Good was better than expected, service was quick and efficient, restaurant by the water with lots of outdoor seating read more

Awedaddys Bar & Grill - Fish sandwich - Bars Near Me - Gallatin, Tennessee

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Visited on 4/11/26--easily one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had. We waited over an hour for our food while multiple tables around us were seated, served, and finished their meals. Our waiter, Robert, was completely disengaged--he couldn't even remember if he had taken our order and was nowhere to be found most of the time. No updates, no drink refills, no basic service. Eventually, we were told they had run out of hamburgers and were waiting on a delivery. That's something you communicate upfront--not after customers have been sitting there for an hour. When I asked for a manager, she brought the food out herself but didn't apologize. The food was cold and clearly not worth the wait. At that point, we just wanted to leave. What really stands out is that no one made any effort to fix the situation. No apology, no accountability, no adjustment to the bill--nothing. Completely unacceptable experience. I would not go back and would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Great on the marina restaurant. Excellent friendly service from Syleena and food was tasty too. Bushwacker drinks are awesomeness in a cup! Listening to live music and another round of Bushwhackers read more

This was our first time there Food was great. We had tacos n pealed shrimp. Served was very nice n very helpful. He answered all questions and was always there when we needed anything read more

Cute little place by the marina. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. We got the catfish, and a couple of drinks. The cocktails were extremely weak. The catfish was delicious and fresh. The cheese grits were also good. I would go again and stick to a beer, rather than a cocktail. read more

The menu is clearly marked gluten free, which is greatly appreciated. The food and drinks were not very good, especially for $90 for two people. read more

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If you want a good brunch, especially one that comes with a Bloody Mary bar- this is the place! The brunch spread includes crispy bacon and the best French toast sticks you've ever had! The fresh fruit was actually sweet, too. It's all technically considered outdoors, making it great for going with kids. The noise level is moderate, no one is going to complain about a couple toddler screeches. Our server was excellent, walked us through regular menus and the all-you-can-eat brunch options. You know the places where you can dress up or down, go alone, take a date or family and just feel covetable? That's Awedaddys. Definitely recommend. read more

Love this place! Unlike the typical marina restaurant, they actually make good food, not just something marginally edible because they know you aren't driving anywhere. Brunch is great, there's an omelette station, buffet, and you can get a glass of vodka and make your own Bloody Mary. There's also a burger, the delicious shrimp Brekkichanga, and a bunch of Benedicts although I think they could make a better Hollandaise if they wanted to. Great atmosphere right on the water, cool bar, local drafts, great servers! read more

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Food was not very good and very overpriced. It was not very warm When served, and flavor was off. Service was great! read more

I am a huge fan of restaurants at marinas and Awedaddy's Bar and Grill at Gallatin Marina is a perfect example of why. It was the end of an extremely hot day, and we still agreed to sit outside and eat. The outdoor bar was comfortable, the staff (or Crew according to their t-shirts) were busy, but hard working and most attentive. We ordered drinks from the bar and then our meals. Our waitress was there on her first day and was a trooper. She was efficient, friendly, and funny. She worked really hard and did a great job. The entire staff was running around in a well choreographed dance routine filling orders, refilling drinks, serving food, and taking care of all the guests. This is an excellent dinner location and during the week they have bands perform. Check out Awedaddy's at Gallatin Marina for a wonderful meal. read more

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This was our first visit to Awedaddys. The service was good. The cheese sticks were phenomenal. The Cuban sandwich....not great. There was very little pork or pickle on it. Would definitely not order it again. The pork tacos were just ok. The pork itself didn't have much flavor, though the toppings and salsa were good and flavorful. My husband had the bushwacker original flavor and it was quite tasty. Overall, we really wanted to love this place as it's close to home and sits in the marina. They have a fun atmosphere. We will definitely give it another try... the table next to us had the chicken tender sandwich and a burger....both looked very good. Worth giving them a second shot if just to try those two items. read more

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Food is OK. Service is good and music is majority of the time very relaxing and entertaining. There's salmon dish is hands-down one of the best. read more

The bushwackers are a must for a cold day. Food is awesome and the staff are very laid back. Love this place!!!

Syleena was our server and she did a fantastic job. Drinks and appetizers came out quickly after we ordered. Main food was not far behind. We had the pork tacos, Waylon burger and Sweet Chili Salmon, all food was delicious! Even though it had been raining, still had live music which was wonderful. read more

8 of us stopped for lunch during a day of play on Old Hickory Lake. Service was fast and the food was good. I had the crab cakes and the peel & eat shrimp. The peal & eat was cooked right and tasted like it was seasoned with Old Bay. The crab cakes had a basaltic reduction on them that was so strong, I couldn't taste the crab at all. In spite of that it was good, Others has the strawberry salad, the ahi tuna, fried cheese sticks, salmon and grits. It was all good. It's a great place for a brew and a bite to eat. We liked it. read more

