The cheeseburger and Philly cheesesteak were both deliciousness. Great for lunch after a hike!read more

I am giving this place five stars, because it was a pleasant surprise. It's a diner... at a gas…read morestation... so don't expect a great ambiance. However, the food was VERY good. It is homestyle cooking, and the price was fair. The service is exceptional every time. So if you can get past the diner aspect, or eating at a gas station... put this one on your list.

I'm going to start this review saying the gumbo I had at The Southern Steak & Oyster was the best…read moregumbo I had in my life! It's my last night in Nashville so I want to go to a bang zoom restaurant. A few of my co workers have said to me: Mr Bill, we see every night you're going out to some amazing spots. Mind if we tag along? Sure, the rules are to keep your fork outta my plate when we sit down. Deal? The restaurant is very large, we're shown to our table. Set in the middle of the dining room and facing the bar. The bar can seat at least 25 people, the restaurant is set up for fun. To get our party started, I ordered a well crafted cocktail: Tea'd Up Old Fashioned Made with Bourbon, Black Tea and House Barrel Aged Bitters. Funky?? Oh yeah I'm with a bunch of Military Veterans and they're telling me their crazy stories. I'm sippin' my Old Fashioned and taking it all in, we need to bond over drinks and crazy things we all drank overseas. As an adult, I can appreciate my Nashville TN Old Fashioned with Black Tea. While we're talking, our waitress drops off a plate of homemade biscuits. The biscuits are fire! Buttery, flakey and moist, The Southern Steak & Oyster can make a damn good biscuit. Next, my Gumbo comes to me. The first taste I can tell this is a chef'd up dish. Better than anything I had in New Orleans. This gumbo is filled with Andouille, Crawfish, Shrimp and Fried Okra. Very flavorful indeed. My last entree in Nashville will be Fish 'N Grits. Fresh fish topped with Spicy Tasso Ham over Sweet Potato Grits and Bacon Braised Cabbage. This is a flavorful dish, the grits are very creamy and the cook on the fish was spot on. We had a great night at The Southern Steak & Oyster, it was a pleasure to dine at your restaurant.

I have a tough time in writing this. I've been here twice. I can only write a Pros and Cons as I…read morewant to be fair Pros 1) selection of oysters is fantastic 2) the Shuckers really are carrying the bar seating 3) everyone is super nice Cons 1) now remember I was at the bar seating, Other than the shuckers and who I think are awesome. On one visit with only a few of us there our bartender disappeared for a good 20 minutes. Upon his return he was focused on everything but the 5 of us in the place until we finally had to ask to get service. The other visit everyone helped me but the actual server. Maybe this is a staffing problem, I don't know but being stuck for 20 minutes to order another drink with my meal is not acceptable. Although they had that check in my hand in under a minute and in under another minute to process. Again, super nicer people, but kind of oblivious. 2) Now let's talk about the kitchen. And I'm adding some input from the other diners because we all sat there waiting. - flavors are great, but the salt and spice level is overboard. I had the mushroom appetizer and nearly choked/coughed to death. I like heat but this was raw spice that overpowered the dish. And the salt about made my feet swell into balloons. Such a shame because the idea is great just poor execution - deviled eggs. Pass - BBQ Shrimp, sort of like the mushrooms right profile but overpowering - gumbo. Two other people had the gumbo and when I asked they said that too is just over spiced I want to like this place, but probably my last visit unless I just come for oysters. Sorry

AWESOME JOB CHEF!…read more The only thing i would suggest maybe put a couple tvs so the older people can watch the news. Maybe a few newspapers lol. Yall keep doin your thing. I WILL be back for sure!

Best breakfast we have had while in Spencer, Sparta, and McMinnville, Tennessee!!! They have daily…read morespecials that are clearly freshly made and popular. This is a local gem that is rare for this part of Tennessee. They actually serve breakfast all day!! Delicious generous breakfast with crispy not greasy home fries and eggs made medium with the whites cooked and the yolk running. Yum! Sorry no food pictures this time because after driving 45 minutes for breakfast, we had to eat. Great place.

