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!

I think I've officially found my new favorite local hangout!…read more Lebanon Public House is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and exactly what you hope for in a neighborhood spot. Our server Anna was AMAZING--attentive, friendly, and genuinely made the experience even better. On top of that, the owner Kara stopped by and was so kind and welcoming, which really says a lot about the heart behind this place. Let's talk about the food: the meatballs are superb--flavorful, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care. And honestly, after seeing the rest of the menu, there's so much more I can't wait to try. This is absolutely a place you come back to again and again. And the drinks? The pomegranate martini was perfection--smooth, balanced, and dangerously delicious. Great food, great drinks, wonderful people, and a cozy atmosphere. Lebanon Public House has officially earned a regular spot in my rotation. I'll definitely be back--probably sooner than later!

Great atmosphere, solid drinks, and small plates made to accompany drinks. Owners are warm and…read moreinviting, bringing a much needed splash of color to our town square. I've gone the route of alcohol (Old Fashions) and non alcoholic. These are a couple that I let the bartender get creative with and they were YUM! Another great local business to support!

We went on a Friday for date night. My boyfriend called ahead to make a reservation, but we ended…read moreup waiting outside for about 15 minutes while they reset and were eventually seated at the bar. HOWEVER, what started as a little disappointment turned into such an amazing experience! The staff was wonderful--so kind, attentive, and friendly. The atmosphere was incredible, and the food and drinks were phenomenal. 10/10 -- we'll definitely be going back and bringing friends with us!

This is such a unique and niche thing for Murfreesboro, it's hard to nail down an all-inclusive…read morereview. For starters, the location is down an alley way, hidden off the main area of the Square in the Boro. To get to the speakeasy, you have to find the door, use the phone, and answer a riddle to speak the 'password' to get in. Neat concept and adds to the fun of the overall experience. The cons: - A cover charge - and a healthy one, at that. - Every cocktail, small plate/appetizer, dish, dessert, etc. is on the very high end of price points, and that's even for a Nashville spot - not even considering this as a niche location in the burbs. - For the prices, exceptionally small portions/servings of the food options. We left paying over $150 for our evening and both my wife and I were still hungry... The pros: - Service was fantastic. Extremely friendly from the owner to the bartenders to the servers. No complaints there at all. - My wife took me for my 40th birthday, and they helped significantly make it a special celebration while we were there. A special dessert with "4-0" candles, a rousing musician-led, crowd-involved rendition of "happy birthday" was sung in my honor, and overall just a very enjoyable experience. - Atmosphere was fun and inviting without being too much/stuffy. - The interior of the speakeasy is opulent, small, and cozy, featuring enough room for probably no more than 20-25 people total. - The drinks were very, very good. Overpriced, sure - but at least they were well made and tasty. - The food was absolutely fantastic. Great flavors and seemingly fresh, quality ingredients - well prepared. Overall, a very neat, fun, well thought out experience and something to say we've done - BUT unfortunately with the cover charge, pricing of the individual drinks, food items, etc., it prices us out of frequent enjoyment. We would go with a small group for kicks, but will likely not return otherwise, which is a shame.

Great place. Good priced cold beer. Good looking waitresses with personality. Cool atmosphere…read more Can't beat The Dive!!

We just had a great dinner at Pourter's this Sunday evening... our waitress recommended we check…read moreout The Dive while we were in town. After closing out at Pourter's, we walked into The Dive around 5:40 PM... only to be told by the bartender that they were "technically closed" and that the people inside were on their last call. This was surprising and confusing, as Google said they close at 8 PM and Yelp listed 9 PM...nothing mentioned early closure on Sundays. On top of that, the place smelled strongly of marijuana, which made it even less inviting. We won't be going back... If you're in the area, stick with Pourter's...great food, great service, and no weird surprises.

I took my son here for dinner, he is on the autism spectrum and the staff were very accommodating…read more The servers and the manager made that night very special for us. The manager came over to check on us and he had a nice conversation with my son. I felt they went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and that he enjoyed his dinner. We will definitely be back:)

Super cool speakeasy with beautiful handcrafted cocktails and small plates. Definitely a must if…read moreyou're in the Boro. My all time favorite is the Paper Plane. It's a bourbon based drink that is served with a small paper plane clipped to the edge of the drink. So good!!! There is ample parking because it's located in downtown Murfreesboro. Service is exceptional and the ambiance has a cozy speakeasy feel. As for food, this last time we enjoyed the bruschetta with hot honey and the crab dip with bread. However, anything I've had there has been delicious. One hundred percent cool place to unwind with a good cocktail that never disappoints.

What a great spot! Beautiful decor. Great service. 4 of us ordered the leap of faith drinks. Each…read moreone was perfect for each of our personalities as well as delicious. Definitely suggest trying that. From the outside so deceiving inside such a great vibe.

This pains me! I was so excited to try this place. Cookeville needs a nice cocktail place, and 1854…read morehas great potential. But it's not there yet. To be fair, this review is only for NYE. I would not recommend this place for NYE. They had an extremely limited menu that was not published beforehand. If it had been, we wouldn't have gone. There were several gin drinks, one bourbon, and one mocktail you could add vodka to. That's all. You couldn't order any other drinks. We hate gin. So we stuck with the bourbon cocktail. It was 0% consistent. They said it was a batch, but every drink we had tasted different. Maybe the mix wasn't mixed well. Not the end of the world. It was still a decent drink. What was terrible is that only half way through service they ran out of the drink and would not make more. They said they were saving the rest for the next seating. So we were left with no drink options we liked. That's a big deal when you've *bought tickets* to be there. So we paid to be at a bar where we weren't given access to anything we liked and weren't told this would be the case when we bought the tickets. You have a whole bar there. Come up with another drink on the fly to replace the one you're out of. After several people complained, the bartenders said they would pour bourbon neat or on the rocks. Yeah, I can do that at home for free. If you are going to make people pay for access to an extremely limited menu make sure you don't run out of the key ingredients. The snacks were good and decently plentiful, but they weren't worth the ticket price (sushi that was not on ice, cheese, meat, fruit, crackers, deviled eggs, cookies) Would I come back? I'd like to give it another try only because Cookeville needs a place like this. If this was in another city, I wouldn't be back.

