Absolutely love this place. I am personal friends with the owner and I would highly recommend…read morestaying the night or enjoying your vacation here.

Firstly, this place is laidback and the hosts are great. We rented a king bed cabin which is…read moresmall, but quaint. Very clean which is exactly what you want. Repairs to the front steps (boards need replaced for safety) and better blinds covering front windows are necessary. The bathroom is super tiny and the vanity should be replaced. It's beat up and doors are just for ascetic purposes. Not any storage space for your personal stuff. Lastly, the noise. The cabin we rented is very close to the highway. This isn't mentioned in the description. If you do decide to rent, call them directly and ask for a cabin in the back of the property. It's pricey in my opinion considering the issues I listed here. We stayed in late February.

On way from Nashville to Shiloh, the steak (grilled outdoors even in winter) and freshly cut fries…read moretotally hit the mark, the bourbon exactly what you want in that place and time (don't drink and drive; it's attached to the Bear Inn), the band perfect, the local crowd totally into the good-times vibe. The owner, a generous person, never missed a beat while waiting tables and managing the place at the same time. If you see a frosted cake on top of the soda case behind the bar, ask for a slice of it, and cap off your first-class evening at a very fair price.

We stopped for lunch on our way west and what a nice surprise. The owner, Amanda, told us they've…read morebeen there for over 20 years. The menu is impressive for such a small town restaurant. I wish we could have tried more. We had the hand-pressed burger which was delicious. I had the fried green tomatoes (5 slices hot from the fryer) and the fried okra. It was ver satisfying. Plenty of tables for larger groups. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful making for a nice change of pace while traveling. The homemade dessert list was extensive--Amanda makes them all except the cannoli's! If live close by--lucky you! If you're traveling by, be sure to stop in for a meal. You won't be disappointed!

Food good. Service great. Hannah Redding is good. Very nice would eat here again. Vibe was…read morewelcoming and quiet.

# -- True Hospitality Reveals Itself When Things Go Wrong…read more **Culinary Dropout** 4020 Aspen Grove Drive Franklin, TN 37067 A flawless dining experience is always a pleasure. But I have long believed that the true measure of a restaurant isn't how it performs when everything goes according to plan. It's how it responds when something doesn't. After a full day of traveling, our party of four arrived at Culinary Dropout, looking forward to our first proper meal of the day and an opportunity to relax and enjoy each other's company. It was my first visit, and I was immediately impressed by the restaurant's size, lively atmosphere, and inviting ambiance. We arrived just as the live music was coming to an end. Our evening began with a few minor hiccups. Our initial server, who candidly mentioned that it was her first day, managed to get virtually every drink order wrong. Shortly afterward, another server, Jayden, introduced herself and took over our table. And this is where the experience became particularly noteworthy. Rather than making excuses or minimizing the situation, the staff and management took ownership of the mistakes. There were sincere apologies, attentive service, and a remarkably generous gesture of goodwill. What could easily have become an irritating start to the evening instead turned into a memorable introduction to genuine Southern hospitality. As for the food, we ordered fish and chips, turkey pastrami sandwiches, and a burger. Everything arrived fresh, well-prepared, and flavorful. The kitchen delivered exactly what one hopes for from this style of casual American dining: satisfying, well-executed food without unnecessary pretension. All four of us have worked in the hospitality industry at one point or another, so we understand that mistakes are inevitable, particularly when new employees are finding their footing. **Our five-star rating is entirely intentional.** Not because the evening was flawless, but because Culinary Dropout demonstrated something arguably more valuable than perfection: accountability, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to hospitality. The food was certainly good, but it was the people who left the strongest impression. **A restaurant's character is rarely revealed when everything goes right. On this occasion, Culinary Dropout showed us its character when something went wrong.** And we liked what we saw.

A friend asked me to join her at Cullinary Dropout. From my experience, it is pretty clear to see…read morethe dropout part, as this is pretty run of the mill food. I think it likely gets "new kid on the block" bumps on ratings, as it should not have this high of ratings. Or did I just have a bad night to come there? First, this is a chain restaurant. I don't hold that against it, but I find chains tend to lack the attention a local restaurant, where the owners are in the place, tend to be better overall in quality, service, etc. Second, this place is WAY overhyped. The concept is very neat, so give kudos, but, in the end, it comes off like most chain restaurants and lacks the soul to make this a great experience. The atmosphere is cool. It is very open, so a bit noisy, but that is usual for restaurants these days. Arrived early, so got a seat at the large bar. Tried to convince her to just sit down and enjoy the bar, but she wanted a table. Service was average. Nothing to complain about, nothing to rave about. Kept on top of things, so can't complain. The ribs are fine, but way oversold. Fall off the bone, so not my favorite, as I like a little pull. I won't fault them for that, as some people like the meat uber soft. Not really fond of the sauce on it. Again, that is a preference thing. The menu makes them far more appealing sounding. THe star on the plate was the slaw. I am so-so on slaw, but this was my favorite part of the meal. The fist & chips were overbreaded. Fries were limp. Her fish & chips was definitely the low point. High point was on the Mississippi mud pie, which was a highlight. Not enough to kick it up a star, but definitely enough to keep it above dropping to a 2. I did like the drinks, so if she ever wants to venture for cocktails and appetizers, I will certainly give it some thought. OUtside of that, I would rather hit Drake's (another chain).

All and all it was pretty good. I got the stake salad. I was glad to find something helped stick…read moreto my diet. I'd eat here again. I bet the other item on the menu are good too. They place filled up for lunch. My server Summer did a great job taking care of us.

Service was great... chicken strips, cabbage and greens were all wonderful!!…read moreToo full to consider a dessert , but it all looked great! Absolutely would come back! Traveling through from Muskogee, Oklahoma !!!!

My experience was amazing , The bacon was delicious and very greasy and the pancakes were very good…read moreand very filling....Alex,9 yr

Before he relocated closer to family, my father went to the Iron Skillet almost everyday for years…read more He said he really enjoyed the people and the food is good because they want the truckers to stop. He was right, the food is really good and the staff were awesome too. They knew his order, his favorite table, and always stopped by to chat for a bit when we came in. Thank you Amber, Bridgette, Carrie Anne and Mary Jane for everything. We all miss the Iron Skillet!

Great variety of DELICIOUS southern-style food. The…read moreatmosphere is great and you can bring a group. The buffet is the way to go in my book, only $12.99 on weekdays. try one of those funny-shaped rolls or, if they happen to have it, the Mac-and-tomatoes! Super friendly staff are there whenever you need them, even when it's poppin on a Sunday after church.

Food buffet is basic buffet food. Not bad. Not real good. But it's pricey. Too expensive for the…read morequality. They have the plates in the back corner so even if you want to go to the other side of the buffet you have to wait in line to get a plate. The small space is often too crowded. They could fix the problem by putting plates at the end by the salad bar. The old woman who sits at the checkout is always snarky. She could help the business by being friendly to her customers.

Service was outstanding. The young lady at the register helped me find what I needed. The place is…read morebrightly decorated and very nice and clean. I did not eat this time, but I did buy some fantastic purple sweet potatoes.

Had the lavender lemon drop martini, margarita and the grilled chicken Caesar salad. The drinks…read morewere delicious! Sometimes the ratio of sweetness to alcohol is higher for a lemon drop martini but this one was perfect! The ratio was amazing! Margaritas were also delicious. The Caesar salad was amazing . The place is aesthetically pleasing. It was very clean and that staff was great! Will be back next time we are in town.