OMG! Absolutely the best food in the area. I'm from Salt Lake City Utah and every time I come for a…read morevisit I must go to Mildred's! Service is a southern delight - everythin' ok baby. I just love it! Ambiance is as close to mom's kitchen as it gets! We drove 30 minutes from Huntsville to have lunch. And the price--in a metropolitan area, you'd pay 3x the price of a plate. Delicious!!

Wife, kids and I made the journey up to Mildred's from Huntsville - it was worth the trip! This…read moreplace was hopping on a Saturday afternoon, we got here right at 1130ish and were able to easily find a seat. Plenty of parking available despite being busy. There are two buffet islands, one with main course and sides and some desert, the other with a salad bar and more desert options. There is also an ice cream machine that my wife swears tastes just like Chik-fil-a's. The food is almost all southern, and some of it got rotated out while we ate (the chicken and dumplings gave way to country fried steak and gravy). Fried Chicken, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, fried okra, corn, green beans, man n cheese -- the list goes on and on. By and large, the food was exceptional. The fried chicken was moist and the breading is flavorful, the mashed potatoes were good. Pulled pork was succulent and the BBQ sauce was great. The strawberry shortcake was delicious. Only downsides from my visit was that the corn bread was a tad dry and not sweat (that's a preference thing) and there was no gravy for the mashed potatoes. That being said the yeast rolls are great. The chicken fried steak got rotated in with some pepper gravy (a bit watery) but these were the only nitpicks I found with my visit. Overall the best southern food and best buffet near Huntsville. My waitress ('Granny') was hustling, she made sure the plates were cleared and the drinks stayed full. Everyone seemed to know her and she was able to be friendly with the locals while taking care of business. All of the employees I saw were busy, wiping down the buffet lines, bringing in heaps of food and just making it a great experience. The value was phenomenal -- $12.50 for adults and $7 for kids. I wish they served Coke products and lived next door then they'd be perfect. If you're reading about this place and you live in Hunstville, its worth the drive. If you're a local, its probably a staple and you already know. 5 stars, would recommend. Thanks!

The staff is always very polite and warm we go there. The food has always been delicious and there…read morehasn't been one time when I've left there that I didn't say I'm stuffed! The black pepper chicken and noodles are my favorite.

We stop here often on our way back to cornersville. The amount of food for the price can't be beat.read more

Service was excellent! Our server was fast, friendly and kept our drinks full. The food.. not so…read moregood. Bar not kept full, pans not changed properly and some food cold. Sometimes food is left on the bar past expiration time and should have been discarded but wasn't. Dessert bar much of the same, some stale, pans not full etc.. This was once a nice restaurant to visit. Not so much anymore.

They have so many menu selections, they have fried chicken, fried fish and shrimp and boiled shrimp…read moreand salmon and so many side dishes, salad choices and desserts selections and ice cream too

We were traveling from GA to Nashville, looking for a place for lunch when we found Emma's via…read moreIExit app. We love to try non-chain restaurants and Emma's was an amazing find. This meat and three with a huge buffet offered great service and some of the most delicious food we have ever experienced outside of our own kitchen. The meats were tender and perfectly cooked and the vegetables were seasoned to perfection. We chatted with the gentlemen at the table next to us just like we were locals and left knowing that we would definitely make this a stop on future trips.

The food is amazing and the staff very friendly. Fixing to go there again in a few to get some of…read morethe catfish off the buffet. You talking about good!!! The best.. Do give them a try. Promise you won't be disappointed!!!

Excellent whole fried and catfish filets. Sweet potatoes and collard greens paired well with the…read morefish. The three hush puppies were cooked perfectly. I enjoyed the ice tea and had unlimited refills. Seniors and if you pay in cash you get a discount. I purchased a rack of the large smoked ribs to go and will do so again. We went there to eat not to evaluate the ombience nor the service. If you perfer to dine in a Michelin-Star restaurant and pay the price, this isn't for you. Thanks, I have to go, Everlina is waiting on l us.

Ordered Whole Catfish small with 2 sides, Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy. Also…read moreordered Blackberry cobbler and iced tea. They forgot adding the cobbler. Catfish was perfectly cooked and it was breaded and spiced just right. It was not greasy as I have had it in other places. Everything was well made and not much to complain except that my sweet tooth was disappointed because of the missing dessert and cat fish was not satiating. Even though they mentioned that is small on the menu, I still expected a satisfying meal for $14.99.

HH & I enjoyed this small community's ' go to' eatery! The staff was delightful, and the community…read moreis truly country folk. Nothing super fancy just good food and down to earth people. We saw everything from farmers in their coveralls to lawyer types without the suit coats. Don't rush, go in and sit a spell.

Food, service, people. Just a small town place. Great atmosphere. We go here often. Thurs. night…read morebuffet.

