Cole's Kitchen

Off the beaten path restaurant in Green Hills. Crabcakes were delightful. Filet was cooked to perfect temp. Green Beans were a little undercooked for my preference. Its great for a nice get away dinner if you would like a little more privacy then the usual busy places.

Soaked soggy bun was an automatic star loss here, it was a large burger and cooked well but not for a 14 price tag, especially with what seemed like overly soaked fries served with it. The Truffle Mac had a good creaminess and a nice crunch but flavor depth was lacking. I came in expecting to play a higher price, I hoped to be served more quality food as a trade off. My experience at Cook Out fast food was better overall and I paid under $10 for Double burger, 2 sides and a shake. I hope this helps someone.

Great service! I love the side salad that I got with my crab cakes. The crab cakes were panko - breaded, which gave it a different flavor, not to my taste, but the crab itself was delicious. Loved the patio!

Cole's remains our GO TO for take out of patio dining. Great menu, friendly service, reasonable prices. I love the lettuce wedge... and all the entrees.

My friends and I had a book club here last night and everything was perfection. The new management were so friendly. We loved speaking with Coco and our waitress, Chrissy, was the best. I had the fried oysters, which are hard to find mainland. We sat outside to a perfect ambiance. Definitely a new favorite of mine!

Very disappointed. I never write reviews, however felt compelled to share a disappointing experience all around...ambiance, food quality, service and drink quality. This is a two star experience at best. Be forewarned. We really wanted to like this place. Ambiance: The outside cute building painted a charming dark color does not reflect what the inside is. it feels like.a hotel continental breakfast space. Large plants would help to break up the long narrow dining area and add a bit of life. The strange blue sponge paint on the wall is a flash back to the 90's. Food: The pictures look great. The reality is something else. We ordered two salads (wedge and Cesar) they were average. The wedge should have cold crisp lettuce. it was crisp, but not cold. Dressing was bottled. Cesar was better. The salmon dinner was over salted. The asparagus was over roasted, leaving the tops dry, withered, and crisp. They left the bottom of the asparagus on, which turned yellow and was woody. The polenta was over cooked and very hard to crunch through. Salmon was good. The famous chocolate caramel cake, which our host raved about from years ago, tasted like it had been frozen and thawed, or been sitting in the refrigerator for too long. Sad. Service: Nice waiter. Asked to start with our two salads. We asked about our salads, after we waited quite a while, unfortunately, the waiter brought our the salads and the meal at the same time. After eating what we were going to eat for the main meal, we ordered dessert, as our guest raved about the chocolate cake. The server brought the cake out without picking up our finished plates and tried to place the dessert plates down amongst the dirty dishes. Our host used to love firefly, in fact had celebrated many special occasions there and was excited to share this place with us. We had a good laugh. This is not that restaurant. Hope they get back to their roots.

Disappointing flavors and quality for the price. My linguine was actually not linguine but huge tube shaped pasta(I don't know the name)- which would have been fine if it tasted good. I didn't taste any shallots and the shrimp was over blackened. Char is not a seasoning! There was so much char it was mixed in with the pasta which is the only thing I could really taste. The salad was fine and the service was fine too.

After a long flight from Alaska, we stopped in for dinner and were seated promptly. It was our preference to dine outside. Our waiter was friendly, courteous, and attentive. The atmosphere was relaxed, moderately quiet, casual and inviting. The food was delicious! To start, we ordered the fried green tomatoes, which met our expectation. The thick pork chop is the best I've tried. It was prepared sous vide to perfection: tender, moist and flavorful. We also shared a veggie plate: grilled asparagus, grits, and carrots with fennel. I favored the grits. Sadly, I left no room for dessert so may have to go back before we.returm to Alaska. I recommend this place for a date or girl's night and to anyone who appreciates fine dining.

This place was nice. It's small and cozy. Not too many people there. I got the burger, ordered medium. My fiancé got the Cesar Salad. Hers was definitely better than mine. The cornbread croutons... not a fan. My burger came out well done. The fries, limp. Burger was still ok. And that's exactly how my fiancé described her salad, "it's ok." When you pay $16 for a burger, you want better than ok.

