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Germantown Cafe

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1200 5th Avenue North (at Madison)
Nashville, TN 37208

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(615) 242-3226
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Germantown Cafe - Nashville, TN
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This is a nice place to have coffee and think for a really serious matters. I found this place when i visit my aunt in Nashville.

Worst

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 servi...

Elegant Dining Experience 11/1/2009

Bright inside, finely decorated, very elegant. A great place to impress a date. The food is 5 star all the way. The greatest French onion soup on earth!!! Service is incredible!!! Pros: Food and Service !!! more
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Great date spot 9/14/2009

My wife and I enjoyed a great date night in historic Germantown. Germantown Cafe was a great place to start the night before taking a quick drive downtown. The food first and foremost was the highlight. I got the Mahi Special with an excellent balsamic glaze and my wife (a vegetarian) got the Green Plate. Both plates had reasonable portions, were presented well and tasted great. The rolls were delicious. They reminded us of a funnel cake/donut and could be eaten for desert. Speaking of desert we enjoyed the apple pie/ice cream combo. The atmosphere was lively but not obnoxiously so. The trendy decor and the great view of downtown (which was especially nice as the sun set and the city lights came on) also added to the experience. On the mediocre side....our server was attentive but detached. Also, the salad was forgettable. Overall, a memorable date spot. Pros: Food, atmosphere, location, good vegetarian plate more
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Great date spot 9/14/2009

My wife and I enjoyed a great date night in historic Germantown. Germantown Cafe was a great place to start the night before taking a quick drive downtown. The food first and foremost was the highlight. I got the Mahi Special with an excellent balsamic glaze and my wife (a vegetarian) got the Green Plate. Both plates had reasonable portions, were presented well and tasted great. The rolls were delicious. They reminded us of a funnel cake/donut and could be eaten for desert. Speaking of desert we enjoyed the apple pie/ice cream combo. The atmosphere was lively but not obnoxiously so. The trendy decor and the great view of downtown (which was especially nice as the sun set and the city lights came on) also added to the experience. On the mediocre side....our server was attentive but detached. Also, the salad was forgettable. Overall, a memorable date spot. Pros: Food, atmosphere, location, good vegetarian plate more
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just the view is worth the trip 7/13/2009

by WCFY at Menuism Provided by Menuism
First visit to this establishment. Went w/ friends 'cause hubby working as usual. (Mostly to pay my dining... more
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just the view is worth the trip 7/13/2009

by WCFY at Menuism Provided by Menuism
First visit to this establishment. Went w/ friends 'cause hubby working as usual. (Mostly to pay my dining... more
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Hidden Gem 4/15/2009

We celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Germantown cafe...we had a bright window seat. The service was attentive, the bread melted in our mouths. My husbands lamb was to die for. my food was good but nothing to rave about. We decided to skip desert and go somewhere else. We will definately return. Pros: Great food, Great Service, ROLLS, seasonal menu Cons: Nothing really... more
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Hidden Gem 4/15/2009

We celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Germantown cafe...we had a bright window seat. The service was attentive, the bread melted in our mouths. My husbands lamb was to die for. my food was good but nothing to rave about. We decided to skip desert and go somewhere else. We will definately return. Pros: Great food, Great Service, ROLLS, seasonal menu Cons: Nothing really... more
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One of my favorite places in town! 11/30/2008

Germantown Cafe is one of my favorite places in Nashville. Their Sunday brunch is such a special treat. The meal starts with their amazing bread that is dusted in cinnamon and sugar. Their fritatas are amazing, their french toast melts in your mouth, and the shrimp grits are insult-your-momma good! I love their pepper-jack grits that come on the side of most dishes for brunch. The last time I was there I had the crab cakes benedict with pepper-jack grits. The eggs were poached to perfection and the yolk was runny and yummy! I have also visited Germantown for lunch. I had the open faced chicken salad sandwich. After trying countless places for their chicken salad (most of them being too bland), Germantown did it right. The pecan honey glaze and fresh fruit make an ordinary lunch item, an extraordinary lunch item. I cannot wait to try out their dinner menu as I hear wonderful things about it. The service is AMAZING! Often the food arriving quickly. The wait staff is incredibly attentive without being overbearing. I definitely recommend Germantown Cafe! Pros: Great view, casual/upscale atmosphere Cons: absolutely none! more
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One of my favorite places in town! 11/30/2008

Germantown Cafe is one of my favorite places in Nashville. Their Sunday brunch is such a special treat. The meal starts with their amazing bread that is dusted in cinnamon and sugar. Their fritatas are amazing, their french toast melts in your mouth, and the shrimp grits are insult-your-momma good! I love their pepper-jack grits that come on the side of most dishes for brunch. The last time I was there I had the crab cakes benedict with pepper-jack grits. The eggs were poached to perfection and the yolk was runny and yummy! I have also visited Germantown for lunch. I had the open faced chicken salad sandwich. After trying countless places for their chicken salad (most of them being too bland), Germantown did it right. The pecan honey glaze and fresh fruit make an ordinary lunch item, an extraordinary lunch item. I cannot wait to try out their dinner menu as I hear wonderful things about it. The service is AMAZING! Often the food arriving quickly. The wait staff is incredibly attentive without being overbearing. I definitely recommend Germantown Cafe! Pros: Great view, casual/upscale atmosphere Cons: absolutely none! more
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Incredible Cuisine 8/3/2008

