It wasn't bad, but that's the issue, as it wasn't overly good either. And for the prices, it needs to be. Stopped in for the first time ever just a few days before Thanksgiving, on a Saturday night, and it was nearly empty. Perhaps a sign? Sat in the bar area and was stunned at how small the wine pours were. $18 for a glass of Quilt Cabernet that appeared to be maybe 4 ounces? 5 maybe? A few misses food wise. Lobster roll incredibly underwhelming for $50(!). Filet sushi roll was flavorless. Some other portions were very small. Service was very good-bartenders seemed on it. However, we won't be back. read more

What a beautiful restaurant! First time here and been wanting to try the one in Nashville but my friend lived closer to this one. They had the Après winter theme set up and it was really nice. And they even had a photobooth area which I didn't partake but wish I did. I got the lobster bisque and the lobster roll with fries and both was delicious. The server and the staff was great and attentive. Overall our experience here was excellent. The food and atmosphere. I definitely have to come back for their cocktails! read more

The Rutledge - Lobster roll-delicious - Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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The Rutledge has an upscale vibe, delicious cocktails, and decent food. My husband and I recently dined here during a day date. I loved the decor and vibe of the restaurant. It had the upscale vibe I like for time away from my kids. It was a very open restaurant. The service was efficient, but impersonal. It lacked the warm and welcoming hospitality you'd expect at a more upscale spot. I started with the Sapphire cocktail. This was my favorite part of my meal. It was delicious and a nice balance of flavors. I love little details like nice glassware. I loved the etched cocktail glasses. I ordered the 8 ounce Filet and a side of Brussels Sprouts. Both items are listed as a la carte with the steak described as having a cognac caramelized onion butter on top. What arrived was confusing. The side I had planned to share with my husband was under my steak and the plate was some sort of saucy stacked mess. I don't like A1 and the sauce reminded me of that. I didn't want to complain while trying to enjoy kid free time with my husband, but this was utterly disappointing. The steak was okay, not good enough to order again. I did a poll on my instagram page and 100% said they'd be surprised to receive this mess when ordering an a la carte steak. Other photos on Yelp don't look like this either. My husband enjoyed his Braised Short Rib. The short rib was tender. The mashed potatoes and carrots were okay. We finished off the meal with Limoncello and Mascarpone Cake. This was a lighter dessert. It wasn't super flavorful or worthy of ordering again. I'd try this spot again, but more for the ambiance and cocktails. For food I'd pass on steak and try something else. read more

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They sat us at a table and about 10 minutes later we had to flag someone down to find out who our waiter was. The waiter told us the host didn't tell him about us. The food was ok but not the best. read more

Threw a baby shower there for some friends and the restaurant and staff did a great job. The server Anna was spectacular. They were so easy to work with on pricing and menus, drinks included. Well worth it. Our guest enjoyed the food as well. Definitely a great place to throw an elegant party! read more

A month ago 4 of us at work went for a gals birthday for lunch. Walking into this place it has a beautiful atmosphere and that it is very expensive. Well we are in prime lunch hour in Franklin where places are normally out the door with wait times and the first thing we notice is the only people in here are us and maybe 2 other tables the whole lunch time?! Three of us ordered the French-dip and one ordered the lobster rolls, none of us finished our food. The other three just left their food there. I personally felt the meat was WAY too done and greasy, the fries were good though. I did end up taking my other half of sandwich home but didn't end up eating it because my stomach hurt so bad from lunch, I figured it would be safer to throw out. The company paid for the lunch, but I would not go there again as the food quality and quantity did not live up to the prices and I would not pay that. read more

Food was good, dining room was cold and we were under a vent which didn't help. Our service was mediocre. I could tell the table across from us was having problems and had sent their steak back a couple of times. The server looked annoyed but I'm not sure if it was with the customer or the kitchen. She didn't check on us much. Our cocktails were $21 a piece and then there was a "hospitality" charge on our check as well. It was only $3-4 but seemed unnecessary with the price of the food and drinks and it was not part of the servers gratuity. It wasn't a terrible experience but definitely not what I would expect with what they charge. Mediocre at best. read more

