Casual Fine Dining at Hathorne
Hathorne is a casual fine dining restaurant and bar in West Nashville’s Sylvan Park neighborhood. We are a nationally recognized restaurant and serve award winning food. At Hathorne Nashville, we offer comfortable surroundings, shareable plates, and creative drinks.
We are open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday night from 5 pm to 10 pm. We are open for brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm. Joyful Hour (our term for Happy Hour) with restaurant-wide drink specials on cocktails, wine, and beer, runs from 5 pm to 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
Throughout the restaurant you’ll find nods to our building’s history as a fellowship hall-in the church rail that separates the room, the pews that now serve as banquettes for our guests, and even the church placard that hangs over the bar with our motto, “Love the guest. Share the food.”
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Our Mission
To provide warm hospitality with friendly fellowship
Hathorne is an award winning fine dining restaurant.
Hathorne Nashville | Casual Fine Dining Restaurant
4708 Charlotte Pike | Nashville, TN 37209
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Our Inspiration
Hathorne is named after owner John Stephenson’s beloved grandmother, Mary Ruth Hathorn. In Irish folklore the hawthorn is a sacred tree and a symbol of love and protection. Also the logo of our restaurant, the hawthorn tree, ties us to our family roots. It is a reminder that at Hathorne our focus is family and fellowship.
Our Menu Items
Hathorne is a top-rated fine dining restaurant in Nashville, TN. Our menu focuses on seasonal and locally sourced produce and meats, with plenty of options for our vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free guests. The menu changes as the seasons do-so there’s always something new to try. Often, you’ll find something familiar, prepared in an unexpected way. Our Golden Beets with Tahini and Green Onion Puree have turned many a beet hater into a fan! It may seem simple, but our House Focaccia, served with Butter, House Ricotta, or Vegan Jam, is not to be missed. And the Chicken a la Schnitzel, which has been on the menu since we opened, is perfect to share or enjoy on one’s own. At Brunch, you’ll also find our family recipe for pancakes alongside a classic French Omelette and the new Big Brunch Salad! Brunch is truly the best of breakfast and lunch on one menu.
One of our most popular nights is Tuesday Burger Night. On Burger Night, in addition to our regular menu, we offer the Hathorne Smashburger (2 Bear Creek Patties, Gifford’s Bacon, American Cheese, Special Sauce, Shredded Lettuce, House Bun). We also serve the “Local Burger”, a popular burger from Owner John Stephenson’s days at Fido. The burger combines local lamb and beef, with parsley and feta in the patty. Served on our house bun with caramelized fennel and fig aioli, crispy onions, and havarti cheese. Add an order of Frites and a Salad and it’s a perfect meal. Tuesdays are the only night that the burger is available-but you’ll find both burgers on the Brunch menu as well.
We appreciate that our guests have different food preferences and dietary needs, and our menu is labeled for their use - V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan, GF=Gluten Free, DF=Dairy Free, N=Nuts. Our servers are prepared to answer any questions you may have. We want each guest to feel confident in their choices.
At Hathorne, we celebrate our relationship with the Nashville community. A large part of that has been building relationships with local farms and farmers. As much as possible, we purchase produce, meats, and cheeses for our dishes locally. From the carrots in the Cavatelli, to the herbs used in our sorbets, to the beef used to make our Smashburger and American Wagyu Steak, we know that local means fresh and that you can absolutely taste the difference.
On Saturdays, our chefs cross Charlotte Avenue to visit the Richland Park Farmers’ Market. There they catch up with our farmer friends and are able to see what has just been harvested. Because our menu is seasonally focused, it changes often. Guests can visit frequently and will always be able to try something new.
Cocktails
Hathorne has a vibrant bar program offering Signature, Classic, and Non-Alcoholic Cocktails. Two of the Signature Cocktails that have been on the menu the longest are the Selena (Dulce Vida Reposado Tequila, Passionfruit, Smoked Pineapple) and the Clementine (Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, Italicus, Grapefruit, Cava). The cocktails (Signature and Non-Alcoholic) change often, so you can always find a new favorite! Join us for Happy Hour Specials on Tuesday through Saturday from 5 pm to 6 pm during Joyful Hour!
Parking at Hathorne
Looking for gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, or nut free healthy alternatives? Hathorne offers brunch and dinner options to help meet specific dietary needs.
Private Dining | Event Spaces
Private Dining Room and Full Restaurant Buyout
The Private Dining Room, which is separated from the main dining space, is perfect for hosting your next business lunch, dinner meeting, birthday party, baby shower or whatever you are celebrating in life. With an AV option and access to Spotify, you can really make the space your own!
For events with larger groups, we offer a full restaurant buyout for group private dining. We help make your wedding, anniversary, birthday, or corporate event memorable.
Patio Dining at Hathorne
When the weather is lovely our guests can dine outdoors on our spacious patio across from Richland Park.
We have umbrellas for shade and heaters for those chilly Nashville nights.
We are always accepting applications!
Love the Guest. Share the Food.
We hope you’ll join us soon. Bring your friends and family. Enjoy the fellowship of space, shared plates, and thoughtful service. On your way out, stop by our hawthorn tree mural for a picture. A perfect souvenir of your visit.
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