Comment Archives: Locations: 2 Stars
Re: “Chappy's”
Chappy’s in Nashville “specializing” in New Orleans and Creole food, we wanted to see for ourselves. I have not been there for dinner, but I have eaten lunch there and that fried chicken sandwich was very delicious. When we walked in, the vibe was depressing; no one was upbeat and it seemed like everything was moving in slow motion, and the décor was French quarter on a messy budget.
Our server told us about his likes and the specials, and delivered the bread with an array of butters. We looked over the menu and decided to go with an appetizer and soup to start. The fried green tomatoes were just ok a little bland for my taste, but the parmesan cheese, and sauce helped it out. When I saw corn and crab bisque, I had to order it and the soup was good. For entrée, I ordered the chicken ship island (it was a shipwreck) the chicken breast had no flavor, I could not find it at all, and I even looked under the table. I chose not to get the rice du jour; I chose the mixed vegetables and it looked like a hot mess served on a plate. My guest ordered grilled bbq spice shrimp and it was not spicy, but he added the Chappys hot sauce and it worked that out. He loved the rice du jour but all in all it was just ok. Being a New Orleans style restaurant, I saw bread pudding on the menu and really wanted it; however, I no longer had and appetite.
Chappy’s has a plenty of space on the inside and descent parking out back. They also have jazz night and offer cooking classes. It has been open since 2006 and how it has been said to be the best Cajun restaurant in Nashville, but really there is not many around here. The owner is really a cool fun guy who chats with the every guest, but hopefully they can get it together so the place can stick around.
Re: “Arnold's Country Kitchen”
I am a southern boy, so when I heard of Arnold’s Country Kitchen and all of their accolades, I had to go. I grabbed my big appetite cousin and we headed over the railroad tracks. Luckily we got there just before the big rush, the place was almost packed, but fifteen minutes later there was a line outside the door and it spilled over into the parking area. The place is small with just a few tables but that’s cool. It wouldn’t hurt them to do a deep cleaning. The order line, plates, and eating utensils reminded me of a prison cafeteria (never been, but seen them on TV).
So we are about to order and the good thing is, you can see all the food you are about to devour (especially my beloved CHESS PIE). It was Tuesday so I ordered the meatloaf, 1 piece of catfish, candied yams, turnip greens, mac & cheese, hot water cornbread and chess pie of course. My cousin ordered the meatloaf as well, along with the same sides plus the white beans. Everything was just ok, but the turnip greens were missing that love and extra home cooked flavor. The meatloaf was not my fave but edible; however, the mac and cheese was the winner on the plate. The chess pie was average (try Rose’s home-style catering and bakery chess squares). I made the catfish work with a lil added hot sauce. Oh boy I wish they would have had some good sweet red Kool-Aid ha-ha.
One of the good things was the service, they moved the line pretty fast and everyone had a smile on their face. They recognized the regulars, and chit chatted with every guest. The price for portion size of food is pretty accurate. I can’t say it’s the best meat and three in Nashville, but all in all the food was average nothing to tell mother about. This establishment is part of Nashville’s’ history, but James Beard award winner, I don’t think so. More important, this is a Nashville institution that the people here love.
Re: “Amerigo”
Typical chain food. Nashville has much better to offer.
Re: “The Rutledge”
First off let me say, the sound system is GREAT.
With that said, the sound GUY is a complete and utter fucking asshole. If you EVER play there be prepared to be talked down and smarted off to while you're trying to do a simple fucking sound check. There's a reason why this place doesn't have a lot of traffic, because of the jerk-off sound guy and shitty booking agent that books whoever he wants with you regardless of what you say and doesn't even notify you before you make show posters after emailing him 10 times in a week.
Yep you have been warned if you want to put up with all that bullshit to play a lousy show there.
