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Cozy, modern cafe offers a stunning downtown skyline view in historic Germantown.
(615) 866-2267
1200 5th Avenue North
(Madison)
Nashville,
TN
37208
36.1755
-86.7881
Neighborhood: Germantown
Years in business
Established in 2003
Hours:
Mon 11am-2pm, 5pm-9pm
Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
Sat 5pm-10pm
Sun 10:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm
Price:
$
Last updated 10.19.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, View Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Germantown Cafe
The Owner
Germantown Cafe
Owner
Located in the heart of historic Germantown, Germantown Cafe offers comfortable American cuisine at reasonable prices as well as a fully-stocked bar and an amazing view of the Nashville skyline. Conveniently located just blocks north of downtown and the Coliseum, the Cafe is a perfect choice for a pre-game cocktail or a post-theatre bite to eat.Germantown Cafe's kitchen specializes in straightforward traditional cooking with a subtle twist--but don't worry, there's no fusion confusion on display here. Whether you choose the delicious pork tenderloin with plum sauce, the coconut curry salmon,…
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – The sleek, modern interior of this brick bistro draws an eclectic crowd, just like the neighborhood. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling white window trim against midnight walls frame the downtown skyline. The short menu covers France, Thailand and New Zealand. Popular starters are hot squash fritters with buttermilk cream. Savory entrees include sweet-plum pork with mashed potatoes and mustard-herb-crusted rack of lamb.
Editor's Tips
- Where to Sit:
- Window tables offer the best view, but birch banquettes face the view as well.
- Save Time:
- Call-ahead seating (30 minutes beforehand) is available for lunch and brunch.
11/25/11
Best Cheese Cake in Nashville
by ksjones7001 at Citysearch
We to Germantown for my birthday and had a wonderful experience. The food was great and the service was too. We had serval different things from the menu and we shared. The plum pork was great. French onion soup was the best I have had in Nashville and the Cheese Cake, well it was better than any cheese cake I've ever eaten. If you have never eaten here I suggest you come and try it out. You will not be disappointed. We also went over and tried the new Germantown East and it was equally as good. We will go back again.
10/27/11
favorite in town!
by tntnashville at Citysearch
Love everything on the menu and you have to try the rolls!
05/31/11
Wonderful food and great modern atmosphere
by musiclover3 at Citysearch
This place is really great for Sunday lunch, etc. Such a modern, elegant atmosphere with nice staff. Very pleasant experience:)
07/20/10
Hope It Is Better Next Time
by tessconn at Citysearch
Not our best experience, but I have been there before and had a nice time and meal. So maybe it was just an off night. Will be back.
- Pros: Salmon dish
- Cons: rushed service
04/29/10
Why would you eat here?
by Abrown777 at Citysearch
I don't understand how this restaurant exists. People that dine in Nashville must have zero expectations when they go out to eat. I know people that have worked in the kitchen and it's terrible. The lamb shank is microwaved for 4 minutes when you order it and then if they have time they'll put it in the oven. If not they'll just put it back in for 4 more minutes.
The menu has been the same since forever. Why would you go here when Cityhouse is right around the corner??? There aren't many good restaurants in Nashville but this is one of the worst. Cityhouse, Flyte, Miel, and 360 Bistro are all better choices.
- Pros: it looks nice from the outside
- Cons: microwaved lamb shank and a menu that never changes
Message from Germantown Cafe
- Ideal Pre-theater Destination
- Skyline View of Nashville
- Voted Best Brunch 2006
Located in the heart of historic Germantown, Germantown Cafe offers comfortable American cuisine at reasonable prices as well as a fully-stocked bar and an amazing view of the Nashville skyline. Conveniently located just blocks north of downtown and the Coliseum, the Cafe is a perfect choice for a pre-game cocktail or a post-theatre bite to eat.
Germantown Cafe's kitchen specializes in straightforward traditional cooking with a subtle twist--but don't worry, there's no fusion confusion on display here. Whether you choose the delicious pork tenderloin with plum sauce, the coconut curry salmon, or the crabbiest crab cakes this side of Chesapeake Bay, you'll revel in the culinary confidence of their chef.
