Husk Nashville — Restaurant in Nashville-Davidson

Very rarely do I give out a 5 star review, but Husk certainly deserves it. The staff here are warm and engaging, and the food is top notch. I came here off the recommendation of my friend who said they served his favorite cheeseburger in all of Nashville, which is certainly high praise. So I visited on a Saturday for brunch and I certainly was not disappointed. When I walked in, the hostess had just walked off to seat the couple before me. I waited about 30 seconds before someone else walked up and greeted me and offered to find someone to who could assist me. A kind gentleman came over and asked for my number and then promptly greeted me by name (at first a shock, but then I learned they use Resy. So if you have an account, it will pull up your profile). I asked if there was bar seating, and was promptly sat at the bar downstairs. This location uses two floors and the interior is modern but warm. A great atmosphere to enjoy a meal. I was greeted by the two gentlemen working the bar who did a wonderful job giving me an introduction after I told them it was my first time visiting. After browsing the menu, I ordered a cocktail and the cheeseburger I had been anticipating for nearly a week. The cocktail, Thyme is a Circle was delicious and paired wonderfully with the burger. Which I have to say lived up to the hype. Delightfully simple, but don't let that fool you. It is seasoned beautifully and the lightly steamed/caramelized onions lend a wonderful sweetness further heightened by the bread/butter pickles. It is a well balanced burger that is sure to please any burger afficiando. Served with wonderfully crispy yet fluffy potato wedges which are perfectly seasoned. They come with a spiced ketchup which I normally try to avoid, but this stuff is addictive. So dont be afraid to be generous (they will give you more if your run out). Since this original visit, I have made two more trips. On the second I tried their catfish and spring salad, both of which were equally delicious and well prepared. The salad being a nice surprise served with a tumeric yogurt dressing on the bottom of the bowl is a delightful and refreshing start to a meal. On my third and most recent trip, I sampled their aged country ham which is like the Southern USA version of prosciutto and served thinly shaved like it's European distant cousin with a horseradish cheddar mayo and pecans. A very rich and savory dish, only amplified by the biscuits that are served along side, which are a treat themselves. I suggest going with a lighter drink such as their vibrant Staycation cocktail which does well to cut through the savory nature of this dish.

For anyone who is visiting Nashville or looking for a new place to try, Husk should absolutely be on your list of places. My next visit will be for dinner, and I will certainly have some high expectations that I'm sure...

We came from out of town for a birthday weekend. I had thought Husk would be best for a nice dinner for a birthday celebration and we were looking forward to dining and relaxing in a nice atmosphere.

My partner and I arrived early and were hoping to have a drink in the bar. My partner (44 years old) and I (34 years old) ordered drinks and my partner was carded. We thought it was a charming zinger, she looks young but definitely is of age. Unfortunately, her drivers license from Ontario had expired a week or so previous, unbeknown to us. They refused to serve her. I manage restaurants, and understand that there are laws in place but it seemed wholly arbitrary. We asked the maitre d if this was common practice to which she replied that it was. Fair enough. Except that it wasn’t. People who arrived after us and looked substantially younger were served without being asked for ID. The person who served us had the energy of the young bar back aiming for the bartender role and not quite understanding that it’s not about them, but the guest. The only thing missing was the moustache and suspenders, and the behind the bar concoctions of “house smoked sweet vermouth”. He probably brings his own mixing glass with him. Just in case.

We don’t automatically assume the worst, but my partner was the only black patron at that point in time, in a restaurant in the south. Sadly it makes you wonder if we were being given special treatment. We aren’t a group of 20 somethings on a bachelorette slinging long islands back like Perrier.

The server at our table was kind and turned the experience around for us from then on, but the whole experience left a sour taste in our mouths. If it’s a policy, I understand. But a policy needs to be implemented without bias to every patron and not just those we have a bias towards (either conscious or unconscious)

I can’t in good faith recommend this place to anyone, and that’s a shame because I’ve been looking forward to dining here for a couple of years and was excited to have the chance.

I know this review won’t do anything, and I’m sure it’ll be a laughable talking point for the staff about the couple that complained and how offside we were. This review is meant to serve as a warning to other guests. I will remember this moment as a training scenario for all my staff going forward, up there with the mayonnaise being used instead of the crème anglais at another restaurant. Both experiences...

Where to start? We had a 7:45 reservation because that was all that was available. We received multiple text messages reminding us of our reservation, including the last one that reminded us we were "expected in 30 minutes." Because we were using Uber and didn't want to arrive late we arrived at 7:26 and were seated at 7:30. Things went bad from there. We sat for 15 minutes before we were offered a drink menu. We ordered drinks and it was at least another 15 minutes before receiving them.(So 30 minutes from seating until a drink) We ordered starters immediately. It was one hour from the time we sat down until we received any food. Then the 2 starters did not come out at the same time and the fried oysters were cold, the sauce for dish was hidden on the bottom, and the whole dish was too salty. (I know oysters are sea salty, but this was all the added salt in the cornmeal.) The other starter, pigs ear lettuce wraps, was very good.. One and a half hours after being seated we received our main dishes. (We ordered all our food at the same time - as was requested) The quail was uninteresting. I could have done the same at home with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce and pickled onions and jalapeños. My wife's sea bass was good but the starch it sat on was too salty. The biscuits at The Fixe in Austin are much, much better. This is a restaurant people say is good because they pay too for so they feel obligated to say it is good. The wine list is average and overpriced - yes, I know most wines are overpriced at restaurants now. The seating is uncomfortable, especially when you sit for 1 1/2 hours before eating your main dish. The table for two was small. The amount of money paid, including a generous, but somewhat undeserved tip, was just stupid. (I waited tables in college and just hate under tipping.) I enjoyed my hot chicken sandwich at Red's much more and it was actually much more culinarily interesting and at least didn't cost stupid money. I'll happily pay for a great dining experience. This was not it. Save your money and go somewhere else. (I won't event review the "southern" vegetables - which are definitely not...