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Virago in Nashville is a two star establishment. It's known for its fusion. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features valet parking. This place is open late and good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
If there is better sushi in Nashville I haven't seen it. I'm not usually a big roll eater, but Virago's rolls are DE-FREAKING-LICIOUS. Probably not authentic but could be considered progressive. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A bunch of Chicagoans descended upon Nashville and just couldn't kick our Sushi addiction. Where to go in Nashville to get sushi? Will it be any good? Oh yeah, Virago is the place.Everything about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and selection. There breaded Indian pudding is pretty nice. Just request some extra caramel sauce. Price is on the high side but any nice downtown sushi place will cost you the same.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard for me to take a sushi place seriously when there is a cheese plate on the menu. However, a Japanese cultural experience is not the point of Virago. Virago is about tasty Japanese fusion,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Philly Crunch roll, some roll with Strawberries on it (VERY GOOD), a lobster roll which was okay and unagi (eel) roll. Philly crunch is really good if you like wasabi; they use wasabi cream...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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My husband & I went here for Valentines. We were seated promptly (without a reservation). The waiter was terrible, however. He introduced himself and then proceeded to walk passed us numerous times for 15...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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I was introduced to Viragos by a very dear friend of mine and I have been a fan since my first visit 3 years ago! Everyone that I have taken with me loves it as well. I go for the atmosphere and of course the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously some of the most amazing rolls I have ever had in my life - better than in Chicago even! Expensive but definitely worth it - the ambiance is super cool and the food is super yummy.The Bomb...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I had one of the best Sushi dishes called "the bomb" and it is exactly that. Virago is a casual but stylish Sushi joint. The bar has a good list of drinks. Very comfortable and a must while in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Virago is a stylish sushi joint that offers something refreshingly different from the dive bars, honky tonks, and chain restaurants that dominate Nashville. The cocktails are delicious and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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I absolutely loved Virago!!! The Godzilla roll is to die for!! The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was modern, yet inviting. I will go back again!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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This was my 3rd or 4th time going but each of the previous times I went, I went with large groups when the place was slammed so I thought if I went at a non busy time the experience would be different. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though Virago is known for its sushi, I wouldn't go there for that but rather for its chic atmosphere. With great modern dA�cor, Virago also has great modern prices (ie. It's expensive). My visit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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Romantic atmosphere, very cozy seating. The desserts are exquisite! Gotta try "Between the Sheets" with a good Merlot. Very Trendy, fun girls night out
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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I would highly recommend Virago.. The quality of the Sushi is amazing and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Virago is one of the swankiest sushi places in Nashville. Actually, I went to Virago for my first time this past September because they had a half off deal for all their new sushi rolls. I must say,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im so glad this place exists. Thank you Virago owners. This is the first and only place I have been that has made me feel like im "going out" when Im going out in Nashville. By far the chicest and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, I get the feeling that this is where guys will take a date when a.) they want to seem cooler than they are, and b.) the girl is easily impressed. 1.) I'm not sure why everything is so expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Virago has, hands-down, the best non-traditional sushi in Nashville. Their...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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very good food and service was good. the bar area was way too small so you felt cramped waiting on the rest of your friends to show up.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I know if you're trendy and a gal about town, you're supposed to love Virago, but I just don't. I've been here several times but the first few times I just went for drinks at night, and I really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded. Sushi was par with anywhere else, bartender and servers were great and friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Eww- I just ate here after hearing it was a "trendy" place with good eye candy. Not so. Everyone there is trying WAY to hard! Where were all the "hot" people? I just saw really desperate, old (30's) guys who...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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I have been here several times and the one thing that stood out was the horrible service and noisy atmosphere.It took and "act of congress" to get the servers attention for another drink for my friends and i!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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This restaurant is excellent! The sushi is very tasty and the drinks are good. The ambience is good and the service is prompt. I will go to Virago anytime I have a taste for good sushi. Be sure to make...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I totally appreciate the food at Virago, but not the attitude that comes with it. I've been to Virago a half dozen times over the last year, and I think the food quality has been stable, but possibly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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I am here to relay my fantastic experience I had at Virago last week. Jamie the bartender was not only professional and attentive, but extremely attractive as well. At my place of work, there is nasty vending...