Just ate at 5 on Black and it was seriously so good. The build-your-own bowl concept is simple but…read moredone really well -- everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. The steak was perfectly seasoned, the rice and beans were great, and the sauces tied everything together. Service was quick and friendly, and the whole place had a chill, easy vibe. It's one of those spots that feels both healthy and filling, which is honestly hard to find. Definitely coming back -- this is an easy go-to for a solid meal.

We've been 3-4 times now, and the word of the day here is 'inconsistency'…read more The first time we went, we were absolutely blown away by the drinks, service, food, and overall experience. So much so, we kept talking about it over and over for several months until we broke down and went back. The second experience shattered the illusion we had of the first. Service was extremely rude and rushed from the moment we stepped into the front door and had to deal with a hostess in the worst mood possible for dealing face-to-face with clientele. To the waiter for the evening, who did not want to be bothered with us as they were "tending to a large party in the back". To the food and drinks, which - for the price - were extremely underwhelming. Other than their fries, which have always been good, everything seemed like it lacked the seasoning and pizazz that our meal did the first time we went in. Next go round, attempt at redemption, was met with similar vibes from the previous attempt. Not quite as rude of service, but still rushed/understaffed, and less-than-appetizing fare for the evening/price paid. Sure, everything looks good, but sometimes something is just off enough to clock and you can taste it just misses the mark for some reason or another. Last time we visited just for cocktails and dessert and while our server this time was more than friendly and very welcoming, the atmosphere was still very rushed and we were told yet again that they were 'understaffed' for the evening, so the servers were all darting around hustling as quickly as possible. Made for a less-than-inviting, not quite cozy atmosphere that, again - for the price out here in the burbs - wasn't what we were hoping for.

Visited U&I Restaurant and Bar and had the pleasure of meeting the charming Heidi (one of the…read morefamily owners) who took exceptional care of me. Even though she was the only serving staff for the evening, she was always smiling and a joy to talk with. This place has a diverse menu, there is no "cooking at your table" available at some Korean places. I started with the Shumai (steamed dumplings) and ordered the La Galbi along with a Kirin Ichiban beer. These dumplings are an amazing surprise...normally expect shrimp dumplings to be overpowering with the taste of shrimp, but not these. The seafood flavors were light, allowing you to taste shrimp and the other ingredients in the dumpling while a little "dip" into the sweet soy sauce made for an awesome appetizer. The La Galbi...marinated and grilled Korean BBQ beef short ribs were so good, you could taste the sweetness of the marinade, and the meat was so tender. There were several slabs of the short rib and along with the sides was a huge meal. You also get a few different sides like Kimchi (light heat), pickled Daikon radishes (slightly sweet and crunchy), Gamja-salad (slightly sweet Korean mashed potatoes salad), and Korean fish cake (kind of bland for me).  While not a "patio" they do have a dining area that when the shutters are opened, gives it a patio feel...overall the place is nicely decorated and comfortable. The food here is done really well and the service was great; I will be back again to try some of their other dishes like the Jjajjang-Myun and Bibimba.

I have debated whether to write this review. Based on other reviews, I suspect we visited on an…read moreevening where something really bad had happened. However, I think it is important to share our experience. I made a reservation for my family of four to celebrate my wife's birthday. I had heard great things about the restaurant, and we are always on the lookout for new places to try. We arrived on time, and were immediately seated. The person that seated us commented, "I have a very nice table for you." Water was provided for the table right away. And then, nothing. We were not given menus. It was several minutes before we even saw any server at any other table. As we looked around the room, we could see there were other patrons who were also being neglected. A couple sitting at one table nearby had menus, but no one took their order. After about 15 minutes, a young man came by the table and asked if we were waiting for our orders. We told him we had not even been given menus yet. He said, "Oh, I'm so sorry! I will get you some menus." He left, but never returned. Finally, my daughter, who is a server at another restaurant in Murfreesboro, went to the front desk and asked for menus. She was provided menus and told the restaurant had several employees "call out" for the evening. We looked over the menus and discussed ordering some appetizers, but no one ever came to take our order. The couple I mentioned earlier finally decided to leave without ordering. As they made their way to the door, an employee apologized to them and told them if they would stay, they would take their order. Meanwhile, at the table behind us, food was delivered. One of the patrons at the table remarked that the dish they ordered was supposed to have chicken, but there was no chicken in the dish. The server apologized and said -- I'm not kidding -- "I can go to the kitchen and get some chicken, and you can add it to the dish." At this point, we decided to leave. As we made our way to the door, the person that seated us noticed and asked if we were leaving. We told her we were, and left. I normally would not leave a negative review based on a single visit, but this experience was possibly the worst I have ever had anywhere. I hope this is an isolated incident that occurred when the restaurant was experiencing an extraordinarily bad night. I would like to give U&I another chance at some point. If I do and the experience is better, I will update this review.

