Friendly Service, Good Food, great location right on the water. We were searching for a restaurant…read moreto eat at on the water at center hill lake on a Tuesday and every place seemed to be closed with the exception of this restaurant. The menu is fairly diverse but no fancy meals here. Chicken tenders, catfish, shrimp, burgers and salads. Everyone in our party of 6 was happy and would eat there again without hesitation. If you find yourself on the lake needing a place to eat give them a try.

Great location. We sat on the water and it was beautiful and peaceful. I ordered the grilled…read morecatfish. Best catfish I ever had and the piece was huge. The service was exceptional. We don't live close by, but we will be back.

The food was excellent! We had fried oysters & fries (meaty, not shoe string fries) and the shrimp…read moreand grits. Both were delicious! Food was hot and fresh. Also tried the gator bites and chicken wings. Very good too! Attentive service and the Christian music playing set the atmosphere, which was peaceful. The owners were very nice and friendly. We will definitely be back and tell everyone we know.

We were pleasantly surprised by this little gem! The seafood is soooo fresh - it felt like we were…read moreon the coast eating today's catch! The burgers are well prepared and have some creative flare! We will absolutely be back! We had the Cowboy Candy Appetizer, crab and shrimp boil (mix Cajun and and By the Bay seasonings), Lobster Rolls, and Bacon Jammer Smashburger!

No frills seafood store in Cookeville TN. I'm from Maryland originally so I really wasn't expecting…read moretoo much here in the middle of the country. So my surprise when the uncooked jumbo shrimp we got for a recipe at home ended up tasting totally fresh and delicious! Service was very accommodating and friendly - good to know this exists in Cookeville! Will be back!

Don't overlook this little gem hidden in Cookeville. It reminded us of being in New Orlean's with…read moregreat seafood. I got the shrimp poboy and my husband got the flounder platter. We both agreed that he won this round. Their housemade tartar sauce is worth your weight in gold. Would definitely recommend!

Good atmosphere & great scenery. Best fried pickles I've ever been served…read more My group consisted of 3 couples (6 individuals total). Even when we rarely go out for boat days (usually in priest or old hickory) we avoid packed outdoor food venues, but it wasn't too bad on a Sunday afternoon here. No wait & plenty of outdoor seating with ample space between tables. One thing all of us mask wearers noticed was that the staff & servers were not masked at all, they didn't even have masks on them, & very few of the patrons coming & going had mask on either. Must be due to the geopolitical views of the people in the area. This concerned me & I kept my mask on the entire time except while eating since the staff were not masked & walking by closely and often. I won't let that factor into the review but it needs to be noted for others who look here for guidance. There were several drink specials & food specials made known to us by our server immediately & he was quick to fill our drink orders of mango habanero bloody marys & pontoon punch which are both highly recommend by our party. I ordered some fried pickles to split up & they are very different & exceptionally good. They are slivers of pickle spears fried in a manner that resembles fried green beans. Everybody raved about them & they were gone quickly. One order was almost enough to share for 4-5 people. Half of the party ordered club sandwiches & the other half ordered burgers & fish tacos. The fish tacos were stated to be better than Sams on old hickory & as good as some served on the Florida panhandle in PCB, Pensacola, Destin etc. the club sandwich was nothing to write home about, pretty basic & fairly bland. The Mac & cheese is well above average & could make the cut of the top 10 I've had in the middle Tennessee area. IMPORTANT NOTE. THEY CHARGE A 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more. If I was on the lake I'd probably come back, I'd expect to see masks on the staff though.

Grouper sandwich ok, chicken quesadilla ok...what wasn't ok was the chips and salsa. Salsa tastes…read morehorrible! Waitress brought the appetizer out AFTER we finished our meal. She told us it was lost and asked if we still wanted it, told her we were ok but it was brought out anyway. Very disappointed in the high dollar appetizer and dining experience. Also, why don't the servers have sections instead of taking turns with customers....seems like it would be easier to give the servers sections instead of every 3rd or 4th table, which seems like it would be difficult to keep up with. Very disappointing and not worth the $$$ it costs!

