Stellar service, the limited menu was well planned and diverse. Food quality was excellent and the…read moreplace had a pleasant atmosphere. Perfect for our daughter's graduation dinner from TN Tech. We will eat there again

I've dined at The Putnam Room dozens of times over the three years I've lived in Cookeville --…read morebirthdays, happy hours, family dinners and everything in between. The atmosphere and food were always top notch. Sadly, that has declined in recent months. Tonight we waited 45 minutes for our meal. Our waitress was kind and wanted to be helpful but she was understaffed and seemed to be servicing the entire restaurant, so we had to flag her down to order, to pay, and to politely inquire about our food after we passed the half hour mark. We each ordered the house salad with chicken. The Putnam Room used to have the best salads, but even that has declined. It was a truly disappointing dining experience and, while I do think our waitress did her best, an apology or small price adjustment would have been warranted given the delays and subpar service we experienced. At this point, I would not return. I want better for The Putnam Room and better for Cookeville!

We had a lovely time…read more Will definitely be back if passing thru again The vibe and decor is 10/10 Plenty of parking 10/10 Clean restaurant 10/10 Clean restrooms 10/10 Clever and creative menu 10/10 Lovely staff 10/10 Flank steak (see pic) was delicious Fish and Chips were yummy Grilled chicken sandwich was tasty and fresh. No complaints all smiles

I wanted to love this place since we went out for a special celebration of my husband. We had not…read morebeen before and the menu looked amazing! We did not have a great experience. We had a party of 10 and went early (before 6pm on a weekday). It was not busy, and when we arrived there was one couple seated. Despite this, I think they rushed our food. And we would have gladly waited a little longer for cooked food. :/ Everyone at the table who ordered "steamed broccoli" received hard, barely cooked broccoli. My mother-in-law's potatoes were not fully cooked, and her salmon was raw. Since all her food was not edible, they took it off the bill. So at least there's that. The green beans my mother ordered were also quite crunchy, which can be personal preference. I did not complain about my salmon, but it was undercooked as well. However, even if it were cooked, the lemon sauce makes it inedible. I order salmon at most restaurants and I have never tasted a more horrific sauce. I thought maybe I was being dramatic, so let everyone at the table taste the sauce. Every single one of them scrunched up their face and said "UGH!" It was described by my family members as "putrid, disgusting, rotten pudding, and having a strong iron taste." I have to agree there. When they put it on the table I thought the fish was bad, but it was just the strong smell of the sauce. So all the broccoli, salmon, and potatoes were undercooked... however everyone who ordered steak received it cooked way past what they had ordered. My husband ordered medium, and it looked close to well done. My nephew ordered medium rare, and it looked medium well. My husband's steak was still tender and tasty though, so he did not complain. His Brussels sprouts were decent and grits were very flavorful. My sides were mac and cheese and a salad. Those were both very good! The mac and cheese is in an interesting flavorful sauce. More creamy than cheesy, but I enjoyed it. The salad seemed pretty fresh with homemade dressing from what I could tell. Our server was nice, but did not check on us at all, and was only at the table to take our orders, deliver the food, and give us the check. The majority of us had empty drink glasses and would have wanted refills. There was an automatic tip of 20% on the bill because of the larger party, which was fine, but like I said, the service wasn't great since we didn't get checked on whatsoever. Overall, it's not the worst place I've ever been but it wasn't very good. You hate to go to a place that SHOULD be good, pay good money, and receive that quality, but we weren't going to sit there and every single one of us complain. Sometimes, you just have to eat a bad meal, laugh about it, and not return. The fact of the matter is there are much better places to eat in Cookeville with better food and better service, so we probably won't be back.

Love this place !!!! Great atmosphere,outstanding food and…read moreservice Have patronized this local restaurant many times, seems to just keep getting better every time

They have a good selection of (rotating) draft beers. I had the Neuben sandwich/burger and it was…read morepretty good. Generous serving of grilled corned beef! They have a patio and live music on end of the week evenings. The staff was pretty friendly and accommodating.

This place is ok. The pool tables are ok. But the people are a little clique. They turned off my…read moremusic and forced me to listen to tone deaf karaoke and I paid for my music. People were ok but ppl in charge sucked. Tipped big on first drinks but didn't bother when I left. Won't be back!

Everything was fine the food looked good the service was good wasn't very many people in there so I…read moredon't understand but I was visiting cookbook thank you

We went yesterday for a family meal. There were 5 of us total . We were seated immediately and…read moredrink order taken. We had the crab cakes for an appetizer- very good. We ordered 2 burgers ( fries and homemade chips were great) , one buffalo chicken wrap with a Greek salad , one prime rib sandwich and a Louisiana chicken with asparagus . Everything was delicious. Lots of food for the price as well. We will definitely be back as the menu is huge and we want to try more dishes.

Food was good service and presentation poor Good vibe…read moreGood music Good friendly staff

Excellent bbq Large portions at reasonable prices…read more Weider variety of entrees including turkey and catfish At least 11 sides to choose from. Fresh and flavorful. Well lit. Good spacing. Clean. Very clean bathrooms Lots of dine in area. Also large covered porch.

Phenomenal Barbecue at reasonable prices ! If you go once you will go back again and again and you…read morewon't regret it because you'll be hooked!

I sat at the bar and from the moment I sat down, I felt welcomed. The bartenders were wonderful,…read morethe ambiance of the place was spot on and I loved it. The food was so delicious too, I got mainly appetizers and a cocktail and it was all delicious. I'll definitely be back.

Delicious food and exceptional service.Wonderful ambience and music.Friendly people who were all…read morebusy getting you what you needed.

We had my daughter's graduation party there and everything was fantastic. We booked the meeting…read moreroom and it was a perfect place to have a private family gathering to celebrate. The entire staff was fantastic, and the food was all perfect

Nick's is an absolute gem located not far from I-40 in Cookeville. As someone who lives in…read moreNashville surrounded by great restaurants, the culinary scene in Cookeville is often underwhelming to me. But Nick's is absolutely spectacular! The atmosphere of this spacious restaurant is classy with great views from atop the hill. The waitstaff is incredible! And the prime rib is among the best I've ever had! The loaded baked potato is cooked to literal perfection. The only letdown was the unimpressive blue cheese dressing. But everything else was amazing! Get that prime rib!!

12-21-24 Having eaten here a year ago and absolutely…read moreloved it, we were only too happy to come back when it was suggested for lunch. Our server Rachel was quick to greet us, friendly, and helpful. Brick walls, wood block sculptures, and old black and white photos of the town serve as decor, making the place very welcoming. A couple rounds of local beers started us and then we were off in earnest. The fried pickle spears were just as perfect as we remembered. Huge, hot, sour, and delicious, served with dijonaisse dipping sauce. Everything we ordered was delicious and each person at the table thought theirs was best. A smoked ham, cheese, and fig sandwich... cheese quesadillas... pork belly sliders... steak and mushroom wrap... all great. Our only disappointment was the gumbo. It tasted more like a bland bean soup. No seafood flavor and non existent seasonings, but even that wasn't enough to bring this place down. We cannot recommend highly enough!

3.5 Bc my mother has not stopped talking about this…read morerestaurant, I was in the area so I had to go. Upon arriving I almost turned around and left. The host was so RUDE. It was very much an inconvenience. I grabbed the Teriyaki Tuna. It was yummy! It was sear and could have went just a bit longer. It was yummy.