When I was a kid growing up, we had Elias Brothers Big Boy. When we came down here to visit my grandma, I was confused because it was Shoney's Big Boy. I guess at some point Shoney's had a spat with Big Boy and so it became Shoney's. I learned this the hard way one year when I mistakenly ordered a "Big Boy". She looked at me like I had killed her dog. This Shoney's probably won't kill your dog, but it might kill you. The several times I've been here, the service is usually slightly below average. I'm not sure if this is because nobody wants to be here or if its just exceedingly busy. Today I had to wait to pay while the hostess ran around looking for the cashier who was apparently engaged in cleaning the gentleman's bathroom. She tried to hand this task off to another employee to said "I don't like cleaning no mans room!". Still, if you are looking for dinner and a show, Shoney's will satisfy, but just barely.
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Craven M.
You should ALL be fired! The worst place ever! I wouldn't feed my dog that shit they call food. How 1 person from your "so called" corporate office can walk into ANY Shoney's and not be repulsed is beyond me...DOG SHIT!
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Ruiqiu K.
2013/041 I usually round off to the nearest dollar when I tip, and at least 20% for even the most minimum of service. But this was the first time I took out a calculator to figure the tip out to the nearest penny at 15%. The service was one of the most inattentive I've ever experienced. a.) I asked for a cheeseburger. I got a plain burger. To her credit, she charged me for the burger because she wrote down burger. b.) I like to ask for my dessert at the same time as my meal. When she brought out my burger, she said that when I'm ready for my dessert, she'll bring it right out. She quickly left before I could ask for it now. I waited about 20 minutes until she came around again to ask if I wanted that sundae I had asked to be served with my meal. c.) She asked me if I wanted more tea. I said yes, and then she got interrupted by another waitress asking her a question that she never came back to refill the glass. d.) She practically yelled at me when I was spooning off the extra whipped cream off of my sundae. I don't mind whipped cream; I just wasn't planning on eating all of it, just half. In an exasperated tone, she asked why I didn't tell her that I didn't want whipped cream. I didn't need to tell her because I didn't think she'd pay attention (see a-c), and because I don't have a problem taking off some of it myself. As for the food, it was just okay. I had a basic burger (would have preferred it with cheese) and french fries. I don't have any notes on the fries, so it was probably okay. The whipped cream on the sundae made me bloat nearly immediately (glad I didn't eat all of it), and the sundae itself was actually quite good. I have never been in a Shoney's, so I had no idea what to expect. There was a buffet area (which I don't think the waitress offered info on). It was popular enough, as nearly every table around me had plates of fried chicken from it.
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Craig M.
I live just a few blocks from this Shoneys so about once a year I give them another chance to see if it has gotten any better.....IT NEVER DOES....The buffet is moderatlly priced, but there is a reason for that. It's just not very good. On my last visit, I was there for 30 minutes with the fried chicken bin empty and never refilled. Green beans from a can with no flavor at all. I said something to the server and she simply said."Everybody is complaining about the buffet today. Will never darken their doors again.
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Meredith C.
I'm nervous. Really nervous. Like, palms-are-sweaty-knees-weak-arms-are-heavy -there's-vomit-on-his-sweater-already-mom's-spaghetti nervous. I'm holding my breath and jumping in. 3 stars for Shoneys. This may confuse some of you, but I think this high rating is warranted. Why? Is it the food? Could powdered eggs and stacks of luke-warm sausage links under a sneeze guard have a place in this world? Hail Naw. I'll tell you what's so badass about this place - People watching. Heaven on Earth, guys. Did you know that Shoney's is one of the few places in town where you can encounter a language barrier even though everyone claims English as their mother tongue ? Seriously, there's no better place to enjoy a view of the local riff-raff then over a plate of sad pancakes & chicken gristle at the White Bridge Shoney's. Dental problems, same-side-sitters, mullets, matching air brushed t-shirts the couple in the corner picked up on their way home from Panama City Beach - Shoney's has it all. Not to mention all the evidence of physical abuse: So many bruises on so many hoes. They should really consider doubling as a battered women's shelter. $1 off per bruise, $5 for stitches: Charity Shoney's Way. Think of all the tax write-offs. Sounds like a solid business plan to me. The service was solid. The waitress, who I'll call Wanda (because I can't remember her name and she looks like a Wanda), was great. She was there to greet me with a smile and to fill up my mug with a hot beverage they refer to as 'coffee.' She was also quick with the order & quick to deliver the check - just the way I like it. I can't remember the exact amount of the bill- somewhere around $10 - but I felt this was too high for 'coffee' and sad pancakes. I think Shoney's should give you the option to pay in puka shells, VHS tapes, wampum, or some other form of extinct currency in order to get the true value of your meal. Still, while the food isn't my favorite, Shoney's isn't the worst place in the world to go if you're in the mood for some laughs.
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Keleen C.
