Cabana

Found the hostesses rude about fitting our party of 12 into a booth for 10. Telling us the larger table was reserved. Well, we did reserve a table months ago. We didn’t just walk in. Food was nothing special and over priced.

Had not eaten here in years and decided to give it a try prior to the Justin Bieber concert. Great location to get to a show on time. It was my daughters 11^th birthday celebration and she loves trendy spots. We were seated in a Cabana which the girls enjoyed, so they could sync their iPod and get ready for the show:) We were seated at 5:30, so the place was not very crowded. I would give service one star. The girl seem perturbed with us from the get go. Yes, my group of 11 and 15 year olds were VERY well behaved so that was not an issue. Two of the girls switched seats when they went to the bathroom and you would have thought we had rearranged the restaurant, not two seats. Our server made it known she wasn’t happy with them switching seats?! When you sit in a cabana it’s hard to get all the way back into the booth. It took 30 minutes for drinks to be served and an order taken. The girls were scolded again that they shouldn’t move seats once the food was ordered?! Wth? The food was fare. They were very sweet to bring my daughter a complimentary birthday dessert. When the check came, of course a 20% gratuity had already been added. Maybe that is why our server could have cared less about her level of service. I always tip 20% but usually 30% when I have good service. With the number of amazing restaurants in Nashville, I think it is safe to say I will not be back again to Cabana. Which is sad, because I do like the location and ambience.

We hadn’t eaten at Cabana in a couple years. Too many options. Our experience last night was terrific. Good service and the entrees, ordered from the daily specials menu, were both delicious, pork porterhouse and grilled grouper. The portions were very generous and the accompanying sides were appropriate. We will definitely be back soon. As a bonus, the prices were really reasonable.

I had an amazing meal and loved the vibe of the restaurant. I went for a bachelorette party and we rented a cabana. I ordered the shrimp and grits as my main course & it was amazing. Highly recommend for a fun night out!

Amazing food… Unique and creative atmosphere. Incredible service, in addition to the delicious food and one of a kind atmosphere and we had an perfect evening that surpassed any expectations I had going in. Definitely coming back and highly recommend that you go try it for yourself if for no other reason than the Bison Meatloaf.

Overall 2.5−3
I’ve eaten here several times with larger groups or just my husband and I. Tonight will probably be the last night. The service is good. It’s not spectacular but 3.5÷5 good. Hostess is always nice and very accommodating. As for the food: what bothered me was that within a very short time period they raised the prices, and nothing changed with the food. Then the portions got smaller. I’m not a hog but after I’ve been working all day and eating celery in preparation for a good meal out, I expect a good portion for the price they’re charging. Call me old fashioned. Call me a redneck. Just don’t call me.
So, in addition to the food prices being randomly raised, here are my actual food thoughts: sweet tea smoked chicken is good, the sweet potato biscuits are my favorite and should be free (with an order, say you get two… is that really asking too much?). The potatoes au gratin that come with the sweet tea smoked chicken taste like they’re from a Stouffer’s package. Not really high speed there. The chicken pot pie is great and overall the best value. There is nothing on the dessert menu to write home about. The banana pudding tastes very cafeteria-​ish. For $ 7 you can get way better.

A generous 3 for a few different reasons. The service was to be expected; nothing out of the ordinary, but our server was honest with his recommendations. Alcoholic drinks, had minimal alcohol; a lot of mixer. Food recommendations: the crab cake appetizer and salmon entrée. All other food items were disappointing (fried chicken slider with sweet potato biscuits — bland, sweet potato ravioli — sauce was thin and runny, catfish, and chicken pot pie).
If you’re looking for a fun private environment, then a cabana is the way to go (somewhat of a curtain, tv, music cable to play your own music). If you’re looking for a nice, private, intimate, great tasting dinner, then check out somewhere else.

