Awedaddys Bar & Grill

We went for mothers day, wait time was reasonable for a beautiful weather day. We played corn hole while we waited. Friendly staff and food did not take long to come out. Typical marina/bar food choices. I went with the burger and fries. A live band was playing and the atmosphere really makes one want to add a beer or rum drink to your order. Great place for being close to the water.

Pretty cool place. We were not there at a busy time, no band and it was hot outside. We had an appetizer and just hung out for a bit. The location was cool, lots of boats to look at. Workers were all courteous. We were there at happy hour and drinks were a few dollars cheaper. Overall a good experience for us.

Had my first experience and loved it! Excellent food and right on the water. I felt like I was on vacation even though I live just 10 mins down the road. The Strawberry Fields salad was AMAZING. Can't wait to bring my mom when she visits!

Was in town for Father’s Day and my son picked Awedaddy’s Bar & Grill. The restaurant is placed next to the marina. Very casual/laid back atmosphere. The waitress staff was beyond nice. You would think you were sitting seaside instead of in the middle of the US. Good was great. Drink menu was very fun/seasoanl. We will be back next time we are in town!!

Easy going place right off the lake. Outside patio is the move on a summer evening. Live music on the weekends!

The Philly cheesesteak was pretty good. The cheese sticks definitely are worth trying since I've never seen anything like them, and they tasted pretty good. The pontoon punch was a good drink, but I didn't like my bushwacker that much. The waitress was nice.

"Hidden" Gem. Worth the wait. And we waited. The seafood lasagna was dirty hot 🔥 (thats a good thing). You should see the cheese sticks. You've got to....to believe them. Service was great, considering it was slammed. Would also advise that, unless you're a boat owner, parking will be challenging. If you have off-road capability, you have some extra possibilities.

I have been coming to awedaddys for many years. I honestly have never had a waitress that had such poor service. Dani H. Is what our receipt had on it and she was just plum rude. We were seated within the wait period we were told. We were seated the third table to the left however it was very uneven and in order to not have a drink spill, we had to scoot it over where the ground was more even which made bumping chairs with the other table beside us awkward. We sit down, our waitress brings over 4 drinks (that we didn’t even order), with straws already in them and open, I told her we didn’t order them, and she said “I’ll just leave them here”, and that she did, even after we gave her our actual drink order and she never came back to get them. She didn’t even come back to refill any of the drinks or to be able to ask her. I did order a Buschwacker with a peanut butter topper, I did not get the peanut butter topper added but was definitely charged for it, and when it was brought to me roughly about 15-20 mins after I ordered it, it was just pure liquid as it had time to sit around and completely melt before it was even brought to me. The kitchen crew brought our food out and I asked him for the ranch that I had ordered for my daughter. He brings me out a to go little container of ranch that was watery AND had pieces of lettuce in it. It looked disgusting. We had no ketchup, nor did the tables on both sides of us. We never seen the waitress again to even be able to ask for ketchup. Dani H, which is what I’m going to assume is her name, since she never told us her name and we found it on our receipt, just was not the friendliest, nor attentive and the 3 times we did see her, she had this go to h*** on her face. I had to hunt her down to ask for our check. Which took me 20-25 mins after we were done eating to even be able to spot her anywhere. The food for the first time wasn’t the best. If I hadn’t been to Awedaddys so many times before and knew their food is normally better than it was last night. I would leave a negative review on that too. All of our fries were cold, and my daughters “chicken fingers” was like one chicken finger cut in two little pieces. However, y’all always have the best mozzarella sticks that I’ve ever had, and they are so good every single time! It was raining so they let tons of people stand around the tables where people were eating. Leaned against the rail beside our table were three men who I felt were standing over us while trying to eat, then there was a line of people in the walkway where we still felt hovered upon while eating. Everyone gets a call when their table is ready, I feel like they should sit in their car until a table is ready instead of standing literally over people while they are trying to enjoy their dinner. If we come again before y’all close for the season, we definitely will make sure we get a different waitress beside Dani H.