Unlimited crab night, kinda expected more. The potato's were mush and inedible. Corn was gross. One…read morepiece in one order. The first order of crab didn't want to break or come out of the shell, it was too cold. The rest of our orders were hot and nicely broken. The butter is garlic butter? It's very off putting for us, this tastes like butter you brush on bread for garlic bread. Our service was super slow. The waiter tried to keep up after we initially got our first order 45 minutes after we got there. He was also the bar tender, it took quite a while to get our margarita flight too. I won't be back for this and it's really the only reason we visited. To get your moneys worth, you'd need to have two plus hours to waste waiting for your food.

The food we had was excellent-(fajitas) as well as the drink. We seen somebody at the bar that had…read morethe oysters and they looked amazing. I haven't been back, but I would certainly go again.!

We always have the best experience there at Catch! The chef always comes out to say hello and we…read moremeet a new friend at the bar every time truly! We moved here from Cali and love it here and it's better than most all places in Cali THANK YOU TEAM GREAT JOB

The food was incredible. The Service was impeccable. It was an all around great experience. The…read morerestaurant was beautiful. It was a great way to celebrate my birthday. Can't wait to go back. I highly recommend the surf and turf. Lobster tail delicious and that filet. It practically melts in your mouth. OMG. Thank you everyone for a fabulous evening I

The food is incredible at Ace's. We got the mushroom Marsala Parmesan appetizer that comes with…read moredelicious homemade bread. My husband got the salmon and thoroughly enjoyed it. I got the pasta dish and had to take it home as I got full on the appetizer. The owner, his daughter and granddaughter came by and spoke to us to ensure all was well. It was!! We will return and bring our loved ones to this family friendly jewel in Smithville, TN.

I am incredibly disappointed by our experience surrounding my parents' 55th wedding anniversary…read moredinner. Earlier that afternoon, I called the restaurant and asked if I could drop off flowers and a few balloons to surprise my parents when they arrived for dinner. I was told no because there was nowhere to store them. I suggested placing them on the inside porch area where no one sits or the inside unused bar (see pictures), out of the way until our reservation time, but was again told no. After speaking with a second employee and explaining that this was for my parents' 55th wedding anniversary, I still received the same response. What was most disappointing was the lack of willingness to help create a special moment for longtime customers. My parents dine here frequently (in fact, just last weekend!), and this small gesture would have meant so much to them. For a locally owned business in a small community, I expected a greater focus on customer experience and hospitality. When we arrived for our 7:00 p.m. reservation, it was apparent there were several places where a vase of flowers could have been tucked away until we were seated. We also were not seated until around 7:20, did not place our food order until nearly 8:00, and did not leave until after 9:00. To be clear, the food was excellent. The quality of the meal itself was not the issue. What I cannot get past is that the staff was unwilling to accommodate a very simple request that would have helped make a once-in-a-lifetime milestone celebration feel truly special. The only solution offered was for me to arrive 10 minutes early with the flowers and balloons. Unfortunately, I was driving in from out of town, coordinating with my parents, dropping off my dog, and heading directly to the restaurant, so that was not feasible. My parents were disappointed, and honestly, so was I. This felt like a missed opportunity to show a little flexibility and create a memorable experience for loyal customers celebrating a remarkable 55 years of marriage. Hospitality is about more than serving great food. It's about helping people celebrate life's special moments, and in this case, I feel the restaurant fell short.

The seafood was top notch, staff were so sweet, friendly and helpful. The young woman who was…read morebussing tables and running orders went above and beyond to do a good job and it was just her 5th day. Keep this girl, she's wonderful! Shrimp tasted like no other shrimp I've had before. They melted in my mouth. If we lived local we'd be back regularly.

Really great seafood! Ate there twice in 2 days! Fantastic service. Wish we had one where we live!read more

Very nice views with great food and service. Staff were great and the onion rings were wonderful..read more

Six of us had a late Sunday dinner lunch here on recommendation from a friend. The selection of…read morefoods was amazing. The chef did a perfect job on every single meal.

The good was brought out in a timely manner and delicious. We enjoyed the servers and they were…read morevery kind.

The best bbq you can get outside of Texas, hands down! Super tender, high quality brisket, pulled…read morepork and ribs that fall right off the bone. Excellent smoked meats! The sides were also winners with a great refreshing potato salad, and fried okra and ranch that was so tasty! Amazing, friendly service (thanks, Chloe!), all staff were quick to refill my drink and check in to see if I needed anything. Great ambiance inside the restaurant and outside with the patio seating. Highly recommend if you're in the area or nearby to come on by!