30 Best American Restaurants in Cookeville

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

“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.“

“Amazing dinner and atmosphere!“

“Always good and we like John’s Place! Thanks.“

“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.“

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“We go to Logan’s in Cookeville at least once if not twice a week. It is the only sit down restaurant that we can consistently go to & get the best service, best drinks (huge shoutout to Dylan the best bartender, always) & a excellent atmosphere before you get your delicious food that’s always prepared correctly & tastes delicious. Tonight was no exception, another wonderful Thursday date night. Thanks to the entire staff in the bar, essential our server who appeared to be waiting on a lot of tables but was a pro & every customer looked very happy. It was a great dinner, see you this weekend too I am sure💯💯💯“

“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.“

“Just wanted to give a huge shout out to the staff that was working last night! I forgot my purse at our table and they grabbed it right away and put it up for me. I picked it up today with everything still in it and it was greatly appreciated! Kevin reached out to let me know it was there and even went out of his way to personally message after I sent a message on here early this morning. Thanks again!!!“

“My husband and I ate here last night for the first time and I have to say it exceeded my expectations. From the moment we stepped in the door this place and the staff didn't disappoint. Our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. The food was delicious, portions were good, I had the moose and my husband had the nine iron. We also had the pretzel and it was delicious, loved the beer cheese! I also recommend the pumpkin spice martini, it was a nice fall drink. We will definitely go back here soon!“

“It has a menu that takes a bit of getting used to, but the food is worth it! I got the Out West Double Burger tray with fries and hush puppies. The burger was cooked to perfection and the toppings were on point. It kind of reminded me somewhat of a cross between 'prime' BK & 5G. The crinkle fries were standard, but the hush puppies were a bit underwhelming. Overall, a great spot for a quick meal that'll fill you up. Just be prepared to study the menu for a few minutes first!“

“We had a great time and great service! Brittany was a excellent server.“

“I dined there a few months ago. A Cookeville Gem. Great food!“

“First- we came at an odd time of day (like almost 3:15pm) food was hot and fresh. There was a younger boy working at the register and he was such a gem! Super friendly, respectful and kind. Checked on us several times and recommended things to us. He was really kind to my children as well. They have something called Texas twinkies and they were DELICIOUS! Jalepenos stuffed with cream cheese, shredded cheese, brisket and sauce. The swinder fries were hot and so yummy! Especially dipped in their Alabama white sauce. Fried chicken was hot and crispy! Mac and cheese was hot and extra cheesy! Noodles were a perfect Al dente. Kids menu was extremely affordable and so much food! If you haven’t been recently, you need give ride it a try again!!“

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

“Food was delicious. Staff very friendly.“

“We love eating here and it is always delicious, no matter what we get. Our last server, Gracie, was excellent, helpful and friendly. The manager came out to speak with us and she was great also. However, we wish something could be changed. We LOVE the seafood boil, however my wife could not get a substitution. She loves snow crab, but not lobster or shrimp. They could not substitute for the crab instead of lobster/shrimp. If that could change, we would eat here every week. I LOVED my shrimp boil. Please consider allowing substitutions.“

“Excellent food!!!! And love his cooking classes!! Hope they start up again soon.“

“I’ve been going to Drake’s in Cookeville off and on for almost a year now, and I’ve never had a bad experience. Tonight was no different, but I’d say it was the best service I’ve ever received there. I had been craving a great-tasting burger, and despite not being too keen on smashed burgers, I decided to try the cheddar burger with tots. The meal was excellent, but the service made it even better. Although the restaurant wasn’t very busy, I asked if it would be possible to have a little fire going, as that’s one of my favorite things about the place. My waitress, Emma, went and got her manager, Brandon, who kindly built a small fire for me. It’s the simple things that make a difference, and I was able to sit and enjoy the fire after finishing my meal. A big thank you to Emma, Brandon, and the cooks for an outstanding visit!“

“Fast, friendly service and darn good BBQ!“

“the best bar I've been to.“

“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“

“Fantastic food, fantastic service, it was great!“

“Staff are Awesome. They are so friendly & make great food“

“I had to go here just because of the name and it was local place that I was happy to patronize. The food was pretty good although I have had better sirloin. The au jus sauce was excellent though. The staff was very nice and checked in often. I do recommend visiting this restaurant as I think they had many items on the menu that sounded really good. I do recommend if you are travelling through Cookeville to give this place a try

Parking: Parking is just for customers no student parking as it's close to university.“

“Walked in hostess was just telling people to sit where they want that the bar was open, seemed kinda lazy instead of walking us to a table. We had returned to eat the Cheesesticks which we love the Nashville Hot and the Chipotle flavor. Fresh food, waiter checked in many times and got us everything we needed.“

“Absolutely excellent.

In the top 10% of chain restaurant experiences. If not THE best.

The food was absolutely stellar. The roasted brussel sprouts were the best I've ever had anywhere. Salmon and baked sweet potato were also both perfectly prepared, seasoned, and presented. Portions were very generous. I felt guilty leaving any of it on the plate!

Tea was fresh. (Needed a bit more ice)

Service was perfect and the environment was very comfortable.

My only criticism is that the silverware is too large and awkward to use, but this is a common issue in american chain restaurants.“

“Awesome service
Montana was kind and patient walking my boyfriend and i through ordering on the kiosk as it was our first time using it.
After our food was served he personally checked to see how everything was
5 star service from Montana. Thanks for making out visit a very enjoyable one“

“Thank you for such quick and delicious service. Definitely recommend! And the prices aren’t bad either.“

“Had my birthday dinner here tonight. Was amazing ! Jace, our waiter was wonderful ! Prime rib was outstanding. If you haven't been, you need to go !“