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I went back and forth on ratings here, as there was some good and some not so good. In the end, we had a great time, so the extra star was added in for good measure. It was the second stop on a "visit places on Old Hickory Lake" tour. Probably my least favorite, but still worth the 4 stars (Moby Dick's was my number one). There are "two" restaurants here, or at least one restaurant with an outdoor bar that has a completely different vibe. The main indoor restaurant is found down closer to the water where the boat owners' parking is, while the outdoor bar is up higher and has gravel parking for the non-boat owners. The parking is a bit of a negative for me, as my car is low enough to scrap over the curbyou have to traverse to park. On the way out, I drove over by the stand where the hump was not as high to avoid a second beating on the bottom of my car. Yes, this is likely petty, so it is not heavy on my list of items. Initially, the bartender was a bit preoccupied and did not take notice of us sitting there, which was a bit off putting. But, after a bit of time, it was like being around old friends. Met with two local brothers who were a real hot to talk to. The only food I had was the cheese sticks, which are "world famous" and a bit too beer batter breaded for me, and some fried mushrooms. I am not as much of a fan of the horseradish dip, but your mileage may vary. As for drinks, the bushwhacker is what they are known for and it is quite tasty. They come out much thicker than most places and you can add a wide variety of toppers to customize. They also have a couple of pre-mixed drinks, the Island Girl and another I forget the name of (oops!). Both served in "buckets" (larger glasses that look like a small beach bucket). not sure if the glass is supposed to be a souvenir or not, but we did not take one with. The trick to Awedaddy's is GPS, as it is tucked away in a marina that you don't see until you are right up on it. Before you get there, you would swear you are in a residential area of the bustling metropolis (ha ha) of Gallatin. Once you are in, it feels like a completely different world. I don't live close, but I am sure I will be back at some point. read more

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OMG!!! What a gem of a place. Seriously thinking of not writing about this place so it can stay a hidden Gem. I don't want it ruined by others because this place is that special. Food is out of this world, best Bloody Mary I ever had.( and I had allot lol ) and the ambience is to die for. I don't even want to mention the service and the people running this place. Seriously. This is heaven on earth. I think that just sums it up. Even the patrons were a nice bunch. I had the shrimp and grit and it was AMAZING! And as stated before the Bloody Mary was also AMAZING. My server Taylor was like the cartoon;Speedy Gonzalez. Small but boy was she a force to be reckoned with. Absolutely brilliant and amazing sweet person. She made me so welcome. Please go there but try not to change anything they are doing because it's all right as it is. Best place in Tennessee if you ask me!!! Please add 5 more stars for this place. A definite 10 stars for me. read more

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If your looking for the gulf experience in Gallatin TN this is as close as your going to get. But it isn't it. We just had a couple appetizers and drinks. So i cant comment on the entrees. read more

Awedaddys Bar & Grill - Nachos. A little sloppy but good taste. Could have been larger for the price. - Bars Near Me - Gallatin, Tennessee

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Decided to go with chicken fingers because it sounded good. The chicken was delicious, well crisped and tender. I'm a sucker for good ranch and fries and both did not disappoint. It's surprising how hard it can be to find good chicken tenders and fries. Food was 5/5. The atmosphere was good as well. Nestled on the water with views as you eat. The outdoor seating was nothing spectacular but it was very enjoyable. Our waitress was very friendly and personable. My water was never empty which is a huge plus for me since I drink a lot of water. We were also greeted by the hostess and immediately seated. I would recommend coming here. read more

Lisa strikes again! She's rocked our Nashville trip with one great place after another. This is no exception. I told her I though they named the place by stuttering while trying to name the restaurant Daddy's. Lol. Fun place with cool unique menu options. I ate Nashville hot chicken and waffles. What a mouthful of deliciousness and a 1, 2 punch. Sweet and savory with a kicker of chicken and a gritty hot sauce. Yum. Lisa had the strawberry stuffed French toast which looked huge and tasted great. The other folks enjoyed a buffet, Bloody Mary bar, and eggs Benedict. All left satisfied. We ate outside and sat under a giant ceiling fan and even thought was hot and humid it did the trick. While at the marina or anytime, this place is legit. read more

Fun location, atmosphere and good food. All the people are really nice. Good southern vibes here. read more

Awedaddys Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Gallatin, Tennessee

Bailey is an extreme mean girl who got a job because she just didn't succeed in high school. She has no business working in a retail world. The servers will talk about her. She brought back a plate food that we said was cold and said all the chefs stuck their finger in it. To our surprise, it wasn't cold lol. She is rude, unintelligent, and absolutely just the worst of the worst. We complained about the food after they had it under the warmer for 2 hours and told us that the bottom of the plate is hot when we sent it back... does she not know how physics work? Disgusting experience. read more

VICKY WAS THE BEST!! great service, very attentive, and great personality! would definitely come back just to have vicky be our server!

Our waitress was Saleena, and she was laid back and patient with us. Great meal, and good drinks!