The ambiance is very nice and classy. It had incredible continental cuisine. The food was excellent. The baked chicken was the best. My husband had a steak he said was only so,so! The servings are generous and they have a variety of prices. Nice view of the down town skyline. more
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Hello From Trevor Winchester 7/9/2008

Hi I was wondering who the chef is at The GermanTown Cafe???\r \r \r This place looks wonderful!\r I need to go there some day.\r \r \r \r \r Sincerely, Trevor Winchester of Washington more
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Great Atmosphere 6/17/2008

My husband and I just got back from dinner at Germantown Cafe and we had a great date. We had a great view of the city with all of the open windows. Adam was our waiter and he was fabulous, very attentive and polite. We started out with the fried green tomatoes and the baked brie. Both were delicious. Then we had our salads and bread. I got the plum pork, which was cooked perfectly on the grill, and my husband got the cajun shrimp, which he said had just the right amount of spice. Then we had the apple pie which was ok. Overall, our experience was relaxing and we really felt taken care of because the whole staff seemed to help out with refilling our drinks and taking away our dishes. I would definitely go back. more
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Great Atmosphere 6/17/2008

My husband and I just got back from dinner at Germantown Cafe and we had a great date. We had a great view of the city with all of the open windows. Adam was our waiter and he was fabulous, very attentive and polite. We started out with the fried green tomatoes and the baked brie. Both were delicious. Then we had our salads and bread. I got the plum pork, which was cooked perfectly on the grill, and my husband got the cajun shrimp, which he said had just the right amount of spice. Then we had the apple pie which was ok. Overall, our experience was relaxing and we really felt taken care of because the whole staff seemed to help out with refilling our drinks and taking away our dishes. I would definitely go back. more
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Consistently Wonderful 5/18/2008

I have been dining here for the past five years and have never had a bad experience. The braised lamb shank is one of the best dishes in town. Period. The service is always on par and the prices are excellent. We are lucky to have such a humble and accomodating restaurant in Nashville. I think some of the more pretentious restaurateurs in town should have dinner at GC and take notes. more
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Consistently Wonderful 5/18/2008

I have been dining here for the past five years and have never had a bad experience. The braised lamb shank is one of the best dishes in town. Period. The service is always on par and the prices are excellent. We are lucky to have such a humble and accomodating restaurant in Nashville. I think some of the more pretentious restaurateurs in town should have dinner at GC and take notes. more
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Best Brunch in Nashvile 4/15/2008

My Husband and I love this place, great food, the brunch is the best in town. The steak and eggs and Crab cake pouched eggs over english muffins are to die for. They always have prompt seating, fair prices and great food. You will also love the mini cinnamon rolls they serve with your breakfast! Pros: Food, service, parking Cons: small for large parties more
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Best Brunch in Nashvile 4/15/2008

My Husband and I love this place, great food, the brunch is the best in town. The steak and eggs and Crab cake pouched eggs over english muffins are to die for. They always have prompt seating, fair prices and great food. You will also love the mini cinnamon rolls they serve with your breakfast! Pros: Food, service, parking Cons: small for large parties more
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Great lunch spot 4/9/2008

I went here for lunch. The food was great and the prices were very reasonable. I had the stuffed bread and my boyfriend had the pasta with lamb meatballs, both were delicious. We did however order an apple pie for dessert and it was sickeningly sweet so we had to send it back. Other than that the restaurant is really cute, with a great view of the city. I definitely recommend it for lunch and want to try dinner sometime as well Pros: Great food, great prices Cons: Bad dessert more
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Great lunch spot 4/9/2008

I went here for lunch. The food was great and the prices were very reasonable. I had the stuffed bread and my boyfriend had the pasta with lamb meatballs, both were delicious. We did however order an apple pie for dessert and it was sickeningly sweet so we had to send it back. Other than that the restaurant is really cute, with a great view of the city. I definitely recommend it for lunch and want to try dinner sometime as well Pros: Great food, great prices Cons: Bad dessert more
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nice place 11/1/2007

We enjoyed this place. Nice food selection, and inventive sides. Great wine list. There were some shady characters in the area as we were leaving but our actual dining experience was lovely Pros: great atmosphere Cons: bad elements in area after dark more
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Cozy, modern cafe offers a stunning downtown skyline view in historic Germantown.

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  • 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.

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  • 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...

  • 7/21/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon 11am-2pm, 5pm-9pm Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm Sat 5pm-10pm Sun 10:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Germantown
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