Twenty First
Edgehill, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Twenty First is a practical Hillsboro Village choice when ease matters more than a destination meal. Book it for a casual Nashville lunch, dinner, or late-day neighborhood plan; cross-shop Fido or The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village for daytime, and E3 Chophouse for a clearer occasion dinner.
About Twenty First
Consider Twenty First as a practical Nashville option when the priority is timing rather than a highly specific dining plan. The basics are useful: it is in Nashville, follows a smart casual dress code, and has posted hours across Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed.
It is best not to frame Twenty First as a major occasion meal around a specific cuisine, chef, tasting-menu format, private-room setup, price point, or award-driven experience. Treat it as a direct Nashville stop where the key decision factors are schedule and dress code.
Use it when Nashville convenience beats chasing a headline meal
The decision case is strongest if the posted hours match your plan. Twenty First is closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM; Friday from 10 AM to 10 PM; Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM; and Sunday from 10 AM to 9 PM. Those hours make it a candidate for daytime or evening plans on most days, with a split service window on Saturday.
For a first visit, keep expectations grounded around timing and dress code. If the night is meant to center on a specific restaurant format, compare more deliberately before committing. If the plan is simply to find a Nashville option with published hours that work and a smart casual dress code, Twenty First is a defensible choice.
Who should pick it, and who should cross-shop
Pick Twenty First for a direct Nashville visit rather than for a splurge, chef-specific menu, or group setup. Larger groups and tightly planned occasions should confirm current private-room, seat-count, price, and menu-format details directly before going.
For comparison, Fido, Pizza Perfect, Bungalow 10, E3 Chophouse, and The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village are other Nashville names to consider depending on the kind of outing you want. Twenty First makes sense when the schedule and smart casual dress code fit your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 1602 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- twentyfirstnashville.com
- Phone
- +16156239767
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Twenty First reads like a quietly confident neighborhood restaurant that lets materials do the talking. The interior favoring concrete, reclaimed wood and exposed brick creates an industrial-meets-considered atmosphere: raw but refined, direct rather than theatrical. Design is presented as an editorial statement — geometry and craft take precedence over ceremony, and the open kitchen keeps the work visible. The result is a restrained, locally rooted dining room that feels deliberate and unshowy, the kind of place where the space signals seriousness about food and design without resorting to ostentation.
Best For
This is a Hillsboro Village destination for evening dining — the sort of place locals walk to from nearby residential blocks or campus edges. It suits date nights and small group outings where the focus is on thoughtful American cooking in an unpretentious setting. Because Twenty First is positioned deliberately outside the tourist corridor, it works best for neighborhood dinners, casual meetups and celebrations that value craft-driven food and a quieter, pedestrian-friendly context rather than loud, late-night revelry.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the menu's highlighted signatures when you want a reliable impression of the kitchen: the listed standouts include the Girl Dinner, Crab Arancini and the Hot Chicken Sandwich. Given the restaurant's emphasis on craft and visible cooking, expect thoughtfully executed, ingredient-forward preparations; order one or two of the signature items alongside a few shareable plates to sample the kitchen's range. If you prefer a focused recommendation, start with the Crab Arancini as an appetizer and try the Hot Chicken Sandwich for a heartier main.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, welcoming, and cozy atmosphere perfect for gathering with friends and family.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Girl Dinner
- Crab Arancini
- Hot Chicken Sandwich
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1602 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
Planning details
Location
1602 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pizza Perfect, Notable alternative
- E3 Chophouse, Notable alternative
- Bungalow 10, Notable alternative
- Fido, Notable alternative
- The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Nashville
Twenty First is the easy, low-pressure pick in this set, especially if the plan keeps you around Hillsboro Village. Fido is the closest casual comparison and is the better call when the goal is coffeehouse energy or daytime flexibility. The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village is more targeted for breakfast or brunch, but it is less useful if the meal needs to stretch into dinner.
For a more occasion-driven night, E3 Chophouse has the clearer steakhouse signal and should be the first cross-shop for a bigger-budget dinner. Bungalow 10 is a better fit if ambiance is the point and the group wants a livelier social setting. Pizza Perfect is the value-minded alternative when the brief is casual, simple, and group-friendly.
The practical verdict: choose Twenty First when booking ease and location carry the decision. Choose E3 Chophouse for a special occasion, Fido for casual daytime plans, The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village for breakfast-focused visitors, Bungalow 10 for a more social night, and Pizza Perfect when value and simplicity matter more than polish.
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Compare Twenty First
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty First | Nashville | No published awards |
| Pizza Perfect | Nashville | No published awards |
| E3 Chophouse | Nashville | No published awards |
| Bungalow 10 | Nashville | No published awards |
| Fido | Nashville | No published awards |
| The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village | Nashville | No published awards |
How Twenty First Nashville compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Twenty First?
Twenty First supports both daytime and evening planning on several days. It is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 10 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 9 PM; it is closed Monday.
Does Twenty First handle dietary restrictions?
If your group needs specific dietary or allergy guidance, confirm directly with the venue before going. You can also compare other Nashville options such as Fido depending on your needs.
What are alternatives to Twenty First in Nashville?
Pizza Perfect, Fido, E3 Chophouse, Bungalow 10, and The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village are other Nashville names to consider. Choose based on your schedule, occasion, and the current details at each venue.
Is Twenty First good for solo dining?
As a general planning matter, a solo visit may be simplest when the posted hours fit your schedule. Confirm any seating preferences directly with the venue.
What should I wear to Twenty First?
Twenty First lists a smart casual dress code. Aim for neat, polished clothing rather than treating it as either fully formal or overly casual.
Is Twenty First good for a special occasion?
If you want an occasion meal, compare current details at Twenty First with other Nashville options such as E3 Chophouse or Bungalow 10 before deciding.
