Rey&#x27;s Mexican Grill

Best steaks in Cookeville. And plenty of other delicious meals too. Caesar salad is perfectly made…read morewith crisp Romaine and a yummy dressing. We've had burgers and other sandwiches and soups and salads. Honestly the food has always been excellent. We usually sit at the bar and Mitch has made us feel like family from the very first time we ate here.

We went yesterday for a family meal. There were 5 of us total . We were seated immediately and…read moredrink order taken. We had the crab cakes for an appetizer- very good. We ordered 2 burgers ( fries and homemade chips were great) , one buffalo chicken wrap with a Greek salad , one prime rib sandwich and a Louisiana chicken with asparagus . Everything was delicious. Lots of food for the price as well. We will definitely be back as the menu is huge and we want to try more dishes.

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Hair found on my plate.

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The Putnam Room

4.3(53 reviews)

1.4 mi

Had a lovely dinner last night at the PR. Staff/service was friendly and excellent. Food was good…read moreto excellent. Ambiance was very nice for a first date. Only issue is I ordered a 2oz pour of Jack Daniels 10 year. After cracking my own bottle at home today, it was definitely not Jack 10 last night. Price was $8 or $10 an ounce - which would be a great price...but that's not what they poured.

Highly recommend. The food and drinks were all fantastic. We both are on monjero shot and really…read moreappreciated the small plate tapa size and shared a few things. The carpaccio was good but busier ... than id ever had. It didnt need so much on it. Brie artichoke dip was yummy. I liked the shrimp and grits but they weren't cheesy. Cocktails were so good. Service and vibe all very enjoyable. Great experience and several things on menu looked interesting.

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Texas Roadhouse

3.4(74 reviews)

1.5 mi

Exception service, atmosphere and food! My steak was cooked to perfection! Emma was an excellent…read moreserver! We will, definitely be back! Thank you!

The steak melts in your mouth ! Hot fresh and delicious! Real high end dining experience! If you…read morelove steak you should try it!

One of the dining areas

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LongHorn Steakhouse

3.7(95 reviews)

1.8 mi

Very typical Texas style steak house, food, service all Ok or better. The issue is the blatant ADA…read morenon compliance in the bar area. The counter area that has been lowered to accommodate wheelchairs and disabled patrons has been illegally converted into a waitress/ cash register station leaving no ADA access as designed. Furthermore the maneuvering area adjacent to the ADA lowered countertop has been converted into a storage area for restaurant supplies. If an actual ADA complaint was filed the fines would be in the thousands. Whoever is in charge over there should address this matter before some pissed off disabled person files a complaint. The non compliance is so blatant that punitive damages may be in order.

Excellent service. The place was clean and smelled good. Our cocktails were well-made and I was…read moreglad to see a 'local' beer on draught (Calfkiller). Our side salads were BIG, very fresh and just the right amount of dressing. Baked potato was a bit underdone, but not by much. Our filets were excellent, cooked just perfectly and if you compare prices with other steakhouses in the area, these were a great deal. Lobster tail was undercooked, and for some reason every place in the area that I've ordered one they've been undercooked. Anyway, overall great experience. Nice to be able to scan a barcode and pay for the meal without waiting for a check too.

Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.

LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.

LongHorn Steakhouse - Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

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Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

Father Tom's Pub

4.3(357 reviews)

Chic pub with amazing vibe. Attentive service and friendly and fast. 9 iron…read moreSandwich was good. Generous portions of meat. Had a side of Brussel sprouts. Definitely recommend. Also had fish with side of sweet potato fries. Serviced crispy as requested. Fish was good but not "pub worthy". Have high expectations. Started with giant pretzel. Excellent app and cheese sauce with hint of jalapeño was great!

The fish and chip was somewhat ok, But I would like a lot better with flour and beer batter. The…read morebatter was not that good that was on the fish. The corned beef sandwich is outstanding. With the bristle sprouts . We will go again for dinner for other items.

Front of pub

Giant pretzel

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Crawdaddys West Side Grill

4.1(553 reviews)

The Shmrimp and Grits were amazing. The Grits were smooth not clumsy. Best part was adding lemon…read more to the shrimp was ingenious which added more flavor to the Grits. The orka was spot on. If I am every atmround here again I will be back

Crawdaddys is a place to check out in Cookeville. I got the Cajun shrimp pasta and it was decent…read more It didn't have the spice that was advertised in the menu and it had an enormous(!) amount of peas in the dish. Literally over 200. I stopped counting after 100. The sauce was good, I could really get the tang of the tomato base. The shrimp were juicy as well My mom and sister got the steak cooked well. They said it was cooked perfect and the okra were crispy. The sweet tea was definitely sweet and tea might have needed to boil for a bit longer. We ended up having to wait for the ice to melt down to be able to drink it with all the sugar. I'd like to go back to check out more menu options. Also, the service was great. Probably some of the best service I've experienced in a restaurant

Salmon Caesar salad

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Looking East down Broad Street.

