Sushi | Bar, an omakase-style speakeasy, will open in Nashville on July 18.
Owned and operated by Adept Hospitality, the restaurant is located inside the group’s new cocktail lounge, Golden Sound, located at 610 Magazine Street in The Gulch.
The two-hour dining experience is meant to feel like an intimate dinner party with friends, with two sushi bar rooms each welcoming twelve guests per seating to journey through a seventeen-course tasting menu. With only three seatings per night and cozy counter seating, guests will have a front-row view to a traditional omakase experience as three sushi chefs prepare fish that is sourced and flown in weekly from markets in Japan. The curated menu consists of all nigiri and will change seasonally. Diners can opt for a sake pairing and a sommelier will be on-site to recommend other beverage pairings to match the menu.
Golden Sound, Sushi | Bar Hospitality’s new cocktail lounge concept is connected to Sushi | Bar, but has a separate entrance for those wanting to strictly enjoy the lounge bar or enjoy a drink prior to or after the omakase experience. Golden Sound’s bar program will feature premium spirits and perfectly crafted cocktails including sub-zero martinis, highballs, and golden draft espresso martinis. No reservation is necessary.
“Choosing Nashville as the destination for our newest Sushi | Bar is a natural evolution in our journey,” says Ryan Stock, CEO of Adept Hospitality. “Having spent considerable time in Nashville, we’ve been captivated by its vibrant culinary scene and the deep-rooted passion of its chefs. Our goal is to not only deliver an exceptional dining experience that leaves people reminiscing for years to come, but also cultivate a sense of community at every counter. We're excited to bring our unique dining concept and new cocktail bar to The Gulch and the people of Nashville.”
Sushi | Bar Hospitality tapped Nashville-based designers Remick Architecture to bring new life to the space. Inspired by its former history as a recording studio, the design of the Golden Sound space is driven by the era when it acted as a gathering space for artists and Nashville’s music scene in the 1960s. From the curved, leather banquette that creates intimate corners, to the large, anchored bar that acts as a buzzing social backdrop for friends to gather, the design offers a sexy atmosphere.
Inside Sushi | Bar, the use of natural materials, a more muted palette, and intentional lighting create a sense of harmony within the space. Upon stepping through thick velvet curtains, Sushi | Bar guests are transported into an immersive and moody environment.
Each omakase experience will start at $165 per person with the option to pair dishes with premium beverage options and an extensive sake list. Guests are encouraged to arrive twenty minutes early to enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail and ease into their dining experience.