Re: “International Market And Restaurant”
Went here on lunch today. Fast service and pleasant staff. The food however was not the greatest. :( Meat was overcooked and food was somewhat blan. The market part had most basic essentials (most of which you could find in a regular grocery store), but not much else.
Re: “The Rock Bar”
Was there sat aug 19,2012 The bands rocked drinks were good n cold..very small crowd though!! Suprised because the bands were awesome !
Re: “Rippy's Smokin' Bar & Grill”
Not sure which BBQ place the other reviewer went to but it definitely wasn't rippy's... Service was horrible, I felt like I was imposing on the staff to ask for a refill on my flat soda. I had to drink soda because the beer they brought me was warm. Ribs were dried out and a big let down considering they boast to have the best in Nashville. I never write negative reviews but had to on this one. Open for other suggestions!
Re: “Miel”
With its decor as dull and comfortless as a disused bus station, its dining room placed inches from the non-foyered entry door and fronting the half-walled kitchen from which crashes and bangs thunder regularly every few seconds, and its vistas of a suburban strip-mall, Miel's ambiance rates lower that of than many chain restaurants, much less what one would expect for haute cuisine. The service, too, is shockingly bad; non-existent much of the time (no offer to refill wine or coffee -- actually, no initial offer to SERVE wine or coffee!; although we were only one of three couples in his section, our waiter left our entrees dallying on the counter so long, the hostess finally served them; our bottle of wine arrived ten minutes AFTER the entrees), punctuated by disruptive bouts of rudeness (interrupting a romantic toast; offering to let the escorted married lady taste the wine her husband had ordered, not the gentleman, as is proper; commenting derisively on the gentleman's request for additional service). The food is divine, although portions may be somewhat meager. IF this boit had someone as devoted to ensuring its good service and ambiance as the chef evidently devotes himself to its cuisine, Miel would be a sweet treat indeed. As it stands now, however, the experience is simply too bitter to endure.
Re: “Demos' Steak And Spaghetti House”
The grilled salmon was dry and rather tasteless. Our table placement was very poor, it was later-8:30 or so, is that late? I suppose the staff was ending their day and getting doing prep work for the next day.
I was lucky enough to have a delightful view of the inside of the grimy looking kitchen? I could see a waiter with his pants undone tucking in his shirt, a waitress emptying garbage cans then mopping the floor, then she proceeded to sweep under a few tables, several waitresses were rattling around with salt and pepper shakers... It wasn't that crowded and certainly there may have been other tables available-even if we had to wait a few minutes would have been more preferred than the terrible table we had. My husband enjoyed the steak he was served and we loved the spinach appetizer.
Re: “Sperry's Restaurant”
Just did Sperry's again for about the 10 time, all the while hoping I would somehow find the love my spouse has for this place. Sadly, no. While being legend in Nashville it's all smoke and mirrors (er, "grease and dust" would be more appropriate). Decor strait out of "Jolly Ox" era of steakhouses circa 1972. Menu is very standard AARP fare, beef, chicken, pork chop, salmon and one other fish/shell food. Grim salad bar, dungeon like interior, and average age of customer = 70. Reasonable wine list, good bar service, food is high quality and tasty but, heavily salted and bathed in butter and or cheap cheese. Nothing close to "light and natural" here with perhaps the exception of the crab cakes (exceptional). If you long for the feel of a chain midscale steakhouse from the 1970's complete with the accumulated filth of the past 40 years coupled with reasonably good but, heavy food at a price close to double what it should be then, Sperry's is for you.
Re: “The Original Nooley's”
I have heard such good things about this place but when I went it was either an bad day for them or they had a new cook. I had the red beans tried the red beans and rice and a cup of sausage gumbo. Red beans and rice tasted like I cooked some white rice opened up a can of red beans that had been stirred together with boiled onions and about 3 pieces of sausage. The stuff out of a box at the grocery is even better. The same for the gumbo, there is no depth in the taste, it's just very bland. For such inexpensive ingredients to begin with you would think that they would spend a little more time trying to add some flavor. Isn't that what Cajun is suppose to be?
