9 Best Southern Restaurants in Cookeville

“such great food, and the workers are so friendly.“

“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.“

“This is not one of the genres of restaurant I normally go to. However, I am a Veteran and on Veterans Day, they were one of the few restaurants in 2025 actually still offering a free meal in appreciation. Not an appetizer, not a 10% discount, not a special menu: an actual normal meal like everyone else gets. Good food too. They 100% deserve your business.“

“Friendly and courteous staff. Breakfast was great!“

“Friendly staff and locals! Made our day. Food was good and very reasonable. Will definitely stop in here next time through Cookville, Tn.“

“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.“

“Best place ever to go ! We go there often and drive from east Tn to do it. We often go at Thanksgiving with family. Just wish there was a Golden Corral closer to Scott Co.“

“Went for lunch with my wife ! Restaurant staff was very friendly and professional clean Restaurant bathrooms clean and easily accessible our server was very attentive and polite steak was a little to salty for my taste but very tender sides were delicious would recommend Charley’s for lunch very affordable and tasty!“

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