I am a huge fan of restaurants at marinas and Awedaddy's Bar and Grill at Gallatin Marina is a perfect example of why. It was the end of an extremely hot day, and we still agreed to sit outside and eat. The outdoor bar was comfortable, the staff (or Crew according to their t-shirts) were busy, but hard working and most attentive. We ordered drinks from the bar and then our meals. Our waitress was there on her first day and was a trooper. She was efficient, friendly, and funny. She worked really hard and did a great job. The entire staff was running around in a well choreographed dance routine filling orders, refilling drinks, serving food, and taking care of all the guests. This is an excellent dinner location and during the week they have bands perform. Check out Awedaddy's at Gallatin Marina for a wonderful meal.

Fun location, atmosphere and good food. All the people are really nice. Good southern vibes here.

If your looking for the gulf experience in Gallatin TN this is as close as your going to get. But it isn't it. We just had a couple appetizers and drinks. So i cant comment on the entrees.

We have been coming to awedaddys for years and it has been fantastic, however this year it is not up to par. The Cajun chicken pasta has Tyson microwaveable chicken on it with what tasted like store bought sauce. The salad was brought out after the entree. Over all the service was bad and the waitress was rude. Will not be back ever!- -

This was our first visit to Awedaddys. The service was good. The cheese sticks were phenomenal. The Cuban sandwich....not great. There was very little pork or pickle on it. Would definitely not order it again. The pork tacos were just ok. The pork itself didn't have much flavor, though the toppings and salsa were good and flavorful. My husband had the bushwacker original flavor and it was quite tasty. Overall, we really wanted to love this place as it's close to home and sits in the marina. They have a fun atmosphere. We will definitely give it another try... the table next to us had the chicken tender sandwich and a burger....both looked very good. Worth giving them a second shot if just to try those two items.

Good food. Drinks are well made and servers are on top of it. Live music is nice. If you travel by boat be prepared they have limited parking and other boaters suck are parking.

Great ownership. Food is fantastic and great service. Located on the lake, great for a date night.

I have been to Awedaddys several times before and will go back sometime. My last visit with my gal was after rush hour on the weekend and was less than stellar. The wait is always longer than normal, but that was expected. There is rarely any parking if that is expected and probably hoped for. We finally were seated at our table; it had not been cleaned, and that was not expected. The staff was understaffed and behind. When we finally received our food, it was at least average. We left feeling like we had over paid for average service and average food. We also agreed that we did not have to go back. I am sure there are other factors that always weigh in to the reason a restaurant is not what you remembered or hoped, for especially on certain days. But if you're going to have your doors open for business, you need to represent better than this occasion.

8 of us stopped for lunch during a day of play on Old Hickory Lake. Service was fast and the food was good. I had the crab cakes and the peel & eat shrimp. The peal & eat was cooked right and tasted like it was seasoned with Old Bay. The crab cakes had a basaltic reduction on them that was so strong, I couldn't taste the crab at all. In spite of that it was good, Others has the strawberry salad, the ahi tuna, fried cheese sticks, salmon and grits. It was all good. It's a great place for a brew and a bite to eat. We liked it.

