"I am sorry to hear the Sylvan Park location closed this week 😔. I ate here during the holiday season due to its pop-up Nutcracker theme and the food was DELICIOUS! It was quiet, service was okay but the decor was lovely and did I say the food was delicious? We had the salmon and steak & potatoes; both entrees melted in our mouths. I look forward to trying the Berry Hill location."

"Perfect Spot Between Upscale Dining and a Bar Scene I had some coworkers in town and was looking for a dinner spot that wasn’t too upscale (Nashville has plenty of those) and wasn’t a bar either (we’ve got plenty of those too). Common Grounds in Berry Hill ended up being the perfect place in between.. hints the name The food was excellent — from the Bang Bang Shrimp and Scallops to the Birria Tacos and Ceviche, everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. I’ll be back for that smash burger! The vibe was relaxed but still nice enough for a work dinner, the service was great, and the prices were refreshingly reasonable. If you’re looking for a spot just outside the chaos of Nashville that’s affordable, chill, and still delivers amazing food, Common Grounds is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend."

"Checked in for burger week here! The staff was great and attentive, pretty casual spot. I got the smash burger with a side of the crispy squished potatoes. I couldn’t bring myself to order asparagus, carrots, or cauliflower to accompany my smash; maybe they all seemed too healthy, seemed unnatural. The fingerlings were good, and worked as a French Fry sub. The burger came out looking delicious- Bun was the right texture, airy, but not dying under the gravity of the juicy meats, pickles, etc. Mouth feel was great on the burger itself making me think they got the grind right, meat/cheese ratio worked in that beautiful melty way that heat, grease, and cheese do- without shame I did add a little mayo. The pickles were serving that tang that really is part of what the Platonic Form of a burger’s flavor profile should be. My only judgement is if you’re slinging smash burgers- get in there and actually smash them, like lock the elbow and drop the weight- keep them loose and crispy and super smashed— as you can see from the picture, not enough smash to really get the crisping effect, which, at least I think is the point of the smash Regardless-overall respectable showing and super pleasant to eat it’s so easy to get in the weeds and confuse yourself when making the humble cheeseburger- these guys are getting it pretty right"

"The experience, food, and service at Common Ground is reliably excellent. As a locally owned business, it is refreshing that the owners personally manage operations and are there working alongside their staff. We visited the Berry Hill location for happy hour Friday. Matt (a co-owner) was extremely competent and professional. The happy hour drink and food menu is outstanding and well-priced. You can enjoy at the bar or seated at any table. The avocado toast, crudite (with hummus and Boursin), and the roasted potatoes were impressive offerings on the happy hour food menu. The Berry Hill location is cozy and upscale-casual with mellow lighting and cool music. The Sylvan Park location is great too! Check it out!"

"Truly enjoyed coming here. The bartender was so nice, I forgot to tell her I am allergic to avocados and it come on the tacos. She took care of it, I apologized profusely, but never made me feel bad about making it over when it was clearly my fault. She insisted on making it over. We need more people like Emily in this world."