The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

Name: The Rutledge Downtown Nashville
Address: 151 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN, United States, 37201
Telephone: (615) 678-8063
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

307 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 38 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
Website
https://www.therutledge.co/fsnashville
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.

Location
151 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
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

Popular dishes

Lobster Bites
our signature lobster on crostini
- Mkt
Spinach & Artichoke Dip$14.00
served with sour cream & warm tortilla chips
Shrimp Wonton$16.00
jumbo shrimp served with hot honey
Charcuterie Board$26.00
assortment of meats, cheeses & house-made preserves
Tuna Crisps*$22.00
crispy wonton chips topped with ahi tuna, jalapeno-mango salsa, avocado, micro greens & teriyaki
Steak Rolls$20.00
served with chimichurri
Shishito Peppers$14.00
seared with Himalayan sea salt
Avocado Deviled Eggs*$14.00
topped with candied bacon
Shrimp Banh MI$16.00
crispy shrimp, yum yum sauce & naan
Tuna Tartare*$22.00
avocado, cucumber, radish & toro sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
blood orange cocktail sauce & lemon
Truffle Parmesan Fries$14.00

Sushi

Santa Monica Roll*$15.00
California roll topped with baked salmon
Alaskan Roll*$15.00
salmon, avocado & cream cheese
Spicy Tuna*$15.00
tuna, cucumber & avocado
Nigiri*$15.00
four pieces of your choice: tuna or salmon
Pressed Sushi*$17.00
tuna, avocado & spicy mayo
California Roll*$13.00
crab avocado, asparagus & red pepper
Shrimp Tempura Roll*$15.00
shrimp, asparagus & cucumber
Filet Mignon Roll*$21.00
filet, avocado, cream cheese & jalapeno

Pizza

Margherita Pizza$18.00
roasted tomato, fresh mozzarella, pesto & fresh basil
Roasted Veggie Pizza$20.00
assortment of roasted seasonal vegetables, homemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella & topped with citrus arugula salad
Spicy Sicilian Pizza$22.00
hot sopressata, salami, roasted garlic & red pepper flakes
Pizza Blanco$18.00
pesto, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & oregano
Three Cheese$20.00
sharp cheddar, fontina & mozzarella

Entrees

Signature Lobster Roll
New England lobster in tarragon tartar on potato roll served with your choice of side
- Mkt
Scottish Salmon*$34.00
9oz served with choice of side
Hand Cut Ribeye**$47.00
14oz served with choice of side
American Wagyu**$78.00
8oz filet served with choice of side
Ahi Tuna*$38.00
freshly sourced from Honolulu, HI, lightly seared & served with choice of side
Filet Mignon**$49.00
8oz served with choice of side
Mahi Mahi*$34.00
jerk seasoning, served over a coconut infused rice cake with fresh mango salsa
½ Rotisserie Chicken$28.00
lemongrass peppercorn glaze & served with choice of side
Signature Marinara$26.00
served over angel hair pasta with marinara or pesto
Seasonal Ravioli$24.00
rotating seasonal selection
Tuscan Shrimp Pasta$28.00
served over angel hair pasta, sauteed capers, tomatoes, red pepper and topped with 3 wild caught shrimp, fresh basil, lemon, white truffle oil and pesto
Roasted Prime Rib**$38.00
14 oz served with choice of side
Bone-In Cowgirl Ribeye**$62.00
16oz served choice of side

Salads

add grilled chicken or shrimp | $10, add tuna or salmon | $16, add filet mignon | $20, add grilled portobello | $10

Shrimp & Avocado Salad$27.00
jumbo zesty shrimp, avocado, lime, onion & agave citrus vinaigrette
Kale Caesar$18.00
kale blend topped with parmesan, croutons & Caesar dressing
The Rutledge Salad$18.00
red onions, cucumbers, cheese, egg, tomatoes, carrots, croutons & choice of dressing
Strawberry Salad$28.00
spinach, almonds, cranberries, apples, feta cheese & grilled salmon tossed in citrus vinaigrette
Thai Filet & Noodle**$29.00
seared filet pieces, avocado, cucumber, basil, mint & agave citrus vinaigrette
Fresh Chopped Salad$19.00
kale blend, almonds, bleu cheese crumbles, crispy red onion with sweet honey mustard
Caprese Salad$18.00
heirloom tomato, fresh basil and mozzarella drizzled with olive oil & balsamic

Sandwiches & Burgers

Prime Cheeseburger*$24.00
prime chuck, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & garlic aoli
Lobster Roll Lite
New England lobster in tarragon tartar on potato roll with kettle chips
- Mkt
Chicken Sandwich$18.00
"Nashville hot" chicken, pickle & coleslaw
The Chicken Avocado$20.00
spicy mayo, monterey jack, roma tomato, avocado & spinach
Portobello Sandwich$20.00
grilled portobello, roasted red pepper, spinach & basil aoli
Mahi Tacos$22.00
mahi, coleslaw, chimi churri & avocado on a flour tortillas
French Dip**$25.00
shaved prime rib, monterey jack & au jus