I went back and forth on ratings here, as there was some good and some not so good. In the end, we had a great time, so the extra star was added in for good measure. It was the second stop on a "visit places on Old Hickory Lake" tour. Probably my least favorite, but still worth the 4 stars (Moby Dick's was my number one). There are "two" restaurants here, or at least one restaurant with an outdoor bar that has a completely different vibe. The main indoor restaurant is found down closer to the water where the boat owners' parking is, while the outdoor bar is up higher and has gravel parking for the non-boat owners. The parking is a bit of a negative for me, as my car is low enough to scrap over the curbyou have to traverse to park. On the way out, I drove over by the stand where the hump was not as high to avoid a second beating on the bottom of my car. Yes, this is likely petty, so it is not heavy on my list of items. Initially, the bartender was a bit preoccupied and did not take notice of us sitting there, which was a bit off putting. But, after a bit of time, it was like being around old friends. Met with two local brothers who were a real hot to talk to. The only food I had was the cheese sticks, which are "world famous" and a bit too beer batter breaded for me, and some fried mushrooms. I am not as much of a fan of the horseradish dip, but your mileage may vary. As for drinks, the bushwhacker is what they are known for and it is quite tasty. They come out much thicker than most places and you can add a wide variety of toppers to customize. They also have a couple of pre-mixed drinks, the Island Girl and another I forget the name of (oops!). Both served in "buckets" (larger glasses that look like a small beach bucket). not sure if the glass is supposed to be a souvenir or not, but we did not take one with. The trick to Awedaddy's is GPS, as it is tucked away in a marina that you don't see until you are right up on it. Before you get there, you would swear you are in a residential area of the bustling metropolis (ha ha) of Gallatin. Once you are in, it feels like a completely different world. I don't live close, but I am sure I will be back at some point.

Sunday buffet was great til we got to the omelette station, he can't even cooked scrambled eggs and cheese, was told no bye him, cooked eggs and omelette meats and eggs, separately, I have never seen omelette prepared like this, I was a f&B manager would never allow this.So I never got any cheese and eggs,

The best catfish and best sweet tea I ever have if you are in Tennessee I would recommend to come to awe daddy's mmmm

We have been here a couple times. On the weekend and week night. Definitely a fan. The fish sandwich is crispy and the fries are great. Salad is good. Ranch dressing is good for dipping. This time I got the Waylon burger. It was massive and it was worth it.

Always a great experience. I love this place for so many reasons. Great service, tasty food and the view is amazing. We got here placed our names on the list and waited at the bar. Listened to live music and ate Fried pickles and Peel N Eat Shrimp.

Lisa strikes again! She's rocked our Nashville trip with one great place after another. This is no exception. I told her I though they named the place by stuttering while trying to name the restaurant Daddy's. Lol. Fun place with cool unique menu options. I ate Nashville hot chicken and waffles. What a mouthful of deliciousness and a 1, 2 punch. Sweet and savory with a kicker of chicken and a gritty hot sauce. Yum. Lisa had the strawberry stuffed French toast which looked huge and tasted great. The other folks enjoyed a buffet, Bloody Mary bar, and eggs Benedict. All left satisfied. We ate outside and sat under a giant ceiling fan and even thought was hot and humid it did the trick. While at the marina or anytime, this place is legit.

My friends and I visited the lake for labor day weekend and stopped here for brunch. It's located right on the water! We had to wait about an hour for seating, but that's not terrible considering it was a weekend holiday. There wasn't a lot of seating for guests to wait, especially if you want to sit in the shade. The bushwhacker with cookies and cream was SO delicious. It tasted just like a milkshake. I had the shrimp Brekkichanga and it was great. They also have a buffet with a little bit of everything from the menu.

It doesn't get much better than this. Pull your boat up to the dock. Get some fuel for your boat and yourself. Excellent service and food. You might have to wait because this is one popular spot!

This restaurant has such a fun vibe! Right off the water, live music, outdoor seating, the ultimate summertime spot! We went on a Friday night, so the wait was pretty long, but as expected for a popular restaurant. My husband and I split two entrees: Chile Lime Salmon with Broccoli + Onion Rings & Catfish Sandwich with Fries + Coleslaw. Both were amazing and we would definitely order again. Only complaint is that the salmon was on the smaller side. -- PROS: -Fun vibe. -Food was delicious! -Live music is always a plus. -Great and quick service! Shoutout to our waitress, Ashlyn. She made sure our drinks were full, checked in multiple times, and was very conversational. :) CONS: -Long wait, but was expected. -Could put in more bathrooms. Only 1 for women and 1 for men. -- Excited to come back!

Not clean. Kids meals were boxed Mac n cheese and steamed broccoli no seasoning. Burger tasted like fast food. Very slim pickings on boat parking, like 3 spots. Will not be returning.

