Answer

Tucked away on an unassuming street corner in Sylvan Park, you might drive right past the place if you weren't looking for it. Thankfully, crowd-sourced review sites discover such culinary jewels. It was our second experience at this wonderful restaurant known as "answer.", indeed Nashville's best answer to the question "What is your favorite American tapas restaurant?"!Answer. is truly a neighborhood eatery just as the founders intended in 2017, filling a culinary void between the sparse offerings on Murphy Road and the vast restaurant scene on Charlotte Pike. This tapas experience manages to be simultaneously upscale yet affordable, high-class but budget-friendly. Three in our party of four were professional chefs and gave the food rave reviews, so you know it's good!Their arancini is one of the best things I've eaten in Nashville! Like all dishes on this ever-changing menu, this was modified from its native form, clearly inspired by the popular Italian appetizer but uniquely transformed by the chef. You'll slice through a deep-fried crispy exterior to reveal tender rice. But other flavors and textures treat your taste buds with fatty ground pork at the center.The king salmon is perhaps the best piece of fish I've ever had in my 30 years in Nashville, slightly crisped on the outside, tender and flaky, full of flavor, and perfectly prepared. Unfortunately, since this was the nightly special (August of 2024), it may not appear on the menu when you go. The trout is another great option that's more consistently offered, as are the meatballs.The mussels are fabulous with a flavorful broth, but the fresh rye bread that accompanies the mussels is one of the restaurant's best-kept secrets! And the dessert menu is one of my favorites in the city with nothing but great options. Answer. even offers meal packages for takeout on Wednesdays and Sundays!

I really enjoyed this place overall! They have a great happy hour that I'll definitely be back for! The food was tasty and filling. I will say I knocked one star off because I was just kinda confused about the cuisine - it was Italian, Asian, Mexican, etc which threw me off a bit haha but again overall tasty!Ambiance was nice! Very well decorated and lively, service was friendly and attentive. Will be back!

Answer is a consistently positive experience, whether it's happy hour or dinner. I've enjoyed all of the food I've had from here, and the drinks are on point. Service is excellent. There's plenty of street parking nearby.

Amazing happy hour menu! Everything is $6 and super delicious. The interiors are modern and well-kept. Would recommend getting there early for happy hours (4:30-6 pm Tues-Sat) since there is limited seating around the bar! Parking behind the restaurant or street parking in nearby neighborhoods.

The food was absolutely delicious. We started with the mussels and the broth was so good I could have drank it straight from the bowl. Then for dinner I had the chicken. It was one of the best chickens I have had in Nashville. I highly recommend. My fiancé had the burger which was also really good. The jalapeño blackberry jam was a great addition to the burger. The ambiance was very nice and quaint.

This place is stunning! Loved the Goat dip & Hummus, both on happy hour! Bomb, definitely coming back to try more

I've been going to this gem of a restaurant in Sylvan Park since it opened and went back recently to see if it was still as good as it used to be. Thankfully the only thing that has changed about Answer is that it is now constantly packed with people. The food is still just as good as the day it opened and the menu is only more innovative as time progresses. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for quality food at a great price. I think I have tried everything on the menu at some point or another and have never been disappointed. Definitely make a reservation because this place is usually packed.

Answer has become one of my new go-to's in Nashville! The food is also delicious and the atmosphere is fun! It's chill with a good energy at the same time. Service can be hit or miss but other than that it's a great restaurant for any time!

Always great. One of my favorite places in Nville. I make reservations and always arrive super early and they always have a way to get us placed even when the place looks like the Fire Marshall would be angry. Wonderfulness service means you don't need a table to have a fantastic meal.

This place is incredible. The ambiance is intimate but casual and the servers are all very personable. We got a number of appetizers to share - my favorite was surprisingly the one with tofu and candied peanuts. And the bourbon house cocktail was delightful.