Our family really enjoyed this place for the setting and the food (my gosh always huge portions) and the staff were attentive. Many options for diners and we go there to celebrate many life events. read more

I really want to like this place... the food and the ambience are actually pretty good. I just can't get around what a complete dumpster fire the service is. It's is a complete joke for no other reason than they just don't seem to care. Not a staffing issue as I've seen in other reviews in my particular case. Came in yesterday (Saturday) morning alone for breakfast. There were two other tables of 2-3 people in the whole place when I arrived so place was maybe at 10% capacity. Both tables already had their food. There was no staff present when I walked in so I sat at the bar, the bartender was also not present. I sat there for 10 minutes or so before anyone came out. The waitress that did eventually come out but walked by me to check her tables and didn't pay me any attention and then disappeared into the back again. She went back and forth a few times continuing to check tables and not address me or send out the bartender. As I was about to leave she came over without a word, dropped a menu, didn't take a drink order and walked away. I've been here for 30 minutes or so now finally and have a menu and no other acknowledgement I exist. Finally the bartender comes out from the back and asks what he can get me. I ask him for a cup of coffee and before I can say anything else he disappears into the back. I was fully ready to order but figured he was grabbing it and coming right back. He was literally in the back ANOTHER 20 minutes and when he finally returned without the coffee he said he was making a fresh pot. He finally returns with the coffee (in a paper to go cup? This is a sit down morning brunch) and takes my order. I ordered waffles and waited. I've been here nearly an hour now in a practically empty restaurant and just now ordering. Another table comes in, gets sat, and eventually gets their food. I'm still waiting. The bartender pops back out for a second, sees me looking royally pissed at this point and I point at the new table eating and motion back at him like what the hell is going on? He walk over and says "I burned all your waffles and had to start over." Ok... what's it take to cook a waffle... 2-3 minutes? We're 90 minutes deep at this point. Finally someone else appears with my order. Again I will be fair, when I did finally get it the order was pretty good however at this point I had a 10-15 minutes before I had to be somewhere else. I wasn't expecting breakfast to take two hours. I ate about half of it and asked for the check. They dropped it without a word and I paid and left. Let me say I grew up working in restaurants and bars and I can be very understanding of a full restaurant that's understaffed and doing their best. THIS WAS NOT THAT. They literally just did not care. To say this place is grossly mismanaged would to be implied that someone is managing it at all, which doesn't seem to be the case. The food was good but not good enough to deal with this again anytime soon. read more

We are scoping out places for our dog breed National Show for 2026, and we like to support local... We had the opportunity to eat on the patio or inside. We chose to eat inside because I am still recovering from thoracic surgery. We were sat right away and our drink order was taken. We also ordered as we knew what we wanted to eat. My friend chose the Crab Cake Benedict change poached eggs to scrambled eggs. She stated that they were delicious and would order them again with the sweet tea and the home fried potatoes. I had the Traditional Eggs Benedict with coffee... They brought me out French Vanilla Creamer and sugar packets. The coffee was good and strong. That was probably the best Eggs Benedict and home fried potatoes that I have had in a while... Definitely looking forward to going back for Brunch as well as dinner too. Definitely worth the drive! read more

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Location & Vibe * Cumberland Canteen in nestled at Cherokee Marina on Old Hickory Lake, it's literally waterfront dining with boats drifting by--perfect for laid‑back lunches, scenic brunches, or casual dinners. Patty Melt Perfection This isn't your average diner fare: a juicy beef patty is sandwiched between two grilled slices of marble rye, with gooey melted cheese and caramelized onions melding everything into one irresistible bite. The rye is perfectly crisp, the onions sweet, and the cheese--Swiss-style--oozes into every crevice. It's a classically rich and satisfying comfort sandwich. Fries That Shine Cumberland Canteen drives their fries home with crispy, golden perfection. These hand-cut spuds arrive piping hot, fluffy inside with just the right crunch outside. Fans often remember them most-- these where some of the best fries I have had in a long time. Pairing the patty melt with a side of their house fries is a no-brainer. The classic duo complements each other: savory richness meets comforting crunch in every bite. Ambience & Experience Set right by the marina, the canteen gives you upscale yet "down‑home cookin'" vibes--boats drifting by, waterside breeze, and a laid-back atmosphere . It's the kind of place where a hearty sandwich feels just as welcome as scenic views. read more

