Prater's BBQ

Friendly Staff & Tasty Eats…read more We were out hiking and saw the $8.75 pork sandwich with a sweet tea and chips. I like seeing a good value snack and wasn't dissatisfied at all. The blonde girl who handled our order was friendly. We snacked at the picnic tables and were in our way. We will be back here for sure.

This place is a cute little spot in Manchester,TN. You can order at the window walk-to or they also…read morehave a drive thru window. We decided to get out and eat there. They have a few tables to eat there. They don't have indoor space so everything is outside. Plenty of parking too. Cute little piggy light decor. They have a few things to grab on their menu. We opted for the sandwich combo. Pulled pork, chips (Lay's) and a drink for $8.75 and we also got a 8oz mac and cheese to share. You can add toppings to your sandwich like coleslaw, onions, pickles, etc. they have mild and hot level for the BBQ sauce. The food was good. I ordered their hot sauce but it really lacked the spicy kick I was hoping for. I also thought it could have a bit more meat. The Mac and cheese was good too. I would add just a bit more salt and a hint of white pepper or have condiments available. The consistency was creamy but on the soupier side. The meal size was enough but I could see how some people could say it was small. Overall definitely a place I would stop again for this deal and a quick meal if I'm traveling this way.

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Freddie's Restaurant

4.2(67 reviews)

3.4 mi

Stopped in hear with some friends while out riding the backroads on our Harleys. So glad we did,…read morethe food was amazing. I have to admit pulling in the parking lot I didn't have high expectations by looking at the place. But once inside it was cozy and clean. The wings were superb with the Bam-Bam sauce, fries were amazing and the other two with me enjoyed there food as well. Oh and the sweet tea was made perfectly!!! Service was excellent our waitress never skipped a beat she made sure we always had everything we needed without being a pest. When we find our selves back in the area we now know where we are going for lunch...

yrs. ago they had fantastic food and service. The last couple of times we went the food was slow…read moreand half was burnt or cold. The steak sandwich was full of fat instead of steak and signature chicken wings were tiny. Sorry to say we haven't been back in months

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Piggy's Place Bar-B-Que

4.4(71 reviews)

11.3 mi

Small place, food made fresh ,delicious ribs, and pulled pork. Lots of people waiting for carry…read moreout. Employees are very nice. I highly recommend it.

I took a trip up to Tullahoma last week for a change of pace after working in Belvidere. Piggy's…read morePlace wound up being my selection for lunch. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit! I arrived for a fairly late meal (~1:45) so it wasn't super crowded. The parking lot is easy to access. There were a few people eating inside and several carryout orders that occurred during my visit. The inside is adorably decorated in your usual southern bbq joint style -- fun pig memorabilia and whatnot. They have a pretty large selection of bbq and an even larger selection of desserts. In retrospect, I definitely regret not getting a slice of cake or pie to go! I am usually a pulled pork girl, but it is pretty unusual to see smoked pulled chicken -- most places only do half or quarter birds -- and I like pulled chicken a lot, so I ventured out and ordered that! I got the smaller sized plate lunch, which comes with a piece of Texas toast and two sides. I went with curly fries and corn on the cob. Overall, the food was good! The pulled chicken was nice and smoky and the perfect serving size. It was a teeny bit dry but that's typical bbq chicken territory and nothing a good dash of creamy, peppery white bbq sauce couldn't fix. Good sauce! My corn on the cob wasn't super sweet -- probably not quite in season yet -- but it was cooked nicely and very juicy. The fries gave strooooong Arby's vibes such that I think they might actually *be* Arby's fries lol, but there's nothing wrong with that. Especially when they were cooked so fresh and came out hot and crispy! The toast was a lovely buttery companion and my sweet tea was on point. The service here though...THAT gets a 5/5, or really a 10/5 if such a thing were possible. I sometimes feel like southern hospitality is a myth or at least an oversimplification of southern social norms, but at this place it's real and sincere. The woman who took my order -- the owner, I later learned, having purchased the restaurant after years as an employee -- treated me and everyone else who walked in the doors with such warmth, kindness, interest, and attentiveness that it made my entire day. Truly everyone was made to feel so welcome. She catered to some older ladies who came in for a birthday, checked in on me in a nonjudgmental but caring way since I was by myself, and greeted regulars with a smile and by their name. She made the place feel like joy! Definitely give this place a go and enjoy the tasty food and wonderful folks. I'd happily return.

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Granddad’s

3.6(8 reviews)

0.1 mi

The smoked pork chop was tender and had a nice smoke ring. Fall off the bone. The skillet corn was…read moresweet and has a unique flavor profile. The Mac and cheese has spiral noodles and pretty good. The beef brisket sandwich was really good. Nice smoke flavor to perfection. The chicken wrap was good, more like a fajita sandwich. The table service was a bit slow for them not busy. Part of our party of 7 ordered off the buffet. The dining room decor is mostly beer and alcohol signs. They have live music and entertainment at night. We suggest ordering off the menu because some of the hot food bar side items weren't very hot, some just warm. The waitress for our table was nice and attentive.

