Nashville/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 01, 2020
Treat yourself at Nashville's 4 priciest steakhousesPhoto: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse/Yelp

Looking to try the best steakhouses in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end steakhouses in Nashville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Photo: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse/Yelp

Topping the list is Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, situated at 300 Fourth Ave. North. With 4.5 stars out of 325 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse and sushi bar, which offers seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. Look for filet mignon and crab fritters on the menu. 

Yelp can more information about Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse.

"Having celebrities at his restaurants is a common occurrence in Jeff Ruby's restaurants," the business notes in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "In fact, The Precinct, the first of his stable of high-end steakhouses, was founded in 1981 with the backing of several professional athletes in Cincinnati. With that said, Ruby knew even then that the key to having a successful establishment was to not only have great clientele but to deliver an absolutely incomparable total dining experience, one that is now known as The Jeff Ruby Experience."

2. Kayne Prime

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Kayne Prime, located at 1103 McGavock St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse four stars out of 866 reviews. Don't miss the housemade bacon.

Yelper Shaun T., who reviewed Kayne Prime on March 5, wrote, "This is a real top-end chophouse in the Gulch in Nashville. Contemporary setting with attentive service with Wagyu filets to NY strips and bone-in ribeye. Everything exceeded expectations."

Yelper Kristen M. noted, "For our meals, I ordered the filet, and my husband ordered the duck breast...both were delicious! For sides, we chose the creamed corn brûlée (amazing!) and the risotto tots. Even though we were so full, we had to try the baked banana bread! YUMMM!"

3. Rodizio Grill The Brazilian Steakhouse

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This location of the national chain Rodizio Grill The Brazilian Steakhouse, a steakhouse and gluten-free and Brazilian spot, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 482 Yelp reviews. Head over to 166 Second Ave. North, Suite C to see for yourself. In addition to beef dishes, the menu features pork, poultry and seafood.

If you're curious for more information, we found these details on Yelp about Rodizio Grill The Brazilian Steakhouse.

"Rodizio Grill is a traditional 'churrascaria' (Brazilian steakhouse) where the style of service features a rotation of the meats around the dining room table, as well as the rotisserie style of cooking," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Guests can enjoy Rodizio Grill's priced-fixed experience which features unlimited appetizers, gourmet salads and, for its main event, a parade of perfectly-grilled meats carved tableside by dashing Brazilian gauchos."

4. Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill

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Check out Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill, which has earned four stars out of 287 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the steakhouse and New American spot, which offers steaks, seafood and more, by heading over to 3015 W. End Ave. The menu offers items like New York strip steak and ribeye steak.

We turned to Yelp for an overview of Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill.

"Stoney River is an upscale steakhouse, specializing in hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood selections, signature salads and house specialties," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail, local draft beer or glass of wine from our boutique wine list. Whether relaxing at the bar or dining in the comfortable atmosphere, our mission is to provide the highest quality food in a polished environment, delivered by professional servers with a sense of genuine hospitality."

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