I brought some things to a friend who lives in Pulaski. She suggested we go to Hickory House…read moreRestaurant for lunch. Since it was easy to get in and I didn't walk more than 15 steps, I agreed to go. My left knee is swollen and I have to be careful or I will be draining it again. The lunch special was a leg quarter, ribs, or pulled pork with 2 sides. I chose ribs, green beans and stewed cabbage for $9.99. I ordered a side salad with ranch dressing for $3.99. My food was hot and tasty. I had 4 rib bones. My salad was fresh and so was the ranch dressing. 5/5 Lena and Dave ordered catfish with a baked potato and cucumbers, tomatoes and onion for $15.99. Both of them said the catfish was excellent. I tried a bite and for catfish, it was good. The baked potato was large and steaming full of butter and sour cream. 5/5 Everything was delicious. I ate half of my meal and brought the rest home. If you like good food at a reasonable price and are in the Pulaski, Tennessee area, please stop by this mom and pop restaurant. 5/5

Saw Hickory House segment on Tennessee Crossroads TV show a few weeks ago. We live in Dickson TN…read more We decided to go for a day trip. We haven't had steaks this good since eating at the Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Oklahoma City. Katelynn, our server, was great. Looking forward to another visit!

This was my 3rd time at Granny Fishes. I always look forward to eating here when I'm in town…read morevisiting family. But something is changing and not for the better. Don't get me wrong, it's still down home fried catfish. And they have some of the best hush puppies you can find. But the quality of the fish, the declining service, and the uneven cooking is concerning. First off, you will have to wait to be seated. That is a given no matter what time you go. They are simply that popular. I expect that and have no problem with waiting. But don't seat my party and make us wait another 10-15 minutes to be acknowledged by the server. There is clearly not enough staff to handle the tables they have. I'd rather sit out front talking with friends and family than be sitting at a table being ignored. Once our server came and took our food and drink orders (she was really nice but obviously overwhelmed), she came back with all of the beverages but one iced tea. When we flagged her down, she apologized and said she'd be right back with it. She didn't return until our food was served. She apologized again about the missing tea and finally got it. The hush puppies were outstanding as always. But the fried catfish had an off taste. And she forgot one of the side dishes on three of our plates. I'm not sure if that was her fault or the kitchen but that doesn't make it right. My baked potato was not cooked through (yes, I had the baked potato instead of the standard fries, an odd choice I admit). The white beans were tasty but on the verge of mush, nothing like the saucy beans I'd had here previously. And our drinks sat empty for long periods of time before anyone noticed. This place is a hidden gem, out in the middle of nowhere, and people drive quite a distance to come here. It's a shame that the food and service seem to be declining because I always enjoy coming here....until this trip.

Granny Fishes House. They now accept credit cards! Dana and Steven are here eating. Love their…read morefried catfish and they have absolutely the best Hushpuppies in the world! Ordered the appetizer Fried Mushrooms and they are fabulous. Everything is fantastic dinner fries, coleslaw and fried catfish. Great server and the staff really clean the tables even moving the items on the table and cleaning under them. Clean restaurant, nice server, and great food, homerun. Thank you Notice, this is the last night they are open until January 9th 2025.

We were in the mood for some live music and good southern food so we decided to checkout Smoke…read moreHouse on Monteagle. The restaurant is located behind the namesake lodge and has ample parking. They had a nice fireplace going on outside due to chilly weather. Inside was a super cozy southern vibe kind of a place. There were a lot of music memorabilia on the walls. The live music was really good. Randy Finchum kicked off the music and played original and sometimes hilarious songs. He made sure to crack a lot of jokes and stories between the songs. For food we tried fried pickles, fried okra, fried brussels sprouts, and sausage with onions and peppers. Yep...no sight of greens but man was everything delicious. Also, they have cheap beers available but only in bottles. If you're in the mood for some good southern food with a cozy funky vibe then checkout Smoke House.

It was National Pickle Day, so naturally I had to stop somewhere and eat something pickle themed!…read more We were passing through Monteagle on a road trip and stopped here for a little snack -- fried pickles and okra. The breading ratio was awesome, thin enough to not overwhelm and make it too thick and dense. Came out steaming hot so clearly made fresh. Decor inside was adorable. Had a stage for live music in the evenings. Really kind staff. I'd made it a point to stop again if I ever find myself in that neighborhood again.

Well we were cautious trying another Chinese Buffet, but surprised at the various dishes on the…read morebuffett. The staff was over friendly and the dining room was full of happy customers. The food was yummy and tried a few new dishes. The grilled fish was amazing and the Crab casserole. I went back for thirds which I never do. The restaurant was clean, and the food overall was very good. Great value for the selection and yummy dishes. Highly recommend for a family gathering.

The service workers at the desk were super nice and staff were friendly. HOWEVER, I could tell the…read morefood had been left out for quite a while. A lot of items I tried were cold (Mac and cheese, chicken, and veg) the fresh wings were pretty good. Sushi was barely edible. Wouldn't touch the dessert table again. Overall disappointed.