ZuZu Nashville

This has officially become my new favorite spot. Not just for the food, but the cocktails are absolutely out of this world — I’d honestly go back just for their Cloud Atlas. We ordered the calamari and the Korean pork kushiyaki, and both were perfectly done. The ambience felt luxurious and elevated, making the whole experience even better. A special shoutout to Sam, who took care of us — she is truly the best asset this restaurant has. So attentive, professional, and amazing at creating a memorable guest experience. She was outstanding. Can’t wait to come back!

Very good asian restaurante, nicely located in the a few blocks off Broadway that was recently opened in 2025. Great sushi as well as unique lo mein dishes. The salmon was decent, but felt like something was missing. The walnut shrimp also did not meet the expectations - too much breading. It’s clear that sushi is where Zuzu really shines! Service was amazing as well! Everyone was super helpful, despite the chaos of NYE. Well done Zuzu!

Food was good. I ordered the Honey Walnut Shrimp as an appetizers it took about 10 mins to come out and it was cold. My entree was chicken curry lo mein, with the Brussel sprouts and Asian street corn. The entree was were warm. For cocktails, I ordered the zen forest and the cloud atlas. I sat at the bar but service was very slow.

Went for my birthday. Service was amazing and the food was top tier. I was told they only do candles and they still gave me a free dessert! The drinks were timely and great and the atmosphere takes it to another level with the intricate ceiling decor and cultural art work.

Wasn’t impressed. The girl that did my table side service for my fried rice acted like she had an attitude and failed to give me the sauce drizzle that goes on top. The menu wasn’t priced properly and they charge for tap water and our table of 15 was not informed of this prior to ordering water, we found out when the bill came. Food was decent but for this I would just go to my local favorite Chinese restaurant. The noodles were not cooked well and had to be sent back to be recooked, my friend ordered a drink that never came. Figured I’d give this a place a try since they have been open “long enough” but really wasn’t that great. Was told the parking is free for 3 hours but it’s only 2. The lychee martini is good but the pricing isn’t marked correctly on the menu and is very misleading , had to talk to the manager- there was just a lot of problems. Tables extremely close and felt like our large party was sitting on top of other guests and hard to find space for the table side fried rice service. Would not go back.

Came here for a birthday dinner from out of town and I probably wouldn't go back. The servers were really nice but not as attentive considering it wasn't super busy. Shishito peppers were undercooked. The fried rice was decent but a bit polarizing due to the flavor profiles. I think it'll be cool if they offered different options like spicy etc. The dumplings were solid and the Zen forest cocktail was delicious. We ordered dessert and they must have brought it on a covered wagon because it took forever. Any decent establishment would have comped it, but It ended up being really good and I didn't want to make a fuss.

The food, service, and ambiance was nice. The beef rib was delicious. My wife had the table side fried rice and she enjoyed it. The atmosphere give vampire vibes jk. Low lighting and chill music. Our cocktails we're good. Overall my wife and I had fun experience. Definitely would do it again.

We were really looking forward to dining here. The dumplings, shrimp and sea bass were very good. We ordered lamb chops that were brought out (on table grill) cold. We sent them back (which I cannot remember us ever doing anywhere else). The bartender gal acted like we were bothering her. There were only three tables occupied in the whole place. They brought the same dish out that had been reheated. They were just ‘okay’. There was no apology or any type of reimbursement- which is fine, but it should’ve been at least offered. We won’t be going back. There are many other places to go to in Nashville. Photos attached minus the lamb chops.

I came in for a corporate dinner and had an excellent experience thanks to Barnaby. From the beginning, he was very friendly, professional, and extremely attentive to detail. He made great recommendations for the table, and everything we ordered was spot on. The honey walnut shrimp was absolutely amazing easily a standout dish for the night. One of my favorite parts of the experience was the table rice prepared right at the table, which Barnaby explained and timed perfectly. He also recommended a red wine that paired beautifully with our meal. It was such a great choice that we ended up ordering a couple of bottles for the table. Overall, Barnaby made the entire corporate dinner feel smooth, elevated, and enjoyable. Fantastic service and a great dining experience all around. Will def be back!!

