11 Best Southern Restaurants in Cookeville

Kurtdaddy's Pork Pit Southern • $
2824 Standing Stone Hwy, Cookeville

“If you haven't tried this place yet just do it already.The food is just out of this world good nothing like the fast food processed junk out there, ITS REAL FOOD PEOPLE! Kurt and his staff go out of the way to make sure the food is the way you want it and the prices for a barbecue place will leave you scratching your head with a full belly.“

5 Superb32 Reviews
Crawdaddy's Grills • $$
53 W Broad St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Oysters on the Half Shell Appetizer
Shrimp and Scallops Creole
Crawdaddys Garden Salad
Crawdaddy's Crab Cakes
Cajun Sampler Platter
Pesto Goat Cheese Dip
Fried Shrimp PO Boys
Fried Green Tomatoes
Gator Bites Appetizer
Salmon Caesar Salad

“Fantastic food, atmosphere and service. We have a number of out of town friends who always want to go to Crawdaddy's when in Cookeville. Had a particularly positive experience with server, Peyton, recently.“

4.4 Superb250 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
1265 Interstate Dr #205, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Kickin Kay Lynn Chicken Salad with Grape Salad
Chicken Salad blt Sandwich
Scoop of Chicken Salad
Spicy Pimento Cheese
Loaded Potato Soup
Cranberry Almond
Broccoli Salad
Fancy Nancy
Turkey Club
Barbie-Q

“Popped into Chicken salad chick for a quick order to go. Folks behind counter were nice. Got the lemon basil chicken salad on croissant with fruit. Both were very good which the fruit freshness really surprised me. Little cookie was buttery and delicious as always. Sandwich was good. Value was good.“

4.1 Good49 Reviews
Algood City Diner Diner • $
433 W Main St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Roast Beef Sandwich with Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Mushroom Swiss Burger and Onion Rings
Country Ham Plate Big Boy Breakfast
Salisbury Steak w Mashed Potatoes
Cheeseburger and Onion Rings
Egg and Cheese Biscuit
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Catfish & Hushpuppies
Lots of Bacon Omlett
County Ham Breakfast

“Friendly and courteous staff. Breakfast was great!“

4.7 Superb80 Reviews
Seven Senses Food & Cheer American • $
32 W Broad St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheese Grit Puppies with Dijonnaise and Sweet Chili
Fried Green Tomatoes with Chipotle Ranch and Dijonnaise
Fried Pickles with Dijonnaise
Smoked Pork Belly & Grits
Tennessee Meatloaf
Chicken French Dip
Shrimp and Grits
Mashed Potatoes
Fried Asparagus
Reuben Sandwich

“Nice food. Can’t remember barkeep name. Super nice. Short big glasses. Great job“

4.5 Superb149 Reviews
M & M Country Cafe Cafe • $
618 E Hudgens St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken on a Biscuit with Gravy
Hash Browns Eggs over Easy
Vegetarian Omelette
Tourist Coffee Mug
Biscuit and Gravy
Grilled Chicken
Corn on the Cob
Hamburger Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Hot Fudge Cake

“So glad to find you. Real food not frozen heated. Hard to find in some “home cooking”. Claimed places. Fried chicken breast was great.“

4.6 Superb36 Reviews
HWY 70 BBQ Barbecue • $
2240 W Broad St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Ribs Whole Rack Plate
Loaded Nachos Plate
Ribs 1 2 Rack Plate
Ribeye Sandwich
Banana Pudding
Pork Shoulder
Shredded Pork
Loaded Potato
Potato Salad
Corn Nuggets

“First visit today! Got the smoked bologna sandwich and loaded fires. Food was delicious and flavorful. Just wish the bologna was quite a bit thicker! 😊“

4.6 Superb32 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
1375 Interstate Dr, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Una Rica Entrada Papas Rellenas De Queso
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Honey Butter Croissants
Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
Chicken Tender Platter
Country Fried Chicken
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Roadhouse Steak Cobb
Santa Fe Spinach Dip

“Dinner, 2 adults: Chicken Pot Pie, Tilapia & Shrimp 'blackened seasoning' over rice w/ alfredo sauce. Both fresh, delicious!! Typically order comfort food, no mistake on seafood here. Croissants, hot w/ butter, nice change from common breads. Dessert: Chocolate chip cookie w/ ice cream, fudge sauce-- missed the mark if you've ever had 'baked cookies' elsewhere. Server Gina, 'Way beyond good!!-- so thorough, friendly, fun. Plan to return.“

4.4 Superb192 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
1380 Interstate Dr, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Steak Roast Beef Fried Shrimp and Fried Catfish
Fried Chicken Beef Roast and Grilled Pork Steak
Sirloin Steak & Butterfly Shrimp Combo
Fried Fish and Popcorn Shrimp
Halloween Chocolate Chess Pie
Macaroni & Cheese 24 Oz
Bourbon Street Chicken
Salad Bar Buffet
Vanilla Cupcakes
Steak and Shrimp

“Absolutely the best breakfast in town. So many items to choose from and the staff is beyond amazing. Even the managers are right up front helping everyone. And lastly, the price is so affordable“

4.2 Good208 Reviews
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar American • $
1401 Interstate Dr, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Family-Style Meal
Southern-Fried Chicken Tender Salad
Authentic Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Original Chicken Tenders Platter
New Orleans Cajun Chicken Pasta
Hand-Battered Fish N Chips
Steak & Chicken Tenders
Seafood Combo Platter
Fried Chicken Tenders
Cedar-Planked Salmon

“Update: came back in for the first time in years. Cass, bartender, was absolutely fantastic and made me feel very at home closing the restaurant down. No pressure, just a wonderful casual dining experience with a knowledgeable and kind bartender.

Wonderful dining experience, exceptional waitstaff, highly recommend this location.“

4 Good112 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
1295 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Cracker Barrel Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Southern Fried Chicken Family Meal
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's French Toast Breakfast
Wild Maine Blueberry Pancakes
Grandma's Sampler Platter
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Chicken Fried Chicken

“there aspire way the store is decorated“

4 Good325 Reviews