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    3.8 (48 reviews)
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    Darien C.

    Great place to bring your family for a day of fun! Super comparable to a Dave and Busters but with extra activities to do. I saw they have a small bowling alley and laser tag. There's also a restaurant to eat at with a bar for the adults too. My 10 year old son had a blast playing the arcade games! He especially loved the games where he was able to get the collectible cards and these particular games happen to give a good amount of tokens for you to spend at the shop up front. We also found that they price everything pretty fairly at the shop. Not like other arcades that charge an outrageous amount of tokens for cheap items. They have a decent choice of items ranging from candies and small toys up to some pretty large games or toys. Only spent $50 for a couple hundred tokens and that lasted us an hour or so! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun time in the Boro!

    a group of us decided to eat. one table (adults) the other was just 3 high schoolers treating their friend for her birthday. their bill was no more than $20-$30 for a pizza. they paid & went to go play games. our table was done eating so i went to look for our waiter. when i went up to the bar i asked another waiter if he could find our waiter so we can pay our bill. his response was "i don't know are u gonna tip?" i said excuse me & he replies "your other table didn't tip so i CAN get your waiter but are you going to tip us BOTH??" while giving me attitude & faces. he then walked off grabbed our waiter & yelled out loud "THEY DON'T TIP" to the point where everyone started staring & a lady called us trashy. i've never seen this man, he was not my waiter & regardless he shouldn't be forcing anybody to tip him especially over a pizza & to little girls. we most certainly tipped our waiter as we ordered actual food and drinks. when i turn my back he continued to make hand gestures at us to get out & tell other customers that "we don't tip" over & over again. this then led to a big argument. he swore at us saying "get the f*ck out" "yall some b*tches" "if u can't afford to tip don't go out to eat i don't give a f*ck how old they are" & many other things to the point where the girls were in tears & having panic attacks because they didn't understand what was going on. we complained to security, but have no update.

    Hanna L.

    We brought the whole family and had a blast. Better than Dave n busters and closer to home! Every staff member was friendly and helpful from the front desk, to the bartender, and the bowling alley crew. I was SHOCKED to find the food was actually pretty good. I was expecting some sad, pitiful bowling alley food, but it was restaurant-quality! The games were fun, bowling was fun, and the restrooms were clean when we visited. We will definitely be coming back here instead of driving to somewhere in Nashville.

    Jason G.

    We came here for a work event. The staff was extremely helpful during set up. When we walked in I noticed how loud everything was, which was concerning since there was going to be a lot of speeches given during this event. but once we got to the room in the back we couldn't even tell we were in an arcade. The food was ok, as good as I could expect for an arcade. They never really ran out of anything. The company gave us passes to play games and use the laser tag facility. all were a ton of fun. highly recommend coming here for your next team building/ work event.

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    Anthony W.

    Great time! Food was good, so was the service! Vibe was pretty good too! I had a great time me and my wife playing Skeeball and everything else! Will be back soon!

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    Cherelle J.

    Went for the first time. It's basically a Dave and Busters. I actually like it better though. Fun games my daughter and her friends had fun. We ordered some food. Chicken tenders come with fries, load fries, and small kids cheese pizza. The chicken fingers were huge and they give a good amount I had to give some away. The fries were good had good seasoning. The loaded fries were good just a little too salty. The pizza looked delicious and the kids loved it. Overall everything was good great customer service. We'll definitely go back, great addition to Murfreesboro.

    Dana S.

    Great service. They always handle large groups extremely well. The food is hot and fresh. Ambiance is fun and casual. They have great drinks.

    Aliza P.

    I loved my experience at Main Event. I went on a double date here and although I thought it was a bit pricey, we lucked out and got 2 free cards from a generous group that gave our friends the cards as they walked out. I wish there were more food selection outside the restaurant! The games were super fun and I liked the modern feel. Options for prizes were good as well.

    Kimmy S.

    I am so happy that main event opened! This place is soo much fun! Lots of entertainment! And lots of $$$ will be spent! Especially the arcade area. We were looking forward to the gravity ropes that was advertised for this location but they do not have it here. So if anyone is looking for that, it's not here. They have laser tag, bowling, billiards, and an arcade, plus dining. We did not try the food here but will next time. The staff here was great! They were friendly and well trained and helpful. This is our to go place and it's so close to home! Can't wait for our next fun day!

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    Kelly C.

    The main event is a super family friendly, exciting new spot in Murfreesboro! They have a huge arcade with the latest games. The bar/restaurant has massive TVs showing every game. They freeze their beer mugs for frosty draft beer! They have a bowling alley and laser tag! Also pool tables and tabletop shuffle board. There is space that can be rented out for parties and groups. The arcade is loud- but we planned accordingly and brought headphones for our daughter. Really friendly staff and well managed.

