Seasonal. Soulful.
Nashville.
Farm-to-table in Germantown. Locally sourced. Seasonally inspired.
From Our Kitchen
Menu Highlights
Smoked Beet Tartare
House-smoked golden beets, cashew crème, capers, charred sourdough.
Pan-Seared Trout
Tennessee river trout, brown butter, preserved lemon, haricots verts.
Braised Short Rib
72-hour braised short rib, smoked potato purée, gremolata, jus.
Ember-Roasted Carrots
Whole roasted heirloom carrots, harissa yogurt, dukkah, mint.
Seasonal Crumble
Warm fruit crumble with buttermilk ice cream and oat streusel.
Sage Old Fashioned
Bourbon, sage-infused honey, Angostura, expressed orange.
The Heart of the Kitchen
Meet Chef Elena Vasquez
After 15 years in some of New York's most celebrated kitchens — including Gramercy Tavern and Olmsted — Elena came home to Nashville with a singular vision: seasonal cooking rooted in Tennessee's farmland.
Every dish at Sage & Ember starts with a conversation with local farmers. No freezer. No shortcuts. Just honest food cooked over live fire.
Private Events
Your Next Celebration,
Our Table.
From intimate dinners for 12 to full restaurant buyouts for 80 — our events team creates unforgettable evenings with custom menus, curated wine pairings, and every detail considered.
Rehearsal dinners · Corporate events · Birthdays · Wine dinners
Guest Reviews
What Our Guests Say
“The best meal I've had in Nashville, hands down. The short rib melted on my tongue and the cocktails were flawless.”
James R.
“We hosted our rehearsal dinner here and the custom menu Chef Elena created was beyond anything we imagined. Our guests are still talking about it.”
Amanda P.
“The seasonal menu keeps us coming back every month. It's a different experience each time, and each time it's incredible.”
David L.
We'd love to cook for you.
Reservations recommended for dinner. Walk-ins welcome at the bar.