The best lebanese food in Nashville, and overall one of the best restaurants in town. Incredible food and drinks, and the atmosphere is amazing. They also have my Old Fashioned in the city. Highly recommend this place if you haven't been.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
365 Travel Couple
Delicious food, nice service. We shared the Al Raheb (charred eggplant dip) appetizer, which was good but not as flavorful as the rest of our meal. We tried both soups- Adas Be Silik (lentil with lemon) and Muhammara (roasted red pepper)- and both were fantastic. My husband said the muhammara was one of his all time favorite soups!I had the Sayadeya entree (barramundi fish with vermicelli rice, veggies & a chimichurri-type sauce), he had the Samak entree with salmon and an herbed couscous. The menu doesn’t clarify, but the entrees come with small starter salads, which was nice because we wanted a salad but didn’t want to get too full on appetizers before the main course! Our only suggestion is that it would have been nice to see some art on the wall.
Six of us enjoyed a late dinner here. The host and servers were very nice and accommodating. The wines were enjoyable. The food was amazing, especially the fish. All had a great time. Noise can be loud at times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly A.
Dog friendly , , light music and friendly service ! Food was light and fresh. Will definitely return.
TerryN
As always a great night out with family for our birthday,,, service was awesome,,, our waitress even brought out our dessert with a lighted candle in the middle,,, that was a nice surprise & even got some patrons wishing us a happy birthday,,, the appetizers were all spot on,, the cauliflower was very tasty and well prepared,,, we love this gem in 12 South, and it never disappoints,,, best service in Nashville hands down,,, well done folks!!!
Jennifer
Came for a team dinner and had an excellent meal. The food was great, the kitchen accommodated a couple dietary restrictions for our team, and the service was friendly and engaged. Our only "negative" was our party of 5 was crammed at a table for 4 and it was a tight squeeze.
Emily Grant
We went here for a Valentine’s Day dinner the Friday after Valentine’s Day. We were very excited because we’d heard great things and love this type of food. We immediately had noticeably bad service, it took a very long time to get drinks and to order the next thing. It seemed like all of the other tables were being attended to so I think it was just our server (Jared I believe) as he didn’t have any other nearby tables. Not sure why he had ours. The food was good but we were not able to get a second drink until after we finished all of our food. As we were finishing up our drink (had literally just paid) the server came over and told us we needed to get up and move to the front waiting area because they needed our table for the next reservation. We had only been at the table for 1.5 hours and would’ve been done sooner if we had better service. As we were leaving a general manager for the restaurant group (they own other restaurants in Nashville) was standing there so I politely let him know what happened and that we were very disappointed with our experience. He apologized profusely and took down my email and promised to be in touch but we never heard from him. I would’ve liked to give this restaurant a second chance but after he never followed up I don’t think it’s worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Elizabeth M.
I had a really quick 48 hours in Nashville and dinner at Epice was THE highlight. We had a really lovely server and she helped tie break between dishes because we wanted to order everything. We started with the hummus, cauliflower, zaatar bread and then shared the zaatar roasted chicken and fish. We came with a vegan and a vegetarian and there were loads of flavorful options for them. I only regret not trying the fattoush salad. We left feeling like we had a light satisfying meal, not too rich or heavy. I am admittedly a huge fan of Lebanese food and have had it all over the world. My two favorite Lebanese restaurants (outside of the Middle East) are now in Nashville and in Copenhagen. Bravo Epice!
Micheal Boudreaux Johnson
Epice feels like the kinda place where Nashvillains who are afraid of dining anywhere off Nolensville Pike go so they can tell themselves they have diverse and interesting tastes. The food presentation is excellent and the dishes look quite tasty...but the flavors are almost non-existent, if not outright awful (looking at you, weirdly sour potatoes).Add in the nightmare that is parking, the somewhat languid service, the dubious decor, and the odd metal cube they bring the check in, I would firmly recommend avoiding Epice. If you want delicious food of Middle Eastern variety I would check out Edessa's Kurdish-Turkish Restaurant or Albasha's, or even House of Kabob. They might have less fancy interiors or be located in the hipstery parts of town, but they have significantly tastier food, better service, and parking that won't drive you to road rage.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Taken
A client from Orlando had recommended Epice for my weekend getaway. Loved it! Superb! Is it overkill to go two nights in a row?! Execution and flavors - were very impressive... I was very impressed with the staff being hard working. Yet, friendly to each other and patrons!
From the time we entered the door until the time we left, we had a fantastic experience. The staff was attentive and professional and the food was delicious. It was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. Topping it off with the olive oil cake was a great ending to the evening.
Paula
This place is the best. Food is super high quality. The staff is top notch. Welcoming, kind and there for you. People who did not wait on you smile and greet you as you come in and leave, like you visited their home. The food is simply GREAT!
Andrea Kennedy
Truly authentic Lebanese dishes. Great atmosphere repeat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Macho
Went there on a Thursday for Shakshouka for brunch. Found out they only serve it on weekends. Picked something else and loved it. Had no problem coming back 2 days later for the Shakshouka, which was also delicious. Server was awesome, and handsome. Eyebrow game was strong. Said he had an Egyptian lady that does them, that's the secret. I'd add a 6th star for the beauty tips if I could.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Sullivan
Love this place!!! The food is amazing and served by attentive friendly staff. I wish they’d capitalize a little more on their Lebanese roots (music, decor) but otherwise excellent! Make sure you get the cauliflower appetizer, the hummus, and someone at your table should get the roasted chicken! Our serve of Breka was amazing. And the wine list is extensive.
