Margot Cafe & Bar — Restaurant in Nashville-Davidson

The original East Nashville. The standard all other restaurants here aspire to meet. The classic that balances innovation and nostalgia like no one else. You really can't say enough good things about Margot. Rustic French cuisine with a little southern flair the menu changes almost nightly and I refuse to believe that you can find anything on it not well prepared thoughtfully sourced and beautifully plated. I in particular love their fish dishes and anytime they have duck it's a must try. Excellent soups like a recent mushroom and lemon offering complement fresh salads like snap peas strawberry beans and feta. Pork chops and steaks also feature frequently. Finally a lovely desert program with a dedicated pastry chef helps round out the meal alongside a coffee or port. The cocktails don't get alot of love overshadowed by the extensive wine selection but they really have an excellent bar program that compliments dishes like no other restaurant on the east side. Servers are super friendly and knowledgeable. The kitchen is fast despite being so small and the seating is comfortable and intimate. I adore the little two tops lining the 2nd floor. To top it all off the prices are really decent for the quality and type of restaurant you could spend almost as much over at bartaco for a much less intimate and lesser menu. Margot is an excellent date night location or for a small group of friends. You are in the heart of 5 points so there are some paid lots or you might get lucky with free street parking. The location only adds to the charm since after your excellent meal you can grab a night cap at one of...

Margot’s reminded me of a quaint European cafe. It’s small and charming and you can actually have a conversation without yelling! The service was excellent as was the food. Nice wine and drink menu along with a bar if you want to go in for a drink before dinner.

There were six of us and from beginning to end we were there about 2 and a half hours. The menu changes daily and all the options sounded wonderful. With six of us we all got to taste a variety on the menu from the starters, entrees and desserts. Wow! They were all delicious and so fresh. The housemade potato chips and aioli were my favorite starter, but they were all very good. Definitely get the bread too! The lettuce in the salad was so incredibly fresh and the goat cheese melted in your mouth. For my entree I had the pan roasted chicken and it was very flavorful and juicy, but the sauce stole the show imho. Could have had a bowl of the creamy horseradish sauce. Yummy! Of course dinner wouldn’t be complete without dessert. Nothing needs to be said here as they were all fantastic! I was slightly partial to the bread pudding:)

There is a patio area that was heated and must be great in the summer time. Paid parking is available across the street or if you are lucky you might be able to find street parking. Word of caution, in the paid lot be careful of the time as the car next to us got the boot!

Definitely recommend Margot’s and am looking forward to the next visit to see what is...

Absolutely delicious and cute little restaurant! The food was wonderful. We started sharing the focaccia with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It was wonderful! The bread was so light and fluffy and the olive oil was flavorful (and included some Parmesan shavings). I had the pan roasted chicken with vegetables and farro. The chicken was fried well and so juicy! Everything had a great flavor and the sauce with it made it all the better. Lastly, we shared the blueberry peach crisp and added ice cream to it. It was wonderfully warm and crisp with the cold ice cream made a perfect summer dessert. It was a smaller portion for the price but still really good. I also had the peach sangria that was perfect for summertime sips as well.

The restaurant had a cute aesthetic that was on the smaller side since I think it used to be a house or something similar. The tables were close together and made it hard to sit sometimes. We were in the upstairs area but there are areas downstairs for sitting too as well as outdoor space so there is plenty of different areas for seating. The restroom upstairs was nice and clean, but the toilet was having an issue and not flushing properly.

Service was wonderful! Everything came out quickly and the server kept our drinks full (even the water). He was willing to make recommendations for any of the courses and was super helpful!

Overall a great restaurant that I would love...