What an incredible girl's night out experience from start to finish! Tricia was our server and did an incredible job of coaching us through the menu as it was both of our first times at Epice. She is a fantastic server! Neither of us drink, so we were delighted to see such an extensive list of mocktail options! We had apps, salads, entrees & dessert as well and every single thing we tried we LOVED! If I had to narrow it down to absolute must haves, I'd pick the Sayadeya entree & olive oil cake dessert. Impeccable! It's a cute & quaint restaurant but it fills up quick so make sure to get a reservation on the books, even week nights. I will absolutely be returning to try more great menu items! read more

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The ambience inside is wonderful, it's a small room that feels upscale without being stuffy. Most people were dressed in a sundress or nice shirt and pants. They had a nice wine list and good cocktail selection. Service was super friendly too. I just think the food was okay, especially for the prices. The portions of meat were a little small considering the entrees were $30+. I also wasn't very impressed by the pita and hummus. I'd like to go back and try some other items! read more

Epice - Lahm and chicken - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Very disappointing experience. We were seated in an enclosed area with no AC on an extremely hot evening and were sweating throughout dinner. To the point all five ladies had to put their hair up. When we complained- Instead of apologizing or acknowledging the discomfort, the owner became defensive and condescending, asking what I expected him to do about the weather. He then blamed us because our party had five instead of four, even though our fifth person had offered to leave if they couldn't accommodate her and the restaurant told her to stay and simply added a chair. They were going to seat us there regardless. I wasn't expecting him to magically fix the AC. A simple acknowledgment or apology would have been appreciated. I've genuinely never had a restaurant owner or anyone in the service industry handle anything so rudely and hostile before. The owner's behavior completely overshadowed the evening. read more

Simon was an AMAZING server during our Valentine's Day dinner at Epice! It was our first visit and he made it special, as did the rest of the staff. This standout Lebanese restaurant was perfect for date night - modern "earth materials" interior (stone, concrete, and wood everywhere), dim/cool lighting, excellent food... and a constant CyberPunk/lo-fi music bringing good vibes! I'l rank what we ordered from best-to-least (tho it was all good): 1. Baklava w/ Orange Blossom Yogurt dessert - as a dip (perfect pairing!) 2. Aromatic Grilled Fish (crispy & meaty!) 3. "Not Not a Margarita" (strong & tangy!) 4. Hummus w/ Minced Sirloin (unusual but awesome pairing!) 5. Lamb Shank (fall-off-the-bone tender... could be a tad crispier?) 6. Epice Old Fashioned (nice, but the marg ROCKED) The service was all-around excellent, can tell they have good teamwork. Great vibes, nice meal pace... the lady loved it, so couldn't ask for a better Valentine's date spot. Will return! 4. read more

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OMG THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD!! I have been wanting to come here for years and I'm so glad I finally did! Everything we had was fantastic, with a few clear standouts. We started with the spinach fatayer, arnabeet, and the hummus beyrouti. The hummus beyrouti (classic hummus topped with chopped sirloin) was good, but not a standout--I'd probably try something else before ordering it again. The spinach fatayer and arnabeet, though, were great. As two people who don't usually love beets, the arnabeet totally surprised us--you really don't taste much beet, and the cauliflower shines. The spinach fatayer was fluffy with a perfectly seasoned filling. Our mains came with a small side of the Epice salad. It was fine, but probably wouldn't order it on its own. I got the za'atar roasted chicken and it was cooked perfectly--super moist on the inside with deliciously crispy skin. The yogurt sauce it sits on was amazing; I just wish there was more of it. Jonathan ordered the lamb shank, and wow. It was fall-off-the-bone tender and such a hearty, comforting cold-weather dish. Food came out so quickly--we were in and out in about an hour, which was a huge plus. We were too full for dessert, but everything looked incredible and definitely gives us a reason to come back. Shoutout to Steven for great service and spot-on recommendations. Great vibes and amazing food all around. read more

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On the edge of the 12 South strip, Epice is a modern, sleek exterior with traditional, timeless Lebanese cuisine. You may have trouble finding a seat without a reservation, but OpenTable is available. I found the service to be friendly and knowledgeable. For a weekend dinner for two with tax and tip, we spent $150 which is a great value for the flavors and freshness served. We ordered appetizers, cocktails, main dishes, and Epice served us a small complimentary salad. As usual in 12 South, parking is tricky, so leave extra time to find a spot or do research ahead of time on SpotHero, etc. read more

