I asked two friends from the area where to hit when visiting Lebanon, and both immediately said Demos'. I enjoyed the old-school ambiance and service was very good, as they frequently checked on us. The provided bread was some of the best bread I've ever had with a meal (up there with Red Lobster's addicting biscuits), with a cheesy type of crust on it! The salmon dip appetizer tasted pretty good but there were some huge chunks taking up the bowl making it tough to grab with the tortilla chips. I wasn't a fan of the cocktails. The Spring menu Spiked Iced Green tea tasted good but only made up a third of a glass, making it more of a shot than a cocktail. And my Old Fashioned was pretty watery. The spaghetti and meatballs tasted fine though it could have used a bit more sauce for the vermicelli and the meatballs were very dry. My friends spoke very highly of their blackened chicken dishes though. I can see why Demos' is a middle TN staple though I would want to try something else and avoid the cocktails next time I visit. read more

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If they call this an Italian Restaurant, where was the Italian food?! Where was the eggplant parmigiana, baked ziti, chicken parm, meatballs? All they basically served was soft spaghetti, with tons of sauce from a can/jar. I ordered spaghetti with shrimp. Loads of soft spaghetti, lots of sauce and 3 small shrimp. Only ate the shrimp My husband ordered sausage with spaghetti. He had hardly no sauce and only ate the sausage. For those 2 meals, the bill was not worth it, $50. Food had no taste, over or under sauce and 3 small shrimp! Not worth showing pictures read more

Demos in Lebanon was an okay experience overall. The service from our server was excellent--they were friendly, attentive, and did a great job throughout the meal. The food was a bit hit or miss. I ordered the chicken Alfredo, and while the chicken itself was cooked well and tasted good, the Alfredo wasn't my favorite. The noodles didn't seem like the right choice for an Alfredo dish, and the sauce didn't have the rich flavor I was expecting. I also tried the chicken and rice soup, which was decent but nothing that really stood out. The atmosphere was just average. It felt like some of the employees didn't really want to be there, which made the restaurant feel less welcoming. Overall, it wasn't a bad meal, but there are a few things that could be improved. read more

Service was superior and food was great Italian. And the prices were right in line for this day in age read more

Worst food I've ever had delivered to me barely had a spoonful of food. Hardly any Alfredo sauce soup was tipped over. I called and complained and the manager told me well. It's late in the evening so they're probably ready to go home! I worked there years ago and this would have never been allowed! Not good read more

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I want to give Demos' a five-star rating because of their amazing staff! From the friendly hosts who seat you to the diligent cleaners, everyone was incredibly kind. Our waiters Alex and (can't remember her cute name), helped us navigate our group of seven, including two individuals in wheelchairs. The servers were extremely patient with our two elderly members who complained about every little thing. Which was unnecessary as everything was good. Although our family outing may sound like it didn't go as planned, it did! The food was good, baked potato and steamed broccoli. As a vegan with allergies, I appreciated that they did their best to accommodate my dietary restrictions. Some of us might be back but without the complainers. ;) read more

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I can't express how awful the food was here. The cocktails were awful. Not even close to how they should taste. They have this bizarre appetizer that's cheesy spinach with... diced egg whites. Served with tortilla chips. It was recommended by our server who said it was super popular. I have no idea why. It was way over priced (thank God for the tiny serving size) and practically inedible. The green beans my husband had with his bland chicken were from a can! I had meatloaf that was flavorless and the texture of a brick. The potato's on the side were like hospital food. read more

Outstanding place! Great food! Great service! Wish I lived closer so I could go more often.