My husband and I came to Zuzu for a special date night, and I can honestly say the experience was made unforgettable because of our server, Barnaby. Barnaby did a truly phenomenal job from start to finish. His service was not just great--it was outstanding. He was attentive, thoughtful, and effortlessly professional, while still making the evening feel warm, relaxed, and personal. Every recommendation he made was spot-on, and his timing throughout the night was flawless. What really stood out, though, was Barnaby himself. He has that rare glow--an energy that instantly puts you at ease and makes everyone around him feel welcome. It's the kind of presence that elevates an entire dining experience and makes you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be. I actually told him that night we would write him a review... and then life happened and I forgot. So here I am now, making sure he gets the recognition he absolutely deserves. Exceptional service like his shouldn't go unnoticed. Zuzu was wonderful, but Barnaby is the reason we'll be back. Five stars all around--and next time, we'll definitely be asking for him again.

Zuzu was awesome. Their Asian inspired menu was really vast. There are so many great looking options. We ate there last night and I had the bone in short rib dish which I highly recommend, it was lights out. Ma Lady had the Seabass which was possible a best-ever piece of seabass. If you like Asian food, I really recommend trying this place. We can't wait to have the sushi next time we go! We woke up talking about it.

Upon arrival, we were seated at a table but then moved to the bar. They said happy hour was only at the bar which didn't make sense if they seated us a table first but ok. I think they were probably trying to save tables for bigger parties since it was just 3 of us. We came during happy hour and ordered the honey walnut shrimp, spicy Szechuan beef, brussel sprouts, some corn thing, California roll, and spicy tuna roll. Everything was fine. Not amazing but fine. The spicy Szechuan beef was the best item we got. I personally wouldn't come on a regular day and pay full price for anything. They validate parking in the garage next door. I think it's up to two hours.

I have seen Zuzu all over my social media. I had an opportunity to come here twice so far. Decided to celebrate my birthday with my husband and for girls night. Since it was my birthday, our waiter brought us 2 glasses of champagne to celebrate. I ordered the Zuzu brew for my cocktail, it was a bit sweeter than I like, but it was still good and I ordered 2 sushi rolls (Chili Tempura and Spicy tuna). They were both very filling! For my girls night, I shared the table fried rice and ordered the Himachi Jalapeno roll. The sushi roll was delicious, but that fried rice was extremely flavorful and just delicious. Our waitress was beyond amazing, patient, and she knew her stuff. The restaurant is still fairly new so you can tell the kinks are still being worked out. I was shocked that both times I came, which were on Friday nights, that the place wasn't packed. Only drawback was, on my girls night, someone set the fire alarm in the lounge area because they allowed someone to order the table fried rice and it got waay to hot. No one moved nor was it communicated what was going on, which was a bit alarming (pun intended). It wasn't until our waitress came back that she let us know. The restaurant passes the vibe check as well. If I come back, I hope to get our waitress during GNO again, but she was nothing short of amazing and I hate I can't recall her name because I want to shout her out. Overall, both times the food was delicious.

I came on Friday for a girls night. I opted to valet which there were a few cars blocking valet and i had to park in the street just to get serviced. When we walked in the restaurant I loved the atmosphere. Because I had heard so many people talk about it, I expected it to be packed inside but it wasn't. We were seated downstairs. Our waitress was great. She walked us through the menu and was honest about her recommendations which I appreciated. She also mentioned how they are revamping the menu a bit. I ordered the spicy tuna and table side fried rice. The presentation of the rice was nice. Our waitress had someone else to bring out food while she prepared our rice but he had no clue what he was doing and what sushi rolls he was carrying. She had to stop and hand us our food. The rice was really good but the sushi was just mediocre. This place is good for a girls night or date night however they are still working out the kinks as a new restaurant. Service was slow and the team still needs to learn the dishes to support the main waitress. After we were done eating, the fire alarm went off. No one got up and someone came on the speakers but we couldn't hear the announcement. Our waitress informed us that everything was ok. Overall I'm glad I tried it but not sure I'll rush to come back

Food was great, Barnaby was better! He had great recommendations, and provided such a top tier experience! I can't wait to come back and try more things, and will for sure be hoping to have Barnaby as my server again! Thank you guys!!

