When it comes to delicious dining in Music City, the stakes are high, and our steakhouses are second to none.
From romantic date nights to group celebrations, and every occasion in between, these are some of our favorite steakhouses in town to wine and dine until your heart (and your tastebuds) are content.
Old Hickory Steakhouse
Tucked inside the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Old Hickory Steakhouse takes hotel dining to a new level. The hotel’s signature restaurant showcases expertly seared 1855 Black Angus Beef within a grand two-story house located in the resort’s stunning atrium for gorgeous balcony views surrounded by breathtaking indoor gardens as far as the eye can see. (marriott.com)
Must-Try: Tomahawk Steak
What’s life without a little indulgence? This incredible cut is a splurge you won’t regret.
Sperry's
For 50 years, Sperry’s has been a Belle Meade staple, attracting locals and visitors alike since 1974. Famously the home of Nashville’s first salad bar, Sperry’s maintains its old-school charm while staying current with a menu of phenomenal steaks, fresh seafood, and dressings, soups, and sauces all made from scratch. Sperry’s also has a second location in Cool Springs with more room for private dining, and two Sperry’s Mercantile locations with one in Belle Meade and one in Bellevue. (sperrys.com)
Must-Try: Salad Bar
You simply can’t come to Sperry’s without enjoying the city’s first salad bar. The perfect start to your meal, there’s a reason it’s still a Music City mainstay 50 years later.
The Southern
Located right in the heart of downtown, The Southern Steak & Oyster utilizes beloved flavors of the South with carefully curated ingredients for a true Music City meal. Expect exceptional oysters, fresh seafood, an impressive selection of steaks, and classic Southern favorites with a twist at this one-of-a-kind eatery. (thesouthernnashville.com)
Must-Try: The Nudie Suit
This custom steak selection, served with fries and grilled asparagus, pays homage to its namesake, Nudie Cohn, who was famous for making custom-tailored suits for Nashville stars. Similarly, the chefs at The Southern make custom-tailored steaks for guests.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Featuring prime-aged beef, delicious seafood, and signature steakhouse sides, located on Church St. within walking distance to some of Nashville’s best venues and attractions, Morton’s makes for an excellent dinner before catching a show. Or, swing by for a nightcap and enjoy a cocktail and bar bites at the restaurant’s Bar 12-21. (mortons.com)
Must-Try: Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake
Decadently divine and filled with chocolatey goodness, you’ll want to save room for this dessert. Trust us.
Bourbon Steak
Soaring 34 floors high in the sky atop JW Marriott Nashville is Bourbon Steak— a restaurant that brings new meaning to dinner with a view. Here, Michelin Star Chef Michael Mina delivers an unforgettable dining experience comprised of high-quality cuts of American beef, Kobe beef, and wagyu, not to mention an incredible selection of seafood and shellfish, all served with a heaping side of 360-skyline views. (nashvillebourbonsteak.com)
Must-Try: Maine Lobster Pot Pie
Not only is this the ultimate comfort meal for those chilly winter months ahead, but it also comes with a tableside presentation to further elevate your dining experience.
Carne Mare
Carne Mare, located within the W Nashville hotel, is an Italian chophouse by James Beard award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini designed to be a true night out. The steakhouse features hand-selected cuts of steak, fine seafood, Italian specialties, vegetarian-friendly options, and an award-winning beverage program for an elevated dining experience in a contemporary, yet approachable, environment. (carnemarenashville.com)
Must-Try: Spicy Crab Lettuce Cups
The perfect precursor to your main entrée, these bites pack a punch with an Italian chili crisp for an unexpectedly delicious starter.
Harper's
Dine in style at Harper’s, where global inspiration meets American roots. With an impressive selection of cuts, decadent enhancements, and a plethora of entrées, Harper’s takes your taste buds on a trip around the world. (harpersnashville.com)
Must-Try: Nashville Chicken & Waffle Tower
As much as we love a night out at Harper’s, waking up for their brunch is just as enticing. A true Southern classic served in a fun new way, this dish is a brunch must.
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
This Cool Springs favorite boasts an expansive dining room, elegant ambiance, and unbelievable cuisine. Perry’s offers 17 ways to customize your steaks and chops, surf & turf signatures, and exceptional tableside presentations. (perryssteakhouse.com)
Must-Try: Perry’s Famous Pork Chop
Of course, the steaks are sensational, but Perry’s pork chops are famous for a reason. The seven-finger high pork chop is carved tableside and will keep you coming back for more.