This is a family owned restaurant with 3 locations and I have coming to this place for a long time. It gets packed on the weekends and I went on a Monday for lunch and it was pretty busy. That being said, the service was very good and the food came out in a timely manner. The staff are friendly and the food is good. They have a little of everything from Steak, Chicken, Seafood, Pastas, appetizers, etc. They offer Wine, Whiskeys and Beer. They have weekday lunch specials along with some drink specials. The Chicken and Rice soup is delish and they have Mexican Spaghetti which I've never seen anywhere else. They have a Spaghetti sampler where you can try up to 3 different pastas on 1 plate. The interior is warm and cozy. It's worth a try and it's moderately priced. read more

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Food delicious- service outstanding! The fresh baked bread served to you is outstanding. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, and the dessert is a MUST try read more

Came here on a Monday afternoon during our drive from Nashville to Knoxville. I got the soup, grilled flounder with zucchini on the side. They also gave some bread on the side, which was soft and looked like it had cheese baked on top. First they just gave me the zucchini because they said the fish was burned, so they had them cook another one. The second came out perfectly with even more zucchini. Lol. The service was great, the waiter was very attentive and apologetic for having to wait for the second fish. The restaurant was fairly busy. read more

The best restaurant! They have the best steaks above anywhere else and their soup is my absolute favorite. Reasonably priced and service is always fantastic! We have been long time customers and will continue to be as long as they stay open! read more

Found this restaurant on Yelp. First visit showed it's definitely a local favorite as it was filled at noon on a weekday with patrons - mostly of golden age. Service was fast and impeccable. Managers frequently assisted staff and checked on each table ensuring good service. Food was very good though both my steak and my husband's were overcooked and not very tender. Flavor was good. The "famous" rice and chicken soup was disappointing as it was a very thin broth base and not exceptionally different. Marinara sauce on spaghetti was fresh and unique. Loved the commitment to their staff by posting work anniversaries on laminated menu - kudos! read more

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First time, Meatloaf was the best and the cheese rolls excellent. Second time, today, I had the drunken pork chops and they were too, too dry. Plus it took a minute to get them because they overcooked them. read more

Brody was awesome. The best service we have had in awhile. Food was good. I ordered the salmon and my husband ordered the lasagna. The bread is to die for. We will be back. read more

We've always liked Demos' even before moving here. I wanted to post this because they have started a soup of the month now and for October it is a Beef Tortilla Soup and it is AWESOME!!! They need to keep that on the menu as a permanent staple. read more

The food was marvelous. I ordered the salmon & it was grilled to crispy perfection as I requested. Chicken & rice "The Soup" was amazing!! Must try their bread topped with cheesy goodness. The hostess staff was polite upon entering. I can't say enough wonderful things about our wait staff, Felicia. She was so on top of all her tables... checking on us often. Super sweet and willing to answer all our menu questions. Since it was our first time to eat at Demos, we had plenty questions. I'm happy to say it was a great experience. Cute decor & very clean building. read more

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We love Demos!We have been there before. The minute you walk in the door, you are greeted and literally any time you walk past an employee, they speak to you and are sooo friendly!The marinara sauce is amazing there. We got the meatball appetizer w/marinara sauce and they are delicious!We all decided to try something new and our waiter suggested the blackened chicken pasta and it was yummy!Demos is family friendly and definitely worth going to! read more

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Food was excellent. Our server, Brielle B, was fantastic. She went out of her way to make sure everything was right and we were happy. She always had a smile on her face when she came to the table. More restaurants would be lucky to someone like her. read more

Very welcoming. We sat at the bar with Christina as our wait staff. The kitchen made a mistake with our order and brought salad and main course out at the same time. We were ok with that but customer service dictated that Rachel, GM, gave us a discount. Not necessary but appreciated. We both had the Delmonico steak and it was flavorful and tender. Delicious! This establishment gives many the second chance they need and it was evident from the staff on site that this is a special place. We will definitely be back when we're in the area. read more

Food is pretty good nothing crazy, but nice waiters have all been nice service is quick and they are patient at least all the waiters I've options are decent the ambiance felt as if I was in a church would recommend. read more

Good food and good service at a reasonable price. Family based recipes add to its uniqueness.

This place was busy on a Friday night when we visited. It was about 6 pm, but we only waited about 10 minutes for a table. All of the staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered soup, salad, and mozzerella chicken. I love that you can get spaghetti as a side dish, and they offer a few different sauces. Our food came out in fairly quickly and it tasted great. I would love to come back and try a few more items on the menu. Demos' seems like a popular choice for a good meal, and you will find a good variety of tasty options on the menu. read more

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The food was good, the service was excellent and the surroundings were adequate for the time of day.