Sides & Soups

Mashed Sweet Potatoes$9.00
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
Loaded Idaho Baked Potato$10.00
French Fries$9.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese
- Mkt
Skillet Cornbread$9.00
Brussels Sprouts$9.00
Kale Couscous Salad$9.00
Broccoli$9.00
Grilled Portobello$9.00
Lobster Bisque$16.00
House Soup$12.00

Dessert

Berries & Cream$12.00
Layered Chocolate Cake$14.00
Lemon-Berry Mascarpone Cake$14.00
Apple Cobbler$14.00
Cookies & Milk$11.00
Ice Cream & Sorbet$9.00

Coffee, Etc.

Drip Coffee$4.00
Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino$6.00
Latte$6.00
Tazo Tea$5.00
Sparkling, Pellegrino$7.00
Still, Acqua Panna$7.00

What 307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant! It was beautiful establishment, food was delicious! Modern venue, would definitely come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my Fiancé’s birthday! We had the best experience. She said it was the best sushi she has ever had. Thank you The Rutledge! We will absolutely be back!
M
Mommyofcarolineandelle
San Antonio
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated daughter’s 21st birthday. It was amazing!
A
Alex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing brunch option! Had the Prime Breakfast Hash and French Toast - both were phenomenal. Will definitely be back!
R
Rian
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the food and the location was so beautiful!! We will definitely be back for the shrimp wontons. Richmond was a wonderful server!
CW
CaitW
Nashville
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! This is a special place and really enjoyed it!
KG
KatG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing experience here! Food was great and loved the ambience.
S
Susan
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service! Fun vibe! Great wine list! Great apps!
JP
JanaP
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great atmosphere and convenient location for downtown outings. We will definitely be back!
MK
MaryKitch
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely perfect for an amazing dinner right before the symphony. Love the location, food and fun ambience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food and atmosphere were great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So this was actually my second time & it was actually better than my first time but don’t get me wrong my first time was great. This time around I came for my birthday with a small group of friends & when I say my waiter was absolutely amazing. He was like an Angel sent from heaven. His energy was very peaceful. I believed he might have been training the young lady with him but they both did extremely great. Both very kind, both seemed genuine, and caring. I will be honest a lot of times when I go into certain places with me being black I never know how I am going to be treated but I will say my guest & I were treated amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH 🤍✨ Also check out my reel on Instagram I made from my first time @pamelajoy_
N
Neb9
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Rutledge was a beautiful place with very attentive staff except for the host. She was everywhere but her job. The wait staff is phenomenal. Food was delicious. They don’t do anything special for birthdays which was a little disappointing but my girlfriend still enjoyed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and service. Hats off the the chef!!!
JA
JoAnneM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Blake, was super upbeat and helpful. The menu has a great variety and our table of 4 all ordered something different. Everyone LOVED their meal!
AN
ANGELAV
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Blake was awesome!! Food and scenery was very beautiful. Clean bathrooms and delicious food!
BB
BillB
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made reservation here for dinner before a Nashville Symphony evening. Glad we did! Perfect. Nice trendy ambience and vibe. However, very comfortable. Friendly greeting and service. Food excellent. Tuna sushi amazing. Lobster Mac and cheese a great side choice. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very accommodating
NT
NancT
Nashville
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful afternoon. Food and service could not have been better.
CI
CherylI
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fresh, portion size on point. Great tasting each entree.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for brunch with 7 people. We are locals and didn’t think we would find a place to accommodate us. However, lucky for us, this place is new and it isn’t known for brunch! It is a limited brunch menu but it’s enough options. Great drinks. Amazing location and the interior is very pretty. I just want to go somewhere that I know food and drink will be good and this is that place. It is not crazy pricey for me personally but I can see where alcohol can make it so. The staff is awesome! Only thing 🫣 is that parking next to it is $30 for 2 hours. So I don’t know about y’all but if I go out I personally don’t care and I always valet! Haha The men thought it was a Sunday brunch challenge and tried to find “free” or cheap parking. So one found $20 bucks 2 city blocks down and the other found $15 in the opposite direction. So we get dropped at the door, cuz it’s freezing and after, we walk because the food was so good we felt like a house! ALWAYS remember to wear comfy shoes! It was worth it!
KA
KristyA
Nashville
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great selection of food and drinks. Very laid back atmosphere where all attire and people are welcome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Our server had too many tables. He had no choice but to neglect us. Wasn’t his fault. The food was OK. This is more of a tourist location for the woo girls to post content with modern aesthetic. Won’t be going back.
SM
SeriouslyMel
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious - I had ahi tuna and my friend had the salmon. Server was fun and helpful. Hip atmosphere. Great pre-symphony dinner spot.
T
Tameka
Atlanta
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really good. My steak and my guest’s salmon were undercooked but the issue was quickly corrected
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my birthday and they wrote me a little card. It was so cute! The service was amazing and the food was Devine
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited the downtown nashville location for a birthday dinner. The service and food was great. Our server was prompt at taking our orders and answering any questions we had. Overall great experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a fun experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for my husband's birthday and the staff went out of their way to make our celebration special!! From its beautiful modern vibe with vibrant art on the walls to the delicious meals and attentive service we could not have asked for a better place to celebrate.
GX
GioX
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food2service3ambience5
Very inconsistent meals. 3 people ordered the same thing, scrambled eggs all different for each of us. It was basic and nothing you’d expect from the Rutledge. The place was dead on Saturday early afternoon and able to accommodate my larger party than expected. Liberty our server was attentive and a pleasant server. Parking is reduced pricing if validated there but still high. Beautiful restaurant, I wouldn’t recommend brunch there compared to the other choices in the area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience3
The service was great, however the food was ver lackluster for the price. The place was dead when we walked in which should have been a sign. Anyway, I don’t think I’d ever go back, but it just didn’t have anything that made me want to order any more food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
Ambiance is amazing, food was marginal. Cold, poorly cooked, and just average. Lots of choices in Nashville, this won’t be on the list.
G
Gang
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good vibes for date night or friendly gathering with a small group
LR
LeslieR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere, outstanding food and knowledgeable waiter. Such a lovely evening.
KD
KristineD
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite new restaurant in Nashville! Great food! Amazing drinks and the best service ever!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Week night was very quite. Ambiance is very cool. Service great. Food did not hit the mark. Although we only did fish.. no steak. Steak rolls were alright. On the upside. It was cheaper. Would try again.
RH
ReneeH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing time. Our waiter Jake and the manager Xander took care of us throughout the night. The service was as great as the food. Definitely recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time at The Rutledge, Cedric took great care of us. And the food was pretty good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, the Strawberry Burlesque mocktail was yummy and the service was excellent. I will definitely be back, especially for the lobster!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, amazing food, will return

