Bastion
Restaurant · Melrose
434 Houston St STE 110, Nashville, TN 37203
Highlights
Creative cocktails, draft beer & wine in warehouse-style digs.
Creative cocktails, draft beer & wine in warehouse-style digs.
"If restaurants could have astrological signs, Bastion's would be Gemini. That’s because this Nashville spot has two very distinct sides: a rollicking, come-as-you-are bar with nachos and punch cocktails, and a small dining room that’s serving one of the best and most well-thought-out tasting menus in Nashville. While the menu changes, you can count on a minimalist style of cooking that’s confident without being showy. The service is typical of similar fine dining places—welcoming, but not annoyingly in-your-face—but at Bastion, they sometimes even let people bring their own records and play them for the room. We also love that you can skip the tasting menu altogether and grab a stool at the bar upfront if you just want some of the city’s best nachos. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - arden shore, team infatuation
"If you’re looking for a pretentious and uppity place, Bastion is not for you. However, if you’re looking for excellent service and a friendly conversation at a neighborhood bar, you’ve found your home. Hidden at the end of Houston Station, Bastion is a perfect spot for a cold drink after work or a cocktail late at night. Playing tribute to the neighborhood’s Civil War history, the word ‘bastion’ is self-defined as “a place or system in which something (such as an old fashioned idea) continues to survive.” When you’re there, ask about their kitchen!" - Platoon
"We love that Bastion has a casual side with a big ol’ bar and amazing nachos. But for the very important purposes of this occasion, you want to reserve seats for the small dining room instead. That’s where you’ll find one of the best and most well-thought-out tasting menus in Nashville. While the items change, you can count on a minimalist style of cooking that’s confident without being showy. The service is typical of similar fine dining places—welcoming, but not annoyingly in-your-face—and despite the special occasionness of it all, they don’t take themselves too seriously. The Marvel figurines scattered on the bar make it nearly impossible. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak
"This funky Wedgewood-Houston hang is full of clever Instagram-friendly design touches, but all of that takes a backseat to the food and drink menu. Josh Habiger and Strategic Hospitality have quickly made themselves a Nashville staple with their impressive cocktails and can’t-miss nachos." - Kellie Walton
"Bankrolled by the same folks as Locust, Bastion does a rotating tasting menu with unexpected flavor combinations. Ora king salmon might come with a sauce of lima beans and bonito flakes or local tri-tip could get served with radicchio and golden raisin. The restaurant is set up speakeasy style, with an unmarked sliding door marking the transition from locals bar to a more moody space. This is definitely one of Nashville's best restaurants, so it's not super easy to get into. But if you don't want to plan a week or two ahead, you can always just swing by for nachos and a cocktail. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - ann walczak
