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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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Bread & Butter

rye bread, malt butter

18

MUSSELS

apple cider cream, sage bacon crumble, celery, parsley, pickled shallots, lavender butter crostini

18

STEAK CARPACCIO*

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

34

SOUTHERN CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE

chef’s selection of cheeses, charcuterie, and accoutrements

18

OCTOPUS & SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA

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

15

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

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

salads

15

GOLDEN BEET

candied almonds, frisée, tangerine sherry shallot vinaigrette, shaved idiazabal, smoked white bean tarragon sauce, orange segments

15

ETCH

arugula, radicchio, fennel, green apples, bleu cheese, hazelnuts, candied orange peel, champagne vinaigrette

15

ANCIENT GRAIN BOWL

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

entrées

29

MOROCCAN BASTILLA

saffron butternut & ricotta stuffed pastry, harissa carrot ribbons, almond fennel orange pesto, muhammara, mushroom jus, sugar dust

39

CONFIT DUCK LEG

ginger lemongrass white bean cassoulet, duck sausage, bacon, turnips, cilantro, scallion & pickled shallot slaw, thai chili glaze

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GRILLED 8OZ FILET*

french onion & mushroom filo tart, gruyère, horseradish crema, haricots vert, rosemary butter, beef gravy, sweet potato potage

37

PORK CHOP*

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

39

VENISON*

smoked potato purée, cabernet blackberry reduction, roasted winter squash, pistachio dukkah, juniper beet sauce, parsley, arugula, pea shoots

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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

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

chili sauce, sesame crema, crushed peanuts

9

CRISPY POTATO SALAD

mustard dressing, chimichurri rojo & verde sauces

9

BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN

saffron, ras el hanout, preserved orange whip

*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

banana ice cream, sesame crunch, tahini caramel, bananas, whipped cream, sesame pizzelle, 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

Blueberry Pistachio Pavlova

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

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

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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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