The best lebanese food in Nashville, and overall one of the best restaurants in town. Incredible food and drinks, and the atmosphere is amazing. They also have my Old Fashioned in the city. Highly recommend this place if you haven't been.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, nice service. We shared the Al Raheb (charred eggplant dip) appetizer, which was good but not as flavorful as the rest of our meal. We tried both soups- Adas Be Silik (lentil with lemon) and Muhammara (roasted red pepper)- and both were fantastic. My husband said the muhammara was one of his all time favorite soups!I had the Sayadeya entree (barramundi fish with vermicelli rice, veggies & a chimichurri-type sauce), he had the Samak entree with salmon and an herbed couscous. The menu doesn’t clarify, but the entrees come with small starter salads, which was nice because we wanted a salad but didn’t want to get too full on appetizers before the main course! Our only suggestion is that it would have been nice to see some art on the wall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Muhammara Soup, Epice Salad, Sayadeya
Six of us enjoyed a late dinner here. The host and servers were very nice and accommodating. The wines were enjoyable. The food was amazing, especially the fish. All had a great time. Noise can be loud at times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dog friendly , , light music and friendly service ! Food was light and fresh. Will definitely return.
As always a great night out with family for our birthday,,, service was awesome,,, our waitress even brought out our dessert with a lighted candle in the middle,,, that was a nice surprise & even got some patrons wishing us a happy birthday,,, the appetizers were all spot on,, the cauliflower was very tasty and well prepared,,, we love this gem in 12 South, and it never disappoints,,, best service in Nashville hands down,,, well done folks!!!
Came for a team dinner and had an excellent meal. The food was great, the kitchen accommodated a couple dietary restrictions for our team, and the service was friendly and engaged. Our only "negative" was our party of 5 was crammed at a table for 4 and it was a tight squeeze.
We went here for a Valentine’s Day dinner the Friday after Valentine’s Day. We were very excited because we’d heard great things and love this type of food. We immediately had noticeably bad service, it took a very long time to get drinks and to order the next thing. It seemed like all of the other tables were being attended to so I think it was just our server (Jared I believe) as he didn’t have any other nearby tables. Not sure why he had ours. The food was good but we were not able to get a second drink until after we finished all of our food. As we were finishing up our drink (had literally just paid) the server came over and told us we needed to get up and move to the front waiting area because they needed our table for the next reservation. We had only been at the table for 1.5 hours and would’ve been done sooner if we had better service. As we were leaving a general manager for the restaurant group (they own other restaurants in Nashville) was standing there so I politely let him know what happened and that we were very disappointed with our experience. He apologized profusely and took down my email and promised to be in touch but we never heard from him. I would’ve liked to give this restaurant a second chance but after he never followed up I don’t think it’s worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
I had a really quick 48 hours in Nashville and dinner at Epice was THE highlight. We had a really lovely server and she helped tie break between dishes because we wanted to order everything. We started with the hummus, cauliflower, zaatar bread and then shared the zaatar roasted chicken and fish. We came with a vegan and a vegetarian and there were loads of flavorful options for them. I only regret not trying the fattoush salad. We left feeling like we had a light satisfying meal, not too rich or heavy. I am admittedly a huge fan of Lebanese food and have had it all over the world. My two favorite Lebanese restaurants (outside of the Middle East) are now in Nashville and in Copenhagen. Bravo Epice!
Epice feels like the kinda place where Nashvillains who are afraid of dining anywhere off Nolensville Pike go so they can tell themselves they have diverse and interesting tastes. The food presentation is excellent and the dishes look quite tasty...but the flavors are almost non-existent, if not outright awful (looking at you, weirdly sour potatoes).Add in the nightmare that is parking, the somewhat languid service, the dubious decor, and the odd metal cube they bring the check in, I would firmly recommend avoiding Epice. If you want delicious food of Middle Eastern variety I would check out Edessa's Kurdish-Turkish Restaurant or Albasha's, or even House of Kabob. They might have less fancy interiors or be located in the hipstery parts of town, but they have significantly tastier food, better service, and parking that won't drive you to road rage.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
A client from Orlando had recommended Epice for my weekend getaway. Loved it! Superb! Is it overkill to go two nights in a row?! Execution and flavors - were very impressive... I was very impressed with the staff being hard working. Yet, friendly to each other and patrons!
Restaurantji Recommends
From the time we entered the door until the time we left, we had a fantastic experience. The staff was attentive and professional and the food was delicious. It was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. Topping it off with the olive oil cake was a great ending to the evening.
This place is the best. Food is super high quality. The staff is top notch. Welcoming, kind and there for you. People who did not wait on you smile and greet you as you come in and leave, like you visited their home. The food is simply GREAT!
Truly authentic Lebanese dishes. Great atmosphere repeat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there on a Thursday for Shakshouka for brunch. Found out they only serve it on weekends. Picked something else and loved it. Had no problem coming back 2 days later for the Shakshouka, which was also delicious. Server was awesome, and handsome. Eyebrow game was strong. Said he had an Egyptian lady that does them, that's the secret. I'd add a 6th star for the beauty tips if I could.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place!!! The food is amazing and served by attentive friendly staff. I wish they’d capitalize a little more on their Lebanese roots (music, decor) but otherwise excellent! Make sure you get the cauliflower appetizer, the hummus, and someone at your table should get the roasted chicken! Our serve of Breka was amazing. And the wine list is extensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5