Visited Demos' on a Sunday right as they opened. This place was surprisingly already packed. Larger groups had a slight wait for a table. My wife and I were seated quickly thankfully. Service was fast and friendly. The ambiance, decor and vibe were nice and pleasant. We ordered "The Soup" & meatball spaghetti with side salad. The soup was very good and served nice and hot. The complimentary garlic bread was delicious. Their balsamic vinaigrette was amazing. The meatballs and spaghetti were very good. I had mixed thoughts based on some reviews. But honestly, they have great food and service. I personally will be back. read more

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A really great place for mediocre food. Been there several times as they have fresh salad and home made dressing. Ordered side salad and french dressing. Server brings salad and dressing in a Hidden Valley pouch. I ask where is the fresh dressing and she says "that's how french dressing comes." And she wasn't all that nice about it.... I never ordered fat free dressing but thats what i got. My french dip sandwich with hash browns came out. Potatoes were cold, stale. Didn't touch them. Wife ordered side of shrimp with here linguine. Three small shrimp on a really big plate. Oh well.... If you are into C- level food and service, you will be delighted. read more

This is THE place to go when visiting Murfreesboro, as recommended by the owner of Music World Drummer's Den. The food is so delicious, a wide variety of options & entrees, the service is impeccable, & the staff is amazing! I had their spaghetti & it was the best I've ever had! The manager even came by & introduced himself! This place has been around for a long time & is family owned & ran. read more

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Demos' has been in Manchester for decades serving up classic Italian as well as traditional American dishes. Inside the restaurant is a nice warm vibe that reminds you of the 60s. We were greeted by a vey friendly server. Their daily lunch special had very good deals such as Chicken Primavera for just $7.95. I tried their blackened chicken pasta which came with chunks of chicken in Louisiana cream sauce. The chicken was nicely seasoned and wasn't over loaded with sauce. I also recommend their famous side of chicken and rice soup. If you're in the mood for good food served in a cozy atmosphere then checkout Demos' read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Blackened Chicken Pasta - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

We came here while visiting family during our first visit to TN. Here is my breakdown. Food: 2.5-3/5 The food here, in my opinion, was just ok. I ordered the lasagna, my wife ordered the spaghetti, my brother in-law ordered the steak. My lasagna was ok, but my brother in-law ordered medium-rare but the steak came out very rare. My boys usually devour chicken fettuccine, but they did not each very much of it tonight. Price: 5/5 The price may have been average for the area, but this was the first restaurant we went to since arriving in TN from CA. So, from what I'm used to at home, the prices here were excellent! I'm used to seeing $22-28 per pasta dish at home. Here, the average price was $15 a dish. Some things cheaper or more depending on the meat. Customer Service: 5/5 The customer service was excellent. The servers were extremely attentive and friendly. The food arrived quick. We were extremely happy with the customer service. Ambiance: 4/5 The ambiance was nice. The restaurant is pretty big and each room has a slightly different vibe. We were here with several extended family members and it was good for an outing like that. Demo's is a good place to go if you are looking for a lively place to go with friends or family for well priced, average food. read more

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Simply exquisite bread.. Excellent service, superb pepper grinding skills, incredible beans and rice, "The Soup" - lives up to it's name.. Brought us back to our childhoods, homemade buns were fantastic, I'll be returning very soon hungry for more.. Cambell was our waitress and was friendly and professional, handled a mistaken order from our party with class and kindness! read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

First time visitors to this place and it was great. We were a large party and were promptly seated when we arrived. The staff was attentive and friendly. The menu has a good selection ranging from pasta dishes, to seafood, chicken and a couple other categories. Their biscuits are perfectly flavored and fluffy and the cheese bread with marinara was delicious! Portions are good, not too much food but for most of us we brought home left overs. The chicken and rice soup was a perfect start to the meal too! read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Meatball spaghetti - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Food, Service, Ambiance, it's everything you want in a restaurant!! Friendliness of the host to our Awesome waitress Lily! Thank you Lily! I wish every restaurant had great employees like you!! Food is always great every time!! I always get the Chicken Santa Fe. I've never tasted anything bad here!! read more

