We had such a delightful experience at Geist for brunch! I love the historic home feel with antique decorations and artwork. It is both bright and happy while also feeling cozy and moody! The service was amazing with our server offering fantastic suggestions including the cinnamon roll which was our favorite! We also tried the pancake and fried chicken sandwich which we also loved! Will definitely be back and looking forward to trying dinner read more

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Geist was amazing! The atmosphere is truly one of the best especially whenever they are decorated for the holidays. Our server was best server we have had in a long time. The drinks were limited but every one we got tasted really good. We started off with the caesar salad and this was the only thing I didn't really like. Had a weird taste to it. I got the lamb chop and my fiancé got the filet. Both were cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The truffle fries and Brussels sprouts were two sides I highly recommend! Will definitely be back! read more

Everything was absolutely spot on. Service was perfect: attentive without being annoying, pleasant, knowledgeable, and polite. Food was excellent. The pork chop, in particular, was stellar. I was also quite surprised by the gingerbread cake. Just a great experience overall. Glad to have spent my evening at Geist. It was worth every penny. read more

Geist is a special place. Magical atmosphere, awesome staff, and the food is incredible. We went for brunch and it was a lovely experience from start to finish. New favorite Nashville spot! read more

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I am not sure if this will get a response from the restaurant since they have not commented on any of the previous poor reviews. My daughter moved to TN and last year we went to this fabulous restaurant Geist. Move forward into this year my daughter made a reservation 2 months in advance. We fly in from CA and I can't wait to go to Geist. I flew my sister in from Virginia for her 70th bday and couldn't wait for her to go to Geist. We were seated outside and the heaters were barely working so they gave us blankets which were not nearly enough. How do you enjoy an 800. plus (and I am not exaggerating) dinner freezing your a.. off. Did not even acknowledge my sister's 70th birthday even tho we asked them to. Just disappointed with our experience and sadden that the restaurant does not care about their customers. read more

We went during their Christmas celebration which was FANTASTIC. The entire restaurant is decorated extremely well. You instantly feel transported to a holiday wonderland. The server we had was great - told us her favorites and was quick and efficient. And the food - probably the best brussels sprouts I've ever had and the steak was so melt in your mouth. The lemon ricotta to start was complex and amazing. Cocktails were also delicious. We loved this experience and highly recommend. You have to get reservations quickly cause they fill up fast. We lucked out and got a spot when someone else cancelled. So glad we got to go! read more

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First time to Nashville here ! First time at GEIST- the restaurant and bar is absolutely beautiful! The food is different and every bite was delectable! Lindsay the manager, Kam and Jordy the bar staff made our night most enjoyable. Shout out to Ella who delivers the food with a smile. You must go !! I will be back every trip to Nashville. read more

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I was not very expressed with Geist. I felt is was overpriced and the flavor profiles in the food didn't really pop or stand out. Very meh! Ambiance was nice! It's a beautiful restaurant. Service wasn't bad - nothing special. Timely but not necessarily friendly or wouldn't really describe it as great service. Again with the prices, I'd just expect more overall. read more

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We had reservations and asked for the garden area, which was open. The hostess(es) flat-out refused to seat us and were extremely rude. Nashville has been wonderful so far, but we took our large party elsewhere for lunch. Spend your time and money at one of the many better options in the city. read more

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We had brunch here on a Saturday and it was amazing!! The champagne patio is su ch a cool vibe and the food was delicious. Our server Paine was very knowledgeable and really friendly. We loved it. read more

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Some of the best food I've had in Nashville and certainly, best wine menu. I like to believe that I cook very well. But the chefs here had me rethinking my life. Every dish was cooked so perfectly - highly recommend the sea bass and a bottle of wine. You pay top dollar here, so make it a special occasion and enjoy every little detail. Phenomenal decorations, professional staff, and honest- mad respect for the chefs here read more

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Giest in Nashville is a must-visit! The house bread and scallops are absolute must-gets--simply outstanding. We also added the whipped feta and a side of broccoli, both of which were perfect additions to the meal. Sitting at the bar, we soaked in the trendy yet comfortable vibe that has an upscale feel without being pretentious. Great food, excellent atmosphere--definitely worth a visit! read more

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Pros: The brunch is fantastic. It's gorgeous at Christmas time. Cons: We booked and we were asked if we were celebrating a special occasion- which we were! We Let the restaurant know and they said it was noted - but never mentioned. No big deal but why ask? No changing table in the restaurant. It was 34 degrees outside and I had to walk back to the car and wait for it to warm up to change my daughter on the seat of the car. Took twenty minutes out of my dining experience. My chair has a small piece of metal sticking out that ripped my pants. Things happen but I was so bummed. I was telling a woman who worked there and two sentences in she interrupts me to say "I'm just trying to find out what chair." No sorry about that or anything. She was clearly having a bad day. read more

