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Bethany Cafe

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Irrationale Kitchen + Taps - Beer cheese and pretzels

Irrationale Kitchen + Taps

4.0(65 reviews)
15.6 mi

We had a lovely time…read more Will definitely be back if passing thru again The vibe and decor is 10/10 Plenty of parking 10/10 Clean restaurant 10/10 Clean restrooms 10/10 Clever and creative menu 10/10 Lovely staff 10/10 Flank steak (see pic) was delicious Fish and Chips were yummy Grilled chicken sandwich was tasty and fresh. No complaints all smiles

I wanted to love this place since we went out for a special celebration of my husband. We had not…read morebeen before and the menu looked amazing! We did not have a great experience. We had a party of 10 and went early (before 6pm on a weekday). It was not busy, and when we arrived there was one couple seated. Despite this, I think they rushed our food. And we would have gladly waited a little longer for cooked food. :/ Everyone at the table who ordered "steamed broccoli" received hard, barely cooked broccoli. My mother-in-law's potatoes were not fully cooked, and her salmon was raw. Since all her food was not edible, they took it off the bill. So at least there's that. The green beans my mother ordered were also quite crunchy, which can be personal preference. I did not complain about my salmon, but it was undercooked as well. However, even if it were cooked, the lemon sauce makes it inedible. I order salmon at most restaurants and I have never tasted a more horrific sauce. I thought maybe I was being dramatic, so let everyone at the table taste the sauce. Every single one of them scrunched up their face and said "UGH!" It was described by my family members as "putrid, disgusting, rotten pudding, and having a strong iron taste." I have to agree there. When they put it on the table I thought the fish was bad, but it was just the strong smell of the sauce. So all the broccoli, salmon, and potatoes were undercooked... however everyone who ordered steak received it cooked way past what they had ordered. My husband ordered medium, and it looked close to well done. My nephew ordered medium rare, and it looked medium well. My husband's steak was still tender and tasty though, so he did not complain. His Brussels sprouts were decent and grits were very flavorful. My sides were mac and cheese and a salad. Those were both very good! The mac and cheese is in an interesting flavorful sauce. More creamy than cheesy, but I enjoyed it. The salad seemed pretty fresh with homemade dressing from what I could tell. Our server was nice, but did not check on us at all, and was only at the table to take our orders, deliver the food, and give us the check. The majority of us had empty drink glasses and would have wanted refills. There was an automatic tip of 20% on the bill because of the larger party, which was fine, but like I said, the service wasn't great since we didn't get checked on whatsoever. Overall, it's not the worst place I've ever been but it wasn't very good. You hate to go to a place that SHOULD be good, pay good money, and receive that quality, but we weren't going to sit there and every single one of us complain. Sometimes, you just have to eat a bad meal, laugh about it, and not return. The fact of the matter is there are much better places to eat in Cookeville with better food and better service, so we probably won't be back.

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Irrationale Kitchen + Taps - Really cool decor

Really cool decor

Irrationale Kitchen + Taps - Grilled salmon meal

Grilled salmon meal

Irrationale Kitchen + Taps

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Sammy B's

Sammy B's

3.9(189 reviews)
36.7 mi
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My friends and I enjoyed a memorable evening in this cool historic military spot that's full of…read morecharacter and local old world southern charm. The place looks like I'm walking into an old house with a foyer! We were hungry and got to order food immediately! Since it was the first time, we were not feeling too adventurous! The food arrived within 7 to 10 minutes, the Big Kahuna Tuna Sandwich was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, the sweet potato fries with that sweet cinnamon dusting were absolutely addictive, the fish and chips were hot and crispy, and the garden quesadillas were fresh and satisfying. The wait staff were very friendly, attentive without hovering, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. I highly recommend this historic Lebanon gem to anyone looking for a relaxed, delicious meal in a place that still feels like "old school" hospitality done right. I'm looking forward to being back again someday! Thank you for the memories!

First of all they deserve 100 per ent 5 stars!!! Food;…read moreperfection on all accounts Drinks: made with extra Love if get my drift Service: Adelaide??sp? n Theresa perfection in the bar section Ambiance : well it Just doesn't get any better at the most quaint former military base Not to mention the Greg almond brother history HELLO WE WILL BE BACK OFTEN

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Sammy B's - The Foyer!!

The Foyer!!

Sammy B's - Seared Ahi Tuna with Cuban Beans and rice

Seared Ahi Tuna with Cuban Beans and rice

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Chocolate martini

Bethany Cafe - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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