reservations / 615-522-0685 / 303 demonbreun st. nashville, tn 37201 /

reservations / 615-522-0685
303 demonbreun st. nashville, tn 37201

the restaurant

Etch is a globally-inspired restaurant by award-winning chef Deb Paquette. Located in lively downtown Nashville, the modern restaurant houses two private dining rooms, full bar, and a chef’s bar where guests are encouraged to interact with chef Deb. Etch’s eclectic menu incorporates innovative dishes inspired by her favorite regions of the world to leave a lasting impression, or etch, on every diner.

chef deb paquette

Deb Paquette is well known in Nashville where she’s lived and worked for the last thirty plus years. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she became the first woman in Tennessee to qualify as a certified executive chef, and has since won countless awards and accolades. Deb now oversees the kitchens at Etch and her sister restaurant, etc., offering her signature bright flavors and layered dishes to patrons seeking a unique Nashville dining experience.

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menus

lunch
dinner
dessert
wine & drinks
happy hour

lunch

monday – friday
11am – 2pm

appetizers

Bread & Olive Oil

house made focaccia, olive oil

Roasted Cauliflower

truffled pea pesto, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell essence

Three Cheese

chef’s selection of cheeses and accoutrements

Tempura Oyster Mushroom

korean hot chili mayo, ponzu sauce

salads

CONFIT SALMON NICOISE*

blanched green beans, boiled egg, radish, marinated olives, cucumber, blistered cherry tomato, roma crunch lettuce, crème fraîche, garlic & herb vinaigrette

Etch

arugula, radicchio, fennel, green apple, blue cheese, hazelnuts, champagne vinaigrette, candied orange peel
add chicken 6 or shrimp 7

Ancient Grain Bowl

freekeh, bulgur, fresh herbs, chickpeas, za’atar, feta, caramelized labna, tomato & cucumber relish, sumac oil massaged kale, lemon vinaigrette

add chicken 6 or shrimp 7

Mediterranean Salad

greens, fennel, capers, tomato, bacon, garbanzo beans, caper vinaigrette, manchego cheese, red bell essence, sunflower hummus
add chicken 6 or shrimp 7

sandwiches

DOUBLE SMASH BURGER*

american cheese, truffle dijon, roma crunch lettuce, bread & butter poblano pickles, caramelized onions, potato bun

BULGOGI PULLED PORK

kimchi, caramel soy aioli, cilantro, sesame cucumber & mung bean sprout relish, potato bun

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE TOAST

sourdough, nigella seed, chicory, mint, honey, fig jam, seasonal fruit

Fish Tostadas*

gancho spiced market fish, crisp tortillas, recado rojo, poblano pepita purée, black bean salsa, sunflower sprouts, smoked corn sauce, queso fresco

entrées

CHICKEN & SIZZLING RICE

springer mountain farm chicken breast, crispy rice, shaoxing tomato sauce, mushrooms, water chestnuts, snow peas, lotus root, carrot

Argentinian Beef Tenderloin

salsa verde beef, fried potato salad, zucchini fresca, greens, rojo & verde sauces

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & CAPELLINI PASTA

kale, fennel, radicchio, pistachio parmesan crumble, sage aioli, rosemary butternut purée

CHARRED BROCCOLINI

za’atar spiced chickpea ragout, creamy tahini lemon drizzle, roasted sweet potato, red bell pepper, puffed quinoa

Fried Cornmeal Catfish*

sweet potato beignet, cashew cream, brown butter orange sauce, chili crunch, orange segments, dried cranberries, scallions

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*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

dinner

monday – saturday
4:30pm – close

appetizers

Southern Charcuterie & Cheese

chef’s selection of cheeses, charcuterie and accoutrements

Steak Carpaccio*

smoked strip steak, lemon almond salt, garam masala oil, parmesan, fried garlic, pickle and herb relish, crostini

Bread & Butter

rye bread, malt butter

Roasted Cauliflower

truffled pea puree, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell sauce

