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    Babo Korean Bar, Restaurant in Nashville
    Restaurant

    Babo Korean Bar

    East Nashville, Nashville

    Restaurant in Nashville, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $20–30per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Babo Korean Bar is the right call for a casual East Nashville group night built around Korean staples, shared plates, and drinks. It is better for friends, birthdays, and low-pressure dinners than for formal occasions or tasting-menu seekers, with a walk-in-friendly feel and casual dress expectations.

    About Babo Korean Bar

    For Babo Korean Bar in Nashville, the grounded planning question is simple: does a casual Korean bar and restaurant at about $25 per person fit the night you want? The hours point to dinner service, with the venue open Wednesday through Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday.

    Expectations matter here. Babo Korean Bar is a Korean Bar & Restaurant with a casual dress code, so the safest read is relaxed and direct rather than formal. If the group wants a low-pressure Korean dinner in Nashville, Babo Korean Bar fits that lane.

    Choose it for casual Korean dining, not a formal tasting-menu night

    The information supports a simple premise: Babo Korean Bar is a casual Korean bar and restaurant priced around $25 per person. That makes it useful for an unfussy dinner plan in Nashville, especially when value and ease matter more than a high-end format.

    Plan around the basics

    Dress code is casual, and the price point is about $25 per person. Those details support a relaxed dinner plan rather than a highly managed celebration.

    For a relaxed Nashville dinner where casual dress and a moderate per-person spend are the priorities, Babo Korean Bar fits the available facts.

    How to plan the night around Nashville

    The practical strategy is to build the evening around hours. Babo Korean Bar is open Wednesday–Thursday from 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, Friday–Saturday from 5:00 PM–11:00 PM, and Sunday from 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. If the priority is a broader city plan, use the Nashville restaurants guide, the Nashville bars guide, or the Nashville experiences guide to round out the itinerary.

    Travelers building a fuller Nashville weekend can also pair the dinner decision with the Nashville hotels guide and the Nashville wineries guide. For casual cross-shopping inside the city, compare Babo Korean Bar with other Nashville dining options based on cuisine, price point, and the kind of evening you want.

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    Planning details

    Location
    1601 A Riverside Dr, Nashville, TN
    Website
    babokorean.com
    Phone
    +16157505847

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Casual Korean bar atmosphere with a chill, neighborhood feel and late-night energy.

    Tags

    Vibe

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    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup DiningLate Night

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    Cocktails, Beer
    Dietary
    Vegan options, Gluten-free options
    Opened
    2020
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    Getting there
    1601 A Riverside Dr, Nashville, TN

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    Location

    1601 A Riverside Dr, Nashville, TN · Directions

    +16157505847

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Babo Korean Bar?

    Use the current menu from the venue when deciding what to order, and plan around a casual dinner at about $25 per person.

    Is Babo Korean Bar formal or casual?

    Babo Korean Bar is a casual Korean Bar & Restaurant in Nashville priced around $25 per person, with a casual dress code.

    What should a first-timer know about Babo Korean Bar?

    Plan for a casual Korean bar and restaurant in Nashville, priced around $25 per person. Hours are Wednesday–Thursday 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 5:00 PM–11:00 PM, Sunday 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, and it is closed Monday–Tuesday.

    What should I wear to Babo Korean Bar?

    Keep it casual. The dress code for Babo Korean Bar is casual, and the $25-per-person price range fits a relaxed dinner rather than formal wear.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Babo Korean Bar?

    Dinner starts at 5:00 PM every open day. Friday and Saturday are the longest service windows, running to 11:00 PM.

    What are alternatives to Babo Korean Bar in Nashville?

    Look for other Nashville dining options if you want a different kind of meal. Babo Korean Bar is the practical pick when you specifically want a casual Korean bar and restaurant at about $25 per person.

    Is Babo Korean Bar good for a special occasion?

    It can work for a low-key special occasion if a casual Korean bar and restaurant is the right tone.