Nashville’s steakhouse scene just got a new heavyweight.
Prime + Proper, the high-end steakhouse with roots in Detroit, has officially landed in downtown Nashville — and it’s aiming squarely at the city’s big-night-out crowd.
If you’ve been seeing the name pop up and wondering what the deal is, here’s the quick read on what to expect before you book the reservation.
The location: right in the middle of the action
Prime + Proper has planted its flag inside the Grand Hyatt Nashville at 1000 Broadway, right at the entrance to Nashville Yards.
The restaurant spans roughly 7,200 square feet and seats about 185 guests, plus private dining and a 14-seat bar.
Translation: this is not a cozy little corner steakhouse. It’s built to impress — and to handle volume.
The concept: modern luxury steakhouse
The brand positions itself as a contemporary take on the classic American steakhouse, with a heavy emphasis on hospitality, sourcing, and detail.
Prime + Proper built its reputation in Detroit after launching in 2017 and has since earned national recognition, including a spot on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list.
In short: they’re coming in with receipts.
What’s on the menu
While Nashville’s exact menu continues to evolve, the Prime + Proper playbook is well established.
Expect:
- Prime and Wagyu steaks
- Dry-aged cuts
- Raw bar selections
- Caviar service
- Wood-fired seafood
- High-end steakhouse sides
Signature dishes from the brand have included items like steak tartare, chicken-fried lobster, and king crab au gratin alongside the heavy beef hitters.
This is very much a “celebration dinner” lane, not a casual Tuesday drop-in.
The extras: wine, cocktails, and flex points
Prime + Proper is also leaning hard into the full luxury experience.
The Nashville location is expected to feature:
- A massive wine program
- Curated cocktails and spirits
- The brand’s Knife Society membership experience
- One of the city’s largest restaurant dry-aging facilities
Yes — this is steakhouse theater, and it knows it.
Service style and vibe
If the Detroit flagship is any indicator, diners can expect:
- Polished, high-touch service
- Big-room energy
- Business dinners and special occasions
- Expense-account energy after dark
The restaurant plans to open with dinner service daily, with brunch expected to follow later.
The Nash Potatoes Take
Nashville is not hurting for steakhouses — but Prime + Proper isn’t trying to sneak into the middle of the pack.
This is a swing for the high-end lane: big room, big cuts, big check averages.
Whether it becomes a power-dinner staple or just another flashy downtown option will come down to execution. But one thing’s clear:
The steakhouse wars in Nashville just got a little more interesting.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit primeandproperrestaurants.com.