Flyte World Dining & Wine

03/09/09

Great restaurant if you have the right server

by RLJon1611 at Citysearch

My wife & I have been to Flyte several times and have always had a great dining experience. The food and ambiance are a winning combination on their own but it's the excellent service we've always received that had put Flyte at the top of our favorite restaurants lists. However, our last visit proved to be quite the exception. Joseph was our server and he seemed friendly enough at first but quickly changed gears when he realized we weren't going to be ordering expensive entrees and bottles of wine. He insisted my wife & I order the "chef's tasting" along with paired wines and that this would be a "superior dining experience." I don't normally go for high pressure sells tactics when I'm dining but the staff hadn't steered me wrong in the past, so I decided to trust our server. Once our order was in and the courses started to arrive, our server checked out on us. He didn't go over dishes, checked back on us rarely and even forgot 2 of the wine pairings!! I would have been somewhat understanding if he'd been busy with other tables but that wasn't the case & he actually got rude with me when I reminded him of the forgotten wines. The plain truth is, he was more interested in presenting us with a hefty dinner tab than providing a great dining experience. To add insult to injury, my wife & I realized we'd been duped when we took a menu home with us to study. Every one of our courses was on the menu and we were basically just charged more for having them split, and yes, the wines that were selected with each course were some of the most expensive on the wine list. I've done chef's tastings in restaurants all over the country and the courses are always "off menu." All of this was especially disheartening when compared to our past experiences. Come on Flyte, times are tough and diners have lots of options. You're better than this! I still strongly recommend Flyte. I also recommend you ask for Todd or Scott.

02/19/09

Absolutely Fabulous Experience!! It's a must try...

by JRob0324 at Citysearch

OMG... One of the best dining experiences I have had! The food, the wine, the service, the atmosphere - It was all encompassing. I use citysearch all the time, but this is only the second review I have written (the first for dining) which hopefully says how outstanding this restaurant was. It might be hard to keep it short b/c everyone there deserves a shout out! Last night, based on previous reviews, I took my out of town manager, my physician, and his wife to Flyte. Each one of us feels the same way about our experience... First, the bartender (Joseph?) took the time to listen to the type of wine I was looking for and presented me with a couple of options - and introduced my to one of the best Old World White Wines I have every had (and I drink wine!!) and some sweet potatoe fries while I waited for my guests to arrive. It was a delight to sit and wait while enjoying the decor and the music. When we sat down, our server Will took over and just made our night. His personality was perfect - not a know-it-all (even though he Really Did know it all) and not overbearing (was Always There but never hovered over us). We took his suggestions to heart and enjoyed some of the best food (from fabulous appetizers to the amazing entrees to the delicious deserts) that we have ever enjoyed. That original wine (2005 Gramona Gessami) I had at the bar ended up being a table favorite with two bottles being uncorked!! He even suggested a port with desert that was perfect - And I don't even drink port wine! I just can't say enough - except one last thing - a special thanks to Executive Chef Jake Sterns (who visited our table twice) and Pastry Chef Erica Waksuma that also came by. Their creations were not only delicious, but beautifully presented. And NO, I don't work there - I asked for everyone's information so that I could give respect where it was due... Thanks to all of you - You'll see me again and again... Julie

• Pros: All of It.
• Cons: None

01/22/09

Solid choice for foodies

by sourcingone at Citysearch

Great service, exotic takes on Americana cuisine, amazing wine list are all great reasons to visit Flyte. We've been there more times than I can count on numerous visits to BNA and never been disappointed. The Scotts have it down - simple as that. The menu is broad enough yet not so expansive that quality suffers.

No other restaurant in town equals their wine selection + reasonable price + attentive service.

• Pros: Spectacular presentation; creative menu; expansive wine offering

01/18/09

One of the best dining experiences in Nashville; food was incredible and service second to none

by Ghostryder1 at Citysearch

We dined at Flyte for the first time on 1/17/09. We had plenty of time, arriving at 5:00 and had an 8:00 show at TPAC. We heard about Flyte from Zola's personnel, who recommended it as another fine establishment in Nashville. We completely agree. Our server was Joseph and he was there as often as we needed. He moved here from New Orleans, and it was evident that he is a professional server as he made our dining experience incredibly pleasant. Nashville needs more attentive people like him. He suggested some different wines from their list of over 100 by the glass. We tried a couple of them and chose a favorite for dinner. We started with the Chickpea encrusted cauliflower, which he recommended. It was great - crispy and spicy, never knew you could combine chickpeas and cauliflower. We then had a couple of fabulous salads - will probably have the flyte of salads next time so we can try all 3. We had the pan seared Kingfish and the Turkey. The combination of Kingfish, delicate sauces and goat cheese polenta was incredible. It was just enough food to not be stuffed or need leftovers. It was just right. The turkey entree was incredibly moist - and did not remind you of Thanksgiving dinner. They also serve water chilled and not over ice, which we love. We definitely recommend this restaurant for its food and service. It is nice to go to a local Nashville restaurant, which may be highly priced, and have the food and service exceed expectations.

01/15/09

Best Dining Experience of my Life (seriously)

by centresource at Citysearch

As someone who eats out all the time, its rare that a restaurant actually impresses me. With Flyte, I can now say that it holds the top spot for my favorite dining experience... period. I took a group of friends to have dinner and one of the owners, Scott S., came over to greet our table. He was a warm, gracious host and we really enjoyed his knowledge of the wines. During dinner, I was amazed when the chef came out to greet us and talked at length about the meals he prepared that night.

