About Us
Sperry's Restaurant Belle Meade
Sperry's opened in 1974, founded by brothers Houston and Dick Thomas and named after their great grandfather, Burton W. Sperry. The original Belle Meade steakhouse, famously home to Nashville's first salad bar, is now owned by Houston's son Al Thomas and his late wife Trish. A second location opened in Cool Springs in 2006, offering the same experience with more room for private dining.
Connecting Old English heritage with the Old South, Sperry's has welcomed locals and visitors with a warm, comforting ambiance for over five decades. Our kitchens use only the finest products, from aged, heavily marbled Western beef to fresh seafood, and every dressing, soup, and sauce is made from scratch. Several are available for purchase at Sperry's Mercantile, located behind the Belle Meade restaurant and at our newest Sperry's Mercantile location in Bellevue. The menu is truly as fresh as it gets, and having you as our guest is an honor we do not take lightly.
Sperry's Restaurant Cool Springs
Since opening our doors in 2006, Sperry's Cool Springs has proudly carried on the tradition of exceptional dining that began with the original Sperry's Restaurant in Nashville in 1974. For two decades, we've been honored to serve the Franklin and Cool Springs community with the same commitment to outstanding hospitality, timeless elegance, and unforgettable meals.
Known for our hand-carved Prime Rib, fresh seafood, USDA Prime steaks, and Nashville's iconic salad bar, every dish is prepared with the quality and attention to detail that has made Sperry's a local favorite for generations. Whether you're joining us for a business lunch, date night, family celebration, Sunday brunch, or a special occasion, our team is dedicated to making every visit memorable.
Our beautifully appointed dining rooms, welcoming bar, and private event spaces provide the perfect setting for everything from intimate dinners to large celebrations. At Sperry's, we believe great food is only part of the experience, genuine hospitality, exceptional service, and making every guest feel at home are what truly set us apart.
For over 20 years in Cool Springs and more than 50 years as a Nashville tradition, Sperry's continues to be a place where memories are made, milestones are celebrated, and every guest is treated like family.
Cafe Sperry's
Café Sperry's is your cozy neighborhood spot for fresh coffee, delicious breakfast, and tasty snacks; all served with a side of comfort. Whether you're grabbing a latte on the go through our convenient drive-thru or settling in for a relaxed morning, our homey atmosphere makes everyone feel welcome. We're proudly connected to Sperry's Mercantile, so you can sip and shop all in one stop. Open daily from 6am to 6pm, Café Sperry's is here to fuel your day with good coffee and even better vibes.
Sperry's Mercantiles
Sperry's Restaurant has been a Nashville steakhouse tradition since 1974, when brothers Houston and Dick Thomas opened the quaint Belle Meade steakhouse, famously home to Nashville's first salad bar and named after their great grandfather, Burton W. Sperry.
The restaurant has evolved over the years and is now owned by Houston's son Al Thomas and his wife Trish, who opened a second location in Cool Springs in 2006, similar to Belle Meade but with more room for private dining in Franklin, TN. Connecting Old English heritage with the warmth of the Old South, Sperry's offers a comforting ambiance that has impressed locals and visitors for over five decades.
Our kitchens contain only the finest products available, including aged, heavily marbled Western beef, the freshest seafood, premium dairy, oils, and spices, and all of our dressings, soups, and sauces are made from scratch, with several available for purchase at Sperry's Mercantile, located behind the Belle Meade restaurant. The menu is truly as fresh as it gets, and having you as our guest is an honor we do not take lightly.