The food was excellent. My husband had catfish and I had shrimp. The atmosphere is is neat with lots of items to look at. Oue waiter Dom did a good job and was fun read more

In town for work so I walked over for dinner. Not a glitz and glam place but nice people and good food. I had a new york strip and fries with Oakra. It was cooked nicely and hot. I enjoyed it. A local man made small talk from the next table. Broke up the silence. read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Potential, maybe. Execution, not even close. Saturday at 5. We walk into a crowded lobby with a 20 minute wait. NBD, it's Saturday. It gave us time to peruse the menu. The menu was extremely protein heavy. This really isn't the place for a vegetarian. Not sure it's even the place for anyone watching their diet. Lots of meat, lots of fried, lots of carbs. Our server came by shortly after we were seated. Overall, she did a good job considering the number of tables she had. I was intrigued by the crawfish cakes. Our server dissuaded me from these. I asked about the cod which she heartily endorsed. I ordered the cod, okra and baked potato. The plate also came with fries and hush puppies. My husband ordered the chopped steak, cowboy potatoes and a side salad. Our server brought a basket of corn fritters. While they looked like hush puppies covered in powdered sugar, they tasted like funnel cakes. By far the best part of the meal. My cod was far more breading than fish. I peeled the breading off to find not much more fish than is in a fish stick. The okra was food service quality. Skip it. The fries were soggy. The hush puppies were completely flavorless.The saving grace of the meal was the baker. Honestly, save some calories, save some money - don't order the cod. Since I was still a little enamored by the crawfish cakes, my husband ordered one as an addition to his meal. Our server was absolutely right, skip it. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the plating. The cake was about 3 inches wide. Served in the middle of a large dinner plate. We both found it amusing. My husband said his chopped steak was ok. The highlight being the mushrooms and onions topping the slab of hamburger. Likewise, the onions were the best part of the cowboy potatoes. The onion was not the highlight of the side salad. In this case, there were no highlights. The decor was DIY Bass Pro Shop. There is an attached ice cream shop if you want dessert. Parking was ample and service pretty good. Would we go back? No. Even if every other restaurant in town were packed? No. I'd probably just settle for a granola bar. read more

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this was the first time I've been here. it has a country atmosphere with a live Bluegrass band playing. they said they have been playing there for 20 years. we ordered the alligator bites. they tasted like chewy chicken. they were ok. ordered a side piece of elk. it was the size of a white castle and wasn't worth $5. I ordered the bison burger. it was ok. tasted like a regular hamburger. I got the buttery corn as a side and it was decent. my son ordered a seafood platter. he received a piece of cod, a pair of frog legs, soggy fries which he had to send back two times to get crispy, shrimp, etc. he asked if he could replace an item to get an extra set of frog legs. they wouldn't do it saying the legs were too expensive. I saw the ribs at the next table which I wished I ordered because they looked really tasty. the corn fritters with powdered sugar on them were delicious. the manager was really nice. I would return. read more

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Had an enjoyable evening at Caney Fork this evening. Red, our server was great. He provided excellent service and was very helpful and friendly. My wife and I ordered the Caney Sampler with gator bites, Caesar side salad and the Outfitters Stew. The sample letter was great. I really enjoyed the gator bites and onion rings. The Caesar salad was good as was the stew. The ambience of the restaurant was really cool. It was like a gigantic cabin. With a pond and waterfall, indoor fireplace, and all. read more

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We chose Caney Fork River Grill for our first dinner in Nashville while staying at Club Wyndham, and unfortunately it was a very disappointing experience. We were a group of five and were excited to try the restaurant as we all picked it as the place we wanted to try, but the service and food quality fell far short of expectations. I ordered the bison burger and waited over an hour for our food. During that entire time, our waitress never checked on our table. Eventually, members of the kitchen staff brought out our meals. Everyone in our group had specifically requested our meat cooked medium to medium-rare, but every one in our party's meals came out well done and cold as if the food sitting in the warming window for far too long. Keep in mind that this was around 7:30 pm on a Tuesday so the restaurant wasn't even half full. My bison burger (which was actually their regular frozen burger) was also missing the bacon and other toppings that were supposed to come with it, and the side dish was incorrect. I sent it back, and after a short wait, the replacement came out. Thankfully, the real bison burger itself was actually very good once it was corrected Almost an hour and a half later. What was most disappointing was how the situation was handled. Despite the extremely long wait, incorrect orders, and poor service, nothing was offered to make up for the experience. To make matters worse, gratuity was automatically added to the bill. We had a group of 5. Given that our server barely acknowledged us during our wait, or even knew we had issues when different servers brought us our stuff while she sat in the break room laughing with her friends. I do not feel that the service justified a tip. There wasn't one of us that had their meal cooked the way we wanted. Everything well done and if we weren't hungry we would have left. Unfortunately, this was a poor first impression of Nashville dining. I would not recommend Caney Fork River Grill based on our experience. read more

