what a lovely Mother's Day treat...wonderful atmosphere, friendly people, good service and best of all...yummy food ! Just like eating at my Grannie's Sunday table. Pros: good southern... More

what a lovely Mother's Day treat...wonderful atmosphere, friendly people, good service and best of all...yummy food ! Just like eating at my Grannie's Sunday table. Pros: good southern food Cons: too many people know about it
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Took my wife and 5 children there on vacation. Shared a table with another family. The food was excellent southern-style chicken, pork chops and more sides than you can shake a stick at. The... More

Took my wife and 5 children there on vacation. Shared a table with another family. The food was excellent southern-style chicken, pork chops and more sides than you can shake a stick at. The staff was attentive and plenty of food was provided. We paid more for breakfast at the hotel than for this enjoyable meal. It was great fun meeting other people while sharing a meal. There was something for everyone, even my most picky kid. If we ever go back to Nashville, we will be visiting them again. Pros: Great food, fun family-style, great staff, good price Cons: None
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Well, I work in the airline industry and can fly anywhere in the country on a moment's notice. For my mother's Birthday last September, we flew to Nashvile to eat at my mom's most favorite... More

Well, I work in the airline industry and can fly anywhere in the country on a moment's notice. For my mother's Birthday last September, we flew to Nashvile to eat at my mom's most favorite restraunt in all of the United States.. Monell's. Our little group consisted of my parents, my 2-year-old son, and myself. We have been on many cruises and in other situations where you have to sit with strangers and eat. Unless you have some sort of a phobia about eating with strangers, it is such a fun time getting to know the people at your table. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and is planning to have her surgery next week. Guess where we are going for some TRUE COMFORT FOOD? Monell's. They have a Koi pond out front, and a little gazebo in the garden. One of the hostesses gave us some fish food and let my son feed the fishes. They had a sippy cup for him to use (how thoughtful) at lunch, and sang my mom the funniest restaurant birthday song ever! When my mom is no longer with us, I hope Monell's is still open for a long long time, because it will remind me of her everytime we go. Oh yeah, the food is great, too. :) Pros: food, atmosphere, people Cons: could use an airport shuttle service!
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My friends (7 of us) and I arrived on a Saturday morning around 9am and the restaurant was already packed with people waiting. They don't take reservations, so it was a wait of over an hour (they... More

My friends (7 of us) and I arrived on a Saturday morning around 9am and the restaurant was already packed with people waiting. They don't take reservations, so it was a wait of over an hour (they said this was an unusually long wait). It was worth the wait. We sat down to the best southern cooking I've ever had. This was our first time in Nashville and I'd heard this was the place to go for a great southern breakfast. I must say it exceeded our expectations. Food is served family style and is all you can eat. I couldn't even eat half the stuff they passed around, but what I had was fantastic. The corn pudding is to die for! The biscuits were fluffy, tender and crispy on the edges - perfection. The hash browns were awesome and everything else was just fabulous. My only criticism is of the orange juice - it tasted like canned stuff, not fresh. But another friend of mine thought it was great. So expect a wait, but also expect the food to be worth it. Pros: Excellent southern cooking at a great price Cons: There may be a wait since they don't take reservations
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I just had Monell's cater an event at my home and they did an excellent job. I ended up serving stuffed jalepenos, pigs in a blanket and fried chicken and it was very delicious and my guests... More

I just had Monell's cater an event at my home and they did an excellent job. I ended up serving stuffed jalepenos, pigs in a blanket and fried chicken and it was very delicious and my guests devoured every piece. Monell's sent Patty over to serve and help me out and she is fabulous! She served, cleaned, and oversaw the food and beverages completely, freeing me up to enjoy the party. I highly recommend Monell's Catering!!! Pros: Easy, delicious catering with superb staff Cons: none
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I recently visited Monell's for the first time and I will have to say I was very impressed. On our first visit breakfast was being served. I am not a very big breakfast lover but I will have to say... More

I recently visited Monell's for the first time and I will have to say I was very impressed. On our first visit breakfast was being served. I am not a very big breakfast lover but I will have to say that everything they served was very good. The food kept coming out and all the food I tasted was well worth our trip. My family and friends are planning to visit again when dinner is being served and I cannot wait to experience the great tasting home cooked foods that will be served. If you like good home cooked meals and have a big appetite, then Monell's is the place for you.....Can't wait to go back.............. Pros: GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE Cons: ????????CAN'T THINK OF ANY????????
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I've been a frequent customer of Monell's Express for years and thought the restaurant would be the PERFECT Nashville experience for our Family Reunion dinner. My entire family came to Nashville to... More

I've been a frequent customer of Monell's Express for years and thought the restaurant would be the PERFECT Nashville experience for our Family Reunion dinner. My entire family came to Nashville to celebrate both my Grandmother's 80th Birthday and my wedding, being held the same weekend. I called Michael King, the owner, months in advance to reserve the private room for a 6:30pm dinner and set a menu. He refused to book their private room before 8 pm, no exceptions, but that we were welcome to come before 6:30 and wait for tables to open up. For such a special occassion, I asked if he would reconsider - but he refused, and was quite rude about it. Very rude, actually. They've lost me as a customer forever. I tell everyone I know to visit the Germantown Cafe around the corner - where we had our Family dinner - they were AMAZING, excellent food, service and wine list. It's a perfect place to take your out of town guests for the ultimate Nashville experience! Pros: Food is Excellent Cons: The owner is very Rude!
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I've been a frequent customer of Monell's Express for years and thought the restaurant would be the PERFECT Nashville experience for our Family Reunion dinner. My entire family came to Nashville to... More

I've been a frequent customer of Monell's Express for years and thought the restaurant would be the PERFECT Nashville experience for our Family Reunion dinner. My entire family came to Nashville to celebrate both my Grandmother's 80th Birthday and my wedding, being held the same weekend. I called Michael King, the owner, months in advance to reserve the private room for a 6:30pm dinner and set a menu. He refused to book their private room before 8 pm, no exceptions, but that we were welcome to come before 6:30 and wait for tables to open up. For such a special occassion, I asked if he would reconsider - but he refused, and was quite rude about it. Very rude, actually. They've lost me as a customer forever. tell everyone I know to visit the Germantown Cafe around the corner - where we had our Family dinner - they were AMAZING, excellent food, service and wine list. It's a perfect place to take your out of town guests for the ultimate Nashville experience!
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All I can say is WOW!!! I was recently in Nashville for a wedding and we visited Monell's for Brunch. Everything was great. It made me feel like I was home.

All I can say is WOW!!! I was recently in Nashville for a wedding and we visited Monell's for Brunch. Everything was great. It made me feel like I was home.
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How awesome is this place? Well, pretty awesome and that's putting it mildly. Wasn't keen on the family style situation, but I soon got over that part. Now on to the food.. The food was some of... More

How awesome is this place? Well, pretty awesome and that's putting it mildly. Wasn't keen on the family style situation, but I soon got over that part. Now on to the food.. The food was some of the best food man! I'm telling you right now, check this place out. For lunch is was super reasonable. I think it was like $12 or somthing. All that food for $12? This is all you can eat too!! You can have sweet tea, regular tea or lemonade to drink. I almost didn't want to write another great review because next time I go I'll probably have to wait longer than 30 min. I think the words out though :) Pros: Some of the best southern style food anywhere!
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