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    4.8 (15 reviews)
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    April S.

    Makeshift hands down has the best smash burgers and wings. Love the music and the service is great. Vibes are unmatched!!!!

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    Welcoming environment by the bartender, the folks that made the food and all of the guests. I went on a random Tuesday and the drinks and music were great. The ambiance was very relaxed and they had great music that was soft enough for conversation to take place. The drinks... A must in Nashville!

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    This is my favorite bar in Nashville!!! Black owned!! always a vibe and the best drinks

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    Visiting from California, the bartender and owner was really friendly, definitely a place to go if you like hip hop music !

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    Great tequila selection! I stopped by for a late night burger and it was excellent! The lemon pepper hot wings are on point also!

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    These smash burgers are the best I've had in Nashville, the vibes are immaculate.

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    Le Loup - Wood roasted oysters - good, not great

    Le Loup

    4.4(44 reviews)
    0.7 miEast Germantown

    Hands down the coolest bar I have every been to. The ambiance is absolutely incredible - very warm…read moreand intimate. We had a A Very Private Affair, Crazeologie, and the Pornstar Martini which were all very good. We also had the "Fresh Bread & Good Butter" as an appetizer which was so fluffy and buttery, very good. We did not order other food as we were headed to another place for dinner afterwards but I look forward to coming back to try more of their food menu!

    First, the ambiance was very special. This was our first time coming here, and for some reason we…read morethought it was going to be like a little seafood shack. It was sooo much more! It's a fairly big place with a bar, couches, fireplace with a HUGE beautiful fire, cocktail tables, and cozy booths. Dark, candlelight, this place has a vibe! 5 stars for atmosphere for sure! The service was not great, unfortunately. It was just so slow, every step took FOREVER. We would have gotten dessert but the waitress never came back. I finally stood up, put my jacket on, and stood next to our table, as a hint that we were ready for the check. 3/5 stars for service. Now the food. Do you see those fries?? They are some of the most unique fries I've ever had. Crispy AND chewy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Served with bernaise, these alone are worth coming back for! The burger fell flat IMO. My husband liked it better than I did, but it didn't have much flavor. Some might say it needed ketchup, but for me it was more than that. It was a case where it seemed to have all the right ingredients but didn't "pop". It comes out wrapped in paper which is a fun touch, but didn't seem that hot and also was a little soggy, which made me wonder how long it sat before they brought it. We wanted ketchup for the fries too, BTW, but the server never came back to check on us. My husband's NY sour was a little strange. We love different "takes" on classic cocktails, but this one just didn't work. The waitress seemed unsure as to whether they could make this drink, and maybe she was correct. 3.5 stars for cocktails/food. We will definitely come back. My hope is that the burger was just a one-time miss and that next time it will be perfect. We also want to try the smoked fish dip. Such a cool neighborhood spot!

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    The Back Corner

    4.2(31 reviews)
    1.1 miGermantown
    $$$

    One of my favorite clubs in Nashville. The only place that doesn't play country music which I love…read more I love when they play hip hop & top 40's. You can check out the calendar to see what they're playing for the night, the ambiance in there is great-definitely a mix of LA & New York. It's a mix crowd which I love. The manager & all the staff there are very welcoming, I normally reserve a table there when I go & the prices are very reasonable.