Slow service. I was served an awful baked potato - very dry, shriveled up and old. Should never have been sent out from the kitchen. Had an overcooked hamburger. A sports bar kind of ambience. Quite a loud environment with live music some nights. read more

Place has a cool atmosphere, nice staff, food was solid. Lovely outdoor space that is great place to listen to music, or catch a game on the water. read more

Always a great experience. I love this place for so many reasons. Great service, tasty food and the view is amazing. We got here placed our names on the list and waited at the bar. Listened to live music and ate Fried pickles and Peel N Eat Shrimp. read more

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Such a great atmosphere!! I had the sweet chili salmon and it was AMAZING. We had Syleena as our server, she makes sure everything is right and makes sure to ask if we need anything else. i highly suggest eating here!! You will not be disappointed. read more

Had the fish tacos and they were good and my wife liked her food. The dining area is covered but open on the sides like a beach restaurant. It's kind of noisy and I could smell garbage as they were hauling it with a gator type vehicle within 20 ft of our table. This is the kind of place you get off your boat to go drink. read more

Sunday buffet was great til we got to the omelette station, he can't even cooked scrambled eggs and cheese, was told no bye him, cooked eggs and omelette meats and eggs, separately, I have never seen omelette prepared like this, I was a f&B manager would never allow this.So I never got any cheese and eggs, read more

Awedaddys Bar & Grill - Omelet station and he can't cook. - Bars Near Me - Gallatin, Tennessee

I have been to Awedaddys several times before and will go back sometime. My last visit with my gal was after rush hour on the weekend and was less than stellar. The wait is always longer than normal, but that was expected. There is rarely any parking if that is expected and probably hoped for. We finally were seated at our table; it had not been cleaned, and that was not expected. The staff was understaffed and behind. When we finally received our food, it was at least average. We left feeling like we had over paid for average service and average food. We also agreed that we did not have to go back. I am sure there are other factors that always weigh in to the reason a restaurant is not what you remembered or hoped, for especially on certain days. But if you're going to have your doors open for business, you need to represent better than this occasion. read more

We have been here a couple times. On the weekend and week night. Definitely a fan. The fish sandwich is crispy and the fries are great. Salad is good. Ranch dressing is good for dipping. This time I got the Waylon burger. It was massive and it was worth it. read more

Awedaddys Bar & Grill - Waylon burger Brisket. Bacon. Burger. With an onion ring on top. Delicious. - Bars Near Me - Gallatin, Tennessee

Good food. Drinks are well made and servers are on top of it. Live music is nice. If you travel by boat be prepared they have limited parking and other boaters suck are parking. read more

This was a cool place and not because it was outdoors. The waitress was nice and kept my tea glass full. The hamburger was outstanding, perfectly cooked and juicy. I plan on returning soon as the weather allows. read more

Cool atmosphere on the lake. Looks like they have an amazing outdoor dining area with a stage for live entertainment. It was a chilly night when we were there so we had to dine inside. Staff was very friendly and attentive but unfortunately the food fell flat. I had the Cuban which was inedible. The bread, ham and pulled pork tasted off. Mentioned it to the server and she took it back and the manager said the ham was shaved that morning and they handed me my $44 check. Still had a great time with family and friends though. Sometime you just have to make do with what you get. read more

Awedaddys Bar & Grill - Sad Cuban... - Bars Near Me - Gallatin, Tennessee

We have been coming to awedaddys for years and it has been fantastic, however this year it is not up to par. The Cajun chicken pasta has Tyson microwaveable chicken on it with what tasted like store bought sauce. The salad was brought out after the entree. Over all the service was bad and the waitress was rude. Will not be back ever!- - read more

Great ownership. Food is fantastic and great service. Located on the lake, great for a date night.

During a fun afternoon of boating on Old Hickory Lake we stopped at Awedaddy's at the Marina for some drinks and a little lunch. The food was really good, best Mozzarella Sticks I've ever eaten or seen, those things are huge! Then I had some sort of drink in a bucket that was really good, kudos to our bartender. The service was very attentive which was surprising since the place was packed that afternoon and we had 7 people in our party alone. We gave the bartender a big ole tip for her service, I wish I could remember her name, she was great. Looks like they are temporarily closed right now and hopefully it's just due to winter months. I was there during the height of Covid in June and it was completely open. *Highly recommend stopping here especially if you are boating out on the lake. Boat slips are located at the dock right in front of the bar. read more

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So we came for the music.....We ended up getting some drinks and bar food. My thoughts on bar food is at best a four out of ten...Sometimes I am surprised, thiis time I was. It was a fun, light hearted atmosphere, clean and, easy parking.Great staff and a fun menu. I got chicken tenders after seeing several plates served to tables around us. I was not disappointed , the chicken was white, moist, tender and a wonderfully coating....onion rings were perfect. Wine and beverages were high quality... Now we came for the musical entertainment, it was delivered on a silver plater....Good time for all. Seeing live musicians like Brenda Best was the sprinkles on the treat....coming back. read more

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Pros: On the water Had a live band Good wait staff Cons: Food was just ok. I live in MD and have a standard of crab cakes and this place didn't live up. Otherwise, enjoyable enough visit. read more