Coles kitchen is the perfect place if you are trying to take your loved one on a date with amazing prices and amazing service. The restaurant was clean and our seats were comfortable. I decided to get the cheeseburger with an extra patty! It was so juicy I wanted an extra one! Highly recommend Cole's Kitchen me and my fiancé had an amazing time!

Cole's Kitchen is Green Hills local place for your standard American fare. It is a lowkey, locally owned joint that finds its regulars being from the neighborhood. It has a bar area, screened-in patio area, and dining room. You can have your pick of where you want to dine usually, but it can get busy later in the evenings. We usually come in earlier so we don't have a reservation made or anything like that. Pricing for food is anywhere from $18-35/plate. They offer steak, seafood, some chicken items, and some superior side dishes. Their mac and cheese is one of my favorites in town. Also, save room for dessert if you know what is good for you. I really love their desserts. Service is decent most of the time. It can be spotty and slow. I can't really understand why that ever is since we come in, as mentioned previously, when they first open and when it is not busy. I guess they just aren't as quick to get to our table? Oh, well. Dinner is to be enjoyed and not rushed, or at least that should be your mentality when coming to dine here. The best way I can describe this atmosphere is easygoing, business casual, and local. I usually dress up a little bit when I come here even though I have shown up in jeans and a sweater before also. It is a flexible place and not stuffy at all. I think that is what I like most is that it doesn't consist of that yuppy stereotype that can go with Green Hills sometimes. Everyone is chill both in service and in ambiance. My suggestion dining here - head over to the Greenhouse Bar for some cocktails. Make a night of it for sure. Both together are a lovely night out wit your significant other.

We have our table right away but we wait 50 minutes to get our food and everything was too salty Place was not busy when we arrived I don't know we are coming back

This is a quiet spot in Green Hills with a nice patio. When we walked in, there was no host & we waited for awhile at the host stand for someone to acknowledge us. The host was kind of rude considering that we had a reservation & everything. I was a bit surprised at how brief the drink list was. Given that there were only two cocktails listed, I was hesitant to try one, but the wine & beer list was quite short for a nice place like this. There was only one of each wine varietal, so not much of a selection, and just a handful of beers. Moreover, my boyfriend tried to order one of the few beers & they were out of it. For dinner, we shared the 10oz filet mignon & white cheddar truffle Mac. Although we ordered the filet medium, it came out medium well/well done. The mashed potatoes that it came with had very little flavor, but the green beans were good. The mac, however, was absolutely out of this world! The rich umami of the truffle was perfectly balanced with the sharp cheddar, and the top was nice & crisp. One of the bussers grabbed my glass of wine when there was still a bit left, which is my dining pet peeve. That made us feel rushed despite the fact that our dinner was pretty quick.

We used to eat at this spot when it was Firefly Grille. So we thought we would give it a shot. The owner is super nice and they seem like they're really trying but honestly it's the worst meal we have had in a long time. I just can't bear to go back knowing how good it once was. Caesar salad with chicken was awful. Steak was under cooked. And they subbed potato salad for mashed potato's ... for a side with Filet mignon! Makes me so sad.

Nice local independent restaurant. They have really tried to maintain quality and pricing during Covid. I enjoy the wedge salad, steak dinner and more. You also can make a reservation and park behind easily.

