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Peninsula

$31 to $50

Modern European

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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.

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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.

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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
Website
http://www.peninsulanashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1035 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-3533
Neighborhood
East Nashville
Cross street
Gallatin Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

MAITAKE BROTH, PINE $6.00
CUCUMBER, TURMERIC, CAPER$10.00
BEET, ROASTED GARLIC, HABANERO$12.00
SPANISH TORTILLA$15.00
ENDIVE, BURNT ONION, LOVAGE$16.00
SHRIMP, SANTA LEAF, WASABI$17.00
HOKKAIDO SCALLOP, CARROT TEA, SUTERBERRY*$20.00
MUSSELS, SAGE, JIMMY NARDELLO$20.00
OCTOPUS, PASSION FRUIT, AVOCADO$21.00
DUCK, SEA LETTUCE, GOLDEN BERRY$25.00
CHEWY RICE, DILL POLLEN, BROWN BUTTER, OSETRA CAVIAR$26.00
SMOKED HAMACHI, UNI, HORSERADISH, LIME*$32.00
IBERICO SOLOMILLO, MOREL, TOMATO*$70.00
MARZIPAN, BURNT SUGAR, POTATO, OSETRA CAVIAR$20.00
WHITE CHOCOLATE, LEMON, GRAPE$11.00

PLEASE NOTE: Our menu is prohibitively limited for vegan diners.

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Nashville
Innovative
Nashville
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Peninsula in Nashville enchants diners with its "phenomenal" service and "inventive" cuisine. With standout dishes like Iberico pork and octopus, and an impressive selection of gin and wine, it's a local favorite. The owner, Craig, is praised for his welcoming demeanor, ensuring every visit is memorable.

153 Reviews

C
Chris
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wife and I traveled to celebrate her birthday, and I decided to make reservations at Peninsula. Let me say I am glad I chose this place! Excellent service from the hostess and our waiter. we ordered 5 dishes to try, and everything was fresh and exciting. Intimate feeling within the restaurant itself with limited seating. Seemed all the waiters were busy checking on guests and taking care of everyone, nobody sitting on their phones. They explained every dish as they brought it out. They arrived quite quickly as well. We did not have to worry about anything. 100% recommend this experience and we will definitely be back at some point!
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chad
VIP
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Nashville! Creative, yet accessible food Amazing owners, amazing staff, brilliant food Just go
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Dario
VIP
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic variety and inventiveness, as always - the Iberico Solomillo was just outstanding, as was the octopus. Just about everything was memorable. Super friendly service. It is not surprising that some Nashville chefs list Peninsula as their favorite place to dine out.
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Matthew
VIP
St. Louis
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very creative and delicious cuisine. Super interesting and thoughtful dining experience. Loved it
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Connor
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our visit! The beet is a must order
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Kate
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was artistic perfection! They are constantly reinventing their octopus dish, and it is always one of my favorite dishes. Also a must is the broth, with complex flavors. The lighting’s warm glow on one of the longest nights of the year was so cozy and intimate.
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Rebecca
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! We are foodies, and this was an AWESOME meal. Hats off to the chef. Our fave was the endive …
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Rachel
VIP
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasantly surprised by my first visit to Peninsula. The quality of the food and the flavor pairings was fantastic. Smoked Hamachi Uni and Beets with Roasted Garlic & Habanero were to die for!
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Kurt
VIP
Nashville
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! Food is truly inspired! Love it!
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dynelly
VIP
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem! If you enjoy a carefully curated menu and dishes that really highlight the talented pairing of flavors, I would give this a try.
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FAQs

Peninsula is rated 4.9 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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

Website
http://www.peninsulanashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 679-0377

Peninsula

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Dining areas

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Menu

Menu

MAITAKE BROTH, PINE $6.00

CUCUMBER, TURMERIC, CAPER$10.00

BEET, ROASTED GARLIC, HABANERO$12.00

SPANISH TORTILLA$15.00

ENDIVE, BURNT ONION, LOVAGE$16.00

SHRIMP, SANTA LEAF, WASABI$17.00

HOKKAIDO SCALLOP, CARROT TEA, SUTERBERRY*$20.00

MUSSELS, SAGE, JIMMY NARDELLO$20.00

OCTOPUS, PASSION FRUIT, AVOCADO$21.00

DUCK, SEA LETTUCE, GOLDEN BERRY$25.00

CHEWY RICE, DILL POLLEN, BROWN BUTTER, OSETRA CAVIAR$26.00

SMOKED HAMACHI, UNI, HORSERADISH, LIME*$32.00

IBERICO SOLOMILLO, MOREL, TOMATO*$70.00

MARZIPAN, BURNT SUGAR, POTATO, OSETRA CAVIAR$20.00

WHITE CHOCOLATE, LEMON, GRAPE$11.00

PLEASE NOTE: Our menu is prohibitively limited for vegan diners.

What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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