In Cookeville or just passing by, be sure to stop at Drake's! Food was outstanding. The mouthwatering steak was cooked to perfection, we were savoring every bite. The crab ragoon roll was both unique and unforgettable. If great food wasn't enough, the staff took our visit over the top. Liz, our waitress, was very attentive, personable, and sweet, even going out of her way to answer our many questions and carried on great conversation. Molly, the Manager, went out of her way to accommodate us and made our visit one that we'll never forget, made us feel special for sure. We loved the food, the staff was amazing and the atmosphere was quite pleasant. We will make it a point to stop in Cookeville to eat at Drake's everytime we travel to Tennessee and you should too. read more

Came here after a work day with the business partners just for some drinks. Our waitress was amazing and we also got the Pretzel which was very good. I would come back here again and would like to explore the rest of their menu read more

Walked in with a party of 7 and got seated right away. We asked to change the TV station and the manager accommodated us quickly. We all enjoyed our meals. read more

Currently sitting here watching the final four... empty beer glass going on 10 minutes now. 5 employees doing absolutely NOTHING 5 feet from me. read more

Drake's - 5-6 employees including the manager doing jack shit - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

This place has amazing food some of the best food I've gotten the service was excellent server was very kind and the atmosphere was very rustic I do recommend read more

I generally enjoy dining outside at Drake's. Particularly on nice days. However, went there today for lunch. Sat with a friend for 15 minutes. No waitress or waiter ever waited on us. The sign said "seat yourselves" upon walking in. We even made eye contact with several waitresses and waved at one. It became clear that we were not welcome and were not going to be served. Food is generally fair at best. There was also large service dog at the restaurant. Instead of taking any orders and with bare hands, one waitress (who seemed zoned to our area) stood and pet the animal for about 7 minutes. I don't have a problem with service animals, but we watched her go directly from petting dog to serving drinks to another table. Just hope they don't have allergies. read more

CarryOut service was a solid 90% With just a little more menu guidance would be a full And a bit of direction a head of time to where to oick the food up could be helpful too. But we managed to figure it out together, and the order was perfect to a T!! Great little mini burgers! Wish I lived near by! Thanks read more

First time in and didn't know what to expect. Connor took great care of us and with the Happy Hour menu and rolls we enjoyed our meal. We will be back. Can't complain at all for what it is and meet all my expectations. read more

Definitely better than last time we were here. We sat at the bar and Lexie took great care of us. I had the Peach Spritz without the simple syrup and it was perfect! (Drakes should seriously consider recipes without the simple syrup). My husband had the Liquid Sunshine and said it seemed more like a cream drink than sunshine. His 2nd drink was the same as mine. We started with the Tuna Stack which we both adored. It was fresh and tasty. For our meal, we had the smashed cheddar burger. Flavor was great but the burger was just a tad bit greasy. We will come back, especially if Lexie is behind the bar. read more

Drake's - Summer drinks - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Server was not to great, appetizers we ordered was buffalo chicken dip and Trashed wings. Wings was $18 for some undercooked/raw wings. Buffalo chicken dip was ok. BBQ Burger and 3 sushi rolls for entree. Burger was mid, found better sushi out of grocery stores. This place will not be on the returning to list. Not traditional booths with padded sitting. Uncomfortable chairs. The bar looked alright if you like drinking. Seems this is more of a bar restaurant than food. Overall not worth the money. read more

DISGUSTING AND HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! we went during the least busiest time of the day, there were probably 15 other people there, maybe less and we waited too damn long for some waters. We ordered an appetizer and this waiter brought us the nastiest used plates. Those plates looked like someone ate off them, threw up their food on them, then ate their vomit, and then threw up on the plates again then served us those plates. we left after that BS, hell no y'all is nasty read more

Our first time there, and everything was excellent. Service/waiter was fast, prompt, and very pleasant. The restaurant was very clean and well kept, high marks on the decore and cleanliness. The food was out to us in a little less than 10 min, and was very delicious. My wife said her order was also delicious. Bravo to management and staff!!. read more

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Food and bar service were both excellent. Attentive wait staff and overall great experience! We will be back!

We sat at the bar it's our first time here. Ordered the special sushi roll I believe it's called burning love, it was delish my husband got mini burgers and said they were good. Cold beer and friendly service. We will be back. read more

Drake's - Burning love roll - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Flavor, seasoning, attention to detail and wiping the plates before serving. The dressings need to be as described. The servers are kind and sweet but need to have more training. Leaving napkins, bringing sauces promptly when food is served and filing drinks consistently. read more

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First time there on vacation and was surprised at the food quality. It was really good. Atmosphere also was great. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the games with my kiddos. Service was 7-10. She has a lot of tables I think. But very friendly. read more

I was blown away how there were large screened windows to give it an outside feeling! The menu is insane! Sushi was better than expected and the buffalo sliders were terrific!Drinks were amazing, shout out to our bartender Adam! Going back soon to try some more! Very nice! read more

The worst dining experience that I've had in a long time. The service was poor. We waited 20 minutes for the food. Then another 5 minutes for napkins and cutlery. The patty melt was raw and nasty. My guests sliders were awful as well. The tables and bench seats were very uncomfortable. No real atmosphere. Lacrosse and trivia on the televisions, neither of which I was interested in. Just a terrible experience. read more

I had a very good experience with friends at Drake's . We all enjoyed a diverse menu and very cold beverages. The service met all the expectations. I always have experience across all the Drakes locations I have been to. This restaurant is becoming my best option for a nice casual dining. I would highly recommend!!! read more

Went there with two very large parties very late at night after prom and service and food were both impeccable!

