Best Restaurants in Cookeville
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Cookeville
These ten locally owned, sit-down restaurants are physically located in Cookeville and have current evidence of operation in the available sources. They cover Southern and American fare, Cajun food, Italian, Mexican, and Thai; price levels are approximate relative categories, not menu quotes.
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37 Cedar Restaurant and Bar
37 Cedar Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506
37 Cedar is a downtown restaurant and bar serving American-style food. Review excerpts on its website mention the atmosphere, drinks, and dishes such as burgers and salmon.
Fire & Vine
115 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Fire & Vine is a downtown restaurant serving wood-fired pizza and other meals. Review excerpts on its website praise the pizza, patio, and availability of gluten-free options.
Father Tom’s Pub
32 N Cedar Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
Father Tom’s Pub is a pub-style restaurant in Cookeville. Review excerpts on its website mention its atmosphere, burgers, and draft beer.
Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill
53 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill is a downtown restaurant serving Cajun and American food. Review excerpts describe its Cajun flavors, New Orleans-style atmosphere, and seafood and pasta options.
Irrationale Kitchen+Taps
1227 N Washington Ave, Suite 100, Cookeville, TN 38501
Irrationale Kitchen+Taps serves scratch-made American food and offers brunch and craft beer. Review excerpts on its website mention brunch, burgers, sweet potato fries, and local beer.
El Magueyal Mexican Restaurant
1068 E 10th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
El Magueyal is a Mexican restaurant in Cookeville. Reviews on its website mention its chile relleno, chimichangas, and friendly service.
House of Thai Restaurant
208 E 8th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
House of Thai is a Thai restaurant in Cookeville, with dine-in service and a broad menu. Reviewer comments mention the food, selection, and attentive staff.
Mamma Rosa’s Italian Restaurant
200 S Lowe Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
Mamma Rosa’s is a family-style Italian restaurant serving pizza and other Italian food. Recent reviewer excerpts describe generous portions, stromboli, and New York-style pizza.
Mauricio’s Italian Restaurant
232 N Peachtree Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
Mauricio’s is an Italian restaurant in Cookeville. It has a strong showing in the current Cookeville restaurant ranking, and reviewers describe its Italian meals and service favorably.