This place was awesome! Our service was great and the food was to die for! I had the sweet potato ravioli which isn’t something I usually would order but I’m glad I did! The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because if you don’t make a reservation for a cabana, you get sat in the walking path (which is fine) but the chairs are extremely uncomfortable. They are basically reclined so to sit up at the table you have to sit unsupported. Lol so make your reservation and get a cabana! I noted it for next time for myself too:)

The food was awesome and the 40 oz pitchers were huge. HOWEVER… the pitchers were WAY too sweet, and our server (Aaron) did not deserve the 20% gratuity he assigned to my table of 9 (up to his discretion). He took our order, took 20 mins to give us cocktails and gave us attitude because he knew he could get 20%. Very disappointing with all of the hype. PLUS the aux cord in our cabana did NOT work. We made a reservation.

This place is a MUST for bachelorette groups looking to escape the «typical» Nashville music scene! Absolutely the best meal we had in Nashville… And we basically ate for 4 days straight! Splurge on the private cabana… So worth it to play your own music!

Me and my boyfriend had date night there last weekend, We enjoyed it, the food was yummy, drinks were great however I preferred a sweet red wine and they didn’t have it so I had to take the white moscato, which was fine. The setting is really neat and clean. The price was a bit steep but I guess its due to the atmosphere and fine dining. We will be going back!

Good food served with California portions which I’m not necessarily opposed to because I watch my girlish figure. Drinks weren’t really of any alcoholic consequence. Had the bacon wrapped scallops with succotash which was pretty good. The lobster ravioli was also legit. I’d go back, but only when I’m ⁶⁄₁₀ hungry of that makes sense? K cool

Omg! I LOVE this restaurant! It’s a fun, hip restaurant with a lounge feel to it. They have private tables with curtains that close for more privacy. It’s very elegant and upscale but relaxed at the same time. The spinach pizza is amazing! They have great drink specials and not to mention– WEDNESDAY night’s are ladies night! I love this place and I will definitely go back!

The food was very average at best and the service was even worse.
Wouldn’t recommend. There are much better options in Nashville.

It was no surprise that this place was packed on Saturday evening just before 7PM. The place has an upscaley feel, and the cabana concept provides privacy and helps drown out surrounding noise so that you can hear the people at your table. The outside area was a step above a lot of places in Hillsboro Village, as you sit up off of the street, on a roofed deck. It is nice to not feel like you are directly taking in exhaust fumes with your food and drink. I was pleasantly surprised when the hostess squeezed us in to an outside table.
We started out the night well. I drank a Grey Goose Raspberry Wisp Martini, which was very tasty — not overly sweet and pretty light — a great deal for $ 7. My teenage & preteen daughters requested the fried calamari, which was well done — crispy and well-​salted.
Then we moved on to the entrée round. I ordered shrimp and grits, a dish which was well-​seasoned. The shrimp was a little overcooked and chewy, and the amount of grits on the plate was minuscule. I mean, really, grits are about the least expensive base ingredient that you can buy if you are running a restaurant. $ 23 for 5 shrimp and a little dollop of grits was way overpriced.
Both of my girls had Cabana Burgers, both ordered Med/​Well. One came out more Medium, and one came out somewhere between Medium/​Rare and all out Rare. Our service had been very slow, and the server seemed to really be struggling to keep up with his tables. (In fact, he started with one table next to us, and a different server had to take over that table.) So we did not send the burger back — we weren’t sure when we would ever see it again. Well, the inevitable happened. My daughter with the burger cooked to a rare temp woke up vomiting in the middle of the night. Lovely.
So, to sum it up, I don’t think we would go back to Cabana, which is a shame because the atmosphere is great. Our service was bad, the food was overpriced for what you got, and one kid ended up sick off of her dinner. Oh, and did I mention that the homemade chips were soggy? A minor detail in the grand scheme of things; but if you decide to try out this restaurant after reading this review, go for the fries.