Exceptional for dinner or brunch. I have been wanting to come to Geist for some time and finally made an effort to do so in late January for dinner service on a Thursday. The weather was foul and it was surprisingly wasn't very busy but I had made a resy for a party of three to be safe as should always been the case when dining out in Nashville. The outdoor space was still decorated for the holidays & looked stunning. Due to weather it was closed but I made a note to come back & enjoy that area another time (more on that later) the inside space was warm & stylish so no complaints there either. For dinner we started with the house made rolls & whipped feta. I'm convinced that the rolls are the best I've had anywhere in my short but beautiful 32 years of life. I'd consider coming back & just eating two orders of those by myself & being happy & fat. The whipped feta is nothing to ignore either as it is every bit as good as butcher & bee & other great Nashville eateries that offer it. For entrees my party went with the beef tenderloin, salmon, & Cavatappi pastas. We all shared bites of each others & there was not one bad selection made. Any of these dishes will satisfy 100%. We were full by dessert but had to try something so opted for the winter pear cobbler which you guessed I was delicious. Dinner here is 5/5 s I came back for brunch service on St Patty's day with a group of 5 & we sat outside in front of the fireplace. Brunch was equally as good as dinner & the shrimp & grits I had were phenomenal. Only place in town that beats them is Lagniappe imho. Service has been great here & I love the aesthetics. Come here you won't be disappointed unless you are hard to please & if that's the case don't bother the nice people here. read more

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I honestly don't even know where to begin with how bad this was. Despite numerous open tables, we were refused seating because part of our party was delayed due to weather. The hostess was aggressive, rude, and clearly shouldn't be in a customer-facing role. The food was painfully mediocre, and somehow we were charged for double meals--an impressive level of incompetence. The entire experience was so uncomfortable we were practically running out the door. Maybe dial back the tacky, dollar-store Christmas decor and put that energy into basic customer service and edible food. Absolutely never coming back read more

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I'd highly recommend coming here during Christmas for all their cute decor! Been here a couple times now and the service is always good. The food is decent. I will say it seems a bit overpriced for what it is, but I did enjoy it! read more

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To start, we went during Christmas time and the decor was absolutely amazing. It felt so warm and cozy. We ordered the fall salad and steak tartare to start. We enjoyed both, but would definitely want to try different starters next time. For our main course we got the duck breast and beef tenderloin. Both were delicious but the pumpkin purée that came with the duck was my favorite part! To drink I got the champagne mule and the Santa Jessica parker. Both were great! It's definitely a crowded place so make sure to have a reservation! read more

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This was the most charming restaurant! The service was incredible! We asked to change tables and they happily accommodated, our champagne came out with sparklers, and the food was devine. Do yourself a favor and order the baked pancake if you're there for brunch. I immediately searched for a recipe online, I've never had anything like it. It was not too sweet, the berries and fresh whip added the perfect sweet compliment. I am going to try to recreate the pancake because I can't go on living without eating it again. The table got the shrimp and grits- amazing, smoked salmon benedict- incredible, and the whipped ricotta- also a must order. It was an epic brunch, absolutely every aspect was perfection. read more

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Cute moody Christmas vibes! We came for brunch and it was really good. I had the Benedict and my boyfriend had the steak and eggs and the portions were huge. The iced coffee was also solid. Overall, super cute especially this time of year. Parking it tough if you can't find anything on the street. read more

Geist is a really cool spot and I am so glad that I stopped in. Geist is charming yet sophisticated. I personally love eating in renovated old historic buildings and Geist was just that, as it used to be an old blacksmith shop. As soon as you walk through the doors you're immediately met by exposed brick, from the original days when it was a shop, that adds an extra layer of charm and sophistication. For my entree I went with the pork chop. What drew me to the dish was that I saw it was paired with German potato salad. I'm a sucka for German potato salad (or really any potato salad to be honest). I was expecting the potato salad to be cold, but I was pleasantly surprised that the potatoes were hot and crispy, which I had no complaints about. It's fun to see how different places prepare their potatoes and Geist really knew what they were doing with this dish and those darn potatoes! read more

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This place is outstanding! The food is delicious and fresh. We had the feta cheese appetizer this is a must! We also had the pork belly another must! Both a great way to get you started with the experience you are about to have. The drinks were also excellent. I had the old fashioned which was done perfectly! Dinner we chose different options the salmon and halibut everything was delicious! The service was above and beyond!! Ann Taylor Lawrence made us feel like home and was so friendly and gave us great options to try. All her recommendations were on point. She knew the menu very well! We laughed with her and even took pictures with her because she made our last dinner in Nash memorable. Thank you! Dessert! We had a little of everything and we loved them all!!!! They were all so tasteful. I loved the banana bread. The ambiance was just exceptional. The building is so unique and designed keeping its history. The semi outside seating was spectacular with the lighting. read more

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$42 to park at Geist is a ripoff. Food and service was good and the decor was pretty but not worth the parking charge. No restaurant parking validation discount or valet and just a small number of free spaces usually filled by the neighborhood. Geist needs to subsidize parking or it is not worth going. An Uber would have cost less than parking. read more

