Germantown Cafe

Name: Germantown Cafe
Address: 1200 5th Avenue, North, Nashville, TN, United States, 37208
Telephone: (615) 242-3226
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1749 reviews

$30 and under

American

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Germantown Café is your neighborhood bar + restaurant, bringing together charm, flavor, and a lively atmosphere for more than 15 years. Nestled in the heart of Germantown, #GTCNash is a welcoming experience with a menu specializing in straightforward cooking with a splash of Southern hospitality- comfortable, not complicated.

Please be aware there is a two hour dining limit on all tables to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy our reopening.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 May 2022

May 2022

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Sun

19:00

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, French
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 242-3226
Website
http://www.germantowncafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jeffrey A. Martin, Managing Partner
Private party facilities
Germantown Café can host almost any sort of special occasion in our private dining room. Whether it’s a business luncheon, a wedding rehearsal dinner, or just a large dinner party for friends, we can seat up to thirty people in our flexible, private space.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (844) 505-5081

Location
1200 5th Avenue, North Nashville, TN 37208
Area
Germantown
Cross Street
Madison Street
Parking Details
Valet parking is available most days, along with our parking lot across Madison Street.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

French Onion SoupUS$8.00
Our famous French onion soup with slow cooked beef broth, caramelized onions, parmesan crouton, bubbly swiss cheese
MeatballsUS$10.00
Veal ricotta meatballs, house-loved marinara sauce
Fried Green TomatoesUS$9.00
Nashville's original fried green tomatoes with red bell pepper sauce and goat cheese

Salad

CaesarUS$10.00
Parmesan, crisp romaine, house-made croutons and dressing
MarketUS$12.00
Fresh greens mix, tomatoes, carrots, sweet corn, cheddar cheese with red wine vinaigrette
Asian NoodleUS$16.00
Fresh herb mix, roasted chicken, red cabbage, carrots, apples, crushed peanuts with Asian peanut sauce

Entree

Coconut Curry SalmonUS$26.00
Original menu item comprised of jasmine rice, roasted broccoli, coconut curry sauce
Plum PorkUS$22.00
15-year legacy of marinated tenderloin with savory plum sauce, mashed potatoes and haricots verts
Veggie BowlUS$15.00
Jasmine rice, roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes, marinated portabellas, red peppers with a cranberry gastrique
Nola's RigatoniUS$16.00
PRB hot sausage, peppers and onions tossed in our balsamic tomato sauce and topped with freshly shaved parmesan
Baked Mac StackUS$12.00
Nana's special blend of 4 cheeses baked to perfection with a béchamel drizzle

Sandwich

Chicken Salad SandwichUS$14.00
Organic multigrain bread, pulled roasted chicken, spiced apples, shredded lettuce, apple butter spread with French fries
GTC Burger*US$14.00
Brioche bun, two juicy chuck & brisket patties, sharp cheddar, shredded lettuce, house-loved sweet n spicy pickles, dijonaisse with French fries
Salmon BBQ SandwichUS$16.00
Hoisin glazed salmon, broccoli raisin slaw atop a brioche bun with French fries
Veggie BurgerUS$14.00
Brioche bun, grain and veggie filled patty, sliced avocado, pickled red onions, citrus greens with French fries
Germantown ReubenUS$14.00
Andouille sausage, brown sugar remoulade, swiss, sauerkraut, pickled onions, marbled rye
Fried Green Tomato SandwichUS$14.00
Fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, bacon, and lettuce atop multigrain slices

Sides

Brussel sproutsUS$7.00
Baked Mac n CheeseUS$7.00
French FriesUS$7.00
Side Market SaladUS$7.00
Side Caesar SaladUS$7.00
Green Bean Citrus SaladUS$7.00
Green beans, red potatoes, black olives, and corn tossed in citrus vinaigrette

