I've been to Rutledge downtown, and it was amazing. I wanted to take my family to a more convenient location in Franklin, but boy was that was a huge mistake.. So many disappointments and incredibly overpriced! Sushi was disgustingly bad; the rice was undercooked and it just wasn't quality. A couple of us didn't even finish our meals because they just weren't good. I will say that my steak was flavored and cooked well, but not quality you'd expect. The charcuterie board was mostly fruit, drinks were obnoxiously expensive (even for the area and level of restaurant), and how dare they say that vanilla box pudding was creme brûlée!! It was absolutely disgusting! I think that really sent me over the edge. Service was good, but we all left saying that we were ripped off and will never go back. read more

My husband says 2.5 stars... The waitress was great(Taylor). The cocktails were delicious (not pictured) Old Fashioned and The Sapphire. The food was okay. Lobster Roll & Fries - Good and different. Steak Rolls - Yuck (Taylor had these taken off even thought we didn't ask because we didn't eat them) Pressed Sushi- tasted like it was made yesterday. Rice was ice cold and hard. Hurt to eat like I was biting into ice cream. Shrimp Wonton- yum. I would order again Chocolate cake- also yum. Great with coffee or espresso. The coffee was perfect for me. Nice and strong. My husband said espresso was good. read more

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McClain was a top notch waitress. Very nice vibe. This is a place where you enjoy dinner so don't come here if you are in a rush. The Tuscan shrimp has some kick to it. The filet mignon you could cut with a fork. The appetizers were great. Overall great experience read more

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Everything was amazing. Service, food, ambiance. Could not ask for a better place for a date night. My wife and I always dress business when we go out and we felt right at home. read more

Probably the best aesthetic from all of the restaurants we visited in Nashville. It was truly impressive. We only had appetizers (avocado deviled eggs and some Shrimp tempura rolls) which were pretty good Would love to come back and try their entrees. read more

We had dinner here last night with a group of friends. I read a number of negative reviews before going. I was pleasantly surprised. The service was good and the servers were very pleasant and friendly. The food was very good and the menu was not "run of the mill" and had a variety of great choices. We had Oysters Rockefeller, the tuna and shrimp cocktail appetizers. We also ordered the burger , French dip, sushi and lobster rolls. All appetizers and entrees were very good. All in our party were pleased with the service and food. I would definitely go back and recommend The Rutledge. read more

Both apps were amazing (shrimp, avocado eggs) . Steak was cooked correctly and was delicious. Service was attentive and helpful. Ambiance felt upscale but not stuffy. read more

This place is usually very crowded at Happy Hour (especially downtown Nashville) but we zipped right in. We appetizer our way through dinner and drinks and never felt rushed by the waiter who was very attentive but not pushy. We ended up staying almost 3 hours grazing and catching up w/friends. Good atmosphere and lovely dinner. Recommend! read more

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For those of us who frequently dine in Cool Springs, we've needed a place like this for a very long time! True, no area of Tennessee offers fast food, cheap eats, and every single American franchise like the enormous span of businesses between exits 67 and 69. But the Rutledge finally fills a long-standing void for an upscale restaurant with serious cuisine on the east side of I-65. THE PROS - The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is so fabulous that I think it rivals Prince's South, 400 Degrees, and Silo as one of the top hot chickens in Middle Tennessee! I didn't see that coming, maybe the best-kept hot chicken secret in town! The batter is unique with fine crumbs and the perfect spice level, all surrounding the most tender chicken patty. It comes with pickles and a very good slaw. The spinach and artichoke dip is seriously among the best I've ever tasted, with ample pieces of artichokes and a flavorful parmesan sauce like I've never had! I think we needed more chips though. At this point, I was about ready to hand out a 5-star rating! THE CONS - The shaved prime rib in the French Dip Sandwich was very fresh, but the meat needed to be warm, not cold. The brie on the sandwich doesn't work either, flavorless, gooey, distracting. Admittedly, the best french dip on the planet is only 2.5 miles away at BrickTop's and nothing compares! Unfair or not, this french dip needs work. THE PRETTY GOOD - The lobster mac & cheese side item is enormous, and both the size and richness require a party of four to share it! The crispy breadcrumb topping is stellar and the chunks of actual lobster are amazing! But I prefer cheesy macaroni over creamy macaroni, and this is extremely creamy! Again, that cream sauce is so rich you can't eat it alone! THE SMALL DETAILS - Little things make The Rutledge a great restaurant, from the comfy white chairs to the insignia on the kitchen glass. Having no ice in the cold water is such a refreshing change (many people don't want ice, yet every restaurants insists on it). And the bathroom doors open outward instead inward, finally! Very few restaurants offer this, forcing one to touch the bacteria-laden door handle after washing their hands before returning to eat. Thanks for the little things Rutledge. We'll be back. read more

