We ate at Sperry's for the first time on Father's Day and absolutely loved the old school atmosphere. For our drinks we got the vodka martini with blue cheese olives, and a Sperry's old fashioned. They were both fantastic! For our appetizer we got the crab cakes, and those were also fantastic! The salad bar is a nice touch to the restaurant and we enjoyed it. For our entrees we got the chicken with mushroom sauce, the king cut prime rib, and grilled asparagus. The prime rib was a little undercooked for our liking, but ok. For dessert we got the bananas foster and it was excellent! We also loved that it was done table side by our wonderful server. He was attentive and kind. All in all we will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Delicious as always! We l love our waiter, he guided us to some great new options. It was graduation weekend, so nice a busy, but such a fun atmosphere. We will never not promote Sperry's! read more

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We celebrated my daughter's birthday tonight and as usual the food was awesome! We both had steaks and crab legs which were delicious. Of course we celebrated with bananas foster at the end of the meal and that was delicious too. We forgot to request our favorite server, the cool guy with the pony tail, but besides forgetting our drinks and not having much personality, David was an okay server, I guess We at least had some really good food and as always, enjoyed the atmosphere of Sperry's. read more

We had another fantastic evening at Sperry's Belle Meade! Scott was our server and he was perfect. As a patron for over 40 years, Sperry's never disappoints! read more

Sperrys is our favorite restaurant. Last night I had the Prince William fillet mignon, Parmesan crusted spinach, salad bar, and the most yummy bananas foster. The staff are gracious and welcoming. You really shouldn't miss it. read more

It is hard to argue with a restaurant that your parents have been going to for 40+ years because they are obviously doing something right. Sperrys has long been a Nashville staple and will continue to do so for many years to come. Any place that has a cold, fresh, salad bar with all the "fixins' " gets my vote. As you can see, I am a crouton and thousand island fan. Not much more to say about the salad bar besides more restaurants should have them. The mango/sausage stuffed mushrooms were incredible. The sweetness of the mango paired perfectly with the savory and umami flavors of the sausage and mushrooms, topped with a huge helping of cheese. The steak, cooked perfectly medium rare was good, not my favorite steak in Nashville but very consistent each time. There is something to be said about a place that never gets the "cook" wrong. If I had any suggestion for the steak itself it would just be more flavor/seasoning (salt/pepper). Who can forget the bread? Pretty standard loaf, nothing groundbreaking, just a consistently good taste. You have to order the banana foster, prepared table-side and not pictured but an amazing show and bite. This is not a blow your socks off restaurant, it isn't trying to be. No loud blaring music, not inspired by a Miami or New York interior designer. This is the place your mom and pop went, and your son and daughter should try. Just a very good restaurant, with good food and great prices. read more

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Nicely decorated and bustling atmosphere. The prime rib and lamb chops were both terrific. The appetizers we tried were the crab cakes and shrimp cocktail. The crab cakes were top notch. The salad bar was popular and prices reasonable. We ordered the bananas foster for dessert and enjoyed the show. They didn't taste amazing, but it's fun to have. Parking is a catastrophe. The spots are too small for a mini cooper. So don't bring the SUV or pickup. The hostess was quite prompt and friendly. However, our waitress wasn't top notch. We found ourselves waiting on her and being skipped by multitudes of times. She wasn't cordial until delivering the check. The tip she received reflected the quality of service she rendered. read more

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Every second and bite absolutely exceeded expectations for our first visit to Sperry's! We will be back! read more

Sperry's Restaurant - Waiter making tableside Bananas Foster for Two - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I really don't get the hype. They seated us right next to the bathroom and gave us dirty looks when we asked to move, as most of the tables were empty. The steak was cooked ok, but for the price I would expect that. The salad bar came straight out of a 1990's mid-tier buffet, and had iceberg lettuce, crunchy tomatoes, that sort of thing. I cannot believe a "fancy" steakhouse would have the nerve to offer such a thing. Desserts possibly from a food service store. A couple of sticky surfaces and very close together tables. I guess if you've never left your small southern hometown and Nashville is the big city you might be impressed. Waiters were nice. Astonished people pay the prices in a small city and think they got their money's worth. read more

Food was amazing! Bananas Foster is out if this world! Sean was great! He was fun and provided excellent service!

