Margot Cafe & Bar
French restaurant · East Nashville
1017 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
Highlights
Daily changing French & Italian menu, seasonal ingredients, cozy atmosphere
Daily changing French & Italian menu, seasonal ingredients, cozy atmosphere
"If you only have time for one meal in Nashville, make your reservation. Margot McCormick, the French Chef de cuisine responsible for the alchemy that is Margot, is usually found in the kitchen. And as with most great chefs, she’ll occasionally deliver a plate—or several—throughout brunch or dinner service. The menu changes daily with what’s fresh but some interpretations are ever-present during brunch: steak and eggs, a quiche or two and poached eggs. Dinner is spectacular. With some of the freshest seafood our city sees, she makes decadence using simple, rich ingredients. And don’t ask about dessert. Just order two." - Perky Bros
"Margot has been a Nashville institution for over 20 years. Partly because being here feels like being at a friend’s house for dinner in the French countryside, eating flounder brandade bruschetta. There’s only one problem: it’s hard to leave. There’s a soft glow in here that makes you stop for a moment to appreciate life (and hopefully who you’re dining with) and, if you’re lucky, the greatest German chocolate cake known to man. Plus, the menu changes daily, so popping in once or twice a week won’t get monotonous." - ann walczak, team infatuation
"Margot, a French spot in East Nashville, feels like it was ripped straight out of a '90s rom-com vehicle for Tom Hanks. It’s got that charming, small-town cafe thing going for it, where showing up in a roll-neck fisherman’s sweater and sensible boots feels extremely right. The antique mirrors and copper pots set the scene for a cinematic lunch for two. One that’s warm, cozy, and should include belly-warming bowls of split pea soup and grilled cheeses oozing with brie and duck confit. If things go well after your French-inspired meal, you still have an entire evening ahead full of second-date possibilities." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak
"As one of the first high-end restaurants in the neighborhood and one of the first French spots in the city, Margot remains a great option for picky eaters who still want something fancy. The menu changes daily, and while the selections aren’t super adventurous, everything on the menu is classic-bistro perfection. The salads are fresh and crunchy with just the right amount of dressing, and the entrees feature nice flavor pops that balance the richness—salty ham and bitter radicchio to cut through buttery bechamel, for example. The setting is pretty glorious, too. You’d never guess this building used to be a service station in the 30s, as the space exudes Old World charm. You’ll feel very sophisticated sipping a Bordeaux here." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak, adam sloan, bailey freeman
"As one of the first high-end restaurants in East Nashville and one of the first French spots in the city, Margot remains a great option for picky eaters who still want something fancy. The menu changes daily, and while the selections aren’t super adventurous, everything on the menu is classic-bistro perfection. The salads are fresh and crunchy with just the right amount of dressing, and the entrees feature nice flavor pops that balance the richness—salty ham and bitter radicchio to cut through buttery bechamel, for example. The setting is pretty glorious, too. You’d never guess this building used to be a service station in the 30s, as the space exudes Old World charm. You’ll feel very sophisticated sipping a Bordeaux here. photo credit: Casey Irwin photo credit: Casey Irwin photo credit: Casey Irwin Pause Unmute Food Rundown The menu at Margot changes daily, but here’s an example of the options you’ll find: Housemade Potato Chips With Aioli photo credit: Casey Irwin Red Endive With Strawberries, Gorgonzola, Wasabi Peas, & Beet Vinaigrette photo credit: Casey Irwin Lamb & Pork Ragout With Creamy Polenta & Chard photo credit: Casey Irwin Coconut Shrimp With Green Rice, Tzatziki, & Red Cabbage Slaw photo credit: Casey Irwin" - Bailey Freeman