I had to think about this compared to other restaurants where I'm going to spend nearly $200 for a fairly straightforward meal of a side salad, burger, sushi, dessert and drinks. The service was good, although he was a bit pushy trying to encourage some members of our party to buy an overpriced bottle of wine that would only be a $2/glass savings. The cocktails were terribly overpriced and quite small. $20 for a small-ish lemon drop martini. $8 for a beer, so nothing crazy there. Their tap system doesn't work. A plain, but thick and substantial burger was good at $22. The surf and turf sushi tasted nothing like surf and turf, but it was still good and nicely presented. I didn't taste lobster and there seemed to be some shaved filet on top. The side Caesar was good. Desserts were the high point. The apple cobbler was enough to feed 6 people. It's a nice place, modern interior, but was nearly empty. Perhaps 4 other tables at 6:00 pm on a Sunday night. So the moral of the story, is that at the price point, this is a 2.5 place. What's odd is that the ownership must be so pretentious and counting on the Williamson County location, that there is not a single response to an inordinate number of low scoring reviews, mostly around price and food quality for that level. I didn't hate it, I certainly didn't love it, it was just weird for the price and not worthy of a return visit with so many other choices. read more

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We gathered to toast my client's grand exit from the workforce, and the cocktails were as sharp as her departure. The crowd devoured their dishes with gusto; the chicken and fish paraded by like runway models, each more enticing than the last. My Scottish salmon was a masterpiece, cooked to perfection. The milk and cookies? An absolute must--think of them as the Beyoncé of desserts. The vegetables, however, seemed to have phoned it in--the salad was as wimpy as a wet handshake. Clearly, this establishment pledges allegiance to the holy trinity of steak, fish, and potatoes. Our waiter was very attentive, perhaps having consumed one too many espressos. His repeated inquiries about splitting the bill were like a recurring pop-up ad during our team's heartfelt moments--a tad irksome. read more

Gave it another shot. The ambiance is very nice, but the food is below average for a restaurant of this price range and the portions are small. Lobster roll was pricey for what you get but good. The portion of fries on the plate was tiny and the fries themselves were the ends - very few over an inch and a half long. Caesar was very average - small with little dressing or flavor. The chicken of the dinner ceasar was much smaller than your average grocery store chicken breast. No bread service. Not much value here. Service was average. Waiter quoted wrong price on the "mkt" lobster roll - price on the bill was higher than quoted! read more

Service is good. But the food was pricey and very bland. For the prices we paid, I expected more over the top food and flavors. The restaurant is beautiful itself. But we came for the food for both brunch and dinner and were not impressed. read more

Food is unacceptable given the price and ambience. Came in for the first time to take our daughter to the Grinch brunch. Ordered the cinnamon roll skillet, Grinch waffles, hash and cappuccino and sparking water. Should have stopped ordering after the sparking water. Not one dish was good enough to justify charging us for it and we found a hair in our daughter's fruit. I wouldn't come to anyone's house to eat meals like this for free. Will NEVER return. read more

We ordered take out on our way home. Was ready promptly. That's where the great review ends. Lobster Roll: bread not fresh, and lobster had a defrosted texture and was dry. The side of chips was the best part. Salmon: Also didn't taste fresh. The side of Brussels tasted okay. Needed an extra depth of flavor like pancetta or bacon. I heated them again in the air fryer to recrisp them (no fault of Rutledge- they just don't travel well) read more

Over all this restaurant was underwhelming. The food was bland and lacked flavor. The service was just ok. However, the chopped salad tasted really good. I was excited to see that they had lobster mac and cheese on the menu, but was extremely disappointed. There was alot of lobster in the Mac and cheese but the flavor just wasn't there. I am not one to add salt and pepper to my food but I had to doctor it up. My cocktail was good. The Rutledge does give an upscale vibe but their prices are reasonable. read more

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A busy Friday night in Cool Springs and we walked into the Rutledge and got seated in seconds. Several tables still open at 6:00, ok there is a reason. Started off with drinks, the Old Fashioned was ok, the ice was clear! For dinner I ordered a Lobster Roll, Lobster Mac & Cheese and a skillet corn bread. The Lobster roll was a little dry and was bland not much flavor, needed some melted butter, the Lobster Mac was creamy and hot but again lacked a cheesy flavor. Service was fine, but the music was a little loud. Probably will not eat here again. read more

