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Etch, Nashville, TN

Etch

4.8
4.8
7454 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Featuring an array of global flavors and decadent desserts by Chef Deb Paquette and Pastry Chef Megan Williams, Etch is located in the ground floor of the Encore tower in Nashville's SoBro district. The restaurant is equipped with two private dining rooms, a full bar and an open kitchen with bar-style seating, allowing guests to interact with Deb and her kitchen. Lunch and dinner are available Monday-Friday, as well as dinner on Saturday.

In her 13 years as Chef/Owner of Zola, Deb received accolades for Nashville's best chef and Nashville's best restaurant multiple times. Nashville restaurants are many, but Etch sets itself apart with bold flavors and colorful presentations.

The cuisine at Etch is complemented by our comprehensive wine list, featuring an extensive collection of wines from around the world. Guests can also enjoy our modern take on classic cocktails, along with a variety of eclectic beers and regional drafts.

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9:00 PM


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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary European

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (615) 522-0685

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Deb Paquette

  • Private party facilities

    Etch offers two private dining rooms for meetings, receptions and special events. The Intermezzo Room is an intimate, elegant space with seating for 12; the Encore Room is an expansive space with a private bar, offering seating for 40 or standing room for 50.

  • Private party contact

    Whitney Eccher: (615) 626-6446

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    3rd AVE.

  • Parking details

    We offer complimentary valet parking for dinner guests; a validation ticket is provided following your meal. Additional parking is available in conveniently located pay lots.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. StephanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, innovative food. And tasty! Very fast, friendly, cordial service. A really nice experience!
  2. TNBurro

    Nashville

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent and service was terrific. There is a reason reservations can be hard to get!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lisa Guyran was the best server ever! So entertaining and courteous!
  4. JaredA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible. Server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. Can’t wait to go back here soon!
  5. JennyHT

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the music was great! Our server was friendly and helpful with making food choices. We will definitely be back soon.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent on all levels. Good, service, ambience!
  7. SharonO

    New England

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I’ve wanted to go to this restaurant for a long time while visiting Nashville. It just didn’t seem to be all that. We started with the charcuterie and cheese board. We have a local restaurant in Virginia that’s so much better. Second Street in Newport News , Va if you want to checkout their menu. My entree was the Chefs special of salmon & butternut squash risotto, the risotto wasn’t as creamy as it should of been. Glad I tried it finally but will not be on my go to list in Nashville.
  8. Tarane

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose a counter seat to watch the kitchen so itv was a little louder. I felt like i was on a cooking show they made me a special dish to accommodate my food issues. Great service and rotating menu keeps it interesting!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food with a modern, but welcoming space. Friendly staff and delicious drinks too. Definitely a place you wanna hit when in town!
  10. StacyK

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner with exceptional service. Highly accommodating to gluten sensitivity - and customized menu options for us!
  11. CoCo87

    Tallahassee

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Mahi Mahi and Pork Chop were both delicious as were the Brussels sprouts. We shared the Hazelnut Black Forest dessert and it was petite but delicious. Wish they had a California Cabernet by the glass for less than $23
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Etch always takes care of us and treats us to some of the best food I’ve ever tasted !
  13. HappyDiner

    Baltimore

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience all around. Top-notch service and everything was very tasty! Lovely ambiance. Well done, would go back if only we lived closer!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can not say enough about the quality of the meals and the service
  15. Danielle

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been to etch several times. Always have an amazing experience. The food and service are always impeccable. Went for my birthday dinner this time and it did not disappoint!!
  16. KatherineM

    Western NC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from Alisa. Fried catfish was wonderful and I would highly recommend it if on the menu. . I entertained clients and they thoroughly enjoyed it as well. Said that it was a memorable experience. Thank you!
  17. LutzH

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious and innovative food, with amazingly friendly wait staff. Overall we had a great experience during our visit to Nashville.
  18. LaurabethW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and cocktails here were amazing. Wine list is incredible. Our waiter did a great job recommending things. Super friendly staff and a great location! The interior was a bit more corporate-feeling than what we were expecting, but the hospitality was unmatched. I'd absolutely go back!
  19. KimberlyM

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic. Next level dining. Great w allergies.
  20. Anagz

