No frills seafood store in Cookeville TN. I'm from Maryland originally so I really wasn't expecting…read moretoo much here in the middle of the country. So my surprise when the uncooked jumbo shrimp we got for a recipe at home ended up tasting totally fresh and delicious! Service was very accommodating and friendly - good to know this exists in Cookeville! Will be back!

We really like Bubba Grands , especially the prepared takeout shrimp. We got plenty of shrimp and…read morepotatoes and corn and all in all at a reasonably priced meal. The shrimp was fresh and cooked just right. We're planning on returning soon.

Good atmosphere & great scenery. Best fried pickles I've ever been served…read more My group consisted of 3 couples (6 individuals total). Even when we rarely go out for boat days (usually in priest or old hickory) we avoid packed outdoor food venues, but it wasn't too bad on a Sunday afternoon here. No wait & plenty of outdoor seating with ample space between tables. One thing all of us mask wearers noticed was that the staff & servers were not masked at all, they didn't even have masks on them, & very few of the patrons coming & going had mask on either. Must be due to the geopolitical views of the people in the area. This concerned me & I kept my mask on the entire time except while eating since the staff were not masked & walking by closely and often. I won't let that factor into the review but it needs to be noted for others who look here for guidance. There were several drink specials & food specials made known to us by our server immediately & he was quick to fill our drink orders of mango habanero bloody marys & pontoon punch which are both highly recommend by our party. I ordered some fried pickles to split up & they are very different & exceptionally good. They are slivers of pickle spears fried in a manner that resembles fried green beans. Everybody raved about them & they were gone quickly. One order was almost enough to share for 4-5 people. Half of the party ordered club sandwiches & the other half ordered burgers & fish tacos. The fish tacos were stated to be better than Sams on old hickory & as good as some served on the Florida panhandle in PCB, Pensacola, Destin etc. the club sandwich was nothing to write home about, pretty basic & fairly bland. The Mac & cheese is well above average & could make the cut of the top 10 I've had in the middle Tennessee area. IMPORTANT NOTE. THEY CHARGE A 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more. If I was on the lake I'd probably come back, I'd expect to see masks on the staff though.

Grouper sandwich ok, chicken quesadilla ok...what wasn't ok was the chips and salsa. Salsa tastes…read morehorrible! Waitress brought the appetizer out AFTER we finished our meal. She told us it was lost and asked if we still wanted it, told her we were ok but it was brought out anyway. Very disappointed in the high dollar appetizer and dining experience. Also, why don't the servers have sections instead of taking turns with customers....seems like it would be easier to give the servers sections instead of every 3rd or 4th table, which seems like it would be difficult to keep up with. Very disappointing and not worth the $$$ it costs!

Very good food and gives a great touch of cajun dishes. Great environment and helpful staffread more

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

Food was delicious, once the chef understood what we were looking to eat…read more Reception was mediocre where the main room was noisy so we looked for the back room. We waited for 20 minutes past our reservation before we were seated in the noisier main room. Our waitstaff Tanner was a 12/10 - superb! Highlights included that once order was correctly received, it was executed well. Downside was that my husband's filet was seasoned when he asked no seasoning; salad came out with dressing on the side instead of having the kitchen lightly dress it. But once it was correct (2 hours past our reservation time) it was fabulous. Mushroom gratinee was delicious. Cesar salad was crisp and perfectly seasoned when lightly dressed. Originally my husband's filet was seasoned and over salted but 2nd chance was perfect. Asparagus was delicious. Dessert was comped and was great. Here's where they could improve: Ambience - the main room has no theme and is noisy. There are beautiful pictures of Center Hill Lake and they should capitalize on that. The room is noisy. Perhaps some artificial barriers of plants could improve. The use of "to go" serving dishes makes it feel less fine dining. They say they are a wine bar but have a very limited selection. They could easily expand their selection and become a true wine bar. We would go back and look forward to trying Ace's again.

Great food and service. It was our first time there and we will for sure be going back!read more

The food was excellent, the service was also. The restaurant was full of very satisfied customers.read more

This was my 3rd time at Granny Fishes. I always look forward to eating here when I'm in town…read morevisiting family. But something is changing and not for the better. Don't get me wrong, it's still down home fried catfish. And they have some of the best hush puppies you can find. But the quality of the fish, the declining service, and the uneven cooking is concerning. First off, you will have to wait to be seated. That is a given no matter what time you go. They are simply that popular. I expect that and have no problem with waiting. But don't seat my party and make us wait another 10-15 minutes to be acknowledged by the server. There is clearly not enough staff to handle the tables they have. I'd rather sit out front talking with friends and family than be sitting at a table being ignored. Once our server came and took our food and drink orders (she was really nice but obviously overwhelmed), she came back with all of the beverages but one iced tea. When we flagged her down, she apologized and said she'd be right back with it. She didn't return until our food was served. She apologized again about the missing tea and finally got it. The hush puppies were outstanding as always. But the fried catfish had an off taste. And she forgot one of the side dishes on three of our plates. I'm not sure if that was her fault or the kitchen but that doesn't make it right. My baked potato was not cooked through (yes, I had the baked potato instead of the standard fries, an odd choice I admit). The white beans were tasty but on the verge of mush, nothing like the saucy beans I'd had here previously. And our drinks sat empty for long periods of time before anyone noticed. This place is a hidden gem, out in the middle of nowhere, and people drive quite a distance to come here. It's a shame that the food and service seem to be declining because I always enjoy coming here....until this trip.

The Fried Shrimp was perfectly fried!! Delicious!! Fried Catfish VERY GOOD!! Service was pleasant…read more& price was reasonable for the portions!! Will definitely be back!!

We traveled from Nashville to Lebanon to give Just Fish a try. Unfortunately, after a long wait, we…read morewere told that they were out of several items that we wanted to order. We decided to leave without being served. Looking for an alternative in the area, we stumbled upon The Crab Shack. Wow, what a find!!! Not a very large space, but well worth the visit. We both had the fried catfish plate. I must say that it was some of the best that I have had and very reasonably priced. Our server, Makailyn, was amazing and her smile is breath taking. We will definitely be back and will tell all of our friends of this little gem of a place. No need to return for a second try at Just Fish.

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.

Visited Crab Fever for the first time tonight with my 2 sons, and we had a great experience. The…read morerestaurant was clean and welcoming, and both the hostess and our server were friendly and attentive. We ordered a banana bubble tea, garlic noodles, shrimp and fries, chicken tenders and fries, and calamari and fries. Everything came out hot and tasted delicious, no complaints from any of us! Overall, a really enjoyable meal, and we'll definitely be coming back.

We came out to eat here because we both wanted Cajun, creole food. My other half wanted a shrimp…read morelow country boil and I honestly wanted something like a fish and chips and chicken and fries which I ended up ordering both starters as my entrees. For $11.00 for each starter was awesomely priced! The food was delicious. However the sauces were lacking. I wanted tartar sauce but they didn't carry any. I ended up eating the sauce the server brought out but unsure what exactly it was. So if I have any negative comments it would only be lacking of sauces. The decor was fun. For sure.