13 Best Southern Restaurants near Mount Juliet

“Food was a delicious home style meat and 3!!! The new management has truly brought back a good old fashioned cooked meal!! We will be back soon!!“

“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.“

“Musty smell like wet carpet. Was in a party of 14. Several sent their food back. We are not a picky group and several are former servers but pasta was over cooked. Some food was over salted (don't think I've ever had that issue in a restaurant) and my pork was under cooked. Server was pretty good. She had a lot going on.“

“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!“

“we absolutely love Kikis and love the new ice cream bar! The staff and food are wonderful!! Its especially delightful before seeing a show ♥️“

“Stopped by Chicken Salad Chick for dinner and ordered the Chick Melt with a cup of the Chicken Tortilla Soup. Overall, it was a solid meal. It wasn't one of those places that blows you away, but it was tasty, filling, and I'd definitely come back.

The Chick Melt hit the spot. The croissant wasn't as flaky as I expected, but it had a nice chew to it that I actually ended up liking. I thought it made the sandwich better. The chicken salad and melted cheese worked well together without being overly heavy.

The Chicken Tortilla Soup was good too. It had plenty of flavor and paired nicely with the sandwich. I gave the crackers and cookie to my girls, and my wife gladly took the pickle since I'm not a pickle guy.

For some reason, I went in expecting this to be more of a health-conscious restaurant. It really isn't, and honestly, that didn't bother me. I care more about good-tasting food than anything else, and this meal delivered.

If you're looking for a solid dinner that's satisfying without trying to be fancy, Chicken Salad Chick is worth a stop. It's not a place I'd drive across town for, but it's definitely a place I'd eat at again.“

“Great as always at this location. Server was excellent.“

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

“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.“

“Our food was hot and tasty. They were very very crowded and they were filling the pans as quickly as they could while swapping from lunch to supper selections. Our server tho was quite clueless to customer service. His section was not crowded and he didn’t check in with his customers. I had to get my own refills and clear our used plates. I am not above any of this but totally ignoring his tables was weird. His tip definitely reflected his shortcomings.
Being crowded the restaurant was noisy but that’s expected at a buffet restaurant.
The bar could have been a bit cleaner but the bar people were working hard not wandering around. So if you like Golden Corral and are willing to be patient with the crowds then this one is a decent option for tasty food.“

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

“D’Angelo has outstanding customer service skills. He made recommendations, listened to requests, checked on us several times, and was extremely friendly!!! We are visiting from Columbus, OH. We have visited many restaurants in Tennessee, but this Cheddar’s Kitchen in Hendersonville is the most welcoming environment we encountered. Few managers offer this caliber of service. Please recognize D’Angelo for being so kind to strangers today 7/26/2026. We visited at 9pm and he was all smiles (as if it were 9am). There was also a man with braids who helped DeAngelo bring out the food. He cooked the New Orleans Alfredo pasta and he was very friendly as well. The ribs, red beans and rice, green beans, spinach dip and croissants were delicious. Thank you all for an excellent experience.

Sharel, Miya, and Brandon
Visiting from Columbus OH“