This is one of our regular spots. Everything I've ordered here has been wonderful. If you like…read moresouthern food, this is a place to try.

service was great, order the half rank of ribs and they were the thickest ribs I've had, good…read moreflavor and clean off the bone. restaurant has plenty of seating and good decor.

Great lunch and service. Cute restaurant. I highly recommend trying. Happy we stopped in.read more

Decrease the amount of seasoning. 1) Undersalt a dish so the patron can salt to their personal…read moretaste. 2) Don't overuse white pepper unless it's noted as "spicy" on the menu. 3) A server shouldn't present the check prior to discussing dessert options and never assume the dessert is ordered "to go". The ambiance could be likened to an auction barn which means the noise just bounces off the ceiling making conversation difficult.

Accountability starts at the top. What was once an nice…read moreplace to eat while enjoying beautiful surroundings now I'd say save your trip. Sad to see, I'm not sure outside of the obvious recession if that is playing a part but the customers were there, however the complete lack of service was not. We got water 30 minutes after I complained, tables full of people or full of trash. Food came at the 2 hour mark and we watched group after group leave. Only sandwiches on menu now and fries well they took order for it but served fried tomatoes which we also had as an appetizer, said they didn't have any fries. No one paid attention to anyone unless you were sitting at the bar for drinks. Unfortunately once a place we enjoyed will not go back to. Everything Changed and the Resturaunt seems it's sadly on its way out. Just my opinion.

You can NOT go wrong with a visit here! Outstanding…read moreatmosphere, excellent food, supreme customer service and a scenic drive. Planned visit to celebrate 12th wedding anniversary. Went on a Saturday morning not long after they opened. All staff were wearing masks which eased our concerns about going out to celebrate. Fried Green Tomatoes are the BEST I've had in many, many years. Sliced perfectly with a cornmeal breading that was seasoned to perfection and fried to a wonderful crispness and drizzled with the chipotle crema. I could have eaten 2 plates of them and been thoroughly satisfied. However I also had the Bootlegger Chicken Fried, not hot, minus the lettuce and onion. Also very good no sauce, spreads or dressings needed--seasoned well. Hubby had the Duo Dip and the Stillhouse Farm Burger. I only tested the Duo Dip which was also amazing but his plate was empty from the burger so that tells me it was good. He also had a side of Pimento Mac and cheese bake--YUMMY!! Drinks-- Cos-Moon-Politan was amazing and not lacking in anything. Short Mountain Long Island also quite yummy but I like the cosmo better. Moonshine Brownie Trifle--just don't. No really YOU ABSOLUTELY SHOULD GET THIS!!! OMG!!! Excellent finish to the entire experience.

Food was excellent. We had the BLT and the COD fish dinner. We especially liked the Cole slaw…read more Service was quick.

What a gem! We were leaving Nashville and wanted to get breakfast but every place we stopped at…read morehad an hour's wait. We decided to keep going towards home and the I Exit app showed this restaurant. It had good reviews so we decided to give it a try. They serve breakfast all day and even though it was 11:30 that's what we wanted. We chose the Country Boy breakfast with tenderloin. I asked if we could get grits instead of hash browns and our server said sure. We split the breakfast and it was more than enough food for splitting. The coffee came right out, hot and fresh. The food came out shortly after. I can't say enough about how delicious it was. We will definitely stop here again because our son lives in Nashville so we will take this route often. The restaurant was clean and the decor had a country vibe. The servers were very pleasant and efficient.

The prime rib is delicious, with a smoky flavor. The sweet potato fries are waffle style and…read moreperfectly fried, just the right amount of crispiness. The hamburger is also very tasty and messy to eat but good! Pickle chips as an appetizer and wings are consistently good. Pet friendly outside with a band that plays all good songs. We will be back! Our servers have been attentive and brought refills as needed.

