We are of the opinion that big days should be celebrated! From holidays to anniversaries, promotions to graduations, big deals signed, clients in town, or just because you want a delicious steak, check out one of Nashville’s best steakhouses, listed below.
Our Recommended List of Nashville’s Best Steakhouses
Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina
Neighborhood: The Gulch
Website: nashvillebourbonsteak.com
Located on the highest floor of the luxurious JW Marriott Nashville, Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina offers some of Music City’s best views. With large windows surrounding you, each table allows you to see the sunset or Nashville’s skyline sparkle. The views complement the steakhouse’s exquisite culinary program, featuring high-quality cuts of American beef, Kobe beef, and wagyu. Beyond steak, the restaurant serves unique offerings like a lobster pot pie served tableside — which includes an entire lobster — and an award-winning wine program boasting over 800 selections.
Experience one of Music City’s best views at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina. Image: Bourbon Steak
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Deacon’s New South
Neighborhood: Downtown
Website: deaconsnewsouth.com
Located in the historic L&C Tower in the heart of downtown, Deacon’s New South is a modern steakhouse with a Southern slant. The A. Marshall Hospitality concept stands out as a locally owned, independent restaurant that is beloved by locals and visitors alike for its impeccable service and high-quality food and drinks, offering an updated and creative take on the region’s traditional cuisine. Boasting the largest dry-aging facility in the Southeast, Deacon’s premium selection of meats is dry-aged in-house and complemented by Gulf-inspired seafood dishes and inventive sides inspired by locally sourced produce. The bar features an impressive selection of spirits, wines, and cocktails developed in the style and aesthetic of the post-prohibition and art deco eras.
You’ve never had a steak quite like Deacon’s…dry-aged to perfection in-house. Image: Deacon’s New South
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Oak Steakhouse Nashville
Neighborhood: Downtown
Website: oaksteakhouserestaurant.com
With an emphasis on seasonal offerings, Oak Steakhouse Nashville is a can’t-miss concept from the award-winning team at Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Guests can expect a chef-driven menu with contemporary spins on steakhouse classics, including their Char-grilled Gifford’s Bacon, Oysters Rockefeller, and beloved Dry Aged Bone-in Prime Ribeye. Utilizing Certified Angus Beef® wet-aged and dry-aged steaks as well as locally sourced produce, the menu offers everything from small plates and sharable sides to Southern-inspired entrees. Open seven days a week, the steakhouse’s soaring ceilings and large windows paired with warm wood and leather finishes offer the perfect celebratory ambiance in downtown Music City.
Delicious cuisine AND a beautiful atmosphere? What more could you ask for? Image: Oak Steakhouse Nashville
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Bob’s Steak & Chophouse
Neighborhood: Downtown
Website:bobs-steakandchop.com
Find a classic steakhouse experience at Bob’s Steak & Chop House, located in Nashville’s Omni Hotel. Specializing in big, flavorful steaks that are hand-selected from the top two percent of USDA prime beef, most cuts are butchered in-house, and due to their high quality and marbling, are only seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper. Bob’s is an example of the traditional American prime steakhouse, combining simple elegance, a lively atmosphere, fine wines, and large cuts of the finest meats and seafood.
Bob’s Steak & Chophouse delivers a traditional American steakhouse experience that’s rooted in the finest caliber of flavor. Image: Bob’s Steak & Chophouse
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Char
Neighborhood: Green Hills
Website: nashville.charrestaurant.com
Char is a Southern-style steakhouse offering daily lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Char’s modern yet inviting dining room is complemented by a lively piano bar featuring nightly entertainment and a jazz trio during their weekend brunch. Menu highlights include USDA Prime and Choice cuts of meat, home-style sides to share — including hand-cut truffle fries and caramelized onion mac n’ cheese — and an extensive list of wine and bourbon. A private dining room is available to book for meetings and events, as well as off-site catering options for delivery or pick-up.
At Char, indulge in steak, fresh seafood, home-style sides, brunch, and a selection of classic cocktails, wine, and bourbon. Image: Char
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It goes without saying, all of the steakhouses listed above are known as top steakhouses in Nashville and serve consistently delicious meals and we highly recommend them!
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