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Bastion

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Bastion is the 24-seat restaurant of James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Chef Josh Habiger. It is located in a separate area within the casual cocktail bar of the same name, and it is a part of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Bastion's dining room features counter seating around the kitchen for parties of 2 as well as three tables for parties of 3 to 6. Bastion's small team serves a weekly set menu of six dinner courses featuring many dishes with a wide variety of flavors, ingredients, and inspirations. Friendly service guides you through the culinary experience, which also features wine pairings, creative cocktails, and a curated vinyl soundtrack. Come early or stay late in the hidden Little Bar, which is a private offering for guests of the restaurant.

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Executive chef: Josh Habiger

From the OpenTable editors: Part cocktail bar, part fine-dining restaurant, Bastion is where you go for ever-evolving New American tasting menus from James Beard-nominated chef Josh Habiger. Settle into the intimate, 24-seat space to feast on playful dishes starring oysters, caviar, and potato mochi topped with shaved bonito. Add in top-notch cocktails, and it’s easy to see why Eater Nashville named it 2023’s Restaurant of the Year.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Modern European, Global, International
Hours of operation
Restaurant Hours Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Big Bar Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(615) 490-8434
Website
https://www.bastionnashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
There are several options for private events at Bastion, including a Bastion Private Dinner, Big Bar Rental (during Non-Business hours), and Big Bar Parties (during Business hours). Please visit our website, or email info@bastionnashville.com to get the ball rolling on your private event.

Location
434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872
Neighborhood
South Nashville
Cross street
Pillow St. and Houston St.
Parking details
We have our very own paid parking lot kitty-corner to the bar, on the southeast corner of Houston and Pillow Streets. Pay first and we will validate inside. Street parking is also available throughout the neighborhood.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

SHUCKDOWN! Bastion Oyster Roast
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 9, 2025 only
3:00 PM
SHUCKDOWN! Bastion’s Oyster Roast party is taking place in the Big Bar on Sunday, March 9th from 3pm to 7pm. Gather ‘round one of our 3 long tables and shuck your own fire-roasted oysters! (assistance will be available if desired) The fire will be burning all afternoon, with loads of fresh Island Creek oysters roasted and replenished multiple times per hour. This party is a continuation of Chef Diana’s annual backyard series, which became so legendary in the industry it had to be shared with a wider audience! Tickets include: roasted oysters and a few fresh ones, access to the shuck-your-own tables (again, assistance will be available if desired) plus a number of delicious Southern sides by chef Diana Prescott including potato salad, bean salad, Savannah red rice and maybe even some caviar. Full bar service is available, or purchase an endless beer cup for $24 during a tap takeover by local heroes Southern Grist. Get your ticket via Open Table, and Get Coastal with us!

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nashville
Best Overall
Nashville
Best Food
Nashville
Best Service
Nashville
Best Ambiance
Nashville
Best Value
Nashville
Innovative
Nashville
Great for fine wines
Nashville
Good for special occasions
Nashville
Contemporary American
Nashville
Best Overall
Nashville
Best Food
Nashville
Best Service
Nashville
Best Ambiance
Nashville
Best Value
Nashville
Innovative
Nashville
Great for fine wines
Nashville
Good for special occasions
Nashville
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bastion offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "unique and delicious dining experience," highlighting the intimate atmosphere, "expert service," and creative tasting menu. The interaction with chefs enhances the event, while wine pairings are often praised. Perfect for food lovers seeking a memorable night out.

74 Reviews

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Mark
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful experience! Top notch in every regard. Incredible attention to detail. Will definitely be back!
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Lauren
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience on every level. Only regret is that we hadn’t been to Bastion soon. Every course from start to finish was on point starting with the raw oyster. Service was exceptional. I loved the touch of continuing our experience to the bar after dinner for a night cap.
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FoodieOnTheProwl
VIP
Nashville
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bastion is always a culinary delight. Every dish is thoughtful and delicious. The wine pairings and cocktails are perfection. The team is welcoming, making the experience special in every way.
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Trevor
Nashville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were both amazing. Each meal was served by one of the chefs and explained very well. The wine pairings were spot on and made for a really delicious evening. Good music was playing at an appropriate volume and the atmosphere was intimate and welcoming.
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Katie
Hawaii
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food!!! Cool vibe. Loved the tasting menu. Also did wine pairing which was a good value.
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Kevin
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is truly worth the trip. Cool setting, fun and interesting food, expert service and unique cocktails. I promise you I will be back with my family to show them a really special dining experience. Thanks to Chris and the rest of the staff at Bastion for making my first visit there one to remember. Cheers!!
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Matt
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing experience. Food and service is top notch. The interaction with the chefs during service makes it more of an event and less a “meal”.
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Benjamin
Nashville
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing experience for our first Valentine’s Day together. Every bite was so good and the staff was so nice. 10/10, not notes. We’ll be back!
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Julio
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experience was great and service was outstanding! Staff and chefs made us feel very welcomed and accommodated all of our needs. Perfect place to get a unique and delicious dining experience.
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alec
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , I love not having to pay when I leave. Awesome place all the reviews are right
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FAQs

Bastion is rated 4.9 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872

Additional information

Cross street
Pillow St. and Houston St.
Neighborhood
South Nashville
Hours of operation
Restaurant Hours Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Big Bar Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Modern European, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have our very own paid parking lot kitty-corner to the bar, on the southeast corner of Houston and Pillow Streets. Pay first and we will validate inside. Street parking is also available throughout the neighborhood.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://www.bastionnashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 490-8434
Private party facilities
There are several options for private events at Bastion, including a Bastion Private Dinner, Big Bar Rental (during Non-Business hours), and Big Bar Parties (during Business hours). Please visit our website, or email info@bastionnashville.com to get the ball rolling on your private event.

Bastion

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Experiences

SHUCKDOWN! Bastion Oyster Roast

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What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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