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Not sure where to start.... I have never seen a restaurant staff so confused, or have trouble with the basics. First note.... I'm not old, or complaining in any way. But this place is having a struggle on whether it wants to be a dance club, or higher end restaurant. On several occasions our waitress either forgot something, or said, "I'm so sorry, the music is so loud, I couldn't hear what you are asking for". Multiple wrong dishes where delivered to our table throughout the night. Not a big deal, but come on. With Covid are they throwing that food out, or putting it back into inventory to serve again. As for the food, ordered three apps. Received two of them before our meal. Then the third arrived with my meal. Also, let me spare you the disappointment of ordering the "sweet corn" appetizer, or side. I had both..... It equates to $6 for one ear of corn, or $12 for two. Sliced 4 times/long ways, and thrown on the grill for a minute or two. Appetizer version was seasoned ok. "Entree Side" version had no seasoning, and was pretty bitter. They were out of nearly any and ever beer. Waitress blamed the distributor(s) because of Covid, but no other local restaurants seem to have this problem in the area. I picked up the tab for a business meal with 5 guests, including myself. A casual survey at the end/walking to our cars was, "eh it was okay". For the amount of my check, I expected a better response. My own personal opinion is the same as my customers. In the end..... At this price point, I'm honestly not sure there is a reason to come back. read more

The service and food were subpar - less than expected. First and last visit. Our server Patrick needs training on customer service. Not attentive to our needs but was super engaged with the others. I will not return as I can get better service elsewhere. The biscuits were super hard/crunchy, and our server stated that's how they're prepared. We feel the biscuits were sitting out and was probably the last batch. Shame on you for serving that crap! read more

Absolutely amazing experience at The Rutledge in Cool Springs! The service was exceptional, and Jacob took excellent care of us, making my birthday celebration extra special. The food was outstanding--do yourself a favor and try the lobster roll; it's perfection! Can't wait to come back! read more

I went to The Rutledge for brunch today with a friend and was immediately shocked by how empty the restaurant was for a Sunday during brunch time. I think we might have just been early because it did end up filling a little more. We ordered the cinnamon rolls which were delicious! I then ordered the French toast for my meal - also, delicious but it wasn't served with any syrup which I found odd. The breakfast potatoes were a great balance of salty and savory. My side of bacon was crispy and yummy. My friend ordered the avocado toast, which looked yummy. We ordered the mimosa flight which was only mildly disappointing for the price considering the juices we received were orange, pineapple, and cranberry juices - all from a bottle, not fresh squeezed or anything to really warrant the price point for me. I'm leaving four stars because I did feel like the brunch options were good, the prices were generally fair for Nashville food, and the staff were attentive. I would have liked to have seen more brunch cocktails besides just mimosas. Overall, a good option for Nashville brunch. read more

If underwhelming needed a new synonym - it now has one... i had high hopes for this place. I really did. The place is gorgeous. Don't get me wrong. We walked in and it was a really awesome ambiance off the top. The problem came after sitting down and ordering our first course. 1st of all. NO MIMOSA IN THE WORLD IS WORTH $17. I can get behind a spendy mimosa or Bloody Mary (especially with lots of garnish) but for a standard - out-the-bottle mimosa you've got to be kidding me ! So i passed on a boozy brunch and just went for the food. Overall we had deviled eggs to start (supposedly topped with candied bacon) , a few waffles for the kids (where two sliced strawberries constitute a $3 up charge ) and salads and some sushi for the adults. EVERYTHING was bland. There is literally no flavor character to anything we ate today. That and the presentation was awful. The deviled eggs were topped over and split onto the plate and the sushi was rolled loosely and impossible to eat. The service was ok... for a Chili's-but not for an upscale restaurant... not even mildly. We will NEVER BE BACK to this place. Why waste time in cool springs with places like this when you've got great options around the corner like Tupelo Honey, Brick tops or 55 South just a short drive away? Hell - I'd take Cheesecake Factory over this bland excuse for upscale dining any day. read more