Cumberland Canteen - Patty Melt with fries - American Near Me - Lebanon, Tennessee

I'd give this place 0 stars if I could. We were getting on a boat and stopped by to pass the time. We only wanted to get drink from the bar, didn't want to sit down and the one wait staff said it was good to order from the bar. Went up to the bar, someone had just ordered and walked away with their drinks. The man absolutely ignored us standing right in front of him for a good 5 minutes. No hello, someone will be with you, I'm just a bar back, nothing. Literally was doing nothing but playing with water and dishes. The other bartender was finishing up a few drinks and still never looked at us. I gave up and went to my friends where the one spoke up and asked if we could order from the bar and she said "yes" and asked for two bushwackers. That woman never looked at us again, never made the drinks, continued to clean / empty plates / talk to anyone but us. Finally a nice younger woman walked up and asked about seating and I told her the situation, told her we're passing on the drinks and to tell a manager as well as understand they'll be getting a Yelp review. This was absolutely awful service. Whether it was discrimination towards my group of diverse friends or not being regulars or whatever was making them absolutely ignore a group of people who wanted to pay for drinks, it was uncalled for. I don't think I've ever wrote a 1 star review. I will never recommend this place based on the poor experience. Trust the reviews. read more

I can't brag enough about the Cumberland Canteen!! I've eat here couple times a month or more. I've never been disappointed. The menu is nicely done, with lots to choose from. Food & flavor is always consistent. Staff is always friendly and keep you topped off on drinks. Everyone I recommend to dine here, love it and become regulars. Especially great on weekend mornings hanging in the deck taking in the lake views! Thank you CC for being amazing!! read more

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Went by the bar today for a drink. Unfortunately we had to leave, as we felt uncomfortable. We stood directly in front of a bartender who didn't greet us or give us any eye contact at all. Finally caught the attention of another bartender and tried to order a couple of bushwackers. There didn't seem to be any urgency or desire to help us, so we cancelled our order. It's a shame because we had a group of 10 thirsty customers, but we can't stay at a place that doesn't want to serve us! Maybe they were having a bad day, it was hot out, or maybe they were short staffed, but I'll have to take my business elsewhere. read more

This is a tough one to say as they were way under staffed for Valentine's Day. The waitresses were working their butts off to keep up but without a hostess, bus boy or bartender it is almost impossible to stay on top of your tables, most of the food was good but we shouldn't have to sit for 3 hours to get served. We will give them another chance but I hope they get more help! read more

We've tried so hard to like this place yet it continues to disappoint. While we appreciate the live music, it was a bit too loud for dinner. Ordered an appetizer, didn't get it. Entrees came with salads, didn't get them. Pasta dishes were ok, just overwhelmed with shallots but the shrimp was cooked rather well. Prime rib a bit fatty, but was a generous cut. Overall disappointing. read more

I arrived around 11:40am on a Sunday. I was originally told there was a 45 minute wait for a table. It was not busy, and there plenty of places to sit - inside and outside. Very odd. I ended up being seated in less time (about 15 minutes). The patio was open so I dined outside. The bar tender was nice and attentive. She was working hard. So her service was adequate, but the amount of time it took for the meal to come out was a bit excessive. From the time I was seated, it took about 85 minutes to get my meal. The onion rings did come out first, which were fine. Crunchy - not soggy. The sliders were decent. Fries were fine. Waffles & chicken were okay. Nothing life altering as far as the food itself. Just know this - you should NOT come here if you are in a rush or want to be in and out. It's not that type of place. You're going to be sitting and waiting. It was a decent meal. read more

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If I could give a minus review I would. Went here the first weekend we were in the RV park and the service and food were atrocious. The owner and his son who is the so called kitchen manager, are the rudest people I have ever come across in this industry. Having been in the restaurant business myself for years, I can equivocally say this man has no business being in the restaurant industry. Needless to say we will be next door to him for 6 months but we will never sit foot in that place again. read more

11/13 Stopped in for a quick dinner after a long trip. I had the Ruben and my husband had the Prime French Dip. Both sandwiches were delicious. The Prime French Dip had so much meat on it it was more of an open faced sandwich, not a complaint....just a warning. Every meal we've had here has been good. read more

