Bastion

Have to say this is the best restaurant I've eaten at in the last 5 years. Every dish was impeccable and full of flavor, the wine pairing was superb and magnificently complimented each dish, and the seating at the kitchen like a Japanese omakase is beautifully done. My only regret is I didn't have a reservation the next night for my stay in Nashville!If Nashville had Michelin stars this would easily win one.

Been on my list for a looonnng time but finally made it out to Bastion! What a treat! Love the renovated old building architecture and super cool vibe. Very artsy interior. Neat art ALL OVER the walls. Clearly set up for some projection onto walls. Cozy seating/various options for different group sizes. There was also some wall-mounted game and a video game console table.And, the DRINKS! So good! Loved my rum punch of the day! Friends all enjoyed their cocktails, including a dirty martini! Got drinks at bar, brought back to table.

What a meal! I went for a tasting with two food companions. We made a reservation about a month in advance. We showed up early for our reservation so we could have a drink from the little bar before our meal. The little bar is a small bar on the restaurant side of bastion. It's quiet, it has date night ambiance! Now the meal itself was incredible!!! Each item was delicious! The dishes had a great mixture of flavor, texture, meaty, creamy! The service was great as well and answered any questions we had about wine or the dish. Now for the cost. You will have to pay when you make a reservation and that includes tax and tip. That came out to be around $480. My food partners added the $85 wine tasting when we got there so then that increased the tax and tip a bit. What happens is when you get the bill after eating, it already includes the previously paid tax and tip paid for PLUS the additional amount that the bill was increased because of the alcohol. We got confused by that so that is why I share it here. The reason this was important was because we wanted to make sure we were tipping our servers appropriately. All this to say, this was a great experience. We were celebrating and had no regrets. The chefs come out before each course and tell you about the dish. It feels so intimate and just the vibe for food lovers!

Literally my most talked about bar. This is where I tell everyone to come. The drinks are amazing and if you don't know what you want, don't worry they will make something tasty! The ambiance is great when the music is bumping. Great place to go with a group of friends and hang and in a great location to bar hop. I especially LOVE their restaurant that you have to get reservations a month ahead because it is worth the wait! Get the chef tasting menu or the tomahawk feast both options are DELICIOUS .Parking is along the street/neighborhood, but always a good time.

Okay so I'm a foodie and the food was GREAT. Service was also great. There was something off about the ambience. It could be because I'm 23 and everyone there was at least 35. I was expecting it to be a darker and more vibey but it was definitely more on the casual side. The music was also very country twang which through me off. But if you love trying different foods and watching the chiefs prepare in front of you then you will love this place. Also drinks are great and very strong

Best meal ever, loved it. Have to be open minded and trust in the chef. But well worth it. The flavors and attention to detail are spectacular. Very intimate and you must book a month in advance, but I will return frequently. Thank you for such a good experience.

What a magical night of degustation.Each little thing was a mix of flavors and mystery. "What did she say that was??"Don't worry about the details--the menu is ever changing.Getting an introduction to ingredients that span global cuisine, assembled so carefully, so delicately, is like a tour of culinary school in just a couple of hours.Sitting at the bar area, looking into the kitchen, watching the prep activity, is a fascinating compliment to the dissertation you'll get with each course.It all combines into a wonderful evening and an unforgettable experience.

Overall, overwhelming and disappointing. Bastion tries to bring eclectic flavors together, which I'm all for, but when this is done well those flavors blend together and melt in your mouth.. which was lacking at bastion. Instead, the dishes were too polarizing and ultimately missed the mark big time. I love a high end small plates spot but this was a failed attempt at that.The restaurant has SUCH a cool vibe though and staff were friendly. Wish I could have given this place 5 stars but the food left so much to be desired.

Food, service, ambiance were fantastic. Despite being a pricey (but worth the price if you appreciate the art of food) reservation-only restaurant, the dress code is casual which I appreciate. Sometimes fine dining restaurants can come off as a bit pretentious but everything felt very comfortable and homey at Bastion.You pay when you make your reservation. It came out to $501 for 3 people and when you get to the restaurant you get the option of adding a drink pairing. We stuck with ordering our own cocktails and the drinks (4 alcoholic, 1 mocktail) which came out to an additional $85. Tax and tip are included in everything.There is a paid parking lot for Bastion but it's best to snap a picture of your license plate and go in to ask about validation before paying on your own through the parking lot portal. Bastion validates parking and depending how long you stay you can get a partial or full discount (3 hours for us was free)

Probably best restaurant experience in Nashville. I ate raw trout and enjoyed it. Always interesting & adventurous.