Loved the ambiance and service at ZuZu! All the food was yummy, particularly the beef sticky rib that's served with bao buns. Loved almost everything I tried and I will definitely be back to try their happy hour

I've been here twice and each time was different in terms of portion size, plating and ingredients used in the dish. Consistency is key to continued success in a restaurant. The menu hasn't changed, so the food should be the same as well, not a surprise each time you order the same dish. This restaurant, 6mos in, is still figuring itself out. The hostesses seem inexperienced, piling up less desirable areas of the restaurant while the main dining area is still half empty (the back room is small, with low ceilings and red lighting, and should be a room for private parties, or for larger parties rather than packing in individual tables and bodies like sardines in a can. It's uncomfortable, hot and loud). I asked three times to be moved and each time rejected, despite the main area being half full. They were prioritizing reservations coming an hour later, over earlier reservations, it made no sense and left a bad impression. Since we were here to celebrate a birthday, we wanted to be comfortable, finally after much ado, the only grown up in the place came to move us to a proper table. Thank you David! As I previously mentioned, th food is inconsistent in size, playing and even in some cases ingredients. Everything on the left side of the menu, apps, sashimi, are very small in portion but not in price. The mains are better portioned and pricing is more reasonable. We had some snafus with wrong orders, some mains coming out cold, side dishes never making it to the main meal (and then was undercooked) and a bony fish served in a way that any proper chef should know not to serve it. I'm here for a meal, not a project to pick bones out of my mouth which each bite. The menu needs to continue tweaking in some ways, but generally the food is very good. Also, $24-30 for a dessert is dumb, figure that out. Finally, find an identity. The main dining room is beautiful, it feels like a posh Vegas lounge, but it should not double as a club during dinner hours. Turn the music down to a level so people can converse without literally shouting at each other, which further adds to the overall noise. You can be lively and vibey and have good music pumping without being obnoxiously loud. Save the dance club vibe for the upstairs lounge/bar area, at least until 10pm. Otherwise you're going to drive your mature (and financially stable) guests out and then good luck staying in business when it's just 20 somethings celebrating on the weekends only. I spend $400 for dinner on a random Tuesday night, I want to be comfortable, not lose my voice shouting over apps. I'm interested to see if they can find their footing, as this place has a lot of potential in being a great restaurant, just needs some fine tuning.

My partner made reservations at this gorgeous new spot and wow--the place is stunning, with an upstairs lounge/bar. Service was outstanding--Lotus and Morgan went above and beyond. Oysters were small but packed a punch. Dumplings need work--chewy and missing that glossy look and juicy bite. Szechuan beef was good but wasn't memorable. The beef itself wasn't spicy, the peppers it was drowned in were. Duck rigatoni was cooked well but needed a little something extra--like chili oil or garlic/scallion oil to take it over the top. Valet was slow (+20 min) and understaffed. Overall, service, cocktails (try their Negronis) and atmosphere made the night special, but the food still has some growing to do for the price point. Oh, the truffle fries on the menu seemed out of place but I get the trend. Might as well add Karaage to pair with it ;) I see this location as a 5 star in the future. Give them a try!

Zuzu definitely brings something new and exciting to Nashville's dining scene with its gorgeous ambiance. The stunning design to the lively energy, it feels like the kind of place you'd find in a bigger city. There is an upstairs club area that adds a fun, exclusive vibe (though it's very small). The food overall was pretty mid and most dishes didn't leave a lasting impression, though the fried rice was solid and definitely the highlight of the night. The service was friendly and upbeat, but there were some forgetful moments. It was opening night, though, so I'm sure they're still working out the kinks. If you're looking for a spot that's all about the vibe and aesthetics, Zuzu delivers. For the food, I'd say it's more about the experience than the flavors.