Service was great. Atmosphere was great. Menu changes. Not so much. No more Philly…read morecheesesteaks, no more chicken fried chicken. No more rattlesnake pasta. What we came for. SAD

Best food I've had on this Tennessee trip! We drove about 35 minutes from our airbnb to eat here…read moreand it was SO WORTH IT! Quaint breakfast spot with very kind staff. The BEST scotch eggs I've ever had and served with a mustard aioli that just completes the dish. The Fred eggs Benedict was delicious. Thick piece of ham that was like cutting through butter. Paired with the cheddar grits, which were also amazing! If you're in the area and a foodie this place is a MUST! They also had chocolate gravy... yes that's correct... chocolate! We didn't try it but I'm sure it's great. Fun fact... there's a QR code in the front at the hostess stand and in the bathroom for 25% off your first meal if you sign up for texts! Make sure you tip good, this place is well worth it! We will definitely be back next time we are in town.

Cumberland Biscuit has always been my go to breakfast place for visiting family and friends. While…read morethe service remains great and the restaurant is always clean with a friendly atmosphere, my meals during the last 3 visits have been disappointing. First visit, I asked if my waffle could be served later because I like it hot and fresh. I was told that's fine, but when they brought it out it was cold. Server offered to make it fresh and that was great. It was obviously warmed in a microwave and was floppy like a pancake when she reserved my waffle. Second visit I decided pancakes may be a better option, but when they brought them out they were hard and rubbery. This time I mentioned the previous incident and was told to specify making them fresh upon request, otherwise they remain under the warmer which makes them hard and rubbery while still warm. Makes sense. This most recent visit with family, two of us ordered the biscuits and gravy. The gravy was so watery it soaked into the biscuit making it soggy. The usually very tasty home fries were simply cooked potatoes with no seasoning (they've always been very flavorful) and the over medium eggs had runny whites. The coffee had a burnt taste which is not the norm. It's usually hot, fresh and tastes better than the average cafe coffee. The recent inconsistency in the quality of the food is really disappointing. Willing to give it another try in the future, but definitely taking a break for a spell.

Ask for Kendal! Best and sweetest server ever! I ordered the…read moresalmon with grilled asparagus and grilled carrots... oh my! Delicious! Cooked to perfection. My husband had the New York, grilled asparagus and wedge salad... also delicious and cooked perfectly. Due to it being our anniversary, they offered us a free dessert... we had the Tres Leches and it was amazing! My only thing I'd suggest to the owners is some fresh baked bread served before dinner. The restaurant is simple, clean, historic and tastefully done. We were dressed up, but most folks there were casually dressed. Highly recommended...

As someone who dines out regularly in this area and truly enjoys supporting local restaurants, I…read morereally wanted this place to live up to its "high-end" positioning. Unfortunately, after two separate visits, it has consistently fallen short in both service and execution. For a restaurant where nothing on the menu is under $22, expectations are naturally higher. On both visits, our reservation was mishandled and we were seated in the bar area instead of the dining room, despite specifically requesting dining room seating. The open seating layout--no booths--combined with an open kitchen that vents directly into the dining space resulted in a smoky environment, and we left smelling like food each time, which is not what most diners expect from an upscale experience. Service pacing was another issue. We waited over an hour for our food, with no complimentary bread or salad offered--again, unusual for a restaurant at this price point. When the food finally arrived, it was disappointing across the table. The $32 salmon was extremely dry and lacked flavor to the point that I couldn't eat it even though the server stated they only cook salmon medium which is the way I like it. The steak had burnt/charred dry edges and was supposed to be a 12oz NY strip. Look at the picture, I have never seen a NY strip this shape but my husband was ravenous so he didn't say anything and just ate it. The Brussel sprouts were mushy, and most concerning, my son's battered fish had raw batter inside. I believe in giving restaurants a fair chance, which is why we returned after the first visit. Unfortunately, two poor experiences signal a pattern, not a fluke. There are simply better options nearby--including Filo's and High Point--that offer better service, better food, and lower prices. I genuinely hope this restaurant improves, because the concept has potential, but as it stands, it does not deliver the quality or experience its pricing promises. For now, I'd recommend spending your dining dollars elsewhere.