So great as always! We went for brunch during christmas season. We were seating immediately (with reservation). It took a minute for our server to get to us, I guess they sat us too fast and he didn't realize we were there. Im sure you have heard that Geist has the best christmas decor in town and that is not just a rumor, its true. I go the shrimp and grits and they were so good. The biscuits and gravy were okay- it comes with one large biscuit but in my opinion not enough gravy. My gin christmas specialty drink was the best drink at the table. My one complaint is that it was so overly warm in the area we were in. read more

Austin is the best!! We had a reservation at 715 on a Tuesday, and good thing- there were quite a bit of people there but still space had we walked in. The sea bass and the lumache are MUSTS. The lumache has a mild kick, but really nice. The ambiance is local, casual, and cool. Will be back, and maybe we'll sit on the adorable patio next time. read more

Fries were soggy, steak tartar was low grade beef seasoned with almost everything to compensate and service was matter of fact. Salmon was good. Meal was way more expensive than it should have been and $28.00 to park! read more

I have been wanting to try this spot for a while. It's super cute inside. Came for Sunday brunch with my girls, I got there a little early and they were a lot to sit me shortly after I arrived. We at im the little side room, they keep that area a little cold and they had about 2 blankets per table. I loved that idea. Our waitress was very nice. I order an ice coffee with a little cream on the side and then I ordered the shrimp and grits. I am very particular about this dish and I was pleasantly surprised. It's not super creamy/cheesy like traditional shrimp and grits dishes. The broth was delicious. I will definitely be back, want to try their dinner menu. read more

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I came here today for brunch for the first time which I was excited to check this spot out. There's a small parking lot and street parking around the area so depending on the time you go; parking can be convenient. The restaurant is really cute inside and I appreciated the blankets on the chairs as I am always cold in restaurants. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which came with potatoes. The food was really good and I'd highly recommend this sandwich - very flavorful. The service was just ok but thankfully we were too busy enjoying the food and great conversation. read more

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There's a little bit of parking out back, but are opportunities for pay for parking close by. The restaurant is super cute and has a lot of photo ops for a date or friends night out. The bread and butter were delicious. The butter was sweet and balanced with the bread. The whipped feta was creamy and well seasoned. I got the bucatini which had a tiny bit of spice to it but was beautifully cooked and super flavorful. We had to ask for extra parm which was totally worth it! I tried the blackberry basil gimlet drink which was the perfect sipper since we were at a business function. I'd happily go back for brunch. Just be ready for a nice sized bill but it's worth the price. read more

Our food and service were great. We sat in one of the side garden rooms and it was a little bit warmer when we would have liked!

Super flavorful food. I would highly recommend the pork chop. The service what very helpful. It has a very relaxed interior. read more

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A beautiful space in Germantown area of Nashville. Wonderful craft cocktails are on the menu as well as delicious and well presented and prepared selections of various proteins. Excellent staff as well. Recommend highly read more

Ambiance is cool and service is friendly. Food like most places in Nashville is mediocre and tasteless

The food was ok, but definitely not worth the prices. The whipped feta was good and came with a lot of the "dip" but only a few slices of bread. We were charged for an additional three pieces of bread to finish the feta. The place is a cool vibe, but that's not hard to find in Nashville. Service left much to be desired. Our server was often not seen for long periods of time and just didn't seem to be playing with a full deck. After a long dinner in a very dark room, the bill came and it seemed more than I was expecting but at quick glance noticed gratuity added and chalked it up to that. Didn't notice until the next day that they added a "kitchen love" charge. What??? Needless to say, we won't be back. It seems they charge you for every crumb and then some, but don't bother to communicate that. Not a fan of sneaky charges. read more

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Great location to celebrate with friends or a date night, the menu, drinks and ambiance are amazing and our waitress was amazing! Definitely going back. read more

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We went to Geist to have some cocktails and see the Christmas decor. The atmosphere was really cool but the bartender that served us was amazing. His name was Cam and his drinks were delicious. He was so happy and some nice. read more

Favorite restaurant in Nashville!!!! Food is amazing, vibes are great and service is even better. Carmen is the best waitress!!! read more

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Such a fun place for brunch! The food was amazing! We ordered burgers and then saw the cinnamon roll go by, and had to have one!! Our server was attentive and gave great recommendations. This place is truly a Nashville gem! read more

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The ambiance with the Veuve Clicquot patio was fire. Heads up: it's quite warm on the patio in the summer. Shrimp and grits are so tasty. They have a bit of a sweet heat but all the textured together were fantastic. Do not leave without the cinnamon roll. read more

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Absolutely loved this place. We'll be back for Christmas! The food was amazing. The service was so friendly. Everything came out quickly. The champagne room has such a cool vibe to it. Great atmosphere. read more

My friends and I went to Geist to celebrate our friend's 35th birthday. The food was delicious, and the drinks were made to perfection. Our server was attentive and even helped us end the night with unexpected birthday shots. The bill was easily separated, no problem at all. Parking can be a bit tricky, so I recommend arriving early to avoid feeling rushed. The back restroom was clean and spacious--definitely a plus, as I'm not a fan of cramped restrooms. Overall, it was a great experience, and I happily left a tip with a smile. read more

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