Went to Prater's a few years ago and remembered it being okay. We decided to try the place again…read moreand got some takeout ribs. Came in on a Tuesday night and the place was mostly empty. Tables appeared clean and there were plenty of employees working. Got our order and ate at home 15 minutes later. The ribs and onion rings were lukewarm at best. The dinner rolls and onion rings tasted like they have been under a heat lamp too long. The ribs were dry and could have had more seasoning to them. The potato salad was mustard forward, but good. Hopefully this isn't their typical standards as we always like to support restaurants.

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Whiskey Trail BBQ & Steakhouse

4.0(122 reviews)

11.9 mi

This is a best kept secret near Nashville. The service was…read moreoutstanding, it was almost closing time and they did not rush us out instead they told us to enjoy and asked us what else needed. Some of the meals are big enough for 2 people to split.. Mac and cheese was our favorite side. The rolls and corn bread were perfect. Baby back ribs were so moist you could pull them off the bone. Can't wait to go back.

The curb appeal is okay. It does have a fairly grand entrance. Inside is quirky and rustic. Plenty…read moreof seating options, both in the bar and the dining room. We arrived at 6:45 - party of 4. Got a table immediately. I had a small appetite and chose the salad buffet and a cup of soup. The buffet has a generous selection and I really enjoyed it. The soup was delicious. Service was prompt and we were eating by 7:05. Everyone enjoyed their meals. And no one had any complaints.

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Common John Brewing Company

4.8(71 reviews)

0.6 mi

Great time here on our trip through TN. Really enjoyed my wings and the pretzel might've been the…read morebest one I've ever had in my life. Service is simple, order up at the counter and the give you a buzzer. Bartenders were great. The place is pretty big, there's a large outdoor area with tons of seating (which I can confirm is REALLY nice at night) and they were playing good music

Common John always impresses me. In a small town, this is not just a brewery, but a restaurant and…read morea community hangout. I stop everytime I head down south from Nashville, usually working in the side room for half the day so I can avoid rush hour in Nashville. From a beer standpoint, this is one of the top breweries in Tennessee. They are well known nationally, as well. The building is a warehouse looking structure on the outside, but they have nicely decorated the tap room. Ample seating both inside and out and they have bands on some weekends. I have tried the flatbreads, a couple of sandwiches, and the Dinosaur wings (only kidding, but they are the largest chicken wings they can buy, so ample sized). I prefer the wings most of the time - except their rendition of Nashville Hot - but this time opted for a meatball sandwich. If you are trying to be an Italian food afficianado, this might not be in, but the sauce works well with these meatballs and there is ample cheese. As one normally focusing on Keto, adding a fork meant I could eat the kibbles and bits and leave the bun. Two thumbs up. As for the beer, they have some of the best IPAs and I finally tried the porter this go around. Many of their beers are rated above 4.0 on untappd and it is not just a local bump kind of thing. The brewery, as a whole, is 3.92 and also well deserved. To my normal "Will I be back" question, I think the answer is already clear. I do return almost every time I pass by.

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Emma's Family Restaurant

3.7(101 reviews)

0.3 mi

The breakfast buffet at Emma's is fantastic! Delicious food, friendly staff, and great prices. It's…read moremy go-to breakfast spot in Manchester.

5 stars for the type of restaurant this is. You can't come here expecting fine dining, but for the…read moreprice, I think they deserve the 5 stars. We come here when we're in the area for lunch. We've gotten the buffet both times. The buffet is only around $10. I think it's pretty good for that price. I haven't had anything bad here. I like their fried chicken. It's not overcooked or undercooked. The flavor is also good. The skin has a nice crunch to it. I also didn't think their bbq ribs were bad, either. It was nice and tender. I haven't had a bad side dish here. So I really don't have complaints about their sides. They also had a nice salad bar going. They had a lot on their salad bar. The staff were also pretty friendly. Will definitely be back if I'm ever in the area again!

Prices are reasonable!

The drive is beautiful 20 minutes away from Murfreesboro!

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Check out the park down the street!

Paco's Pizza & Pasta

4.6(61 reviews)

3.4 mi

Never been disappointed in the NY style pizza. It is amazing. The people have always been very…read morefriendly, helpful, quick. We've gone many times.

Had dinner at Paco's a few nights ago. Overall, they had timely and friendly service and fairly…read morereasonable prices. We ordered the fried raviolis, garlic knots, and a large meat lovers pizza. The food looked very pleasant. The fried raviolis and garlic knots were ok. Not a big fan of tomato sauce for dipping, but that is what is shows on the menu. The pizza was pretty good. I really liked the thin crust. The restaurant had a relaxed vibe and ambiance.