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    Some of the best bar food around. Under the radar! Try it just for food... no games needed!

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    It was great! Good food, fun games and friends. I will definitely be bringing my whole family next time.

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    It is a good place to spend a few hours from the heat to play a large selection of games and have some good food.

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    It was really fun there my school was originally gonna go here for my outing but sadly it was canceled because of a flood

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    The team working at the laser tag area were so kind and took such great care of my mom and I on 3/22. 10/10 service, I will return

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    It has enough games that are different from Dave & Busters that makes it worth visiting.

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    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

    3.9
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    0.5 mi
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    Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

    Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

    4.0
    (342 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Bad Daddy's is hands down my favorite restaurant in Murfreesboro. Even though it's known for…read moreburgers, I almost always order Emilio's Chicken, and it's honestly my favorite item on the menu. If you're someone who doesn't always want a burger at a burger restaurant, it's definitely worth trying. Another menu item that surprised me was the deviled eggs. They're a unique twist on a classic appetizer and not something you see at most restaurants. The food is consistently good, the menu has a lot of variety, and it's one of the few places I keep coming back to without getting tired of it. Every time someone asks me for a restaurant recommendation in Murfreesboro, Bad Daddy's is at the top of my list.

    Oversalted food! The burger patty was overcooked, salty, and…read morecrumbly instead of served as a medium well. I got the buttermilk bacon for my burger and it should only be served as a side or appetizer. The half slice of bacon is breaded so it is over an inch thick and there were 4 pieces on the patty. There is no way this could fit in a normal sized mouth if you add any lettuce or other condiments. I asked for Brie and got one 1" slice. Definitely not what I expected for a $3 up charge. The sweet potato fries were inedible due to the salt they were doused with. I will, however, recommend the house fried chips with onion dip and it was a shame to have to leave it since there was so much of it. It probably would be great in place of mayo on a burger. I also observed 5-6 people wandering in and out of the back that weren't wearing uniforms but seemed to know everyone as they stood around chatting. Why??? Not very professional for food service. One young man in particular kept running his hand thru his long hair as he stood near the staff area for drinks and the pass. Ugh! There was also another guy with hair down to his waist that was pulled back but man!, that ponytail was swinging loose everywhere from the kitchen to the bar. Again, ugh! Neither of those would I want near where my food was being prepared. The menu is a fun looking and eclectic mess but we won't be back. I prefer a food be under-salted as one can always add more if needed and the hair completely turned me off.

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    Buona

    4.3
    (83 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    This place has been on my list for several months now so I stopped at the Buona in Murfreesboro on…read morethe way home from Cookeville. To give them a fair shake at a comparison to Chicago, I ordered two iconic Chicago staples, an Italian Beef and a Chicago Dog. First the beef, I ordered it with hot giardiniera and dipped. The beef was tender, flavorful and the peppers packed a pleasant heat. The bread was sturdy had a good flavor as well. Considering we are outside of Chicago, I'd go 4.5 stars. The Chicago dog looked and tasted legit complete with the neon green relish. For the dog I'd also go 4.5 stars. Seems like Murfreesboro might be sleeping on this great spot cause I was there at 6:30 on a Sunday evening and it wasn't packed. Highly recommend this spot when you are in the Boro to get your Chicago fix, it deserves our support!

