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    Puckett's Restaurant

    3.8 (372 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Pot roast with collard greens
    Rich J.

    Got seated promptly, while looking at the menu I noticed that the menu that I had and the menu that my wife had, had different prices. When I bought it to the attention of our waitress, the manager promptly brought over a new menu with the higher prices. Waited for about 10 minutes before my drink arrived. We ordered pimento cheese bites for the appetizer, a piggy Mac for my wife and pot roast with collard greens for myself. The cheese bites were ok. They were deep fried too long and the coating was very hard and too crispy. The table next to us also had some and they were a different color than ours. You could see the difference in the fry time. They would have been much better if weren't overcooked. My pot roast and collard greens came out, the greens were good but would have been better if they were hot. The pot roast was a disappointment. There was 3 cubes of beef with carrots, celery and rice. The broth was more grease than gravy. It was like I ordered vegetable beef soup instead of pot roast. And the amount of beef in it was not even enough to make it worth the price. The piggy Mac my wife enjoyed. The only downside was that the Mac and cheese wasn't really very cheesy. The decor is really very nice and the restaurant was clean and well lit. Drove about an hour to get there, not sure if I will come back.

    Nashville Cheese Steak Sandwich
    Jamie F.

    My husband and I stopped in for dinner while walking around the town square. The staff was pleasant and attentive, and the food was delicious. The only thing I would change is that the fried chicken was well-seasoned on the outside, but once I cut into it, it was a bit plain. Thankfully, they had a great hot sauce on the table that added plenty of flavor. I'd definitely come back to try other dishes, and in all fairness, I do tend to have a heavy hand with seasoning, so it's probably just me!

    Potato salad
    Anastasia K.

    This place has great customer service, a friendly environment, clean dining area, and an overall good feeling. Unfortunately, the rating is due to the incredibly long wait and the serving time even though the restaurant was not that busy. Our appetizers were also a little cool and they were fried pimento bites. We had several dishes, the brisket platter, the music city chicken sandwich, the fire corn, burgers, and much more. The flavor was decent. The fire corn was a bit bland and is served cold. Our sever was very nice and the service was good. Definitely excellent staffing. The brisket is tasty and Smokey. The chicken sandwich was tasty and spicy and we overall had a decent time. I can't believe the wait time for our food and some of it was not hot. I will definitely give this place another chance. I think it may have been an off day.

    Amy A.

    Delicious food and desserts. Puckett's was on our list visiting TN. Came for an early dinner and the place was pretty empty so we got in right away. We tried to go to the Franklin location yesterday but way too packed and a long wait. Got the brisket plate with the Puckett's Brew and it was *chef's kiss*. Friends ordered the Nashville hot chicken sam and it was delish. We even ate some of the chicken later and it was still crispy even when it was cold. Amazing. Great flavor. Another in our party ordered the fried catfish and it was great (and big!) but she's pretty sensitive to hot food and the batter was a bit spicy for her. Got the banana parfait and the chocolate cobbler for dessert and both wonderful. Only improvement on the cobbler would be to add something crunchy to the topping! Our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Would definitely come back and try more items on a return trip!

    Puckett 's BBQ Platter - Pork or Chicken
    Douglas V.

    From the greeter to our server to the staff, we experienced cheerful smiles and friendly banter. The food choices were varied and met the needs of the party: seafood, bbq, veggies, and sweets. The BBQ platter was awesome. Catfish was delicious. Corn cakes had a wonderful flavor - very unique. We're stayed for the local band and enjoyed ourselves.

    Fried Green Tomato B.L.T.

    I tried the fried green tomato BLT sandwich today and cherry smoked wings. Based off of those two things this place is a 10/10. I would come back just for this sandwich. We also had the sweetest waitress!

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    Great food and excellent service. The restaurant is always clean and welcoming. We love the mini concerts.

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    11 months ago

    Great service and food. The chicken fried chicken was very good. My son enjoyed the bbq sandwich.

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    Excellent food. My beef brisket was tender and plentiful. My wife's chicken salad sandwich was "amazing".

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    Good, service and the Bands! Love the live music. Atmosphere is fantastic - always a good time

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    Food is good, I ordered smoked turkey and it was really dry, but my husbands chicken was good as well as all the sides!

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    Great restaurant in Cubby corner in Columbia tn delicious food and an ice cream store is attached next door

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    The food and service was excellent. I met with a friend from high school and we were not rushed to leave.

