Was told there was a 15 minute wait. The table right next to the hostess was empty. You can't see…read morethe marina and you're facing the parking lot. The hot crab dip is really good. Service is slow. I'm sure it's because I'm by myself. Would have loved to been on the water. It would be nice if they had oysters. Moby Dickys is still the best!

I recently hosted a catered retirement party for 40 people at The Rudder at Anchor High Marina, and…read moreI couldn't be more impressed. If you are looking for a venue in Hendersonville that combines a professional touch with a beautiful atmosphere, and view this is it. The Highlights: Working with Eddie was a breeze. He was incredibly professional and made the pre-selection process for our buffet, drinks, simple and straightforward. They truly "take care of everything." The staff was attentive and kept everything moving smoothly throughout the event. You really can't beat the lakeside scenery. Combined with the fair pricing, . Whether it's the food, the views, or the hospitality, The Rudder delivers. I will definitely be reserving space here again!

4.5 The new year is…read moreas good as time as ever to try a new (to you/me) restaurant in an unvisited (by me/you) part of the midstate. Old Hickory Blvd is to the Nashville area as Peachtree is to Atlanta: it's everywhere and nowhere at the same time and no one knows where you are if you say you're on it. Well, needing lunch on a Friday in the new year, I made my way onto Old Hickory to see where it took me. It led me to... Old Hickory and Granddaddy's Original Hot Chicken Shack. It had been on my radar for a while but I never had a reason to me in this part of the county. I decided to make time on this day. Besides the potential gastric distress I find myself avoiding hot chicken because of how colonized and commodified it's become. What was a community staple (and not a 'Nashville' food) has become something that's turned into a chain item, largely without the very people who made it a thing (creators and patrons). Incredibly frustrating. So, when I decide to eat it, I want to make sure I do so responsibly and with consideration. Hence, Granddaddy's. I parked in the ample lot and walked in to find a small dining room that smelled incredible. I was greeted with an authentic smile (you can see it in the eyes and hear it in the voice) and asked (first) how I was doing and (secondly) what I'd like. I answered ('well; thanks for asking' and 'shredded chicken sandwich & fries to go, please.'). In all my professional eating*, I don't think I'd ever had shredded hot chicken. I was going to learn that day. I sat down and watched TV as my food was prepared. After the conclusion on my show, my food was ready. I thanked the folks behind the counter, smiled, waved, and hit the bricks. I noticed that I made a muscle when carrying the bag. This was a good sign. It was also a long drive back to my house. I got home and realized why I had to exert effort to lift my food: it was huge. You definitely get your money's worth. On an over-sized bun, I had an extremely generous amount of shredded hot chicken (medium), cheese, ranch, and pickles. As you might imagine, the flavor combo was A+. What you might not have bet on, though, was the texture win of the sandwich. The soft bun, shredded chicken, creamy ranch, and crunchy pickles added up to a memorable chew with every bite. The fries weren't merely a side. They demanded your attention: a generous portion of seasoned fries that lost neither heat nor snap on the drive from Old Hickory to my home. No matter where you live in the midstate, if you profess to enjoy hot chicken, you owe it to your mouth to make it to Granddaddy's. It was one of the best lunches I'd had in a while. I still think about it. *It's true.

Grandaddy's Original Hot Chicken - Nashville, TN…read more Grandaddy's is the kind of place that reminds you why Nashville hot chicken is such a phenomenon. I came here because of Yelp and the reviews that drew me in were absolutely right. From the start the hospitality stood out. Tim, the owner, came out to greet me, and I immediately noticed he was wearing a Lakers hat. I told him I was from LA and we connected right there. He showed me some things and we ended up having a quick back-and-forth about it. That kind of personal connection does not happen everywhere, and it gave the visit an even more genuine feel. Kim was working the counter and she carried the same warmth. She was kind, attentive, and went the extra mile by walking me through the menu item by item. That kind of care makes a difference because it shows she wants people to enjoy the food and get what fits them best. When a restaurant has staff who make you feel like you matter, it sets the stage for everything else. I went with the three chicken tenders along with fried corn and greens. The greens come cooked with pork, which I do not eat, so I could only sample a little. Even so, the flavor came through and they were well seasoned. The fried corn was something different and turned out to be a highlight on its own, sweet and savory with just the right texture. Now the chicken. This is where Grandaddy's shines. The tenders were incredibly tender, almost to the point where you wonder what magic they are working in the kitchen. In other words, they had good meat. The quality was impressive and every bite was juicy. What really put it over the top was the crispiness. The crust had that perfect crunch that holds its own bite after bite, not soggy or greasy, just clean and bold. That balance of texture and flavor is what hot chicken is supposed to be. I have had Nashville-style hot chicken in different places around the country, and there are some strong contenders out there. But after eating here I see why Nashville owns the name. There is a depth of flavor and execution that feels rooted here, and Grandaddy's delivers it in a way that makes you understand the hype. The price is right, the service feels genuine, and the food speaks clearly for itself. If you are visiting the city or even if you are local and want a new favorite spot, Grandaddy's Original Hot Chicken should be on your list.