An amazing no-frills statehouse in Nashville! Old school ambiance, friendly/attentive service, large portions, and great steak for a great price. My husband ordered the prime rib and loved it. I ordered the crab cakes - everything was tasty! Will be back. read more

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The ambiance was great with dim light, full of chatter. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. On top of everything, the food was phenomenal. Although we find the prime rib to be a bit underwhelming, the scallops benedict was really flavorful and tender. The creme brûlée was probably the best we had in a while. The salad dressing was also really good along with the bread and butter. We really enjoyed our time here. Definitely will be back! read more

My boyfriend surprised me with a Sunday afternoon dinner at Sperry's recently and it truly was a great visit. The food was hot and tasty, the bananas fosters was one of the funnest table side experiences I've ever had, and the service was incredible. (I wish I could remember our waitresses name, she was amazing!) This place is private and small, it felt a lot like the nice steakhouses from my hometown in Missouri, and not so much like being in the middle of a huge city, which I loved. I would say the seating is a little tight and there's not much sound absorption so it was kind of hard to have a conversation because we couldn't hear each other well. Additionally, there's supposed to be a dress code so we showed up dresssed nicely and pretty excited for a formal night out and almost immediately after we were sat, a whole family was seated beside us with hoodies and uggs, ball caps, and leggings on. While that was mostly on the guests, it was kind of a vibe killer and I wish the dress code could be enforced a little more strictly. For any visitors, just do your research first and keep classy places classy. I wouldn't suggest the salad bar, personally. It was pretty plain, I had hopes of a little more variety. However, the lemon drop martini, steak, and garlic whipped mashed potatoes were so delicious! Overall, this is a great option with delicious food and fantastic service. A wonderful place for a classy, calm dinner out. read more

Sperry's Restaurant - Yummy yummy Garlic Whipped Potatoes - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Of course we had to come back for more. Luckily they had this beaut of a dish today. I tried the sea bass, delightful! Super buttery & flakey. I usually stray from fish at restaurants because they tend to over cook but this was perfection. Again customer service was a 10/10. From the hostess who complimented my ensemble, our waiter who was attentive, to the gentleman who filled our water. Everyone was on point tonight. First restaurant visit of the new year & very pleased we spent it at Sperry's. read more

Sperry's Restaurant - Sea bass with crab & sautéed spinach. Husband got the Rack of Lamb Dijon - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Food was well done, and it's fun to go to the salad bar and create your own salad. Service good on a busy New Year's Eve. Bananas foster dessert was table side and nicely done with rich vanilla ice cream. The only thing I disagree with was charging $5 just to split an entree. What difference should that make on a $100 total check? Just seems unnecessary. read more

Sperry's Restaurant - Bananas foster - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Best banana foster dessert ever - Great ambiance Great food Professional staff and service read more

Just an incredible experience. Everything was stunningly delicious, cozy atmosphere, David was incredible. Went for partners birthday and felt welcomed and appreciated. Can't say enough good things. read more

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Amazing good and atmosphere. Service was excellent. One of Nashville's best steaks! We will be back.