Pre-lockdown experience. There's not a better neighborhood in Nashville to be a laddie who lunches than Green Hills. Germantown and 12 South could never. A late autumn Monday found me in need of having lunch with an ex-banker turned friend and I wanted to see what the next iteration of Firefly was like. With the same owner/chef at the helm, I didn't quite understand the name change. I figured lunch would clear the air. It did (gone is the funky fun of Firefly; no beads, no lights, no measured chaotic energy) and lunch was enjoyable -- very Green Hills. The dining room is a bit nondescript but entirely inoffensive. It's cramped but you know this already. For these reasons, I don't think I'd eat dinner here (despite the substantial and delicious-sounding offerings) but lunch (scarcer clientele) is very doable. Our waiter was perfectly pleasant. He wasn't the most learned re the menu but I wasn't bothered by it. Again, it's lunch. Despite dining with a banker, neither one of us were in the mood to drink (a Green Hills faux pas?) so we kept it sorta healthy while we talked shop. The hummus appetizer was satisfying. I forwent the pita for crudite', mostly because I like to say the word (not because I enjoy raw carrot & celery sticks). But I was not leaving Green Hills without saying - and eating - crudite'. I stayed on brand by enjoying a lunch of shrimp salad and chicken salad - both served on individual beds of greens. I could have gone for broke by ordering the egg salad and tuna salad as well but that was just too much fashion. The salads were even better than advertised. The chicken salad showcased freshly pulled chicken and the shrimp salad was a cool, creamy, crunchy delight. I'd order both again (I believe they were specials of the day). If I sound like a grandma, so be it. If I'm in Green Hills, I'm going to be a laddie who lunches. It is what it is.

First and only time at this restaurant. I ordered the shrimp and grits. Shrimp seemed to be precooked cocktail shrimp as they were tough and still had the tail on. I have eaten shrimp and grits at so many restaurants, and this is the first time the shrimp haven't been peeled. Also there was raw kale (maybe) in with the sauce and it was terrible. My husband ordered the jalapeño burger, which didn't have the jalapeño aioli, so they substituted horseradish. Burger was average, at best. NOTE: menus posted on Yelp are not current.

They were put in a terrible situation, but they did the best they could with a busy restaurant. Kudos! Food was great and everyone was friendly and transparent about the situation. Highly recommend!

Christy our server was awesome. Got here at right time (530pm) before it filled up. Great find since we were going to Bluebird Cafe which is close. Fantastic food.

I went to Cole's Kitchen for a date night right before the pandemic. The atmosphere inside was warm and all the tables were full. We had made reservations thankfully and were seated quickly. I ordered a roasted chicken dish on mashed potatoes, my partner ordered the cheeseburger, and we split an order of mac and cheese. Everything was very tasty! The reason I had to dock a star was because service was so, so slow. I don't know if our server was super busy as the restaurant was full, but he was scarce and it took quite some time to put in our orders and receive our food (probably 40 minutes after we got there we finally received our food). But the food was great and it was a cute date spot!

Coles - been coming monthly and sometimes twice a month since 2019. You've always been a go-to but based on the past two months, you are off our list. Higher prices and lower quality; yes, inflation sucks but choose one. I bet your customer base will suffer through high prices but will leave you for lower quality. At least, that's what I am doing. Goodbye.

Two friends & I were in town for a birthday celebration. Though we arrived early in the evening we were informed the restaurant had no more gumbo or fried oysters.We ordered fried tomatoes for appetizer & entrees of bay scollops with risotto & a cauliflower "steak" . The tomatoes were soggy @ room temp. The scallops were scanty quarter sized, charred & little flavor- appetizer portion. Unfortunately the risotto prepared with coconut milk was the most edible portion of our meal. A disappointing birthday celebration! We will not return.

Cole's Kitchen is the reinvention of Firefly Grill. Same owner, same building, similar food. I think that this establishment will do well as Firefly had a solid green hills crowd. The new menu is perfection and still has the truffle mac and cheese which makes me happy. The burger is yummy and the steaks are always delightful. I was thrilled by the new brie mashed potatoes and will be getting those every time I go. My husband surprised me with date night on a Tuesday and it was pretty busy. What I noticed most was how incredibly loud it was. The new place is completely open and while gorgeous is not sound absorbing. Once they fix the acoustics this place will be perfect and a solid choice for local fabulous cuisine. There is still a parking lot.

