Was my very first visit and the food and service were exceptional…read more I will be going back very very soon!

4.5 The new year is…read moreas good as time as ever to try a new (to you/me) restaurant in an unvisited (by me/you) part of the midstate. Old Hickory Blvd is to the Nashville area as Peachtree is to Atlanta: it's everywhere and nowhere at the same time and no one knows where you are if you say you're on it. Well, needing lunch on a Friday in the new year, I made my way onto Old Hickory to see where it took me. It led me to... Old Hickory and Granddaddy's Original Hot Chicken Shack. It had been on my radar for a while but I never had a reason to me in this part of the county. I decided to make time on this day. Besides the potential gastric distress I find myself avoiding hot chicken because of how colonized and commodified it's become. What was a community staple (and not a 'Nashville' food) has become something that's turned into a chain item, largely without the very people who made it a thing (creators and patrons). Incredibly frustrating. So, when I decide to eat it, I want to make sure I do so responsibly and with consideration. Hence, Granddaddy's. I parked in the ample lot and walked in to find a small dining room that smelled incredible. I was greeted with an authentic smile (you can see it in the eyes and hear it in the voice) and asked (first) how I was doing and (secondly) what I'd like. I answered ('well; thanks for asking' and 'shredded chicken sandwich & fries to go, please.'). In all my professional eating*, I don't think I'd ever had shredded hot chicken. I was going to learn that day. I sat down and watched TV as my food was prepared. After the conclusion on my show, my food was ready. I thanked the folks behind the counter, smiled, waved, and hit the bricks. I noticed that I made a muscle when carrying the bag. This was a good sign. It was also a long drive back to my house. I got home and realized why I had to exert effort to lift my food: it was huge. You definitely get your money's worth. On an over-sized bun, I had an extremely generous amount of shredded hot chicken (medium), cheese, ranch, and pickles. As you might imagine, the flavor combo was A+. What you might not have bet on, though, was the texture win of the sandwich. The soft bun, shredded chicken, creamy ranch, and crunchy pickles added up to a memorable chew with every bite. The fries weren't merely a side. They demanded your attention: a generous portion of seasoned fries that lost neither heat nor snap on the drive from Old Hickory to my home. No matter where you live in the midstate, if you profess to enjoy hot chicken, you owe it to your mouth to make it to Granddaddy's. It was one of the best lunches I'd had in a while. I still think about it. *It's true.

Good food - IF YOU CAN GET IT. Twice we got great service…read morewith the delicious food but that ended quickly. Multiple times we've tried to call in an order for pickup but no one ever answered - only the option to leave a message. Once we went in at noon (2 hours after they "opened") & were turned away because they still had not turned on the ovens. Another day went in at 12:30, the neon sign was not on but the door was open & there was a table full of used dishes with a pizza board. So I went in thinking they just forgot to turn on the sign. The man behind the counter looked at me as if I had 2 heads & asked me what I was doing. Told him I wanted to order & he rudely stated that the sign was not turned on so I should have known they were closed. He was so rude about it that I will never return.

This place was INCREDIBLE! A true treat for anyone who likes pizza and mediterranian food. The…read moreatmosphere is nice and fancy. The staff was super friendly and nice. They uber eats!

I've noticed a few of these places have been popping up east of Nashville. It is a Chain, but I had…read moreto try their version of Nashville Hot Chicken. This restaurant is clean and the staff were friendly. The food came out Hot and fresh, fairly quickly. They serve Sandwiches, Tenders, Wings, Chicken and Waffles, Wraps, Salads and more. There is plenty of free parking. I usually get the Medium spice level when I get Nash Hot Chicken and that's what I got on my sandwich today. It was good for me-- Not too spicy, but hot enough. I say it will make your forehead sweat just a little :) Nice flavor. I will say that the portions are large. The Mac and Cheese bowl is big and the chicken breast sandwich hangs off of the bun. It's worth checking out and if you want to try their hottest spice level ( Angry Hot ) you have to sign a waiver, so it must be pretty dang hot.