Whenever I get a chance to visit middle Tennessee, my friend and I always make it a point to try to make at least one visit to Demos to remember how delicious their baked chicken soup is, experience, the unbelievably friendly and courteous service and be welcomed by one restaurant, but really knows how to make you feel like part of the family. Family run, this restaurant is legendary and their ability to take basic simple recipes like burgers, steaks and pasta and elevate them just enough to make them into a special family experience. The restaurant has always been welcoming and cozy with a sense that it's like coming home to an aunt that saved you a place at her dining room table. Love the pot roast, the ribeye steak sandwich, and we usually take home a gallon of the baked chicken soup to enjoy at home over the next few days. It is one place that I always remember from every trip to Murphysboro and stands out from all the rest. restaurant capacity and parking can handle at least 200 people. read more

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This restaurant was highly recommended by a local business owner so my expectations were pretty high given the rave reviews. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted.... by everyone. Very refreshing! We were immediately seated. The waitress, Keira came by very quickly to take our order. She made some recommendations which I love! Super friendly. My mom and I tried the spinach, rib eye steak, sirloin. We had side salads, baked potato and pasta. Ohhhh, the bread..... yikes! So delicious!! The spinach had boiled egg pieces in it. A little strange but it worked. My mom's steak was cooked perfectly. I asked for my ribeye to be cooked medium rare. Well, it was almost mooing, so regretfully I had to ask to have it cooked a little bit longer. Not a big deal and they were extremely nice about it. They even brought out another serving of spinach. All in all, this was pure comfort food at an excellent price for2 steak dinners and all the extras. The most impressive thing was the consistent, excellent service by everyone. I will definitely come back the next time I'm in town. Good food can be found just about anywhere, great customer service is priceless! read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Rib eye and Jim's Famous Spinach - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

I had not been to Demos' in probably 15 years and it was a cold evening and I was in the area of the Murfreesboro location and thought that the chicken and rice soup sounded nice so we stopped in. We were seated immediately by a kind hostess. The server followed up quickly and took our drink order and also pointed out the specials. The menu is pretty extensive. I had forgotten about the brown butter spaghetti so I went that route and my partner had the oven baked chicken. Everything came out as ordered, steaming hot. One of the sides we ordered was really over seasoned but they took care of it immediately. Great service, cozy restaurant, and great value. Overall, a nice place, especially for families. read more

If you're around Murfreesboro, TN you must make it a priority and it is a must to eat at Demo's. The filet is amazing. Whomever they have in the kitchen preparing their steaks absolutely know their craft! The service is exemplary (Jessica was amazing as a hostess and server.) Not that it was needed, but even the other hostesses would ask if we needed anything. Cracker Barrel is out, Demos is in!!! read more

I like Demo's and the food is usually good. My kids like to go there and so do my friends and family. The prices are good and has a nice atmosphere. Not too loud and on occasion that wait isn't long or bad. 3.5 stars though for service. For me it's been a real hit or miss with the service. It's either they're great and/ or sociable but on other times it's just lack luster for the service. I guess you just have to get the right person on the right day. I hope my next trip back we have someone who wants to be our server. I still tipped 20% because the food was good and came out in a timely manner. read more

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Good food, great service from the waiter, however the hostesses... those two young ladies were very rude and seemed begrudged just to do their job! Be kind unto others! read more

The atmosphere is very bright and music is very loud. I ordered sampler spaghetti . I had blackened chicken and pesto Alfredo, it was too oily but very rich and creamy. We enjoyed our dinner here. read more

