Restaurant Special Feature Fall 2024 - Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

From Columbia to Nashville, Middle Tennessee’s culinary scene offers a wealth of upscale dining options for even the most discerning connoisseur. Picture ordering a beautifully marbled ribeye steak, cooked to perfection with a caramelized crust and a juicy tender pink interior. It's accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, and a rich, flavorful peppercorn sauce. Paired with a glass of full-bodied red wine, this meal offers a sensory delight with every bite. Whether you prefer Wagyu or Prime, Oscar or Wellington, rare or well-done, these featured restaurants offer an exceptional dining experience no matter your cuisine preference. If you are in the mood for something more casual, we share a taste of Germany for your Bavarian delight where it’s Oktoberfest every day!

By Kathy Fox

A dining experience at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille in Franklin, Tennessee, can be characterized by its blend of upscale ambiance, exceptional service, and top-notch cuisine. You are greeted with a sophisticated welcoming atmosphere as you enter the 11,000-square-foot restaurant. The decor perfectly balances modern chic and classic refinement, featuring dark wood accents, plush leather seating, and tasteful lighting that creates a warm, inviting glow. Each table is meticulously set, promising an evening of luxury and comfort or a standout lunch served only on Fridays.

In February 2021, Perry’s opened in Cool Springs presenting patrons with a spacious dining room with a view of the open kitchen, four beautifully appointed private dining rooms perfect for groups and special events, and a stunning see-through floor-to-ceiling wine wall with a view of Bar 79®. Perry’s was founded more than four decades ago as a small butcher shop in Texas and the menu today features a variety of high-quality dishes with a focus on serving the highest-quality steaks including Perry’s Reserve Texas Akaushi Wagyu, True Japanese A-5 Wagyu, USDA-aged PRIME

Angus, and Certified Upper Choice beef. Each steak is carefully hand-selected and expertly prepared to ensure the perfect balance of flavor and tenderness. Guests also have the option of customizing their steak with signature sauces, styles, and toppers even Koji-aging, a Japanese technique that enhances meat flavor and texture to create umami-rich steaks. The Chateaubriand Three Ways, served on a warm cast iron plate, with three signature toppers is a steak lover's dream!

THE FAMOUS PORK CHOP A SEVENFINGER-HIGH DINNER CHOP THAT IS SLOW-SMOKED, CARAMELIZED AND SERVED WITH HOUSE-MADE APPLESAUCE, CARVED TABLESIDE FOR A TOUCH OF FLAIR.

An unexpected steakhouse specialty at Perry's is the Famous Pork Chop. It is a seven-finger-high dinner chop that is slow-smoked, caramelized and served with house-made applesauce, carved tableside for a touch of flair the lunch portion is a tad smaller at a whopping 18-20 ounces. The sweet and smoky sizzling chop is hand-selected, rubbed with proprietary seasoning and cured, then roasted for four to six hours on a rotisserie with pecan wood. The generously-sized signature chop often results in leftovers for guests, so Perry’s created recipes that are available on their website, extending the Rare and Well Done® experience for their guests at home.

The diverse menu also includes an impressive selection of seafood, appetizers, sides, and desserts all crafted with the same attention to detail and culinary expertise as each dish arrives artfully presented, making the dining experience as visually appealing as it is delicious. The Pan Seared Sea Bass served with creamy corn and red pepper coulis, simply melts in your mouth, and with modifications can be dairy-free. Perry’s also offers a full gluten-free menu and options for vegan and vegetarian guests including a Vegan Skillet Chopped Steak.

Patrons will find seasonal off-menu features crafted by its Master Development Chef, Rick Moonen. He is James Beard Foundation recognized and hailed as the nation's foremost seafood expert who is also in the American Culinary Hall of Fame.

Bar 79®, named after the year Perry's was founded, boasts an extensive selection of wines and spirits that can be enjoyed while dining, at the stunning island bar, or on the large patio with seating for up to 46. Guests can indulge in Perry’s prestigious wine portfolio including five varietals of Perry’s Reserve Wines or try a handcrafted cocktail from a creative mixology list of 15 selections including Perry’s Hog-Hattan topped with Perry’s Famous Pork Chop Bites and Luxardo cherries. The Signature Shaken Sodas offer a refreshing nonalcoholic option. Furthermore, the bar features an exciting Social Hour Monday through Friday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with specials on bar bites, mixology creations, and generous pours of wines by the glass, and the Steak & Tater Totters Bites appetizer is certainly a crowd-pleaser.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille offers a refined and indulgent experience. It's an ideal choice for special occasions, business dinners, or simply a night out to enjoy high-quality food and exceptional service. The combination of a luxurious ambiance, exquisite cuisine, and attentive service ensures every visit to Perry's is memorable and satisfying, making it a standout dining destination in Franklin. By the time dessert arrives whether the decadent Nutty D'Angelo or the Dessert Trio offering a tasting of three seasonal favorites you are left with a sense of satisfaction and a desire to return.

To make a reservation go to OpenTable or call (615) 721-7781. For additional information or to order Perry’s famous chop, signature steak butter and seasoning, steak packages, or steak knives from Perry’s Online Market visit perryssteakhouse.com.