José Andrés Group to Debut in Nashville Exclusively at W Nashville in 2026
José Andrés Group (JAG) is thrilled to announce that it is bringing its award-winning culinary creativity to Nashville with multiple new restaurant and bar experiences opening at W Nashville in early 2026.
“Nashville has this incredible spirit…the music, the people, the energy. Of course, people know it as a music city, but more and more I think we can call it an amazing food city, too! There’s a real culinary movement happening here, and we’re so proud to become a part of it.” – José Andrés
For their debut in the Nashville market, José Andrés Group is happy to share the arrival of several beloved concepts – Zaytinya, Bar Mar, and Butterfly – to W Nashville. Beyond these restaurants, guests can look forward to a reimagined food + beverage concept at WET Deck, relaunching with an expanded bar and refreshed outdoor space designed for a day-to-night experience. Additionally, a new premium José Andrés Group banquet + catering menu will be introduced, bringing the group’s signature culinary excellence to elevate events and celebrations at the hotel.
Sam Bakhshandehpour, Global CEO of José Andrés Group, shared, “Few cities blend booming growth with soul like Nashville – and partnering with W Nashville offered the ultimate stage to share our creations with a city where music, food, and creativity come together in perfect harmony. The hotel’s design and spaces offered the perfect canvas for our creations. Choosing to start our next chapter in Nashville felt natural – it’s a place that celebrates authenticity, and that’s exactly what we plan to bring to the table.”
“W Nashville has always been a place where bold design, elevated experiences, and local culture collide, and our partnership with José Andrés Group takes that vision to the next level,” said Christopher Cannon, General Manager of W Nashville. “We’re honored to welcome such iconic culinary concepts to our hotel and to the city. From Zaytinya’s vibrant Mediterranean flavors to the rooftop energy of Butterfly, these new venues will not only redefine dining in the Gulch, they’ll become part of the rhythm of Nashville itself.”
Introducing José Andrés Group To Nashville
Zaytinya brings a vibrant Mediterranean culinary journey to Nashville, featuring a menu rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece and Lebanon. Locals and visitors will be introduced to an elevated mezze dining experience that blends authentic and original dishes, dramatic design and warm hospitality. Zaytinya is an award-winning concept originally launched in DC over 20 years ago, with additional locations in New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and South Beach.
José Andrés Group is also set to open Bar Mar, showcasing brilliant renditions of seafood classics as well as JAG’s iconic, globally-inspired meat selections – further solidifying the restaurant as the first of its kind in Nashville. This dynamic restaurant celebrates the bounty of the sea, with modern takes on dishes that you know and love, festive cocktails and a bright, beautiful atmosphere that interweaves the nautical with the elegant. This will be the second location of Bar Mar, with the original located in Chicago.
A recently launched concept by JAG, Butterfly, will quickly become Nashville’s go-to cocktail lounge and premier rooftop destination. Located on the 13th floor of W Nashville, Butterfly will feature nearly 360-degree sweeping views of the city, a clean selection of agave spirits, and light bites such as ceviches and tacos in a high-energy atmosphere.
José Andrés Group (JAG) is the creative team behind renowned dining concepts and the dynamic media company named for Chef and Founder José Andrés. Originally conceived as ThinkFoodGroup with co-founder Rob Wilder, and now led by Global CEO Sam Bakhshandehpour, the company reflects the breadth of its mission to change the world through the power of food through its innovative restaurants and thoughtful storytelling across multi-media platforms. With 40 restaurant and bar concepts in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Orlando, and Washington D.C, and The Bahamas, José Andrés Restaurants offer culinary experiences that span from food trucks to world-class tasting menus, including the two Michelin starred minibar by José Andrés in Washington, D.C. Formed in 2021, José Andrés Media was created to share how food connects people around the world. The production company specializes in unscripted and scripted television series, books, podcasts, and digital short- and mid-form content with a focus on food-related stories and characters, and the culture of food. José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator, Emmy Award-winning television personality, and humanitarian, twice named one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People,” and awarded “Outstanding Chef” and “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation as well as the inaugural “Icon Award” by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. For more information, visit www.joseandres.com.
Central to Nashville’s vibrant Gulch neighborhood, W Nashville, part of W Hotels and Marriott International, Inc., immerses guests in a locally-charged cultural scene that celebrates the city’s diverse creative community through music, art, design, and craftsmanship. Honored with Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards and named “Best Hotel” and “Best Place to Swim” in Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Awards, the property offers 286 rooms, 60 suites, and over 26,000 square feet of outdoor space, including the city’s largest hotel pool area at the 10,000-square-foot WET Deck. With six street-access venues—including the signature Living Room lounge—W Nashville delivers a thriving day-to-night experience for guests and locals alike. Sophisticated yet grounded in Southern soul, the hotel is a magnet for tastemakers seeking elevated hospitality in the heart of Music City.
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