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Rudy’s Diner

4.6 (29 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Sierra B.

What a wonderful find here in Clarksville that is reminiscent of retro diners that don't seem to exist anymore! This is a what you see, what you get simple diner with the breakfast staples. Buttery biscuits, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs - all for cheap prices. The service is phenomenal, our coffee remained filled the entire time and the food was out quick. It's a bit cramped inside, once you arrive you seat yourself though at any table you'd like. The only thing we didn't really enjoy was the grits as they were ice cold and a bit flavorless, so we'd pass on those the next time we are in. Great little gem!

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Amazing breakfast! Great prices and solid portions. Would not skip this when in the area next time. Home made biscuits are light and fluffy.

Country fried steak and eggs
Dustin H.

Rudy's was exactly what we were looking for the morning we stopped in--a welcoming, unpretentious old-school diner where you can get a plate of eggs and the rest for a fair price. My wife had chocolate chip pancakes which were fluffy and tasty. I had the country fried steak, biscuit and gravy, and a side of home fries. The biscuit was crispy around the edges and soft in the middle. If the biscuits and gravy are to be your main entree, you might want a second but as a side one biscuit is plenty. The home fries were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle as they should be. Gravy was good. Eggs over easy cooked to order the way I asked for them. Hot coffee in random mugs, friendly service, super fair pricing especially given the cost of eggs these days (spring 2025). The menu is pretty extensive-- breakfast potatoes of multiple varieties (hashbrowns, homefries, etc.), omelettes, various meat options (country fried steak, bacon, sausage, corn beef hash, steak, pork chops, and if you're feeling bold, brains)--not to mention a full meat and three for lunch as well as desserts. Everything was hot, fresh, and cooked to order sold at a fair price by friendly people. Plenty of parking out front.

Basic two egg hash browns with bacon meal.
Rolando O.

Your average local diner with all the typical meals you would expect. We were driving through on our way to South Carolina and looking for a place to eat and picked Ruby's. Not their fault, but you basically have to drive through the whole city to get there and traffic was horrible. It's in a small mini mall and parking can be difficult. So, wouldn't recommend if you're just passing through and if you do go bring cash as they up charge 3% if using a credit card.

Lina S.

It's a small establishment - you might miss it if you don't pay attention. However, Rudy's is a nice lil Mom n Pop diner near the river walk. The place has the nicest staff working there! The diner is clean and minimalist on decor. No ratty seats here! Even the bathrooms are spanking clean!! But let's talk about the food!! They are reasonably priced and generous with their portions! All food is cooked to order with fresh ingredients. The Western omelette was so delicious but I could only eat half of it! They make chocolate chip pancakes too - big as a plate!! The Big Guy had one of their burgers with steak fries. He loved it! He also got a salad and mozzarella sticks. All the hot food came to the table fresh off the grill and piping hot! No shyness on flavour either! They play oldies music and the staff join happily in singing while they work. It is such a joy to experience! Our waitress even proactively offered drinks to go!! This place is a real gem! We have already said we will be back! Don't miss out on their daily specials and plenty of options on their menu! Thanks, Rudy's!!

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“Rudy's is the epitome of a family-run, local place that prides itself on good food at amazing prices served with hometown hospitality.”

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Pbody's - Brisket Tacos at Pbody's in Clarksville, TN

Pbody's

4.3(255 reviews)
4.1 mi
•$$

P'body's has the widest variety of food on their menu. Food and Services are second to none! They…read morewere originally located on Riverside Drive and were extremely successful. Then a group of businessmen who were members and investors at Clarksville Country Club approached Perry and Angie about moving P'body's to their present location inside the Clarksville Country Club and Thankfully they did! P'body's is Open to the Public!! If you want a chance to eat at one Clarksville's Best Restaurants you should try P'body's Restaurant.

I don't know what happened to this place. This was one of our favorite go to restaurants when we…read moredidn't want to cook and just wanted to go some place that had something for everyone. And their price is decent. Whenever we have friends and family who visits this is our place to go. However. The past 4 times we've been here. It's gone down hill. We kept giving them another chance because hey maybe they were off their game that time. But honestly, after our last visit ( a week ago). Never again will we return. My husband's burger was cold. There wasn't even any warmth to his burger when he took a bite out of it. All of our sodas were FLAT! no carbonation whatsoever. My daughter ordered a lemonade. She then told me to try it. I took a sip. TERRIBLE!! literally tasted like tap water with lemon juice. Just horrible. And disappointing. I don't know what happened to this place. But they really need to fix it. It's so sad that a place that we liked so much has gone down hill so terribly. Service was subpar and restaurant was clean. But their food is awful!

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Pbody's - Course view from table.

