Miel Restaurant

Every time I eat here, Seema makes me feel so welcome. Service is always excellent, and the menu has so many interesting/​fresh items. A great, cozy neighborhood find.

Excellent! Hard to find French food in the U. S let alone Nashville! This place is top notch and as close to authentic as you will get.

Miel was such a great place for a nice quiet date night. Wine list was phenomenal, lamb and pork was also amazing! The service is great! Nice relaxing atmosphere… I will be a regular for sure!

Tonight, my wife and I took a dear friend out for dinner and chose Miel. Love this place.
We had a cheese plate with the olives as a starter. The cheeses, the pear chutney and the freshly roasted, salted almonds was an amazing start. Wonderful and I recommend starting with this. You will be completely amazed.
For the main, Seema had a spectacularly roasted chicken served with white sweet potatoes and charred okra. The chicken was great. The sweet potatoes were stunning and the okra is something I cannot find words to adequately describe.
I suggest, if you are in Nashville or are planning to be in Nashville, make Miel a scheduled stop. Call ahead, get a reservation and be ready to get blown away.

I live in Sylvan Park, and since I moved to the neighborhood, Miel has become one of my favorite places to eat on a regular basis. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is laid-​back and comfortable, and it’s never over-​crowded. They remain consistently busy, but I never feel as though I have to fight for a table or a reservation.
The only reason I don’t give Miel the full 5 stars is due to the service. As I mention above, I’ve eaten there frequently, and almost every experience with the servers has been either awkward or spotty in terms of attentiveness. The owner, Seema, is wonderful and professional. However, the waitstaff is hit-​or-​miss. For example, my past three meals:
1.) The server was a little overly-​solicitous, gave belabored and long explanations of the menu, and hung around our table to chat for an inappropriate amount of time. While she was very friendly, she seemed a little scattered, and as one of my companions observed, it felt as if we were «babysitting» her.
2.) A different server, very competent and professional, but very brusque and almost curt. Having worked in the restaurant industry, I don’t expect a server to be my best friend (see #1), but it would be nice to have a friendly interaction. Maybe he was just having a bad night.
3.) We had yet another server almost ignore us most of the night. We were not a large party, and the restaurant wasn’t terribly busy. We *were* chatting quite a bit, so it was nice that he was unobtrusive. However, we would go for long stretches without seeing him at all – when we were first seated, we sat with our menus in front of us for almost 10 minutes without an inquiry about our drink orders, or even an appetizer. And at the end of the meal, we waited for another 10 or so minutes for him to walk by so we could ask for our check.
Again, I love this place, and it’s entirely possible I’ve just had these particular servers at awkward times. But it’s become a pattern in what would otherwise be a perfect dining spot.

Fantastic! Eats like a restaurant in a larger city, very lucky to have here in Nashville. Always great service. Food.spectacular.

Have eaten here 6 times, from soup & a cocktail at the bar to a five-​course meal in the barn. Every time is a treat, we are greeted like regulars and the food is exceptional. So of the season, so fresh, and interestingly prepared. Yes, it’s pricey, and yes, it’s small. But we’ve never felt rushed, it’s always a special evening, even when it’s just a normal Wednesday night.

Absolutely hands down, my FAVORITE restaurant in Nashville! It is charming and intimate and the menu is always exceptional! The owner, Seema is a treasure and her restaurant is not to be missed! Plan to spend a quality evening with someone special or a group of good friends… take your time, enjoy the wine and by all means, leave room for one of their exquisite desserts!

We dined at Miel last week. I had the halibut and it was outstanding! The food was superb and the service was first rate. I highly recommend this spot.

Great place but small serving size
Reading past reviews of this restaurant we decided to give it a try, as we were dying for some good French food. The location was a little sketchy, the décor and design wasn’t really impressive and you’re packed in like sardines. Our server was incredible helpful in deciding from the small menu. Two of us ordered an French style octopus appetizer. Warm bread arrived about 5 minutes after we ordered our food. I ordered a quail dish; that was possible one of the best dishes I’ve had. My date ordered savory lamb dish. Our entrees arrived in a timely manner. The entrees were enjoyed by all, but the dishes were kind of small. I wished I had more on the plate to enjoy. After diner 2 of us ordered a strawberry and chocolate dish. Again the only negative was the dish was too small for 2 to enjoy. Total we paid $ 109.00 and that was before tip. I highly recommend this restaurant just because the dishes tasted amazing but like I said they were a little stingy on serving size.

Can’t say enough good things about this place — owner Seema is great! Personable, professional, accommodating, smart, and offers incredible food with the service to match. Threw a couple of work events here in the barn/​patio/​restaurant and everyone was blown away. They make me look good! Next time we’ll be sure to personally applaud the chef because he deserves to know how much everyone enjoyed his food. FYI that they are very conscious of using fresh/​local foods & avoiding food waste. Highly recommend.

Stunning experience from the initial reservation call all the way through the dining experience. The service, food, ambience and passion for every detail was simply phenomenal. The server was attentive and proactive in her approach– the kitchen was flexible with dietary requests and executed them as if they were dishes prepared hundreds of times before. Well done! Extraordinary service has not become extinct– it is alive and thriving at Miel.

I really liked Miel. I went with a group of six. They had all been there previously but it was my first time. One of my friends is a real foodie. I typically follow her lead and she always tests my limits. This evening was no different. We had octopus and chicken liver pâté. Both of these things are a little outside of my comfort zone, but well within hers. Both were delightful, and beautifully presented. I had the pork dinner. It was good, but I don’t think I would order it again.
This place is tiny, and the menu was somewhat limited. Still, we had impeccable service and a wonderful time. I will definitely be back. Next time, hopefully my entrée will bump up to five stars.