Our server Victoria, was amazing, very attentive and great customer service. We ordered the 6oz…read moreSirloin which was flavorful and tender. Loaded baked potatoes cooked to perfection and delicious salad with Bleu Cheese dressing. Worth a visit!

We stopped here after a visit to Gaylord Opryland. We were greeted and seated upon arrival. Our…read moresever had a large party but he definitely acknowledged us. Everyone's food was good. And everything came in large portions. They even had an 32oz $8 margarita. This is a place I've been wanting to visit since I lived in Nashville 20 years ago and glad to finally visit. Also, pay attention to the wall signs. They were funny!

We had an absolutely amazing dinner! Our server was extremely friendly and quick. The prices were…read moreunbeatable for the quality. Only about 15 minutes north of Nashville! It was super fresh food and will definitely be back very soon

Let's start with absolutely nothing was wrong, I went there with friends, service was great, food…read morewas right above OK without excessively passing good. I mean, I ate it, I didn't hate it, but I've got no plans to go back unless my friends are going there again in which case I probably will just drink. The vegetarian items were. My guess is the meat side is where it's at based on my Henderslovakian friends loving it, but the vegetarian side was nothing to text home about. I need a different star rating here, it's better than OK but worse than good and there's no hate but just wasn't my thing.

The absolute BEST! Not many Thai restaurants serve the Vietnamese Fresh Spring roll! Served with…read moredelicious peanut sauce. : The wrapper is a thin, translucent rice paper that is smooth, allowing the colorful fresh ingredients inside to be visible.

The food is great, the service is also very good and are the prices. This little place is a hidden…read moregem.

First here at 11am when they opened Thursday.. quite a few right behind me. Regulars. This place is…read moreSO CLEAN, Cloth table coverings. Friendly Service and the food was fresh & hot! Very tasty

Spoiler alert! Coming from metropolitan SOCAL, I find it…read moredifficult to find authentic Asian foods cooked to Asian standards to tempt an Asian palate here in middle Tennessee. Last week I was in Goodlettsville for business and I saw China Cottage in the same center. It was lunchtime and I went in to see what was on the menu. I opted for this dish that was mainly bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, a few scallops and sliced beef in a brown sauce. While it was tasty, I thought it would not stand up against any of the Asian cuisine I was used to eating in the San Gabriel Valley. I would return because it outshines any of the Chinese fare I have eaten in the White House area. I truly enjoyed my meal; it is just hard to measure up against where I came from.

The hostess immediately greeted us and we did not have to wait for a seat. We asked for a table and…read morethey informed us it would be beside a large party and asked if we were ok with that which was very considerate. Considering the large party, our service was superb as other people introduced themselves and took our drink and food order. Food is always amazing and I indulged in the dipping sauces as a treat. We had the tour of Italy and it was tasty. My usual is just lasagna and I will get that next time as it's always my go to. Let's not forget the berry sangria which is just right for an early Sunday afternoon dinner. Not to strong but not light: in other words it was just right.

We signed in online and when we got there it was no problem getting to a table. The interior space…read morewas a little chilly so we ordered the gnocchi soup and the pasta fagioli soup. The last time I had the chicken gnocchi soup. It was really tasty and creamy and delicious but it was not good today. I had to put salt and pepper and it didn't have the smooth creaminess. I also ordered the chicken and shrimp carbonara. It didn't have any flavor. The chicken was browned and the shrimp was not. It tasted like olive oil, which I like olive oil, but if I'm getting carbonara and it said it has some lemon and it should have some cheese, it should taste like something besides just olive oil. We were really disappointed in what we got in there today. Service was great. Our waitress was constantly checking on us and refilling drinks. The food was just not all that today.

They went out of business in August.read more

Service is terrible. You can order the smallest item and you still have to pull up and wait. Food…read moremost of the time is not as fresh as it can be for them to be soo busy. One of the workers tried to argue with me about what I purchased when she came outside until I shut her up by showing her the receipt. Then when she came back she had thrown my fries in a bag like she dumped them upside down. Recently went to get the $6 meal deal had a whole piece of plastic in my slaw.

Me and my husband were getting chicken on Easter for a family gathering. This young lady (Neveah)…read morewas the only one working the inside and drive thru window and was getting all the orders ready, even running them outside to the people waiting for the drive thru orders. She was amazing, she never got overwhelmed and she was very busy. She did it with a smile on her face. We need more workers like that in Hendersonville. I hope she will get rewarded for her hard work !!! Dee Dee & Granddaddy

China Wok is probably the best Hunan food n the area. Every dish is better here. I recommend the…read moreGeneral Tso's chicken or the Garlic Chicken

Food and service was good and the portions are great for the price gotta try the Lo mein and the…read moregeneral tso chicken