Re: “Taziki's”
Taziki's Cool Springs was a big disappointment. In Nashville/Brentwood we have a great Greek/Med place in Kalamatas but you have to stand in line, order your food and they don't serve wine or beer (you can bring your own, however) I was envisioning Taziki's as a nice sit-down restaurant where a waiter comes to your table, takes your order and delivers your food and wine. Well, it's not like that and the food was very mediocre. The balsamic vinegrette is the strangest dressing I've ever seen. It will be lost in the fray at Cool Springs but what a waste of the former Zola's location. Maybe they've gotten too big but the food was very "chain-like" not up to the 4 and 5 star reviews they have received in Birmingham and closer to home.
I was really looking forward to the Taziki's "restaurant" but will not be going back. You can't beat Kalamata's if you are craving Mediterranean--it's worth standing in line for.
Re: “Burger Up”
Thursday night wait wasn’t bad @15 minutes. It was our first time. I asked the waitress how large are the burgers. Her answer was “I don’t know.” My date & I looked at each other (both with yrs of restaurant experience) reading each other’s mind, “the right answer is I don’t know, but I will find out and be right back.” So I demonstrate with a gap between my thumb and index finger are they this big - ¼ inch, this big - ½ inch, or this big - 1 inch. She goes with the ½ inch, which I said “then they are @ 1/3 lb, right?". That was wrong; they are ¼ lb. Our burgers were excellent, cooked correctly - medium rare . Mine had goat cheese and pesto, and his had bacon and sharp cheddar. The presentation was pitiful – a lonely little burger on an otherwise empty plate. The fries which came in a cup were greasy and limp. We told the waiter who was clearing the table about the fries. He asked if we wanted more. Again, we looked at each other. We also split the spinach, bacon and goat cheese salad. It was excellent and a nice large portion. The ambiance was fine; nothing special.
Re: “Bailey and Cato Family Restaurant”
As far as meat-and-threes go, this one just doesn't hold up. The atmosphere is dumpy/awesome, but they skimp on some of the offerings, for instance it's an abomination for a meat-and-three restaurant to serve fake mashed potatoes like B&C does. I get take-out only as it's usually really busy and has little room. We have eaten here several times, and have never been fully impressed. If you're in the mood for soul food, Southern Bred (five minutes away) has MUCH better food and plenty of room to sit.
Re: “TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall”
Totally agree with the other comments, it was didactic and preachy, and not in an honest way.
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Re: “Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill”
who is running this place..girls act like idiots!! i sat with an empty drink at the bar for 10 min while the almost naked immature bartender played with her friend!! my food was great but i felt like i was in a high school. I wanted to know who was managing out of curiosity so i ask the bartender and she pointed to some ganglly looking man standing at the front door staring into outer space. No wonder these girls do what they want and the service sucks, their boss is an idiot too. In the short time he was standing there he never opened the door, said thank you or good bye to any customers coming or going. It had been rain/snow mix that day and watched as a woman walked in and slipped and almost fell. the manager just looked and said nothing, i was in shock. I think it's time for the owner to clean up the place and send the manager packing. If i eat there again it will be to go!!!
Re: “Miro District Food & Drink [Closed]”
The food might be good but I'll never go back. I took my husband there for his 50th birthday along with several friends. They made some cocktails that were not tasty and they wouldn't take them back! We even talked to the mgr and he refused!
Re: “Zumi Sushi Japanese Kitchen”
bad waitresses need more experinced watresses love the chicken noodle kind of
Re: “Sunflower Cafe”
The food is excellent, but I'm
giving this restaurant a poor review because of their parking attendant. I went there today and was trying to exit the parking lot instead of park where he wanted me to, and he proceeded to pound on my window so hard I'm surprised it didn't break, and then yelled at me not to ignore him. I won't be returning, he really ruined the place for me.