Food is great on most nights! Service is usually better in n weekends but currently they are also…read moretrying to staff their restaurant across the street. Filet sliders you'll never go wrong as well as sweet potato fries! Ambiance is festive with a separate bar area or family setting.

Always love trying local restaurants when I'm in town. We went for an early dinner so I was a…read morelittle surprised when the service was slow for a 4pm crowd, but he was kind and seemed to be doing his best covering a lot of tables. The food was pretty good. We didn't order anything super special though. Overall it was a decent experience, nothing terrible, nothing exceptional.

Loved this restaurant. The Southwestern omelet bowl was absolutely delicious. Would definitely…read morego again!

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.

Spankie's never disappoints. They have a very diverse menu and the food never disappoints!! The…read morestaff is always welcoming and very friendly. Old school feel and charm.

I'm writing this review as a long-time resident of Orlando, Florida, so trust me....I know good…read morefood when I experience it! Cookeville is such a small, quaint, and friendly town with such genuine charm to it. My husband and I visit his mimi every year and as part of our tradition, we select a restaurant in town to eat at to give her a break from cooking us meals. This year we chose Spankies! We were greeted by warm, welcoming faces, and the restaurant's ambiance felt comfortable and inviting. We ordered quite a variety from the menu! And every single dish, from the starters, to the entrées, to the sides were each absolutely delicious! You cannot go wrong with any order. 5 stars for a lovely experience!

Food tasted good and had good presentation. Service was prompt and friendly. It wasn't very crowded…read morewhen I went around 1:00 pm on a weekday. My teenage sister and her friends enjoy singing karaoke at Midtown Social on weekend evenings.

Our waitress was great. Too bad she had to apologize for the food the whole time. Pizza was…read moreundercooked on top, but burnt on the bottom. My burger was jerky on a bun. My wife's chicken sandwich was unseasoned, greasy and cooked in oil that should have been changed at least a week ago. Went there because they had a 4.6 on Google. Giving a 2 instead of a 1 because our server did the best she could with what she was handed.

This place, the proprietors and the delectable edibles are special. This rare fare actually bonds…read moreyou to the locals, who frequent the establishment, and grants you not just the craft of good BBQ but an experience as well.

I love Barbecue, once in awhile it's nice to try different places to eat BBQ Ribs. My family and I…read morereally like their sauce. Including Mac and Cheese. My kids love their chicken and the Mac and cheese.

Best BBQ pork in Cookeville! My fav is the BBQ pork loaded potato. Fast and very friendly…read moreservice. We are frequent flyers.

It is so cute inside! The seating area is very clean and cozy. Food was great and a perfect meal on…read morea cold winter day. The service was great and very fast. Moogies surpassed my expectations!

What an interesting spot for food! This was my first time at a GC and I wasn't really sure what to…read moreexpect. I will say checking out first kind of threw me off. I would call it the most American of American buffets. It was packed even for 3:30! I really try to get pictures without anyone in them but that was pretty tricky here. They had: salad/fruit bar, baked tater bar, BBQ section, taco and chipotle area, and I think two others. Their desert bar was pretty impressive: waffles, cheesecake, soft serve and much more. Taste of the food was a bit better than what you would expect from a buffet. Definitely worth the price of $13/adult! This particular site was very senior-friendly, which was nice to see.

This is the second time that I have eaten at this location. Both times the restaurant has been…read moreclean, this includes the bar area too as it is hard to keep these areas clean. The server was attentive and polite, and quick to check on us and refill our drinks. I started with a salad with lots of toppings. I seriously need to remember to get a plate instead of a bowl because I always run out of room... After the salad bar came the main dishes, Cajun Pasta, Pot Roast, Green Beans, Okra, Cheeseburger, Beans & Cornbread, Fried Chicken, Hot Wings, Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese... The list goes on and on. Banana pudding, chocolate chip cookie and chocolate covered marshmallow for dessert... My friend and I went for the early dinner and for him and I it was less than $30.00. Not bad for a meal and we are stuffed... Definitely worth going back again.

Fantastic breakfast place. The food is great and the service is great. They go out of their way to…read morehave you everything you need. I highly recommend recommended it!

Liver and Onions.....always my go to! GREAT AGAIN!…read moreService always superb Been coming for decades, have never been disappointed!