No frills seafood store in Cookeville TN. I'm from Maryland originally so I really wasn't expecting…read moretoo much here in the middle of the country. So my surprise when the uncooked jumbo shrimp we got for a recipe at home ended up tasting totally fresh and delicious! Service was very accommodating and friendly - good to know this exists in Cookeville! Will be back!

Don't overlook this little gem hidden in Cookeville. It reminded us of being in New Orlean's with…read moregreat seafood. I got the shrimp poboy and my husband got the flounder platter. We both agreed that he won this round. Their housemade tartar sauce is worth your weight in gold. Would definitely recommend!

The food was excellent! We had fried oysters & fries (meaty, not shoe string fries) and the shrimp…read moreand grits. Both were delicious! Food was hot and fresh. Also tried the gator bites and chicken wings. Very good too! Attentive service and the Christian music playing set the atmosphere, which was peaceful. The owners were very nice and friendly. We will definitely be back and tell everyone we know.

We were pleasantly surprised by this little gem! The seafood is soooo fresh - it felt like we were…read moreon the coast eating today's catch! The burgers are well prepared and have some creative flare! We will absolutely be back! We had the Cowboy Candy Appetizer, crab and shrimp boil (mix Cajun and and By the Bay seasonings), Lobster Rolls, and Bacon Jammer Smashburger!

Excellent, home cooked food in a friendly, folksy environment staffed by people with smiles on…read moretheir faces. Would happily return. Check out the loaded stuffed baked potato! I've never seen anything quite like it!

In town for a ballgame and 3 of us got the Cabin Feast (frog legs, gator tail, and fish), with…read moremixed beans and fried squash. An incredible meal and although it was all very delicious, the squash was maybe the best I've ever had. Plentiful, fresh, and full of flavor. Service was incredible too. I'll be back the very next time I come through!! You should too!!

Friendly Service, Good Food, great location right on the water. We were searching for a restaurant…read moreto eat at on the water at center hill lake on a Tuesday and every place seemed to be closed with the exception of this restaurant. The menu is fairly diverse but no fancy meals here. Chicken tenders, catfish, shrimp, burgers and salads. Everyone in our party of 6 was happy and would eat there again without hesitation. If you find yourself on the lake needing a place to eat give them a try.

Great location. We sat on the water and it was beautiful and peaceful. I ordered the grilled…read morecatfish. Best catfish I ever had and the piece was huge. The service was exceptional. We don't live close by, but we will be back.

I stopped in here tonight (Friday night) after a long day at work. I saw an Instagramer post a…read morereview and thought ain't no way it's that good! Well he ain't lie!! The sausage was THE BOMB and better than anything else on the plate even though the shrimp and crablegs were seasoned amazingly! Honestly the whole plate was delicious! But I'd come back for just a sausage. I mean it was spicy and DELICIOUS!!! This place can't hold me in a "trap" but I think it might! This is going on my fave list!! Plus the older gentleman at the counter was warm and welcoming. He said it was a busy evening but remembered my order when I left my ticket in the car. Now if you don't call ahead, you gonna wait BUT this will be THE BEST wait you have for a to-go meal. Yes, I said it's to-go! There's a few bar stools but plan to take your meal home so you can rub your feet together while enjoying your feast in your pj! And like me, you'll be "crap trapped!"

Omg, omg, O-M-G, the food here is amazing. We thought the restaurant was a sit down but no matter,…read moreit still tasted great in our hotel room that was 30 minutes away. We splurged on the Big Dog Platter and it did NOT disappoint. Staff was very helpful and friendly. They were kind enough to give us dessert for hubby's birthday. We will be back for sure. Thank you Crab Trap, you guys made the birthday boy (and me) really happy!

My family ate here on a road trip a week ago. One of our children uses a power wheelchair, which…read morewas not a problem because the restaurant has a ramp to get in the building and the staff and Rivers himself were extremely accommodating. We each got a different sandwich and they were each delicious. I got the Harvest Turkey - the fig jam is delightful! My oldest got the cubano - excellent! My daughter got the chicken salad - it was good but it is a chunky style, so if you prefer it with smaller chunks it may not be for you. My youngest got grilled cheese - you can't go wrong with that! (It's not technically on the menu but the waitress offered it when he said he didn't know what to get.) Finally, my husband got the catfish po-boy and said, "It's the best piece of blackened fish I've ever had!" (I agree!) The remoulade and cajun sauces were good, too. The varied salt and pepper sets added whimsy to the homey atmosphere, too!

This little spot just continues to amaze me. I don't know how they are able to put out the quality…read moreof food that they do, it is so obscenely small, it has a tiny kitchen, but yet. Those that are in the know, come back frequently. The staff is spectacular, the owner is always working the floor, engaging with his customers and they have found a head chef, who is getting recognition locally, for the quality of the food he puts out each and every day they are open. You drill down into the ingredients, where products are sourced, OLR buys local, buys premium, buys fresh, and it all shows in the product they put out onto the table. We were back today for Father's Day, and of course we arrived early as no reservations are accepted. Not a problem, happy to do it, we wanted to be part of that first seating when OMR opened at 11:00a. I would have been happy with ANY ITEM on the days menu, and I went with the Strip Steak and eggs, but got to sample the other selections at the table as well. Two gotcha moments today above and beyond the meal itself, the fresh fig with peach and bacon served when we first sat down.....and for the first time, I had coffee while dining here, it was absolutely delicious. Folks, I recognize it is a turn-off for some when you can't make a reservation, but my recommendation is to look beyond that, you have to enjoy a meal here at OMR, you'll be glad you did!

Good food. But only one fryer if a member of your party is allergic. Service was fast and friendly…read more I had the fried shrimp and flounder basket with vegetables. Vegetables were cooked perfectly. Shrimp was meaty and both dishes had a nice light batter. I love their coleslaw. Free "appetizer" was crackers and crab dip. Didn't roll me over but it want bad.

Came here for lunch today and had a great experience. Service was great and my food was really good…read moreas well. I had the fried clam strips with coleslaw and baked potato and everything was delicious! My sister had fried shrimp and she loved her meal as well. We started with the fried green tomato appetizer special and loved it! Very beach interiors with large comfy booths and plenty of menu choices. We will be back again soon!

I really liked this spot. We came on a Friday mainly because we wanted to try their seafood, and we…read moredidn't regret it at all. We wanted to try some clams and blue crabs, but they had ran out that day so I got some snow crab legs, shrimp, and crawfish to try with their dang garlic sauce. The seafood was cooked perfectly. It wasn't overcooked or undercooked. You know with seafood, sometimes places can overcook it, but this place had cooked it perfectly. Their sauce was also really good. I liked it a lot because it had a nice taste to it. It wasn't too overwhelming for me. I also felt the corn on the cob was cooked perfectly. I've had some at some other places where they overcooked it and it was too mushy, so I really liked how they did it here. The night we came, there was a live band so I thought that was pretty neat. Will definitely be back to try some of their other items.

The hubby and I seen this place online and the menu looked good so we went to try it out. We get…read morethere and walk to the bar and ask if we sit anywhere he says yes so we go sit in a booth. We waiting almost 25 minutes and no one ever came to the table but seen someone go to the table near us several times so we got up and left. I feel they could have way better service I was very disappointed.