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Paul and Jackie's - Ummm... brisket ... yet not a menu item was found in sandwich

Paul and Jackie's

3.1(18 reviews)
1.7 mi

Well considering my bill was $19.45 for the following:…read more Off their menu: Hickory smoke pulled pork sandwich 1 cat fish fillet, white beans, fries, coleslaw, and 2 hush puppies and a soda. The pictures kinda speak for themselves. However a few notes from the experience. Fries cold, mush under cooked. No salt ( not a issue prefer to add my own) White beans ( undercooked, hard on some bites, no flavor at all) Hush puppies, cold, soggy texture like they been cooked 60 plus mins before and been sitting. Cole slaw, sub par, sweet alot of mayo not much crunch. Now to the fish... first bite not bad, crispy end promising ... middle two sections water dripping out from under batter into puddle on plate. Not oil or grease but water.... Pulled pork ( hickory smoked they claim) was grey, dry in texture, zero flavor. Chewy, tasted like pot roast that might have been in the fridge for a few days. Found a massive inedible piece that was all fat and gristle and a random over cooked grey pieces of brisket... clearly a slice of brisket that was dryer than cow leather. I didn't see brisket on the menu so really makes me wonder how that got in there. See attached pictures....

The staff were nice enough, but we were hoping for some good breakfast and it was probably the…read moreworst food I've ever eaten. The syrup packs they give were all different and old, like they were collected along the way. The hashbrowns were barely cooked. The omelet was completely gross with what looked like kraft sliced cheese laid on top . I don't understand how simple foods can be made so bad! We aren't fast food people but pretty McDonald's breakfast is better than their food. Super disappointing!

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Paul and Jackie's - Cat fish, fries, coleslaw, white beans, hush puppy

Cat fish, fries, coleslaw, white beans, hush puppy

Paul and Jackie's - "Hickory smoked pulled pork sandwich "

"Hickory smoked pulled pork sandwich "

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The Mailroom

3.9(197 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Everything here is incredible! I thought the KPOP Fries might be a bit gimmicky, but I was so…read morewrong--they're absolutely delicious, and I couldn't get enough of the dipping sauce. You really can't go wrong with the steaks. I had the buttery ribeye cap, and it absolutely lived up to its name. The meat was incredibly tender with a rich, buttery flavor. My husband ordered the skirt steak chimi, and the chimichurri was so fresh, oniony, and flavorful that I kept dipping my steak into it. Hands down the best chimichurri I've ever had! The cocktails were excellent too, from a perfectly refreshing mojito to their bramble. Our server, Justice, was attentive, knowledgeable, and gave fantastic recommendations that made the meal even better. One thing that really stood out was how kid-friendly they are, especially for such a nice restaurant. We visited between 2-4 p.m., and more than half the tables had children, which made for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. I'm so glad we finally tried this place, and I already can't wait to come back and explore more of their creative menu!

First the positive, the service and the dining area were nice and comfortable…read more 1. The fried beef tacos were deep fry too long. Instead of a golden brown it was more of a dark burnt brown. 2. Crispy Pan Seared chicken look like a deep fried chicken patty with lettuce and tomato sprinkled on top Lala gourmet. Terrible. 3. Sizzling surf and turf platter. They guacamole was put under a heat lamp and was dark green when it finally came to the table. Stick with the hamburgers better yet go to five guys at least they do that only.

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Strawberry Cheese cake

The Mailroom - Strawberry Cheese cake

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The Mailroom - The Mailroom was celebrating their 2nd birthday

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The Mailroom was celebrating their 2nd birthday

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Clyde's of Clarksville

4.3(67 reviews)
4.5 mi

We didn't know this was connected to the golf course , might have worn a different shirt, but it…read morewas fine. The hostess got to quickly and with a smile. The dining room was clean spacious and looked like it was newly decorated. The menu was nice and they had good cocktails available. The food was delicious, the drinks were delicious, but the real star of our dining experience at Clyde's was our server Jen. She is so sweet, excited and genuinely happy to be there. My sweet tea was never empty and she checked in on us, but not too much (you know what i mean). To the genius that hired Jen, great job. To Jen, thank you for being you.

We came to Clyde's for lunch. This is our fourth time visiting. Our waitress (Jen) was one of the…read morenicest women I have ever met. My gracious she was polite, helpful and kind!!!! She has a big, beautiful smile too! I ordered a house salad and added grilled chicken. It was incredible. My mouth is watering as I am thinking about it. The menu states the house salad is made with mixed greens. When I've had mixed greens before they've been bitter but these are not. Chopped carrots, little tomatoes and croutons are included covered in homemade ranch dressing. I don't think I breathed while eating it. It really hit the spot! The whole restaurant is very clean. Every employee seemed busy and working together as a team. Keep up the good work!

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