Nashville steakhouse ranked among 'Best of the Best' fine dining restaurants in the U.S.

Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean
Updated ·2 min read

A swanky, high-rise Nashville steakhouse was just named one of the best in the country.

Bourbon Steak was just recently recognized as part of Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best, honoring travelers' favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, things to do, and beyond. The list is compiled using the reviews and opinions from Tripadvisor travelers within a year.

The steakhouse claimed the number four spot among the top 25 restaurants in the fine dining category, trailing behind restaurants in North Carolina and New York City. Bourbon Steak also made our list of 2023's Top 25 Restaurants.

"Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in travel," a Tripadvisor statement says.

Bourbon Steak was opened by Michelin-starred celebrity chef Michael Mina in 2018. Luxuriously located on the 34th floor of the JW Marriott hotel, diners can enjoy spectacular views of the Nashville skyline.

Waiter Geoff Sebold prepares for the night's guests inside Bourbon Steak on the top floor of the JW Marriott which opened in 2018 to a booming hotel market in Nashville Tuesday Jan. 29, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.
Waiter Geoff Sebold prepares for the night's guests inside Bourbon Steak on the top floor of the JW Marriott which opened in 2018 to a booming hotel market in Nashville Tuesday Jan. 29, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.

"We are immensely proud of their (Bourbon Steak) dedication to creating an exquisite dining experience," said JW Marriott. "Receiving this prestigious award from our dining guests is a testament to the passion, dedication and commitment of our talented staff. We look forward to continuing to delight our guests with culinary excellence in the years to come."

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What are the Travelers' Choice awards?

Every year, Tripadvisor names travelers’ favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over the past 12 months.

Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best restaurants have a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best.

To be eligible for an award, a business must have been listed on Tripadvisor for at least 12 months, must receive a threshold number of reviews within the evaluation period, and must maintain or exceed a minimum bubble rating.

USA Today Network — Tennessee reporter Liz Kellar contributed to this report.

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