I'm writing this review as a long-time resident of Orlando, Florida, so trust me....I know good…read morefood when I experience it! Cookeville is such a small, quaint, and friendly town with such genuine charm to it. My husband and I visit his mimi every year and as part of our tradition, we select a restaurant in town to eat at to give her a break from cooking us meals. This year we chose Spankies! We were greeted by warm, welcoming faces, and the restaurant's ambiance felt comfortable and inviting. We ordered quite a variety from the menu! And every single dish, from the starters, to the entrées, to the sides were each absolutely delicious! You cannot go wrong with any order. 5 stars for a lovely experience!

Stopped by on a Sunday with friends before heading home. We…read morewere looking for a local spot with a variety of options for our group of four, and this place fit the bill. The menu had something for everyone--from salads to burgers and classic bar food. The tostada salad was a hit I forgot to take a picture. I have mixed feelings about the visit. While the food was a hit (everyone enjoyed their orders), the service was a bit slow. It took a while after being seated, to place our orders, and finally get our food. Our server was very sweet, but seemed stretched thin--possibly juggling too many tables. Overall, a decent local stop with a solid menu, but be prepared for a more relaxed pace when it comes to service.

Absolutely amazing experience! Brianna was an amazing…read morewaitress! The steak tip sandwich was worth coming back for all the way from Delaware! The interior and exterior of this place are awesome and make you soak in the experience of being here! Thank you!

They have a good selection of (rotating) draft beers. I had the Neuben sandwich/burger and it was…read morepretty good. Generous serving of grilled corned beef! They have a patio and live music on end of the week evenings. The staff was pretty friendly and accommodating.

Phenomenal service! We were able to get the waitress we requested. We didn't have to wait long for…read moreeither a table or the food. The restaurant was clean. The food tasted good but wasn't just outstanding.

5 of us went for lunch on a Saturday. The place was packed and our server (Kaitlyn?) did a great…read morejob. Food was good and reasonably priced. I had the salmon entree with broccoli and rice. Lots of food options including some healthier choices as well. Solid overall experience!

12-21-24 Having eaten here a year ago and absolutely…read moreloved it, we were only too happy to come back when it was suggested for lunch. Our server Rachel was quick to greet us, friendly, and helpful. Brick walls, wood block sculptures, and old black and white photos of the town serve as decor, making the place very welcoming. A couple rounds of local beers started us and then we were off in earnest. The fried pickle spears were just as perfect as we remembered. Huge, hot, sour, and delicious, served with dijonaisse dipping sauce. Everything we ordered was delicious and each person at the table thought theirs was best. A smoked ham, cheese, and fig sandwich... cheese quesadillas... pork belly sliders... steak and mushroom wrap... all great. Our only disappointment was the gumbo. It tasted more like a bland bean soup. No seafood flavor and non existent seasonings, but even that wasn't enough to bring this place down. We cannot recommend highly enough!

3.5 Bc my mother has not stopped talking about this…read morerestaurant, I was in the area so I had to go. Upon arriving I almost turned around and left. The host was so RUDE. It was very much an inconvenience. I grabbed the Teriyaki Tuna. It was yummy! It was sear and could have went just a bit longer. It was yummy.

We had my daughter's graduation party there and everything was fantastic. We booked the meeting…read moreroom and it was a perfect place to have a private family gathering to celebrate. The entire staff was fantastic, and the food was all perfect

Nick's is an absolute gem located not far from I-40 in Cookeville. As someone who lives in…read moreNashville surrounded by great restaurants, the culinary scene in Cookeville is often underwhelming to me. But Nick's is absolutely spectacular! The atmosphere of this spacious restaurant is classy with great views from atop the hill. The waitstaff is incredible! And the prime rib is among the best I've ever had! The loaded baked potato is cooked to literal perfection. The only letdown was the unimpressive blue cheese dressing. But everything else was amazing! Get that prime rib!!

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!

I'm going with 5-stars for Rey's. Is it the best Mexican food that I've ever had. No. But it's…read morevery, very good. So good, in fact, that I ate there both nights that I spent in Cookeville. The first evening, I had chicken enchiladas. The second night, a ground beef burrito. Everything was tasty and super-fresh. They serve a simple little garnish/side of lettuce, pico, and sour cream. Nothing fancy, but you can taste the freshness. The beans and rice were excellent, also. Chips and salsa, you ask? Superb. The salsa is excellent. I'd probably prefer a little more zing. But the flavor was great and, get this...it's nice and chunky, which I love. Great chips, too. Like everything else, fresh. The service is wonderful, too. Very nice staff. The parking lot was packed both nights. Always a great sign, especially for Monday and Tuesday. Monday was bingo night and Tuesday was trivia. It was rather noisy, but patrons were having a blast. I would definitely go back!

Not as authentic as somewhere like El Milagro, but food still tastes great. We had a party of 15+…read moreand still had great service. Menu prices range from a few dollars for an a la carte taco to nearly $30 for some seafood dishes. Portions are massive, so be prepared to take home leftovers. Unfortunately, their to-go boxes aren't compartmentalized. The restaurant was clean with typical Mexican restaurant atmosphere.

Phenomenal Barbecue at reasonable prices ! If you go once you will go back again and again and you…read morewon't regret it because you'll be hooked!

First time eating here since moving to Cookeville. Great pulled pork, and brisket. Very clean and…read moreprompt service. Looking forward to sitting on the patio soon.

El Tapatio's is authentic Mexican food with a nice atmosphere and clean dining area! The fresh…read moresalsa and chips were great too! The wait staff was very friendly and helpful!! Great place for lunch and affordable as well ! Check them out!

We were seated immediately on a Friday night and the service was on point! Great ambiance. The…read morestreet tacos I ordered were great too, but the one with chorizo was too salty. The steak one was the best! Good beans and decent pico de gallo that came with it. Would recommend and would come back.

Currently sitting here watching the final four... empty beer glass going on 10 minutes now. 5…read moreemployees doing absolutely NOTHING 5 feet from me.

First time in and didn't know what to expect. Connor took great care of us and with the Happy Hour…read moremenu and rolls we enjoyed our meal. We will be back. Can't complain at all for what it is and meet all my expectations.