Curried Monkfish Tart

poached monkfish, apple, and caramelized onion puff pastry, cilantro chutney, cucumber coconut raita, pea shoots, hibiscus gastrique

Octopus and Shrimp* Bruschetta

bacon, arugula, fennel, roasted tomato, capers, garlic oil, manchego, sunflower seed hummus

salads

Spinach

cherry tomatoes, red onion, orange segments, goat cheese, dried cranberries, smoked chickpea aioli, black garlic honey vinaigrette

ancient grain bowl

freekeh, bulgur, fresh herbs, chickpeas, za’atar, feta, caramelized labna, tomato & cucumber relish, sumac oil massaged kale, lemon vinaigrette

Etch

arugula, radicchio, fennel, green apple, blue cheese, hazelnuts, champagne vinaigrette, candied orange peel

entrées

Tempura Tofu

house made chickpea tofu, recado rojo cactus, poblano pepita puree, coffee carrots, sambal goat cheese, okra, black bean salsa

Grilled Filet 8oz*

horseradish whipped potatoes, broccolini, carrot mustard, red wine gastrique, beef gravy

Venison*

feta filo clutch, pomegranate walnut sauce, black olive tapenade, confit pearl onions, Tunisian poached apricots, mint relish, okra

Grilled Pork Chop*

smashed potatoes, amarillo whipped sour cream, garden ceviche, mixed greens, leche de tigre vinaigrette, red beet chimichurri, popped quinoa

sichuan fried chicken

buttermilk & spice brined chicken quarter, mushroom dumpling, bell pepper orange sauce, tahini hoisin, snow peas, black garlic honey butter

mkt

From the Sea*

sweet potato beignet, cashew cream, dried cranberries, orange supremes, orange brown butter sauce, chili crunch, black bean tofu drizzle, scallions

mkt

chef’s creation

today’s featured culinary inspiration

sides

Crispy Potato Salad

mustard dressing, chimichurri roja & verde sauces

Fried Brussels Sprouts

chili sauce, sesame crema, crushed peanuts

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*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

dessert

monday – saturday
4:30pm – close

dessert

House made Ice Cream & Sorbet

daily selection

Ice Cream Sundae

strawberry ice cream, vanilla pound cake, strawberry crunch, strawberry compote, whipped cream, pizzelle

Mocha Bar

buckwheat brownie, feuilletine milk chocolate crunch, coffee mousse, milk chocolate glaze, dulcey whip, caramel sauce

Blueberry Pistachio Pavlova

pistachio baked meringue, meyer lemon curd, lavender white chocolate cremeux, pickled blueberries, blueberry elderflower sorbet, pistachios

Olive Oil Almond Cake

vanilla bean crema, tangerine sauce, buttermilk tangerine sherbet, toasted almonds, citrus segments, candied orange peel

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wine & drinks

monday – saturday
4pm – close

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happy hour

lounge area only
monday – friday: 4pm – 6:30pm
saturday: 4pm – 5:30pm

bites

Steak Carpaccio

smoked strip steak, lemon almond salt, garam masala oil, parmesan, fried garlic, pickle and herb relish, eggplant frites

Roasted Cauliflower

truffled pea purée, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell pepper essence

Octopus & Shrimp Bruschetta

bacon, arugula, fennel, roasted tomatoes, capers, garlic oil, manchego, sunflower seed hummus

Southern Charcuterie & Cheese

chef’s selection of cheeses, meats, and accoutrements

sips

Draft Beer

rotating local selection

Featured Wines

rotating featured selections

‘Staples’ Cocktails

Smoked Old Fashioned, Etch Gin & Tonic, bartender’s featured creation

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private dining

Whether you’re planning a business meeting or cocktail reception, Etch is your home for private dining events. We offer two private dining rooms with customized menu options and complimentary wireless internet. Take a virtual tour of our rooms and request more information for your event today. We look forward to working with you!

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