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Yummy spot for a Lebanese brunch in Nashville's 12 South neighborhood. They can accommodate a large group, but you'll need a reservation. Staff are friendly and efficient. Lots of vegetarian options on the menu. Al Raheb (eggplant dip), arnabeet (fried cauliflower with beet tahini), and Epice salad (fresh greens, goat cheese, dried apricots) were all good. Shakshuka is a healthy, filling lunch with two perfectly poached eggs. Lots of shops in the area for walking about after. read more

Epice - Shakshuka - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food here was delicious, but I was too tired to remember the full experience. Came here for a work dinner, sharing plates of lamb meatballs, chicken, potatoes, and more. I'd definitely come here again, and I mean - pretty much all the food in the 12 South neighborhood is excellent. Hard to argue revisiting a top rated Lebanese restaurant again. Cool that there seems to be quite a few options for that in Nashville. I had no idea! read more

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This is probably my favorite brunch spot in Nashville. I really enjoy the Lahmajin sandwich. The potatoes that come on the side are out of this world. The Shashuka is also fabulous. read more

By far one of the best restaurants I've been to. Service was top notch! Really nice ambience. Food portions were decent we got the chicken it was super filling and flavorful. read more

I'm pregnant so I'm going to exaggerate due to how hungry I was but I'm not sorry. We had a large party for a birthday reservation. We were easily accommodated and well treated. Shout out to Allen. It's days later and I'm still thinking about the hummus with meat in it. The lemonade? Chef's kiss. Parking is street or risk it and park in the UAL lot after they're closed. read more

Brunch here is very yummy service is quick and the servers are very nice. I have been here twice and have no complaints about any of the food I have tried. The atmosphere is giving #Slay. Overall a wonderful place to get brunch at would very much recommend to anyone in 12 south. read more

Epice - Brunch tacos - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Magnifique!! Really nice atmosphere and ambiance! Service was great top! Love the vegetarian options! The desserts are amazing as well!! read more

Epice - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Nothing standout, but super light, fresh, sophisticated Lebanese food. You leave feeling light yet satisfied. Each entree comes with a small salad to start which doesn't ruin your appetite but just kicks the meal off with some crisp freshness. We sat outside but the entire restaurant atmosphere is very polished and minimalistic: beautiful. The servers are extremely professional and attentive. We went at around 5pm on a Tuesday and there were many available tables. My friend was getting the sayadeya so I was suggested by our waitress to order the samak with salmon. We also got the Arnabeet to share. Here were my thoughts: Arnabeet: 8.5/10 - Slightly crispy due to a very very light breading, yet the inside of the cauliflower maintained its flavor and integrity. Topped with a gorgeously flavorful beet sauce and pistachios for crunch. Great great bite. Sayadeya: 8/10 - I adored the fish. It was so warm, flaky, and soft in the mouth. The rice was good, but not my favorite. The fish is definitely the star, and the sauce on top just rounds it out perfectly. I wish there were more sauce though, just cause it was that good and I'm a sauce enthusiast. Samak: 6.5/10 - Honestly, I prefer more savory, umami dishes. This was very citrusy and fresh. The couscous was on the cooler side rather than being warm. I did really enjoy the salmon, which was perfectly cooked, super tender and well seasoned. I did feel like the dish was dry and needed a sauce like the sayadeya. read more

Epice - Samak and Sayadeya - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Good atmosphere, light meal. Loved sharing the appetizers, honestly would go back and get more of shareables than the main meal

We went here for lunch in Nashville and it was superb. I got the shawarma and it was fresh, light and flavorful! The service is amazing and we lived our waiter John. read more

This place was a bit of a disappointment. Based on the great reviews I expected to be much more impressed. I found the food just ok and quite overpriced. To be honest I can't even remember what i ate. I was much more impressed with Bartalo just up the street. read more

Food is flavorful and ingredients seem to be of good quality. That said, they don't include much protein for the price and the food is more salty then it needs to be. I guess they expect the grains/couscous/rice to fill you up which basically costs a few cents per plate. Great ambiance but the place is small which likely forces them to increases prices and reduce the more expensive ingredients to make more margin. This is not a place to come if you want to get full on meat/fish/chicken, but if you want a nice ambiance on a nice street, it's ok. read more

Best fish I have ever had, full stop! Love the ambiance too! Waiter was professional and knowledgeable. It was a first class dining experience. read more

One of our favorite places in 12 South. Great atmosphere, staff, and it's always difficult to make a final decision on food because we love everything, but my go to is the Tawook. read more

