We had one of the best dining experiences we've had in a while--and it was right here in Goodlettsville! We'd heard so many great things about Casper's, and it exceeded every expectation. Here's what we tried: * Crispy Wild Mushrooms: Lightly breaded and served with black garlic aioli. These were nothing like the soggy fried mushrooms you might get at a burger joint. They were meaty yet delicate, with a beautiful crunch! * Raw Oysters: A couple had a little sand, but they tasted fresh and paired so well with the horseradish cocktail sauce. * Charcuterie: We ordered the small board. The berry jam paired SO well with everything, you could tell they put thought into choosing items that complemented each other. * Kids' Grilled Cheese: My 3-year-old ate the entire sandwich! When we got home, he told me it was the best grilled cheese he'd ever had. It also came with some of the best fries we've ever tried--soft inside, crisp outside, and perfectly seasoned with flaky salt. They were even delicious cold! * Spiced Roasted Redfish: Topped with crab meat, flavorful, and served with tender, sweet carrots. By this point, we were slipping into a food coma, so I completely forgot to take a picture! I also stole a bite of my husband's pork chop, and it was juicy as heck. His Brussels sprouts with pecans were delicious, too. And let's talk about the drinks and happy hour! The pricing was such a great deal. I got a whiskey sour and one of the best gimlets I've ever had for $6 each! Roland took wonderful care of us. He took his time making recommendations and even answered my toddler's questions, lol. I truly can't say enough good things about the food and service. The atmosphere was just as lovely: open yet cozy, super clean, and with an outdoor seating area that was perfect for our little one to watch cars go by. They also had someone playing piano! I only caught about a minute, but he sounded wonderful. Next time, I'll have to sit inside so I can enjoy more of it. Casper's reminded me of some of the trendy Nashville spots, but with larger portions and lower prices. This is officially my "must-try" recommendation for locals. What a gem! PS: They even use nice ice for their sodas. Like large cubes so it doesn't water down the drink. They have so many thoughtful little things going on- love this place! PPS: I think a lot of their stuff is house made... Like the cocktail sauce and maybe that jam? read more

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Casper's is a family owned and operated restaurant located on Main Street in Goodlettsville TN. It is serving an elevated Chef's driven menu using locally sourced ingredients. The interior is warm and inviting with a full bar and has live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights. We visited for a weekend lunch and the food was on point and Delicious. The Dinner menu has different dishes than the Lunch menu, so just be aware. They also have a beautiful fenced in back yard and a covered outdoor patio as well. This is a Scratch Kitchen serving Small Plates, Salads, Sandwiches, Entrees and Desserts. They have a full bar serving Cocktails, Wine, Beer and a few Mocktails. They also have cafe drinks like Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha and Hot Tea. I recommend stopping in if you're in the area or if your coming in from Nashville. Its about a 15 to 20 minute drive from Downtown Nashville, depending on traffic. To finish the review-- There is limited parking, but you can park at Goodlettsville City Hall right next door for free. You can look on their Social Media to find out who's playing Live Music and the start times. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Enjoy read more

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First time here and we loved it. Had oysters and crispy mushrooms to start. Both appetizers were excellent. Our mains were tasty too. It's a great dinner spot when driving from Kentucky to Nashville. Free parking and the staff was very attentive. read more

Casper’s Bistro - Cheeseburger Special - American Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

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We were pleasantly surprised at the nice atmosphere. The Service was great and very professional! The piano player created the perfect ambiance and it wasn't too loud so we could still talk. The menu was full of all kinds of options. We appreciated the wine options and the Chianti was excellent! Our party got steak frites, redfish, and blackened salmon . The only thing I would change was a different side than what comes with the blackened salmon. It was a quinoa succotash mix , but really didn't have enough quinoa and it was served cold with red pepper and zucchini. It was tasty just not what I expected. read more

Casper’s Bistro - Blackened Salmon with quinoa and succotash - American Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