Cabana is definitely a gem in the heart of Hillsboro village! I have been several times and will be back tommorow. The service is spot on and the price point is unbelievably amazing! My favorite dish is hands down the hanger steak. It’s smoky with a slight sweet rub and medium rare everytime will have your palate exploding with flavor! This is a spot I would not mind going everyday if I lived closer but it also offers an upscale atmosphere that could be useful for a romantic night. Great job guys!

This place was really neat and perfect for our bachelorette party of ten. My favorite part were the individual cabanas where we could hookup our own music. This surprisingly worked well and did not conflict with the surrounding cabanas and restaurant atmosphere. The martini flights were adorable and quite unique. I was a little disappointed in my chicken pot pie which was a little less hearty than what I had thought. All and all great place for a party and/​or big group of people.

Went here for a birthday party. First off I discovered if you want to have a totally unoriginal bachelorette party this is the spot for you. When we got there we saw about 7 other parties there waiting all with boas and tacky shirts on for bachelorette parties. That didn’t exactly scream «classy» as a first impression. The décor was alright. The hostesses were super rude and acted snobby even though they really had no reason to be. On to the good parts. The drinks were good although overpriced. The alligator appetizer was huge and very tasty. Our server was incredibly nice and was probably the best part of the entire experience. He really made us feel at home and catered to our every need. For two of us the entire bill with the added gratuity was $ 95. A little high for what we got. But overall it was a pretty good time.

Loved Cabana! By far the best dinner I had in Nashville. Came here with 5 girlfriends and a guy friend since we saw that we could rent our own cabana area as long as we spent $ 250 (easy with 7 people). We got to close a curtain to have privacy, and play our own iPod music which was super fun.
We ordered a bunch of food to share and it was all on point. I got the breaded alligator with jalapeño aioli and it might be one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. It was also a huge portion for a sharing plate. It was so juicy, tender, breading perfect and not greasy, and the jalapeño aioli made it completely out of this world. Must try for sure!
The other snack I tried were the crab hush puppies. I didn’t know what to expect so no high expectations, but they were so so. Tasted yummy and were definitely different but not my favorite.
The drinks are super cheap! $ 7 grey goose martinis with about 5 or 6 flavors. My favorite was the basil! Must go whether you have a small or large party.

Left pretty disappointed. Grabbed a couple salads to go. The BLT salad was sparse and just a piece of lettuce.
Was at least a 45 minute wait. The bartender made up with kindness and drinks but the experience was sour and the food was not cool. Having to go out and buy something more to eat.

Went to Cabana with a group of 18 and it was a great experience! The booths are very fun! I had the bacon wrapped scallops and they were great! I also had a bite of my friends hanger steak which was also delicious. One of the our tables had a pitcher of rum punch and it was yummy but didn’t seem very strong. Overall great experience and menu options. 100% coming back!

Unique concept with an amazing atmosphere. We were there for a bachelor party. (8 people). Service was great, even during a full Saturday night. Drinks were always full — try the blackberry lemonade! The food was excellent, everything was well prepared and the presentation was very nice. Great for all group events or pregame for a night out!

Overall Cabana was ok. It wasn’t the best food I have had but it wasn’t the worse. I loved the ambience and sitting in a «cabana» with my girls (we came here for one night for dinner during my bachelorette party). I also liked that we could hook a phone up to the usb that was provided in the cabana and listen to music of our choice. We started off with drinks then had food. I had the Cabana Rum Punch. It wasn’t bad. Next I shared homemade chips with the other girls. Those weren’t bad either. As my meal I had the Sweet Tea Chicken, Brussel Sprouts, and Potatoes. The chicken had an Apple Butter sauce/​glaze on it that’s really good. The chicken was tender but didn’t really have any seasoning. The Brussel sprouts were good as well. I like mine with a little more «burn» marks but overall the were tasty. Now the potatoes were really good! Overall I would suggest coming here at least once to get the experience of coming with a group to be able to try the cabana.