The Rutledge - $15 waffle with bacon and added "fruit" ($12+$3 fruit charge ) - Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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My husband & I dined here again lastnight... He got the salmon because he remembered how good mine was last time we ate here, and I got one of their most popular entrées (lobster rolls)... I also got a kale couscous salad... The food was delicious... I suggest requesting their citrus vinaigrette to add to the salad, which I did. NOTE: I do have a major complaint about this place... Even though it's an upscale restaurant, the alcoholic drinks are over priced... I had the signature Pineapple Mojito, and it was delicious... But, I about fainted and threw up my food, when I saw the price of that drink $14.95... It mostly consisted of ice, Club Soda and mint leaves... So, it was a rip off... I'll never buy an alcoholic drink there again! read more

We stopped here for heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails before dinner, and the food and drinks were great! I will say the service was a little "awkward, "but that could've been because we came at a weird time in the day on a Saturday. Will go back and try their entrée soon, but if the appetizers are any indication, we will not be disappointed. read more

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Go here! The sushi was awesome and vibe of the restaurant was super nice and upscale. Even thought its a bit out of the way of downtown franklin, I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a nice bite after spending time in the area. Also-- the service was top notch. Our waitress Claire was kind and quick to get the food to us. read more

OH MY!!! Why can I not leave 6 Stars ! Katie was the BEST server! Request her and you won't leave disappointed. She consistently ensured the drinks were full, food was warm and tasty, and showed us the ultimate kindness. The food was out of this world! From the appetizer to the entree to dessert, our expectations were far exceeded. Deviled eggs were so fresh! The flavor from the lobster roll bruschetta! Salmon and Rib eye meal. The SWEET POTATO SIDE IS A MUST!!! The apple cobbler left us stuffed and drooling! Might need a wheel chair to leave this place!!! Or as a hostess to roll you home. read more

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Pleasant surprise, mostly with with quality of the food. I was hesitant at the beginning what to expect, since when I was trying to make reservation in "open table" credit card was required to guarantee reservation. AT the veru end that make a sense. Service was good. Happy hour is not a big deal, is one dolar of regular Price. Appetizers are half of the regular price and ends at 6pm. Now the all what we ordered was delicious, starting with Tuna Tacos and Spinach Artichoke dip. Avocado and Shrimp salad excellent and very generous portions. Quite a few very tasty shrimps. You will not leave the Rutledge hungry. Atmosphere is pleasant, noise level low and is easy to have conversation during the dinner. Like a lot a big art piece on the wall by the Artist named Alec. I don't know the technique, but it is a portrait of Nikola Tesla, one of the biggest scientist and innovator ever. read more

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We had the Ribeye and the Filet. Very tasty and cooked correctly at Medium Rare.. A little pricey, for it but worth the trip. Service was very good, but we went at off time and early. Music was just ok, with a little boots and chaps beats I could of done without. read more

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What an amazing place with an amazing menu. We ordered several items and they were all exceptional. Not only were the ingredients extremely fresh. They were also prepared to perfection. Our server Cameron was such an excellent server. He made several suggestions that we all ordered. His depth of knowledge about the menu and his perfectly attentive serving style made this meal very memorable. Well done to Cameron! We cannot wait to come back and visit. Also I was amazed at the very reasonable pricing. read more

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The food was excellent! I head steak and fries! The fries was so fresh! The steak was wonderful! The server was very nice! 10/10 will definitely be going back! The desser was top tier! read more

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The Rutledge is a great spot if you're in Franklin. The food was great and the atmosphere was clean and modern. The steak was cooked perfectly and the service was great. read more

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Stuck in a RUTledge There are times when the food in a restaurant isn't right. There are times when the service isn't quite there. And there are places where the management is inferior. Rutledge managed to hit the trifecta tonight. The only thing worse than having a bad dining out experience is having it at a place where the manager and staff don't give two craps. One of us ordered a filet, cooked medium rare. One of us ordered a burger, cooked well. The third ordered an item on the menu called steak rolls. Here is the description from the menu: "steak rolls, served with chimichurri." The burger came out and was sitting in a pool of blood. The steak was a smack on the butt from being able to run back out in the pasture. The "steak rolls" were seemingly cooked thoroughly but only because they were DEEP FRIED like egg rolls. That's right. We were just as surprised as you are. You were expecting steak and biscuits and not carnival food, right? Well, we were, too. So while steak rolls was over there eating his Midway special, the other two of us sent our meat back to finish cooking. And waited. And waited. For about 20 minutes. I forgot I was hungry. When the food came out, it was the manager who brought it, along with a lukewarm apology to match the steak. The burger was cooked this time. The steak was actually still a tad under but at least edible. We hurriedly shoveled our food down as Steak Rolls had been finished for some time. The check came and we were surprised there had been no adjustment to the bill. Steak Rolls inquired about this and the waitress snapped back, "well we did refire it for you" as though that somehow squared things up or even possibly that they did us a solid. She yanked the ticket off the table and hastily retreated to the kitchen saying she would check with the manager. A few minutes later, she came out and slapped the revised check down, now with a 10% discount, and said "there ya go." There we go, alright. Right out the door, never to return. Bottom line: to err is human. Especially in the kitchen. To put the customer's experience and happiness first above all else? That's what sets the super heroes apart from the rest of the pack. There is no room for mediocrity in this post-apocalyptic dining landscape we find ourselves in currently. read more