Dessert

Key Lime PieUS$9.00
Featured CheesecakeUS$9.00
Apple Pie A La ModeUS$9.00

What 1,749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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JBNashville
Nashville
47 reviews
vip
3.0
47 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
This is the second time I’ve been since it reopened. The first time my visit was ok and this time was the same. The menu is still too limited, maybe have some specials? We had the fried green tomatoes (delish), French onion soup (delish), the Caesar salad (too sharp with garlic and I love garlic), the plum pork (which was really good but too many potatoes) and the veggie bowl (flavorful but the rice was cold and the dish overall was lukewarm). The service was really good, his name was Jason. I’m afraid GTC just isn’t going to get back to how good it was before the tornado. I probably won’t go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience2
Service was efficient; however, food quality has suffered since it’s reopening and the ambience (very loud club music and frigid AC temperatures (at least on Sunday) made it a bit difficult to enjoy a leisurely brunch. The parking is very convenient and staff were very friendly. That being said, some of this issues may be transitory due to ongoing supply chain and staffing issues.
PM
PaulM
Nashville
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience for brunch. Our server Gene was super attentive and helpful. Germantown Cafe is definitely in my brunch rotation.
DB
DBond
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the relaxed feel of this place – like a comfortable dining room in a friends home.
R
Read
Nashville
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall4food2service4ambience3
It has been years since I was there. Not what it used to be. Although, my companion said things were good I do not agree. There was no ice in water glass. French onion soup was tepid As were the massed potatoes ( actually they were cold) Did I mention I dislike a'dente green beans.... that one is on me... I should have noticed and substituted
JM
JamillaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
The crab cake benedict with hash browns was so yummy!
TH
THATgirl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My steak was not cook thoroughly but the appearance seemed satisfying. They recooked the steak AND removed it from the bill. I was provided cinnamon bites for the wait and O.M.G! My date was also provided a second shrimp and grits to-go for MY inconvenience and wait time (wow). He couldn't believe it while filling his mouth with delicious cheesy grits. It was "the best" shrimps and grits he's ever had. Oh, the steak came out even more amazing! To top it off, they provided free cinnamon bites and a free carafe during my wait. Both being foodies, we here overwhelmed with emotions, deliciousness, and satisfaction. We damn near cried by the time we left. Go to this Café guys, they don't miss! - A Germantown Resident
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Topless mimosas and frose are a must for brunch. Goo
DR
DanaR
Nashville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Great cafe but better service would be great! Thank you
L
Lili
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I came in for a nice Mother's Day brunch, and had a great experience. The bar was a bit slow as there was only one person behind it, but still came out with delicious cocktails for our table. The food was delicious, well portioned, and nicely priced as well. All of the staff was attentive, polite, and very nice. We had a great time, and loved the atmosphere and location too. This was our first time in, and we would definitely recommend coming in any time for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mobile
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The brunch was so delicious and our server went above and beyond to make sure our Mother’s Day was so special! Even for my 4 year old too! Definitely will be going back!
M
Margie
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Everything was awesome except the loud music…it was so loud that we had to practically yell to hear each other…the music was good but way too loud! Food, service, and staff was absolutely wonderful!!
QM
QMatt
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere!!
PW
PatriciaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, pleasant surroundings and courteous, capable staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Overall good experience. The music was a little loud but we were seated under a speaker. I preferred the decor before they remodeled and find it a little cold and bland. The food was really good and I’ve never had a bad food experience at Germantown Cafe. The only thing that was a little odd is the steak with my steak frites was not sliced. I’ve ordered this dish at a lot of other places and the steak has always been sliced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks and brunch options!
GD
GingerD
Mississippi
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We were visiting Nashville and found this restaurant recommendation for brunch on OpenTable. Ambience was contemporary. Comfortable seating. Our server Dani was pleasant, helpful & professional. Nice menu selection, food was very good and generous portions. I highly recommend starting with Mimosas and melt in your mouth Cinnamon Sugar Rolls. We had GTC Breakfast and Shrimp & grits. Only negative was the noise level and music became increasingly so loud it was difficult to carry on a conversation with friends.
MM
MuzicalMatt
Nashville
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was on the list to try out for a while so we took friends from out of town down to Germantown Cafe. Good choice! The menu is not huge but everything was unique and delicious. The Salmon with curry and the Pork with Plum Sauce were wonderful. Service was great & the neighborhood vibe there is wonderful. Recommended !
JP
JoeP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to have the Germantown Cafe back! And welcome to Noah our excellent server who was new to Nashville.
MM
MonicaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and great service! We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent! Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have missed this restaurant after it closed because of tornado damage. Glad it is back open. We celebrated her birthday and the service and food were fantastic. We are planning our return and this time for dinner.
O
Overrated
Nashville
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Would return - food was delicious. Service was friendly but would encourage staff to observe drink levels & refill water without asking. We weren’t asked if we’d like more wine or dessert…despite having said in our reservation that we were celebrating an occasion and then we waited a fair amount of time to receive our check. Table was comfortable but room was loud.
l
laurap
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love everything about this place. The food ,staff and ambiance. ❤️❤️❤️
DA
DonAndRenee
Nashville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
My food was very good. However, one person in our group did receive an undercooked burger (medium rare instead of medium well). Danni, our waitress, resolved the matter quickly and they comp'd the burger. Overall we enjoyed our lunch and Danni took great care of us.
NG
NadineG
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lacey was excellent and very accommodating as our server. Food was hot and delicious. The music choice was a bit too rappissh for our liking on a Sunday morning. Other than the music choice playing in the background, I would have rated 5 star.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dani was a spectacular server, and her recommended entrees of plum pork and crab cakes were matched only by her oven-hot sense of humor. Service Manager Zach went out of his way to showcase the entire neighborhood—and not just his own venue. This place is a refreshing combination of food that’s as good as the people behind it. We’ll definitely be back.
BR
BeverlyR
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful experience! We sat at the bar to eat and everything was wonderful- service, food, etc.! I had the Thai chicken salad and my husband had the crab cakes. We will definitely be back!
PM
PaulM
Nashville
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you to Alex our server, who was amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service; very attentive. We can’t wait to go back! Wouldn’t mind if they had a slightly larger menu (2-3 more items).
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Beautiful wait staff just the right amount of attention. Very inclusive vibe
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food with amazing service!
S
Shaun
Houston
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall1food3service1ambience3
Easily the worst waiter ever - and I mean that sincerely. We're easy people so it's rare we have this much trouble. Everything he did took forever, he put in multiple wrong orders and when the food came out he didn't understand when my wife didn't want it. I had to explain, she doesn't like onions or peppers for him to understand she would like what she ordered. Usually when the staff makes a mistake they correct it quickly. Not this guy. I had more than enough time to finish my food long before my wife's avocado toast and eggs came out. It wasn't extremely busy, there seemed to be enough wait staff so we don't know what his problem was. Had it not been for that, we might have enjoyed this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience
RI
RIDining
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
(We had a rough roll-out for brunch, but...) The staff could not have been more accommodating and generous with their service - a thoroughly enjoyable (and delectable) experience.
r
rbord98765
Nashville
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easter brunch. Seated on time and service began promptly. We had four different dishes - GTC omelet, french toast, eggs benedict and a breakfast bowl were all excellent. The pepper jack grits as a side to the benedict was an excellent choice. Cinnamon sugar rolls and a half pound of bacon were nice add-ons. Service by Lacey was above gracious and warm. We always have a great experience at Germantown Cafe, and this was no exception.
BC
BrandiC
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The new remodel is very modern, but inviting. We did have good service, with the exception of having to flag down our server for beverage refills. Food was great, but we did have to send back sides because that were luke warm. Other than that, the food and service were satisfactory. Will be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Salmon was amazing and perfectly cooked! Also had the Brussels which were great as well. Wow! Our food took some time so they gave us bread which was great service. Can’t wait to go back!
c
clm1
Nashville
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Cocktails were excellent. The food was mostly excellent. French onion soup was fabulous but the salad was swimming in a vinegar dressing. What was offputting was the having to look at the menu via barcode on your small phone and also having to input your credit card information before you even ordered. Glad to have it back open after the tornado!
e
elizabethy
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Server was nice but didn’t check often enough, so we had to get up for assistance more than once. Steak was way over cooked, food was generally not great.

