Tailor Nashville offers a simple, timeless dining experience that emulates an intimate dinner party in the way it fills both the bodies and souls of its guests. Culinary Creator Vivek Surti honors his heritage through the South Asian American cuisine that is representative of Surti being a first generation American of Indian descent. At Tailor Nashville, guests are welcomed and enjoy a coursed meal that are explained with high touch service.

Tailor Named one of Bon Appetit’s Hot 10: Best New Restaurants in the Country
”Surti’s storytelling suffuses the space and the food served within it with so much vulnerability and personality and love that you could not possibly be anywhere but “our home,” as he refers to the restaurant. Which is exactly where you want to be. To dine at Tailor is to be his guest, fully and completely. And that’s a rare kind of generosity indeed.” - Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit

Tailor Makes Thrillist’s List of Best New Restaurants in the US

“An Indian Tasting Menu Is Theater With a Pedigree

Once you've ogled the massive crystal chandelier lifted right from chef Vivek Surti's family home, grab the best seats in the house -- four bluebird leather chairs set up at the side bar. From there, sneak a photo of Surti as he shpiels about dishes and heritage while you munch on sorghum-dusted popcorn or dig into a bowl of okra and yogurt soup. Or capture a snap of the Rajasthani sword mounted to the wall -- ask Vivek nicely and the sabrage pro may even use it to saber open your bottle of bubbles.” - Erin Byers Murray

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT DAYS ARE YOU OPEN?

We are open Thursday-Saturday and offer dinner service at either 5:30pm or 8:00pm. Our Living Room opens at 4:30pm on these days. We are also open on Sunday for lunch at 12:00pm and dinner at 5:30pm. The Living Room opens at 11:30am for Sunday lunch at 4:30pm for Sunday dinner.

CAN I DINE AT OTHER TIMES BESIDES 5:30 and 8:00pm and/or 12:00pm (Sundays Only)

For the dinner party experience, we have structured the dining times so that each seating can enjoy the meal and the experience at the same time.

However, you may come into the Living Room at anytime we are open to enjoy cocktails and bar snacks. The bar snacks are limited and first come, first served.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY DINNER PARTY?

Tailor Nashville is built to be like walking into someone’s home. When you come in, we greet you at the front door, tell you where you are sitting, offer you something to eat and ask if you’d like something to drink. Once the entire seating arrives, you sit at a table with your party - no communal tables here! And just like a dinner party, the menu is set. As dishes start coming out, we will explain what you are about to eat and tell you how we made the dish or a cool anecdote about one of the ingredients.

CAN I HAVE DRINKS IN THE LIVING ROOM WITHOUT A RESERVATION?

Absolutely! Our Living Room Bar is open and you may enjoy a drink and limited bar snacks even if you don’t have a reservation. Typically, we would recommend coming while our seatings are in progress, so there are seats available for you.

DO YOU OFFER FOOD IN THE LIVING ROOM?

We do offer limited snacks at the bar on a first come, first served basis. The snacks rotate with each new menu.

DO YOU ACCOMMODATE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

We are happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, no raw fish, celiac and dairy free.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate allium, nightshade and legume allergies.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LUNCH AND DINNER?

Lunch service is only offered on Sunday and is a 4-5 course meal, lasting around 1 hour and thirty minutes. Dinner service runs long, around two to two and a half hours and includes 8-10 courses. Additionally, lunch reservations do not require a prepayment.

WHAT IS A DINNER TICKET?

We are a little different than most restaurants, so the way to come experience Tailor Nashville is through buying tickets, available on our website. A ticket is a prepaid entry into our restaurant. If you would like beverage pairings, you are able to upgrade your ticket to include it. Because we are a very small restaurant, we want you to come enjoy the experience, as opposed to finishing with a financial transaction.

Tailor offers two different dining experiences including the Chef’s Bar, which are a six seats with full view of the kitchen and additional courses, and the Dining Room.

For lunch, you do not need to buy a ticket, you can simply make a reservation.

HOW MUCH IS A TICKET?

Tickets for the Dining Room tickets will be a total of $170.43, which includes the price of the dinner ticket $130, a 20% service charge ($26) and 9.25% sales tax ($14.43).

Tickets for the Chefs Bar will be a total of $196.65, which includes the price of the dinner ticket $150, a 20% service charge ($30) and a 9.25% sales tax ($16.65).

Tickets for lunch will be a total of $98.33, which includes the price of lunch ($75), a 20% service charge ($15) and 9.25% sales tax ($8.33).

ARE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR LUNCH?

Yes, reservations are required for lunch. Unlike dinner, however, it does not require a prepayment.

CAN I CANCEL MY RESERVATION?

For Dinner, No. Our tickets operate just like if you went to a concert or a sports game. All sales are final. However, you are able to transfer your ticket to someone else.

For lunch, you may cancel your reservation, but if it is within 24 hours, you will be charged a cancellation fee.

ARE BEVERAGES AVAILABLE?

Absolutely! We offer a beverage pairing as well as a spirit free pairing, so if decision free dining is your thing, you’re in the right place. We also offer a full bar, including wines, liquor, beers and spirit free options. Our service team will be happy to discuss options with you and find you something that you’ll like. You may purchase the beverage pairing while making your reservation or the night of the event.

CAN I BRING MY OWN WINES?

If you have a special bottle you are wanting to share, then we certainly welcome it. We simply ask that you do not bring anything that is currently on our list. Corkage is $30 per bottle.

HOW CAN I RESERVE SPACE FOR A LARGE PARTY?

We are happy to accommodate a large party. If you are unable to reserve online, please send us an email at hi@tailornashville.com and we will do our best to accommodate your group.

DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?

We host private events and buyouts. If you are interested in either of these options, please send us an email at hi@tailornashville.com and we will reach out to you.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM RUNNING LATE?

If you know you are running late, please let us know. We will also try to contact you. But regardless of the time you arrive, the meal will begin depending on which seating you are at. We sadly cannot hold the experience for all other guests. We will try our best to ensure you get the entire dinner, but we may not be able to depending on what time you arrive. So we strongly suggest showing up on time.

HOW LONG IS DINNER?

Plan on dinner lasting two to two and a half hours.

WHERE CAN I BUY A GIFT CARD?

We certainly offer gift cards and they can be purchased by clicking here. To book a reservation with a gift card, simply email hi@tailornashville.com.