This has always been awesome. The service is very fast. There something for everyone. It is always fresh and taste amazing. It is best place to get a steak and side of spaghetti. The rolls are always warm fresh and soft. read more

I had a good experience here last Veterans Day and wanted to make a return visit. This is a local favorite so there will likely be a wait when you arrive. The staff seem to have a great system though and ample waiting area. The dining room is pretty big so they stay busy. Once seated, I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine. I misread the menu (see photos) which was kind of misleading. The chicken entrees say underneath the title "Chicken" that they include a "side dish, and house salad or soup" I was so hungry I missed the ** double asterisk next to the chicken fettuccine that said "** No side included with this item" So upon ordering, I said I wanted broccoli. I really wish the waitress would have known her menu and stopped me saying "Are you sure you want a side - that item does not include a side" but she didn't. When the check came I asked about it and she immediately asked if I wanted to speak to a manager and I said yes. I then went through my picture I took (for Yelp) and noticed the ** (facepalm) I double downed on the mistakes because I forgot to ask for a veteran's discount. (This restaurant does offer veteran's discounts but I am unsure of the amount - I just heard someone else ask for one). Regardless of mistakes, the food is really good! The bread they give you is tasty. The chicken was a little on the dry side but still edible. Next time I will know for next time to READ the menu carefully. read more

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Not sure what happened to this place. I have frequented this restaurant in every location for over 20 years. Tonight was my last time. My husband had blackened Cajun pasta that was nothing short of a grease pit. Not sure where the "chicken" comes in / there were three tiny pieces on there. The salad was basically lettuce drenched in the most fabulous dressing I've ever tasted but I didn't go there for an $80 dinner for 2 tablespoons of dressing! Gross! read more

We had an enjoyable dinner at Demos'! Our waitress was fantastic - very friendly, helpful with recommendations and so attentive! Halfway through the meal, I realized we were in the south and asked if they had sweet tea - and the answer was yes. Then I thought better of it and said I probably shouldn't have it now since I would be up all night. That sweetheart brought me a sweet tea on the house in case I wanted a sip. The food was solid and while the spot was busy, we never felt rushed and it was never too loud. The spinach app was great as was the cheese toast. I had a pasta sauce sampler where I could pick two of their sauces on one plate and it was great. My husband had an alfredo and he really enjoyed it too. A solid choice! read more

On a brief trip to TN I stumbled upon this gem of a family restaurant. From the moment my friend and I walked in everyone was smiles and friendly chatter. Our waitress was Gracie who was amazing and sweet. One of those people whose smile is contagious. We started with the meatball appetizer which was delicious and had an excellent marinara. We both got the stuffed potato with a side salad and they were both hot, tasty and filling. The prices were very reasonable and overall a great dining experience. If I ever find myself in this area again I'd definitely go back. read more

Always good food and service!!! Madeline needs to stay in Davidson County to eat!!! Servers are really nice and attentive!!!!!!!

In addition to adding 18% gratuity to your bill it was added including tax. I ended up tipping an additional $2.98 just on the tax alone!!! This is not right. read more

Our first time at Demo's restaurant and it was sooooo good. We did have a 35 min wait, but we talked to another party that was waiting, and they told us it's pretty normal. The wait was well worth it!!!. Once we were seated, we were warmly greeted by our awesome waitress Molly. She was prompt, helpful, and very friendly. Our food came out pretty quickly, surprisingly quickly because of how busy they were. Everyone was very happy with their meals. Mine was awesome, tasty, spiced just right and very hot when it was brought out. Also, for as busy as they were, things were very clean. The interior decor was very pretty and definitely had an old world feel. read more

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Amazing food and great service! I love the pineapple chicken salad! You actually get half a pineapple and it is wonderful!

