Menus
Signature dishes include Hummus w/ Chicken Ragu, Smoked Cheddar Labneh, Hot Honey Halloumi, Pork Tenderloin Kebab and Frozen Lemon Meringue Bar. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
Nashville
Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.
Events
Book private dining or large party reservations taking place on November 1st, 2025 or later. Celebrate your next special event, get together or meeting at Aba Nashville in one of our private or semi-private dining spaces!
CJ Jacobson
Born and raised in Orange County, Chef CJ Jacobson’s craft revolves around Mediterranean food through a California lens – guided by freshness, balance, and vibrant flavors. After traveling the world and discovering his true passion for food while playing professional volleyball, he went on to train and hone in on his organic skills at the Le Cordon Bleu-affiliated College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena. Since launching his culinary career in 2004, he has starred in two seasons of Bravo’s Top Chef, won Top Chef Duels in 2014, and has cooked in some of the country’s most respected kitchens across California and Chicago. Today, CJ is the Chef Partner at Ema and Aba, Lettuce Entertain You concepts that reflect his signature style: seasonal, modern Mediterranean cuisine rooted in a light, Californian cooking.
