If you need a break from hot chicken and barbecue, Music City has some of the finest steakhouses in the nation. Whether you’re in the mood for Japanese wagyu or filet mignon, here are some of the best places for steaks in Nashville.
Best Places for Steaks in Nashville
Jeff Ruby’s
Jeff Ruby’s
Jeff Ruby’s is an upscale steakhouse that feature top-of-the-line service and USDA prime steaks along with fresh seafood and sushi.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Price range: $$$$
Bourbon Steak
Bourbon Steak is located on the 34th floor of the JW Marriott Nashville. Guests can enjoy 360-degree views of the Nashville skyline while enjoying high-quality cuts of American beef, Kobe beef, and wagyu.
- Neighborhood: SoBro
- Price range: $$$
Harper’s Steakhouse
Harper’s Steakhouse
Harper’s Steakhouse, one of Nashville’s newest steakhouses, is getting rave reviews. This globally-inspired destination in the SoBro area serves up 40 Day Dry Aged Bone-In NY Strip, Venison Chops, Elk Tenderloin, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Bison Tenderloin, and more. Harper’s wants guests to steak in style, so expect an elevated atmosphere, including a central bar, an outdoor patio, and a beautiful Garden Room.
- Neighborhood: SoBro
- Price range: $$$$
Kayne Prime
Kanye Prime
Kayne Prime has been a local favorite since 2011. This boutique steakhouse specializes in signature cuts of Japanese wagyu.
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- Price range: $$$$
Urban Grub
Urban Grub
Urban Grub is a local restaurant with an in-house butcher and charcutier to provide guests with high-quality meats and service.
- Neighborhood: 12 South
- Price range: $$$
Deacon’s New South
Deacon’s New South
Deacon’s New South is located on the first floor of the L&C Tower in Downtown Nashville. All of their premium selections of meats are dry-aged in-house.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Price range: $$$
The Southern
The Southern
The Southern is a Nashville restaurant staple serving wood-fired meats and shuck-to-order oysters. You can expect locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
- Neighborhood: SoBro
- Price range: $$$
STK Nashville
STK Nashville
STK Nashville is a stylish steakhouse that features a one-of-a-kind steak program. Each piece of their USDA beef is primarily from farms in Iowa and Nebraska.
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- Price range: $$$
Carne Mare
Carne Mare
Carne Mare is a modern Italian chophouse from James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini located on the ground level of the W Nashville. The massive shareable tomahawk platter is a big hit.
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- Price range: $$$$
Oak Steakhouse
Oak Steakhouse
Oak Steakhouse, located on the ground level of The Westin Nashville, features a chef-driven menu offering a variety of top-quality Angus beef selections.
- Neighborhood: SoBro
- Price range: $$$$
Eddie V’s
Eddie V’s
Eddie V’s, located at Fifth + Broadway, is a top-quality seafood restaurant that also serves delicious prime steaks. If you’re a fan of surf ‘n’ turf, add Eddie V’s to your list.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Price range: $$$$
The Palm
The Palm
The Palm is one of the most well-known steakhouses nationwide. The Nashville location sits across from Bridgestone Arena. Guests can expect high-end aged prime beef and hand-selected steaks served in an elevated atmosphere.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Price range: $$$$
Skull’s Rainbow Room
Skull’s Rainbow Room
Skull’s Rainbow Room, located in Printer’s Alley in the basement of the historic Southern Turf building, is known for their nightly jazz music, mouthwatering steak dinners, and refreshing crafted cocktails.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Price range: $$$$
Ruth’s Chris
Ruth Chris
Ruth’s Chris is known for the way they serve steaks. Each steak is seared in an 1800-degree broiler, topped with fresh parsley, then served on a 500-degree plate.
- Neighborhood: West End
- Price range: $$$$
Del Frisco’s Grille
Del Frisco’s Grille
Del Frisco’s Grille is an upscale chophouse known for serving delicious cuts of meats with fresh crab, stuffed shrimp, and lobster tails.
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- Price range: $$$
Morton’s
Morton’s
Morton’s is a luxury steakhouse chain located within walking distance of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the Ryman Auditorium. Guests can expect an extensive wine menu, elegant side dishes, and prime-aged beef.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Price range: $$$$
Sperry’s
Sperry’s
If you venture about twenty minutes outside of Downtown Nashville you’ll find Sperry’s—a long standing Nashville favorite! Sperry’s has been serving delicious steaks since 1974.
- Neighborhood: Belle Meade | Cool Springs
- Price range: $$$
Stoney River
Stoney River
Stoney River is a popular steakhouse chain that serves hand-cut stakes in a polished atmosphere with a focus on excellent service.
- Neighborhood: West End
- Price range: $$$
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is a high-end steakhouse chain located on West End Avenue across from Centennial Park. The fine-dining eatery serves premium prime steaks and best in-class seafood.
- Neighborhood: West End
- Price range: $$$$
Jimmy Kelly’s
Jimmy Kelly’s
Jimmy Kelly’s is a family-run steakhouse that has been serving premium beef since 1934. Guests can expect great steaks, attentive service, and a vast whiskey selection.
- Neighborhood: Elliston Place
- Price range: $$$$
E3 Chophouse Nashville
E3 Chophouse Nashville
E3 Chophouse Nashville is a ranch-to-table restaurant that serves beef from the E3 Family ranch located in Fort Scott, Kansas and other E3-certified ranches. The ranches raise all-natural E3 Angus cattle with no antibiotics, steroids, or added hormones! The Nashville location is owned by the families of Adam LaRoche, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan.
- Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village
- Price range: $$$
Char
Char
Char is a southern-style modern steakhouse that offers USDA prime cuts of meat. All cuts are served with a delicious loaded baked potato.
- Neighborhood: Green Hills
- Price range: $$
House of Cards
House of Cards
House of Cards is a magic-themed dining concept that serves delicious steak options like Kobe beef, filet mignon, NY strip, bone-in ribeye, Japanese wagyu, and more!
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Price range: $$$$
The Farm House
The Farm House
The Farm House focuses on quality food and service. The farm-to-fresh restaurant serves some of the best New York Strip Steak in Music City!
- Neighborhood: SoBro
- Price range: $$
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Great list! Only one missing. Farmhouse has one of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. If they are still open post-pandemic, they deserve a top spot here.
Eddie Vs!!!