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Mambu

1806 Hayes St
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 329-1293
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Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
19th Avenue
Best of Citysearch:
Martini 2006
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm

Message from Mambu

Eclectic infused cuisine will surely delight your tastebuds.

  • Chef-Owned and Operated
  • Notable Martini and Wine List
  • Umbrella Patio

Mambu, located on Hayes Street, offers eclectic, infused fusion cuisine in a relaxed and colorful atmosphere. Some popular dishes ~shrimp dumplings-Asian dipping sauce, calamari, Brazilian seafood stew and Wasabi-crusted Tuna salad.

They also have a full-dinner menu offering appetizers such as pan-fried crab cakes and lime aioli spicy lobster rolls. Their entrees include pepper-crusted salmon, pancetta-apple vinaigrette, seared duck breast~sweet potato risotto,lamb shank in pomegranate glaze over saffron rice. All desserts are made at Mambu including the famous coconut cream pie

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Editorial Description for Mambu

The creative decor is a perfect match for the exciting, globe-trotting cuisine and playful dessert selection.

Insider Tips

Parking

Don't overlook the hidden 18-space lot behind the restaurant.

Where to Sit

Try the seashell shaped booths at tables 25 (seats four), 53 or 54 (seats six). They are peach-colored and very Vegas.

Know Before You Go

Check out the "wines you should be drinking" for the chefs' picks.

User Reviews for Mambu

2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/27/2008 Posted by rio6

My girlfriend and I went to Mambu's expecting to taste some amazing food (at least good enough to justify its prices and live up to some of these reviews). I have to say the atmosphere was great, and the staff very friendly. However, we were very disappointed with the food. We started up with the vegetarian fried wontons as an appetizer. Some of these were FROZEN in the middle, and the others just plain, not flavorful at all. For our entrees we had the "Mariscada" (which they describe as a "paella"), and a tofu-vegetable stir-fry. The peanut-sauce-based stir-fry was pretty tasty, but got boring after a few bites. The so-called "paella" was a tomato-based broth with some rice in it and seafood (shrimp, scallops, mussels... also chicken and sausage but we had it without them). Obviously nothing like a real paella if you've ever had one (it's not meant to be a soup!). This plate actually resembled one they have a Rumba's, but did not taste nearly as good. Overall very disappointed.

Pros: Atmosphere, Staff

Cons: Food!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/19/2008 Posted by nashdiva

I have eaten at many places in Nashville and this has to be at the top of my list. Extremely satisfied with my experience. Well done Mambu! Service was great. Have to go in and meet the crotchie old hostess/owner Anita (very funny person). Go early and beat the rush. LOVED IT!!!

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Editor's Review

The creative decor is a perfect match for the exciting, globe-trotting cuisine and playful dessert selection.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

Don't overlook the hidden 18-space lot behind the restaurant.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Fri 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Sat 5pm-11pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Cuisines

  • Eclectic & International
  • Mediterranean
  • Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Lunch Spot
  • Valet Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Notable Wine List
  • Group Dining
  • Fine Dining
  • Outdoor Dining

Recognition for Mambu

2006 Audience Winner - Martini

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