Loved this restaurant. The Southwestern omelet bowl was absolutely delicious. Would definitely…read morego again!

I wanted to love this place since we went out for a special celebration of my husband. We had not…read morebeen before and the menu looked amazing! We did not have a great experience. We had a party of 10 and went early (before 6pm on a weekday). It was not busy, and when we arrived there was one couple seated. Despite this, I think they rushed our food. And we would have gladly waited a little longer for cooked food. :/ Everyone at the table who ordered "steamed broccoli" received hard, barely cooked broccoli. My mother-in-law's potatoes were not fully cooked, and her salmon was raw. Since all her food was not edible, they took it off the bill. So at least there's that. The green beans my mother ordered were also quite crunchy, which can be personal preference. I did not complain about my salmon, but it was undercooked as well. However, even if it were cooked, the lemon sauce makes it inedible. I order salmon at most restaurants and I have never tasted a more horrific sauce. I thought maybe I was being dramatic, so let everyone at the table taste the sauce. Every single one of them scrunched up their face and said "UGH!" It was described by my family members as "putrid, disgusting, rotten pudding, and having a strong iron taste." I have to agree there. When they put it on the table I thought the fish was bad, but it was just the strong smell of the sauce. So all the broccoli, salmon, and potatoes were undercooked... however everyone who ordered steak received it cooked way past what they had ordered. My husband ordered medium, and it looked close to well done. My nephew ordered medium rare, and it looked medium well. My husband's steak was still tender and tasty though, so he did not complain. His Brussels sprouts were decent and grits were very flavorful. My sides were mac and cheese and a salad. Those were both very good! The mac and cheese is in an interesting flavorful sauce. More creamy than cheesy, but I enjoyed it. The salad seemed pretty fresh with homemade dressing from what I could tell. Our server was nice, but did not check on us at all, and was only at the table to take our orders, deliver the food, and give us the check. The majority of us had empty drink glasses and would have wanted refills. There was an automatic tip of 20% on the bill because of the larger party, which was fine, but like I said, the service wasn't great since we didn't get checked on whatsoever. Overall, it's not the worst place I've ever been but it wasn't very good. You hate to go to a place that SHOULD be good, pay good money, and receive that quality, but we weren't going to sit there and every single one of us complain. Sometimes, you just have to eat a bad meal, laugh about it, and not return. The fact of the matter is there are much better places to eat in Cookeville with better food and better service, so we probably won't be back.

Had a lovely dinner last night at the PR. Staff/service was friendly and excellent. Food was good…read moreto excellent. Ambiance was very nice for a first date. Only issue is I ordered a 2oz pour of Jack Daniels 10 year. After cracking my own bottle at home today, it was definitely not Jack 10 last night. Price was $8 or $10 an ounce - which would be a great price...but that's not what they poured.

Highly recommend. The food and drinks were all fantastic. We both are on monjero shot and really…read moreappreciated the small plate tapa size and shared a few things. The carpaccio was good but busier ... than id ever had. It didnt need so much on it. Brie artichoke dip was yummy. I liked the shrimp and grits but they weren't cheesy. Cocktails were so good. Service and vibe all very enjoyable. Great experience and several things on menu looked interesting.

Chic pub with amazing vibe. Attentive service and friendly and fast. 9 iron…read moreSandwich was good. Generous portions of meat. Had a side of Brussel sprouts. Definitely recommend. Also had fish with side of sweet potato fries. Serviced crispy as requested. Fish was good but not "pub worthy". Have high expectations. Started with giant pretzel. Excellent app and cheese sauce with hint of jalapeño was great!

The fish and chip was somewhat ok, But I would like a lot better with flour and beer batter. The…read morebatter was not that good that was on the fish. The corned beef sandwich is outstanding. With the bristle sprouts . We will go again for dinner for other items.

This place is ok. The pool tables are ok. But the people are a little clique. They turned off my…read moremusic and forced me to listen to tone deaf karaoke and I paid for my music. People were ok but ppl in charge sucked. Tipped big on first drinks but didn't bother when I left. Won't be back!