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We meet a group of friends at the bar. The restaurant is beautiful, so we had high hopes that the attention to detail transferred to the food. Unfortunately it did not. We ordered several appetizers. Everything was bland and overpriced for what we got. Service was non-existent. Too many great choices in this price point to waste money here. read more

Loved the Scottish salmon at the Rutledge. Some genius recently changed the menu and instead of the great salmon with one side they now have a different kind of salmon with no side for more money I used to eat there twice a week But I havent been back since they changed the menu. read more

Terrible food. I got the shrimp pasta and it had zero flavor. My husband got the tuna and it was not fresh. This restaurant is very overpriced for the terrible food they serve. Stay away! read more

Meh. Truly not impressed with this place. Three stars to me means "it was alright, but I wouldn't spend my hard earned money here again." It wasn't too busy, but the service was slow. As far as the food goes: Shishito peppers: incredibly overcooked and mushy. Great flavor, though. Shrimp pasta: I could/have made something way better at home. In my opinion, it was an oily, bland mess. Half chicken: my husband liked it, but again, wouldn't pay for it again. For the price, we expected to be wowed. We're truly not picky people, but this was disappointing for a pricier date night. I'll end my review with this: don't avoid a restaurant based on one person's preference! You may have a totally different experience than me. I do appreciate consistency, though. :) read more

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We ate here for my birthday dinner. We had a reservation and they printed out a birthday card which was a nice touch. The prime rib, potato, and blackened mahi mahi tacos were excellent. Probably the best fish tacos I've ever had - the chimichurri sauce on it was so delicious! The only downside was the Brussels sprouts, theirs were probably the worst I've ever had a restaurant and I often order brussel sprouts as they are one of my favorite foods. I would order the tacos again & just pick a different side. read more

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Great food, Great service, Great people! 10/10 The music really sets the mood. We will be back! read more

I definitely will return for business. Loved how we just walked in with no wait to be seated. Our waiter was great and knowledgeable of the menu and recommendations when an item had ran out. Our entree was good but the only thing that could be adjusted would to add more prime rib chunks vs all the potatoes we had. But our drinks was exquisite 11/10 recommend. I love the aesthetic of the restaurant, it's contemporary and chic. The Happy Hour is mentioned on the back of the Bunch/Lunch Menu. This location is very similar with the downtown location but this location doesn't have 2 stories. This location has a shared parking lot. read more

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Wife and I just left, meaning to celebrate our anniversary, after being seated at 5:17pm and not a single acknowledgement from staff until we decided to get up and leave at 530p. Very poor service. Will not revisit. Bunch of teens running the show. read more

Used to be good but they changed the menu and went to cheaper items for same higher price.

Good not great. The service was speedy and friendly but the food is super overpriced for nothing special. Wouldn't go back.

On a slow Monday night for a party of 8 we had terrible service, and there was nothing upscale about the food. My wife had done her homework and knew what she wanted, starting with their "Top Shelf" Manhattan. When we asked which Bourbon was their "Top Shelf," all we heard was your choice, and that the The Rutledge was now making their own Bourbon. When we asked the price, all we got was "it depends" on which Bourbon we selected - which is entirely accurate and completely useless in helping someone make a choice. Moving on from there, 1/2 the table wanted wine so we ordered a bottle of Quilt, only to find out 20 minutes later they didn't have it. Our replacement order of a bottle of The Prisoner arrived just as I finished my meal. Can't make this up. When it came time for the check, it was split 4 ways even-Steven, with no item by item receipt. We asked if tip was included, and our waitress said no. When we did the math, the answer was yes, or there was an 18% surcharge for splitting the ticket. This waitress is a sorry example of a profession I proudly served in. Chef Elmo would turn in his grave if someone on his staff treated people this way. The food would have to be astounding to overcome the service mess, but it wasn't. No chef was required to make my shrimp and pasta, just a little extra pepper sauce on a very skimpy traditional menu item. And the consensus of the folks who went with the "Signature" Meatball was, meehhh. One member thought "North Italia's" was superior. I will say the monochrome ambiance is just that, and sets the tone for the place. As this was our second experience, and what a downgrade this visit was, it'll be a while before we head back to The Rutledge. read more