Epice - Epice Drink Menu - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I may fly back to Nashville just for this place. This dinner was the best part of my trip to Nashville. And I love live music and all the action and even went to hockey game while at a conference here. But the service and the food the experience , when I came here for dinner on the last night was like coming over to a family members house that you haven't seen in a long time and they treated you with the best food and the best service and they enjoyed us enjoying our food as much as we did. The owner was a gracious host and our server was so genuinely enjoying making our experience a great one. Let me also say that I am Lebanese and my mom was a gourmet cook and I felt like I had come home. You must visit this place when in Nashville and it's a short Uber from downtown but so worth it. read more

Ate there last night. My husband's food was served with a charred bug on top. This means the bug was cooked with it on there AND plated/served without being noticed. How in the world?!?! When we brought it to their attention, the waitress took it away and he ordered something else. Neither the waitress nor the person who brought out his replacement dinner ever apologized. Not a single word. Here's the real kicker...they charged us full price for his meal. We were shocked. Honestly, the issue to us was how they handled it. We will not return based on that. We have loved this place and been many times before but this will be our last visit. read more

What a great evening , enjoyed the way they. Fought the food out. And of course the man dishes were amazing. Good ambiance in the restaurant as well. We really enjoy the sayadeya dish, it's a favorite. read more

Epice - Lahmeh - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

First time here. Got a solo reservation at the bar, fantastic service. Staff was super attentive and kind. Started with Kibbeh, very good. Wish it was a bit crispier, but flavors were great. Rack of lamb was incredible. Pistachio crust on it was delicious. Definitely will be returning! read more

Epice - Rack of Lamb - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Billed modestly as: Intimate, informal bistro serving traditional Lebanese fare with modern flair, plus imported wines. Epice is astandout experience. The new project of the Maher Fawaz, who brought us Kalamata's in Brentwood, Green Hills and Belmont; Epice serves memorable dishes with perfect pairings from the drink menu in a cozy little spot in 12 South.. Epice, (The French word for spice) was designed by Nashvillian Patrick Avice du Buisson to create the intimacy that helps one to enjoy the family-crafted, expertly-spiced dishes reflected in the name. read more

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Went for date night last week and had a fabulous night--the service is attentive and the wait staff is very knowledgeable and makes great recommendations. They check on you throughout the night and make sure everything is taken care of. It is a small place so it feels intimate. We didn't have trouble finding street parking but we went in the middle of the week. Our drinks throughout the night were great. The appetizers were the highlight of the meal--the hummus with meat was fantastic as was the tabbouleh and cauliflower. We ordered the branzino, lamb chops, and chicken. The fish and lamb were standouts of the three dishes and the sides they came with were flavorful and accompanied the dish nicely. read more

Epice completely exceeded my expectations. I had heard good things, but this was my first visit--and I was blown away. The interior atmosphere feels like one of Nashville's top-tier restaurants: elegant, warm, and inviting. The service was fantastic from start to finish. We ordered five appetizers, three entrées, two desserts, and a mix of cocktails and wine--and everything was excellent. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I've been to several of Nashville's "top 25" ranked restaurants, and Epice absolutely deserves a spot on that list. It's a hidden gem that delivers on every level. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Incredibly good food. But not so inspired that I'd say it's worth the bigger price tag to its original Restaraunt in green hills Kalamatas. The service at the bar was very good. The place is very small and very busy. But everyone was a pro. It's cute, bathrooms are clean and stylish. read more

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October 23rd, 2025 was my last night in Nashville before I was heading home to California. I was early for our reservation and the host graciously sat me at the bar. It was a perfect view to see how all the amazing food and drinks get to us. My server Rebeca C was kind, attentive, informative, personable and even joined me in a bit of dancing to the music playing. While making all of the drink orders to skilled perfection and serving other tables, she even made it look easy. What a great asset to your team. Everything she recommended was amazing. My favorite was the Za'atar Chicken & Baklava. I enjoyed the food, drinks and atmosphere and will definitely visit again when I go back to Nashville. Simply amazing! read more

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Ideally would give this place a 3.5. Came here with a group of friends a little while ago. We arrived at different times due to work obligations, but each time one of us arrived the waiter came quickly to grab our orders for drink. Once everyone arrived, we ordered multiple appetizers including hummus, al raheb, falafel, spinach fatayer. They were all pretty tasty, especially the fattier and hummus. For dinner, several of us had the mishwe tenderloin skewer. I was really excited for this but was sadly quite disappointed. The meat was tender but otherwise lacked salt, spices and flavor. The sauces that accompanied it helped some, but didn't fully make up for it and I would not choose this dish again, though I would be willing to try some other dishes in the future. read more