My wife and I visited Sperry's to celebrate a very special occasion--our recent marriage--and chose this restaurant because we had heard such great things. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The food was quite expensive, and when it arrived it was not cooked the way I had requested. Our waiter was kind and did his best, which I appreciated, but the overall quality of the food did not match the price point. The price of the food wasn't the issue but the quality was much to be desired. The manager called me on January 13 to apologize for the experience. During that call, he asked for our address and said he would send something to make up for the situation. That gave us hope that the issue would be addressed. However, it has now been a few months and I have never received anything or had any further follow-up. I was really looking forward to celebrating such a special day here, but unfortunately the food and the lack of follow-through from management made it a disappointing experience. The Jones Family read more

Sperrys is always an excellent meal. We brought a friend for her birthday and it was her first time going there. She was impressed, loved her meal, and very happy that they took our picture and gave it to her as a Momento! It was a nice touch on top of a very good experience. Thank you Sperrys! read more

A truly outstanding restaurant that consistently serves some of the very best food in Nashville. The seafood is always excellent and served perfectly. I am not a meat eater but everyone who orders steaks or prime rib, raves about them too. Love the salad bar. If you are looking for a great meal at a reasonable price with premium ingredients, Sperry's is unbeatable. read more

Update. How could I not have given this local all-star a big old 5/5 when I first reviewed? Well, let me reintroduce myself. Yes. 5 . Food. Service. Old school ambience. It's all here. This is my favorite crab cake, prime rib, loaf of bread, coconut cake and tableside bananas foster anywhere. From special occasions to date night, Sperry's is calling!! read more

Sperry's Restaurant - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Amazing meal and service! We came here for a date night and started off with the escargot which were so flavorful and delicious. I tried the red snapper special which was cooked to perfection and my boyfriend got the filet mignon which was also amazing. We shared the Mac and cheese and fries as well. Everything was so good, including the bread and salad, and the portions were huge! We had enough leftovers for lunch the next day as well. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Terrible experience. First and last time at Sperry's. A Nashville staple but I'm not sure why. We went to the Belle Meade location since it was the OG. I got shrimp and grits. Shrimp was over done, hard and chewy. For $30 a dish, I expected more than just a thick layer of yellow cheddar with a drizzle store-bought barbecue sauce over hard shrimp with no seasoning. I ate the dish and didn't send it back, but then the dessert came. We ordered espresso brownie and told our server we had a pecan allergy. She said she was certain it was walnuts but she would check. The dish came out and we started eating. It turned out it was pecans. Had she actually asked before putting the order in she would've discovered not only that it contained pecans but they were just sprinkled on top and they could've opted not to put the pecans on. We could've enjoyed the dessert without causing a medical emergency. We were still charged for the brownie. The quality does not lineup with the price. The customer service is not worth the experience. Not one thing we ate seemed worth the price or was over the top delicious. There's so many good places in Nashville to eat that have FAR better food for this price and don't have a dress code. PLEASE DON'T BOTHER. GIVE YOUR MONEY TO CHEFS AND SERVERS WHO CARE ABOUT THEIR WORK. read more

This was my first time visiting here. Came to celebrate my grandads birthday and had a great time. Service was prompt. Our serve was very familiar with the menu and was able to offer some good options. I feel like we tried a little of everything, but I only got pictures of a few things. The restaurant is dimly lit so prepare to use your cell phone light lol. It's kinda tight in the dining areas. Our table was rather close to another large party so it made it hard getting up from the table hoping you didn't bump the guest behind you. The servers seemed to struggle in this area as well from reaching over people in various ways. I would totally come back here though. This was like a hidden gem to me, but from the foot traffic this place is very popular. Would be a great spot for a little dinner date or family dinner night. They didn't seem to have a dress code, but I would at least look fairly presentable coming here though. read more

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Outstanding service, beautiful restaurant, delicious food! Ordered the ribeye, baked potatoe and really fresh salad. The bernaise sauce was scrumptious. Highly recommend read more

Dinner at Sperry's is reliably delicious. But dinning at Sperry's with Alvin serving is the absolute best! He is very attentive and makes sure we're happy with everything and having a great meal. read more

