
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
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
Etch Salad
arugula, radicchio, fennel, green apple, blue cheese, hazelnuts, champagne vinaigrette, candied orange peel
Endive & Citrus
whipped taleggio, candied walnuts, honey mint vinaigrette
Asian Caesar
cured egg yolk, wonton crisps, cucumbers, carrots, parmesan, sesame vinaigrette, romaine
add chicken 5 or shrimp 6
Mediterranean Salad
greens, fennel, capers, tomato, bacon, garbanzo beans, caper vinaigrette, manchego cheese, red bell essence, sunflower hummus
add chicken 5 or shrimp 6
sandwiches
The Burger*
red onion bacon jam, pickled poblano & cabbage, horseradish beemster cheese
add fried egg or bacon 2
Pork Belly Bahn Mi
shrimp cake, cucumbers, pickled carrots & diakon radishes, fermented black bean aioli, mint, cilantro, thai basil
vegetarian? substitute portobello mushrooms
Lamb Flatbread
flatbread, tzatziki, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, parsley salad, smoked chickpea purée
Fish Tostadas*
gancho spiced market fish, crisp tortillas, recando rojo, poblano pepita purée, black bean salsa, sunflower sprouts, smoked corn sauce
entrées
Eggplant Rollatini
spinach & herb ricotta, smoked carrot tomato sauce, romaine, pea shoots, sunflower sprouts, olive vinaigrette
Argentinian Beef Tenderloin
salsa verde beef, fried potato salad, zucchini fresca, greens, roja chimichurri
Jerk Shrimp*
ginger grit cake, sweet potato rum purée, grilled okra, jicama cabbage slaw, cilantro oil
Springer Mountain Farms Indian Chicken
slow cooked leg & thigh, caraway mint yogurt sauce, seared fresno kale, sweet potato biscuit, cashew butter, apple & fig chutney
Fried Cornmeal Catfish
lime crema, strawberry chipotle jam, walnut oil greens, poblano pepita purée
*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
Southern Charcuterie & Cheese
chef’s selection of cheeses, charcuterie and accoutrements
Steak Carpaccio*
smoked strip steak, leman almond salt, garam masala oil, parmesan, fried garlic, pickle and herb relish, eggplant frites
Bread & Butter
rye bread, malt butter
Roasted Cauliflower
truffled pea puree, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell sauce
Mussels
coconut chili broth, pickled tofu, roti, lemongrass garlic butter
Octopus and Shrimp* Bruschetta
bacon, arugula, fennel, roasted tomato, capers, garlic oil, manchego, sunflower seed hummus
salads
Spinach
black garlic honey vinaigrette, cherry tomato, red onion, orange segments, feta, dried cranberries, smoked chickpea aioli
Endive and Citrus
whipped taleggio, candied walnuts, honey mint 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, sugar snap peas
Lamb Chops*
tomato tagine / chermoula okra / ginger fig chutney / za’atar feta / charred eggplant purée, puffed quinoa, preserved orange vinaigrette
Veal & Shiitake Meatballs
black garlic noodles, charred scallion miso purée, beet ginger sauce, asparagus, snap peas, honey sesame crisp
From the Sea*
today’s creation ~ seasonally priced
Scallops*
farro risotto, saffron crème, almond romesco, confit leeks, kale, capers, pancetta, salsa vinagretta
sides
Crispy Potato Salad
mustard dressing, chimichurri roja & verde sauces
Fried Brussels Sprouts
chili sauce, sesame crema, crushed peanuts
Tuscan Asparagus Grilled & Chilled
smoked white bean purée, hard boiled egg, caper lemon salsa
*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
selection changes daily. 3.00 per scoop
Ice Cream Sundae
banana ice cream, sesame crunch, tahini caramel, brûléed banana, cherry on top
Chocolate & Pretzel Mousse
chocolate caramel mousse, pretzel shortbread, milk chocolate cookie crunch, malted milk whipped cream, caramel sauce
Pear & Cranberry Pavlova
brown sugar baked meringue, hibiscus poached pear, cranberry compote, pear sorbet, yogurt crema, pistachios
Olive Oil Almond Cake
lemon curd, blackberry sauce, buttermilk lemon sherbet, toasted almonds, fresh citrus
monday – saturday
4pm – close
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 pesto, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell essence
Octopus & Shrimp Bruschetta
manchego, arugula, fennel, roasted tomato, capers, garlic oil, bacon
Southern Charcuterie & Cheese
chef’s selection of cheeses, meats, and accoutrements
sips
Featured Cocktail
bartender’s rotating creation
Draft Beer
Featured Wines
‘Staples’ Cocktails


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!