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etch - Nashville, Nashville, TN
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etch - Nashville

$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
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 the culinary team. 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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deb Paquette

From the OpenTable editors: Pioneering chef Deb Paquette is Tennessee’s first woman to qualify as a certified executive chef and her bold, globally inspired menu takes center stage at this critical darling in downtown Nashville. Grab a spot at the lively chef’s counter for a front-row seat to the open kitchen, where Paquette turns out artfully plated dishes like pan-seared scallops with Thai lemongrass curry paired with stellar, Wine Spectator-awarded wines. No meal here is complete without one of pastry chef Megan Williams’s knockout desserts.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.etchrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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 14; 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
  • Location
    303 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • 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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What 8,636 people are saying

etch - Nashville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

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  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Etch in Nashville offers a "spectacular" dining experience with "unique and creative flavors." Guests rave about the "incredible food," attentive service, and "wonderful atmosphere." Standout dishes include the beet salad, lamb meatballs, and scallops. The restaurant is praised for accommodating dietary needs and ensuring a "memorable experience."
8,637 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Nashville17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again a wonderful meal, service was great, the kitchen modified a main dish based on my allergies. Again couldn’t ask for anything better.

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  2. Linda VIP

    Nashville67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing!! service outstanding highly recommend!!!

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  3. Dolores

    Nashville31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is for Etch on Demonibreun on 3/20/25. Had attentive, wonderful, professional & delightful service from our new friend Sandra C. She was informative and made sure all was good without hovering. Food: Inventive and delicious. Had catch of the day and the fish was fresh and flavorful over crispy rice cake, but it was the sauces - oh my!!! Cauliflower appetizer was delicious as always and crispy potato salad would be perfect for breakfast. Bread a bit meh. Always love Etch and never disappointed just delighted. Thank you to all!

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  4. Doug VIP

    Nashville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been a fan of Deb Paquette's creations for over 20 years beginning at Zola's but last night I had the best dish yet, and that is saying something. The Chef special of the night was Mahi-mahi served with an Asian flare. The notes I scribbled from our waitress included ingredients; ginger sesame tofu, Gochujang, sweet potato puree, togarashi and shavings of carrot and cucumber. It was magnificent.

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  5. Joe VIP

    Phoenix114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant in downtown Nashville- a few blocks off Broadway. The octopus shrimp appetizer was fabulous. We had the pork ribeye- an explosion of flavor. Lisa was our server- she coursed the whole evening perfectly. Great knowledge of menu.

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  6. Kerwin VIP

    Nashville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    etch never disappoints. We had a wonderful meal. Our waiter was wonderful.

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  7. Rick

    Little Rock10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Etch has always been excellent and this time was just OK. Food was good, not great and menu seemed limited. Will give it another shot.

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  8. Christine VIP

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time enjoying Etch and my first time at the chef’s counter. This was my birthday request and it exceeded my expectations. The service was impeccable and also warm and charming. Brooke took such good care of us. At the chef’s counter yet you have the privilege of seeing all the food and can ask questions . I was enthralled with the cookbooks on the shelves which I am sure offer some inspiration and even humor. The food was so delectable and well balanced. The salmon dish was the best thing I have enjoyed in several years and I eat good, clean salmon often. Hubs enjoyed chef’s special- short rib. We enjoyed the apple sesame tart for dessert. I am going to have to fit in another visit before we head back to California.

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  9. Gregory VIP

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and a wonderful server. We loved our meal at etch.

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  10. Fitfoodie VIP

    Nashville12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are always outstanding. A wonderful and calm dining experience in downtown.

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FAQs

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

etch - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 8636 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for etch - Nashville

303 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd AVE.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.etchrestaurant.com/
  • 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 14; 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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