Terrible service. Food ok. NOT CLEAN. floor around buffet sticky. took forever to be greeted by server and order a drink. Flies love this place. Shoneys is based in Nashville like Bob Evans is based in Ohio. I'd drive to Ohio before I eat here again. Can't believe corporate allows this place to be this bad on the home turf!
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Brandi H.
I would like to preface this by saying I love Shoney's, in particular the Shoney's in Nashville, TN, at White Bridge Road. My parents met here, twenty five years ago when my mom was a server and my dad was a dishwasher. I had more than one birthday dinner here as a kid. My parents even had a sit down dinner with me here when I was ten to tell me (gulp) that there was no tooth fairy. So, although the food quality and service quality has been going down at this location for a while, I kept coming. Tonight was, by far, the worst experience I have ever had at any restaurant ever. My server was very slow, and she messed up both my order (I asked for no onions or mayo, and got both on my burger) and my cousin's order (he asked for no tomatos, and got what seemed to be extra tomatos). But I was willing to overlook that. I asked for a hot fudge cake. Since I can't eat ice cream (gallbladder has issues with dairy products), I suggested to my cousin, in front of my server, that he could eat the ice cream, and he could have the ice cream. Since our service had already been slow, my cousin joked that we should make note of the time. Good thing we did. Twenty two minutes later, I recieved a hot fudge ice cream sundae. I was frustrated, but having been a server, I understood what it was like to juggle a menu and I said forget it, trying to be polite. Then, as I waited at the register, I heard my server, LOUDLY, in the kitchen with the open door, complaining about me to the cook staff. I heard that I was a "liar", that she "knew what [I] said," and how she'd "better be getting a tip." Baffled, my cousin loudly said, "You know we can hear you, right?" I can't imagine what would've been said he let it go further. So, I'll never go back to Shoney's again. And unfortunately, this story will be repeated to many others. The constantly revolving staff, management, and changing menus were offputting enough, but the rudeness is intolerable. Too bad there isn't a "0" stars option.
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Debra M.
I have not been to this Shoneys but the reviews seem to be terrible so I will swing by my usual Wendy's...so Sad ..for all you youngsters out there. This is not theShoney that the original founder Ray Danner was part of...the day he stepped down as CEO I knew it would go down hill ...he was ole school..owner , starter of company he knew every employee..he would make a surprise visit to see if thy were doing their job his was very sweet....it was the best service and very good consistent food...wonder which Bean counter has it now used to be the best burger and onion rings in town
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David O.
When I was a kid growing up, we had Elias Brothers Big Boy. When we came down here to visit my grandma, I was confused because it was Shoney's Big Boy. I guess at some point Shoney's had a spat with Big Boy and so it became Shoney's. I learned this the hard way one year when I mistakenly ordered a "Big Boy". She looked at me like I had killed her dog. This Shoney's probably won't kill your dog, but it might kill you. The several times I've been here, the service is usually slightly below average. I'm not sure if this is because nobody wants to be here or if its just exceedingly busy. Today I had to wait to pay while the hostess ran around looking for the cashier who was apparently engaged in cleaning the gentleman's bathroom. She tried to hand this task off to another employee to said "I don't like cleaning no mans room!". Still, if you are looking for dinner and a show, Shoney's will satisfy, but just barely.
(2)Craven M.
You should ALL be fired! The worst place ever! I wouldn't feed my dog that shit they call food. How 1 person from your "so called" corporate office can walk into ANY Shoney's and not be repulsed is beyond me...DOG SHIT!
(1)Ruiqiu K.
2013/041 I usually round off to the nearest dollar when I tip, and at least 20% for even the most minimum of service. But this was the first time I took out a calculator to figure the tip out to the nearest penny at 15%. The service was one of the most inattentive I've ever experienced. a.) I asked for a cheeseburger. I got a plain burger. To her credit, she charged me for the burger because she wrote down burger. b.) I like to ask for my dessert at the same time as my meal. When she brought out my burger, she said that when I'm ready for my dessert, she'll bring it right out. She quickly left before I could ask for it now. I waited about 20 minutes until she came around again to ask if I wanted that sundae I had asked to be served with my meal. c.) She asked me if I wanted more tea. I said yes, and then she got interrupted by another waitress asking her a question that she never came back to refill the glass. d.) She practically yelled at me when I was spooning off the extra whipped cream off of my sundae. I don't mind whipped cream; I just wasn't planning on eating all of it, just half. In an exasperated tone, she asked why I didn't tell her that I didn't want whipped cream. I didn't need to tell her because I didn't think she'd pay attention (see a-c), and because I don't have a problem taking off some of it myself. As for the food, it was just okay. I had a basic burger (would have preferred it with cheese) and french fries. I don't have any notes on the fries, so it was probably okay. The whipped cream on the sundae made me bloat nearly immediately (glad I didn't eat all of it), and the sundae itself was actually quite good. I have never been in a Shoney's, so I had no idea what to expect. There was a buffet area (which I don't think the waitress offered info on). It was popular enough, as nearly every table around me had plates of fried chicken from it.