The drinks were good and the bar tenders were even better. They were awesome at recommending drinks…read moreand catering them to our liking. This is one of the coziest spots I've ever been to. What a great ambiance. I'd love to see more vegan food options!

This is such a unique and niche thing for Murfreesboro, it's hard to nail down an all-inclusive…read morereview. For starters, the location is down an alley way, hidden off the main area of the Square in the Boro. To get to the speakeasy, you have to find the door, use the phone, and answer a riddle to speak the 'password' to get in. Neat concept and adds to the fun of the overall experience. The cons: - A cover charge - and a healthy one, at that. - Every cocktail, small plate/appetizer, dish, dessert, etc. is on the very high end of price points, and that's even for a Nashville spot - not even considering this as a niche location in the burbs. - For the prices, exceptionally small portions/servings of the food options. We left paying over $150 for our evening and both my wife and I were still hungry... The pros: - Service was fantastic. Extremely friendly from the owner to the bartenders to the servers. No complaints there at all. - My wife took me for my 40th birthday, and they helped significantly make it a special celebration while we were there. A special dessert with "4-0" candles, a rousing musician-led, crowd-involved rendition of "happy birthday" was sung in my honor, and overall just a very enjoyable experience. - Atmosphere was fun and inviting without being too much/stuffy. - The interior of the speakeasy is opulent, small, and cozy, featuring enough room for probably no more than 20-25 people total. - The drinks were very, very good. Overpriced, sure - but at least they were well made and tasty. - The food was absolutely fantastic. Great flavors and seemingly fresh, quality ingredients - well prepared. Overall, a very neat, fun, well thought out experience and something to say we've done - BUT unfortunately with the cover charge, pricing of the individual drinks, food items, etc., it prices us out of frequent enjoyment. We would go with a small group for kicks, but will likely not return otherwise, which is a shame.

I took my son here for dinner, he is on the autism spectrum and the staff were very accommodating…read more The servers and the manager made that night very special for us. The manager came over to check on us and he had a nice conversation with my son. I felt they went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and that he enjoyed his dinner. We will definitely be back:)

Super cool speakeasy with beautiful handcrafted cocktails and small plates. Definitely a must if…read moreyou're in the Boro. My all time favorite is the Paper Plane. It's a bourbon based drink that is served with a small paper plane clipped to the edge of the drink. So good!!! There is ample parking because it's located in downtown Murfreesboro. Service is exceptional and the ambiance has a cozy speakeasy feel. As for food, this last time we enjoyed the bruschetta with hot honey and the crab dip with bread. However, anything I've had there has been delicious. One hundred percent cool place to unwind with a good cocktail that never disappoints.

I frequent Tennessee because the bestie resides there. My first stop off the plane was…read morehere......and here it goes!!! Indulged in the lemon drops that turned into blackberry drops. They were on special so the bestie and I had 3 each and we were cruisin'! We shared some wings, fried pickles and fries; all the stuff I haven't had in months! Now lemme tell you, I'm a Cali native and we don't have any specials like that so I was thoroughly impressed. Fast forward to my last day there the bestie said, "where do you wanna go for breakfast before you get on the plane?" You guessed it, right back to Southern Still. This time I got everything I wanted! Grits, eggs, toast, salmon croquettes and fried bologna. OH! EM! GEE!!! When I tell you I ate everything on my plate! I almost licked it! I had them blackberry drinks again too. Here's what I truly enjoyed - 4 football games playing and I could see all the TVs from my seat. Second - the service. The waitresses were amazing bringing that southern hospitality that I crave. I can't WAIT to go back because I know where I'm going......right to Southern Still. Save me a seat!!!

Back from Restuarant Rescue. This place is legit!!…read more Good southern staples, nice venue, excellent service

Love this place! Great drinks and bands. Owner is awesome and so are bartenders! Love the ambiance!read more

Loved this small place and Cynthia was so sweet and welcoming all of our large group that came in!!!read more

I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed Neighbors. I don't usually have strong opinions…read moreabout sports bars, but their concept really stood out--it feels refreshed, modern, and even a bit upscale. The space is massive and warehouse-style, with huge windows that seamlessly blend the indoor area with the patio. Outside, the patio features a giant TV and plenty of room for games, making it a great spot to hang out. The food was solid, with generous portions, and the atmosphere is very family-friendly--just expect it to get lively, especially inside with multiple TVs playing at once. They also offer an impressive selection of beer, cocktails, and wine, so there's something for everyone. Service was amazing. Our server had multiple tables, it was busy and she was able to keep up with all of it.