We all 3 got lunch portions, I got one of my favorites in the lasagna, my hubby got the salmon starter, then the spaghetti duo to have samples of several different sauces. Another person in our group got the meatballs and a second lasagna. The food was excellent as we knew it would be, service was perfect, attentive without being intrusive. Refills and more bread came out quickly. The restaurant has that old world style that invites you to eat and enjoy. We definitely did. read more

This place is not all it's hyped to be. The food is not that good and it's always very loud, I think because the tables are too close together. The rice soup and rolls are awesome but I wouldn't really be excited to eat anything else. Waiters try their best but the place is always packed and they are running around like crazy so be patient with them. It's a clean place to dine but way too overhyped and hard to get seating. I think it's made out to be fine dining from what I heard but it's very casual. I think the staff is what makes everyone want to go. Very friendly. read more

Always one of my favorite stops when traveling from Knoxville to Nashville. If we don't stop here we will hit Demos in Nashville. Always had great service and just love the sauce options provided. If your making a first visit make sure you start with a bread sampling of their sauces. They bring out a platter and will explain the types for you. It helps decide your selections for lunch or dinner. They have multiple ways you can combine and pick more than one for your dinner. You can't go wrong with any but everyone has a different tastes and likes so try them out. The place gets busy but they seem to move you in pretty good. read more

Not a lot of regular places to go in Lebanon but Demos (pronounced DEEMASIS) is on my short list. With the way our town is growing, we should have a lot more places in the next 3-5 years. Anyhow, their chicken rice soup is a standard for me every time. It's really good and I always upgrade to a bowl instead of the standard cup. I'm also a sucker for this ground beef plate. It's ground fresh daily and of good quality. read more

I wish I could articulate what an enjoyable dinner we had at this Demo's. I had the bacon-wrapped filet, with a side of Jim's famous spinach, and "the soup." Plus I ordered a side of spaghetti with browned butter. ALLL of it was delicious! When I told our server (Anna) that it was not just our first visit to Demo's, it was our first time in Lebanon, Tennessee--she was very gracious and welcoming, suggested places to visit around town. I wish I could articulate what an enjoyable dinner we had! My husband had spaghetti with meat sauce and ordered meatballs as well. I had the bacon-wrapped filet with a side of Jim's spinach, and added a side of spaghetti with browned butter. We both had "the soup." I'll come back to that soup... ALLLL of it was delicious!!! I am one of those folks who tend to eat one thing at a time. And usually I eat whatever I like the most first, so that I don't get too full before I can enjoy it. And usually, whatever entree I order is what I go after first. But I could not keep from scarfing that spinach!!! The browned butter was spaghetti was everything I hoped it would be! But back to "The Soup." It's a chicken and rice soup, very simple, and yet I would put in up against other soups that are far more complex. It's a comfort food all on its own. I could drink the broth from that soup in lieu of coffee! It's not that it's spicy or anything strange...it's just a very good, clean, tasty broth...just enough flavor and salt without being salty. We enjoyed the atmosphere because there was a great cross-section of customers. Young families, couples, old folks (we're in the 55+ group now by a year or two)...there were two young, teenaged boys who had been playing baseball, still in their uniforms, at the table next to us. One had pasta and one had a grilled chicken and broccoli. I knew the food had to be good for teen boys to eat there as opposed to fast food, and then for one of them to choose broccoli!!! He devoured it all. Again, huge kudos to our server, Anna. She was sweet, friendly, and very efficient! Bottom line: ignore any negative reviews. The only negative I can find is that I live about 3 hours away! read more

Boarder line Applebees like atmosphere Huge menu - maybe too large. Service was excellent but food pretty average. read more

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I ordered various sauces to try with the bread in order to pick my dish. I ended up choosing the pesto Alfredo spaghetti and was pleased with how light it was as I was not looking for something too heavy on my stomach. It ended up being just the amount of food I was needing and I couldn't have been satisfied more with my order. The service was great and rather quick for how busy the restaurant was. I would absolutely recommend Demos to anyone who was going through the area. read more