FAQs

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville is rated 4.6 stars by 307 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 38 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

Website
https://www.therutledge.co/fsnashville
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.

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

Make a reservation

Additional information

Pressed Sushi

Lobster Bites

Steak Rolls

Starters

Lobster Bites

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$14.00

Shrimp Wonton$16.00

Charcuterie Board$26.00

Tuna Crisps*$22.00

Steak Rolls$20.00

Shishito Peppers$14.00

Avocado Deviled Eggs*$14.00

Shrimp Banh MI$16.00

Tuna Tartare*$22.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries$14.00

Sushi

Santa Monica Roll*$15.00

Alaskan Roll*$15.00

Spicy Tuna*$15.00

Nigiri*$15.00

Pressed Sushi*$17.00

California Roll*$13.00

Shrimp Tempura Roll*$15.00

Filet Mignon Roll*$21.00

Pizza

Margherita Pizza$18.00

Roasted Veggie Pizza$20.00

Spicy Sicilian Pizza$22.00

Pizza Blanco$18.00

Three Cheese$20.00

Entrees

Signature Lobster Roll

Scottish Salmon*$34.00

Hand Cut Ribeye**$47.00

American Wagyu**$78.00

Ahi Tuna*$38.00

Filet Mignon**$49.00

Mahi Mahi*$34.00

½ Rotisserie Chicken$28.00

Signature Marinara$26.00

Seasonal Ravioli$24.00

Tuscan Shrimp Pasta$28.00

Roasted Prime Rib**$38.00

Bone-In Cowgirl Ribeye**$62.00

Salads

Shrimp & Avocado Salad$27.00

Kale Caesar$18.00

The Rutledge Salad$18.00

Strawberry Salad$28.00

Thai Filet & Noodle**$29.00

Fresh Chopped Salad$19.00

Caprese Salad$18.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

Prime Cheeseburger*$24.00

Lobster Roll Lite

Chicken Sandwich$18.00

The Chicken Avocado$20.00

Portobello Sandwich$20.00

Mahi Tacos$22.00

French Dip**$25.00

Sides & Soups

Mashed Sweet Potatoes$9.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Loaded Idaho Baked Potato$10.00

French Fries$9.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Skillet Cornbread$9.00

Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Kale Couscous Salad$9.00

Broccoli$9.00

Grilled Portobello$9.00

Lobster Bisque$16.00

House Soup$12.00

Dessert

Berries & Cream$12.00

Layered Chocolate Cake$14.00