Food service. Ambiance…read more The chicken was fresh and the heat level of medium with extra sauce and pickles was great ! I look forward to my next visit.. I waited for this place to open and the wait was worth it .. Hopefully the freshness and quality of food remain a staple along with the cleanliness of the establishment. If you haven't tried Hangry joes ' Don't wait ' you can't be there soon enough!

I think I must have passed out every time after eating here. I have no idea how I have not posted a…read morereview. This Memphis native who also lived in Kansas City for years has a high bar for 'que. Papa Turney's is one of those IYKYK kind of spots. This is the place if you want fall off the bone ribs. That is surprisingly hard to find consistently in most of the barbecue places in Nashville. The pork here has great flavor good, but sometimes is a little dry. I love the beans and the potato salad here. The coleslaw isn't creamy, so it's not for me. I do wish they had bigger cups. They are hilariously small for a drink to go with flavor-filled BBQ. This place is not fancy. That's what is great about it. You get a free view of the marina, and after you eat be sure to visit J. Percy Priest Dam. They champion great music here, and I've enjoyed the solo players on the patio during warm days. I look forward to coming at night when the joint is jumping. Easy counter service and great conversation with the staff solidifies the authenticity of the food. There is magic here. Come and get it!

Papa Turney's is located in a marina, so the view is pretty nice…read more I walked in and went with a two meat combo, pork and sausage. For my sides, I went with Mac and cheese and their baked beans. It took a bit to come out. First, I did not expect two sandwiches, I thought that I would get a platter. Not earth shattering, but different. The sides were both pretty terrible. Like I would not be surprised if the beans came out of a can and the mac and cheese came out of a box. The sausage was not the best, but the pork was pretty good. I guess I will give it three stars overall.

I chose this place on a whim. It was near my hotel. And I had low expectations. But, it surprised…read moreme. The food itself was very tasty. And very satisfying. I ordered the fish + chicken combo, and chose fries and potato salad as my sides. Overall, the food itself was very good. And service was great. The restaurant forgot my potato salad, I called them to let them know. They drove to my hotel nearby and delivered the potato salad (thanks for Freddie for driving out). I'm not in Nashville much, but this place deserves consideration for when I return.

Overall food is great. I recommend the fried mushroom, it has the right amount of crunch and not…read moretoo greasy at all. The wings were delicious- Nashville hot. Kids liked the burger and Mac and cheese. Fried fish salad- wife mentioned it was battered lightly and was not greasy either! Only complaint is that I ordered the jalapeño ranch and did not receive it. Restaurant looked clean in the inside, and looked family friendly. I pre-ordered for pick up and was told it would be ready by a certain time. Had to wait 5 extra minutes but not that big of a deal. Recommend if you are near the Nashville airport hotel area.

Google "Old World Fanceroni" and look at the pictures... then, look at my pizza... awful…read more And since I could only post one picture (Yelp... get on that), just take my word that the Crazy Bread was so undercooked, I had to air-fry it when I got it home. I don't even want my money back... I just don't want anyone else to pay what I paid, and then get what I got.

I was super interested in trying the half cheese stick pizza I saw advertised on tv so decided to…read moregive it a shot. It was good, just your average pizza, cooked well (not doughy) and SO MUCH CHEESE. Honestly the cheesiest pizza I've ever had. I ordered for delivery so I can't speak on the ambiance of the restaurant but the pizza was good.

New to this area of town and couldn't believe all the options. We settled on TennFold. We got a…read morewarm welcome and the service from Mary was phenomenal. Very helpful with options and suggestions. Hot tip:: you can split the pizza in half selecting different options - we got half margherita and half smoke show. The pizza was great! Also ordered the cheese curd and it was delicious with the green goddess sauce. The restaurant is much larger than anticipated from the road and has loads of seating, indoor and outdoor. I enjoyed watching espn while taking a look at the brewing equipment. Great local place!

My wife and I stopped into TennFold Brewing after I was granted the honor of "you choose the place,…read moreI don't care." It was our first time trying TennFold Brewing and my gamble absolutely paid off. We were greeted right away and the whole staff was incredibly friendly. Our server, Jamie, took great care of us and was quick to refill my wife's drink before we even asked. Fantastic service all around! I ordered the Tenneshootoe & Smoked Apple Pizza and can't recommend it enough. The rich gorgonzola and ham were really complimented by the sweetness of the bourbon-smoked apples and hot honey. Now I'll struggle with wanting to order that again next time rather than trying something new.

