Epice
8th Ave South, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Epice is a practical 12 South pick for a relaxed date, birthday, or business meal when easy planning matters more than awards or a hard-to-book format. Go earlier on a weeknight for a calmer dinner, cross-shop Mesero - 12South, Nashville or bartaco if the group wants a louder, more casual setup.
About Epice
Epice is a Nashville restaurant with verified public details that are useful for basic planning: it is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Sunday, lists a smart casual dress code. Beyond those essentials, this guide does not assume unverified details about cuisine, menu format, prices, awards, chef background, seating, or service style.
Use Epice when the confirmed basics fit your plan: a Nashville meal on a day it is open, with attire that is neat but not formal. If you are comparing it with other dining choices, Burger Up, Edley's Bar-B-Que, Frothy Monkey, Mesero - 12South, Nashville, bartaco are other names to consider depending on the kind of outing you want.
Book it when the verified basics fit your plan
Epice makes the most sense for diners who want a Nashville option with direct planning details: Tuesday through Sunday hours and a smart casual dress code. Because no verified award, named chef, tasting format, price tier, seat count, or specific menu detail is available here, it should not be framed around any of those unverified claims.
For comparison, Burger Up, Edley's Bar-B-Que, Frothy Monkey, Mesero - 12South, Nashville, bartaco may also be part of a Nashville dining shortlist. Choose Epice when its schedule and smart casual tone match the occasion, confirm any unlisted details directly before relying on them.
Plan around the posted weekly schedule
Epice is closed Monday. Its verified hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 8:30 PM. Pick a time within those posted hours, confirm directly with the restaurant if timing is critical.
The practical verdict: consider Epice when you want a Nashville restaurant with smart casual dress and Tuesday-through-Sunday availability, but skip it if your decision depends on confirmed awards, a named chef, a published luxury price tier, or specific menu and seating details not verified here. For broader planning, use Our full Nashville restaurants guide, plus Our full Nashville hotels guide and Our full Nashville bars guide if the meal is part of a larger night out.
Planning details
- Location
- 2902 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- epicenashville.com
- Phone
- +1 615 720 6765
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Epice sits quietly in 12 South, trading rooftop theatrics for the scaled-down intimacy of converted bungalows and low-rise storefronts. The room reads like a neighbourhood dining destination: smaller, considered and internationally minded rather than flashy. It belongs to Nashville’s progressive independent tier, offering Middle Eastern-inflected cooking without leaning on theme-restaurant shorthand. The overall sense is calm and sophisticated — a place built for diners who value a focused culinary approach and a relaxed, residential atmosphere rather than a high-energy downtown scene.
Best For
Epice is best for people seeking a measured, neighbourhood dining experience — date nights and special occasions that favor thoughtful cooking over spectacle. It also fits brunch service in a residential corridor where guests arrive with intent; the restaurant’s placement in 12 South underscores an approachable, lower-key evening out rather than a late-night party. Diners who prioritize cuisine that engages international traditions in a refined, small-room setting are the ideal audience for Epice.
Ordering Tips
The menu emphasizes internationally inflected Middle Eastern cooking; signature items include the Lamb Shank and the Falafel Sandwich, both worth trying for a clear sense of the kitchen’s direction. Expect a smaller, considered menu rather than broad, theme-driven fare. Because Epice positions itself as a neighbourhood destination, come prepared for a slower, deliberate meal that rewards attention to technique and flavor rather than theatrical presentation.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Epice is not the right fit
Choose Mesero - 12South, Nashville if the group wants a louder, more social dinner nearby. Choose Edley's Bar-B-Que if the priority is a casual Nashville meal with less occasion pressure.
Restaurant context
How Epice compares in 12 South and Nashville
Epice is the better choice when the night needs to feel more dinner-focused than a stop at Frothy Monkey or Burger Up. Those peers are easier fits for casual meals, daytime plans, or groups that care more about speed and familiarity than occasion value.
For a livelier group dinner, Mesero - 12South, Nashville and bartaco are safer cross-shops. They make more sense when the table wants a social room and a flexible ordering style. Epice is stronger for a quieter date or small celebration where the evening needs a composed center.
Edley's Bar-B-Que wins for a lower-ceremony Nashville meal and is the better pick when visitors want something casual and local-feeling without dressing up the plan. Epice is the more polished booking, but not the right move if value means the quickest, least formal meal nearby.
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Compare Epice
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Epice | Nashville | No published awards |
| Burger Up | Nashville | No published awards |
| Edley's Bar-B-Que | Nashville | No published awards |
| Mesero - 12South, Nashville | Nashville | No published awards |
| bartaco | Nashville | No published awards |
| Frothy Monkey | Nashville | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epice good for solo dining?
Epice may work for solo dining if its Nashville location, smart casual dress code, posted hours fit your plan. The verified schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 8:30 PM; it is closed Monday. Specific seating details are not verified here.
What should I wear to Epice?
Epice lists a smart casual dress code. A neat, polished outfit is the safest choice; there is no verified need for formalwear.
What are alternatives to Epice in Nashville?
Other Nashville options to compare include bartaco, Burger Up, Edley's Bar-B-Que, Mesero - 12South, Nashville, Frothy Monkey. Choose based on the kind of meal, timing, atmosphere you want, verify current details directly.