We went on Saturday night at 8:30pm for dinner. Been coming here for years-since the days when a dress code was suggested and appreciated. Last night, while they did not appear busy, we had a 15 min wait which was expected. We were then seated at a table the waitress was still wiping down and our menus were placed on the wet table. Our food arrived with part of my food hanging off the plate. I ordered the baked half chicken and steamed broccoli. Nothing was hot. Everything was room temperature. My dinner guest ordered pork chops and a baked potato so nothing big or major. His food was also room temperature. The butter and cheese didn't melt on his potato. While the taste was good, the food temperature was sub par. Our waitress was in such a rush again that she came back and collected our empty plates(from the bread someone brought while we waited) and trash(straw paper and napkins our drinks were on but we used to dry the table) from the table while we're eating, even reaching over us to get items. The waitress was very impatient to the point I asked if she was getting off work soon. We did not have appetizers and our table was not crowded. But she was bussing the table while we were eating. She didn't offer refills or even come to check on us. We flagged someone else down for refills. I finally told her to bring me a Togo box and she could have the table. I asked when the restaurant closed and when she got off because I felt rushed. She looked at her watch and said they close at 10p. It was 9:22p. We boxed our food and had to ask another waitress for a bag since we didn't see our waitress after she brought the boxes and our check. read more

We always enjoy meals at Demo's. Food is always very tasty. Service is always very good. I always get the blacken chicken pasta which is delish. Hubby always switched it up between the burger or chili spaghetti. The chicken rice soup is delish!!! And those rolls they bring out to you.......YUMMY. They also sell their seasoning salt there which is very good. We use it often on meals we cook at home. read more

Beware! Had dinner on 9/16/25 at Demos'. My friend had the chili over spaghetti. She was in the bathroom four times after eating the chili. I told the server to have the food thrown out. We didn't make it home before a stop at a gas for a 20-minute stay in the bathroom. I could not submit a warning to the restaurant via website due to server error issue. Could not find an email address for Demos'. When my friend called Demos' the next day the person said they would make sure the chili is made according to the recipe. Dumb response. Does the recipe call for tainted ingredients? read more

Okay first off, let's settle the debate of pronunciation. Because the possessive apostrophe is after the S (Demos') and not before the S (Demo's), it is pronounced like DEE-MUSS-ES. If the possessive apostrophe were removed it would still be spelled Demos ( DEE-MUSS), but because there's an apostrophe you add the extra ES sound at the end. ANYWAYS... This is one fantastic Italian family eatery! Their signature rice soup is very very good, their blackened chicken pasta is devine, and their cheesy bread is oh so good. The cheesy bread we got as an appetizer, but all food comes with rolls as a starter on the house which are even better in my opinion! I took my girlfriend here on a date and was not disappointed. Prices were fair and their portions were generous. Our service was good, and the vibe was cozy. An overall great place to eat! read more

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Small portions of food that has no plate. And you kind of have to wait a long time to get a refill on any liquid. I've tried this place many times with my family and we've always been disappointed read more

The first restaurant I went to where it was extremely warm in there. Probably because of how close the booths/chairs are to each other so everyone's body heat was radiating. We ordered the potato skins as an app and they were more like baked potatoes than actual potato 'skin.' the Salmon was okay but needed more seasoning. The zucchini was really good though. Our server was awesome and kept refilling our bread the entire time we were there. I probably won't come back here again, but if I do I may try the pasta because I saw a lot of people ordering it and it sounded really good on the menu. read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Potato skins - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Went today with my friend! Really good food, the soup and cheesy bread is always nostalgic and rich, and I love the variety of pastas they have. We were served by Jonathan, and he was just the best!! Our drinks were always full, we never had to flag him down, he was very quick, and always polite! We filled out a comment card for him, but we forgot to write his name on the ticket when we dropped it into the comment box, so I hope he sees this!! Great service and food, would recommend. :) read more

Came here with a group and while seated quickly, I learned there was a reason this place wasn't busy on a Thursday night and could seat 11 people immediately. There wasn't a single item I tried that I could recommend. We had 3 appetizers all of which there was plenty left when removed from our table. The meatball appetizer was pretty nasty and seemed reheated out of a bag. The Spinach dip was nothing like one would expect and hardly any cheese. The shrimp cocktail was pretty gross. Slimmy and smelly. As I chatted with others from my group who had been here, I gathered that this is an old family after church kinda' place. Many people who come here come here out of family nostalgia. It's bland, over priced, and just not good. read more

