Came here on a sweltering day for lunch with a coworker & client, who we'll call Dennis because…read morethat was his name. Culamar is drenched in natural light and decorated simply - nothing too loud or busy about the place, thus perfect for a working lunch. The menu was odd and we all struggled to understand the categories it was broken up into. Each item read as a series of arbitrarily listed ingredients. Our (half asleep, disinterested) waitress informed us the dishes were, in majority, "tapas style", a term I find exhaustingly passé. I began to dream of restaurants down the road we could have selected, but we were here and we must stay the course! I had to keep it together for Dennis. We ordered 6 dishes for the three of us to share, and you know what? They were all excellent. Really such outstanding bites. I was stunned by how much I enjoyed the beef carpaccio, the calamari was the best I've ever had (amazing tempura fry!), the Gnuddi (basically a massive gnocchi) in browned butter and crisp sage was a pillowy delight. In spite of my initial concerns -- the hiccups of a confusing menu and our less-than-energetic waitress -- we all left with pleased palates.

We were hoping to sit on the rooftop, but unfortunately it was raining, so we ate inside. The…read morerestaurant wasn't necessarily that busy, but because the space is really tight, it definitely felt busy and a little cramped. Service was also a bit slow. The food itself was absolutely delicious. The bread was AMAZING and honestly one of the highlights. We also ordered the oysters, beef carpaccio, and duck, and everything tasted incredible. My biggest complaint is the price for the portion sizes. I really don't mind spending money on a nice dinner, but every dish we ordered was gone in what felt like less than a minute. Everything tasted amazing, but for the amount of food you actually get, I just couldn't justify the prices. We actually left and ended up going to another restaurant afterward because we were still hungry, which was pretty disappointing considering how much we had just spent. Overall, the food was delicious, but between the extremely small portions, high prices, tight space, and slower service, it just wasn't worth it for us. I'm glad we tried it, but I wouldn't go back.

I grew up in Louisiana and this place made me feel a little bit of home. The roast beef po-boy…read morewasn't my favorite, but the gumbo & seafood po-boys were excellent. Definitely a go back place.

Here's a Yelp-style review you could post:…read more Stopped into White Alligator and had a great experience! My sister ordered the crawfish étouffée, which was well-seasoned with just the right amount of kick. It came with plenty of rice and crawfish, making it a hearty and satisfying dish. I ordered the shrimp wedge salad, and they definitely did not skimp on the shrimp! The blackened shrimp was perfectly seasoned and paired wonderfully with the bleu cheese dressing. A nice surprise was the bacon--not crumbled on top, but two large slices that added great flavor and texture. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails. I ordered the Flower Drop, which was recommended by the bartender, and it was absolutely delicious. My sister chose the Golden Hour, which was a bit more spirit-forward compared to my drink but still very enjoyable. Overall, everything was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the service was great. Ambiance low key which I love and family friendly as it's set in the Factory! I'll definitely be back!

I'm a local that eats here often but I can't think of a better place in our area. Very fortunate…read more The staff is just amazing. The chef is always on his game. The burger is a cheat code. I love the atmosphere. It's not Nashville, but the quality is. I choose to drive here before heading downtown almost every time. If you can score a bar seat, that's the play!

What a hidden treasure!! My realtor and I were in a deep discussion as to if Thompson Station was…read more's or just s so decided to check out the restaurant right in front of the train station. Boy were we not disappointed. You will absolutely taste the skill and quality of the food !!! I would highly recommend the scallops, some of the best I've ever had. My husband had the blackened trout and raved all night about it. We started with an appetizer of fresh tomatoes and one of fried tomatoes. Both were so yummy I couldn't grab a pic in time before they were all eaten! Drinks were also great as well as the service. This is a restaurant you could dress up for or dress down. It's casual but worthy, relaxed but memorable. Parking is easy and a great place to just chill with some exceptional food. It is definitely our new go to for sure and if you're wondering...Thompson's Station is correctly spelled with an apostrophe s.