    Nashville's lounge revolution continues. We've gotten Nashville's take on Brooklyn, LA and Vegas…read more the back corner is very Miami Beach. When I walked in I, immediately, thought of Haven (RIP https://www.yelp.com/biz/haven-miami-beach-2). From the LED wall to the music to the drinks to the vibe... I didn't feel like I was in Nashville anymore. the back corner stands out and gives Middle Tennesseans something that's not readily available in this area. If you're in the mood for a little coastal cosmopolitanness (is that word? It's not a word), the back corner is about to be your new favorite place. The neighborhood gets things moving in the right direction. For as much as Germantown has (scenic streets, fancy high rises, coffee, good eats) it didn't have a nightlife destination. Putting one here makes a lot of sense. Building off the 5th & Taylor imprint, the back corner starts off fancy (but not pretentious) and builds to memorable. Upon entry, the first thing you notice is the LED wall and stage. With a changing display of electronic intoxication, you're drawn into a world far away from Lower Broad. If you can break your gaze away from the stage, you'll notice the upper and lower lounge seating. Intimate, cozy and a bit mysterious, the seating at the back corner lets you decide whether you want to be front & center or if you're rather sit back and take it all in. You can be as public or private as you'd like. If indoor seating isn't your thing, make your way outside to enjoy the fire pit and Germantown night sky. Just do us all a favor and refrain from smoking. Seeing cigarette butts along the patio or by (in??) the fire pit is not sexy and very off-brand. All the above said and noted, the back corner is not a huge space -- which is a plus and minus. It's a plus because it never becomes the cavernous mess of bass and desperation. The minus is crowds gonna crowd and with a lot of people, the space will be tight. I don't know how to fix that. I suppose a velvet rope and waitlist will keep crowds at bay but neither feels very Nashville. Hmm... Another minus (relating to the size) is that there's only one bar. One bar in a space this cool is a bit tight. I know the space behind the bar isn't huge but I would staff it with 3 bartenders at a time so as to keep up with the crowd. Because you're going to want to drink. A lot. The cocktail program at the back corner is a bit unusual for Nashville -- and very Miami. Expect rum, colors and a boozy punch. Actually, the menu could use a punch. Get on that, tbc. Re drink progression... start with the gimlet. It's pretty to look at and refreshing to drink. All the mixers, juices, etc. are made in house so you're getting quality fare. From there, hit the No. 4 and, then, the No. 2. If you're still upright, drink some water. Water? Who am I kidding? Cocktails! You're in Miami, [redacted]! Well, sorta. If you need some noshes, 5th & Taylor is serving up bites. Don't come here for dinner. Who eats food? Let the music and booze nourish your body. As perfect as the back corner is for DJ sets, live music (this *is* Nashville, after all) works as well. the back corner isn't the Downtown dance club people have wanted for a (looooong) while. But it is a welcome addition to the city's nightlife scene and, very possibly, you're new favorite place to go. Bienvenidos a Nashville.

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    Rolf and Daughters - What's the top spot for housemade pasta near downtown Nashville? Try Rolf and Daughters in Germantown.

    Rolf and Daughters

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.2 miGermantown
    $$$

    The service was truly top-notch--attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience feel special…read morewithout being overbearing. Every dish felt thoughtfully put together, and a few really stood out. I've been on the hunt for more black sesame treats, and the raspberry sherbet with cremolata and salted black sesame seed butter was exactly what I was looking for--the most perfect, not-too-sweet dessert. Creative, balanced, and completely unforgettable. I'd go back just for that. The stracciatella on toast was another standout--simple but incredibly well executed. My second favorite dish was the lightly roasted snap pea with fennel, spring onion, and chili--fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. So good. The linguini and clams was decent, but didn't quite hit the same level as the other dishes. It leaned a bit too al dente for my taste, and the flavor felt a little on the bland side. Overall, an incredible dining experience with standout dishes and impeccable service. Try this when you're in Germantown.

    Visited 4/21/26, had a delicious meal. Our server was extremely attentive and gave a great overview…read moreof the menu. Nice ambiance. Grouper was 10/10; this was our favorite dish - we were eating the sauce with a spoon at the end! Linguine 9/10; lemony, light, creamy, flavorful Mafalde 9/10; the breadcrumb on top was wonderful and the sauce was amazing. Ours had several big mussels. Sourdough bread 7/10; average crusty bread, didn't taste much "seaweed" in the seaweed butter On the expensive side, but in my opinion worth it for a special occasion with great service and great bites.