Excellent food, friendly service, and fun ambiance -- we really enjoyed our stop at Caney's today. We had the full rack of St Louis ribs and the Caney chicken. The ribs were so tender, they fell right off the bone. The chicken was tasty, well-seasoned, and smothered in cheese, mushrooms, and onions. For sides, we liked the green beans, corn on the cob, and mashed potatoes. The complimentary fritters were so yummy!! We also enjoyed some local beers - the wheat lemonade shandy was very refreshing. There is an ice cream place right next door, but we didn't have any room left. I hope to be back soon! read more

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Stayed at a serviceable Quality Inn by the Gaylord for a convention and this place was right next door so too tired to go anywhere I gave it a shot and very glad I did. It's a quaint, Western/rustic interior and since I was solo I sat at the bar for dinner. The unique thing about this place is they serve wild game. First night I was going to try the Buffalo sirloin but the wild game sampler platter won out and I'm glad it did. So much good stuff I couldn't finish it all and I'm not a light eater. The elk patties were excellent. My server was the bartender and he was great. So the next I went back for the buffalo sirloin and it delivered. My only 2 complaints about this place was the bowl for my Caesar salad was too small and the fried okra portion was too small. Everything else was great. If you're staying at or near the Gaylord you should try this place out. 5 stars. read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - The buffalo sirloin. - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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That was the worst bison burger I have ever had! In fact, that was the worst meal. I specifically asked for the bison burger to be medium rare. It was so well done that the meat crumbled, was gritty and so incredibly dry. Worst experience ever! read more

Very unique and fun interior. This is a good locally owned small business with quality food and prices that are acceptable for the area. Will return here again read more

I've lived in the area for just over 10 years now, and have not dined at some of the old-school tourist favorites (including this one). I had some family visiting from out of town and offered this as an option to rectify that, and so we finally checked out Caney Fork. Huge interior, but early on a Saturday it was sparsely populated. Large space with ample parking, so a nice choice to have in Nashville overall. The menu is pure southern food from breakfast staples to ribs and BBQ to catfish. Some "meat and three" plus burger/sandwich options to boot. A lot of drink options including some really competitive pricing for beer and cocktails. Way cheaper you're apt to get at most tourist draws. I had a BBQ plate, my wife had the catfish. Both were solid/good. The beans (white) and okra were very tasty as well. All in all, a reasonably priced old-school diner with some local charm. read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - Barb - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We were greeted and sat very quickly. The exterior/interior of the restaurant looks like a fishing cabin. My son had a steak that he said was seasoned very well. I had the fried shrimp with corn and potatoes. It was very good. It was not overly greasy. My oldest had the alligator sliders and fries. He is not an adventurous eater, but he really enjoyed his meal. My wife had the pulled pork platter. She seemed to enjoy it very much. Our youngest had a grilled cheese. Hard to mess that up . Our total bill was under $90 for four adults. Good value for the money. read more

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Tired and hungry after flying into Nashville. Checked into Wyndham Club and wanted something close by. Caney came up in my search. They advertise frog legs but I passed on that option. I was deciding between the chopped steak or the elk sliders. Our server Dora was a sweetheart. She recommended the sliders. Sometimes wild game can be dry. Not the case for these sliders. They were yummy. Well seasoned. I'm not a fan of coleslaw but it along with the fried onions were great toppings for the slider. Live music catered to adults and kids. I love banjo music so really enjoyed it as part of the overall experience. Warning, if you're opposed to taxidermy decoration this is not the place for you. The horned ram kept staring at me and the weird animal on the overhang of the truck was a bit disturbing. Found out it was the face of a possum and body of a raccoon. It was a surprisingly fun evening. I recommend you drop in for the experience. read more

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We had a few different selections from BBQ to gater to shrimp to salmon. The waiter/bartender knew his menu and he didn't hesitate to recommend the ribs which were exactly as described "fall off the bone good". The salmon, shrimp, and gater had a different outcome unfortunately. We are not much of a seafood family so I'm not going to take stars away because them kids may not know what real seafood is. Overall it was a decent experience for our first time as a family to Nashville. read more

This is a very large restaurant with a lot of seating and taxidermy. The service was great and very friendly. The catfish bites were great and very fresh. The ribs were not as great as expected. I definitely would not classify them as the best ribs in Nashville as they claimed. They were overcooked and fell off the bone, looking more like pulled pork. They tasted like they were steamed. The beans & okra were ok nothing spectacular. They both tasted like they were frozen or canned products. read more

