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!

Unknown Caller was a cute, little fun vibe! We sat at the bar so the wait wasn't too long but I've…read morepassed it before and have seen a line so just be aware. The drinks were really good and the bartenders were super friendly! The food, is just snacks so you may want to eat somewhere before that, definitely more of a cocktail experience. They also have a small Photo Booth tucked away in the corner that's free and will text you the photos so make sure to check that out! Overall, will visit again.

Great drinks and service, but beware the checkout screen…read more ​The drinks and service at Unknown Caller are genuinely fantastic. I highly recommend the "Bartender's Choice" cocktail option--the staff is incredibly skilled, and the drinks they crafted were awesome. ​However, management needs to fix their highly deceptive checkout flow. The bar chooses not to bake Tennessee's mandatory 15% Liquor-by-the-Drink tax into their menu prices. When the bartender flips the POS tablet to pay, the system completely hides the itemized receipt. It jumps straight to a final total that includes a combined 24.25% in state and liquor taxes. ​To make matters worse, the screen presents ridiculous suggested tip options of 20%, 30%, and 40%--which are calculated on top of that heavily taxed final total rather than the subtotal. If you just tap a prompt, you end up aggressively tipping on hidden taxes. ​Come for the excellent cocktails and great bartenders, but ignore the suggested buttons and manually calculate your tip based on the actual menu price of your drinks.

What a great addition to the area's dining experience! We…read moreintentionally went on an off time to be able to linger over our choices. We started with a couple of cocktails with him choosing a house specialty. It was really tasty but due to the Baileys in it, it should have been listed in the after dinner offerings. The last swallow was left in the glass as it was heavily dusted with cinnamon. We both would enjoy it with dessert and I definitely want one for myself next time. My Cosmos was probably one of the best I've had in the area. It wasnt overly tart so you could actually taste the cranberry yet the vodka wasn't covered up. We chose the appetizer platter which is served in a cute little rotating basket with the dips in cups attached to it all. The cauliflower bites had a standard flour breading which was fine for dipping in ranch dressing. The fried zucchini was excellent as there were some great herbs in the breading which complemented the marinara sauce. However, the salted pretzel bites were disappointing as there was an under taste of scorched oil or bread to them. Not something I would order again but we used the cheese sauce which worked really well with the cauliflower bites. I ordered the sliders with sweet potato fries as my entree. The fries were long cuts and extra crispy as they were most likely dusted with cornflour before frying. I really liked these fries and wouldn't hesitate to order them again. The sliders had a good flavor but were a bit tough being very lean. I would suggest they be served with a bacon jam or a tasty aioli as they were served plain with lettuce, tomato, and pickle which prompted me to request mayo. He ordered the salmon which was amazing. The only thing I would change is to add a little more aioli to the serving as that enhanced the herbed salmon so very well. The asparagus was a perfect al dente but the tips were slightly overdone and a tiny bit crunchy. Still, we prefer an al dente vegetable rather that mush. The mashed potatoes were an interesting taste, one can smell a touch of garlic but it doesn't overwhelm the dish which is a standard mistake chefs make. The faint garlic and other seasoning made for an enjoyable dish. The service was friendly and prompt as they weren't busy. Veronica was knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive. We definitely want to return and taste more menu items and I thoroughly regret not getting pics of their cocktail menu as there are some interesting looking concoctions on it. So, if you are looking for a new and worthwhile dining experience, try Angelie's and you won't regret it.

We were on a great Sunday drive and discovered Angelie's. This restaurant is in an old, beautifully…read morerenovated space. While the service was a bit slow, the food was fantastic and worth the little extra wait times. I had the Grinder sandwich with fresh, cut in-house potato chips and my beautiful wife got the cheeseburger with thick curly fries. Everything was really delicious and priced right, too. The staff was very friendly, the ambiance was intimate and inviting. As always the test is; will we be back? Absolutely we will, it's probably the best restaurant in Sparta!

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.

Stopped here after our Delano train ride. THE BEST CHICKEN…read morePOT PIE EVER. savory and lots of chicken. That will be my go too Drinks were really good too. Please open up in Blairsville.

Welcomed in by everyone near the front door in such a friendly and engaging manner! Food was…read moredelicious and service was so attentive. Carolyn/Caroline was one of the best waitresses I have ever had. She was so genuinely invested in our dining experience. Highly recommend over anything else in the area! Tomato bisque was yummy, perfect consistency.

Had a great early meal on a Saturday First try at shrimp…read moreand grits and it was a winner Shrimp prepared very nicely with a grilled texture but still nice and juicy Presentation was exceptional Wife had the thin fried pork with angel hair and a mild lemon caper. Home run. Home brew was tasty and very well priced. Thank you.

Great place to grab dinner if stopping through Williamsburg! We were on a road trip and stopped in…read morethe area for the night and found this gem randomly. Staff was super friendly, and everything we ordered was delicious!

Needed a lunch stop enroute to Nashville, found this place on Yelp. What a gem! Delightful old…read moreschool pub vibe with excellent beer list and food. We had the Nueben sandwich and tots. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely worth a visit!

Just went on a roadtrip through 4 states and this was hands-down our favorite food the ENTIRE trip…read more I came because the reviews and was not disappointed. The service was great and our server Natalie was very kind. She told us about the pubs sweet history (RIP Father Tom) and we tried to convince her to tell his wife to open one of these in Miami!! The ambiance was cute and pub-ish! There was also ourdoor seating, but it was too cold outside for us Floridians lol. Ok onto the delicious food Sweet potato fries appetizer -holy cow these were out of this world. Crispy thin waffle fries with hot honey and bacon!! Who knew this combination would hit so hard. My boyfriend's favorite. The Bernie Mac - the chicken=juicy, the chicken crust=crispy and Nashville hot (puts Hattie B's and those other mainstream Hot Chicken places to SHAME), the Mac=creamy and honestly addicting. The noodles weren't too mushy and the consistency of it vs the crispy chicken was godly. I'd drive from Miami to Tennessee to have this dish one more time. The crispy Brussel sprouts were so crispy, flavorful, and delicious...I dream about them to this day. I could not recommend this one place more.

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!

I found this gem when I was on a business trip and wanted a cozy bar that I could also order food…read moreat. This bar is conveniently located within a hotel, but with speakeasy vibes. You can order food from the hotel, which I did--the escargot was unreal. It paired well with my dirty martini. They have a lot of neat specialty cocktails, but can also do all the traditional, too. The bartender kept me company while at the bar and I enjoyed the atmosphere. He's open a few bars in Cary, NC, so it was nice to connect with someone while traveling.

Cute little hidden library bar with great drinks…read more The only issue we had were some rambunctious neighbors in a booth nearby, but staff was really good at keeping the peace. We got: -Ines (my fav) -Lumiere -Maimie Mannering (very booze forward) -Harry Morgan (the banana didn't really come through, but I could see where they were going with it!)

What a fantastic gem hidden in historic downtown Murfreesboro. The curated drink offerings were…read moreadvertised as being premium, and they absolutely were. They meticulously obsess over every ingredient that goes into both the drinks as well as the food. They start with top-shelf spirits, and then add in the magic from their collection of house-made ingredients that elevate the entire experience. We will definitely be back.

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.