The Rutledge - Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

This place has yet to disappoint me. Consistently great food and service every time. The chopped salad was filling and adding a filet was spot on. Service is always great! read more

The Rutledge - Chopped Salad with filet - Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Summary: The Rutledge is a nice restaurant with a balanced menu and great service. Food tasted delicious, fresh, and prepared with love. Beat for parties of 2 or 4, as they only have two tables which sit 5 or more. I would go back with a smaller group or on an intimate date night. Now the Deets: A last minute change of plans required us to try and find a reservation for 6 on the Saturday night! It was a happy surprise but difficult to nail down. I called the Rutledge and they were able to get us a reservation at 8:30 PM, requiring a credit card and forewarning me that cancelations would be a $25 per person charge. Now, if that's not motivation for someone to keep their reservation, I don't know what is! Lol. Having confirmed with everyone that there would be no more change of plans, we scheduled the reservation and got excited for a lovely night at the Rutledge. Arriving early, we sat at the bar and enjoyed drinks while we waited for our travel. French martini was good, white wine blend was yummy, and House old fashioned hit the spot for the guys. When we checked back about our table at our reservation time, they assured us it wouldn't be long. Turns out. The tables for larger parties are very limited and the current party was lingering. Botnally totally fine, but there was a babysitter situation putting pressure on our time as well. Anyways, table was ready about 20 min after resy time, but no sweat off our backs. Two drinks in, we were all having a good time. Apps: Tuna Crisps, & California Roll were a hit. Avocado Deviled eggs and Charcuterie board were yummy, but not worth getting again. Sides and salads: the Rutledge salad was fresh and flavorful, definitely hit the spot and the Lobster Bisque was one of the best I've ever had! Large chunks of fresh lobster and a perfectly Creamy base. Drooling now, just remembering! The lobster Mac and Cheese was delicious and cooked very well. Loaded baked potato was certainly Loaded!! Steaks and Seafood: no complaints from the Filet fans. The Bone-in Cowgirl Ribeye was tasty but not worth the price in my opinion. Salmon was worth it!! Wine: The malbec was a hit. We also ordered a bottle of the "super exclusive" Rutledge Cabernet Sauvignon that "wasn't even on the menu yet." For $120/bottle, 3 of us enjoyed about two $20/ glasses of wine and it paired well with the steak. I'm not big on buying expensive bottles of wine at Steak houses because I usually bring my own and pay the corkage fee. The markup on wine is usually not worth it in my opinion, but that's just me! Feel free to try and change my mind. No dessert was offered, we were all stuffed anyways, but may have indulged if it was offered. We were the second to last people left, so maybe they didn't want to encourage our prolonged stay. Well, that wraps up this review. Leave your Comments, hit subscribe, smash that like button below! Oh wait, wrong platform, my bad! read more

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This has been on my list forever. I am so upset that it took so liking to get there. This is on the pricey side, but would be great for a date nite or client dinner. My clients enjoyed themselves. To start we got the shrimp wontons and spinach artichoke dip. Both were yummy! Everyone I spoke to about this place said go with the lobster roll. I try to no do the bread so I was like lobster bisque had to be the same lobster- Holy Tastebuds Batman. The best bisque I've ever had. EVER. I also ordered the spicy tuna. It was really good but not spicy at all. The other winner which I believe could be my spirit animal was the International also one of the best drinks I've had in a while. Excellent experience! read more

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We have been to The Rutledge for personal and business dinners and so far it has been consistently 4 out of 5 stars. To get to 5 they need to pay more attention to the needs of the table as well as work on changing the entry selections seasonally. We were pleased with the signature cocktails and drink options and had a great time. That was Jan 1. We are here again on March 4 and it is now a 5 star review and fantastic service and food. read more

