Lyra

My wife and I had a nice dinner date here. The food was absolutely fantastic, the staff were very friendly, and the atmosphere and decor was great. My only complaint would have been the noise; they could probably take out a few tables to give people more room and privacy. MAKE SURE to make a reservation if you're planning on eating here during peak hours.

Lyra is a must do! Service is always exceptional, food is 10/10 and their happy hour is spot on. I love bringing out of town folks here because most have not had quality middle eastern cuisine, and Lyra is the best of the best. Perfect for a date night or small get together for a chill evening. Always a pleasure dining with Lyra! (:

Super excited to try this spot as I love Mediterranean food. We came in right at 5 and sat at the bar. Pleasantly surprised to see such great food and drink options on the happy hour menu. We opted for the hummus with lamb and zatar fries. Really yummy and pita was warm and fresh. Would be cool to see some smaller green or protein options on there in the future. Great cocktail prices too! As for the mains. I was really excited to try the halloumi dish with grilled peaches. What a miss. I couldn’t finish my plate. The halloumi was almost charred and the dish itself was extremely spicy. I can handle my spice, but not sure it’s considerate of most people who might not have that level of tolerance. We also tried the scallops which were pretty good but didn’t love the garlic and mint combination. Because we were so disappointed, with tried to give it another fair shot and test the lamb kefta. This was okay and the cream sauce was pretty good. Overall, I think the happy hour is worth it. But very unsatisfied with the mains. Interior, exterior and overall vibe is very nice though. I left feeling super full but not happy with my meal. This is a trend in Nashville where there’s a fusion take on a cuisine but just tries to do too much and misses the mark.

Lyra offers one of the finest dining experiences in Nashville, truly worth the investment. The shared food setting allows for a patiently paced meal. Their bread, with a delightful texture, stands out—especially in its stuffed form, the Fatayer. The cabbage fattoush, crowned with fried bread, is excellent. The seared octopus and the sumac fried chicken are highlights; the latter, while juicy, could enhance the sumac flavor. With great drinks and an overall fantastic experience, Lyra is a place we'll undoubtedly revisit.

I visited Lyra the day before thanksgiving with 2 friends. None of us have tried middle eastern food prior so we went with an open mind. Our server was fantastic. We picked the scallop and lamb sausage dish and let her fill in the rest of the food. She served us multiple courses that essentially turned into a tasting menu. The hummus with lamb was paired with the baba ganoush. Collectively, we all liked the hummus and pita better than the baba ganoush. After that my memory gets a little foggy to the name of the other dishes. The roasted cauliflower was the table hit (we are mostly simple eaters) with the squash filled with greens coming in right behind it. The waitress was the real hit more than the actual food. She was very knowledgeable about the dishes, and did a good job piecing everything together for us. There was a dish that was kind of fun. You had to crack the top with a spoon to reveal a salad inside. The scallops were a little undercooked when first brought to the table but seemed to continue to cook through as they sat for a few minutes. They were definitely made to go with the sauce at the bottom of the dish. On their own they were okay, but I really enjoyed the combination of the sauce mixed together so make sure to mix the dish up and sauce them. I enjoyed my mocktail, but I noticed it seemed a little salty. Other places I’ve been have made much better mocktails. If you aren’t expecting something great, you will likely enjoy what they create. 3/5 on the drinks. I enjoyed it more than my friends, but I think this was a one time stop for me but we all enjoyed the experience. If you are a traditionally really healthy eater I think you will enjoy this more than the “meat and potatoes” crowd.

Such a great fine dining experience. I went there with family but I think it’s a great place to be with either friends or family…. I think it would be a great place to go on a date as well. I absolutely loved the hummus dip and the feta dip. The fried halloumi was amazing as well. I would say these were my top 3 favorites. The orange almond cake and pistachio icecream was delicious. The sesame tahini cookies in the icecream sandwich gave it a very unique taste. I am a vegetarian so I cannot say much about the meat options. The beet salad was a little different than what I expected. I was expecting to taste a mixture of ingredients as compared to individual ingredients so it was a little off putting but the rest of the dishes definitely made up for it. They have a great wine collection and an amazing cocktail menu as well. Overall loved the place and the ambience and would definitely recommend this place and go back in the future.

Super impressed and absolutely delicious and worth the $$$$$. Hannah and Grace were the best! I came with a vegan and I am gluten /dairy free and we were both super impressed with our meal!!! The lamb merguez was to die for with the hummus! Will definitely come again! Falafel isn’t on the menu but ask for it and it’s gluten free!