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Peninsula, Nashville, TN
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Peninsula

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$31 to $50
Modern European
1035 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-3533

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Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Jake Howell

From the OpenTable editors: James Beard Award-nominated chef and StarChefs Rising Star Jake Howell is all about the Iberian Peninsula here, where tapas and gin and tonics in a rustic space transport you straight to the coast. But don’t expect tradition—Howell's approach is more modern in dishes like scallops with melon tea and calendula or tomato toast sprinkled with black nigella seeds. The result is Eater Nashville's 2018 restaurant of the year.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    East Nashville
  • Cross street
    Gallatin Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 199 people are saying

Peninsula reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Innovative

Review summary

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Peninsula in Nashville offers an extraordinary dining experience with "creative, yet accessible food." The restaurant is praised for its "exceptional" service and "beautiful, subtle flavors." A favorite among locals and visitors alike, it features "very creative and delicious cuisine" in a cozy, intimate setting. Don't miss the "raspberry nori dessert" and "shrimp in Santa leaf."
199 Reviews
  1. MacRae VIP

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic restaurant with every dish seemingly better than the last. The owners have a talent for helping you decide what to order, which should be everything on the menu, and for making you feel like friends. Don’t skip the beets! The scallops, octopus and hamachi dishes are truly exceptional. One of the best meals I have had anywhere.

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  2. Joseph

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of small dishes-- the owner/manager visits every table and helps you choose your menu. Superb attention to detail. Prices look high, but the experience is worth it. We are looking forward to our next return visit.

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  3. Lauren VIP

    Nashville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and surprising journey each and every course. As Nashville locals, am ashamed this was my first visit. Will be back soon.

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  4. Pamela

    Nashville25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just can’t explain the inner joy achieved by this unassuming, eclectic restaurant. The food had more flavor than we can describe, service was the absolute best. Going back soon. Get the raspberry nori dessert and shrimp in Santa leaf if you can. So superb.

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  5. Jeff

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Food was so good. Service was outstanding. Ambience fantastic.

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  6. Christian

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Chewy Rice dish with dill pollen, brown butter, Osetra caviar, and tomato compote was seriously among the best bites of comfort food I have ever tasted. Do not sleep on the dessert labeled "WHITE CHOCOLATE, SALTED RASPBERRY, CANDIED NORI, BROWN BUTTER" either - divine. The food and service here are impeccable. One of Nashville's true gems.

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  7. Judson VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool ambiance, great kitchen decor, excellent cocktails, service and food quality. Small and quaint neighborhood restaurant. Outstanding small and high quality tapas type portions.

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  8. Kenzie

    Mississippi2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nashville local and this is one of the best meals in town, top to bottom! They are doing something really special. Very creative and tons of flavor.

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  9. Ren

    Nashville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible in terms of flavor but we had to eat more when we got home even after spending 300

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  10. Brad

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was a hit. Yes, the portions are small and it’s not cheap – if you want bigger plates, go to a steakhouse in the Gulch – but everything was delicious and high-quality. Great atmosphere, too.

    1 person found this helpful

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Peninsula is rated 4.7 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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1035 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-3533

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gallatin Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    East Nashville
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
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