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.

They have it all! Great food, hospitable, very accommodating. Very clean. Down home style Southern…read morehospitality and cooking. We've been on the road, house hunting for a month. Bobby Q's has been the best meal experience by far.

Everyone was friendly but the food was really good. My husband loves catfish and this was good and…read morecrispy. His absolutely adored the spicy Cole slaw. Said it was the best he's ever had. The pulled pork sandwich was really good and I'm loving that Memphis sweet bbq sauce. Definitely check it out.

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.

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.

Liver and Onions.....always my go to! GREAT AGAIN!…read moreService always superb Been coming for decades, have never been disappointed!

Great breakfast! Friendly service and warm welcoming atmosphere. Price was reasonable. Will…read moredefinitely continue visiting this restaurant.

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!

Small town mom and pop restaurant. Catfish was freshly cooked, not sure about the rest. Although…read morewe did not get dessert, could hear that they were out of several items. Would return for catfish. The service was very basic, two servers but the one assigned to our table ducked the assignment so the other server was taking care of all customers and was not happy.

We were a little wary of trying Nana's as it's in a very unassuming building attached to a plumbing…read morebusiness. Once inside, it is neat, clean and inviting. They have a pretty ambitious menu that has plate lunches with several daily specials as well as a full menu of barbecue. The service is very friendly and clearly several of the staff are family. But I'm here to tell you somebody back in the kitchen knows what they're doing .. cooking is science after all. In this case many of the dishes we've had have been "best in category" .. particularly the chicken livers (Thursday special), a polarizing dish for sure but if you like them, well, these are hands down the best. We share a plate as the servings are quite generous. We have been traveling all winter and when we got home, the first "place" we wanted to go was Nana's

fresh hot service is all about u the customer well lit clean go in for a cup of coffee u will walk…read moreout with a great breakfast sand to start your day off without breaking a $10 bill come back for fast fresh lunch not to mention the speacail s strong reasturant is what we needed in town if u want something u dont see on the menu dale an steve will take careof u many years to gether working in the culinary trenches they r all about integerty or just pop in to say high an cheeck out catering prices keep up the good work 5 out pf 5stars

The food is always delicious, and the staff is so friendly! I visit here often for lunch throughout…read morethe week.