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One22West

4.1(144 reviews)

11.8 mi

I love how they're set up and the vibe inside. They always ask if you have a reservation, which I…read morethink is odd since it's a small town but ya know whatever. The food is amazing, they have gluten free options and vegan options. The chicken Florentine, the whiskey burger, and rattle snake pasta are to die for. They do have a good diverse drink menu as well. I will say that on the weekends it takes awhile for your food. I've gone mostly during the week and it's always quick but on the weekend I did go it took over an hour to get the food. I don't know if this is normal or if it's because I had 8 people but just keep in mind either with a big party or weekend it can take longer. The servers are all so friendly and check often though. Highly recommended

This is my first time in Tullahoma. What a charming town. And if you want to know where all the…read morelocals hang out on a Wednesday night... it's here! Happy hour includes all local wines, which in Tullahoma are Arrington wines. Winning. Plenty of local brews and a fantastic bourbon selection. The beef is also local. The theme here: local, local, local! Our dinners were great; steak, salmon and chicken. 2 sides per entree which were very generous. And if you have room for dessert: bourbon cheesecake! Pro Tip: start with the eggrolls. All of them are made from scratch

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J & G Pizza & Steak House Restaurant

3.9(92 reviews)

1.1 mi

I would give this a 10 star if I could! Family feel…read moreDriving through to South Carolina we stopped in this amazing restaurant & we were greeted by a beautiful smile & sat promptly! Our server was Mariah & she was fantastic! She was very attentive & we never had to ask for a thing! The owner's daughter Kiki came over to introduce herself & told us about the restaurant. I thought that was the cherry on top to recognize us as new faces & taking time to say hello. I had the Greek Bowl, I absolutely loved it & wanted to go back the next day for another one haha. Only if I lived here!! It was so good! He had the meatball sub & fries, he said it was great and the sauce was amazing!! The sweet tea hit the spot too! Just go try them! You won't regret it! We will definitely go back as we pass on our next trip!!

We walked and were seated right away. We then waited well over ten minutes before our server came…read moreto our table. We ordered a cheesesteak , a hamburger, a pizza, and spaghetti with Alfredo sauce. The cheesesteak was awful, the burger was greasy and the spaghetti was swimming in a gross Alfredo sauce. The only thing edible was the pizza but by edible I have had better frozen pizzas. This place has been in business for 50 years I don't see how. There's an astounding lack of restaurants in the area but still if you cook at home you must have some idea of what decent food is. Honesty one of the worse meals I have ever had. At least it wasn't expensive.

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Baklava cheesecake best on the planet

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Nat A.

6 years ago

Came on a Saturday night after visiting Sewanee. The place was packed and had a band. We chose to sit outside since we couldn't leave our poorly behaved puppy In the car. Hostess seated us quickly, got our drink orders and asked if the dog wanted water. She apologized that they were short staffed. Huge selection of brisket, ribs and pulled pork choices. There's much more but my eyes couldn't focus on anything else since their custom built smoker was nearby, pumping out some fantastic smokey, meaty goodness. Drank a local IPA, maybe 15 ibu. Too thirsty to taste it. Food came much faster than I expected. Brisket was six generous 10" slices with hot sauce on the side. The mild version of the sauce had a little heat but not overpowering. Brisket fell apart when touched with a fork, full of juice and flavor like it's supposed to be. The sides were great. The "ranch beans" were a flavorful surprise. They basically are a more vinegary, less sweet variation on baked beans., they were great with the brisket. The lightly dressed cole slaw was a good counterpoint to the heavier flavor of the beans and brisket. I expected the roll to taste like a flavorless white bread dinner roll. No way. It was like a small , light sweet cake suitable for 4:00 tea in London, rather than a Tennessee bbq place. Fantastic. If you are local, you probably have already heard of Praters. If not, make a side trip, it's a taste of Tennessee you should not miss. read more

Leslie B.

13 years ago

I stopped here for a quick lunch one day to check it out and see what this place was all about. Well I definitely didn't get a very quick meal as it seemed my server was too busy horsing around with her coworkers to take care of me at all. I ran completely out of sweet tea twice while I tried to eat my super dry pulled pork...this is just not a good place to eat period read more

Tiffany A.

5 years ago

Third time giving them a try and third time regretting it. Got a baked potato not fully cooked with just a ton of ranch beans and a little bit of watery pork. Wasted $25 bc the potato had to be recooked more and pulling the soggy toppings off to recook it, made it not very appetizing read more

T. P.

7 years ago

Great food and service! Local BBQ place off I-24. We were impressed by the food service. Nice place that has local feel.

Ivy E.

9 years ago

The food and service was great. This place never disappoints. This is one of our favorite places to eat.

Herb L.

10 years ago

Recommend. Fast service. Comfortable seating and accommodates large tables, too. I'd return.

Augusta A.

10 years ago

Everything here was ok. Nothing extraordinary. It was just okay.

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