Halls Chophouse
When this Charleston favorite arrived in Nashville it was immediately welcomed with open arms and has quickly become a fixture of Music City’s dining scene. Featuring top- tier steaks, hearty family-style sides, and an impressive wine list, dining at Halls is an elevated experience anchored by warm hospitality. (hallschophousenashville.com)
Must-Try: Allen Brothers Steak Hot Dog
Dinner often gets all the glory, but lunch is a meal that should never be missed. Stop by Halls for lunch for an unexpected and delicious meal: a 4 oz Prime beef hot dog served with pepper relish and parmesan-truffle fries.
STK Steakhouse
Forget the notion of stuffy steakhouses, STK brings the energy with a sleek bar and lounge, dazzling chandeliers, intimate seating, and music you can’t help but groove to. Choose from a selection of mouth-watering steaks available in small, medium, and large formats, or opt for one of the many seafood options. Plus, STK has one of the best happy hours in town. (stksteakhouse.com/venues/nashville)
Must-Try: Selection of Wagyu Steaks paired with the Pumpkin Bourbon Smash.
Available on the Welcome Back Pumpkin menu throughout November, this pairing is a seasonal treat you won’t want to miss.
The River House
Located on the ground floor of Bridgestone Tower, this airy, upscale restaurant boasts soaring ceilings, glass walls, a stately marble bar, and a sophisticated interior. The menu is just as remarkable featuring steaks, sushi, seafood, and more. (theriverhouserestaurant.com)
Must Try: Parmesan Crusted Halibut
You can’t go wrong with any of the entrées, but this parmesan crusted halibut with champagne Beurre Blanc is especially divine. Make it even more decadent by adding jumbo lump crab.
Char
This Southern-style modern steakhouse is a can’t-miss Green Hills dining destination. Serving USDA Prime and Choice cuts of meat, fresh seafood, shareable home-style sides, and more, Char is sure to satisfy for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. For an extra elevated evening, head to the lounge area for nightly live piano performances from the Nashville Jazz Workshop. (nashville.charrestaurant.com)
Must-Try: No-Filler Crab Cakes
No filler — need we say more? This delectable appetizer is filled with jumbo lump crab, herbs, spices, and lemon tarragon butter.
Cork & Cow
Franklin favorite Cork & Cow has been delighting diners with a menu of approachable yet adventurous offerings since opening its doors in 2011. The menu changes up to eight times a year to showcase the season’s best using locally sourced ingredients, and the restaurant boasts over 100 bottles of wine to ensure the perfect pairing with every meal. (corkandcow.com)
Must-Try: Baked Truffle Gnocchi
The sides at Cork & Cow are just as impressive as the mains, and the Baked Truffle Gnocchi with brown butter and parmesan is the ultimate addition to any meal.
Kayne Prime
Stylish, moody ambiance meets the comforts of a classic American steakhouse to create a chic dining experience at Kayne Prime. Enjoy modern interpretations of market-driven, fresh, farm-to-table creations ranging from the classic cuts you know and love to one-of-a-kind works of culinary art. (kayneprimenashville.com)
Must-Try: Housemade Bacon
Topped with Kayne Prime’s house-spun maple cotton candy, this bacon is beyond belief.
Deacon’s New South
Located on the first floor of the historic L&C Tower, Deacon’s New South is centered around authentic Southern flavors with global inspiration for a distinctly Nashville dining experience. Home to one of the largest dry-aging facilities in the Southeast, expect a premium selection of perfectly aged steaks along with delectable sides and desserts. (deaconsnewsouth.com)
Must-Try: Dry-aged Bone-in Ribeye
Known for their dry aging, you can’t go wrong with any of the steaks at Deacon’s, but the bone-in ribeye is a favorite you have to taste to believe.
E3 Chophouse
This Hillsboro Village gem has some celebrity investors (the Nashville location is owned by the families of Adam LaRoche, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan), but at E3 the chops are the true star of the show. And it’s a meal you can feel good about, as 10% of all net profits of E3 Chophouses go to the E3 Ranch Foundation, which serves combat Veterans, fights against human trafficking, and provides support during humanitarian crises globally. (e3chophousenashville.com)
Must-Try: Surf & Turf
Can’t decide between steak or seafood? Savor the best of both worlds with a wood fire-grilled 6 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon with a butter- poached jumbo Maine lobster tail.