The Rutledge is a modern and upbeat American grill restaurant and bar. Like most bars and restaurants maneuvering through Covid the number of customers was down but it was still loads of fun being out. The staff was friendly and the service was attentive. I ordered the spicy tuna roll and a charcuterie board. Both of these items taste good with the tuna roll being the better of the two. The cheese on the charcuterie board was warm so it made me wonder how long it had been sitting out. Some of the edges on the cheddar cheese were hard. Since they are cut in cubes this is a good indicator of age. I was also disappointed to see that several of the grapes were mushy and should have been weeding out befor serving. Lastly..they have delicious hand crafted cocktails that are the real star of the establishment. read more

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This restaurant was DEVINE! I went with a large group and we had the best waitress, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was fabulous. I'd highly recommend this place. The Thai noodles were incredible! read more

The Rutledge - Charcuterie and cheese board - Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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This is a case of 3 strikes. I have tried, y'all. For 5 years I have tried. You simply cannot charge people for high end food if you're not delivering high end plates. I have never had a steak cooked to the proper temperature .... A $48 filet? Come on. Here's my third strike ... coming from a chef who noticed every last detail. A discounted happy hour shrimp cocktail at $16; Over cooked, over seasoned , an unnecessary excess of (too sweet) cocktail sauce that's a little hard to get to in some shot glasses for presentation of shrimp that has not been cleaned properly. Nothing like shrimp feces for $16. Just saying.... It's the fine details yall. It's been 5 years, get it together! read more

We were disappointed. Very blah food. No taste. Deviled eggs were dry. Service was good but though.

Friday evening my friends and I went out to celebrate my boyfriends 24th birthday here. We had a reservation for 7 and were seated promptly when we arrived at a nice large circular booth. Our server brought us all waters and I asked what beers they had and he said he would get me a list. Usually when someone says they have a list, I assume that means they have more than 10 beers. Unfortunately, their selection was minimal, just your typical beer menu. My friends and I all love sour beers so we were hoping they would have at-least one available but they did not so we all stuck with Coronas. For appetizers we ordered the skillet cornbread, lobster roll, and steak rolls. Everyone really like the skillet cornbread, honey butter that was served with is was delicious. The lobster roll was underwhelming, after eating a lobster roll last weekend from the food truck this was sub par. The ratio of lobster meat to bun was off. Only the center bite of the roll had an adequate amount of lobster (reference the picture I posted). The steak rolls were okay, not bad but I wouldn't order them again. The entrees no one seemed to have any complaints. The French dip was very good, I have a high standard when it comes to French dips. The prime rib was perfectly cooked and the au jus was yummy. I got roasted Brussel sprouts as a side, though they had good flavor I thought they could have been cooked a little longer. My friend ordered the seasonal pasta with was made with pumpkin and a Cajun Alfredo which she really enjoyed. The Scottish salmon and the filet were also good but the asparagus served with them were not cut properly so the ends of them were inedible. Overall, the food was good. The ambiance was nice and the bathrooms were very clean. I figured since we were celebrating a birthday we would have been offered something considering the hefty bill for all the food and drinks we ordered. The service was okay. I would love to see a larger selection of beer. read more

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Was quite disappointed with this place after hearing such great reviews. I know staffing is hard right now, but our server was rude and barely spoke to us. We order the charcuterie board and our meat was gray, the strawberries were old, and the grapes were mush. We both ordered avocado chicken sandwich which was salted to death and barely edible. The drink were okay, but to spend a $100 dollars here on such a disappointing and lackluster meal that left us both feeling nauseated is ridiculous. read more