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Four of us went to Virago on a recent hot summer night. The guys wore linen shorts & dress shirts; ladies wore dresses. We were told at the door "shorts weren't allowed". Hum, let me get this straight. No...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm. I kinda grew up there! I remember being 23, dancing on top of the bar after hours with lisa, when they still had the patio........til today, where, its a good place to get some sushi and a cold...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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OK, Nashville is a great little city with nice people. People just plain care about other people. This place was the opposite. Even the people taking reservations are horrendously rude. Go to any other...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to Nashville a couple years ago on my own, and after reading a few online sushi bar reviews, decided to take myself out for my birthday alone to Virago. It was a Tuesday night and I had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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DINNER DATE WAS MAY 16-2008--I went recently in May for a birthday dinner for a work friend. I was appalled at their lack of customer service for such a "high class" eatery. There were 6 of us, and they seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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My friends and I were just discussing Virago today. I absolutely am addicted to their sushi...in fact last summer- I was there almost every monday night for half priced sushi monday. One would think that being...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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I have to agree with the other bad reviews. This place gives a new meaning to "bad service". The wait staff and manager are also very rude. The food was ok at best. The atmosphere was pretentious and very...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Virago...let's see, I've gone between "it's an ultra-cheesy-wanna-be" place about 3 years ago to "it's a totally decent sushi restaurant and cool bar" today. I understand where others are coming from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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I have to agree with the other bad reviews. Don't waste your time or money on this place. The staff is rude and the food is just not worth it. Maybe at one time it used to be okay but if I were you I would try...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Decor hasn't changed. Drink menu hasn't changed. Sushi rolls haven't changed. Bartenders haven't changed. Still THE place to people watch Nashville without looking at tourists. My favorite place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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So I am not a really trendy atmosphere kind of person but whatever I am going to eat because it's a RESTAURANT.....yeah. The sushi is amazing. Yeah sometimes I think I could buy the same tasting thing at...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi's good. But if you've been to Tao (Vegas & NY), Nobu (Vegas & NY), your taste bud gets a little spoiled. But I like it and I would eat there again. You know once you go to places like this,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, I only rememebr being here for a few minutes but I'm sure I was there for an hour or so. Trendy nightclub and sushi bar a little drive away from downtown.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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We went to Viragos almost weekly for the past year. Usually the service is good, and the sushi is always good. Recently, they have changed what I consider the best filet and limited their non sushi menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brandon D is spot-on in his description of the vibe at Virago: "wannabe-L.A. lounge-y-slash-I' m-trying- to-be cooler-than-thou-when-I' m- really-a-tool" So far, it is the best sushi I have had in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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I have been to Virago two times, and it's been great both times. I'm a very picky eater, and even I found something great to eat. I will admit they are a little overpriced, but the atmosphere is worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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I've been to Virago many times and never really thought much about it...not too good, not too bad. I went there for trendy events and birthdays. Well recently I read the reviews and then went the same night...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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I heard that this place had some pretty good sushi. I went about a year ago and had cooked food and it was average but over-priced. I wanted to go back to try the sushi. The fish is not fresh and 2 out of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Virago's uber-hip environment also offers up some of the most unique and fresh sushi in town. If you find yourself in the Music Row area and have a hankering, give it a try. It gets pretty busy as the evening...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Virago was an excellent place at one time, but not any longer. We (generally a group of 6-10) would spend at least one night a week eating at Virago, that has stopped and doubt it will begin again. The staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just dined at virago last night. i started frequenting virago almost two years ago after hearing so much talk about their sushi. being a vegetarian but one who does eat shrimp and crab and some fish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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I finally visited Virago, this spot that my co-workers have been raving about. It was nothing like I expected. It was a Tuesday evening and it was crowded and loud. The atmosphere was much like a sports bar. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Nashville, no contest.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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I'm from Nashville but now live in Chicago. I flew in for the weekend and was dreaming about Virago's Sushi and Chocolate Martini's. I reserved a table for 10 for my closest friends. When I arrived one of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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For the past two years, I have been a regular patron at Virago for happy hour and have grown to love sushi because of this establishment. Yes, Virago is one of the more trendy establishments in Nashville and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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I've been going to Virago almost twice a week for the past two years. As someone who knows the place pretty well, I'd love to clarify the negative reviews. 