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I made a 6ish reservation on a Friday on a whim and honestly, this is the move if you don't feel like dealing with downtown traffic. Parking was easy, and City Hall is right across the street if needed. The space is really cute, corner location, bright and airy inside. Not super upscale, but it doesn't need to be. Prices felt fair. Service was on point. Our waitress, Anna, was friendly and attentive without hovering. Food wise, we started with oysters and shrimp in garlic sauce. Both were solid, but that shrimp...phenomenal. Try that! We also had gimlets, and just know they are strong, which we appreciated. The steak was cooked perfectly, nice and tender, but had a slight sweetness that wasn't really my thing. Still good, just not my favorite flavor profile. Only downside was we were hoping for live piano jazz and the musician didn't show. That was a bit of a letdown. Grabbed a red velvet cheesecake to go and it was rich, decadent, and worth it. Overall, really good experience and I'd come back. read more

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This establishment is quietly becoming our favorite! Menu offers deliciously prepared choices and service is always excellent. Nice to have a fine dining destination in this area North of Nashville. Easy parking, Lovely Vibe for couples, groups or old friends gathering like we did. This place is a TEN in our book. read more

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Service from the time I walked in to the time I left was amazing. I just wanted something small so I got the large charcuterie and six oysters. The charcuterie was amazing but I have had better oysters. Were they terrible? No. I felt they were fresh but were only served with cocktail sauce and a lemon and personally is not my favorite way to eat oysters. The ambiance was very nice, it was a touch loud for my liking but overall I enjoyed my time tonight. read more

Casper’s Bistro - Large charcuterie - American Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

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Cute little Bistro (parking in the rear!) not too big but has a nice looking bar. We started with the crispy wild mushrooms that were excellent!! A side of black garlic aioli complimented then so well! We both had Bistro burgers with fries.....lots of fat crisp fries with large burgers cooked perfectly! We were too full, but the pastries looked amazing- another visit!! read more

Casper’s Bistro - Crispy wild mushrooms!! - American Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

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They went above and beyond for my child with celiac!! Can't wait to return again. The service was also great. read more

The service was good, but the food was not anything special. The ambiance was nice but going back to the food I think this place is just way over priced. read more

The food was good, and I'll give them that, but the service was terrible overall. Before ordering, the four of us decided to start with the hummus and asked for extra bread. The extra bread never came when it should have, and when it finally did, they brought only two tiny slices and told us the kitchen was backed up. At that point, they honestly should not have brought it at all. The rest of the bread didn't arrive until we were already halfway through our entrees. I had also asked for balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil to go with the extra bread we were expecting. The waiter came back and said they had neither olive oil nor balsamic vinegar, but that he had brought me a different oil instead. He never explained what it was. I put it on the bread, and it turned out to be extremely spicy and completely ruined my palate. On top of that, when we first arrived, I asked the host to let our waiter know that I wanted a dessert at the end of dinner with "Congratulations on your engagement" written on the plate. She said it would be possible. But when dessert came, instead of doing what I had specifically requested, the waiter just said, "Congratulations on your engagement." It was disappointing, especially since they had already said they could do it. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the service was disorganized, inattentive, and disappointing enough that it overshadowed the whole experience. read more

Casper's bistro is such a cute addition to downtown Goodlettsville! The inside is chic and Instagram worthy. The servers are always super friendly. I love the Reuben and also their pasta dishes are amazing. My husband usually gets the salmon with rice pilaf and it's consistently delicious. read more

We were really excited to finally try this place for the first time, but unfortunately it ended up being a bit disappointing. The service was extremely slow from start to finish--both drinks and food took far longer than expected. We had a 6:30 reservation and didn't receive our food until around 8. What made it more frustrating was the lack of communication. Neither our waitress nor a manager acknowledged the delay or checked in to see if we needed anything while we were waiting. A simple apology or update would have gone a long way. When the food finally arrived, it didn't quite make up for the wait. The steak was cold, and the burger was overcooked. We might consider coming back to sit at the bar for a drink, but overall it was a disappointing first experience. It's especially unfortunate because Goodlettsville really could use more spots like this, and we were hoping this would become a go-to. read more

This is such a cute, quaint, little restaurant. The food is amazing, and it's the perfect date night spot. They do have a kids menu if you have your kids and mine have thought it was delish. Highly recommend trying. The crab cakes were some of the best I have had since Florida! Hope you go and enjoy!! read more

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Great hidden gem in Goodlettsville by City Hall. If you want farm to table restaurant without having to go Downtown Nashville, this is for you. Reminds me of Margo or Anwser for those who dine in Nashville. Thanks for a great experience read more

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This place was a perfect date night spot! Loved the grand piano playing in the background during dinner. Food was excellent. It's nice not to drive to Nashville for a good spot like this! read more

