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



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.
monday – friday
11am – 2pm
appetizers
Bread & Olive Oil
house made focaccia, olive oil
Tempura Oyster Mushroom
korean hot chili mayo, ponzu sauce
Three Cheese
chef’s selection of cheeses and accoutrements
Roasted Cauliflower
truffled pea pesto, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell essence
salads
Ancient Grain Bowl
freekeh, bulgur, fresh herbs, chickpeas, za’atar, feta, caramelized labna, tomato & cucumber relish, sumac oil massaged kale, lemon vinaigrette
add chicken 7 | shrimp 9
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 7 | shrimp 9
Mediterranean Salad
greens, fennel, capers, tomato, bacon, garbanzo beans, caper vinaigrette, manchego cheese, red bell essence, sunflower hummus
add chicken 7 | shrimp 9
sandwiches
GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE TOAST
sourdough, nigella seed, chicory, mint, honey, fig jam, seasonal fruit
BULGOGI PULLED PORK
kimchi, caramel soy aioli, cilantro, sesame cucumber & mung bean sprout relish, potato bun
Fish Tostadas*
gancho spiced market fish, crisp tortillas, recado rojo, poblano pepita purée, black bean salsa, sunflower sprouts, smoked corn sauce, queso fresco
DOUBLE SMASH BURGER*
american cheese, truffle dijon, roma crunch lettuce, bread & butter poblano pickles, caramelized onions, potato bun
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
lunch pdf
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
monday – saturday
4:30pm – close
appetizers
Bread & Butter
rye bread, malt butter
MUSSELS
apple cider cream, sage bacon crumble, celery, parsley, pickled shallots, lavender butter crostini
STEAK CARPACCIO*
smoked strip steak, lemon almond salt, garam masala oil, parmesan, fried garlic, pickle & herb relish, crostini
SOUTHERN CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE
chef’s selection of cheeses, charcuterie, and accoutrements
OCTOPUS & SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA
bacon, arugula, fennel, roasted tomatoes, capers, garlic oil, manchego, sunflower seed hummus
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
truffled pea purée, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell essence
salads
GOLDEN BEET
candied almonds, frisée, tangerine sherry shallot vinaigrette, shaved idiazabal, smoked white bean tarragon sauce, orange segments
ETCH
arugula, radicchio, fennel, green apples, bleu cheese, hazelnuts, candied orange peel, champagne vinaigrette
ANCIENT GRAIN BOWL
freekeh, bulgur, chickpeas, fresh herbs, za’atar, feta, caramelized labna, tomato & cucumber relish, sumac oil massaged kale, lemon vinaigrette
entrées
MOROCCAN BASTILLA
saffron butternut & ricotta stuffed pastry, harissa carrot ribbons, almond fennel orange pesto, muhammara, mushroom jus, sugar dust
CONFIT DUCK LEG
ginger lemongrass white bean cassoulet, duck sausage, bacon, turnips, cilantro, scallion & pickled shallot slaw, thai chili glaze
GRILLED 8OZ FILET*
french onion & mushroom filo tart, gruyère, horseradish crema, haricots vert, rosemary butter, beef gravy, sweet potato potage
PORK CHOP*
smashed potatoes, amarillo whipped sour cream, winter garden ceviche, mixed greens, leche de tigre vinaigrette, red beet chimichurri, popped quinoa
VENISON*
smoked potato purée, cabernet blackberry reduction, roasted winter squash, pistachio dukkah, juniper beet sauce, parsley, arugula, pea shoots
FROM THE SEA*
sweet potato beignet, cashew cream, dried cranberries, orange supremes, orange brown butter sauce, chili crunch, black bean tofu drizzle, scallions
CHEF’S CREATION
today’s featured culinary inspiration
sides
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
chili sauce, sesame crema, crushed peanuts
CRISPY POTATO SALAD
mustard dressing, chimichurri rojo & verde sauces
BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN
saffron, ras el hanout, preserved orange whip
dinner PDF
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
monday – saturday
4:30pm – close
dessert
House made Ice Cream & Sorbet
daily selection
Ice Cream Sundae
banana ice cream, sesame crunch, tahini caramel, bananas, whipped cream, sesame pizzelle, cherry on top
Hazelnut Black Forest
hazelnut brownie, milk chocolate feuilletine crunch, hazelnut mousse, milk chocolate glaze, dulcey whip, cherry compote, morello cherry 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, yuzu sauce, matcha ice cream, toasted almonds, candied lemon peel
Dessert PDF
monday – saturday
4pm – close
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drinks pdf
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
happy hour pdf







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!