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We came for brunch and completely agree with the other reviews about service being extremely slow. We sat outside and waited for 20 minutes before someone came to our table to greet us and take our drink order despite servers tending to other tables. They all seemed busy but the outside area only had a handful of tables so maybe they were really busy inside? Not sure, but we were there about 2 hours beginning to end for eggs, toast and pancakes. The food was good and the servers were nice. And we really enjoyed listening to the live music! read more

Cumberland Canteen - Live music - American Near Me - Lebanon, Tennessee

So you don't need to make a reservation because it won't make a difference. The food was decent and the waitress was very nice.

The food is amazing and the ambiance perfect. Met the chef and owner. The food speaks for itself. Stop judging on servers who do not have the heart for this business which the chef definitely does. Go for amazing food and beautiful views. Your palate will thank you. read more

Valentines dinner! Welp! I don't know what happened but they did not have half of the staff they needed to take care of all the people that were there for the dinner rush. Bartender was partaking in some drinks himself, which is definitely frowned upon when you are that busy. They had no Hostess, no Bus Boy, no Bartender that stayed behind the bar. Very disorganized. The music was great, the food was good, besides the prime rib. Not sure what happened but little to no seasoning, no crust, zero consistency on the size of the cuts. This place has a lot of potential, but you need staff and management. I will try again, but we are usually done if twice wasn't so nice. read more

Ambiance: we did call first because we saw the post about not sitting in the new area. That was true . We did end up sitting inside where there was air conditioning. If weather allows, outside would be a better choice. It was pretty loud with all the large parties and we were on folding tables. Not the nicest of ambiance. Service was good. Pretty crowded for a Saturday night but got our food and drinks right away. Didnt get a whole lot of attention after that but didnt really need a lot. Food...it was good. Parm and hamburger was okay. I'd return for the pizza. The crust was nice and crispy and the sauces were very flavorful. Much larger than anticipated. Pie was pushed it to another level. read more

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Came for Sunday brunch. Excellent service. Excellent food. Apparently ambiance is also a thing and it's here in spades.

Horrible service. Everyone around us that arrived 20 minutes after us got their food. Snippy hostess wanted to argue when I asked for the manager. Ran out of ribeye. Because it all went to the tables AFTER us. Awful: read more

Great remodel job on the entire restaurant. They always seem short staffed. One pregnant waitress at lunch. I felt like I should hop up and bus tables for her. Comfortable seating overlooking the Cumberland. The shrimp appetizer is delicious. I'd order a side of bread or steal your friend's pizza crust for sopping up the sauce. It's my favorite. Pizza is quite good too. Weekends are very busy. Weekday lunch has been the easiest time to get a table quickly. Very nice outdoor space. read more

The service was great. They were communicative about a large group's order that had gone in which would make us have to wait a little bit, but even the wait wasn't bad. I love when people communicate with you though. It's probably what made the wait not seem like a big deal. My husband said the Mariachi omelet was really good. He saw a burrito being delivered and was second guessing his choice, but he was very happy when he got his omelet. He said it was spicy and very tasty. It was also very large which makes the price a bit more tolerable. I had The Euro Snob. There were only a couple of egg choices that were vegetarian and I do love a good Eggs Benedict. This was on brioche with Gouda, shrimp, and truffle hollandaise. I had barely gotten my food when the cook delivered a sprinkling of the truffle powder. She said I'd want it and she was right. That's one of the biggest reasons I ordered the dish. The dish needed the truffle to balance the sweetness from the brioche. It wasn't until I finished the dish that I remembered it was supposed to come with tomato. That would have added and acid and I think that would have made the dish almost perfect. It was yummy. I wish the Gouda and truffle were heated with the hollandaise to make a nice creamy sauce. The Gouda was in shreds. Again, this was a very tasty dish, but it was so close to perfection you start to notice where it needs a little tweak. I would have loved this dish with a lightly dressed leafy salad. I guess I'm being snobby. We had an eggcellent meal, service was great, patio seating was nice, and live music was fantastic. read more

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Two hour wait for food is just too long. We also went for the advertised Bushwacker and couldn't get one. Machine was down, and none of the mix for the blender was ready. I felt so bad for our waitress. Once we got our food, it was good. Unfortunately we won't be back though. read more