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I can't speak highly enough of this place. The ambience was great and food delicious. I was there for a date and meeting old friends as I do not live in the area. The host, knowing this did his best to accommodate us and make us comfortable. We do plan on returning to Nashville, perhaps in a few months. We will plan to return to Epice as well. read more

Came for valentines day, it was pretty good! 4.5 stars, I'm pretty picky when it comes to Mediterranean food so it's hard to win me over but their lamb dish (lahm) was pretty good! And I also liked the seasoning on the fish that my partner got. The cauliflower was nice and crunchy and the beet sauce went very well with it. Only thing was we weren't big fans of the peasant salad read more

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Best meal from my weekend in Nashville. I love all Mediterranean and adjacent type foods, and Epice did not disappoint. Parked in the lot next door no problem and had a reservation as we were coming in on a Saturday night. Space was architecturally really beautiful. Our waiter was really lovely and attentive. We enjoyed getting a variety of things and sharing - eggplant dip (Al Raheb), flatbread (Manoushi) and grape leaves to start and then the vegetables as a main. Their fryer was down so we weren't able to get the falafal but were more than satisfied with what we got. Everything was incredibly flavorful and we were wowed with each dish. read more

This is a tough review to write.... If I could give 3.5 I probably would. Here's the thing. A few things were not great. And then the entrees were amazing. So it's hard to say how I feel overall about this place. Drinks: french 75 was good, but my partner's drink was oddly too strong and like sipping a shot. Sure, that's good bang for your buck, but it isn't what you want in a well mixed cocktail. App: grape leaves. Not good. Our family is Lebanese and we've eaten many grape leaves in our time. These were oily, lacking flavor, and did I mention oily? No, seriously, so oily I couldn't stomach them and they slipped out of your fingers. Not prepared in a traditional Lebanese style, either, so really this was a big disappointment. After having these I wasn't sure I wanted to stay for dinner. Entrees: the redeeming portion of the meal. I requested the samak style fish be made with salmon. Perfectly cooked, super flavorful sauce, couscous perfectly prepared. Amazing. Lamb meatballs were also great and flavorful. Plates cleaned and happy diners. Dessert: baklava. Nicely plated, contained another type of dessert pastry as well, overall good but not excellent. Would try something else next time. read more

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Epice is a wonderful place to enjoy dinner. We ordered our meal family style, as they recommend. Everything was delicious, moist, and flavorful. It's nice inside and gives an upscale feeling without breaking the bank. read more

When we arrived in Nashville, our friends recommended that we have dinner at Epice. The food was excellent and the service was great. The four of us order the Lahm and the Sayadeya. And we shared an order of Roz be Haleeb for dessert. All were delicious. Parking can be a problem, so leave yourself some extra time to find a space, as the lot next door can fill up quickly. read more

I was so hopeful that Epice would have flavorful brunch items and I was not disappointed! First off, the space itself is so cool! It's small and has a very lovely indoor and outdoor area with beautiful trees around the building. Back to the food - the shakshura eggs were delightful! What a perfectly seasoned sauce that was not too spicy but still had immense flavor. It came with pita and it was free to get extra! I also had the mango iced tea which I was skeptical would be too sweet, but it was not. It was just a lovely tea with a light mango flavor. That also came with a free refill. I was with a party of 8 and the wait staff did amazing! They were attentive and even asked if we wanted our checks or just more time to chat. We were not rushed or pushed to buy extras. It was just all around a lovely experience with the most delicious brunch items. read more

Epice - Shakshura - Lebanese Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Easily one of the best spots in Nashville. My wife and I stop in for lunch every week, the staff is insanely friendly, and they are always accommodating of any requests. And the food is always excellent. With most of the restaurants in Nashville focusing on maximizing profits by catering to tourism, Epice is a breath of fresh air that actually cares about locals and the quality of food that they serve. read more

Service was fantastic throughout, attentive without being annoying, Sat outside but in shade. Started with the manoushi, a nice flatbread with a little cheese on it. Also had the roasted chicken and a salad with salmon on it. The chicken was moist and delicious, rice was also yummy. Salmon was well cooked. Could've gone for bigger portions but that would be my once complaint read more

Epice is one of our absolute favorite spots here in town. Food, drinks, service, ambiance, and location check every box for us! You can't go wrong with any of the starters. Their different sauces and dressings are drinkable. Flavors are of the chart creative and perfectly used. Both of the fish preps are also done to perfection. We're huge fans! read more