Everything was fine the food looked good the service was good wasn't very many people in there so I…read moredon't understand but I was visiting cookbook thank you

Best steaks in Cookeville. And plenty of other delicious meals too. Caesar salad is perfectly made…read morewith crisp Romaine and a yummy dressing. We've had burgers and other sandwiches and soups and salads. Honestly the food has always been excellent. We usually sit at the bar and Mitch has made us feel like family from the very first time we ate here.

We went yesterday for a family meal. There were 5 of us total . We were seated immediately and…read moredrink order taken. We had the crab cakes for an appetizer- very good. We ordered 2 burgers ( fries and homemade chips were great) , one buffalo chicken wrap with a Greek salad , one prime rib sandwich and a Louisiana chicken with asparagus . Everything was delicious. Lots of food for the price as well. We will definitely be back as the menu is huge and we want to try more dishes.

Nick's is an absolute gem located not far from I-40 in Cookeville. As someone who lives in…read moreNashville surrounded by great restaurants, the culinary scene in Cookeville is often underwhelming to me. But Nick's is absolutely spectacular! The atmosphere of this spacious restaurant is classy with great views from atop the hill. The waitstaff is incredible! And the prime rib is among the best I've ever had! The loaded baked potato is cooked to literal perfection. The only letdown was the unimpressive blue cheese dressing. But everything else was amazing! Get that prime rib!!

First timers tonight! The food was delicious and our server did a great job tending to our table…read more We'll definitely be back!

12-21-24 Having eaten here a year ago and absolutely…read moreloved it, we were only too happy to come back when it was suggested for lunch. Our server Rachel was quick to greet us, friendly, and helpful. Brick walls, wood block sculptures, and old black and white photos of the town serve as decor, making the place very welcoming. A couple rounds of local beers started us and then we were off in earnest. The fried pickle spears were just as perfect as we remembered. Huge, hot, sour, and delicious, served with dijonaisse dipping sauce. Everything we ordered was delicious and each person at the table thought theirs was best. A smoked ham, cheese, and fig sandwich... cheese quesadillas... pork belly sliders... steak and mushroom wrap... all great. Our only disappointment was the gumbo. It tasted more like a bland bean soup. No seafood flavor and non existent seasonings, but even that wasn't enough to bring this place down. We cannot recommend highly enough!

3.5 Bc my mother has not stopped talking about this…read morerestaurant, I was in the area so I had to go. Upon arriving I almost turned around and left. The host was so RUDE. It was very much an inconvenience. I grabbed the Teriyaki Tuna. It was yummy! It was sear and could have went just a bit longer. It was yummy.

I'm writing this review as a long-time resident of Orlando, Florida, so trust me....I know good…read morefood when I experience it! Cookeville is such a small, quaint, and friendly town with such genuine charm to it. My husband and I visit his mimi every year and as part of our tradition, we select a restaurant in town to eat at to give her a break from cooking us meals. This year we chose Spankies! We were greeted by warm, welcoming faces, and the restaurant's ambiance felt comfortable and inviting. We ordered quite a variety from the menu! And every single dish, from the starters, to the entrées, to the sides were each absolutely delicious! You cannot go wrong with any order. 5 stars for a lovely experience!

Stopped by on a Sunday with friends before heading home. We…read morewere looking for a local spot with a variety of options for our group of four, and this place fit the bill. The menu had something for everyone--from salads to burgers and classic bar food. The tostada salad was a hit I forgot to take a picture. I have mixed feelings about the visit. While the food was a hit (everyone enjoyed their orders), the service was a bit slow. It took a while after being seated, to place our orders, and finally get our food. Our server was very sweet, but seemed stretched thin--possibly juggling too many tables. Overall, a decent local stop with a solid menu, but be prepared for a more relaxed pace when it comes to service.

Decent BBQ in what seems to be a takeout place. There are a few tables available for instore dining…read morebut I will say they aren't very comfortable (kinda like a McDonalds seating area) We both had loaded stuffed potatoes and I would gladly have them again. The pulled pork was good, tender and plentiful. With the amount of takeout and drive thru business it would seem I'm not the only one that likes this place. Go fill your belly!

I really love their barbecue! It makes my mouth water just thinking about it! If you try it once…read moreyou'll come back! It's in a great location near Food Lion here in Cookeville ! Definitely check it out!