I was so excited to try ZuZu Nashville. From their Instagram and website, this place looked like it was going to be the next hottest restaurant in town. We went on Monday, just three days after their grand opening on 7/18/25, but unfortunately our experience was a bit of a letdown. Their website listed happy hour from 4-6pm, but when we arrived, they told us they don't have that set up yet. I ordered cocktail #6 from their menu, but they said they were only serving cocktails #1-4 that night. We ordered walnut honey shrimp, short rib, seared sea bass, and a spicy tuna roll. About 15 minutes later, they told us they were having issues with their fryer. Another 10 minutes after that, the chef came out to apologize and offered to bring out a few dishes on the house. Unfortunately, the fryer never worked while we were there so we didn't get the shrimp. The short rib Peking style was tender, but I didn't like the pancake it came with - it felt like stale tortillas. The seared sea bass was slightly overcooked. My mother-in-law liked the spicy tuna roll. They also brought us a vegan sushi roll, seaweed salad, and sautéed eggplant. The vegan sushi roll was surprisingly good, the seaweed salad was just okay, and the eggplant was too saucy for my taste. Parking is valet only and costs $20. Overall, the food was good but not great. I hope they work out these early kinks because it's a tough business, but honestly, I would be hard-pressed to give this restaurant another go.

The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, and the staff was amazing from start to finish. Our reservation was for 7:45 PM, but due to parking we didn't get seated until around 8:15. The music was a bit loud overall, but where we were seated it was actually perfect. We placed our full food order around 8:30. We started with the tableside rice, which arrived around 8:50--it was good, not bad at all, just not anything overly amazing. Unfortunately, the main issue was the wait time. By 9:50 PM we still hadn't received our entrées, which led us to get the manager involved. He was very apologetic and did remove my entrée from the bill, which I appreciated. At that point, we were already pressed for time, so we had to get our food boxed up instead of dining in. I ordered the Asian pepper steak, and it was really good--definitely a highlight of the night. Overall, I'd rate the experience a 7.5/10. I'd come back again, but next time I'd likely sit at the bar or do a to-go order.

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful dining experience, and a big part of that was thanks to our server, Barnaby. From the moment we were seated, he provided exceptional service--friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. He took the time to walk us through several food options and made recommendations based on what we were in the mood for, which we truly appreciated. We decided to go with his suggestions, and they did not disappoint at all. Every dish was delicious, especially the sushi rolls, which were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It's always a great feeling when a server's recommendations turn out to be spot on, and Barnaby absolutely nailed it. Overall, the service elevated our entire experience. Barnaby's professionalism and positive attitude made us feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout the meal. We will definitely be coming back, and when we do, we'll be looking forward to enjoying more sushi rolls and hopefully having Barnaby as our server again. Highly recommend!

We loved the food here and the ambiance was great! The price was also reasonable (at the happy hour!!) only down side was the parking but if you're doing a date night for a special day or something I guess it's worth spending $20 for a ballet. Not sure if it's worth it to go here for non-happy hour as far as price is concerned tho.

Wasn't impressed. The girl that did my table side service for my fried rice acted like she had an attitude and failed to give me the sauce drizzle that goes on top. The menu wasn't priced properly and they charge for tap water and our table of 15 was not informed of this prior to ordering water, we found out when the bill came. Food was decent but for this I would just go to my local favorite Chinese restaurant. The noodles were not cooked well and had to be sent back to be recooked, my friend ordered a drink that never came. Figured I'd give this a place a try since they have been open "long enough" but really wasn't that great. Was told the parking is free for 3 hours but it's only 2. The lychee martini is good but the pricing isn't marked correctly on the menu and is very misleading , had to talk to the manager- there was just a lot of problems. Would not go back.