Absolutely lovely in every way. The octopus was divine — large lima beans and colorful peppers and incredibly tender octopus… soooo flavorful. The trout was outstanding. I never eat the skin on fish, and I ate it all up (as did my 3-​year-​old son!). The banana tres leches dessert was divine. All of it was elegantly and creatively presented. And the space is so inviting — amazing use of church pews! A contemporary yet soothing environment. We absolutely loved it and will be back. This is a bit of a hidden gem — a little off the beaten path because of its location. Fabulous!

We’ve been twice now, and it’s been absolutely stellar both times.
We started with the roasted bone marrow with toast and caramelized onions. We were excited as we hadn’t ever had bone marrow. It was wonderfully prepared, almost decadent, and that slight hint of taboo of a dish not so common in the US made it all the better. Marrow, onions and the toast made a delicious combination.
I had the Duck Leg Confit. I’ve had duck confit many times, several in France, and that was the best duck I’ve ever had. Fall off the bone, rich with duck fat, absolutely tender. The lentil and carrot bed was a perfect balance. The turnips were good – not spectacular.
My fiancée had the Braised Pork Shoulder. With mozzarella, gnocchi, and was utterly mouth wateringly delectable.
I had a perfectly concocted old fashioned, complete with marinated cherries and red orange slice. My fiancée had the Goose Island Matilda. Wow. It’s aged five years, is called a Belgian style pale ale, but has such a perfect sweetness to balance the hops. Must find the Matilda out in the wild.
Miel seems like a hidden gem of West Nashville. It’s perfectly clear why they’ve been able to stay open so long and be so successful, it’s because meals like that one last night will have me picking Miel over absolutely any other restaurant in Nashville on any given night.
Miel is the best of Nashville, at the very least.

8 stars.
Absolutely no complaints.
From the guy tending bar, to our waitress.
A spoonful sample of the chicken liver mousse.
Unsalted fresh butter on the table.
Linen table cloths.
We started with a glass of house burgundy that was absolutely delightful and light.
So very good.
Then came the lamb fries delicately rolled in panko bread crumbs and fried. Served with a homemade mayonnaise that didn’t take over the dish.
After that, we both ordered the trout with the kale and cabbage with a few orange segments.
So much detail in the sauces, the vegetables lightly cooked and not soggy.
Carrots, parsnips — winter vegetables perfectly grilled.
Portions were perfect.
No complaints on the portion size of the proteins.
Absolutely flawless.
I would return, in a heart beat.
Everything was impeccable.
I would bring my associates here to impress them.
I would bring a date.
I would bring my family members.
I would come alone and sit at the bar and eat by myself.
Prices were on par for the portions served.
I have been to places where the portions were so small, and the prices were so high that I have gotten angry at their balls, but this place served nice portions for the price.
Nothing was over $ 26.00.
Have you looked at the prices of Sinema or Prima or Rolf and Daughters?
This place is stellar and I would recommend it to anyone looking for perfection.

I thought the food was okay. My sister-​in-​law had fish with shrimp which was super fishy, and my brother had the cow cheek. It wasn’t good. I had the gnocchi with pulled pork which was amazing. The cheese plate was really good too. Just not the best meal we have had! In fact, my brother went over the Hattie B’s afterward, so he could feel satisfied that he had a good meal!

Miel was outstanding from the moment we walked in.
*Good atmosphere
*Friendly staff
*Fast service
We started with the cheese plate which was regionally sourced. I got steak and my two lady friends got fish: halibut — trout. Everything was perfect and everyone was very pleased! All the veggies were fresh, in season which made all the difference. Complimentary bread and a chef muse rounded out the experience.
Overall, the atmosphere is relaxed and quiet. I would recommend to anyone looking for a new spot to try!

I hadn’t been here in years and so when Style Blueprint had a deal for it, I jumped on it. I’d forgotten who much I enjoyed this small hidden gem off Charlotte. You get an amuse-​bouche to start, and they have delicious homemade bread. I had their scallops with gnocchi and Brussel sprouts and my mother had trout with sweet carrots. Both dishes were amazing. Miel is a little pricey but they have great selections and service and the price is worth the meal. I recommend getting reservations as it’s a small space. But it’s beautiful, delicious, and fun food to eat. It’s a great place for a date night!

I lived in Sylvan Park for six months before I ever heard about this place. Waaa tha!!!
As I turned off the main drag of Charlotte, and up the hill past Bobbie’s Dairy Dip, I immediately loved Miel’s design, including the beautiful patio next to this small structure.
Miel’s parking is funny though. They have their own lot, but it’s further down the street on the other side of a run-​down house. While it’s not far at all, the house seems so out of place. Wackiness that is West I suppose.
The interior décor is modern, simple, clean, and inviting. The bar is small, and seemed a little cramped so close to the entryway, but my little butt has had zero problems hanging out during their great happy hour.
My food experiences have been mixed here. My first visit was for full dinner service, and I was not overly impressed with the quality of the dishes for the price. Classic French cuisine? Yes. Executed immaculately? No. My seafood dish was drenched in truffle oil. It was just too much.
Despite this, I have returned several times for happy hour and tried other food items — including a few from the full menu. I eventually discovered that any seasonal soups they offer are worth ordering. Each and every one of them have been delicious, created from items grown in their own garden.
They offer $ 5.00 Happy Hour cocktails often topped off with fruits and herbs from their garden, and some of which are grown right there on site!
Miel also offers a «Barn» for smaller private functions. I have yet to tour it, but it sure does look cozy from the exterior.