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    Ask the Community - Puckett's Restaurant

    Boot Stompin’ BBQ - Texas Chopped Brisket Sandwich

    Boot Stompin’ BBQ

    4.8(33 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Columbia has a SOLID Texas style BBQ joint...Boot Stompin' BBQ. It was late afternoon when I…read morearrived and Bobby (Pitmaster) warmly greeted me and we started talking about BBQ. I like to sample a variety, so I went with the Bobby's Usual of brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, and pulled pork with Bobo's Hot Corn + Hillbilly Beans. He offered onions, pickles, and jalapeños as side condiments along with their homemade BBQ sauce. I initially sampled the meats without sauce, but I have to say the sweet/smoky flavor of the sauce is a great compliment to the meats. You can tell Bobby learned his trade from Texas...solid brisket with a thin fat cap with a nice peppery crust. The pulled pork was perfect...moist and tender but still maintaining firmness. While the sausage is not made in-house, you could have fooled me. Nice crispy skin with a good jalapeño kick and plenty of cheese. The sides are exceptional! I loved the sweetness of the beans, and the Bobo Corn (I believe it's grandma's recipe) was addicting. Don't let the name fool you...there's a little heat, but the flavors are wonderful. I chopped a bit of onion and pork into the beans, a great flavor combination. The atmosphere is bright and open with some Texas decor...great place for family. Really good food and excellent service from this TX style BBQ spot...looking forward to my next visit to Columbia for more.

    The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was charming. Ordered the brisket with a side of cream…read morecorn--the brisket melts in your mouth, and the corn was sweet and fresh. Would absolutely recommend.

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    Eighth & Main Burger

    Eighth & Main Burger

    4.2(23 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Eighth & Main is easy to find in the downtown Columbia area. The burgers here were pretty good…read more The employees here were friendly and helpful. The food is definitely made fresh and to order vs. being fast food. The dining room is large with lots of tables and booths. There are a few more near the entrance too. I ordered the Fungus Among Us. It was a double smash burger with Swiss and mushrooms. The burger was tasty and the bun was nice and buttery. The sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts were simple and tasty. My husband had the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and thought it was pretty good. My daughter had the kid's meal with a corn dog and fries. She enjoyed it. Overall, this is a solid spot if you're in this area and craving a burger.

    Another fantastic visit to 8th & Main Burger!…read more I just had to leave another review because their new Southern Sting Wings are amazing! Perfectly fried, super crispy, and that sauce is absolutely perfect. Every bite was packed with flavor. Their burgers have always been top-notch (still the best in Columbia, hands down), and after years of dining here, the food has been consistently great every single time. My go-to side dish is always the crispy Brussels sprouts with that sweet and spicy sauce. It is so addictive! Overall, 8th & Main continues to be my favorite burger spot in Columbia, TN. Great food, great people, and they just keep getting better! The restaurant is clean and has plenty of seating, even on busy days.

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    Jefferson's - Wings

    Jefferson's

    3.6(47 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    New place for me and the wife. I had the 5 piece wings, double dipped and tossed in their new…read moreFirecracker sauce. Sweet and spicy, it was very tasty. Wings were meaty, both flats and drums. Love the flats!!!! Had onion rings as my side, Very crispy and good flavor. Washed it done with a tall Cider on tap. Wife had the taco salad and she liked the seasoning on the beef and the lettuce was very crisp and none wilty. So many thing to choose from, we will be back. I want to try the baked oysters. And quite a few of their other appetizers. This will become a go to place for my family!!!

    he first time I had Jefferson's, we ordered through DoorDash. While the food arrived lukewarm, it…read morewas actually pretty tasty -- enough that I decided to stop by in person after work. When I arrived, the hostess was polite and helpful. I grabbed a menu and was directed to the bar to place my takeout order. I was the only person at the bar at the time. The bartender came over and asked what I was drinking. I don't drink alcohol, so I mentioned I was just there to place a to-go order. Without a word, she walked away. After I had decided what I wanted, I placed the menu down -- a pretty clear sign I was ready to order. Another customer walked in, sat at the bar, and was immediately helped by the bartender, who took his order and served his drink. Then she left the bar entirely, walking past two servers who were just standing at the end of it. What surprised me most was that the hostess noticed I was still sitting there. She kindly asked if I had been helped. I told her no. She approached the two servers and asked if one of them could take my order, and instead of helping, they actually argued with her about who should do it. She eventually walked away, and I was left sitting there -- completely ignored. This level of service is unacceptable. It's frustrating to see restaurants hike up their prices in the name of "paying staff a living wage" when the staff can't even be bothered to do the bare minimum -- like take an order from a waiting customer. Needless to say, I won't be back. And as for DoorDash -- while our first order was edible, it arrived cold, which has been a rare issue in my experience with the platform.

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    Puckett's Restaurant - bbq - Updated May 2026

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