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The most beautiful restaurant in Nashville! - The Rutledge Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

4.5
4.5
914 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
The Rutledge is a chic eatery known for its culinary excellence and an upscale ambiance surrounded by artwork from famed photographers and artists such as Terry O’Neill, RETNA, and Alec Monopoly. Our menu highlights include handmade sushi rolls made with freshly sourced ahi tuna flown in every other day from Hawaii and an expansive wine list that includes our own private label, Revelette, grown in Napa Valley. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (615) 678-8063
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Here at The Rutledge, we offer a wide array of ways to bring groups together with private and semi-private options. We are able to accommodate groups of all sizes and promise a beautiful view of Nashville with every booking. For Private Dining and Event inquiries please call 615.678.8063 for details.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 914 people are saying

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Great for scenic views

  • Nashville

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rutledge Downtown Nashville offers a "classy and exclusive" dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "fantastic" meals, including the "Tuscan shrimp pasta" and "lobster mac & cheese," complemented by a "beautiful" ambiance. Service, especially from server Steve, is consistently praised for being "attentive" and "knowledgeable."

914 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steve was an outstanding waiter and gave my gf and I a beautiful experience

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  2. Kelvin

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server (Drew) was very attentive to our needs. He made great recommendations and demonstrated very good Customer Service skills.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steve, our server, was one of the best we’ve had. He sold the menu and the menu didn’t disappoint. Was there for SEC Tournament with the guys and we’ll all be bringing our wives back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First timers! Food was amazing. Drinks amazing! Loved the ambiance! Will absolutely return !

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  5. Devonta

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at the Rutledge was absolutely amazing. The service here was absolutely incredible Steve helped us with the menu giving us details with every dish and drink that we had questions about. Absolutely incredible!

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  6. TonyN VIP

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Steve(?), “Tommy Boy”, was great…fun, and very attentive to our needs throughout the meal…never felt rushed. Nice atmosphere. Will def be back!

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  7. Lynn VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice meal at the Rutledge, especially thanks to our waiter Steve, who was very gracious and engaging.

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  8. HannahT

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The prices are high and the value of the food doesn’t seem to match. I paid $26 for a ceaser salad that had 6 leaves of romaine in it. The flavor and taste was good, but seemed expensive. Desserts were great.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks Steve, and team for making our first visit to the Rutledge such a great one! We enjoyed it!

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  10. Bob

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the restaurant; but Steve our server was the highlight. First time in 50 years I've had a server who KNEW OUR NAMES and used them throughout the evening. Felt very personal. He made the evening for us.

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The Rutledge Downtown Nashville is rated 4.5 stars by 914 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

151 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 678-8063
  • Private party facilities
    Here at The Rutledge, we offer a wide array of ways to bring groups together with private and semi-private options. We are able to accommodate groups of all sizes and promise a beautiful view of Nashville with every booking. For Private Dining and Event inquiries please call 615.678.8063 for details.
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