The Rutledge - Dining room - Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Had lunch The Rutledge, not very busy and we were seated immediately. The décor here is classy and is relaxing. Our server Stacy is a joy, great personality and the best part of the visit. Ordered the Steak Rolls appetizer, they arrived hot, tasted good, and the sauce was an interesting flavor for the steak. For lunch ordered the Meatball Marinara and Lobster Mac & Cheese. The flavors for the marinara sauce and the meatballs was good but the bottom of meatballs were overcooked. The Lobster Mac & Cheese disappointing. The first order had to be sent back to the kitchen...the pasta was cold. The second order was hot, but the dish should be called Mac & Cheese with some lobster thrown on top. This dish has the potential to be incredible, but in this case the potential was unfulfilled and it was a bowl of expensive Mac & Cheese. Overall the expectations of a dining experience were not realized here. read more

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First of all the construction and design is fantastic. Do you think you're in Vegas and is fantastic for Cool Springs. Something different for the adults. Years ago, I was told you could tell the income of an area by going to the meat selection at the grocery store. Look at the steaks and see how thin or thick they're cut. The surface area of a steak is going to be the same either way. The thicker the cut, the more money in that shopping area. It's an optical illusion of perceived value. I had to know this information as a quick read of these demographics for my job. This is before demographics were available on the Internet 25 years ago but it's still relevant. Well, this tip works in restaurants too. Look at the $48 ribeye. It was $32 thin. On top of that, it was tasteless. I had a douse with salt. The compound butter, usually a red flag for lack of flavor in the proteins, didn't help. It was, however, perfectly cooked, medium rare. Many of the reviews here are very accurate. The staff is friendly, but you have to chase them down for a drink or your food order. Oh yeah, I was sitting at the bar, and it was still difficult to or. I don't think I'll go back. read more

The Rutledge - Ribeye... so thin and tasteless. - Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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

Really want to like the Rutledge as a sort of upscale sports bar, but it's still just not hitting all the notes. Draft selection is still sadly puny - 2 IPAs, a stout and a lager with a rather off flavor. Still don't think the bar manager likes beer. The cocktail menu is more extensive and wife complemented the sapphire cocktail, but stuck to just one. Lobster roll main sounded great to share. 4 halves and a pile of fries. Fries were hot crisp and nicely seasoned. Lobster had been fussed with a bit, some combination of spices that didn't entirely work. Perhaps we were jaded, having just had Cousins food truck's fabulous main rolls. It was plenty for the two of us, but wouldn't order the Rutledge lobster roll again. It's an attractive space, parking's plentiful, service is good. I've no doubt we'll give it another shot, it really should be a place we seek out regularly. But haven't had that great experience quite yet. read more

Not what I expected but very enjoyable. The French dip was amazing, didn't really know what kind of restaurant it was but I took a chance, Glad it did. I'll Return next trip! read more

I dined at Rutledge on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7 pm. The interior design of the dining area looked really nice. I appreciated how the tables are arranged and spaced out, which gives the overall restaurant an openness and a flow. For starters: Don't be fooled by the shrimp wontons, they're just shrimp wrapped in wonton wrappers. I thought the hot honey was a weird sauce to eat with the "wontons" because it's so sweet. Sweet chili sauce would've been better. Honey sauce needed some spice to cut the sweetness. The Buffalo salmon sliders were pretty good. Salmon was cooked well. Steak rolls tasted reminiscent of a cheese burger, which I found to be a heavy starter. The gouda was so rich and the steak was nicely seasoned. For entrees: The Scottish salmon was just an average grilled salmon. Nothing Scottish about it. The sweet potato mash was overwhelmed with cinnamon. The 1/2 rotisserie chicken tasted moist and seasoned. Brussel sprouts however tasted undercooked and bitter, unfortunately. The meatball was so dense and dry, it needed to be stewed in a sauce. The side of lobster mac and cheese was great, I'd recommend it. Service was okay. Food came out quickly for what seemed like a busy snowy Monday evening. Overall, I felt like the food was average and didn't match the restaurant's ambience. read more

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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

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

Loved the ambiance at the Rutledge. We came early before wedding dress shopping so there weren't many people yet. Friend ordered the avocado toast and I got French toast. Both were pretty good. Would definitely come back again for breakfast but also want to try their dinner. read more

The Rutledge - Brioche French Toast - Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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