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

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

4.5
4.5
382 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The Rutledge Downtown Nashville is a modern American grill offering a wide variety of menu items from sushi to bone-in ribeyes, craft cocktails, incredible wine selections, and staff that give southern hospitality its meaning.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 48 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm

  • 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.

  • Neighborhood

    Nashville

  • 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 382 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was phenomenal, she really made my partners bday really nice! Food was great and loved the atmosphere. Will definitely be back.
  2. Shane

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bill, the manager, was incredible to us. Taylor, the waiter, was great!! Food was spectacular. First time going and we will go again!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food and drink were good but a little bit pricey. In addition, my husband had the roasted prime rib for dinner and we were charged for a bone in rib eye, a difference of $22. Unfortunately we did not realize that we were overcharged until the next morning.
  4. JillL

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Great experience overall. Really enjoyed the Ahi Tuna.
  5. MonicaG

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience for our special occasion dinner. Steve made great suggestions and the food was excellent. Everything cooked perfectly. Thank you for a memorable evening.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience is great from the service to the food. Definitely on the top of my list.
  7. Jennifer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For starters, the place is beautiful!! Our server, Mackenzie, was incredible! So so sweet! The food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. Strongly recommend!
  8. NashTM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It was decent. Not the best experience at this price point in our opinion. Staff seemed more concerned with turning tables than providing an experience. While our server did great there seemed to be a lot of staff who seemed around that didn’t seem to know what to do. There was a weird dynamic between an abundance of staff hanging out by the entrance and stone faced managers congregating by the stairs. Food was okay but nothing spectacular to make us come back. The overall vibe didn’t seem to fit the upscale feeling they were going for. We did enjoy the live DJ and thought he did a good job. The place is just okay in my opinion but feel they need to evaluate the staff. We kept joking that it felt like it was mob run. The place was nice and clean and the seats are are comfortable but I probably won’t come back as I think there are better options in town. It may work for others if they want a nicer lunch spot… but I don’t feel it’s a good fancy dinner spot.
  9. LindseyS

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing amazing Amazing best dinner I’ve been to in nashville ever
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed my experience. Service was on fleek. Food was yum. Dessert was even better. Ashlea was a blast. She loved a good laugh
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience!! The service, the food, the vibe … all spectacular!
  12. Shelley

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Cool ambience. Great service. Food was good…not amazing, and overpriced in my opinion.
  13. Tina

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location, great bar set up, amazing decor, phenomenal service from Casper !
  14. Littlelish

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely night at this lovely restaurant! Food was incredible, definitely deserves its rating!! Our Waitress Mackenzie was absolutely fabulous!! Really made our experience so fantastic! We will definitely be back!
  15. NMF1

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Great atmosphere but that's where it ends. Service started out well but then we couldnt find our server anywhere. Food was bland and didn't match the description - some spice is expected on a spicy tuna roll. I'd go back for drinka but eat somewhere else.
  16. EmilyM

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were looking for a fun evening out and the Rutledge was perfect! The food was delicious and the drinks were even better.
  17. SarahW

    St. Louis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Worst dining experience ever. 3 servers introduced themselves but no one took care if us. Waited over half an hour for drinks. Special dietary needs were ignored (even after the manager claimed that the benefit of eating at a nice place, is they can prepare the food how you need it.) Steak rolls were full of fat and disgusting. Salmon was not completely cooked. Shrimp pasta dish was too salty to eat. Server was awkward at best, unknowledgeable about the menu, and just terrible in general. This place is a joke. The only thing it has going for it is the atmosphere.
  18. Dominique24

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this facility was amazing. I definitely recommend you try it.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent ambiance and food. Very Knowledgeable waitress and mixologist did an amazing job with cocktail and then mock tail.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! The ambiance was great. We celebrated a birthday! Drinks and food was great. Will definitely be back!
  21. Tori

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food was incredible. There are still so many things I want to try on the menu. However, our server was not attentive whatsoever and kept getting distracted. It took 15-20+ mins to get drinks.
  22. ChristinaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My hubby and his celebrated our anniversary here and everything was amazing. Food drinks and overall atmosphere was great. Definitely will be returning. Must have: Lobster Mac and Cheese
  23. HailCorduroy

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Lights were very bright in our area for half our dinner.
  24. AmyR

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic. Nice restaurant, meets swanky club vibe.. 20/10 will be back!
  25. LeahB

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had reservations around 8 pm. They were ready for us as soon as we arrived. We went to the bar. Bill the bar manager was awesome. He made sure our drinks were perfect and the vibe at the bar was great. We decided to sit at the bar I would definitely recommend this place !!
  26. AnnG

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cool atmosphere and excellent food. The appetizers were great and really enjoyed the filet and ahi tuna. Friendly service.
  27. Charlie53

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Appetizers were great, burger was overcooked and brussels were soggy, could not eat.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Food was great. Would have liked some jazz or music.
  29. KimberlyB

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional bartender (Bill) and server (Madison). We had an amazing time celebrating my birthday.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the whole vibe! Great wine selections, our sushi rolls were amazing! Not to mention the multi layer chocolate cake!! Great, date night place!
  31. megan

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and service
  32. Roggirl

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat, especially if you don’t feel like being at a honky tonk! Our waitress, liberty, was very attentive. Definitely will go back when we visit again.
  33. JohnB

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had was delicious from the ribeye to the filet mignon sushi. Also, this place had the best cornbread I've ever had in my entire life and I would consider myself a corn bread aficionado.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The hospitality provided by our server Steve was exceptional! We will definitely be back if we are in the area again.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Madison was an excellent server and the sushi was fabulous
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just overall wonderful experience!! Will be back this weekend!!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Really great and exciting. I loved the ambiance at Rutledge!
  38. EllenS

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely environment. Not very busy although some large groups came in during the meal. Server was nice, but the meal pace was slow; we spent over 3 hours there and did not even have dessert. Food was good, particularly the starter shrimp banh mi, but entree was not hot. No dessert or treat offered for birthday celebrant. Parked at the Four Seasons per info online,but they do not validate and cost was $30. This should be noted in Yelp and Open Table.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Francesca was so sweet and gave such great service!! She was so knowledgeable on the menu and gave great recommendations! Definitely get the salmon and the spinach and artichoke dip! We will be back!
  40. MadilynG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place! Our waiter Steve Rutherford was one of the best waiters I’ve had! He was so helpful and was very kind. The food and the drinks were amazing. Will definitely be going back!

FAQs

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville is rated 4.5 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 48 times today
Google Map for The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

151 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Nashville

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm

  • 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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