Great menu and staff. Great place to watch sports and hang with friends. Will definitely go again!

This sushi is over the top-we sat at bar in the back of the restaurant and had the best service. Fresh and filling. read more

Drake's - Blue Moon Roll over the top filling and delish! - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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The sushi bowls are good - but not if you're a large hungry man. Men, get yourself a burger. Our server was a fella who took good care of us, he seemed busy but kept our drinks full and got our stuff in quick. Cool place. read more

While visiting my son in Cookeville, we started making lunch plans. My criteria was that I did not want the same old, same old. A native of Cookeville, he turned down the idea of several restaurants along the interstate and suggested Drake's. The idea of burgers and sushi intrigued me and we were off. When I sat down to write this review, I found the lower than expected rating a bit of a shock. Let's see if we can clarify that. Many of the one star ratings complained about slow service, cold food, wrong orders, etc. This was not my experience. As I said, my son is a native and this has been one of his go-to restaurants since they opened. Those ratings also included comments about great service when they opened, but that it fell of quickly. As he has visited the restaurant consistently through this time period, he has not had the experience of those giving it a one star rating. Now, on to my experience. Our server was very energetic and bubbly. She admitted that this was her second week serving by herself and that she has so much fun working here. One of my criteria for service is, "Does the server only smile while at a table, or are they happy when walking to the kitchen?" She was happy all the time. Please do not misconstrue this comment. It is only meant as a way to identify her. She had unforgettable cheek dimples when she smiled. There was some delay in getting a server to our table for our drink order, but several people stopped by to apologize and promise attention quickly. Enticed by menu offerings of a filet Mignon and a sushi roll, I passed. The value was not bad, I just did not have a ravenous appetite. Both my adult son and I have a similar approach to menus that appear to provide large portions, he opted for the Buffalo Chicken Dip appetizer. They brought two plates. I misunderstood and thought he had an entree coming, so I helped myself. After a few bites, I backed off but enjoyed the taste I had. My choice was the Bourbon and Rye Patty Melt which I think was a limited time offering. It was nice to get a burger on rye bread instead of a too large bun that did nothing except fill you up. Two patties were included and they, the onions and the rest of the sandwich was wonderful. Cole slaw as a side was plentiful, and the dressing had a nice bite, more like Miracle Whip than pure mayo, or they added some cider vinegar. It was good. Bloody Marys were featured. I tried one but was not impressed. I mean, it tasted good, but the Worcester Sauce came through, but it lacked the bite of any hot sauce and there was not enough alcohol to make itself known. The house beer was a better choice. Given the weather, they had all the windows open from the porch. At first, it seemed breezy and cool, but after a while, it was not noticeable. So much for accurately defining a light, airy ambiance. Cookeville is not a frequent destination, but I will ask my son to go back again. I want to try the sushi, although I did not see a traditional sushi chef or sushi bar. I'm sure my wife would like it. My other adult son is more persnickety about his sushi so his take would be helpful. Overall, my experience was unlike those who did not have as fortunate an experience. Unless my resident to Cookeville son rejects my request to go back, I want to take my whole family. read more

Great food and our server was outstanding, very attentive, had an issue with one of our meals and it was taken care of right away

Food was not great and the booth seats are uncomfortable and tables too far from the seats. Prices are high for what you get. Bright spot was the service. Very fast and friendly read more

The sushi is ok. The wide variety of choices is ok too. Just a recommendation stick to one thing. Specialize in that in that one thing and kill it. I'm a fair reviewer place is ok. read more

A party of 3 on a Saturday night. One of us had the patty melt, it was cooked fresh, delicious. I had the burger on special, Josh burger. It wasn't on the menu so I asked what was on it. Waitress had to go ask. I asked for a side of their horseradish mayo. She brought me mustard! (I finally did get that horsey mayo, that sh-t is good!) I could go on, but I won't. I will say if you get a burger demand they cook it fresh. The meat in my burger was cold and I swear it was cooked at lunchtime and served to me at dinner. I was extremely disappointed. Given all the dining choices in Cookeville I probably won't go back. The sushi roll I had for an appetizer, 2 out of 5. read more

