Best steak in Nashville

56 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/nashville

Diners widely recommend Bourbon Steak, and many point to the rooftop view while several praise the fries and the steak itself. One suggests it for visitors who want the view, and others pick it for special occasions. People describe it as pricey, and one commenter says the major steakhouses in town are much alike. Three commenters feel it charges extra for the location or is poor value for the food, with one finding the mood gloomy, and another says to avoid it.

22 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/nashville

Most people who weigh in recommend Hall's Chophouse, and two say it is the pick hands down, and a few single out the dry-aged ribeye, with one calling it the best steak in town. A few praise the service, and one commenter who rarely eats steak loved the whole outing. Several describe it as pricey, and one mentions poor parking. Three commenters report service that declined over repeat visits or was poor, one found the filet closer to pork roast than steak, and two others were unimpressed or call it just very good.

22 people recommend, 12 warn against itvia r/nashville

Most people recommend Kayne Prime, and several call it good or great, with a few pointing to its wide range of cuts. A few find it pricey. Two found it underwhelming or overrated, and one of them suspects that visit was an off night. Several feel it has slipped in recent years or since COVID, one reports poor meals on repeat visits, and another finds the vibe a bit try-hard. Many in the Bourbon Steak comparison thread rank Bourbon ahead, though two put Kayne Prime first.

18 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/nashville

Many commenters recommend Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, and one rates it the top dining experience in town for its sides, service and ambience. Two say it has been consistently good, and one suggests starting with the shrimp cocktail. It is called pricey, and one diner found the wagyu good but too costly to order again. Two commenters were less impressed: one called it the most mediocre steakhouse they have tried, and another agreed.

17 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/nashville

Most people recommend Harper's, a steakhouse that also serves other dishes, and two praise the steak and two the atmosphere. One calls it a pricey favorite for special occasions, and one reports consistently good results over several recent visits. Three say it is pricey. Two find it unimpressive or only okay for the cost, one says the kitchen would not cook a steak as requested, and two find it loud or the seating unrefined, though one of them suspects an off night.

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/nashville

Many diners speak well of Oak Steakhouse, and one calls it their favorite steak in Nashville. One finds it an easy reservation with little buzz and consistently enjoyable, and one who went recently found the steaks surprisingly good. Another likes the atmosphere but says it can get crowded. One feels it was once excellent but is no longer worth the cost.

9 people recommendvia r/nashville, X

Several commenters rate Bob's Steak & Chop House among the best steakhouses in Nashville, and a couple feel it is underrated. One diner says the Wagyu filet was unlike anything they had had before, and another liked the free bread and pickles. One commenter finds the steaks good rather than great and under-seasoned.

7 people recommendvia r/nashville, X

People recommend Bricktop's, and one diner says the steak is great. One regular of the Cool Springs branch calls the NY strip one of the best steaks in the area, and another called the steak frites the finest they have had. One names it among their top five steakhouses. That regular only assumes the West End restaurant is as good.

7 people recommendvia r/nashville

People recommend The Standard, and one diner says its filet is among the best they have had. One calls it their usual steakhouse and another picked it for an anniversary and loved the atmosphere. Three note it does not get mentioned much, and one ranks it sixth in a list of downtown steakhouses.

7 people recommendvia r/nashville

People recommend this spot. One commenter who has been several times calls it a fun experience, and another found it a solid choice on a first visit. One says the steaks are good with sides and bread included, and another says it excels at flat-top cooking.

7 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/nashville

Most people who weigh in recommend Stoney River, and two praise the coffee crust, with one calling the coffee-cured filet great. A couple single out the salads. Caveats: one family found the steak entrées lacking flavor, one commenter has had hit-or-miss visits, one feels it has declined under its owning group, and another was unimpressed.

6 people recommendvia r/nashville

Six commenters name Eddie V's Prime Seafood for steak, and one says its steaks are as good as its seafood. One ranks it among the top steaks in Nashville for its flavor, and another calls it their favorite lately. In a ranked list of downtown steakhouses, one commenter puts it last of seven.