Wedgewood-Houston’s pasta kings are trading in their rolling pins for ribeyes. Brothers Ryan and Matthew Poli, the team behind neighborhood favorite Iggy's, are planning Claymore, a new steakhouse aimed at a 2027 opening at 622 Hamilton Avenue. It is a big swing for the duo, shifting from carb-centric comfort to a meat-forward concept on one of the area’s busier dining blocks.
According to Nashville Post, the new spot will be called Claymore and is slated for the Hamilton Avenue address, with the news arriving via a press release that identified the brothers and their roles. The outlet reports that the Polis are eyeing a 2027 debut, although a firm opening date and full menu details have not yet been made public.
From Pasta To Prime Cuts
Ryan Poli, a former chef at The Catbird Seat, handles the kitchen side of the partnership, while Matthew Poli leads beverages and front-of-house operations. The two brought those skills together at Iggy's, a pasta-focused restaurant in Wedgewood-Houston that has quickly turned into a neighborhood draw. The restaurant’s team information outlines the brothers’ résumés and duties, with Iggy's noting Ryan’s Catbird Seat credentials and Matthew’s beverage background.
Wedgewood-Houston's Restaurant Scene
The Wedgewood-Houston strip has been steadily reshaping into one of Nashville’s livelier dining corridors, where tight, chef-driven concepts tend to find an audience fast. Nashville Scene praised Iggy's focus on handmade pasta when it opened and pointed to the neighborhood’s appetite for fresh, locally rooted ideas.
What Claymore Could Add
If Claymore hits its target, the space at 622 Hamilton Avenue would bring a classic steakhouse profile to a block increasingly known for intimate, chef-led spots. Nashville Post notes that the announcement arrived via press release but did not include a full menu, seating layout, or locked-in opening date, which keeps the project firmly in the “watch this space” category for now.
The Poli brothers continue to operate Iggy's on Merritt Avenue while developing Claymore. Concrete details about Claymore’s menu, service style, and exact opening timeline have not yet been shared. This story will be updated when the owners or their representatives release more information.
