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Peninsula, Nashville, TN
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Peninsula

$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Jake Howell

From the OpenTable editors: James Beard Award-nominated chef and StarChefs Rising Star Jake Howell is all about the Iberian Peninsula here, where tapas and gin and tonics in a rustic space transport you straight to the coast. But don’t expect tradition—Howell's approach is more modern in dishes like scallops with melon tea and calendula or tomato toast sprinkled with black nigella seeds. The result is Eater Nashville's 2018 restaurant of the year.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 679-0377
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    East Nashville
  • Cross street
    Gallatin Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Ambiance

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Ambiance

  • Nashville

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peninsula in Nashville is a culinary gem offering an "incredible" and "creative" dining experience with "exceptional" food and service. Guests rave about the "artistic perfection" of dishes, and the "friendly, knowledgeable" staff enhances the experience. The intimate ambiance complements the "Michelin-level" cuisine, making it a "must-visit" destination.

177 Reviews
  1. Edmond

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Little food with a BIG price. Came home to have lunch leftovers after spending $250 for this meal

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  2. Noah

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food. The Michelin star experience at 75% of the cost, and none of the pretentiousness. If you’re a normal person, splurge here. If you’re a rich person, dont miss a menu change, visit monthly. An EXPERIENCE in the setting of your neighborhoods coolest bar

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  3. Heather

    VIP

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A one-of-a-kind culinary experience here in Nashville. Everything that we ordered was amazing; the endive and the donut dessert stood out the most to us. Such fun textures and stand-out flavors! And kudos to front of the house - service here was warm and inviting. Nailed all the cocktail recommendations and really made us felt like we were at a dinner party hosted by a good friend. Looking forward to coming back!

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  4. Jack

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Not going to lie i was a bit disappointed. I heard great things going into the dinner but carried little expectations. This place was more of a gastronomy dining experience vs a real meal. Expect small portions for high prices. The first dish we had was actually great, the rest were average at best. I’m a fan of gastronomy but was left a bit disappointed. The shrimp and scallops were pricey and not my favorite. We ended up calling the night early. Not my favorite experience and I’m sure I’ll go back at some point to give it another shot when the menu changes.

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  5. Stuart

    Atlanta

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal and great waiter, we will return soon.

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  6. Jeff

    VIP

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I will say stellar service! I write this because it was my own opinion, I’m sure others will disagree. Definitely an “experience” and not a meal. The flow of food was very odd, so many varying temperatures, consistencies no real feeling of progression in the menu. We went to grab a burger else where after a $200 meal for 2 here.

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  7. Mellisa

    VIP

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I loved this restaurant and would certainly visit again. The food was delicious, unique and so flavorful. Overall, we had a great experience.

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  8. amber

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I really wanted to like this place, but I really didn’t. The food was horrible, but I will say, we only were able to take a bite of 2 of the items we ordered and we had to cancel the rest of what we put in and requested the bill. They actually comped us for these items, which we weren’t expecting and that was very kind. But.. the Spanish tortilla had no explanation of what it was, but after the first and only bite we realized it was a rectangle boiled egg white with garlic and salt on top… I mean some people must love it! But I did not. The beats were also very unpalatable.. I’m sure the seafood would have been better, but we didn’t want to risk it. The place is cute. A little noisy, but it is very cozy otherwise The staff appeared to be pretty curt (we weren’t rude, but I can understand that we probably caused offense by asking for no more food to come out and for the check - but in our defense, I have never had something so astonishingly gross). The seafood may have been good! But I will never know. l

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  9. Lauren

    VIP

    Columbus

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was wonderful and creative. I just wish the heavy rock music was not so loud. It made us feel….stressed. We unintentionally ate faster and were ready to leave to save our ears. I’d go back for the amazing food and hope a different playlist was on.

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  10. Andrea

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best upscale dining experience in Nashville! Their menu evolves regularly, offering creative new takes on signature dishes. I always order the broth, beets, and white chocolate dessert, then add anything else that catches my eye. Every dish sparks curiosity, making you pause to savor each ingredient. Truly exceptional.

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FAQs

Peninsula is rated 4.8 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Peninsula

1035 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-3533

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gallatin Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    East Nashville
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
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