Lavish steakhouseDowntown$$$$
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Live music over the bar every night and desserts shaped like sneakers and handbags at a lavish downtown steakhouse. Come for the show.
#4 in Steakhouses
What to get
- Air Ruby dessert (Nike AirMax, LV bag or boot replica)
- Six-cheese baked mac
- Silky mashed potatoes
When to go
Come for a drink with the live piano/band over the bar before or after dinner elsewhere (local tip).
Insider tip
Live nightly entertainment on a stage above the main bar (official).
Heads up
Infatuation (7.3, Feb 2026) found steaks 'often chewy' and the sushi hasty; locals say it's best for the show, and service can feel 'very average' unless you're a regular.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 434-4300
- Website
- jeffruby.com/nashville
- 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 Something out of date?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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