Beautiful big restaurant. The decor looks amazing. The dj and the music was pumping. Our waiter was very polite and attentive. The reason I'm giving it a two is because the food is actually below average. Had so tuna, yellow fin, and salmon nigiri and all of there were fishy. The papaya salad was actually decent. The chicken Katsu was average. The shrimp stir fry was terrible it's literally not a stir fry. It's more like a ramen noodle soup with a terrible broth and super cheap shrimp. The fries are different. I mean this isn't upscale food. It's exactly what you would think an Asian restaurant from Birmingham saying it's upscale.

The ambiance of this restaurant is amazing. Our sushi rolls were fresh and flavorful. The wait staff was extremely friendly and Tuyen was the best! She made us feel like our table was her only one. This was an enjoyable experience. I will be back!

Absolutely love our new neighbors! The ambiance is so beautiful and fun, very exiting addition to this fast growing downtown of Nashville. The bar is a great spot if you forgot to book a table, and hey, you are next to the mixologists shaking up so many good cocktails. Msy i recomend Right in the kisser, just so right on great as it sounds! Zen Forest was another of our favorites. Food wise I will say (like most other guests who have tried it) Do Not miss the honey walnut shrimp, it's delicious. The spicy Szechuan beef is absolutely amazing, perfect balance of the sweet and the spicy. Chicken Katsu Milanese is my personal favorite, who needs Nashville hot chicken when you can have this Korean pepper sauce goodness? The service has been excellent, even though i have visited just a few days into the opening so thats impressive. Well what are we waiting for, writing this just makes me want to go back again, see you there!

Last night I started my birthday weekend at ZuZu and it was amazing. First the restaurant is beautiful!!!! Everything is perfection. Second the staff is super friendly. Our waitress was attentive, helpful, charming and made sure we had an amazing experience. The restaurant is new and I appreciate them asking for feedback on what could be changed. Overall I highly recommend trying this spot.

Most of our food was pretty good. Sushi and rolls tasted great, fresh great tasting yellowfin tuna. Beef tartar was dry and there was way more rice than beef. Cocktails were mid. Good enough presentation though. The rest of experience was ruined by how uncomfortably cold it was and topped with poor service. We were put on the second floor where air conditioning was blasting on max! We were all freezing!!! And it took forever to get our drinks. Had such high hopes for this place but left completely disappointed.

Huge fan of Fred at the bar! My cocktails were delightful and so good! He also had great recommendations for the food menu and was a great listener. Beautiful space and looks like it'll be fun on the weekends with the DJ and lounge upstairs

**An Unforgettable Night!** From the moment we entered ZuZu, I was blown away by the beauty of the place. The attentive service made our meal even better. The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the steak was cooked to perfection--juicy and tender. I can't recommend this place enough!

Let me start by saying this place is beautifully designed! It's an incredible Miami/LA or just big city type of vibe that Nashville has been lacking. The lighting, to the lime washed walls and even the moody bathrooms. It was just perfect! The service was top notch. We were seated quickly and everything we ordered, came out pretty fast. Everything was made sharable, which is perfect because we like to try a bit of everything. We started with the Walnut Shrimp. It was delicious and made perfect. The Yellowtail Sashimi was great and the Jalapeños on it were a good heat. We also got the Toro roll and Hamachi Jalapeño roll. We were not impressed with the Toro roll. Toro is perfect raw, but it was seared on this roll and nobody at the table really liked that. But the Hamachi Jalapeño roll was soo good, that we ordered another one! For our main courses, we got Wok- Friend Maine Lobster. It was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The Peking BBQ Beef Rib came with crispy Mu Shu Pancakes, veggies and a bbq sauce. The tender rib with the crunchy pancake and bbq sauce paired very well together. The Sweet Soy Duck Rigatoni was a bit disappointing. The duck itself was great, but it felt like they just threw in the pasta after. So the pasta had no flavor and we ended up just picking at the duck and bok choy. Then we asked for a dessert menu. They only had cotton candy. Which was awfully disappointing. They just hired a pastry chef and they were still curating a dessert menu. I don't drink alcohol so that was my treat I was looking forward to. But speaking of alcohol, they only had 4 cocktails on the menu available because they didn't have all their bar ingredients yet. But everyone kept ordering the Yuzu Whisper. So that was a huge hit! The overall experience was terrific. It is honestly probably on my top favorites list. I'll definitely give it some time to get everything together and return to try their dessert and hopefully update my review with another star.