Cole's kitchen is a remodeled restaurant .... in the same location ---- same owner of Firefly in Green Hills. So happy they reopened since it was a family favorite. New decor, new menu but with a few of the favorites still there . The coconut cake stayed put. Yay. A beet salad sounded so great, but unfortunately there were only 2 small beets in the "beet" salad. The Caesar salad was huge and looked much better. Maybe they could toss in more than 2 little beets. The scallop special was amazing - cooked to perfection and I wanted to carefully savor every bite. 4 adequate sized scallops. My husband ordered the chicken & dumplings and he felt they were good, not fantastic and definitely not as good as my scallops. A pet peeve of mine is in the middle of a conversation, a server interrupts you. So much . better if they could take a breath, stand there, and wait until the sentence is finished. This happened a number of times and it's annoying. We will let the kinks get ironed out and I know it will be a regular go to for us.... just like FireFly was.

The salmon was on the smaller side, but the pork chop was huge! Both were tasty and well presented. Great service, limited drink selection, nice calm atmosphere

For the price, both the service and the food were disappointing. The "crab cakes" resembled two small hush puppies, and were essentially balls of cheese and stuffing with minimal crab. In addition, service was extremely slow. Two guests in our party ordered the same salmon dish, and both arrived equally small and burnt.

Cole's Kitchen is a hidden gem! It's a smaller, cozy venue with a candle lit vibe. From what I hear, this is a big change from the what it was in the past! I was very excited to try this place and posted a picture of the menu to yelp before they even opened. Parking is limited but there are other spots you can easily park in to get to eat at Cole's Kitchen. They have new specials all the time. When I was in, I can a pecan pesto pasta and the very intelligent bartender, Laura, told me to edit my dish and add scallops. I finished every bite and that isn't common for me. I wish I had leftovers so I could have enjoyed it the second day!! Bar company was good and the gin drink was filled with spice. I came back again on Thursday night and ordered the half chicken with Brie mash and carrots. This dish wasn't as good as my first one because it was too salty. The chicken was moist and had a crispy skin to it. I'll be back again and again because it's locally owned and tasty.

Newly opened Cole's Kitchen is in the same building and has the same owner as the old restaurant Firefly, but a whole new feel. My family and I went there for dinner on a Wednesday, and it was delicious. I was excited to see that some of the Firefly hit dishes were still on the menu - like the truffle Mac and cheese. But there were some new additions as well. We got a sampling of appetizers, but our favorite was the Tenderloin Mushroom Fiochetti. It was two puff pastries filled with meat and mushrooms. So delicious and perfect to split. The crab cakes and the salmon were also very tasty. The atmosphere is great for a cozy dinner and the service was excellent. Will definitely be here again whenever I'm in town!

Reasonably priced and spectacular flavor on all the dishes. Truffle Mac and Filet dinner were delicious and flavorful. Definitely will go back

Started off entering the restaurant with a terse and uninviting manager pointing over to the corner and saying "that's your table". It then took 25 minutes for the server to first approach our table to get our drink order, only after a member of my party had to to get up and flag them down. Drinks took an additional 25 minutes to be served and the second time the waiter approached the table we had been there over an hour. Again, had to grab the waiter. Like WHAT! After ordering, 10 minutes later the waiter comes back and says they are out of entree due a large takeout order being placed simultaneously and they would be honoring that over my order. Food was very average. My friend ordered the garden jalapeño burger to then be told they didn't have jalapeño aioli and they only had horseradish sauce. We were told at some point that the chef had gotten sick and went home so there were delays and miscommunications for serving. It was clear only two people were working on a Saturday night which we had sympathy towards but completely unprofessional and irresponsible to be taking reservations. We won't be back or recommending. Definitely think twice before spending your dinner/money here.

We randomly picked this place and we were very happy with the experience. It is a little pricey for some dishes, but we could see that from the menu online. And food prices are increasing. Our friends got the chicken and you do get a lot of food. The fried green tomatoes were lovely. The atmosphere was nice.

Like its predecessor Firefly, Cole's serves one of the best, if not the best, hamburgers in town. It was cooked perfectly. A large chunk of meat; flavorful, with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and crisp bacon. The fries were also excellent. Service was attentive. Lunch there was outstanding. Can't wait to get back with my wife for dinner. Many interesting items on the menu that I look forward to trying.

