Father Tom's Pub - Cookeville

Our waitress was fantastic, and we enjoyed eating outside where dogs are welcome. The only downside was the price, and my husband's fish was overcooked. However, I would still recommend it.

We discovered this hidden gem on Trip Advisor, and it truly exceeded our expectations! We were just passing through for one night. The selection of draft beers is impressive, and both bartenders demonstrated excellent knowledge of the offerings. The menu had a wide variety of options to choose from! We sat at the bar and received outstanding service from both bartenders. I highly recommend this place!

The waitress was extremely friendly and helpful. The outdoor patio provided the perfect setting for a get-together with friends!

The restaurant was busy, but the hostess was quick to find a chair for my 91-year-old mother, which was incredibly thoughtful and kind! Thank you! When my mom inquired about fresh brewed coffee, the waitress promptly assured her that it would just take a minute to make some. My mom ordered a dish—though I can't recall exactly what it was—but the waitress suggested a softer option, recognizing that my mother wears dentures. The food was excellent! You have an amazing staff! Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Thank you!

The atmosphere was very pleasant, and it was quite busy for lunch on a Friday at 1 PM. I was the only one waiting to be seated and was overlooked by all four waitstaff for about eight minutes. There wasn't enough outdoor seating (which we preferred), so we ended up eating inside. We both ordered the Ollie burger and french fries. It took more than 30 minutes to be served. We weren't asked how we wanted our burgers cooked, and when they arrived, they were extremely overcooked and dry. When I inquired with the waitress about the lack of options for cooking preference, citing that both burgers were overcooked and dry, she shrugged and said that choices were only available during dinner service, not lunch. Despite being overcooked, the burger was lukewarm, and the fries were decent but also lukewarm. Our rating would have easily been five stars had the food been cooked properly and served hot, and if the waitstaff had been a bit more attentive. This was my first visit to the restaurant, chosen for my birthday based on its reviews. I was somewhat disappointed but might consider coming back for dinner, though I won't return for lunch if this is their policy. Overall, the restaurant was quite clean!