Top U.S. Steakhouse Prime + Proper Opens in Nashville

The Detroit-based steakhouse known for in-house butchery and high-touch service rituals opens its second location in Nashville Yards.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Prime + Proper, a renowned Detroit steakhouse ranked among the world's best, has opened its second location in Nashville Yards. The 7,200-square-foot restaurant features oversized curved banquettes, an in-house butchery, and a focus on premium steaks, seafood, and luxury dining experiences. The menu mixes global Wagyu with local Tennessee influences, and the restaurant offers high-end service touches like steaks presented before cooking and sauces finished tableside.

Why it matters

The opening of Prime + Proper in Nashville Yards marks the brand's first expansion outside of Michigan, solidifying Nashville's reputation as a destination for high-end dining. The restaurant's commitment to craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and attentive service caters to Nashville's growing appetite for luxury dining experiences.

The details

Prime + Proper's new Nashville location takes over and fully redesigns the former Continental space. The 7,200-square-foot restaurant features oversized curved banquettes that provide privacy for diners. The menu focuses on premium steaks and seafood, with large-format items like the Proper Plateau, porterhouse, and Wagyu steaks ranging from $160 to $200. Smaller entrees like scallops, salmon, and fried lobster hover around $52 to $59. The restaurant also offers a selection of starters, salads, and sides priced between $17 and $42. Prime + Proper is known for its in-house butchery, high-touch service rituals, and use of local Tennessee ingredients like Leiper's Fork Distillery whiskey and Tennessee white oak for cooking the steaks.

  • Prime + Proper opened its Nashville location on February 23, 2026.

The players

Prime + Proper

A Detroit-based steakhouse ranked among the world's best, known for in-house butchery and high-touch service rituals.

Jeremy Sasson

The founder of Heirloom Hospitality, the parent company of Prime + Proper.

Nashville Yards

The mixed-use development in Nashville where Prime + Proper has opened its second location.

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What they’re saying

“This isn't about scale for us. It's about bringing a level of care and discipline to a city that appreciates craftsmanship.”

— Jeremy Sasson, Founder, Heirloom Hospitality

What’s next

Prime + Proper plans to introduce its "Knife Society" membership program locally, which will offer priority reservations, curated dining experiences, and access to rare cuts of beef.

The takeaway

The opening of Prime + Proper in Nashville Yards demonstrates the city's growing reputation as a destination for high-end dining, as this renowned Detroit steakhouse brings its commitment to premium ingredients, attentive service, and luxury dining experiences to the Nashville market.