Lovely dining on their patio. Attentive waitstaff . Salmon cooked right, fried tomatoes some of the best . Just a nice dining experience at Cole's

The food was very disappointing. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was undercooked and lacked all flavor. The steak was ok. Also, the place lacked atmosphere - just an open room with tables.

I used to love this restaurant but it's gone way down hill. Their fried oysters used to be awesome. They looked liked frozen fried food and were all uniform like manufactured mushrooms or something. They tasted horrible like chicken livers. I knew it wasn't livers because it was sooo fishy. They were covered in sauce trying to disguise the flavor. It was the worst thing I've ever tasted. I'm sorry to say I had given the restaurant a second and third chance but I'm third and done. My friend's salmon was also terrible. So long!

food was not great! filet had too much sauce on it and the mash potato portion was tiny. the service was awful as the waiter barely checked on us. ambiance was outdated and the place smelled musty.

This east coast girl has found her Nashville seafood place! The new decor at Cole's Kitchen is a great improvement. What was dark is now light and shining with copper wrapped beams, new art and a new vibe. We had a large group, which was attended by our server without missing a beat. Every meal was beautifully presented and everyone enjoyed the food. I had fried oysters which were 2 bites each, perfectly breaded and not fried to oblivion but crispy on the outside and juicy inside. I shared the crab cakes, which a balanced blend of crab meat, spices and enough breading to hold it all together. The trout entree looked amazing as did the sea scallops. A big hit at our table was was the brussel sprout, beet and goat cheese salad. I'm looking forward to my next seafood fix.

Had a beautiful manicotti dish on New Year's Eve best I've ever tasted that's seafood manicotti I've ever tested.Can't wait to come back.

Fantastic out-of-the-way spot. Super friendly staff and delicious food.

AMAZING ALL AROUND! All the food is great, its easy to get a table when you need it, great outdoor area, great service!

We go here a lot, but this week's trip was exceptionally good. The outdoor seating is a game changer for this place... even on a really hot day it was pleasant out there in the evening. The hearts of palm and spinach dip served with pita is one of the best things I have eaten in months, and the strawberry cake was so fresh and "homemade" tasting! Best of all, in these days of really bad service at most Nashville restaurants, they remain consistently professional. It truly is one of the few excellent places to eat in Green Hills.

Went to Cole's for the first time. The issue surrounded the scallops. They would have been excellent had it not been for the unbelievable overpowering amount of salt added. We advised the waitress, who apologized and told the chef. She came back to the table and apologized again, while explaining this was not the first complaint of excessive salt this evening. If there were previous complaints, you would think the chef would have checked the preparation prior to serving to subsequent guests. We paid for our meal in full and unfortunately will not be returning.

What a great find. In town visiting my mom so looking for a place in the Green Hills area. Tucked behind the shopping mall is this very nice chef driven casual dining. Wide assortment of American fare. I had the salmon over polenta and asparagus. Others had a very tasty chickpea veggie burger. We'll be back.

Cole's is a great place for a date night or a quick app and drink before a show. Friendly staff and a great selection on a menu that changes seasonally is some of the what makes this place special. Take an evening and go visit them.

I like that Cole's is an Old Nashville/neighborhood cafe in Green Hills. It used to be Firefly Grille, but they recently reopened as Cole's Kitchen. It looks totally different - white walls, very traditional cafe. But I was definitely underwhelmed by the food. First of all, I visited for lunch. Their lunch and dinner menu are the same - a single menu. That's fine, but there are a lot of dishes on the menu that I might consider ordering for dinner but that just aren't the lunchiest of options (in my opinion): 5 oz filet mignon, a 1/2 rotisserie chicken with brie mashed potatoes and chicken veloute, an 18 oz bone-in pork chop with creamed kale, a braised lamb shank... These are just too heavy to be lunch options for me. So having decided that most of the entrees weren't lunch options for me, I was left with seared salmon with polenta cake (still more of a dinner option in my mind), a burger or veggie burger, one of their salads (wedge, Caesar, beet salad), butternut squash bisque, or a lunch special (today they had three lunch specials including a pimiento grilled cheese and a salad). I decided on a cup of the bisque with the Caesar (they don't do a soup and half salad option, so I just ordered a cup of bisque as a side). The bisque was pretty good. The salad was fine - tasted just like it would at home if I opened a bag of lettuce, a bottle of grocery store Caesar dressing, and a bag of croutons. Overall, the menu is much more appropriate for dinner and the food was average at best. But it's not a bad place for a client lunch or family dinner as it's a very traditional cafe that's not a chain restaurant.