1) Yes, you will wait a long time for a table and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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I honestly can't understand why anyone would give this place a bad review. Don't give it two stars becuase it's not your cup of tea. Maybe you should just go to Denny's. I understand a 4 star rating, but 2!???...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Virago is one of the trendiest places in Nashville! Not only is the sushi phenominal, but the scene is one to be a part of. Angry/Impatient diners Beware! It takes time to get a table, service, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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I went there because some friends told me that war really trendy. That was a huge mistake. I found the service really bad: more than once we have to repeat the order because the waiter forgot about it. It is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Virago was once my favorite restaurant in Nashville, but those days are over. After the remodel and expansion the place has become the new trendy spot for drinks. Too bad the service is horrible now. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Went to Virago last night with my Girlfriend. I should've heeded the reviews which told me not to go there. The service is TERRIBLE. We had this waiter named "Dennis". The black shirt fits the attitude very...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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We went to Virago last Thursday night. It was not overly busy and there was a short wait. Once we got seated it took forever for the waitress, who was not friendly, to take our order. Once we ordered it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Monday nights are no longer the dead nights but now 1/2 price maki (ONLY SOME- ask your server) and sake. MAKE RESERVATIONS. Typically EVERY table has a reservation on it so either show up early or late or...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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This place is pretty cool. Coming from Las Vegas and having experienced alot of cool & fun places...Virago would be a place I would definately visit again. A layed back, cool atmosphere without being overly...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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When we want sushi, we go to Virago! Every time! The ambiance is trendy and fabulous! It's just a fun place to meet friends for drinks and appetizers/sushi!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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I recently dined at Virago on August 21st and had a horrible experience. My debit card was ran twice, and when I called Virago, I was assured that it would be corrected. It has been 3 weeks and the issue is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Very good Sushi and excellent waitstaff - very friendly and professional. However, the crowds can be overwhelming, so if you stop by on any given evening, be prepared to squeeze through packed rooms to arrive...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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I went with my girlfriends here recently and we had a great time. The atmosphere is fun and hip however the sushi is not very good. I recently moved to Nashville from LA and the sushi does not compare. Also my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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I have been to Virago a few times and just love it! For those of us not usually in the "hip" crowd will feel hip finally! The atmosphere is fun, food is fab, and the DJ rocks! The only gripe is that it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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best for bar and social but not sushi good for american food and drink not for sushi please do not ruin the tradition we have keep for next generation please do not ruin the sprit
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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I recently went here for the first time with a group of friends & we love it- we go on a weekly basis now!! The atmosphere is amazing, very trendy. The sushi is wonderful. Try going on a Wednesday night...the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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This is definately an X-Generation Saloon. Great sushi (as good as Japan's), super Martini's, young-impressed with herself greeter, pretty decent waiter who was VERY busy & long, long, long waits for seating...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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Have no regards. Great, fresh sushi. Unique "fusion" menu in addition to the sushi. Great ambience. I went on a Tuesday night at 8 and it was packed!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Service was great, at bar & at table. The sushi was as beautiful as it was tasty. Martini's delicious. Lots of pretty people dressed business to business casual. Trendy place for young to middle aged...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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I went here recently for the first time w/ a group of friends, and a date...i wasnt sure what to expect but i had a great time.For appetizer i got the global cheese platter which was aweome, also sushi as a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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Having moved from The City to TN, it's been a difficult adjustment -- places like Virago make this transition much easier. Virago has a hot crowd, amazing sushi, decent wine selection and a lounge-y decor. You...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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My husband and I took my parents and brother to Virago for my birthday in July. I was initially concerned that the food would be too "big-city" for the parents, but this was hardly the case. Our server was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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The sushi has always been the best and most creative in Nashville and the rest of the menu has finally caught up. Our server was very knowledgeable and recommended the Spicy Thai Lobster shots, sechwaun green...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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I love the fire crunch at Virago, so I will continue to go, but I'm never blown away by the servers. They are always a little too cool.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2005