Was excited to order from here, because I heard about their lobster roll. Decided on a ToGo order. Staff on the phone and onsite were great and I would give them 4 stars. We ordered the Lobster Roll and it was okay. It was rather fishy and under seasoned. Bread was good and well toasted. The chips were really good and crispy, just not seasoned. The best part of our order was the Banh Mi Shrimp starter! That was a pleasant surprise! It tasted fresh and exactly like a Banh Mi. The Cheese Plate was surprisingly large. Both cheeses we're good - a creamy selection and a sharp one. The accompanying fruit spread was really a watered down jam - we weren't fans of it. Nuts were great and bread was good. The meats that accompanied were good, but a little skimpy on the prosciutto. We really didn't understand the flavored Triscuits that came with it (maybe more bread or a water cracker would have been better)? Overall it was decent. Probably try dining at the restaurant next time. read more

I'm new to this area and so happy to find this place. The service is excellent, i was seated right away and my order came out quickly. They offer lunch specials and beautiful cocktails but no bread while you wait for your meal :/ The food was great though, no complaints! I got the ahi tuna salad which was some perfectly! The dressing was light and the tuna cooked well. I also got the cheeseburger which was huge and so so good! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying something new. read more

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Just okay. Burger was underwhelming and not cooked properly. Burger was supposed to be medium and it was undercooked. Service was okay though we had to ask for silverware, water, check. Others in party order salads and they looked good. For what we ordered, it was overpriced even by today's higher restaurant prices. read more

Food and service are great! A nice restaurant to have a meeting lunch or date night at.

The foods ok but my sister got a burger and then undercooked it. We then complained and they said that medium cooked it's OBVIOUSLY gonna be pink throughout like what?!?! Girl don't talk to me like that. never again!! read more

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They lost me forever when they decided to charge for cancellations ie valentines day it's an honor for anyone to choose your establishment that's what I always learned and was taught unfortunately will never be back to nickel and dime like an elite restaurant is bad business read more

A total miss. Not sure where to even start with this one. To begin with it is LOUD inside the restaurant. Thumping dance club loud, so loud my wife and I could barely understand each other and we were sitting directly across from each other in a small booth. So loud the server came back twice to verify what we had ordered, and even she stated she could not hear well over the noise. Then the food. I ordered a filet. Medium. It arrived and did not looked like it had been on the grill very long. One cut with the knife exposed an ice-cold, uncooked center. Off it went back to the kitchen. 10 or so minutes later the steak was returned. Well done. And the the Brussels sprouts, that went back to the kitchen with the steak, were now cold. The guy who returned it to our table shrugged and walked away. Another weird thing, Our tabletop was polished to a mirror finish, and our plates spun with the slightest nudge of a fork or knife. It was utter comedy watching each other trying to cut through our meat. The prices on the menu suggest this should be one of the better restaurants in the area. It is not. A hard pass for us in the future. read more

The Rutledge - Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I can't believe how bad this experience was. It started with the service. We sat at a high top table by the bar. The bartender dropped off menus and waters and never said a word then, went behind the bar and began talking to his co workers and making drinks for the service well. I waited 13 minutes before I got up and walked to the bar to order a drink. Moving forward, I had the prime rib(was the only great thing about this experience). My date ordered the filet which had to be recooked twice due to it being extremely over cooked the first time and undercooked the second time around. A manager never once came by and talked to us or addressed the fact that it took an hour to finally get a properly cooked steak. I wouldn't recommend them considering all the other options in the cool springs area with the same menu. read more

So, to be fair, we ate here after a hot and sweaty volleyball tournament. We were tired, hot, and hungry, and we wanted to avoid the crowded common places around town. We hit The Rutledge at a great time. It was not very crowded in the middle of the afternoon. We were drastically underdressed, but it was fine. We had the shrimp for an appetizer, and it was great. I could have just eaten it. For our entrees, we had a lobster roll and a variety of sushi. The reason for the four is this place just didn't hit right. The food was good, but not worth the price. The atmosphere was too fancy for us. Next time we will try a hole in the wall instead. read more

Great ambience, but the food was mediocre. Nothing tasted bad, but for the price point, nothing tasted "Amazing". The waitress we had was excellent, I ordered a beer, that I didn't like, so they took it back and gave me a different one without any hassle. I usually judge things by the meals... but the reason it gets the stars is because of the great service and just a nice looking restaurant. read more