**Top-Notch Dining!** If you're in Nashville, you need to stop by ZuZu. The seabass was the best I've ever had, and the steak was just as impressive. The service was attentive without being intrusive, which I really appreciated. The decor is stunning, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

I'm sure it's just pains of a new restaurant, but they definitely have some kinks to work out before I'd want to go back. Which sucks because the food was great. But we made reservations prior, and as I was parking, one of the hostesses asked my friend if we could just sit at the bar instead.... I fully understand if we were just walk-ins. 100% but the fact that online it says this restaurant is a full experience and the first experience we had was we don't have a table for you even though you reserved one is not a good move. And then it took forever to get waited on at the bar while we waited for our table to be ready. Once we moved to our table, it took forever for our waitress to finally come around. She did not fill up the water once. And when we were ready for another drink order, she failed to let us know ahead of time that the bar did not have half of the drink menu available at the time. The ambience is very loud and the tables have you sitting quite far apart which the seating arrangement is also weird in my opinion. The environment is cool and edgy and I'm sure will get there but again; for it advertising itself as a culinary experience. That is not the experience I had. I also ordered one of the cocktails they did have available and I asked the waitress. How does this drink taste with the Matcha and the jasmine because that's what it sounds like it is and it's not. It is a vodka drink with Jasmine & egg white in it and then they sprinkle Matcha on top . If that was said my friend probably would've gotten not drink without the Matcha but how it's advertised is it's all together, which is what intrigued me. Also, we scan the QR code when we left to validate our parking and it did not apply So for an "experience" it was just another overpriced restaurant in Nashville.

The food, service, and ambiance was nice. The beef rib was delicious . My wife had the table side fried rice and she enjoyed it. The atmosphere give vampire vibes jk. Low lighting and chill music. Our cocktails we're good. Overall my wife and I had fun experience. Definitely would do it again.

This was an extremely disappointing and frustrating experience, especially given that we were celebrating a very special occasion. When we arrived for our reservation--made days in advance--the hostess immediately told us the dining room was "overflowing" and that we could not be seated. We were then offered a tiny table right by the entrance, which was not acceptable. I chose to wait at the bar until a proper table was ready. Unfortunately, the bar experience only made things worse. The bartender was very slow and disorganized. The hostess came up to me three separate times asking if we had closed our tab yet, even though the bartender had already taken my card and never returned. To make matters more confusing, while I was literally standing at the bar for over 30 minutes, a manager called my phone asking why I "had not arrived" for my reservation. The entire operation felt incredibly unorganized, chaotic, and poorly communicated. Nearly everyone we interacted with was rude or dismissive, with the exception of our server, who was the only bright spot of the evening. The food itself was pretty good, but good food does not make up for terrible service and a stressful experience. To add insult to injury, I received an email afterward stating that I never made my reservation--which is completely untrue. Because of the service alone, this is a two-star review. I would strongly recommend avoiding this restaurant, especially for an important occasion.

We loved our experience at Zuzu! We came to celebrate my birthday and were greeted with delicious bubbles. Cocktails were amazing, and the food was even better. The chicken katsu is to die for, but we loved everything we got. Our waitress was so sweet and personable, as well. Only downside is they only validate 1.5 hours of parking, and we didn't start eating until an hour after our reservation.

I would definitely say give this place a try. It wasn't my favorite. The food and ambiance were good. Service was.The par parking is terrible, it's valet or the parking garage. We went for happy hour and you can only order off that specific menu if you do so which I didn't like.

