fix my rating.Edit: sounds like they turned down the obnoxious noise.“

“We had lunch here before we left and Samir took such excellent care of us. Telesa and Keke at the host stand were also so friendly warm and welcoming. Everyone here was so friendly, welcoming and professional. We had the classic burger and the lamb sandwich. The food was so delicious, fresh and flavorful. We can't wait to be back!“