The Gulch · Contemporary tasting menu
The Catbird Seat
$$Counter tasting menu with advance reservationsOne Michelin Star · 2025 American South Guide
Last Update: August 6th, 2026
Why we’d go
The reason to put it on your list
This is Nashville dining as theater, but the best seats are aimed at the cooks rather than a stage. The new fifth-floor room keeps the open-kitchen intimacy that made Catbird distinctive while turning the reservation into a full evening out.
Plan the meal
A few things worth knowing
Best for
- A destination dinner
- Watching the kitchen work
- An ambitious multi-course experience
Start with
- Long-format tasting menu
- Open counter seating
- Optional beverage pairings
Good to know
Paid valet is offered on service nights. The restaurant publishes specific limits on allergies and dietary accommodations, so check before purchasing a reservation.
Ready to go?
Plan your visit
Check The Catbird Seat’s website for today’s menu, current hours, and reservations, or open the map for directions.
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