I definitely enjoyed the ambiance and vibe of this place but I truly wish it was a night club. The food is extremely subpar. Feeding the eye than the soul kinda thing. Looked good but didn't taste worth it. Could've went to RNR sushi for way better everything

Zuzu somehow managed to turn what should have been a quick and simple stop into an unnecessarily frustrating experience. I ordered a couple of drinks and one California roll, which is about as basic as it gets, and it still took 40 minutes to reach my table. After finishing, I then waited another 20 minutes just for the check. During that time, the manager was not even helping with running checks, which only made the delay worse. Because of the slow service, I now have to pay extra for parking, something that could have been completely avoided if basic table service was handled properly. To make it even more frustrating, they only brought up validating parking after the damage was already done. The food was not worth the wait and the lack of urgency from the staff made the experience worse. Nashville has far too many good restaurants to waste time and money here. I will not be returning.

I went to Zuzu this last weekend to celebrate a buddy coming home from deployment and it was a wonderful dining experience. Service was very attentive! Me and my buddy did three of the shareables. My favorite was the salmon tartar. For dinner I had the branzino. Everything tasted fresh! 10/10 would come back

The bar and atmosphere is great! The sushi was also pretty good but everything else on the menu seems like an expensive experiment! Things that should be straight forward were very oddly prepared and presented overall. I honestly couldn't figure out what the "fusion" was. I'd go back only for a cocktail!

Just wow. I don't usually leave reviews but this spot deserves one. We came in kind of on a whim and ended up having one of the best meals we've had in Nashville. The ambiance was literally perfect. The crab rangoon was the first thing we ordered. It's not just delicious, it's Instagram gold. Totally one of those dishes that makes your friends jealous when you post it. For my main, I got the duck noodles and they honestly stole the show. Perfect balance of spice and sweetness, the duck was super tender, and the noodles were cooked just right. The presentation was on point too. To top it all off, we finished with their cotton candy, which was such a fun way to end the night. Service was also a standout. Probably some of the best we've had in the city. Our server was friendly and attentive without hovering, and even the manager came by to chat with us. He asked where we were visiting from and gave us recommendations on food and drinks. We felt really taken care of. Overall, just an awesome experience from start to finish. Definitely one of those places you leave already planning your next visit.

The cocktails, ambiance and service were amazing. The sushi, a little below average. Not the freshest fish, definitely overpriced for quality of the food. I ordered the yellowtail sashimi, beef tartar crispy rice and a tuna roll. Decent sushi but again, quality and flavor just didn't justify a $30 price for a roll. I didn't have any of their cooked entrees so I can't share any feedback on those items.

Our experience at ZuZu was genuinely the worst dining experience we've had in Nashville. To start, the entertainment (dancing, burlesque, etc.) that's advertised never happened and we were there on a Saturday night. We were told it only occurs on Thursday nights so to come back then after assured the day before over the phone that there would be entertainment upstairs as we were there for a birthday dinner. Our first round of drinks took 45 minutes, and our server never once checked in to see if we needed anything. We could see our drinks at the upstairs bar sitting yet not being brought to us. Any time we needed something, we had to flag someone down, and even then it felt like an inconvenience. After ordering, we were then told they were out of two entrees. Midway through the meal, the fire alarm went off. We were told by both management and our server that this was a normal occurrence, after we had already evacuated the building. No one came by afterward to reassure guests or check on tables. Our food came out cold and dry following the alarm, and still no manager checked in. The alarm rang for 20-30 minutes. We were never asked if we wanted a second round of drinks, and by this point the whole dinner had dragged on to nearly three hours. When we approached the manager on the way out, he apologized but didn't offer anything to make it right - no comps, no round of drinks, no discount, etc. on top of a "large group" fee. Overall, it was an incredibly disappointing night from start to finish. We will not be returning. I do not recommend.

Such a beautiful place! I'm already excited to return. There were so many things from the menu that I couldn't try because our stomachs aren't bottomless. It's nice to see a menu with so many great selections. We will be back and soon.