… Would have been a Five Star had it not been for our clueless Hostess. We arrived in a very busy Saturday night without reservations. She had no clue how to work the computer. We were told a twenty minute wait. That’s fine — three of us and a twenty minute wait — no problem. As we started to wait — you have to stand — it was busy. No parties in front of us — so we assumed the empty table that seats four was for someone with reservations. Finally after a thirty minute wait and the table was still empty — I asked the guy who was at the host stand — we’ve been waiting for thirty minutes but that table has been empty the entire time — he immediately sat us.
The food was good. I had the alligator bites and they were great!!!

I came with a huge group for a bachelorette party. They had a perfect spot for our big group where we could even hook up our phone and play our own music.
Food wise, the beet salad was remarkable.
Our server was amazing. She never let us go too long without drinks, and we probably drank several pots of coffee after a full day of drinking downtown.
She bought the bachelorette a shot, which was so thoughtful and sweet because we definitely were probably a lot to handle.
Overall, I would definitely come back to this place!

Not really impressed by Cabana, unless it’s Ladies night on Wednesday!
The prices are not good for what you get. It does not seem like a lot of dishes are made in house instead they seem frozen processed food.
Make sure to get a reservation because the building is not too big. The atmosphere is cool when you get your own cabana area– fun for parties!

My fiancé I went to Cabana for Valentine’s Day dinner, and our meals were delicious! I had the local rainbow trout and my fiancé had the meatloaf. We also love the ambiance of the restaurant. We can’t wait to go back in the spring or summer when the side-​wall can be pulled up for a little fresh air with dinner! It did seem like our waitress was a little scatterbrained, but she was fun and sweet and it made up for it.

My (now) wife and I chose Cabana for our no-​rehearsal rehearsal dinner. It was a great choice. I was able to make a sizable (13) reservation and then change it to 14 later. We were seated promptly in the corner of the main dining room.
The atmosphere was great. Eclectic without being stuffy. While loud, we were able to hear each other. Our server was quick to get our drink orders and answer any questions. Throughout the night, our server was pretty good. A few items took longer than expected and he needed a reminder but for 14 people, that is to be expected. He seemed to genuinely care and, despite a few mistakes here and there, I am comfortable giving 5 stars.
We all ordered our food and true to my family’s style, made a bunch of small changes. They were all handled well and without issue. The food was delicious. My shrimp and grits were flavorful and nicely presented. My wife’s meal of small plates was also good and very different. I didn’t try other people’s food but heard good things.
Finally, most surprising, despite 14 people eating and drinking (a lot!) plus dessert, the total was well below what we expected. It’s rare that you can say that!

In college, this was one of a selection of restaurants where we could use our meal plan money. When I graduated, I didn’t care to return to most of those place now that I had to use «real» money, with the exception of Cabana. Cabana remains one of my favorite restaurants.
The ambiance is perfect for a date or for a fun group dinner. I can’t count how many birthdays I’ve celebrated here, and they were all so much fun! It’s modern/​hip with a southern charm. There are «cabanas» that your group can sit in so it’s like having your private little eating bungalow. You can even control the music.
The food is outstanding and well priced. I really think it’s as good as almost any more expensive restaurant in it’s genre. I don’t know if Cabana markets itself as a tapas joint, but all of the small plates are wonderful so it’s great to order a bunch to share. I’m not usually one to order a salad but the Organic Field Greens salad is so so so delicious! I almost always order at least a half sized portion of it, and sometimes will sub goat cheese for the bleu cheese. I also like the penne, Benton’s bacon sliders and grit bites (they come with the best cheese sauce thing ever!).
Cabana is an awesome place to go drinking. You’ll find a list of affordable wines and yummy cocktails. Also, ladies night is on Wednesday and if you’re female you can get $ 5 appetizers! WOOO!