Buffalo chicken quesadillas are the best!! And you also cant go wrong with their sushi rolls! read more

definitely recommend this spot!! would love to be here for football season, could see it being very busy and a good time. i came in august with my family and we had Kelsey as our server and she was amazing! was very nice and knowledgeable, asked all the right questions when we ordered and had the best answers. Everyone there was very friendly. Lots of TVs and has outdoor seating, opens the garage doors when nice weather. Has two full bars inside too! i got the bbq burger and it was great, sweet potato fries are incredible as well as the fried pickles. Loved it and will be coming back when in town! read more

Drake's - One of the inside bars - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Got takeout blue cheese and apple salad. Barely noticed blue cheese and apples were cut up to the same size as chopped onions. Tasteless and disappointing. Edamame was good and plentiful though. read more

Cons: When Drake's initially opened at the Cookeville location we were SO excited to have a new sushi restaurant in town- after giving this location multiple tries our expectations were not met in the slightest regarding the sushi preparations. The fish does not seem to be fresh or of higher quality, and the sushi is overall lacking in flavor. The cocktails taste "watered down," are overfilled with ice, and are lacking in quality. Pros: Drake's has a large craft beer selection and the atmosphere is nice. Outdoor, indoor, and bar seating are available. Being a casual establishment, it is an enjoyable place to visit after work to enjoy a craft brew. read more

We thought the restaurant was quiet and clean. We sat at a booth in the bar and we had two servers. They were both very friendly and made suggestions. The food came quickly and it was good. We enjoyed both a blue burger and a turkey club. Waitresses were very attentive and even asked us if we wanted to-go drinks. We'd never been here and were very impressed. All around it was a great experience. read more

Good food. We got takeout so I can't comment on the service but they provided everything needed in the to go bag

ordered aqua sushi platter half and chicken wrap.the food was very salty, it was the saltiest food I've ever eaten! Please pay attention to the amount of salt you add to your food! It is very harmful to your health and also spoils the taste of your food! read more

Drake's - Aqua sushi platter - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Cool set up with full bar, booths and outdoor seating. Open air feel for the entire place. The sushi was gross and overpriced (fully cooked instead of seared tuna and freezer burnt dry snow crab topping). The burgers were decent. I have been eating sushi since I was 15 so maybe I am a sushi snob, but I wont be eating the sushi here again. read more

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This was our second trip to Drakes in Cookeville. The first experience was right after they opened so I withheld writing a review until they had been open for awhile. On our first visit the restaurant was much livelier and the atmosphere was really fun it was a Saturday during college football season. So we went back recently on another Saturday during this years college football season. It was a completely different experience. The restaurant was almost completely empty and the atmosphere was kind of depressing. On both trips the food was just average and on this most recent trip I'd call it slightly below average. I had the patty melt and the burger was dry and seemed like it had been sitting on the flattop for a long time. My wife's salad was apple blue cheese salad was good but nothing great. The service was friendly but very slow. The food came out fast but our server wasn't very attentive. It just took forever to get our bill and find the server if we wanted anything. I don't think I'll go back. Food and service wasn't terrible, it was just ok. With the cost of dining out there are just too many other better options to spend my hard earned money. read more

I have been to Drakes in multiple cities in KY and I do like their foods. Some locations are better than others, mainly because the burgers or sliders are overcooked and dry. However, I am avoiding Drakes now even though I want their food. Their seating, ALL of it is so uncomfortable that a person cannot enjoy their food. All seating is hard, no cushions, booths are elevated and not comfortable for people who are shorter or have leg issues and most of the tables are fixed in place and too far from the seat. The patio style tables that are regular height are also hard as sitting on concrete. When it's time to choose a restaurant, I often think "Drakes" then immediately think "No, uncomfortable". read more

My family and I decided to wait until the opening cooled down a bit to try Drake's. The overall atmosphere is an extremely loud two bar sports bar. It is extremely loud in there, so if you have anyone in your party who has stimuli issues, not even the patio will be doable. Service...hmmm....we actually have been here several times before I decide to do a review. It's only fair. I can understand a new place just opening needing to work out kinks. The wait time was anywhere from fifteen minutes to an hour and a half. Well, I'd like to explain the lengthy wait when you see so many empty tables and wait staff just hanging about with time on their hands. My husband and I walked up and was told it was at least a 45-minute wait on a visit. We accepted this and had the app, so we knew where we were in line. We noticed couples and even families of 4 opting for the bar as the hosted had begun offering it. We were not offered that option. My husband asked the hosted after 45 minutes had passed, why the long wait. We were told because the kitchen was backed up! The kitchen was backed up! A manager had come out to the hostess stand to see how the wait line was, well, non-existent because people were seated at either bar! Why continue to seat people anywhere if your issue is in the kitchen! The food was overpriced and underwhelming. You can get the same food cooked better at almost any decent place up restaurant row! read more

I love drakes normally but I'm currently in the ER with food poisoning from the sushi. Idk if this was just a fluke but I'm disappointed.