NASHVILLE, TENN. — Ocean Prime is now open at Nashville Yards, marking its debut in Tennessee and introducing its nationally acclaimed seafood and steakhouse to Music City. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant now welcomes guests with a refined dining experience centered on fresh seafood, prime steaks and elevated genuine hospitality built around a simple standard: “Yes is the answer. What is the question?”
Located at 990 Signal Crossing, Ocean Prime Nashville features more than 370 seats including two large, covered terraces spanning 2,400 square feet and two private dining rooms designed for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. Set within Nashville Yards, the restaurant sits at the intersection of downtown’s business and entertainment districts, making it a natural destination for pre-show dinners, client meetings and milestone occasions.
Inside, the space is designed to move seamlessly from one experience to the next. The main dining room offers a refined yet energetic setting, while the expansive terraces create an open-air environment that reflects the pace and energy of the city. Private dining rooms accommodate groups of 8 to 12 guests or 35 to 45 guests with curated menus and dedicated service designed to create seamless and memorable events.
The menu showcases Ocean Prime signature items alongside a robust seafood and steak program complemented by a polished wine and spirits offering. Standout items include the “Smoking” Shellfish Tower, a fully customizable multi-tiered presentation of oysters, lobster, king crab and shrimp designed to be both interactive and visually striking. Sushi offerings like the Ocean Roll layer #1 tuna, salmon and hamachi with avocado and chili garlic oil, while cocktails such as the Berries & Bubbles combine Belvedere Organic Lemon & Basil Vodka with marinated blackberries, fresh lemon juice and brut, finished with dry ice smoke for a dramatic tableside moment.
Executive Chef Julio Juarez leads the culinary team, bringing more than 16 years of experience across high-volume and fine dining kitchens and a focus on precision, consistency and mentorship.
“Our goal is to create dishes that guests can come back to again and again, where the quality and execution are always there,” said Juarez. “From the seafood we source to the way each plate is prepared, we want every detail to feel thoughtful and intentional.”
General Manager Thomas Canton leads the front-of-house team with a focus on delivering the signature Ocean Prime hospitality experience.
Canton adds, “We want Ocean Prime Nashville to be a place guests can rely on, whether they’re celebrating something special or just enjoying a night out. From the moment you walk in, our team is focused on making sure every experience feels seamless, elevated and genuinely welcoming.”
Ocean Prime Nashville is now accepting reservations. Hours of operation include lunch Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and dinner Sunday through Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m. For more information or to book, visit ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/nashville. Follow @OceanPrime and @OceanPrimeNashvilleYards on Instagram and @OceanPrime on Facebook.
About Ocean Prime
Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an extraordinary experience with stunning settings, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, and a Wine Spectator honored wine list. Every Ocean Prime restaurant is uniquely designed to capture the energy and elegance of each city—making it an unmatched destination to socialize, talk business, celebrate, and indulge. Each restaurant also offers a private dining experience ideal for an elegant private dinner, hosting a small group business or social event, or memorable celebration.
Guests can expect best-in-class hospitality from passionate and knowledgeable associates coast-to-coast. Embracing its midwestern roots, Ocean Prime places the highest value on their people. The company cares deeply about delivering authentic hospitality and believes that every member of the team is essential to creating a memorable Ocean Prime experience. Ocean Prime empowers associates to say “Yes is the answer. What is the question?” Guests can experience Ocean Prime in 21 locations around the country: Beverly Hills, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver (Tech Center and Larimer Square), Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Naples, Nashville, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa and Washington, D.C. Visit Ocean-Prime.com or follow @OceanPrime on Instagram and @OceanPrime on Facebook.
About Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Founded by Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC (CMR) has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites. Today, CMR operates 51 restaurants company-wide under 20 different concepts, with 23 locations in Columbus, Ohio, including Budd Dairy Food Hall. In addition, Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, the premier catering and event planning company in central Ohio, oversees three venues in Columbus. The national Ocean Prime brand has 21 locations in 15 states plus the District of Columbia, with an upcoming location opening in Nashville, Tennessee in 2026. The Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern, a sister company of CMR, currently operates 17 locations in three states. CMR and the various concepts have received numerous culinary, leadership, entrepreneur, community service and readers’ choice awards. For more information, visit CameronMitchell.com.
In October 2025, Cameron Mitchell was inducted into the Culinary Institute of America’s Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in the culinary world, recognizing his contributions and leadership in the industry. Additionally, the CIA dedicated the entrance gate to the Alumni Walk of Fame as Mitchell Gate, recognizing Mitchell’s active support for the college.
As seen on CNN, Forbes and Smart Business, Mitchell shares his story and the wisdom he has gained through the years in his book ‘Yes is the Answer. What is the Question?’, available at ShopCameronMitchell.com.
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