Listen, if there’s one thing I want out of this place is for them to magically uproot and plant themselves in Philly. A girl can dream.
I am VERY particular and have never (and I mean NEVER) been to an establishment that I’ve had zero complaints with.
Until coming here. Absolute love.
From the food to drinks to space to aesthetics to service this restaurant is a win win win. My friend who lives in Nashville kept telling me she had a restaurant I’d love and she completely hit this on the nail.
I could sit and do a list of what I liked but everything was great so I’d just say choose what rocks your socks on the menu cause you probably can’t go wrong. In my own personal experience I’ve tried the blackened catfish, shrimp and grits, Cabana fries, sweet potato biscuits, wasabi shrimp and jumbo lump crab cake. Clearly things got pretty serious on our table. If I could’ve found a way to unstuff my stomach to try more I would have. As I mentioned everything was extremely delicious but I found the biscuits, wasabi shrimp and shrimp and grits to be OUTSTANDING. hands down the best shrimp and grits I’ve had and I’ve been trying them left and right to see if anywhere else can match. Eight months in and several plates later — no comparison.
For the drinks I believe I tried a few happy hour drinks but the real standout here was the martini sampler. Each one was delicious, (even the chocolate that I was quite nervous about) strong and well prepared. If it’s one way to make me fall in love it’s through good dranks. Pace upon a time I proposed to a bartender that made me a the best Cosmo ever before! Chileeee… almost went into Cabana and got caught up.
Our waiter was extremely attentive and I enjoyed the spacious feel and overall relaxed atmosphere that Cabana goes for. Tables were graciously spaced and we were given a lot of freedom with eating, talking and just enjoying our food and company. Very positive experience for my first visit to Nashville.
LOVE.
Cabana, you had me at martini sampler.

First off, I loved the whole concept of the place. It’s a restaurant with a bunch of «cabana-​like» booths. .it has curtains you can draw closed if you want. And each cabana has a tv… and a cord where you could hook up your own music. It was a very chill relaxing atmosphere, a rather large venue, and really nice looking place!
Overall the food was excellent. The crispy wonton kinda just tasted like eggrolls. The bacon cheddar grit bites were gooey melt in your mouth deliciousness. The lobster mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, though I’m not a fan of the noodles they used. My friend had the blackened catfish, which was flavorful and had a nice kick! I had the pan-​seared duck with Brussel sprouts and a rice pilaf. The duck was cooked perfectly and was very tender and juicy. I don’t know how they sautéed the brussel sprouts, but I wish I knew because I’d eat them every day if I could cook them like that.
I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back!

Cabana has a great feel to it. When you walk in it feels fancy yet casual. There were four of us that went here on a Sunday and we were asked whether we wanted to sit inside or outside. The patio looked very nice but we decided to sit inside. We were sat at a cute booth which was big enough for at least six so we had plenty of room which I love.
The server promptly came to greet us and took our drink order. As a group of four we decided to get a pitcher of the rum punch. The pitcher was enough for all of us to have a full glass which was great with us and it was a better price than all four of us buying a single drink. The pitcher was $ 16 whereas the glass was $ 5.
The server then came to get our food order. Sundays are 2 for 1 pizza specials so the rest of the people in my party took part in that. I decided on just a caesar salad. There were two sizes to the salad. Either a full or a half. I ordered the full size. The food came out within a reasonable amount of time. My salad was just the right size. i asked for extra dressing when I ordered the salad and they actually put more dressing on the side for me. I used to be a server for five years so I know a lot of times that even though you ask for something extra it doesn’t always come out with the food. I am always impressed if everything comes out at the same time. The dressing was great and yes, you can mess up caesar dressing. Two sourdough croutons came on top of the salad. They were like small breadsticks and they were tasty with the dressing.
The nice and bad thing about the booths in Cabana is that they have a tv. My party is in a fantasy football league so unfortunately I had to hear football talk quite often. Otherwise, it was a great experience.