45 Best Contemporary American Restaurants In Hendersonville

45 restaurants available nearby

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1. Geist

4.8

Exceptional(3169)

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• Contemporary American • Germantown

Booked 61 times today

Great place, especially on Monday night with the large half price menu. Food is so good and service is great!!

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2. etch - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(9047)

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• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 49 times today

I absolutely LOVED my experience here. Chrissy was a fantastic server. The food was delicious and I loved sitting at the chef’s counter. The pavlova dessert was gorgeous. I’m so glad I went.

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3. Deacon's New South

4.6

Exceptional(2447)

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• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

My wife and I are out-of-towners. I reserved a table for two at Deacon's New South for Saturday October 24, 2026 only to learn this day was the restaurant's last day of operation. Despite the fact that all of the employees were going to be laid-off and Saturday was their last day, everyone was very cheerful and attentive. We felt sad for them. The food was really good. The service was great. The atmosphere was relaxing. We wish the staff and especially our server, Hunter, good luck in the future.

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4. Gannons - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(806)

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• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 14 times today

Wonderful!! Great drinks, food, music and people.

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5. Bad Idea

4.6

Exceptional(433)

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• Contemporary American • East Nashville

Booked 24 times today

Dom, our excellent server, made our evening special with his wonderful descriptions of the food and wines. He guided us seamlessly through the service, making us feel comfortable with our surroundings and selections.

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6. The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(3500)

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• Contemporary American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 23 times today

I always enjoy going to The Mockingbird. Good food, good vibes, and good service. We had a large business dinner there and the team effortlessly helped us enjoy the evening without feeling rushed or unattended to. It’s a gem that I look forward to returning to.

7. Midtown Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(5715)

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• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 36 times today

Excellent menu, delicious food, and friendly service.

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8. The Catbird Seat

4.9

Exceptional(578)

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• Contemporary American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 6 times today

We had a wonderful evening at The Catbird Seat. The open kitchen and counter seating made the experience especially enjoyable, giving us a chance to watch the chefs at work and hear them explain each dish. The food was imaginative and beautifully presented, with some surprising combinations of flavors and textures. The little clam preparation and a caviar dish were particular favorites. I also chose the wine pairing, which added another dimension to the evening. Our sommelier was knowledgeable and engaging, and I especially enjoyed hearing his descriptions of each wine before tasting it. What stood out most was the staff. Everyone seemed genuinely enthusiastic about what they were doing, and they made the experience feel welcoming and relaxed despite the elaborate preparation and service. It was a lovely evening, full of interesting food, thoughtful details, and enjoyable interactions. I’m glad we had the opportunity to experience it.

9. Gathre

4.0

Excellent(294)

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• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 4 times today

Lovely place for a large group to enjoy top notch brunch at a reasonable price.

10. Evelyn's

4.6

Exceptional(335)

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• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 11 times today

Wonderful experience! Food was delicious and service was next level!

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Geist

2. etch - Nashville

3. Deacon's New South

4. Gannons - Nashville

5. Bad Idea

6. The Mockingbird Nashville

7. Midtown Cafe

8. The Catbird Seat

9. Gathre

10. Evelyn's

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