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You can order delivery directly from Germantown Cafe using the Order Online button. Germantown Cafe also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Germantown Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1749 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

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1200 5th Avenue, North Nashville, TN 37208

Additional information

Cross Street
Madison Street
Area
Germantown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Valet parking is available most days, along with our parking lot across Madison Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jeffrey A. Martin, Managing Partner
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.germantowncafe.com/
Phone number
(615) 242-3226
Private party facilities
Germantown Café can host almost any sort of special occasion in our private dining room. Whether it’s a business luncheon, a wedding rehearsal dinner, or just a large dinner party for friends, we can seat up to thirty people in our flexible, private space.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (844) 505-5081

Germantown Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Additional information

French Onion Soup

Plum Pork

Brussel sprouts

Starters

French Onion SoupUS$8.00

MeatballsUS$10.00

Fried Green TomatoesUS$9.00

Salad

CaesarUS$10.00

MarketUS$12.00

Asian NoodleUS$16.00

Entree

Coconut Curry SalmonUS$26.00

Plum PorkUS$22.00

Veggie BowlUS$15.00

Nola's RigatoniUS$16.00

Baked Mac StackUS$12.00

Sandwich

Chicken Salad SandwichUS$14.00

GTC Burger*US$14.00

Salmon BBQ SandwichUS$16.00

Veggie BurgerUS$14.00

Germantown ReubenUS$14.00

Fried Green Tomato SandwichUS$14.00

Sides

Brussel sproutsUS$7.00

Baked Mac n CheeseUS$7.00

French FriesUS$7.00

Side Market SaladUS$7.00

Side Caesar SaladUS$7.00

Green Bean Citrus SaladUS$7.00

Dessert

Key Lime PieUS$9.00

Featured CheesecakeUS$9.00

Apple Pie A La ModeUS$9.00

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