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Slick, trendy, hip. Food quality was outstanding. Upon entering the greeter was a bit snobbish, but the wait staff was very knowledeable and helpful. Service was a bit slow, but not unusually slow because the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2004
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Virago has great food it is just too bad that they don't have the service. Reservations are diregarded here. You will be lucky if they seat you within 45 minutes of the time you requested. Once you sit down...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2004
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Last night (friday) at virago there was a great crowd, fun music, and all around great vibe. We got there around 9-10 and stayed til 2:30. The space surpasses many lounges/restaurants in cities such as Miami,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2004
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Virago is one of those bars that you can't wait to get to on a Friday night after checking out all the 'tragically hip' newcomers. Handsome bartenders who are very attentive, a great sushi menu, and mood music...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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I had oysters, a soft shell crab roll, and then roasted duck. The oysters weren't the best I've ever had (the accompanying sauces get an A in creativity, but a B- in taste), but the soft shell crab and duck...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2003
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An old friend of mine told me to always order the left colum when first going to a resturant. By this he meant all the appetizers to judge the creativeness of the chef. I did and we loved it. Chef Anthony...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2003
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We had dinner at Virago last night and it was incredible. The food was excellent, the atmosphere is definitely unique and the service was great. Be sure to try the yum-yum rolls, they are probably not good for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2003
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Nashville restaurants seem to believe haute cuisine translates into: hire attitude laden waitstaff that makes customer want to go somewhere else. I know you want to give us the experience of believing we are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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Why is it that Nashville in attempting to be on par with other cities in offering fresh and progressive cuisine has to resort to pretention that serves as a thin veil over a few degrees removed from...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2002
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Great! This place is incredible!!! Love it! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone that loves sushi!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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Very crowded and loud. The bar seemed to be the focal point of the restaurant w/ little emphasis on food. The food was adequate but not outstanding-I would recommend the sushi. My entree of stir fry...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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I've visited this place a few times & I've tried the sushi. It was as good as any Japanese restaraunt I've been to except the atmosphere didn't coincide w/ the food. If you're in the mood for sushi, go to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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Virago's food is quite good. Although we only had the sushi, it was very fresh and well prepared. It took a little while for them to make it, but it was worth the wait. Chris, the owner, was very nice and made...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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I have two major problems with this place, that unfortunately ruined what was otherwise good sushi in a cool environment. Although the waitstaff in the bar area was great, whatever waiter we had was awful....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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Service was not good. Food was expensive compared to quality.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2002
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The service at Virago has been horrible on my last two visits. I typically enjoy the food, especially the goat cheese/pumpkin seed salad but it is beginning to be overshadowed by bad service. I agree with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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virago's got a great concept, providing something nashville sorely needs: a casual, hip "hangout." unfortunately, virago fails to deliver. the atmosphere is cool and trendy, but it ends there. the service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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I cannot judge this restaurant without judgng the worst element of all - The "service". My server smelled like one giant cigarette. I arrived with reservations and my server stomped over to our table, acted...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2002
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Like a lot of the restaurant reviews on this site, this one seems to be stuffed with overwhelming reviews that sounds very simliar... But if you can ignore the obvious padding of the reviews here, read this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2002
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tootsieis world famous orchid lounge..wow! what to say about it. i put this review under the heading of "dining" because the orchid lounge has a menu...
igougo.com - user review
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virago is a flashy nashville nightspot known for its sushi and beautiful clientele. but don't be fooled by the glitzy exterior - the spectacular asian-fusion menu has something for everyone. in addition to...
wcities.com - user review
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while we still raise an eyebrow at this restaurantis name (why name a hipster haunt after a bossy woman?) weire mostly just glad to see that, after a rocky 2003, itis still around. ever since its opening, the...
gayot.com - user review
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we moved here from san antonio and were looking for a great eating expirence, which we found. the service and the quality of food was excellent as well...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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