The Catbird Seat

$$$$ • New American, American

Hours:
700 8th Ave S Fifth Floor, Nashville
(615) 810-8200

About The Catbird Seat

The Catbird Seat is a well-known restaurant in Nashville that offers a Japanese-inspired haute cuisine tasting menu. The attentive staff provides exceptional service at a prompt yet relaxed pace. The menu features dishes such as scallop in a golden beet and coconut curry, expertly paired with creative non-alcoholic options. The atmosphere is elegant but not pretentious, with warm lighting and a modern design that creates a refined yet inviting setting. The ingredient selection is intentional, focusing on local purveyors, and the flavors are layered, balanced, and surprising—each dish telling a story. The chef’s creativity and the quality of ingredients shine through in every bite, from delicate starters to beautifully plated mains and desserts that rival fine patisserie. The experience is a culinary adventure that elevates Nashville’s dining scene, with each course showing the thought, pride, and love put into the meal. The restaurant's organization is seamless, with thorough explanations and expertly selected wine pairings, making each visit memorable and truly special.

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The Catbird Seat Reviews

4.5
395 ratings
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Food
4.8
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.8

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One of the best meals we have ever had to one of be best soundtracks ever. Owners and staff are quality people. We will be back anytime we are in Nashville, if we can get in. :-)

This was an amazing food and wine journey. Do yourself a favor and get the wine pairing (if you drink) as the Somm was spot on and extremely talented! The food was so creative, fun, and delicious. The environment is engaging and fun. Honestly it was better to us then The French Laundry for creativeness, approachability and environment. Everything was simply amazing while relaxed and fun. The chefs are beyond talented, chatting with you while building and keeping their rhythm on...read full review

Amazing, carefully curated tasting menus for a maximum of 22 diners with a knockout cocktail bar on the first floor with a great reverence for cocktail classics and modern riffs.

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5:30 - 9PM
Thursday 5:30 - 9PM
Friday 5:30 - 9PM
Saturday 5:30 - 9PM
Sunday Closed
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