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New Spot Alert: Casper's Bistro - Goodlettsville, TN Lots of green flags!!! Must Try!! Checked out Casper's on their opening night, and I'm already excited to go back! It's a cute bistro-style restaurant with a cozy yet stylish vibe. Ambiance: * Open floor plan seating with lots of space and natural light * A piano at the front and live music for great vibes * Outdoor patio for nice weather days * Bar area with tables if you want a more casual hangout * Dim lighting in the dining area makes it feel perfect for either a casual outing or a dressed-up dinner Parking: Plenty of parking behind and alongside the building. Drinks & Food: *Tried the First Citizen cocktail (you can choose your spirit -- vodka, gin, bourbon, or tequila). I went with tequila, and it was so refreshing, with fresh mint that made it perfect. *We shared the seasoned grilled lamb skewers and lemon zest Parmesan fries. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Service: Friendly, welcoming staff. Our bartender was super knowledgeable and offered great recommendations for drinks. Casper's also offers pastries and coffee drinks during the day and has a happy hour starting at 4 PM, plus a full dinner menu. Definitely a spot I'll be back to for dinner soon. Highly recommend checking them out if you're in the Goodlettsville area! read more

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Wow, 5 star dining in Goodlettsville, love it. We had a great meal and fancy cocktails without dealing with Nashville traffic, parking or prices. Totally recommend bringing you wife and friends here for a really nice experience read more

The food was great. I had the bone in glazed pork chop and baked potato and green beans. I kid you not the food and atmosphere and service is great. Thing is someone paid for my dinner. Thank you to whoever it was. June 2nd 2026 7 in the evening. read more

Casper’s Bistro - American Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Love this place! Can't beat it in Goodlettsville. The bartenders are very knowledgeable, the menu is delicious and the cocktails are always on point. read more

Charming Italian restaurant close to I65 The pasta and cauliflower appetizer were very good. Waiter was helpful but seemed to be new. Slightly overpriced but worth it read more

Overall good time! This is an elevated experience ($37 filet about 6oz) so keep that in mind. They have a happy hour, that would be my suggestion for the first time, sit at the bar and you'll have a great time for a couple drinks and an appy. Ambience is terrific, service was mostly good however there was no hostess the day we went (Friday @5pm) which made it weird coming. They have three doors to enter and I watched everyone walk in and stand there like "do I seat myself?" Parking is very slim but there are signs saying park at city hall. Clientele while we were there had an "old money" feel, you know the type, looking down the nose, lol. But the restaurant can't help that. read more

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Sat outside w our dog, shared a meal and had some cocktails. Close to road so there's constant traffic noise... needs music or tv outside, and tall greenery outside fence to avoid seeing road would help Food was great. read more

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Went just recently with my Men's Fellowship group. They've only been open three weeks, and clearly they are still working things out. They got the drink order wrong but were quick to correct and comp. Service was very pleasant if still needing training and experience. Ambience is lovely. Please note there is parking behind and on the side with several entry doors. Breaded and friedmushroom appetizer looked great and everyone scarfed it down. The smash burger seemed popular. Everyone complimented the fries. I had a side order of salmon - a bit dry, could have used a sauce to help it. For dessert I had chocolate ganache cake. Again, too dry without enough ganache. As I was checking out, I discovered their bakery section. The mini-croissan\nt and the full size croissant were lth spectacular. The biscotti was not as sweet as I would prefer. Prices were reasonable. I'll certainly try them again. read more

We went out for valentine's dinner, and we were referred here by a friend. The food was wonderful and it kept us from having to drive all the way downtown. I had the steak and potatoes. Food was wonderful. read more

My husband, son, and I went to Casper's last night for dinner. It was great! I think they must have hired the best bartender ever. The drinks were all spot on. (I sent an extra tip to the bartender for his art.) Everyone enjoyed their dinner. The server was great! She was very attentive and on top of things. She was able to answer all questions. The piano player was also very good, and the entire ambiance was very nice. We definitely will go again. The owner spoke with us as well. He has a great passion for the venue, and is very excited to be able to provide Goodlettsville with a quality and top notch dining experience. I ordered the steak fries. My husband ordered the salmon. My son ordered the burger. No complaints. They both also had dessert they enjoyed. (I chose a liquid desert. I mean, why not, since the bartender was on target?) read more

We had a large party and they weren't busy.... Service and food both fantastic! People are sleeping on this place! Go now!

