The Authentique

A gorgeous French wine bar in an unassuming location. The ambiance is top notch, the wine selection is like no other, and the service is perfect. Warm and cozy, The Authentique is perfect for date nights, girls outings and solo adventures alike. I'll be a regular and recommend for all of the above!

Stopped in for a couple of glasses of wine. Great vibe! Beautiful interior. Wine-tender was very knowledgeable and super friendly. They had a small jazz duo who started at 630. Definitely be back for the midweek HH!!

The Authentique is a delightful gem that transports you straight to a Parisian bistro! The ambiance is cozy and charming, with great service, making it perfect for a relaxing meal. The crépes are simply excellent--authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The wine selection is impressive and pairs perfectly with the dishes. Highly recommend for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Paris!

First time back since the ownership change. The owners were present and involved. The new food menu is great. I enjoyed my crepe. I also liked the wine flight. They had live jazz music which I enjoyed. Just a great atmosphere. I'll be back.

Recently moved to the East side of the city and have been in search of a chill wine bar, and then boom, we spotted The Authentique (Thanks Yelp!) The Authentique is a French inspired wine bar that sits in a non-descript strip mall on Gallatin Avenue not far from Tailgate Brewery, Kroger and Publix. While the exterior is pretty unassuming and to be honest, "meh", the moment you walk in the door you pick up the vibe of quaint wine bar. From the ornate ceiling tiles, to the dark walls with artwork in oversized frames to the decorative lighting, this place certainly knows who they are. While everything above sounds grandiose, this spot is quite small...they just have a lot packed into this small space! This is the perfect spot for a small meet up, date night or even a pre/post dinner night cap...but anything beyond a group of 4 is going to be tough here. The bar seats around 10, then there are 3 hightops and 4 to 5 standard tables ranging in 2 to 4 tops. For the best enjoyment for you and everyone else, I would say this is not the spot for a large group or party. Now down to the goods! We had a few glasses of wine that were recommended to us by the owner, and we paired it with the charcuterie board. The wine was excellent, a great recommendation and great sip. The charcuterie board was standard, nothing exciting, but definitely nothing terrible. It paired well with our wine. Both came at a premium cost, which was not surprising, but slightly surprising. Two glasses of wine and a charcuterie board ran us around $60. Overall, The Authentique is a great find and a place that we will certainly swing back through when the vibe beckons! Outside of the cost above, my only other issue is that on the night we went, it was blazing hot inside. Not sure if that is a temperature regulation thing for the wine, but it was pretty unpleasant, which is why we only stayed for one glass.

Excellent French food!!! Amazing and great wine too!! I definitely recommend this place!

I came here with my boyfriend, and it was amazing. We live right down the street, and have been meaning to check it out for a while and it absolutely lived up to our expectations. Super knowledgeable and kind owner. Super delicious food and wine. It's also SUCH a beautiful space. ALSO if the homemade ice cream is on the menu you HAVE to get it. It's the owner's mom's recipe, and it is killer. I literally wanted to lick the bowl. Literally the only thing I would change is dimming the lights a little bit (but I'm obsessed with a dimmed bar) which is just personal preference! Love love love. Will be back. Merci!

I like this little place. It's very hard to find even when you're looking for it. It doesn't have bright lights or a sign on the street level so if you're driving you will kiss it. It right across the street from Advanced Financial on Gallatin and next to Boost Mobile and a pizza place. As soon as you walk in, you'll feel you stepped somewhere in Europe. The light is mellow and they have candles that make it even more cozy. The music is very European too and a bit loud for the small space but at the same time it works ok so you don't hear everyone else's conversation. They offer small plates food and a variety of wines, beers and they have a small section of non-alcoholic beverages too to choose from. The staff was friendly and attentive. The place was clean and bathroom too. A nice little place to come and have a drink.

We enjoyed The Authentique as a date night out stop! There is an impressive wine selection (oh hey, wine flights!) and I love that they offer interesting weekly special selections. The atmosphere is inviting and there's live music on the weekends. Will certainly be back!

Owner operated!!! He is friendly, knowledgeable and wise beyond his years. This entrepreneur has a zest for his business and I would encourage everyone to come in for amazing ambiance and great wine (I am from Napa, so I am picky). A gem of a find for my first night in town wanting a fun place to drink!