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

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

4.5 (959)
$31 to $50
American
151 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • 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 959 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rutledge Downtown Nashville offers a vibrant atmosphere, complemented by "amazing service" and "delicious food." The restaurant's stylish interior and proximity to Broadway add to its appeal. Steve, a standout server, consistently enhances guests' experiences with "exceptional" service. Highly recommended for its "fantastic" cocktails, diverse menu, and welcoming staff.

959 Reviews
  1. Josh

    Alabama2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    perfect music level so you can talk service was wonderful table was nice had view of walking bridge and what l belive to be some kind of transaction occurring across the street

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  2. Todd

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Steven was amazing and made us feel right at home.

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  3. Tracy VIP

    Memphis/West TN10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in town for a concert so I wanted to find a place near Nissan and it was perfect. Steve, our server, was very friendly- even offered to take pictures of us. He made a point to remember our names. The drinks were tasty and nice pours! An espresso martini is my go to before a concert and it was a delicious way to end our dinner. My only complaint was that the steak was a tad under medium, according to my husband.

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  4. Kaylee

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time with all the other Metallica fans in our section. The food was great!

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  5. Shannon VIP

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals....wine list is just ok but still good..just excellent food!!

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  6. Michael

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations at a restaurant we could walk to. What a find. The restaurant was amazing. Great view. Our server, Nate, was very friendly and helpful. The meals were very well portioned and very good. Would definitely dine here again.

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  7. Pam VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and our server, Austin was exceptional!!

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  8. Cassi

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff, atmosphere and food were amazing. We enjoyed our dinner

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  9. Taylor VIP

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such a wonderful experience at The Rutledge. Our waiter, Steve, was great!

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  10. Kennedy

    Saskatoon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at The Rutledge thanks to our waiter Steve. He was so kind, patient, and knowledgeable, providing great recommendations for food and drinks that we really enjoyed. Highly recommend!

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The Rutledge Downtown Nashville is rated 4.5 stars by 959 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Nashville
  4. Nashville
  5. Downtown / Sobro

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

151 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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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