Service was a 5 Star! Atmosphere 5 Star! Food was subpar! I love Demos! I eat there every time I'm in town, once or twice a year, and the food was not good tonight... it was very bland. I had brown butter spaghetti and there was no taste to the meal. I lived in Murfreesboro for 36 years and I loved Demos so I am saddened to find the food quality is slipping! read more

We have always enjoyed dining here since we came to the area food,service was always great,however it was clearly noticeable that' portion sizes were considerably smaller and prices had increased? Server was not quite on her game ,spilled my wine ,forgot things . I'm not sure what to think ? read more

Decided to try something different while out of town for work. There was plenty of parking available and they have a large parking lot. Immediately when you enter, the staff greets you and ask are you getting take out or dining in. I was dining in by myself. The ambience was very nice for a date night, family celebration, or if you're by yourself and want to chill at the bar. Since it was just me, I sat at a booth in the bar area. It was the perfect size big enough for two people. My waitress Peyton brought me a regular menu and the monthly special menu. I ordered the ribeye, salad, and spaghetti since it was my first time and they have a large selection. They brought me some Parmesan crusted bread that was very soft and tasty. My salad was a basic salad, but the ranch was homemade and delicious. The salad had been washed and that was a plus. The spaghetti was the best spaghetti I ever ate. I got the meat sauce as my sauce choice. It was seasoned to perfection and well balanced. The pasta was perfectly cooked. My steak was good, very juicy and just a slight bit salty. Overall I would give this restaurant a 9/10. One thing I was really impressed by was the staff was mostly young people and they were cleaning the vents and dusting. I will definitely be back to try a different pasta, meat, and more spaghetti. read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Salad and bread - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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This place is an absolute joke of an establishment, with some of the worst service I have experienced. After making reservations and still having to wait over an hour, I was then refused service. The amount of my time this place wasted is criminal and I assure you I, and everyone I know will not be back. read more

We love eating there! Thanks so much for the great food! the food and also the waitress and waiters are great too .and It's clean. We will be seeing you soon!!! The Hay''s family Murfreesboro, MUrfreesboro read more

I went for lunch on a Saturday. The wait was very long for a table of 5. We were told 45 minutes but got a table at about 1 hour. The rolls are a staple and so good. For my meal, I got the blackened chicken pasta. It was very good but it was so creamy and made my stomach hurt. I also have a rather sensitive stomach so go figure. read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Blackened chicken pasta - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Decided to give Demos a try for dinner...been over 4 years since I gave up on them due to substandard food and service. The bar is now open for dining...I hate taking up a table for 4 when I am by myself. Kaitlin was behind the bar and got me started with a beer and water while I looked over the menu. I ordered the K.C. Strip Steak (medium rare) along with chili spaghetti and opted for the "deluxe salad toppings" on the side salad. The Demos bread was also provided with the requested butter, but not the same "chunk" of real butter, some kind of butter spread. The salad was chilled and crisp, but the $1.39 upcharge for "deluxe" toppings really wasn't worth it IMHO. The steak was a good size, nice and thick, with good marbling. It was prepared as requested and the flavor was really good...so good there were no leftovers! Love the chili spaghetti...same flavors I remembered and a good side to the steak. Overall the meal was good and Kaitlin took excellent care of me. Guess I will have to come back and put Demos back on my dining list. read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

The food is amazing! Excellent spaghetti sauce and a great steak! The cheese toast appetizer is probably the best cheese bread EVER! read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

