13 Best Southern Restaurants near Mount Juliet

“the food and nice people“

“Great service friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere. Servers are top notch clean restrooms can't say enough good and Cracker Barrel food is always always good.“

“Super nice waitresses, flakey croissants perfectly cooked. The cheese bites are very addictive and a well balanced ranch dip sauce to go with it. This is the best blackened Salmon I've ever had anywhere and i get it all the time, crisp edges and juicy inside seasoned very well.“

“My family and I enjoyed a great lunch today! The food was delicious and the menu is large with many choices. My husband got the catfish and said it was delicious and the hush puppies were the best he has ever eaten! My son got a full rack of ribs and they fell off the bone! I had the smash burger and it was great, we can’t wait to go back and try the BBQ!“

“Excellent food and service. 10 out of 10 would recommend!“

“Cameron was absolutely wonderful during our visit to Chicken Salad Chick! He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, answered our questions with a smile, and made great recommendations that we loved. It’s not every day you come across someone who is so friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. His customer service made our experience so much better, and we’ll definitely be coming back thanks to him!“

“Great service and staff! I always love this place.“

“Hadn’t had the dumplings in awhile and it was so good…loved looking at the Christmas decor and can’t wait to put up my new ornaments.“

“Had a party of 12 today, Christmas eve, and we had a fabulous experience! Our server was Manana and she was great!“

“I’ve been coming to this drive thru for years, and the food is always hot, fresh, and delicious. Since the fish is cooked to order, it might take a few extra minutes but it’s well worth the wait. The service is friendly, and they really take pride in what they do. One of my favorite spots.“

“This food is 🔥🔥🔥 I ordered Chicken and dressing, white beans, cabbage with a side of cornbread. Everything was amazing!“

“Golden Corral is my whole family's favorite restaurant. I only WISH I had one closer to where I live. It's a 2 hour drive [one way] but it used to be worth the drive. Unfortunately, after my spine surgery, the long drive isn't possible.“

“We recently dined at Cheddar’s, and our experience was absolutely made by our server, Gwen. From the moment we sat down, Gwen was warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. She was incredibly attentive, checking in just the right amount and making sure we had everything we needed.

What really stood out was Gwen’s charisma—she brought such a fun, friendly vibe to the table that it felt like we were being served by someone who genuinely cared about our experience. It’s rare to find someone who can balance professionalism with personality so effortlessly.

Thanks to Gwen, we left with smiles on our faces. She’s a true asset to the Cheddar’s team, and we’ll definitely be back to see her again!“