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

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

4.5 (973)
$31 to $50
American
151 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201

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7:00 PM
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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 973 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rutledge Downtown Nashville offers a beautiful ambiance and "amazing service" with standout servers like Steve and Austin. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," including steak, sushi, and lobster mac and cheese. Though some found prices high, the overall experience is highly recommended for special occasions or a night out.
973 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at The Rutledge, Downtown location, and we will be back. Drew was our server and was very knowledgeable about the menu. The apps, The Rutledge California roll and Spicy Tuna Roll were both tasty. We ordered 3 8 oz filets, Scallops and Braised short beef. The sides were excellent, green beans, asparagus, loaded baked potato, and lobster mac & cheese. Overall a great dining experience celebrating our Granddaughters Birthday. We had dessert back at our house so we did not partake in dessert.

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  2. Kate

    Nashville20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food cannot be beat! A little annoyed with the 3% credit card charge…just adjust the price of the food!

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  3. Ivette VIP

    Fort Lauderdale8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience celebrating my son's birthday. The service was on point, they had a musician arrive at about 7pm in the bar area, which was incredible. He actually sang "Happy Birthday". We ordered steaks and they were on point, the drinks were amazing and they had this b-day shot that was delectable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  4. Carl

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Steve did a particularly good job; was friendly and attentive.

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  5. Ginger

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tom, also known as Chris Farley was absolutely amazing. I would have to say one of best waiters I’ve ever encountered. What a gem!

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  6. Anne

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got a tomato soup with my meal! It was the best I’ve ever had. All our meals were very good! There was a musician playing. Very clean and staff were attentive.

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  7. Scott

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good and reasonable portions, the staff were very friendly and pleasant.

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  8. Iris VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had 7 people at our table and every person agreed the food was amazing. There was no skimping on the portion size, more then enough to eat,

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  9. Nathan

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fiancé and I came in a few days before our wedding to celebrate with family and we loved it! Our waiter, Steve, went above and beyond for us and made it an amazing experience. We will definitely be back whenever we’re in Nashville and hopefully we have Steve as our waiter again.

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  10. Krystal VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing and Tania, our server, was outstanding

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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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