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I specifically sought out Caney Fork River Valley Grille for its unique, quirky atmosphere and unusual menu, and it definitely delivers on that front. The service was excellent -- our server and their shadow trainee were both pleasant, attentive, and helpful. Unfortunately, the timing wasn't great. We came in on a night with multiple large parties, and our order ended up at the very end of the line. We waited an extremely long time for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was disappointing. I ordered a buffalo burger cooked medium, but what I got was a very dry patty -- not what I expected. One more note: the restrooms need attention. They felt more like a gas station restroom than a restaurant. Yikes. I really wanted to love this place, and while the vibe and service were great, the food and overall experience fell short. read more

Mediocre food. Kinda expected home Cooking kind of food. But had frozen French fries barely cooked. Had to send the onion strings back to be cooked more crispy. They were barely flash fried. read more

Came in for dinner on a Friday night and it was slow. Greeted by a cute little southern waitress who got us some sweet tea and menus We ordered Ribs and pulled sandwich- both were delicious and would order again. Bbq taste was just right! We were served some hot southern biscuits and they were so good!!! Again very reasonable and service was on it!!! Didn't try for dessert bc we were so full with food to take home. They have a bar to have drinks but we didn't go inside there. I would recommend this place for a bite to eat. read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - BBQ RIBS - Voted Nashville's Best - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The service was very good. Great enthusiasm and honest about the food. The menu had a really great variety too. The prices are reasonable for a touristy area. read more

Tony gave amazing service, very very attentive, and charming. The gator tails and bison burger was absolutely delicious!!!!!

We love Caney's!!! What a wonderful experience. Live music, awesome decorations, and polite service. The food was great and so were our drinks. If you're in Nashville, make your way over to Caney's for a fun time! read more

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So our server told us that today was his first day serving by himself. So I'm going to give him a pass. He was very friendly and seemed to truly care. The food was fine. We got the appetizer sampler and the bison strip loin. The bison was tender however, there was a lot of drizzle on the cut and it had almost no seasoning. The onion rings and pickles were decently flavorful when dipped in stuff otherwise they also had minimal flavor. The best thing we got were the chicken wings, but again no seasoning without dipping them in barbecue and or buffalo sauce. The ambience was cute. It looks like a bass pro shop shooting range and I mean that as a compliment and on the night that we went, there was a live bluegrass band although to be fair I have no frame of reference for Bluegrass to tell you if they were good or not, but it was certainly a different dinner experience read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - Live band - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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My brother and I stopped here after golf, both ordered a Fried Catfish Po-Boy with a frosty Hippie and Cowboys beer. Anthony our waiter was very professional and courteous. read more

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We had a fun time at this unique restaurant! The decor definitely makes you feel as if you're in the bayou. Unfortunately it was our first time here and we weee seated in the bar area instead of the main dining room. There was live bluegrass music in the main area and we had to get up from our table to go enjoy. They even asked if it was our first time and we said yes and they still sat us in the timeout corner. The food was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the ribs, catfish, gator bites and steak. The campfire potatoes were good, as was the fried okra. The cornmeal coating on the catfish and gator was super flavorful and crunchy! Some of the best catfish I've ever had. The highlight of the mean was 100% the at table campfire s'mores! I highly recommend you try this! We had so much fun roasting marshmallows. The service was a bit slow as the bartender was our server (seated in the bar area) and we had to listen to the noisy blender making margaritas, this was definitely a downside. Make sure you ask to be seated in the main area. There is a waterfall and pond, big indoor fire pit and some very unique decor! Recommend for fun party vibes and amazing southern food! read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - The Caney Combo - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Caney Fork was a great experience for our family. They have a wide variety of local and unique dishes that catered to everyone, including picky kiddos. Eddie and Red were friendly, efficient and a hoot! I highly recommend the blackened catfish and slab of ribs - portions are on the heavier side, so we had plenty of leftovers. (Spouse note: the full rack of ribs defeated me.) Restaurant decor is super fun, including a large pond of catfish and tons of taxidermy. read more

We were in Nashville but wanted a restaurant that was away from the hubbub of downtown. So we were glad to find this restaurant. It's very large -- an there's even a little pond inside. Our server checked on us quite a few times after we ordered, and it took a while for our food to come. Once it did, however, she wasn't really around. The two of us who ordered the ribs were quite happy with our meals, but two more in our group weren't impressed. read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This place is great. I got the wild game platter. I must say as a South Mississippi boy who eats a whole lot of wild game, it was really good! Frog legs were moist, as well as gator. Elk was superb. Sausage was good (I would recommend getting the bbq on the side). Nice looking place with lots of nice game and fish on the walls. Highly recommend! read more

