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A Look Inside: Aba Nashville

September 17, 2025 | Advertising Disclosure | Our Partners may be mentioned in this article.

Aba, the well-loved Mediterranean restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, officially opened on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. With two other popular locations in Austin and Chicago, this is Aba’s biggest restaurant yet and the group’s first in Tennessee. Expect a lush and captivating interior and Mediterranean cuisine from Executive Partner Marc Jacobs and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, a Top Chef alum. Nashville Guru stopped by to get a look inside.

The Interior

Aba Nashville covers 12,000 square feet across two stories and can host up to 340 guests. The space includes semi-private areas for groups and a private dining room that fits up to 80 people. The design pays tribute to Wedgewood-Houston’s warehouse roots with tall ceilings, steel doors, vintage pieces, mosaic tile floors, and antique mirrors. The dining room is filled with greenery and centered around Italian Murano chandeliers hanging beneath a large skylight, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Seating includes booths, two- and four-top tables, banquettes, and a central bar that opens to the exterior patio.

The Exterior

Aba’s exterior offers a large wraparound patio with ample seating, trees, plants, and access to the main bar through a garage-like window. This is one of the largest fine-dining patios in Nashville.

The Menu

The menu at Aba offers a mix of Mediterranean traditions and California influence, including house-made hummus and spreads, mezze dishes, kebabs, butcher cuts, and seasonal desserts. Must-try dishes include the Whipped Feta Spread, Sweet Potato Hummus with House Bread, Hamachi & Charred Avocado, Grilled Chicken Kabab, and Hummus with Chicken Ragu. End the meal with the Frozen Lemon Meringue Bar or Frozen Greek Yogurt.

Drinks include a wide selection of wines from small, family-owned Mediterranean producers, many of which focus on sustainable and organic practices. Aba also offers creative cocktails and zero-proof options built around Mediterranean flavors and spices. The Nashville location is also teaming up with local spots like Jackalope Brewing Co. and Diskin Cider for exclusive beverages.

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