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    Cozy and rustic interior of Rolf and Daughters restaurant

    Rolf and Daughters - Rolf and Daughters in Germantown is the true definition of Farm to Table restaurants in Nashville that are a must visit

    Rolf and Daughters in Germantown is the true definition of Farm to Table restaurants in Nashville that are a must visit

    Rolf and Daughters - Rolf and Daughters is a not to be missed with restaurant when visiting Nashville. Farm to Table Restaurant with some of the city's best food

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    Rolf and Daughters is a not to be missed with restaurant when visiting Nashville. Farm to Table Restaurant with some of the city's best food

    Henrietta Red - Oysters - so fresh and stunning here

    Henrietta Red

    4.3(638 reviews)
    1.0 miGermantown
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    Been meaning to try this place - it's quickly turned into one of my Nashville favorites! Restaurant…read moreitself is located in Germantown and has a lively modern coastal vibe to it. We sat at the oyster bar, which was a cool spot to watch the kitchen in action. We ordered the whiskey rebellion and the gold rush for a drink - both good, but the whiskey rebellion was definitely better. We started with the octopus and smoked fish dip - both absolute must do's! The octopus was so unique - lightly fried and was served similar to calamari. The smoked fish dip was so fresh and flavorful - not your run of the mill smoked dip! For the entrees, we had the mussels and fettuccine with a side of carrots. Mussels were good, but as expected with this dish. The fettuccine was seriously fantastic - you gotta try this one! Living just a couple blocks away, I am excited to have a new favorite within a stone's throw. Can't wait to go back and order new things!

    Really fun place !! Highly recommend attending for celebrations. They actually printed out menus…read morecelebrating my friend's birthday which was such a cool touch. Street parking is pretty accessible and they have a small parking lot a short walk away. Their menu is excellent and offers so many options. They recommend sharing and ordering a few different plates. The risotto really took my friends and I by surprise & the gnocchi was delicious. Not a lot of vegetarian options but the kitchen was able to make some modifications !

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    Geist - Loved the Bell Evans Chicken!!

    Geist

    3.8(463 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown
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    Right now, Geist has a 3.8 stars review and that really shocks me!…read more My husband and I went here for his birthday dinner! The food was AMAZING! For my husband's birthday, we also got a free shot of espresso martini and a mini key lime pie! We really appreciated that. We will 100% be back for the food. 10/10.

    TLDR: unimpressed…read more The interior is beautiful but there's very clearly one side of the restaurant which is prettier. The ambience is still nice, but we were seated so close to other tables it was a bit uncomfortable. The server was great (super sweet waitress) but the food was inconsistent. Even she seemed to be aware of this. Here's what we tried: Steak Tartare: 1/10 - Hated it. Worst steak tartare I've had. It tasted literally ONLY of capers and mustard. We couldn't even see the color of the meat. Even our waitress said it was so inconsistent and sometimes bad. Keep in mind they did comp this which was very nice of them. Whipped Ricotta: 9/10 - Okay this was AWESOME. The pita bread was soft, the ricotta was smooth and sweet, and all the toppings on it were just perfect pairings. Chefs kiss. White Bolognese: 5/10 - Pretty mid/bland. Just kind of tasted like pasta with Alfredo sauce and some meat. Eh. Truffle Fries: 5/10 - Standard fries. There is parmesan and truffle at the top but none on any of the middle or bottom fries, so you don't really want to keep eating them. Brussels: 8/10 - Lovely fry on these. They tasted very rich, but could've had more depth to them in my opinion. More crunch perhaps, or even a zingier sauce. Beef tenderloin: 7/10 - I mean it was good beef, but nothing special. The steak just kind of tasted like an average cut of beef. The au jus was good, though, along with the mashed potatoes. Chocolate cherry cake : 4/10 - They offered this to us for free for our anniversary, but I didn't love it. The chocolate flavor was super mild, and the cherry was kind of sickeningly artificial. Not for me. See what I mean now, by inconsistent?

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    Private Dining Room

    Geist - The Tuna Tartare is a must order for the table!!

    The Tuna Tartare is a must order for the table!!

    Geist - The Lumache was very good!!

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    The Lumache was very good!!

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