    Be prepared to read a magazine article length review of this establishment. Usually I do not review…read morechain or franchise restaurants, but this was so good, I made an exception. I was intrigued by a mail brochure, then their video. I like the place VERY much. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because I reserve those for Italian restaurants with table cloths, vino, attentive waiters and opera playing in the back ground. It is based on FOUR visits because I liked it so much and did not want to give an incomplete review. First will be a detailed list of the dishes we tried and then I will get o ambiance and service at the very end. Here goes the food review first. Chicago Hot Dog. I'm not from Chicago and only know the signature food by reputation but my wife and I were impressed. The bun was very good with the poppy seed on the outside. Holding its own was a nice hot dog through the additional dressings. I ordered mine with the hot gardenia. It was delicious but instead of a vinegar base, it was a nice olive oil. French Fries Our family recognizes my wife as our resident expert on quality fries. She rated these as among the best she has ever eaten. I agreed with her that that they were crispy outside and fluffy inside. She added comments that they held up on the plate as she ate. Being crinkle cut, those fries tend to get soggy, but these retained their crispness through out. Chicago Beef Visiting their website you will see how they prepare their beef for meal. My wife indicated that it was fairly standard, but I drew me in. Admittedly, I have only tried a few of this type of sandwich. The things I liked about it was that it was juicy without soaking the roll and plate. It also had a nice flavor. Pasta On the wall in the store is a sign advertising that the pasta is fresh, never dried and that peaked my interest. Signature Rigatoni Marinara was the menu Item I chose and felt like it was one of the best pasta dishes I have ever enjoyed. Thin, long pastas are classified by a number indicating their thickness. I could not find such a classification for rigatoni. While I may be a bit of an engineer, I studied the wall thickness of this pasta. Compared to what I buy in the grocery store, this had a thicker wall. It is important because the pasta was cooked al dente. The mouth feel of the thicker pasta and feel to the tooth was great. Do not feel I am discounting the sauce, but it was one of the best I think southern Italy would offer. Brownie On a whim, I grabbed a brownie because my wife did not want to stop at a candy store for me to get chocolate to go with my bourbon at home. It was light in texture, but incredibly full of quality chocolate flavor. It was great taste for taste, sip for sip. Beef and Gardenia Pizza Our fourth visit to justify my rating was with my wife, adult son and I. Surprisingly, she ordered the pizza choice because it was unique, Neither of us had gardenia on a pizza. Their Tavern Pizza is 10" and cut checkerboard style, not wedges, which was fine by us. The one pizza was enough for my wife and I. We both agreed that the Marinara sauce was the same as on the pasta. The pie was loaded with toppings. In fact, it was hard to get a true taste of the crust. It was also so loaded that she commented that it was a good thing we ate in the dining room instead of taking it home. If we took it home, she suggested, the copious toppings would totally soak the crust. Gardenia served here is in olive oil, not vinegar. As such, it gave a nice flavor to the pie. I thought my wife ordered extra cheese, but, no. That thick blanket is standard. The blend of toppings was just wonderful and the gardenia was just spicy enough. Margherita Pizza All pizza restaurants are judged by their Margherita pizza as far as my son goes. This pie was not traditional, so he simply gave it a "good" evaluation. He would rather get this pizza at other restaurants, but if he came back here, he would order it. Among his comments were that normally tomato slices were on the pizza, but this one had the diced tomatoes in this. Also, all the basil, while tasty was just piled up in the center instead of strewn all over the top. Now for service and ambiance. Of my trips, I was there a few times shortly after they opened for the day and once during a very busy time. Both times, the meal came out in a timely basis and the meals very fresh. On one trip, I ordered beer. The counter person was underage, and left to find a manager to complete the order. She was not clear in diction and we did not know why she left, but it was O Being new, it was very clean. Ambiance is very bright and well lit. Large windows give a good view of the area. Promotional signs and posters are informative and appropriate.

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    The Chop House

    The Chop House

    3.9
    (377 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    A Cut Above the Monday Blues…read more The Chop House has quickly become a go-to family favorite since my folks moved to Murfreesboro, whether I'm in town visiting or they're dining on their own. The food and service consistently hit the mark, and our latest visit was no exception. I was surprised by how bustling it was for a Monday night--the place was absolutely packed! There was a party of 30 near us, plus a group of 12 right next to our table celebrating a 2-year-old's birthday. It was great seeing everyone having such a special celebration, and despite how busy the team was, we were seated and served in a very reasonable timeframe. My mother made a reservation in advance, and the team graciously accommodated her request for a booth to help with her back issues. They are always wonderfully welcoming to her 5-pound service dog, who sits quietly right beside her. Everyone--from the staff to the fellow diners--was warm and friendly, which makes the whole atmosphere even better. I usually go for the prime rib sandwich, but this time I opted for the full prime rib dinner with soup and a baked potato. It certainly did not disappoint, though it was so generous I couldn't even finish it all. As one of the nicer spots in Murfreesboro, it's a wonderful choice if you're looking to celebrate a special occasion--or just enjoy a top-tier meal.

    The Chop House has to be one of the best restaurants in town. Nice interior. Great bar. Friendly…read moreand accommodating staff. The manager greeted me kindly. The food was perfect and really not even that expensive compared to my home town. I started with a nice Cabernet. I had two in fact. I did not know that Tennessee has an extra tax (LBD - 15%) on alcohol sold by the glass! I thought Republicans were all about low taxes. I also enjoyed an absolutely delicious shrimp bisque. It was really good (and only $6 for a bowl). It was smooth and flavorful. In my neighborhood that would cost $15. My entree was a daily special, yellowfin tuna. It was nicely seared on the outside and sushi grade on the inside. I could really taste the healthy Omega 3's. The fish was served on a nicely flavored bed of long grain rice. A wonderful mango salsa topped the fish. The accompanying broccoli was perfectly steamed. This was only $26. I shall return again to this great place.

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