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Catbird Seat named James Beard finalist in Nashville

Axios Nashville
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April 1, 2026
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The Catbird Seat earned another prestigious culinary honor yesterday as it was named a finalist for the James Beard Award for best restaurant in the entire country.

Why it matters: It's the highest honor a restaurant can earn at the highly coveted James Beard Awards.

  • Although Nashville was otherwise shut out this year, just being named a finalist shows the Catbird Seat is one of the most highly regarded restaurants in the country.

Zoom out: The Catbird Seat was one of three Nashville restaurants to earn a Michelin star last year. It's the first time the dining guide has made recommendations for Nashville.

  • After over a decade at its original spot on Division Street, The Catbird Seat and its sister bar Patterson House moved to a new location in the Gulch last year.

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