We were visiting from Arizona and "invaded" this precious gem with a full baseball team of 17 year old young men and their families. The staff "rolled with the punches" and provided amazing service and were just as friendly as they could be! This will be a destination on our next visit!!

Good food and live music mostly on the weekends . I have been going there for years , always comfortable even when I go by myself . Great atmosphere , everyone is friendly .

Great place for drinks, food and live music! Servers are excellent! Hidden local gem near the water. Causal wear but high class service!

Excellent staff, food and drinks. Brunch and dinners either are always wonderful love this place. Recommend highly

Everything about Awedaddys is a homerun. The ambiance. The food. The location. We have never had a bad experience. There is a reason that weekends you will find people waiting upwards of an hour for a table without complaint. It's just that popular! Go grab a drink from the bar and enjoy the live music and chill vibes while you wait. Then once you're seated, make sure and plan to have one of their awesome appetizers before diving into fish tacos, or Cajun pasta, or maybe a good burger. Whatever you get, you won't go wrong.

I called today and asked for their hours for the 4th of July, " ummm it's on our Instagram" was the response. I've worked years in some sort of customer service and directing a potential customer to another app is never a correct answer.

Everything!! Location Food Service. Just like a Kenny Chesney song - She Got It All.

Delicious- Service was great and food was even better! I had the brisket sandwich- would go again!

The food is good here. The vibe is enjoyable it makes it worth the experience the portion are small here for the price

The food is fresh and great!! It was a little warm outside on the patio but it was still fun

Cool atmosphere on the lake. Looks like they have an amazing outdoor dining area with a stage for live entertainment. It was a chilly night when we were there so we had to dine inside. Staff was very friendly and attentive but unfortunately the food fell flat. I had the Cuban which was inedible. The bread, ham and pulled pork tasted off. Mentioned it to the server and she took it back and the manager said the ham was shaved that morning and they handed me my $44 check. Still had a great time with family and friends though. Sometime you just have to make do with what you get.

So we came for the music.....We ended up getting some drinks and bar food. My thoughts on bar food is at best a four out of ten...Sometimes I am surprised, thiis time I was. It was a fun, light hearted atmosphere, clean and, easy parking.Great staff and a fun menu. I got chicken tenders after seeing several plates served to tables around us. I was not disappointed , the chicken was white, moist, tender and a wonderfully coating....onion rings were perfect. Wine and beverages were high quality... Now we came for the musical entertainment, it was delivered on a silver plater....Good time for all. Seeing live musicians like Brenda Best was the sprinkles on the treat....coming back.

Very good service, food, atmosphere. Very good drinks and food selections. To start it all you need to order the huge mozzarella sticks (logs) lol. The Bushwacker drink is my favorite. Its a good mix of chocolate milkshake and alcohol. Yummy. I had the fish and chips and enjoyed every bite. There was a small wait but it was a nice weekend day and the boaters were everywhere. I re as lly enjoyed our time there and their great atmosphere.

Even thought the weather was hot and sticky, the food and drinks at Awwe daddy's was great! I had the crab cakes and fish tacos. My boyfriend had the Reuben. Both were tasty and flavorful. I also loved the giant voodoo drink.

Good food with a lake view. My wife had the shrimp and grits and said it was very good. I had the whitefish and it also was very good.

During a fun afternoon of boating on Old Hickory Lake we stopped at Awedaddy's at the Marina for some drinks and a little lunch. The food was really good, best Mozzarella Sticks I've ever eaten or seen, those things are huge! Then I had some sort of drink in a bucket that was really good, kudos to our bartender. The service was very attentive which was surprising since the place was packed that afternoon and we had 7 people in our party alone. We gave the bartender a big ole tip for her service, I wish I could remember her name, she was great. Looks like they are temporarily closed right now and hopefully it's just due to winter months. I was there during the height of Covid in June and it was completely open. *Highly recommend stopping here especially if you are boating out on the lake. Boat slips are located at the dock right in front of the bar.

