888

888 sits at 800 Clark Pl, on the corner of 8th Ave South, attached to the JW Marriott Nashville. The restaurant runs two linked programs: an Edomae sushi counter led by Master Sushi Chef Kiichi Okabe, built around seasonal fish and hand-shaped nigiri, and a kitchen program under Executive Chef Alfredo Bueno covering donabe, wagyu, tempura, and composed seasonal plates meant to be shared.

The centerpiece seat is Kiichi's Kounter, positioned directly in front of the chef for the closest view of the nigiri work. The space doubles as a listening lounge, with a hi-fi system designed by Steven Durr, Soundlux Audio, and Devon Turnbull of OJAS, and a collection of more than 2,000 vinyl records grounded in soul, funk, and jazz.

888 falls into the top price tier and is classified as counter-only dining, with cuisine centered on Edomae sushi. Reservations are handled through SevenRooms. Hours run Sunday through Wednesday from 4pm to 11pm with the kitchen closing at 10pm, Thursday from 4pm to midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 1am with the kitchen closing at 11pm.

The pairing of a sushi counter with a record-listening program is the restaurant's defining structure: one seating puts guests in front of the sushi work, the rest of the room is built around shared kitchen plates and the sound system. Contact the restaurant directly at (888) 383-8610 or through its website for current seating details and any program-specific notes not listed here.