Prime + Proper, the modern steakhouse imported from Detroit, has landed at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville Yards and parked its glass-front dry-aging cases right on Broadway. Inside, the dining room leans into drama: marble surfaces, Art Deco-style lighting, high-backed curved booths, and tableside flair, all backed by a sizable wine cellar. The restaurant folds in its Knife Society membership, rare "unicorn" cuts, and playful touches like crab beignets and a Nashville whiskey-aged ribeye, with an in-house butchery keeping the whole operation on display.
A Theatrical Steakhouse With A Local Twist
A review in Nashville Lifestyles praised both the room and the service, calling out the way the menu mixes high-gloss luxury with local nods. Chef Steven Agosto highlighted one centerpiece cut in particular, saying, "Our Nashville whiskey-aged cowboy ribeye is a dish that really connects our steak program to Tennessee’s distillery heritage."
Where It Sits And How To Book
Prime + Proper takes over roughly 7,200 square feet on the street level of the Grand Hyatt and seats about 185 guests, with a private dining room and a 14-seat bar anchoring the space, according to Prime + Proper’s website. The restaurant asks guests to book through Resy, and its opening and permit details also appear in local city beer-board filings.
Menu And The Aging Program
The core menu and a downloadable hotel version outline a serious aging game, with super-aged beef options in the 45–90 day range alongside more traditional steaks. A seafood section includes dry-aged fish, and the downloadable menu spells out the Nashville whiskey-aged cowboy ribeye in detail, along with other cuts. Local coverage points to Nashville-only items such as crab beignets and chicken-fried lobster, with the hotel menu and the published review filling out the full list of offerings.
Local Partnerships And Technique
The Nashville outpost leans into Tennessee ingredients and technique. Staff described misting certain steaks with a local whiskey during a 30-day dry-age and cooking over Tennessee white oak, tying the steak program to area distillers and a specific smoke profile. Those sourcing and design notes were laid out in the restaurant’s opening materials and regional press coverage.
Practical Details And Membership
For now, Prime + Proper is serving dinner nightly, with brunch slated to follow at a later date. The Knife Society membership layers on extras such as personalized steak knives and member-only events, according to the restaurant’s public information. Reservations, menus, and current hours are listed on the restaurant’s site and in Resy entries for the Nashville location.
Whether you are in town for a show or hunting for a downtown splurge, Prime + Proper is positioning itself as Broadway’s dressed-up steakhouse, loud in its presentation yet deliberate about sourcing and technique.