Visited U&I Restaurant and Bar and had the pleasure of meeting the charming Heidi (one of the…read morefamily owners) who took exceptional care of me. Even though she was the only serving staff for the evening, she was always smiling and a joy to talk with. This place has a diverse menu, there is no "cooking at your table" available at some Korean places. I started with the Shumai (steamed dumplings) and ordered the La Galbi along with a Kirin Ichiban beer. These dumplings are an amazing surprise...normally expect shrimp dumplings to be overpowering with the taste of shrimp, but not these. The seafood flavors were light, allowing you to taste shrimp and the other ingredients in the dumpling while a little "dip" into the sweet soy sauce made for an awesome appetizer. The La Galbi...marinated and grilled Korean BBQ beef short ribs were so good, you could taste the sweetness of the marinade, and the meat was so tender. There were several slabs of the short rib and along with the sides was a huge meal. You also get a few different sides like Kimchi (light heat), pickled Daikon radishes (slightly sweet and crunchy), Gamja-salad (slightly sweet Korean mashed potatoes salad), and Korean fish cake (kind of bland for me).  While not a "patio" they do have a dining area that when the shutters are opened, gives it a patio feel...overall the place is nicely decorated and comfortable. The food here is done really well and the service was great; I will be back again to try some of their other dishes like the Jjajjang-Myun and Bibimba.

I have debated whether to write this review. Based on other reviews, I suspect we visited on an…read moreevening where something really bad had happened. However, I think it is important to share our experience. I made a reservation for my family of four to celebrate my wife's birthday. I had heard great things about the restaurant, and we are always on the lookout for new places to try. We arrived on time, and were immediately seated. The person that seated us commented, "I have a very nice table for you." Water was provided for the table right away. And then, nothing. We were not given menus. It was several minutes before we even saw any server at any other table. As we looked around the room, we could see there were other patrons who were also being neglected. A couple sitting at one table nearby had menus, but no one took their order. After about 15 minutes, a young man came by the table and asked if we were waiting for our orders. We told him we had not even been given menus yet. He said, "Oh, I'm so sorry! I will get you some menus." He left, but never returned. Finally, my daughter, who is a server at another restaurant in Murfreesboro, went to the front desk and asked for menus. She was provided menus and told the restaurant had several employees "call out" for the evening. We looked over the menus and discussed ordering some appetizers, but no one ever came to take our order. The couple I mentioned earlier finally decided to leave without ordering. As they made their way to the door, an employee apologized to them and told them if they would stay, they would take their order. Meanwhile, at the table behind us, food was delivered. One of the patrons at the table remarked that the dish they ordered was supposed to have chicken, but there was no chicken in the dish. The server apologized and said -- I'm not kidding -- "I can go to the kitchen and get some chicken, and you can add it to the dish." At this point, we decided to leave. As we made our way to the door, the person that seated us noticed and asked if we were leaving. We told her we were, and left. I normally would not leave a negative review based on a single visit, but this experience was possibly the worst I have ever had anywhere. I hope this is an isolated incident that occurred when the restaurant was experiencing an extraordinarily bad night. I would like to give U&I another chance at some point. If I do and the experience is better, I will update this review.

Absolutely amazing experience! Brianna was an amazing…read morewaitress! The steak tip sandwich was worth coming back for all the way from Delaware! The interior and exterior of this place are awesome and make you soak in the experience of being here! Thank you!

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.

My friends and I enjoyed a memorable evening in this cool historic military spot that's full of…read morecharacter and local old world southern charm. The place looks like I'm walking into an old house with a foyer! We were hungry and got to order food immediately! Since it was the first time, we were not feeling too adventurous! The food arrived within 7 to 10 minutes, the Big Kahuna Tuna Sandwich was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, the sweet potato fries with that sweet cinnamon dusting were absolutely addictive, the fish and chips were hot and crispy, and the garden quesadillas were fresh and satisfying. The wait staff were very friendly, attentive without hovering, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. I highly recommend this historic Lebanon gem to anyone looking for a relaxed, delicious meal in a place that still feels like "old school" hospitality done right. I'm looking forward to being back again someday! Thank you for the memories!

First of all they deserve 100 per ent 5 stars!!! Food;…read moreperfection on all accounts Drinks: made with extra Love if get my drift Service: Adelaide??sp? n Theresa perfection in the bar section Ambiance : well it Just doesn't get any better at the most quaint former military base Not to mention the Greg almond brother history HELLO WE WILL BE BACK OFTEN

This is now Named Old Town Grill, it's a complete makeover, the food has been great on 2 visits, a…read moremore fancy tavern with no smoking!

What a great place! The friendliest staff I've met. The food is fresh, hot and delicious. We were…read morevery impressed with how clean it was and how the staff cleaned/sanitized/wiped literally everything. If unfamiliar with the liquor/beer laws at that locale, I would call ahead---You will be pleasantly surprised on options!