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Bob's Steak & Chop House
A Texas-born steakhouse in the Omni, connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Meals start with warm bread and half-sour pickles.
#8 in Steakhouses
What to get
- 22-oz bone-in cote de boeuf ribeye
- Dry-aged pork tomahawk
- Bread pudding with Grand Marnier caramel
When to go
Pre- or post-Country Music Hall of Fame (it's connected to the museum).
Insider tip
Every meal starts with free warm bread and half-sour pickles (Infatuation).
Heads up
Tourist-dense location; chain.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 761-3707
- Reservations
- recommended
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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