(1)Craig M.
I live just a few blocks from this Shoneys so about once a year I give them another chance to see if it has gotten any better.....IT NEVER DOES....The buffet is moderatlly priced, but there is a reason for that. It's just not very good. On my last visit, I was there for 30 minutes with the fried chicken bin empty and never refilled. Green beans from a can with no flavor at all. I said something to the server and she simply said."Everybody is complaining about the buffet today. Will never darken their doors again.
(1)Meredith C.
I'm nervous. Really nervous. Like, palms-are-sweaty-knees-weak-arms-are-heavy -there's-vomit-on-his-sweater-already-mom's-spaghetti nervous. I'm holding my breath and jumping in. 3 stars for Shoneys. This may confuse some of you, but I think this high rating is warranted. Why? Is it the food? Could powdered eggs and stacks of luke-warm sausage links under a sneeze guard have a place in this world? Hail Naw. I'll tell you what's so badass about this place - People watching. Heaven on Earth, guys. Did you know that Shoney's is one of the few places in town where you can encounter a language barrier even though everyone claims English as their mother tongue ? Seriously, there's no better place to enjoy a view of the local riff-raff then over a plate of sad pancakes & chicken gristle at the White Bridge Shoney's. Dental problems, same-side-sitters, mullets, matching air brushed t-shirts the couple in the corner picked up on their way home from Panama City Beach - Shoney's has it all. Not to mention all the evidence of physical abuse: So many bruises on so many hoes. They should really consider doubling as a battered women's shelter. $1 off per bruise, $5 for stitches: Charity Shoney's Way. Think of all the tax write-offs. Sounds like a solid business plan to me. The service was solid. The waitress, who I'll call Wanda (because I can't remember her name and she looks like a Wanda), was great. She was there to greet me with a smile and to fill up my mug with a hot beverage they refer to as 'coffee.' She was also quick with the order & quick to deliver the check - just the way I like it. I can't remember the exact amount of the bill- somewhere around $10 - but I felt this was too high for 'coffee' and sad pancakes. I think Shoney's should give you the option to pay in puka shells, VHS tapes, wampum, or some other form of extinct currency in order to get the true value of your meal. Still, while the food isn't my favorite, Shoney's isn't the worst place in the world to go if you're in the mood for some laughs.
(3)Keleen C.
Terrible service. Food ok. NOT CLEAN. floor around buffet sticky. took forever to be greeted by server and order a drink. Flies love this place. Shoneys is based in Nashville like Bob Evans is based in Ohio. I'd drive to Ohio before I eat here again. Can't believe corporate allows this place to be this bad on the home turf!
(1)Brandi H.
I would like to preface this by saying I love Shoney's, in particular the Shoney's in Nashville, TN, at White Bridge Road. My parents met here, twenty five years ago when my mom was a server and my dad was a dishwasher. I had more than one birthday dinner here as a kid. My parents even had a sit down dinner with me here when I was ten to tell me (gulp) that there was no tooth fairy. So, although the food quality and service quality has been going down at this location for a while, I kept coming. Tonight was, by far, the worst experience I have ever had at any restaurant ever. My server was very slow, and she messed up both my order (I asked for no onions or mayo, and got both on my burger) and my cousin's order (he asked for no tomatos, and got what seemed to be extra tomatos). But I was willing to overlook that. I asked for a hot fudge cake. Since I can't eat ice cream (gallbladder has issues with dairy products), I suggested to my cousin, in front of my server, that he could eat the ice cream, and he could have the ice cream. Since our service had already been slow, my cousin joked that we should make note of the time. Good thing we did. Twenty two minutes later, I recieved a hot fudge ice cream sundae. I was frustrated, but having been a server, I understood what it was like to juggle a menu and I said forget it, trying to be polite. Then, as I waited at the register, I heard my server, LOUDLY, in the kitchen with the open door, complaining about me to the cook staff. I heard that I was a "liar", that she "knew what [I] said," and how she'd "better be getting a tip." Baffled, my cousin loudly said, "You know we can hear you, right?" I can't imagine what would've been said he let it go further. So, I'll never go back to Shoney's again. And unfortunately, this story will be repeated to many others. The constantly revolving staff, management, and changing menus were offputting enough, but the rudeness is intolerable. Too bad there isn't a "0" stars option.
(1)Debra M.
I have not been to this Shoneys but the reviews seem to be terrible so I will swing by my usual Wendy's...so Sad ..for all you youngsters out there. This is not theShoney that the original founder Ray Danner was part of...the day he stepped down as CEO I knew it would go down hill ...he was ole school..owner , starter of company he knew every employee..he would make a surprise visit to see if thy were doing their job his was very sweet....it was the best service and very good consistent food...wonder which Bean counter has it now used to be the best burger and onion rings in town
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