Clarksville, Tn
Clarksville, Tn

Open Face Roast Beef


Rudy’s Diner

Open Face Roast Beef

Rudy’s Diner
601 South Riverside Drive
Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040
(931) 802-2323
Website
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At Rudy’s, the open-faced roast beef sandwich is all heart, grit, and full-on star performance. Thick-cut roast beef, fall-apart tender, plays lead, while a grandma-style brown gravy smothers everything like a standing ovation. The mashed potatoes underneath soak it all up like they were born for the role — fluffy, buttery, and loyal to the last bite. On the side, the coleslaw is the unsung hero: creamy, crunchy, and just saucy enough to keep things interesting. And that potato salad? It walks the mustard-sweet pickle tightrope like a pro. No vinegar burn, no bland filler — just the kind of tangy balance you remember from the church picnic your tastebuds still dream about. Rudy’s may not be flashy, but like its namesake, it leaves it all on the plate. And in the end, it’s a winner

DISHED UP BY...

Brad Blankenship

Brad Blankenship is a retired integrative medicine doctor who has resided in Nashville for over 50 years. He, along with his wife Lulu Burns-Keller travel the US in search of new flavors. Together, they write, photograph and review for Beyondish in the Nashville area and beyond.

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