We were staying in the area and wanted to try this place. The ribs are fall off the bone and tender. Good portion size too. There are a lot of food options, including gator and bison. I'm not adventurous enough to try them though. The fritters are so good! read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - Fritters - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Excellent blackened catfish ...very very fresh. I had the steak and it was so tender ...even cooked medium well it was tender!! Our waiter, Eddie , was great and helped Is decide what to order ! Ambiance Was Cool And authentic . The only thing I would improve on ...needs Cleaner Bathrooms read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - Cool display at restaurant!! - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Family atmosphere. Food is mediocre at best. No seasoning on food. Over cooked campfire potatoes (fried in old grease). Hush puppies old.

Food was awesome and service great. Had steaks with aligator bites and all the trimming. Big portions and food was top notch. After eating u have to walk through the place and see the fish pond and all the decoration. Its one of a kind and a must see. read more

Eddie and Griffin were wonderfully polite and prompt with service! The decor was so cool and they had tons to marvel at! The wild game is absolutely something to set them apart, but the burger, the ribs and the catfish are some of the best in Nashville. With live music to top it off this is a surprisingly uncrowded place for a Saturday evening! read more

We went here for dinner while staying at the Gaylord Opry nearby. It's close to the resort which is nice and convenient, especially with the prices of food at the restaurants inside the Gaylord. From what I could tell, this restaurant attracts an older clientele. The server was incredibly nice and helpful. He had a great attitude and made recommendations, which I always appreciate. The quality of the food was about as average as possible. Both my ribs and corn had the slightest taste of seafood which was honestly a little off putting. The ribs also were very heavy with cartilage, I was finding myself removing these pieces from my mouth many times throughout the meal. The beans I think may have just been Busch's. I was disappointed because I love ribs and these were labeled as "Nashvilles best". I would not get these again. In my experience, this is a conveniently placed restaurant with nice service. Due to the food, however, I would not come back. read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - Hush puppies - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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There pork chop was fabulous. And you can a salad for 1 dollar. What? Best bargain in town. Ps. I had 2 meals out of it. read more

Place was super close to the Gaylord Opryland Resort and BBQs are a must when in Nashville so i did. This place was true to their logo --- food is good and it is! I left it to the bartender/server to give me their best sellers. I had the rib/fried catfish combo with fried okra and mashed potatoes .... everything was soooo good!!!! my favorite is the rib, it is fall-off-the bone tenderness and the flavor is on point. the fried catfish is flavorful too as well as the sides. lots if beer choices but i was tired from the red eye so i just had sparkling water with my meal. place is clean, love the decors! everybody is attentive. read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - BBQ Rib & Fried Catfish The Caney Combo - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Really liked the food the live music and the wait staff. This IS a touristy place but it really IS firing on all cylinders. You GOTTA give it a try something for everyone. Be sure and order the s'mores for four. It was a blast!!! read more

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The perfect place to take my parents from a small farm town. Feels like a spot you'd see in Gatlinburg. Friendly service, tasty food. Love the options for wild game, elk, bison, gator, etc. Only slight drawback were the portions on the more unique items were pretty small, while portions on the mainstays were fine. Not an every day lunch spot, and not a date spot necessarily, but a great spot to take the family, or friends who haven't spent much time in the country Service: 9 Vibes: (for the type of person who likes this aesthetic) 9 Taste: 8 Value: 8 read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - Drink menu - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

After visiting The Grand Ole Opry and Cooter's Garage we were hungry and looking for somewhere unique to eat. We found Caney Fork and were really happy we did. The restaurant is full of interesting items with an ambiance like you're in a hunting/fishing lodge. There's even a catfish pond! Our waiter Danny was great. The menu is full of southern favorites as well as a number of wild meat options. I ordered a combo that was a half rack of ribs and a fried catfish filet. They were delicious as were both my sides, sweet corn medley and campfire potatoes. We received complimentary corn fritters that were delicious as well. My wife got the Shrimp Po Boy and it was also delicious. We really enjoyed Caney Fork and would definitely go again. read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - Ribs/Catfish combo and a Shrimp Po Boy - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great menu, catfish/rib combo was a great deal with a lot of food, staff was amazing and live music was excellent. Ambience was calm and friendly...highly recommend. Thank you! read more

Caney Fork River Valley Grille - Catfish/Rib combo hush puppies and slaw!! Awesome! - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I had the ribs and steak. The ribs were fall off the bone but the steak was a tad bit overcooked. The restaurant is large. I sat by the pond which was nice. They had live fish swimming in it. The gentleman who was my server was attentive. read more