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

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

4.5
4.5
927 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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 927 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 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 stands out for its "amazing service" with servers like Steve and Todd earning high praise for their attentiveness and personal touch. The restaurant offers a "beautiful ambiance" and a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like sushi and lobster mac and cheese. While some dishes were considered average for the price, the "atmosphere and staff" make it a "must-visit" destination.
927 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steve was a fantastic server, especially since he was training Maddie. Both gave us everything we could ask from a service perspective. We had ordered a bottle of wine and everyone had a steak, all beautifuly cooked and delicious. Would 100% dine there again next time I’m in Nashville. What was a guess on a reservation, turned out to be a fantastic experience. I wanted a good steak dinner, and I got exactly that.

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  2. Amy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We truly enjoyed our experience! The food was delicious and the service was phenomenal! A true 5 star experience. The only aspect that we would change would have been the music, but it did not hamper the experience!

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  3. Amelia

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drew was a great server, the tomato soup and the Mac and cheese were also really yummy. thank you!!

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  4. Kristina

    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hunter, our server was what made our evening so special!! Our group of 8 was impressed with his professionalism and could tell how much he really wanted us to enjoy our time there!! Hunter was wonderful and gave the best recommendations!!!

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  5. Jesse

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic dinner at the Rutledge. Server Drew great; attentive and charming without being overbearing. We ordered off all corners of the menu and enjoyed all items.

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  6. Jaden

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Celebrated my Birthday at the Nashville location! Our waiter Steve was AMAZING! He was so kind and helpful, and just made our dinner experience so so nice! If dining at the Nashville location I would recommend him, 10/10 service!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pleasure of being served by Steve during my recent visit, and I must say, the experience was great! From the moment we sat down, Steve greeted us with a warm, welcoming smile that immediately set the tone for a wonderful meal. He also remembered all 3 of our names. Steve made sure we had everything we needed and helped us in making great picks for our meal.

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  8. Joy

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Started with Surf & Turf roll which served our party of 4. My husband had the lobster roll which came out in two rolls of packed buttery lobster yumminess. The braised short rib was perfectly prepared, tender and falling off the bone. The others in our party enjoyed the black & blue filet salad and the prime rib. Service was excellent. And we started with drinks at the bar with great service there too! Would highly recommend!

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  9. Heidi

    Denver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great location. Waiter was nice and personable but we felt forgotten about, when one person wanted another drink he didn't ask anyone else, forgot to bring plates for apps and we couldn't find anyone to bring them over. Food truly was just average

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  10. Ryan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steve provided us the best experience in Nashville we’ve had yet! Chris Farley would be proud!

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The Rutledge Downtown Nashville is rated 4.5 stars by 927 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 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
  • 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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