Fleming’s
With premium Prime steaks, best-in-class seafood, and creative vegetarian options, there’s something to satisfy everyone at Fleming’s. Stop by the bar from 4 – 6 p.m. for Social Hour offerings every night of the week and enjoy shareable bar bites and $9 handcrafted cocktails. (flemingssteakhouse.com)
Must-Try: Prime Dry-Aged Ribeye
This 16 oz. Prime Dry-Aged Ribeye is a steak enthusiast’s dream and is served with a choice of Fleming’s signature butters: béarnaise, smoked chili, or herbed horseradish.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Since the first restaurant opened in 1965, Ruth’s Chris has become a dining staple known for quality meats and service to match. With their patented broiling method and perfected seasoning techniques, you can count on each USDA Prime beef cut being cooked to perfection. (ruthschris.com)
Must-Try: Ribeye
Served on a searing hot plate with butter, this USDA Prime Ribeye is marbled for flavor and deliciously juicy.
Hal’s
Atlanta staple Hal’s “The Steakhouse” found a second homein Nashville this summer and has already become a Music City favorite among locals and visitors alike. Expect relaxed sophistication in this warm and inviting atmosphere, live entertainment, and a menu comprised of award-winning steaks, delicious seafood, pastas, and so much more. (hals.net/nashville)
Must-Try: 12 oz. Center-Cut Filet
Grilled and finished with a butter sauce, you’ll be dreaming about this superb steak long after the meal is over.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
With sparkling chandeliers, Art Deco décor, and a stunning piano bar, Jeff Ruby’s captures all the glitz and glam of the Roaring Twenties. Dine on nationally acclaimed USDA Prime Steaks, seafood, and sushi alongside live nightly entertainment for an evening to remember. (jeffruby.com/nashville)
Must-Try: Boot Scootin’ Ruby
These boots were made for eating, and that’s just what we’ll do. Enjoy layers of caramel corn mousse, butter pie chunks, and salted caramel in this delectable boot-shaped cake.
Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse
Located in a stunning Southern mansion, Jimmy Kelly’s has been committed to steak and service since the first restaurant was founded in 1934. A lot has changed in the last 90 years, but the promise of a great steak and a generous portion of whiskey has remained constant. (jimmykellys.com)
Must-Try: Zander’s Mac & Cheese
You’ll want to add this side of creamy, cheesy goodness to any order.
Bob’s Steak and Chop House
For a classic steakhouse experience bursting with traditional charm, look no further than Bob’s Steak and Chop House. Connected to
the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, you’ll notice plenty of nods to Music City’s history throughout the restaurant, along with mouthwatering steaks, chops, seafood, and sides. Not to mention the best onion rings in town. (bobs-steakandchop.com)
Must -Try: Shrimp Platter
The best appetizer to curb your seafood cravings and kick off a meal, the platter comes with two of each: Shrimp Cocktail, Shrimp Remoulade, and Fried Shrimp.
Sinatra Bar & Lounge
Start spreading the news—Sinatra Bar & Lounge is a dining experience unlike any other. Located in the Icon-owned Southern Turf Building, Sinatra Bar & Lounge celebrates the legacy of Ol’ Blue Eyes by offering many of his favorites, including steaks, traditional Italian fare, and more. (sinatranashville.com)
Must-Try: 24 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye
You can’t go wrong with any of the steak options, but the 24 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye is a feast fit for the Chairman of the Board.
Oak Steakhouse
Modern flair meets classic American steakhouse at Oak Steakhouse. The chef-driven menu includes a variety of Prime Certified Angus Beef selections, small plates, and entrees that celebrate fresh Appalachian ingredients. (oaksteakhouserestaurant.com)
Must-Try: Oak Chocolate Cake
No dinner is complete without dessert, and the Oak Chocolate Cake is the pièce de rèsistance to cap off your meal.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
This Fifth + Broadway fav brings an upscale dining experience to the center of all the downtown action. In addition to premium hand-carved steaks and a pristine selection of seafood, diners can also enjoy live music in the V Lounge or at the bar for a true Music City dinner in the heart of the city. (eddiev.com)
Must-Try: The Big Eddie
Splurge on seafood with this show-stopping shellfish tower of wild jumbo gulf shrimp, blue point oysters, jumbo lump crab, fresh ahi tuna poke, Alaskan king crab, and Maine lobster on ice, accompanied by champagne mignonette, atomic horseradish, and house- made stone mustard sauce.