Cool outdoor space but food was subpar. Service was okay. Didn't hate it, didn't love it.

Pros: On the water Had a live band Good wait staff Cons: Food was just ok. I live in MD and have a standard of crab cakes and this place didn't live up. Otherwise, enjoyable enough visit.

We have had dinner here a few times. Dinner has always been on the patio for us at Awedaddys. They have great dinner and drink specials. My husband and I both had the fish and chips special. Lightly bread chunks of cod served with two hush puppies and fries. They have malt vinegar available which pleases my British friend immensely. We had cheese sticks and fried mushrooms as appetizers. Loved the batter on the cheese sticks are coated with. Light and fluffy served with a tasty marinara sauce. My two things that keep me from a 5 rating...they bring the trash by on a gator and it really smells awful. They brought the trash by twice while we were eating. Ugh!! The other issue is not really the restaurant's fault but I hate the smoking! It just ruins my dinner. On the weekends there is live music. The staff is always friendly and service is good. Bathroom is cleaning. Parking is easy. Great atmosphere!

I was so pleasantly surprised to find how amazing this place was. I got the cheese sticks as an app and they are literally heaven on earth! Also the Waylon Burger was unique and divine! It's quaint lake atmosphere makes for the ultimate relaxed dining experience! An outdoor experience like no other in the greater Nashville area accompanied by a live band made for a fun time for all.

The food was excellent and very tasty and the service was top notch. Just keep in mind that this place is usually open during the warmer months due to most of the seating is outside.

Great place for brunch, love the Bloody Mary bar. Everything thing I've tried and that's just about everything on the menu has Ben fantastic. Great service as well. Definitely recommend this place.

Don't care for the place. Prices way too high. 8 shrimp and onion rings 16$ I'm from Louisiana. I know my seafood and how to cook it. I ordered it boiled, it was steamed and rubbery, no seasoning what so ever. Oh, they did put black pepper on top of the shells.

My friend and I had lunch here today. The service could not of been better! The waitress was outstanding, the food was delicious, I felt like I was on vacation. Will definitely return again

A favorite local place with good food and great people at the Marina. Sunday bunch is fantastic and the live music at night is a bonus.

My daughter wanted shrimp and grits so we went to try them out. Shrimp was chewy and grits were bland. Friend got Nashville hot chicken sandwich and it was SWEET? Huh? Server was nice but the food was awful. $60 later. Cheese Styx were good. Never again. We honestly were all nauseous when we got to car.

We went back again because is my husband's favorite place. The atmosphere was very nice and the food was delicious! We are making this one of our favorite spots when we visit Tennessee. Now back to Jersey

Boated to this place. I gave it 2 stars because it is a cool atmosphere on the water with music. But the bad.... Party of 8, 4 of us are sick today with food poisoning. These 4 ate crab....crab sandwich, crab dip, crab and flounder. The other 4 of us are fine. Beware of ordering their crab today. One other complaint...the shrimp grits and fried catfish were so salty I was unable to eat it. Beware..the food is not that great...and we are suffering today and all last night!rr

This is THE seasonal spot. The atmosphere, the drinks and the amazing staff make the vibe here out of this world. The food ain't to shabby either. Outdoor and indoor seating and often live music. This is all on the lake shore. Welcome to where small town Tennessee meets lake life with a dash of cheers

First time here and came for brunch. It has a nice vibe to it but it was still a bar. I imagine the night scene here can be rather fun. I got the fish tacos and they were ok and the cheddar grits where just ok. I think if you have a Bloody Mary bar you would make awesome ones but just plain ones is what we got. Don't count it out as a fun spot because you have beer food bikinis water and a srage....what could go wrong!

We've been coming here a few years now. This is our favorite place to come for live music on Friday night date night or lunch beers on Sunday with the whole family. Staff is always super nice and laid back and everybody in the place (including the customers) seem to be in a good mood. Nice draft selection, dogs allowed and homemade cheese sticks are money. Steak bomb is a good option if you're looking for a good sandwich.