Our server, Jonathan, was exceptional. He was on top of our many allergies, friendly, answered all of our questions and gave recommendations that would work for what we were wanting. We appreciated the assistance navigating the menu and options we had given gluten allergy, shellfish allergy, and nightshade allergy. Once the food arrived, it exceeded our expectations. Every bite was full of flavor and seasoned perfectly. We had the salad bar, wedge salad, lamb chop appetizer, NY strip, grilled ribeye, (both with bearnaise sauce on the side), asparagus, mushrooms, and baked potato. We had to have bananas fosters for dessert (of course)! It was so much food but was great for leftovers the next day. We will make this a staple when we visit Nashville. The service, food, and atmosphere were fantastic and definitely worth it. read more

Sperry's Restaurant - Lamb chop appetizer - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We had an Awesome waitress and her name was Rachel. Food was Delicious and right on time. Highly recommend

Always out go-to celebration place!! Love Sperry's-consistently good food, great service!

As always the food was amazing. We had an assortment of appetizers, the mushrooms, my least favorite. Smoked salmon, escargot, Brie, and prime rib sliders. My complaint was our server. We are 2 older women that deserve as much attention as the younger customers. I feel strongly that we were overlooked on several occasions as more attention was given to the younger crowd. We had to ask several times for assistance. Just FYI, we can tip as well as the next person. Also, the apps should have been staggered as there was not enough room on the table for all the food at one time. I will be back with more specific instructions. read more

Sperry's is a top 3 steakhouse for me in Nashville. You will not find a better quality steak for as low as the prices are. Amazing service every time I go as well. Not to mention anywhere with a salad bad gets an extra star from me! Amazing all around. read more

Sperrys Belle Meade is loved by people representing all economic levels and I know cause I'm towards the bottom and my family always went for special occasions. But their unique quality is how they treat everyone the same, no matter the regulars of old Belle Meade money or less well dressed like I am. If you've ever made a reservation there, which I recently had to do, Francine is ahhhmazing! She answers the phone so sweetly, before hours, and is there to accommodate whatever is needed in the most fun way. I'm no regular, no one familiar; however, I felt so welcomed! Sperrys has earned the right to act high faluting with it's consistent excellent food and service, great ambiance, well dressed clientele, but it doesn't! In Nashville, that's rare and wonderful! read more

A pretty solid steak house experience. I was fresh off a plane and they found me a table for one with the proviso they needed it back in 75 minutes. No problem. Give me a wedge, rare filet pittsburgh, and some stewed mushrooms. The wedge was not great, the lettuce was garbage and the dressing more like cottage cheese. Also sliced black olives do not belong on a wedge. But who cares, the star is the filet, and it was darn good. 8oz, rare, pittsburgh crust. It was even cool in the very center. I loved it and I would come back. Brian was a great server. The place is what you would expect for an older steakhouse, kind of dark and heavy. But that's cool. read more

I'm done with this place. I've been eating here since the 80's. The food isn't anything special and the ambiance sucks. The past few years I've noticed they have added more tables and frankly its too crowded and loud. read more

Classy. Great food. Great service! Old Nashville. Went there as a kid. Nice to take the kids there now. Worth waiting for a reservation.

We hosted our annual Christmas dinner with eight friends and had a great experience. The food was excellent, and Alvin was fantastic--attentive and welcoming. We will definitely be back. read more

What went well? Everything! I've been going to Sperry's for over 40+yrs. The quality stays the same. The drinks stay the same. The atmosphere stays the same. Unfortunately the prices don't but that's the economy. I will always choose Sperry's when looking for that great meal. And the onion soup is to die for!!!! Excellent! read more

Thanks for a wonderful evening Sperry's! Great steaks! Sean served us and we really enjoyed getting to meet him! Wonderful ambience! Everything pretty much spot on. read more

Do not miss out on this place. The decor is definitely a little dated but the atmosphere makes up for it. The salad bar, you have to try.. they have everything you could ever want. Don't miss out on the bananas foster- even if you're not hungry. I'd pay just to watch them cook that again. Worth every dollar spent. The parking situation is a little tight, but once you're enjoying a dinner it's the last thing on your mind. Their food is incredible and we will definitely be back because of it. read more