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Tailor
$$$$ · Indian · Germantown, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
The Read
Subcontinental Precision Dining
Chef
Vivek Surti
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tailor is the Nashville pick for a planned, higher-spend Indian dinner where the structure of the meal matters. Choose it over more casual Germantown options if the group wants a focused evening with serious recognition behind it; skip it if the priority is flexible ordering, loud conversation, or easy group logistics.
About Tailor
Tailor is a Nashville Indian restaurant with a $$$$ price level, smart-casual dress code, dinner hours on the verified schedule: Thursday through Saturday from 4:30–10 PM and Sunday from 4:30–9 PM. It is closed Monday through Wednesday. For travelers comparing Nashville dining options, the most grounded reason to consider Tailor is its combination of Indian cuisine, higher-end pricing, limited weekly service, confirmed recognition: a Michelin Plate in 2025 and James Beard Award Semi Finalist status in 2026.
A tighter choice for first-timers who want an Indian dinner
The reason to choose Tailor is focus. Among Nashville dining choices, it is best understood as a planned Indian dinner rather than an all-purpose casual stop. The verified details point to a restaurant suited to diners who are comfortable with a higher price point, evening availability, a smart-casual setting.
That also means it is not the universal Nashville recommendation. If the group wants a lower-commitment meal or broader flexibility, another Nashville option may be easier. If the group wants Indian cooking in a more premium price range, Tailor is the stronger target. Its 2025 Michelin Plate recognition and 2026 James Beard Award Semi Finalist status are confirmed facts, without needing to invent details about the room, format, or menu.
The dinner schedule is the main planning point
The clearest planning fact is the schedule. Tailor is closed Monday through Wednesday, open Thursday through Saturday from 4:30–10 PM, open Sunday from 4:30–9 PM. There is no verified lunch service here, so build the plan around dinner and confirm current availability before making the trip.
The price signal is high for Nashville, so the decision should be clear before going in: this is a $$$$ Indian restaurant with confirmed recognition, smart-casual dress, limited weekly hours. For broader city planning, compare it against Pearl's Nashville restaurants guide, and use Pearl's Nashville hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, experiences guide if this dinner anchors a full trip.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tailor presents a restrained, focused fine-dining atmosphere that feels deliberately low-key. Nestled on a quiet stretch of Taylor Street in Germantown, the room draws attention through precision rather than spectacle: thoughtful finishes and a measured service cadence keep the experience contained and composed. The overall tone leans modern and quietly charming, a place that privileges craft and attention to detail over theatricality. Because the setting is built for concentration, it invites diners who want to savor refined Indian cuisine in a calm, composed environment rather than a bustling dining scene.
Best For
Tailor is best experienced in the evening for a special meal—its $$$$ positioning and fine-dining framing make it a natural choice for date nights and milestone celebrations. The restaurant’s focused room and quiet Germantown location also suit diners who want a composed, attentive service environment for an important dinner. While the profile places it among the city’s upper tier of restaurants, the emphasis on refinement over spectacle means it fits occasions where conversation and culinary focus are the priority.
Ordering Tips
The venue highlights a handful of signature items that offer a good entry point to its menu. Look for the pork belly and kampachi aguachile, which represent the kitchen’s range from rich to bright, and try the tomato sandwich for a distinctive savory bite. Finish with chai to round out the meal. Given the restaurant’s fine-dining orientation, expect carefully composed plates and consider sequencing selections to sample a variety of textures and flavors rather than ordering many similar items.
Planning details
Location
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Also consider
If Tailor is not the right fit
Book Rolf & Daughters instead if the group wants a serious dinner but would rather share Italian plates than commit to Indian flavors. Choose Monells Cafe if the night calls for Southern comfort, easier group energy, less formality.
For extra Nashville options, nearby planning can also include 12 South Taproom and Grill, 400 Degrees, 417 Union, 5th & Taylor, and 615Chutney. For out-of-town comparison shopping, Pearl also covers Jōdo Saké Bar in Los Angeles, Onigiri Time in Pasadena, ¿Por Qué No? in Portland, 'Ai Love Nalo in Waimanalo Beach, 'āina in San Francisco, 'Ama 'Ama in Kapolei, －Grilled beef Sukiyaki－ KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵 in Kamakura, ¡Salud! in Los Angeles.
Restaurant context
How Tailor compares in Germantown
Choose Tailor over Rolf & Daughters when the draw is a more structured Indian dinner rather than Italian small plates. Rolf & Daughters is the safer cross-shop for diners who want a looser table dynamic and broader sharing, while Tailor is the better fit for a first-timer seeking a more composed, special-occasion meal.
For group comfort, 5th & Taylor and Monells Cafe are easier recommendations. 5th & Taylor suits a conventional night out in the neighborhood, Monells Cafe is the pick for American Southern comfort and a more social table. Tailor asks for more alignment from the group and usually makes more sense when everyone wants the same kind of evening.
If value and ease matter more than recognition, Butchertown Hall and Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown are lower-friction backups. Butchertown Hall works better for a casual Germantown meal with a bigger-room feel, while Emmy Squared is the fallback for pizza, speed, flexible appetites. Tailor is the splurge choice in this set, not the easiest one.
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Compare Tailor
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tailor | Nashville | $$$$ · Indian | 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended2025 Michelin Plate |
| Rolf & Daughters | Nashville | Italian | No published awards |
| 5th & Taylor | Nashville | No published awards | , |
| Monells Cafe | Nashville | American Southern | Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Butchertown Hall | Nashville | No published awards | , |
| Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown | Nashville | No published awards | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tailor handle dietary restrictions?
Specific allergy, dietary, accommodation details are not verified here. If those details are important, confirm directly with the restaurant before planning around a $$$$ Indian dinner. For diners comparing more casual Nashville options, Monells Cafe may be a different kind of meal to consider.
What should a first-timer know about Tailor?
Treat Tailor as a planned Nashville dinner, not a lunch stop. The verified details are Indian cuisine, $$$$ pricing, smart-casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition in 2025, James Beard Award Semi Finalist status in 2026, limited Thursday-to-Sunday evening hours in Nashville.
Is Tailor good for solo dining?
Solo suitability is not specifically verified. A solo diner can still assess the basics: Tailor is a $$$$ Indian restaurant in Nashville with evening hours Thursday through Sunday. Diners wanting a different style of Nashville meal might also compare Butchertown Hall or Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown.
Can Tailor accommodate groups?
Specific group capacity and seating details are not verified here. For any party size, plan around the confirmed dinner schedule and smart-casual dress code. For a different Nashville dinner option, Rolf & Daughters or 5th & Taylor may also be worth comparing.
