In town visiting family and looking for a place to grab lunch. Our family recommended right away…read morethat we check out Kathy's Tavern. I am always looking for a dive bar / tavern type feel when I go out, so looking online this was the perfect fit. It's pretty small inside, but just what you would imagine. Large bar right in the front and a few tables scattered throughout the restaurant. They have some larger tables in the back. We had a total of 9 of us on a Friday afternoon and got a table right away. I had the Cheeseburger. They waitress said if it's your first time here, you must try a burger. She wasn't kidding. This was one of the best burgers I've had in a very long time. The table shared the boneless wings and they had plenty of meat, and plenty of flavor. They have a full bar & plenty of cold beer on tap as well. Check this place out if you are ever in the Pulaski are.

I would have never thought that Kathy's Tavern would deliver up such a great burger, but I WAS…read moreWRONG! This is a great little place in Pulaski with some pretty amazing burgers. I found this out from a friend who recommended them to me for a lunch I was doing in Pulaski. Everyone absolutely loved the food, including me!

Food was delicious. Customer service was great. Ambience was great. Love the variety and fresh…read moreoption in such a small town.

Food and service were absolutely amazing! The wings were perfectly cooked, and the onion rings and…read moreslaw were delicious as well. A huge shout-out to Natalie, our waitress who worked the evening of 12/22/25, she was phenomenal. The restaurant was completely packed, and she was handling around 12 tables at once flawlessly. Not once did we need to call her over for drink refills; she was always on top of it and checked in with us at just the right times. Outstanding service and great food all around. We will definitely be back!

On our way from Tennessee to Alabama, we followed Google Maps to a place with glowing reviews --…read moreand since I had my heart set on chicken, I thought we struck gold. Well, surprise! No chicken. But hey, we were already there and hungry, so we went with the meat sampler and some sides. The ribs had a little more "campfire vibes" than expected, and the pulled pork must've been feeling a bit shy because it came out cold. Luckily, the brisket and sausage stepped up -- my husband gave them two thumbs up (and he's picky, so that's saying something). The beans were simple, nothing fancy, but they did the trick. Was it the five-star experience I dreamed of? Not quite. But sometimes the best memories come from the unexpected stops -- and at least we left with full bellies and a funny story!

10 stars for this locally owned hidden treasure! The meat sampler was more than enough for 2!read more

Excellent little breakfast and lunch spot! Good selection of breakfast sandwiches and omelets…read more Burgers also were delicious! Portion sizes were perfect if you come hungry!

Always friendly and has down home feel. Would recommend for family and friends. Food is always good…read more. If traveling through Would be a great place to stop and relax. If you like country cooking and atmosphere this is the place for you.

Great serine, the staff are always so helpful and friendly!…read moreThe food is excellent and the chef is good! Campfire grilled chicken is my fave! Cute place with lots of parking and even patio for warmers seasons. Menu pictures below are as of January 2026.

I was in Pulaski, TN visiting a friend. We decided to go to the Rusty Spur for lunch. They had a…read morelunch special for $15.99 consisting of a 6 oz ribeye, a skewer with 5 grilled shrimp, Texas toast and fries. Our waitress was quick to get us our drinks and stopped several times to check on us. I ordered grilled chicken, side salad, and onion rings. My grilled chicken was dry but ok. It wasn't spectacular and it wasn't the worst I have had. There was seasoning salt on it. The onion rings were excellent. Best restaurant onion rings in a long time. 3/5 My friend's ribeye was very thin and was supposed to be cooked medium. The ribeye filled up her plate and looked well done. She said her shrimp was good and the Texas toast was too. The fries were ok. 3/5 The food was ok. If you are in the Pulaski area, please stop by. The locals love this restaurant and it was full at 11:45. 3/5

Super cool inside! Even a dumb waiter! So much to look at! Loved the little shop too! I got a…read moreyogurt parfait and Egg & cheese sandwich and my husband got the hot turkey sandwich. Everything was fresh and delicious. The Ole St. Joe was so good!

We visited The Yellow Deli in Pulaski while road-tripping from West Palm Beach, FL and wow, what a…read moregem! The place has an incredibly warm, homey feel that immediately made us feel welcome. It's beautifully decorated with rustic, handcrafted touches, and the spiral staircase leading to their upstairs porch is such a charming feature, perfect spot to relax. The food was fresh and comforting. We had steaming hot sandwiches on their delicious fresh-baked bread, homemade soup that hit the spot, refreshing strawberry smoothies, carrot juice, a turkey and cheese sandwich, and two of their salads, everything tasted homemade with real care. We didn't have room for dessert this time, but we will be back soon to try! Bonus: They also have a small market area with unique items that adds to the cozy, community feel of the place. Absolutely worth the stop, highly recommended!

Not good in my opinion, place is very dirty and grimmy on the inside. My orange juice had dirt in…read moreit and was warm. The cooking area where they cook is dirty like it hasnt been cleaned in ages.

Home cooked vegetables... great salmon patties every other Thursday. Fried chicken on Wednesday'sread more

This review gets a four out of respect for Dolly and providing a promising Truck/Travel stop…read moreexperience. We aren't quite there yet. The concept looks solid.plenty of truck parking. A great looking building. Then it sort of flops when you try the buffet. I went on a Saturday around 6pm. The fried catfish and barbecue chicken were drier than Gandhi's flip flops. The mac & cheese noodle was good but they use a bad cheese product. The tossed spaghetti and meat sauce wasn't great. The bread pudding was stuck to the pan like spackle. Looking forward to grabbing a shower and a beer upstairs later. I hope they figure out the buffet before the Gem of Tennessee comes in on June 24th. That's the rumor anyway. ...Oh almost forgot, they had a country music artist playing for diner. I thought that was cool. If more people hear about this, maybe the food might not be as dry? Anyway, Good luck Tennessean. We'll be out on tour so won't get to see Dolly. Edit: went back in today. The trucker showers are huge, just missing sink space and hooks to hang your bag. Towels were real nice. Tried round 2 at the buffet. Slightly better. The apple bread pudding was good today. Meatloaf was good again. They can't seem to put out good chicken. The BBQ glazed chicken was rock hard and almost dry. They had some chicken patties in gravy that also wasn't great. The people are nice here, but I don't think they've got the right people in the kitchen just yet.

Dolly's Travel Stops is a great place to stop for a bite to eat while traveling. It's smaller than…read moreI expected, but it offers a wide variety of souvenirs to browse. The famous cinnamon bread is available for purchase and is absolutely worth the wait. Whether you choose the all-you-can-eat country buffet or order from the menu, there are plenty of options to satisfy everyone. The brisket was cooked perfectly--tender, moist, and full of rich, smoky flavor. The selection of sides, available from both the buffet and the menu, offers something for every taste. The chicken, unfortunately, was a bit dry, although it still had decent flavor. To finish the meal, I tried the peach cobbler, which was absolutely delectable. It would have been even better served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The service was slow. It seemed like the waitress wasn't quick to serve or refill drinks. Waitressing isn't an easy job by all means, but there were many times when we wouldn't see our waitress for awhile. The atmosphere is inviting. There are murals and guitars all over. The guitars are beautifully decorated. Overall, Dolly's Travel Stops is a worthwhile stop for good comfort food, delicious baked goods, and unique souvenirs.