If you're thinking about eating here, make sure you have reservations! We came on a Tuesday to…read morecelebrate my Mom's 90th birthday, and the place was packed! We arrived a little early so we could sit at the bar and enjoy an Old Fashioned before the rest of the guests arrived. It's a classic, old-school bar with so much character! Once we got to our table, we were greeted with some warm, toasty bread to get things started. For an appetizer, we ordered the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail. The shrimp were large, and the cocktail sauce was perfect! Now, here's a must: Order the salad bar! It's legendary! For my entrée, I went with my usual Filet Oskar, sooo good and cooked to perfection! Others in our group had the filet and the fish, and everyone loved their meals. Since it was Mom's 90th birthday, she had the Peppermint Ice Cream, which is her favorite! And here's the really sweet part. Our waitress, Sylvia, noticed that I had birthday candles sitting off to the side. Without saying a word, she discreetly came behind me, took the candles, and put them on Mom's ice cream! Then they worked their magic. They came to the table, took a few pictures, and gave us the photos in a little paper frame to take home. What a wonderful memory from such a special birthday! And back to Sylvia, she was amazing! She was incredibly attentive throughout the entire meal, helped us while ordering, kept our water glasses filled, and always greeted us with her beautiful smile. This is why Sperry's is legendary, the food is great, but the service is what makes the experience truly special! If you're celebrating a special occasion, or you just want to have an amazing meal with amazing service, what are you waiting for? Get your reservation in! Cheers!

We tried the belle meade location and loved it, so we decided to try the cool springs location this…read moretime, and it was wonderful as well. We always get the jumbo lump crab cakes for our appetizer because they are the absolute best! For our drinks we got the vodka martini with blue cheese olives, and an old fashioned. Both are great! For our lunch we got the Reuben with shoestring fries, and the Cajun grilled mahi sandwiche with sweet potato fries. Both were terrific. We were both way too full to get dessert this time around. Our service was spectacular as usual and the atmosphere is similar to the belle meade location. We loved everything about it and we can't wait to go back.

We actually hadn't planned on coming here! We had dinner at another restaurant nearby but left…read morestill hungry, so we decided to stop into Cork & Cow on a whim and I'm so glad we did! Even though they were busy, the two sweet hostesses managed to get us seated right away at the bar. The bartenders were incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even better. I ordered the chicken Caesar salad, and my husband got the dry-aged ribeye. Everything was AMAZING. The steak was cooked perfectly, and even the Caesar salad was one of those dishes that was simple but just really, really good. We finished with the crème brûlée for dessert, which was also wonderful. Such a great experience from start to finish, especially considering we walked in without planning ahead. Great food, great service, and such a nice atmosphere. We would 100% come back!

When we first walked in we loved the vibe of the restaurant and decided to sit at the bar. When we…read morefirst sat down the bartender was very attentive and friendly. As time went on we noticed it started taking longer to get his attention. Not once were we asked if we wanted another drink and we sat at the bar for over 2 hours. We did eat dinner which was pretty good. I ordered the NY strip with truffle butter and I didn't think it was the best steak I've ever had but it was pretty good. I would order again. My mom ordered the steak frites. It was good, but she didn't like the peppercorn sauce. I think if that's your thing it would be good but it just wasn't her taste preference. We also got a side of broccoli gratin. Very good. Cheese and broccoli... what's not to like? Overall I would say I had a decent experience. I'd like to go again and maybe try something else and sit at a table.

Our first time dining at Tito's. Food was outstanding…read more Since leaving the Northeast 10 years ago, this is the first Mexican restaurant we've come across in middle TN that offers deep fried avocado slices. They did not disappoint. In fact, they were outstanding, as well as the grilled fish tacos & the fajita salad with ground beef ! Martin, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable & had good menu recommendations ! We sat on the covered porch & it was perfect weather to sit outside.

The Food is fine. It's American Mexican, nothing bad, nothing authentic. The service is poor. I've…read moreattempted to go to Tito's and been turned away because they are understaffed and the hostesses said they stopped taking names for tables. The time we did get a table, we waited 30 minutes for water. The server seemed upset at life and anyone in her way. We have tried eating here a three times. Each time we paid for a nice meal out but left more stressed out from the whole experience than refreshed from a night off cooking. Few staff members seem interested to work. Many are not trained or equipped on the IT aspects of their job. The wait to be seated is long, even when the restaurant is 60% empty. If you want some chips and salsa and a margarita at the bar, it's probably great. If you want a refresh meal and time to enjoy yourself, go somewhere else.

Beautiful food...excellent service...it's always our go to for Italian when shopping downtown…read moreFranklin. The restaurant is small so you almost always need a reservation. Parking is a paid spot so I recommend parking on a nearby street. Their pastas and pizzas are amazing and wine selection is delicious. We really have never had a bad meal and there is outside dining for cool nights.

I've eaten at Culaccino several times over the past few years. Always enjoyed it. However, this…read morelast visit left a lot to be desired. We had the mussels, which used to be excellent, but this time they were terrible - dry, chewy, with very little broth that was orange and tasted strongly of curry. I had a pizza that was ok. Lamb sausage, but it was really mediocre. I would not order again. My friend had the gnocchi with ragú and she also found it mediocre and not well prepared. In addition, we waited nearly an hour for our food to come out after ordering. A nearby table seated after us ordered, ate, paid & left before we got our food. Wait staff was not very cordial. We won't be back, unfortunately. It makes me sad because it used to be such a great restaurant. Also, not a fan of how the outdoor seating area changed.

