How to Get a Reservation at The Catbird Seat
Downtown Nashville · Nashville
The Catbird Seat is Nashville's most acclaimed restaurant. A chef's counter experience seating just 22 guests around an open kitchen, where chefs serve a nightly changing tasting menu directly to guests.
Why Is It So Hard to Book?
Twenty-two seats, an ever-changing menu, and national recognition make The Catbird Seat one of the hardest reservations in the South. It releases seats months in advance and they disappear almost immediately.
Tips for Getting a Table at The Catbird Seat
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The Catbird Seat releases reservations on Tock on a rolling 30-day basis.
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Reservations open months in advance on Tock. This requires serious planning, not spontaneity.
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Check the platform frequently for rare cancellations.
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The counter format seats only pairs. This is a restaurant for two.
How to Book The Catbird Seat
The Catbird Seat takes reservations through Tock, which ResTracker does not monitor. Watch its Tock page for release dates and join its waitlist there. For hard-to-book restaurants on Resy and OpenTable, ResTracker checks every few minutes and emails you the moment a slot opens up.
Try ResTracker FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Catbird Seat on Resy or OpenTable?
The Catbird Seat takes reservations through Tock, not Resy or OpenTable.
When do reservations open at The Catbird Seat?
The Catbird Seat releases reservations on Tock on a rolling 30-day basis.
How many seats does The Catbird Seat have?
The Catbird Seat seats just 22 guests per service, all at a counter around the open kitchen. That tiny capacity is why it's one of the South's hardest reservations.
Is The Catbird Seat good for couples?
The Catbird Seat is specifically designed for two. The counter format and intimate experience are ideal for a special date or anniversary.
What kind of food does The Catbird Seat serve?
The Catbird Seat serves a nightly changing tasting menu prepared directly in front of guests at the counter. The menu is driven by what's seasonal and what inspires the chef team each evening.