As if the food, wine, decor, and service weren't enough to make it a fantastic night... we then moved over to the bar area and spent more time enjoying after dinner drinks. Scott S. revisited our table and continued the discussion about wine. Even though I enjoy red wines, I didn't know if I was a 'new world' or 'old world' wine drinker. Scott grabbed a few bottles that were already opened and let me sample various wines until we confirmed that I was definitely a 'new world' red wine drinker.

Best dining experience I've had and each subsequent visit has also been fantastic. If you love food, wine, and a great experience - you'll love Flyte.

• Pros: Quality of Food, Selection of Wines, Unique Experience with 'Flytes', and Best Wait Staff in Nashville
• Cons: None

01/11/09

Great Experience_Highly Recommended!!!!!!

by KimberlyDunn at Citysearch

Flyte has an exceptional wine list. While studying the list we received personal attention to help choose the perfect wine. He was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. He went to incredible lengths to make sure we chose the correct wine. His wine choices for us were terrific! The atmosphere was romantic and fun. The wait staff and bar tenders were super nice. The food was excellent, and we received help pairing wine with the food. We can't wait to go back! I have never been to a restaurant where so much care was taken to make sure my experience was enjoyable.

• Pros: Owner's, Waiter's, Bartender's knowledge and friendliness

01/10/09

Best Birthday Dinner Ever!

by tmeunier at Citysearch

For the second year in a row, my Partner and I chose FLYTE World Dining and Wine for His Birthday dinner. Honestly, ever since FLYTE opened, it seemed to be on every Foodie in Nashville?s ?must eat here list? making it something of a culinary darling. It was the perfect pairing of Food and Wine that compelled us to make it our Birthday stop last year, and it was the memory of that meal that made me want to repeat the experience.

I love the casual-yet-refined ambiance, I love the eclectic mix of art and furnishings, I love the fact that many previous Servers and Staff remember our names from past visits (only 4-6 visits a year due to economics) and I of course love the practically worshipful attention-to-detail Chef Jake Sterns and his team possess.

FLYTE has always been a pleasure for the both of us, but in my past two dining experiences their it has bumped itself up to a new level of excellence. Offering an atmosphere that is up-scale, elegant and warm. It is an environment that invites the enjoyment of great food, fabulous wines and good people, topped off with a friendly, courteous, and professional service.

• Pros: Service, Food Quality, Wine Selections, Location, Parking
• Cons: None

01/03/09

Great choice for picky eaters

by wamishami at Citysearch

I've been a vegetarian for over 10 years, and as I used to travel a lot for business, I can attest to the fact that many high end establisments put little thought into the special dietary needs some patrons have. Flyte is one of the exceptions. Unlike many places that offer to make you something if you can't eat what's on their menu, Flyte always has a vegetarian (for new years it was even vegan) option on the main menu, and it is always interesting and tasty. My friends and I have been there several times, and even some of my meat eating cohorts opt for the veggie option from time to time.

So if you are like me and don't like to be the guy at the table who has to build his own dinner and feel singled out in front of your colleagues, clients, or friends, or if you are unsure if everyone in your party would opt for filet mignon, this is possibly one of the best places in Nashville to try.

On a side note, the desserts are wonderful, and the wine list is extensive (if like me you often substitute another glass for dessert). The wait staff is knowledgeable and willing to assist if you have any questions about pairings. They've also got an impressive beer list, and the head of the bar is a beer expert.

• Pros: Comprehensive menu to please nearly every patron
• Cons: None

01/02/09

As good as it gets... the greatest people in the business

by jackal4eva at Citysearch

Been there a few times in the past few months - a birthday dinner, new years eve, drinks / apps at the bar, and for dinner. Each experience was absolutely amazing - the quality of ingredients is second to none in Nashville, the "Flyte" courses of soup and salad are great ways to sample the menu, and the ambiance is hard to find anywhere else in town - above all, the people are amazing. The chef's are excellent (apps, vegetarian, dessert, and entrees). The wine collection has something for everyone - if you are unsure, just ask and they can guide you through it. Up for a Beer or an amazing Margarita (aka the Docarita) ? just ask Doc or Ryan the bar tenders. The people here make an amazing difference - they are passionate, friendly, dedicated and fun. See you there!

• Pros: People, Ingredients, Skills, Atmosphere

11/24/08

Rip Off!!!!

by pocific at Citysearch

I went to the website of Flyte before i came into town to visit my girlfriend. The site says that they offer a $35 Prix Fixe 3 course tasting menu that is availiable to everyone anytime the kitchen is open. Well guess what, the server had not even heard of that. I was then told that the Chef would pick a menu for us to have instead, we took them up on that offer and got some poorly thought out mess on a plate that ended up costing me $110. We got an app that consisted of 1 shrimp each, a salad flyte of three small salads that were not really all that great, and lamb portion that was on a full size plate and only covered about 1/8 of it. We also ordered a wine flyte for each of us and they only brought us one, and it didnt even have the wines listed on the menu with it. I have been taking part in tasting menu's for many years, and this was far from a tasting. I have no desire to return to Flyte or to offer a recomendation for anyone else to go there either. I feel that i got a very bad deal, when i paid $110 for a meal for 2 i should not be hungry when i leave.