We decided to eat here for Christmas Eve dinner hoping to have a lovely Christmas Eve dinner and it…read morewas unfortunately not that. We had to ask 3 times for a high chair even though it was noted in our reservation. We had to ask 4+ times for silverware, napkins & plates and they didn't show up until after bread/appetizers were already finished. We were seated in a small private room off the main dining room which seemed ideal since we had a 1.5 year old with us but unfortunately this just meant we were overlooked all night. The food was mediocre and was not hot when it arrived to the table. We had to ask for the sides twice and they came out well after the entrees had already been served. There was also a 3% service charge if you used a credit card which I have honestly never seen at a restaurant before. We were incorrectly charged for my wine which was on the menu at $14/glass and we were charged $18/glass. It appears that the server automatically put in the 9oz glass when I wasn't asked if I wanted a 6oz or 9oz glass. We shared appetizers among the table & we were not asked how these should be split among the bills. We also did not know it was going to be a limited menu. It was not noted on their website nor on Resy when we made the reservation. Unfortunately not a great Christmas Eve experience with the family.

My wife and I had 7:00 PM reservations at Ludlow & Prime for Valentine's Day and arrived at 6:55…read more The lobby was packed with people waiting. When we checked in, the hostess asked for our name and the number in our party and wrote it down on a notepad. I had to clarify that we already had a 7:00 PM reservation for two. She didn't appear to be referencing the tablet system, and it may not have been functioning. Throughout the evening, she was walking around with her notepad, going table to table asking for names. It all felt very unorganized, and honestly, I felt badly for her being put in that position. We were told they were running 20-25 minutes behind and could wait near the bar. We grabbed a high-top near the jazz quartet and settled in. As we waited, we noticed several couples come in, wait, and eventually leave. A couple next to us who had arrived about 15 minutes before we did repeatedly checked with the hostess about their table. At 7:45, they were finally seated. By that point, we had been waiting nearly an hour past our reservation time. During the wait, my wife went to the restroom and came back concerned. The ladies' room was not clean and was out of paper towels. She also noticed that about half the dining room tables were empty, with a significant amount of bussed food sitting out in the open. I checked the men's restroom myself and found the trash overflowing and paper towels all over the floor. It did not inspire confidence--especially regarding what the kitchen might look like. As I stood in line to let the hostess know we would be leaving, the couple who had just been seated walked back out and told us several items on the preset $89-per-person Valentine's menu were already unavailable--including the shrimp. Running out of key items that early in the evening on a fixed holiday menu is simply unacceptable. Had we stayed, our bill likely would have been around $300 with dinner and wine. Instead, after waiting nearly an hour and seeing the condition of the restaurant, we chose to leave. Several other couples did the same. We ended up at Tito's Mexican Restaurant, which wasn't our first choice for Valentine's dinner--but at least we were seated, served, and able to enjoy our evening. What makes this especially disappointing is that we gave Ludlow & Prime a try last Valentine's Day as well. We went earlier (around 5 PM) and were told they were already out of our preferred dessert. Fool me once. We decided to give them another chance this year--and unfortunately, it was worse. The restaurant wants to position itself as a high-end dining experience, but the service, preparation, and execution simply don't match the price point. There are far better options in Franklin at this level. We won't be back, and we cannot recommend it to others.

My boy tony was the goat. made my birthday great. 10/10 recommend for you to ask for Tony he will…read morehook you up

One of my go-to lunch spots whenever I'm craving Japanese food. The sushi is always fresh,…read morebeautifully prepared, and consistently hits the mark. Today I went with a few specialty rolls, a salmon and avocado roll, and a fresh side salad--everything was flavorful and plated well. The atmosphere is clean, modern, and relaxing, making it a great place to slow down for lunch whether you're dining solo or meeting friends. Service has always been friendly and attentive without being overbearing. If you're looking for quality sushi, generous portions, and a consistently enjoyable experience, this place is definitely worth adding to your regular rotation. I'll definitely be back... again.

Took a little while to get service when we walked in the salmon we had tonight was a little…read moreovercooked.

Have eaten here a few times. Food is always consistent. I got the bourbon salmon. Cooked just…read moreright and a nice touch of bourbon flavoring. Baby potatoes and asparagus rounded off the course. Jessica took awesome care of us.