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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.

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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

dinner

monday – saturday
4:30pm – close

appetizers

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Southern Charcuterie & Cheese

chef’s selection of cheeses, charcuterie and accoutrements

16

Steak Carpaccio*

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

5

Bread & Butter

rye bread, malt butter

14

Roasted Cauliflower

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

16

Curried Monkfish Tart

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

16

Octopus and Shrimp* Bruschetta

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

salads

14

Spinach

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

14

ancient grain bowl

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

14

Etch

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

entrées

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Tempura Tofu

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

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Grilled Filet 8oz*

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

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Venison*

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

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Grilled Pork Chop*

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

33

sichuan fried chicken

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

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From the Sea*

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

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chef’s creation

today’s featured culinary inspiration

sides

9

Crispy Potato Salad

mustard dressing, chimichurri roja & verde sauces

9

Fried Brussels Sprouts

chili sauce, sesame crema, crushed peanuts

*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

5

House made Ice Cream & Sorbet

daily selection

11

Ice Cream Sundae

pumpkin spice ice cream, brown butter blondies, salted caramel, buttered pecans, speculoos pizzelle, whipped cream, cherry on top

11

Hazelnut Black Forest

hazelnut brownie, milk chocolate feuilletine crunch, hazelnut mousse, milk chocolate glaze, dulcey whip, cherry compote, morello cherry sauce

11

Pear & Chai Pavlova

chai spiced baked meringue, pear sorbet, poached pear, caramelized rice crunch, apple and pear butter, blackberry purée

11

Olive Oil Almond Cake

vanilla bean crema, yuzu sauce, matcha ice cream, toasted almonds, candied lemon peel

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

14

Steak Carpaccio

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

10

Roasted Cauliflower

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

13

Octopus & Shrimp Bruschetta

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

32

Southern Charcuterie & Cheese

chef’s selection of cheeses, meats, and accoutrements

sips

4

Draft Beer

rotating local selection

6

Featured Wines

rotating featured selections

8

‘Staples’ Cocktails

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

Intermezzo Room.Private Dining Page
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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