Hooligan's Half Irish Pub

3.6(68 reviews)

1.4 mi

I ate at the bar and had a couple of beers during happy hour. The specials were great (THU 65 cents…read morewings) and the bartender was friendly and provide great service. The only drawback for me is that smoking is allowed so the smoke smell was distracting.

Stopped in on our way driving from Texas. We were hungry and it was the only place open at 10pm…read more Luckily the kitchen was still open too! Unfortunately, smoking is still allowed inside which sucks. However, it wasn't that bad in here. Ventilation must be pretty good in here. Server was very good. Neat that they had a real Irish accent. No BS here. Got the baked Cod and broccoli. It was pretty good. It comes over rice. Pretty loud inside but it's a sports bar so that's normal. Sound system was decent. Walked out and there was a guy breaking into a car. We watched for a minute or two. He gets in and starts diving under the steering wheel to get the wires out. Sooooo don't park out front.

Bar and TV with soccer match

10 Traditional Bone In Wings cajun and pineapple jerk

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Mushroom Swiss Burger with Side of Mashed Potatoes

Kero's Cafe

2.3(7 reviews)

1.3 mi

We stopped by to smoke hookah. Cover was 5 dollars, and they had one selection of free beer on tap…read moretil 10pm. The hookah was not that great. The hose kept coming off, and the plastic tip didn't fit well on the hose. We had to put a small piece of paper around the plastic tip, to make it fit. We asked for a different hose and we were told they were all the same. The hose situation was very annoying. Our server Ashely was very attentive and nice tho. The vibe was ok, they did have a DJ after a certain time. We were only interested in smoking hookah and we were disappointed, besides that the environment looked good.

They watched me exit from an Uber and refused entry when I'm holding my wallet. Beyond the worst…read moreexperience I've ever had, being turned down before I can even grab my ID from the wallet I was holding in hand. If I could rate negative stars I absolutely would due to the fact that the bar next door then refused service to me because this bar said no. No explanation as to why they refused me just were disrespectful and said I couldn't get in.

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Seven Senses Food & Cheer

4.2(191 reviews)

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.

Atlantic Salmon Entree

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Jason's Signature Mojito

37 Cedar Restaurant & Bar

4.1(111 reviews)

This place is very nice dog friendly , the food was delicious our service provider was Kalise…read moreshe was awesome very attentive friendly always had a smile on her face we never wondered where she was always attentive I would definitely recommend this place.

Stopped in for a beer and sat at the bar with friends. Super fast and friendly service. Ordered…read moreflatbread and was really tasty. Got some beers and cocktails. Had World Cup on at the bar. Nice seating. Would come back!

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Bill P.

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4 years ago

Very good food, would certainly go there again. New owners. Give them a chance. Worth the trip.

Tyler V.

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3 years ago

Food is fantastic. Very reasonable prices as well. Their outdoor seating is my favorite.

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The food was good. The atmosphere was welcoming but we were overcharged. My husband was handed…read morethe bill. It was $46 and some change. I gave a cash tip. He used his credit card to pay. The upchargewas nearly $1.50. No big deal but he looked at the receipt the next day only to see that they added abot $9.50 for a tip on his card. Beware, they will rip you off. If you go look over the bill carefully. We will not be back. Big difference between the bill he was first handed and the receipt he got after paying the bill.

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Greeted kindly by the hostess, I suspect she may have been an owner. Let me say this first! The…read moreplace is immaculate. Clean clean clean. That was impressive. Nice music for ambiance. I started with a standard rocks and salted margarita. Spot on, no frills. They can do lots of flavors from their menu, let's be honest. If you can make a good standard one, why get anything else. I liked that it was not a heavy pour. I asked the hostess taking my order what her favorite was. I got the Burria tacos. Great flavor! Ask for the "other salsa". Mmm tasty made with Habñeros. It's got a kick, squeeze a lime on your tacos and dip from salsa to sauce. I was there early and there wasn't anyone. The place got busier around 5ish. Well done. 5 stars because they did all the things, service, attention, and food. Enjoy!

Been here multiple times and adore this place! Service is 10/10, so responsive, willing to do…read morewhatever to make your visit better. Food is delicious. Now, on to the star of the show - the Margaritas! They have dozens of flavors and combos, from pomegranate to skittles. They do flights and have frozen margaritas too. Always a great experience!

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The food is really good. Our waiter was very friendly making the experience enjoyable. Prices are…read morereasonable. My only complaint and it's a big one is the sewage smell that is all around the bathrooms. It needs to be fixed!!!

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