the perfect choice!!!!. we came to nashville for our son's wedding in early august, and hosted a rehearsal dinner for 20 the evening before the event. having never been to nashville before, my wife worried about choosing a good restaurant. adding to the pressure, our new in-laws are in the restaurant business.
my wife contacted several prospective restaurants and, fortunately for us, the stars aligned and she found eastland cafe. boy, did henry and his staff ever surpass our expectations. from the first long-distance phone call to the presentation of the check, they were professional, courteous, attentive, and determined to satisfy us and our guests. henry worked with my wife to tailor a full menu that met all of our guests' tastes, and at a very reasonable price. from the appetizers to the main course and some of the best desserts i've ever seen, the chef outdid himself. we hadgreatmeals throughout the week we visited nashville, but this was clearly the best of them all. our servers knew the menu and their wine list, and were attentive and good-natured without being intrusive. and our guests raved about the meal. my dinner choice that night, an incredible gulf shrimp dish, even made a grit-eater out of this northern boy, my only complaint is that i ate too much and was too full to finish the apple donuts i ordered for dessert.
if you find yourself in east nashville and hungry for agreatmeal in a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely the place you want to try. henry, you and your staff are the best, and we can't wait to visit you again!!!!