9 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.“

4.8 Superb46 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.“

4.5 Superb318 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

“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.“

4.4 Superb84 Reviews
Algood City Diner Diner • $
433 W Main St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Roast Beef Sandwich with Homemade Mashed Potatoes
City Ham Tenderloin or Country Fried Steak Plate
Mushroom Swiss Burger and Onion Rings
Country Ham Plate Big Boy Breakfast
Salisbury Steak w Mashed Potatoes
Cheeseburger and Onion Rings
Catfish \u0026 Hushpuppies
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Egg and Cheese Biscuit
Catfish & Hushpuppies

“Friendly and courteous staff. Breakfast was great!“

4.8 Superb174 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

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

4.7 Superb84 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.“

4.5 Superb245 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 Good274 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

“The hostess was helpful with the an appropriate table and booster chair. Our server was nice and quick with taking care of us, without rushing anyone. She kept our drinks refilled and made sure we had plenty of dinner rolls. The food was very good. No complaints at all.“

4 Good160 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“

4.1 Good376 Reviews