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was absolutely DELICIOUS! Would come back again when in Nashville!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food and overall atmosphere. Staff knowledge and recommendations were also excellent.
  22. Lynne

    Denver

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was unique and delicious! Location was easy to walk to from hotel. Nice yummy cocktail list too!
  23. StacieN

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner last night!! The salmon special on top of risotto/roasted pears was to die for (please please add it to your menu :), the roasted cauliflower, Gorgonzola salad, and desserts were all amazing as well. Female chef owned too!
  24. Chicago

    Nashville

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It had been far too long since I had eaten at Etch, and I'd forgotten how many things they do right. The menu isn't extensive but the execution is solid, the service attentive, and the wine list one of the better ones in Nashville.
  25. KirkK

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food in a quiet enjoyable environment
  26. OlinS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around great dining experience, everything we ordered was great.
  27. JenC

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    We had good service but found all the dishes to be overly sweet. So much so we didn’t want to order dessert. And I am someone with a sweet tooth. Won’t be back.
  28. GAZZA

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and perfectly seasoned. Started with Etch’s signature salad. Had the pork chop and wife had 8oz filet. Only minus would have to be obvious lack of ability to serve up a properly made Irish coffee, but rest of meal made up for this by miles. Definitely the best meal we had during our trip to Nashville. Highly recommend this place.
  29. michael

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time back for three of us (in 2-3 years). We were skeptical coming in based on prior OK experiences and went away fans of Etch -- and will return often if they keep it up cocktails were great, one of the best old-fashioned I have had at a restaurant Mahi, chicken, and pork chop dinner all excellent, charcuterie board nicely presented and enjoyed by three no deserts spot on service, we were not rushed and in fact, our diners took too long that we were late for the theater! hostess pleasant and attentive
  30. Kristine

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time at Etch with a coworker. I wish the valet was more obvious - so I would not have paid for parking. The service was wonderful - and the food was delicious. I will certainly be back again with others on my team and for a date night.
  31. RachelS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice restaurant. Food is outstanding, great service.
  32. SamS

    Denver

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were in town for just one night and were not disappointed!!! We loved everything - the steak carpaccio, shrimp and octopus bruschetta, lamb chop, and venison. Delicious! And our server was fabulous!
  33. HeatherW

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Symphony date night-love this fine dining and it’s so so close to the symphony center. The Brussels sprouts are a favorite and the blueberry pavlova finished off two main courses of Mahi and Salmon that were so tasty. If you’re hesitant to try etch, I say DEFINITIVELY GO FOR IT! Well worth the cost. Nice ambiance and Brooke was very attentive. All on a Tuesday night… Hint-reserve reserve reserve! You’ll likely need a reservation if you’re specific on date and time.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my birthday dinner and was greeted by a signed birthday card! Waitress was super helpful and friendly. Ambiance was relaxing and inviting. Great experience! Would def recommend for a special occasion or date night!
  35. AmberS

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always perfect service everytime we go! food is fantastic too!
  36. AngelaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were perfect. Every food item was delicious. A larger party were seated near us near the end of our dinner, and they were quite loud, but otherwise the evening was delightful.
  37. Alan

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good for lunch
  38. FredT

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were accommodated with seamless efficiency. The ordered selections came to the table in an orderly and well planned progression. Each selection was expertly prepared and very tasty. We were well taken care of and had a most enjoyable experience. Etch certainly lived up to its reputation for us.
  39. wiscogirl

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and ambience was exceptional. Sitting at counter and watching the staff in action was fun.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful anniversary dinner. Great service and good was terrific. Will definitely repeat.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Etch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 522-0685.

Etch is rated 4.8 stars by 7454 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 81 times today
Google Map for Etch

303 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201

Additional information

  • Cross street

    3rd AVE.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary European

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    We offer complimentary valet parking for dinner guests; a validation ticket is provided following your meal. Additional parking is available in conveniently located pay lots.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Deb Paquette

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (615) 522-0685

  • Private party facilities

    Etch offers two private dining rooms for meetings, receptions and special events. The Intermezzo Room is an intimate, elegant space with seating for 12; the Encore Room is an expansive space with a private bar, offering seating for 40 or standing room for 50.

  • Private party contact

    Whitney Eccher: (615) 626-6446

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