An Old Hickory Staple! Sam's is in a Marina so the whole restaurant floats. Outdoor seating is…read moreshaded and has great views of Old Hickory Lake. Their food is delicious and prices are reasonable. Their bartenders make the best bushwaker' in middle Tennessee. Yummy sweet drink with a kick! Anytime I have visitors come into town, I'm sure to take them to Sam's to eat.

I think if you're on the lake and hungry, this is probably a good place to stop. But we came at…read morearound 2 on a Sunday, and despite many open tables, we had a bit of a wait. About 20 minutes for 2 people. They do have a cool text system so you know how long you've been waiting and where you are in the queue. Appreciated that. It was pretty warm out, and they had the big windows open, but there was no breeze, and we were inside in a corner. Our server came about 10 minutes after we were seated. He was very nice, but never refilled my empty water glass, and my hubby had to ask twice to get a 2nd beer. I ordered chicken tenders with a side of broccoli. I got fries. Fine, the universe wanted me to have more carbs. The food was ok. I think the food is a little more consistent at the Hendersonville location, but its like a cave in there, and I am not a bat. I don't think this is a great place to drive to for lunch. It would be pretty convenient if you're hungry and out on the lake. They have a fairly good sized courtesy dock and the boaters seemed pretty skilled at coming and going.

Service was great and the food was delicious we wanted our wings cooked well done and they did a…read moregreat job on them will visit again soon.

Overpriced w bad service. I used to like this place. My garlic Parmesan wings had neither…read moreingredient, just plain deep fried wings. Wings are 2 bites and gone ( as in very small ) Fix your damn door in the store too, it's very hard to open. Long time customer will never come back.

Was my very first visit and the food and service were exceptional…read more I will be going back very very soon!

4.5 The new year is…read moreas good as time as ever to try a new (to you/me) restaurant in an unvisited (by me/you) part of the midstate. Old Hickory Blvd is to the Nashville area as Peachtree is to Atlanta: it's everywhere and nowhere at the same time and no one knows where you are if you say you're on it. Well, needing lunch on a Friday in the new year, I made my way onto Old Hickory to see where it took me. It led me to... Old Hickory and Granddaddy's Original Hot Chicken Shack. It had been on my radar for a while but I never had a reason to me in this part of the county. I decided to make time on this day. Besides the potential gastric distress I find myself avoiding hot chicken because of how colonized and commodified it's become. What was a community staple (and not a 'Nashville' food) has become something that's turned into a chain item, largely without the very people who made it a thing (creators and patrons). Incredibly frustrating. So, when I decide to eat it, I want to make sure I do so responsibly and with consideration. Hence, Granddaddy's. I parked in the ample lot and walked in to find a small dining room that smelled incredible. I was greeted with an authentic smile (you can see it in the eyes and hear it in the voice) and asked (first) how I was doing and (secondly) what I'd like. I answered ('well; thanks for asking' and 'shredded chicken sandwich & fries to go, please.'). In all my professional eating*, I don't think I'd ever had shredded hot chicken. I was going to learn that day. I sat down and watched TV as my food was prepared. After the conclusion on my show, my food was ready. I thanked the folks behind the counter, smiled, waved, and hit the bricks. I noticed that I made a muscle when carrying the bag. This was a good sign. It was also a long drive back to my house. I got home and realized why I had to exert effort to lift my food: it was huge. You definitely get your money's worth. On an over-sized bun, I had an extremely generous amount of shredded hot chicken (medium), cheese, ranch, and pickles. As you might imagine, the flavor combo was A+. What you might not have bet on, though, was the texture win of the sandwich. The soft bun, shredded chicken, creamy ranch, and crunchy pickles added up to a memorable chew with every bite. The fries weren't merely a side. They demanded your attention: a generous portion of seasoned fries that lost neither heat nor snap on the drive from Old Hickory to my home. No matter where you live in the midstate, if you profess to enjoy hot chicken, you owe it to your mouth to make it to Granddaddy's. It was one of the best lunches I'd had in a while. I still think about it. *It's true.

Was told there was a 15 minute wait. The table right next to the hostess was empty. You can't see…read morethe marina and you're facing the parking lot. The hot crab dip is really good. Service is slow. I'm sure it's because I'm by myself. Would have loved to been on the water. It would be nice if they had oysters. Moby Dickys is still the best!

I recently hosted a catered retirement party for 40 people at The Rudder at Anchor High Marina, and…read moreI couldn't be more impressed. If you are looking for a venue in Hendersonville that combines a professional touch with a beautiful atmosphere, and view this is it. The Highlights: Working with Eddie was a breeze. He was incredibly professional and made the pre-selection process for our buffet, drinks, simple and straightforward. They truly "take care of everything." The staff was attentive and kept everything moving smoothly throughout the event. You really can't beat the lakeside scenery. Combined with the fair pricing, . Whether it's the food, the views, or the hospitality, The Rudder delivers. I will definitely be reserving space here again!

Absolutely the worst service ever! Alexis the delivery driver has a very poor attitude and smart…read moremouth! The General Manager was not helpful and unprofessional.

Terrible service over the phone, refused to tell us the specials and in person pretty much threw…read morethe Pizzas across the counter at me. I even said THANK YOU and he didn't say a word. They need someone with a personality and who doesn't act like the Soup Nazi. One pizza was over cooked.

The absolute BEST! Not many Thai restaurants serve the Vietnamese Fresh Spring roll! Served with…read moredelicious peanut sauce. : The wrapper is a thin, translucent rice paper that is smooth, allowing the colorful fresh ingredients inside to be visible.

Ordered pad Thai MILD with no peanuts. Received pad Thai super spicy with peanuts. It went in the…read moretrash. It was not edible. Ordered sushi but did not deceive it. Ordered fried rice and it tasted burnt/scorched. We ate it bz we were starving but it should have gone in the trash. Fried bananas were gross; cold and greasy. The honey packets they sent were solid not liquid. Called restaurant and they said they didn't have a sushi chef tonight so no sushi. Hmmm but you sure took my money and didn't say anything when I ordered it. Blamed the new guy for the pad Thai. We won't ever order here again.

First here at 11am when they opened Thursday.. quite a few right behind me. Regulars. This place is…read moreSO CLEAN, Cloth table coverings. Friendly Service and the food was fresh & hot! Very tasty

Spoiler alert! Coming from metropolitan SOCAL, I find it…read moredifficult to find authentic Asian foods cooked to Asian standards to tempt an Asian palate here in middle Tennessee. Last week I was in Goodlettsville for business and I saw China Cottage in the same center. It was lunchtime and I went in to see what was on the menu. I opted for this dish that was mainly bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, a few scallops and sliced beef in a brown sauce. While it was tasty, I thought it would not stand up against any of the Asian cuisine I was used to eating in the San Gabriel Valley. I would return because it outshines any of the Chinese fare I have eaten in the White House area. I truly enjoyed my meal; it is just hard to measure up against where I came from.

Amazing spice, chicken quality, AMAZING! Biscuit is not dry, rather very tasty. Definitely try the…read morechicken tenders, very nice service too!

Great fried chicken when it's good, but they are all over the board in quality. Sometimes it's over…read morecooked, sometimes it sits out too long under lights and dried out. Get some pride and improve your food quality control and strive for consistency. However, using pieces that you've cut the tenders out of as a full count piece in an upcharged "all white meat" meal pack, that's not acceptable. It's a ripoff. Check what you're getting before you leave!