Made a reservation here before seeing a show at Ascend. We arrived early to grab a happy hour drink & app at the bar before our seating. We ordered the truffle fries (at the recommendation of the bartender) and edamame. The edamame came out with a gray tint & were so overcooked that the beans & shells were mush. No salt or any flavor to them. Hard to mess up edamame in my opinion so this didn't set the night out on a good foot. The fries were okay but advertised as "truffle" flavored and didn't have an ounce of truffle aroma or taste. When I asked if it was potentially missing from the dish, I was told that they were still trying to balance how much to add to the dish. Both apps were comped and immediately removed from our seat. Once it was time to be seated for our reservation, our server was knowledgeable about the menu- making sure to mention that there were multiple changes to the menu that weren't reflected in any updated print. For a place about 2 months old, this was concerning. There were two people dining and we ordered a cocktail each and sushi roll for an appetizer. The hamachi jalapeño roll was very tasty! Sadly, it came out in about 20 minutes and was delivered AND eaten before our drinks ever arrived. No apology or acknowledgment of the delay. We asked for feedback on popular dishes and ended up ordering the shrimp curry noodles & the duck rigatoni. My shrimp was flavorless but the curry noodles had good flavor & texture (outside of the giant lump of noodles in the center of the bowl that were stuck together in an unpalatable conglomerate). The duck rigatoni was the star of the night. It's important to note the noodles were more of a wide, flat pappardelle style noodle but this was preferred to the rigatoni noodle to us. Noodle dishes were generous portions. My friend ended up ordering a second drink that took another 20 minutes to be delivered and was ultimately comped. The management appeared harsh & overbearing, seen interrupting our server at tables to provide feedback or ask questions. For such a great location and appealing menu, the "ZuZu Experience" was one I would fail to ever recommend.

Great ambience (decor, art, music) and excellent service. The food and cocktails were amazing.Highly recommend for altenative fine dining in Nashville. We were visiting from Miami and we had felt like home vibes.

Very good! Staff was very knowledgeable and the food was fantastic. The vibes gave Miami and as a local of Nashville it was a great change of pace.

Couldn't have had a better experience. Drinks were great and service was seamless. The ambiance was exactly what Nashville needed. Will be back often!

It was my first time going to Zuzu and I. WILL. BE. BACK! the atmosphere was great, the food hit the spot, and service made you feel welcome.. feels like I was in a nice part of Los Angeles dinning experience and I think this is just what Nashville needed.

We went to ZuZu this weekend and had an amazing time. We got the Martini Tower and it was so fun for our group! The service was outstanding, and the managers made sure our night was a special one. I would recommend this to anyone! The fried rice and Dragon Roll were my personal favorites!

We waited over twenty minutes before being served water or asked for a drink order. The service was so so slow. The waiter had little to recommend because it was a brand new menu today? We didn't get appetizers until we had been there an hour and a half. All of the food we ordered lacked flavor and the drinks were subpar (golden idol, cloud atlas, lychee martini). We ordered truffle fries, Brussel sprouts, fried rice for the table, honey walnut shrimp, chicken Katsu Milanese (egg was plastic consistency??).

While visiting Nashville heard about a new place that had just opened. Went there on Sunday and experienced something completely different from the usual Nashville vibe. The ambiance was not what I expected. Every item we ordered that our server Devin suggested was superb. Be sure to stop by when in Nashville if your taste buds want to enjoy something different

Great experience here overall. Food was great. Drinks were great. Will definitely be back.

Horrible food, somehow they had incredibly slow service despite having more employees on the floor than patrons. The tables were so close together the waiters kept picking up the chairs and I even got a knife dropped on my foot. My husband ordered a mocktail for $14 that was mango juice on ice. Crispy rice was soggy - huge waste of money.

Had a great experience at Zuzu in Nashville. Appetizers, dinner and cocktails were all amazing. Very cool atmosphere. Definitely will be back.