Let's just say the food was far from delightful. I ordered the Angry Bird with a side salad, and my…read morehusband ordered the fried shrimp and fries. The "bird" wasn't just over‑grilled -- it looked like two chicken tenders pressed together to resemble a chicken breast, burnt, dried out, and topped with salsa. The grilled asparagus was also charred on one side. Honestly, the side salad was the best thing on my plate. My husband's shrimp were a mix of sizes and even a mix of cooking styles -- some grilled, some fried -- which made it look like they were gathered from multiple plates. And to be real, we were already getting those "don't blink" stares, so sending the food back wasn't happening. The cook clearly knew what was being served. We came to watch the Vols play Vandy on a Friday night. It was almost full inside, but the vibe was surprisingly flat. A few claps here and there, but not the lively, fun atmosphere we expected. Overall, not like expected.

Delicious fresh food and great service! Extremely friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Must try the…read morepork carnitas!

We had never eaten here before, but this place reminded me of Amigo's in Chattanooga with the tase…read moreof the food. I loved the decor. The service was good, our server was pleasant. It appeared that they had a group of people in the center of the restaurant whom everyone was trying to take care of. The taste of the food in all honesty was 1 step above Taco Bell, and I love some Taco Bell, so that isn't a dis at all. My boyfriend and I both had burritos, mine had carnitas and his had the option of ground beef and chicken. He said the chicken was so bland, that the only way he knew it was there is that it fell out of the burrito. Would I go back, yes, because it reminded me of when I lived in Chattanooga.

Las Trojas is one of the best new additions to the restaurant row of Medical Center Parkway. It's…read morespacious and attractive with a premium placed on service. The menu is huge, with tons of options, many not available at other places in the city's large, vibrant Mexican food scene. (Try its take on pizza, for instance.) I was impressed with the preparation, freshness, and quality of the Alambres. Equally good was the choriqueso--and the chips were crunchy and warm. Servings are generous too. Yes prices are probably a bit high--maybe $3 bucks more on major entries and starters--but considering the location, the large parking area, and the design of the venue--you have to pay for that location just off the interstate, and for the comfort inside. Plus the quality of the food and the service. Is Las Trojas my go-to place, nope, but it would be for groups, and for a leisurely dinner with friends. You need these options in every growing Murfreesboro.

We have been going to Lad Trina's acantina since it opened. Love the food, prices are a bit high…read more Recently our visit was horrible!! We were seated right away, we waited awhile for chips and our drink order. It wasn't so busy to account for the wait time. After the waitress took our order, our food was delivered by another wait staff, we asked for two separate plates to accommodate our fajitas. We waited awhile and our waitress that took our ordered appeared without the plates so we asked again and waited and waited! I ended up having to walk up to the bar where she was standing there chatting with another employee. I was pretty disturbed that I had to chase down plates after asking for them twice! After that I was done! Not sure if we will go back now, seems that they are getting comfortable and don't have to serve their customers. The service needs to improve and be consistent. Taking my business elsewhere...

Great place on 96 just outside of Murfreesboro. Plenty of parking available. You can choose your…read moretable when you arrive, bar tables, regular tables and booths. They have a good number of tv's in the bar area to watch your favorite team. Good variety of offerings, we enjoyed the Buffalo chicken salad and the Philly cheese steak. Both were good and service was good as well. We left plenty full with no room for ice cream at Andy's ice cream shop next door.

I don't know what it is about this particular Toot's, but the service is hit or miss. It's mostly…read moremiss though. I've had multiple problems of the server just disappearing at this location. I went tonight, and the server greeted me, then like three minutes later someone else brought me my drink. Then after about a couple more minutes, I finally found a server and they took my order. Then my server came back to verify it. My food came out pretty quickly, I didn't see my server again for about five more minutes. She said she would bring me some tea back. After about three more minutes, someone brought me a tea in a to go cup. I don't know why they brought it in a to go cup. My server did bring me to go box and a lid for my ranch. Otherwise, though she was not a very good server. I don't know what the problem was. I don't know if it's because she was having a bad night, or preoccupied with something else or what. There was a nice server there named Stephanie, who helped me a few times and she knew what she was doing. I wish she would've been my server instead. I don't know what's going on with this location, but the service is just so wonky half the time. The servers will just disappear. I don't have this problem at the other locations. It's very frustrating to just get ignored though.