Food is good, service is top notch. Caitlin is a terrific server. Lots of variety on the menu. Have had breakfast as well of dinner and never been disappointed read more

My wife and I went for Mother's Day brunch. We couldn't have been more pleased with the service. Our server was awesome And attentive. The Buffett unfortunately was very underwhelming. The food was old and very burnt on the top. Three pizzas on the way in looked like Tostitos that were in the oven too long. We didn't complain at all. But I was shocked as hell when we got our bill. 151.26 for three people eating a bad buffet with 2 flat diet cokes. Again - the server was one of the best. I do want to be sure that I am clear about that because she was. read more

Got sat immediately took 15 minutes to see a server. Took another 15 or so to be able to put the food and drink order in. Took another hour to get an over cooked 20oz prime rib which was replaced with a ribeye but I still got charged for a prime rib. My mother ordered the filet mingion medium it was practically raw. Came with cream corn what side is a cream corn and a baked potato with way to much butter. 2 beers a water 2 steaks 98$ that's with no tip!! Highly do not recommend. Beautiful and so much potential nice bar and band the scarecrows were amazing. read more

Don't waste your time. We've given this place 4 tries and have had the most atrocious service each time. 1 hour+ wait for food after ordering, ordered a beer, waited 20 minutes, hunted down our server (no idea where she disappeared to) to ask about it and she was "going to check on it" after TWENTY minutes. The most recent time, we waited at the hostess stand for someone to seat us, no one came. The bartender HAD to have seen us, but said nothing from 10 feet away. My husband finally went and found someone who said to seat ourselves. We walked out after the 20 minute wait for beer. It strangely feels like this place goes out of their way to provide the most horrendous service I've ever experienced. It's too bad bc they have a great patio on the lake. It could be a great place but we won't ever step foot in there again. Make the drive to Sam's on the Lake- good fast service and great atmosphere. read more

Menu is amazing, there's something for everyone, much better than your typical restaurant on the lake. Food is delicious and portions are very generous. Great spot, locally owned too, love to support small businesses!! read more

Cumberland Canteen - Gnocchi - American Near Me - Lebanon, Tennessee

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The food was ok. Waiting over an hour is not. 20 minutes for a mimosa. I don't understand why it took so long when no one was here.

Fantastic brunch. Chicken fried steak that is bigger than the plate and a breakfast burrito the size of your forearm. If you have a big party be sure to make a reservation as they only have a few tables that will accommodate. Don't expect to get out in a hurry, but it is worth it. read more

Only reason I give it a one star is because I cannot give it a zero star and have it show up. Two of the three prime ribs were overcooked and the one that was cooked properly was tough. The baked potato was not hot. Only mildly warm. The corn was cold. their solution was to replace the $16 12 ounce prime rib with a $35 ribeye, which they charged us for. Overall, a very unhappy experience. Will not be dining there again. The waitress was sweet and friendly, the only socially redeeming part of the evening. read more

Best breakfast I have had down here in Tennessee. Service was attentive and the place was spic and span clean. Nice decor and atmosphere. Actually ate inside and was really impressed. This has become my number one breakfast spot for my weekends. read more

Very clean,remodeled,big menu, took 30 minutes to get food and place was empty ..1130ish Saturday am..mamosa was hmmm not too good ..food was pretty good read more

We came here for brunch and had the crab cake benedict and whole lot of chicken fried and it was deliciously awesome!!! Super nice inside and everyone was very friendly! Definitely will be back! read more

Absolutely terrible service at this place today. We had a reservation for 11:30 and were seated promptly. This was the best part of the entire experience. We were the only table sitting inside at the time and somehow it took them over an hour to get the food to us. As we were waiting we saw two other parties or people get up and leave after not even getting approached for a drink order. First and last time here. Highly disappointed. read more

