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

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

4.4
4.4
909 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
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
    (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
    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 909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 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 offers a "classy and exclusive" dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "fantastic" meals, including the "Tuscan shrimp pasta" and "lobster mac & cheese," complemented by a "beautiful" ambiance. Service, especially from server Steve, is consistently praised for being "attentive" and "knowledgeable."

909 Reviews
  1. Devonta

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at the Rutledge was absolutely amazing. The service here was absolutely incredible Steve helped us with the menu giving us details with every dish and drink that we had questions about. Absolutely incredible!

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  2. TonyN VIP

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Steve(?), “Tommy Boy”, was great…fun, and very attentive to our needs throughout the meal…never felt rushed. Nice atmosphere. Will def be back!

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  3. Lynn VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice meal at the Rutledge, especially thanks to our waiter Steve, who was very gracious and engaging.

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  4. HannahT

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The prices are high and the value of the food doesn’t seem to match. I paid $26 for a ceaser salad that had 6 leaves of romaine in it. The flavor and taste was good, but seemed expensive. Desserts were great.

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  5. Bob

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the restaurant; but Steve our server was the highlight. First time in 50 years I've had a server who KNEW OUR NAMES and used them throughout the evening. Felt very personal. He made the evening for us.

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  6. zig1

    Omaha12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time we've been here. Love the food. Highly recommend the lobster roll

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steve was such a great server. He was very nice, efficent and made our experience personable. I will def be back

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  8. Kelsey

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loveddd the service!! Everything was PERFECT! Will be coming back

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  9. Lovely

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance was great beautiful place, the service in my opinion could have been much better! The burger is pretty good!

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  10. Fred

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary at the Rutledge was fantastic. The ambience was exactly what you would expect from an upscale venue. The food was incredible and our server Steve was outstanding. He came at all the right times to check on us and helped make the evening a lot of fun. A memorable experience! Fred and Stacie.

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The Rutledge Downtown Nashville is rated 4.4 stars by 909 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 20 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
    (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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