One of my besties and I went to this restaurant for dinner. We went on a weekday night and had a…read morepretty easy time getting a table even though the place is small and didn't have a ton of tables. The service was quick, kind, and very helpful. When it comes to sushi I love raw salmon and am allergic to avocados so I ordered the Orange Blossom Roll and a Salmon Roll. The prices are super reasonable which made me want to order more things than I probably normally would. The food was so good that even though it's been a couple of weeks since I went to the restaurant for dinner, I'm still thinking about it. I will very likely be ordering more things next time! Also for those who are not sushi fans like I am, they have a huge menu with plenty of non-sushi foods too. I can't wait to go back! Also just as an added plus, they have plenty of free parking with their own lot right out front.

This is one of the rare times the Yelp reviews don't live up to my expectations. I'm giving 4 stars…read morebecause the staff was so friendly and kind, and I don't want to trash a small business. This is a no-frills, smaller restaurant inside a strip of stores in a questionable-looking area of town. As I parked the car, I thought twice about actually going in, but based on the Yelp reviews, I decided to give it a try. It was clean inside, and, as I mentioned, the service and staff were 5-star! My food was where it went wrong for me. I started with the summer rolls (the ones in rice paper); they serve sushi and Thai food here. I have been craving summer rolls; I love the freshness of the mint and herbs, combined with crunchy peanuts and peanut sauce. However, that fell short for me here. The peanut sauce was reddish and tasted more like ketchup, so that was a letdown. No little peanuts anywhere in the sauce or on the plate. It was jam-packed with iceberg lettuce, which you would typically put on a Taco, so it wasn't very fresh-tasting, and it contained the tiniest piece of shrimp I've ever seen inside. Following my gut, I decided not to order my usual sushi selection, which is always raw, unfried, and unsauced. However, I decided to play it safe, so I opted for a Mexican roll instead. I asked for no eel sauce, but I should have also specified that I wanted spicy mayo on the side. It covered my roll, and I had to use a napkin to remove what I could. This is usually a roll that is around $6 to $10, but for some reason, they were charging $14. They made the rolls bigger, but not by filling them with more shrimp, avocado, etc.; instead, they added more rice. This may be someone's cup of tea, but it wasn't mine, and I won't be back, but wish them the best!

The food was delicious. I did the three piece at medium heat and it was the perfect amount of food…read more I also ordered the cheesecake and was impressed. The staff was very friendly as well. Would definitely go back!

Really enjoyed the meal here. Service was very friendly, and the hot chicken sandwich was made…read morefresh. If you are a serious hot chicken fan, add plus one to your normal spice - I had medium and it was mild. Great flavor though. I thought the inside was nice, they have beers and TVs with the sports games on. This would qualify as fast casual but its comfortable inside and they also have a patio. Walking distance to all the hotels, ita perfect for a quick meal. Id eat here again for sure.

Went there for happy hour. What a treasure! Really great value on their beer and wine and the…read morepizza was second to none. Plus, the service was top notch, very friendly. I will be coming back soon. Sat in bar at high top which was spacious.

Dinner on a Thursday evening in Mount Juliet. We came and tried Calabria's. My wife had been here…read morebut I have not. We had the garlic knots, wood fired buffalo wings and a pepperoni pizza. Nothing fancy tonight. Garlic knots were good. Just the right amount of butter and garlic and crisp to it. Buffalo wings were a mix of well cooked and overcooked/charred. They were good but a bit overdone. Pizza was a very thin crust, but we like it that way. Unfortunately the crust was also very charred. Not typical brick oven char, but much heavier. My wife could not eat it. She said it must be "an acquired taste". I believe they may just need to clean their brick oven. Restaurant has cute decor and ambience. Not very crowded either with the amazing weather we are having. If you are a brick oven connoisseur this may be the place for you, probably not a restaurant we will frequent in the future.