- [ ] Went for drinks, apps and dinner on June 7, 2025. My wife and I had been there twice for dinner in 2024, and had excellent food and drinks. However, our experience this last weekend was awful. We arrived at about 5:00, and while the restaurant was filling up, it wasn't too busy. Our server was friendly and professional, but it was her first day back since last summer, and it was clear that she was unfamiliar with both menu and drink items. Frankly, putting a server alone on their first day back, especially on a busy Saturday night, was management malpractice. She should have been paired with an experienced server for her first day. My wife asked for a house Pinot Noir, and I ordered a beer. Our server left, and came back to say they have ANY Pinot Noir on the bar. On a Saturday night?? Not a good start. Oh, they also had no West Coast IPA, which is local from the Cedar City Brewery in Lebanon - seriously, no local beer? We then ordered the Sausage and Pretzel platter, which was delicious - a large portion, hot and tasty. Next, I decided to order an Old Fashioned. What the bar produced was bourbon and coke in a pint glass - not even close, so I sent it back and had the bar try again. This time I was brought a drink that was in a rocks glass, looked to be the right color, and had an orange peel and cherry. Then I took a sip - instead of simple syrup, they used water with the bourbon, and no bitters. I hate wasting good bourbon, so I drank it anyway, but was disappointed yet again. We then ordered the Mulberry St. pizza, which was described as a Margherita style pizza with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, Romano cheese and mozzarella. What we got was a pizza with what must have been a pound of mozzarella, completely overwhelming every other ingredient and sliding everywhere. The tomatoes were from a can, served whole instead of sliced. The basil was absolutely not fresh and was burnt. It was miles from what a Margherita pizza should be. The final disappointment was with their Bushwhacker ice cream drink. We were going to order one, but before we could we noticed a woman at the next table being served one. She took one sip and said it was undrinkable. I then asked our server if she had had any others sent back and she said "yes, a couple". So needless to say we skipped the Bushwhacker. After all this, I can only hope this was some kind of horrible anomaly. I believe in second chances, so we'll go back one more time. They certainly have nowhere to go but up. read more

We have been here before and sat at the bar where the service was pretty good. Service took a little longer this time which did not make sense being there were only about 3 tables occupied. Food was good again. Only other negative was they served our coffee in styrofoam cups. Cmon man. Beautiful place on the water...styrofoam cups? But overall will go back for a third time because the food is always good. Their staff is really nice also. And the location is great. read more

We went in tonight was seated for an hour before they brought us our food. My salad has brown chunks in it. My steak was no bigger than my hand and it was supposed to be a 16oz there was no way at all that that was 16oz. My husband's prime rib was not even cut clean and probably 1/4 of it was waste. The manager was rude about the time we waited. It's been better but tonight they missed their mark by a country mile. read more

We arrived before our reservation time,so went to bar for drinks. There were 4 of us and one couple beside us. Two friends ordered tanqueray and tonic with an orange. Hubby ordered a draft (smart guy). I ordered kettle one martini. Hubby got beer promptly. Bartender left bar and came back. Only enough gin for 1 drink and no oranges. So our friend let her husband have the gin and ordered kettle one with cranberry. No kettle one-ok-Grey goose -no Grey goose Both of us ask for KJ chardonnay. He leaves bar, again, and comes back -no KJ. By this point 20min has gone by. We said we just came from the liquor store and have wine in the car. Would they be willing to waive corkage because of our woes. Manager tells bartender -no. Ended us with a Tito martini and Moscow mule. The woman beside us was disappointed with her Nashville hot chicken wrap. All breading, over fried and hardly any chicken. The manager comes over and starts arguing with her about the amount of chicken which (even from where I was sitting) looked awful. She picked at it and they left. On the way out my husband picked an orange out of a box above the liquor bottles. Beware! Don't go here. We'll never go, again! read more

This place for breakfast I recommend the Cumberland Omelette it's the bomb, the hash browns are incredible. When I'm in town I schedule some time to eat here. It's relaxed fine dining by the lake and the prices are great for the food quality is fantastic! Banana cream waffles were a hit with my son read more

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Appetizer -three big bbq glazed meatballs on a bed of cheesy mashed potatoes. Delicious. 2 beef patty burger was good. Fresh cut fries were soggy and greasy -would benefit from the double fry method. Chicken parmesan dish was a lot of food with salad, garlic bread, two chicken patties, and a lot of angel hair pasta. The pasta was overcooked, but the marinara have it a good taste. Overall, very good food. Server, Jordan, was very friendly and paid attention to our needs for drink refills and such. We will be back to this dog friendly patio to try the prime rib. read more