The three stars came from our actual meal itself and how the issue was handled. Our service by Taylor was outstanding. Let me be very clear on that. She waited on us, checked in and was mortified over the issue we had once our entrees came. But first let me say my nephew recommended we meet him here as he is at MTSU and likes this "sit down place" which means better than bar and fast food. We went on a Thursday night after looking at wedding venues for upcoming nuptials and we're surprised at how busy they were and yet still no wait. Big spacious area and full of seating. We all three ordered entrees, which include a salad or soup. We all ordered The Soup as it's called. It's a chicken and rice soup which is good for sure. Plus the cheddar bread/rolls they bring are so good. The broccoli side is the absolute best steamed broccoli I've ever had-even better than what I make at home. The homemade hash browns my fiancé ordered were delish too! My nephew ordered the pesto Alfredo and the serving was huge. A 20 year old college boy got full!! However....when my fiancé cut into his quarter roasted chicken he discovered it wasn't fully cooked through-it was cold inside. Cold. He asked me to check mine as I hadn't cut into it yet, and mine was not even warm-ish to the touch. We did let the waitress know and she took them back to the kitchen. She was very kind, as we understood too sometimes you just are trying to plate and not check the temp but the chicken wasn't done on both of ours. They put the chicken we'd already cut open back in the oven and "redid it" bringing it back out about 8 minutes later with refilled sides. She was apologetic and we said it wasn't her fault at all. But y'all-no manager who we'd seen walk by multiple times before that came by and we were charged fully for both entrees too. That was what stuck us wrong. The waitress apologized and was mortified but I would expect the manager to come over or a discount for the additional wait on our meal would occur. We weren't angling for a free meal but we'd like to not potentially get food poisoning from uncooked chicken. We may be back when visiting him again but I don't think we'll recommend the place to our family and friends visiting for our wedding in town in a few months. read more

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Demos' is a place to visit when you want comfort food, great quality, and an incredible value for your money. The service is always fantastic and the restaurant is extremely clean. We live 30 minutes away but this has become one of our go to restaurants. The kids love their spaghetti with alfredo and the fajita chicken with red beans and rice is my favorite. read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Fajita - Style Chicken - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Was just there on Friday with a party of 10, 5 of which were children 10 and under. Wife ordered the Giant Ribeye 14 oz and it was 25-30% fat. I am familiar with ribeye, but this was excessive. Mentioned it to the waitress and she shrugged it off. It was also way over seasoned as was all of the food we ordered. The side salad was some iceberg lettuce cut up on a small plate. The meal was maybe average at best. My other bone of contention is they added 18% gratuity to the bill but did not mention that when the bill was dropped off. I was preparing to pay the bill in cash and just caught the gratuity before paying. I almost got double dipped. Won't be heading back here anytime soon. read more

Came on Mothers Day, with a party. Due to being such a busy day, parking was difficult to find as you can imagine. However there was some idiot literally double parked in the back of the restaurant with his engine running and just kept reving his engine for over 20 minutes while we waited and when I called the restaurant to complain, the manager never came to the phone. On top of that the only thing good here is the chicken tenders and the salad. read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Kalee was so sweet and kind. We wish every server could be just like her! She set the tone for a great meal. We enjoyed the chicken Alfredo, choped steak and always the bread and soup. The food is always delicious! She was very sweet and enjoyed our jokes and riddles. Thank you, Miss Kalee! Thomas and Deb read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's a great dinner very family friendly and I would give it 5 stars because there has never been issues with the many times I've been here. Food is good I get the soup and rolls. read more

This is a special place to my wife and I. She is a Murfreesboro native and demos catered our wedding. The soup and bread were good as usual. We ordered the ribeye and grilled chicken tenderloins. Both came out quickly, but the steak was over cooked. The ribeye was well well done instead of a nice medium. The server was quick and happy to get the issue fixed. A manager personally brought out the second steak and confirmed it was to our liking. Mistakes happen and the staff were quick to make it right. The server did a great job all night and provided us a complimentary reese's pie for the trouble. read more

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Demos' is a family oriented local chain and has always had great quality, great service & great value. All the pasta dishes are awesome and the soup is excellent. Chili spaghetti is a good choice also. I went for lunch today and got the "grilled Caesar salad" with chicken, but they happily cooked it blackened instead upon my request. The chicken was juicy and had a great flavor. The croutons were on point. Definitely recommend! read more

Demos' Restaurant - Murfreesboro - "Grilled Caesar salad" with chicken, but they happily cooked it blackened instead upon my request. Fantastic! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Terrible made a reservation still was told we had an hour wait that turned into 2 hours and we just left