Very nice dinner. After a long day of driving in the rain, this place was perfect. Pleasant staff, simple menu with great choices and a relaxing atmosphere. Our server, Anna, was attentive and professional. We enjoyed a very good dinner, especially considering the few options in the area. Highly recommended. read more

Great service, loved the live piano music. The salmon was delicious. Would love for fresh bread to be offered. Will definitely be back!

Had the oysters and the steak fretts off the chain It great to have a great place to eat in Goodlettsville and not have to go to east nashvilke or nashvilke to get a great meal read more

So happy to have this restaurant 10 minutes from my house. Classy feeling atmosphere, but casual! The food we had was amazing; not to mention a bit fancier than most establishments around, but the price was affordable. I'll be going back A LOT!! read more

It is very clear that nobody has the correct training required to run a restaurant That goes from the kitchen, the bar, and guest services. Get back to the basics and maybe reconsider your chef especially as it is clear that his focus is not 100% on the food. read more

First, when I walked in there was no hostess to be seen, so I just say myself at the bar. Then the food was awful. We ordered some apps and a salad. The fried mushrooms, mussels, brussel sprouts, and a Caesar salad with chicken. Everything was swimming in oil! The fried mushrooms came with like a mayo/Worcestershire sauce that looked like chocolate pudding, it was inedible. The mussels were meaty, but they came in a marinara sauce (?) that tasted like boiled Rao's with a 2 cm thick layer of oil on top. The brussel sprouts were roasted in a sweet balsamic sauce, but the 'candied pecans' that were mixed in were pecans that you would buy at a store (the ones that are covered in a thick layer of cinnamon and sugar). And surprise, the brussel sprouts were swimming in oil. The Caesar salad was ok, but tossed in were shallots and odd, unidentifiable strings of lettuce (leeks maybe?) that were tough and did not pair with romaine. The chicken was fine. After, we all had awful stomach aches and had to take a Tums. This morning is not much better. 2/5 stars because the bartender was very nice. read more

Such good food and service. Ambiance was great and have live music! Would definitely go back!

Went for lunch and disappointed. I ordered a BLT with avacado and didn't get the avacado. There were only 2 people working, the bartender and a girl working the coffee area. They never asked if I needed anything after my BLT arrived. They should have then they brought me half an avacado not sliced for the sandwich so i had to cut it up. Too much mayonaise glopped on the sandwich intstead of smeared on Its great there is a new restaurant in this town because we rally need it, however I hope they up there game! Bacon was really hard and not nice to bite into. read more

Man! This place rocks. Great food and they really figured out the service issues they had in the beginning. Goodlettsville has no place like it! read more

arrived at 5:20pm, ordered the peppercorn encrusted filet and the pork chop. 50 minutes later we were finally served. The filet had NO sign of encrusted peppercorn., no pepper at all. I had to order bread for the meal, it wasn't included. No salt or pepper on the table. I was very disappointed with the timeline and the menu misrepresenting the food. I have been here for lunch several times and was not disappointed, dinner, not good. read more

Went with a friend and had an overall underwhelming experience. As someone who has worked in restaurants and fine dining, I was shocked for the lunch pricing as it did not align with the quality and presentation of the food. My friend had ordered the pasta dish that comes with salad, but both were on the plate together, so the salad was soggy and run over with the pasta sauce. Our server seemed nice, but only came by to give us our drinks, deliver the food, and get the check. The server never checked in with us at any other point in the meal. For a meal and service at the price they are charging, I was extremely disappointed and do not wish to return. read more

The restaurant was delicious since I enjoyed my filet entree. The temperature was spot on. And I had an enjoyable experience since the servers were very personable and professional. Enjoyed every moment. read more

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I stopped by earlier this morning. The name "Caspers Bistro" next to the Casper Mansker historical sign caught my eye since I love history. The latte and chocolate croissant were very, very good. The bistro has a very nice vibe. Its spotlessly clean inside. Its much larger inside than it looks. Not only is the food good, but its also quite reasonable The young lady -I think her name was Presley, who waited on me was very helpful and kind. She's the kind of person companies hope to find. I've lived in the Goodlettsville/Madison area all my life. I will certainly be back read more