Cole's Kitchen is excellent! My wife and I wanted to try and new place for a date night and LOVED it! The atmosphere was quiet and intimate. We sat indoors (with tables well spread apart due to COVID), but the outdoor patio seating looked like a favorable option as well. The crab cakes we got as an appetizer were crispy and delicious. We split the burger (with fries) and catch of the day (sea bass with mashed potato's and green beans) as our main meal. The burger had excellent flavor, and the ciabatta bun was a nice touch. The sea bass practically fell apart when cut into, but had a great crust to it. This is a hidden gem for Nashville! We will definitely be back.

Quiet location in Green Hills. Small menu packed with flavor. Reasonably priced, mom and pop place... what more can you ask for? Check this place out!

I have eaten here twice and absolutely love the food, ambiance, service and overall quality! They practice social distancing and everyone serving the customers are super friendly and professional! We will definitely be returning! Love the outdoor patio with heaters!!

First time to this gem of a restaurant. Great menu variety; loved the local vibe. Plan to return- soon!

Cole's Kitchen opened only a couple of weeks ago, but I have been there 4 times. The restaurant has a whole new vibe from Curt's last restaurant, but you will find reasonable prices and fabulous food. You must try the mushroom mozzarella puff. It is listed under sides, but I prefer it as an appetizer!

The food here will not disappoint. We had crab cakes, great wine and seafood that tasted super fresh and was perfectly prepared. Key lime pie was amazing! So why not five stars? Service. We had empty water glasses (and wine glasses!) half of our meal. I think maybe we caught them understaffed on a busy night. It was a detractor from the experience nonetheless. Definitely check out Cole's- great food experience.

i had been a very regular customer for the past 12 years as firefly and then coles kitchen. tonight we went and had been gifted a $100 gift card from a friend. the quality of food has deteriorated to such a low level. the crab cakes fried oysters and fried green tomatoes are now pre-packaged frozen and 'cooked'. mrs paul would have been disappointed. could not eat any of these as they were so poor in quality and flavor. firefly and coles were owned by curt until recently with new owners. had been a family favorite for 3 generations of our family. sad and so very disappointed. never again! don't waste your time and money!!! truth!

My wife has picked up from Cole's twice. The first experience was great. Food was in an appropriate containers and presented with all accompanying items that we paid for! Service was accommodating and interested. Last night we repeated the same order only to have the food look like it was left overs and presented with little or no care. Service seemed to be going through the motions and not customer focused. We understand it was busy but it is better to turn away business than run business away. As a long time restauranteur this should be known. While we live only 3 blocks away this restaurant has lost us as customers. Order at your own risk!

What a disappointment. I was so looking forward to trying this restaurant. Anxiously awaiting an improvement over the old menu. (Firefly) The Caesar salad was a mixture of old iceberg and romaine lettuce with little or no flavor. Boxed croutons scattered over the top. The Collard Greens looked like the kind you buy from the freezer section and the French fries were lukewarm. The best thing about the meal was the chocolate caramel cake. I wouldn't waste my time or money on this restaurant.

Not impressed at all. Plain Jane -needs decorating. Food wasn't great and service was lacking. I see no reason to return.

We had such a nice COVID meal here out on the patio. Really lovely spot tucked away in the Green Hills madness - you hardly even notice that the view is pretty much exclusively of strip malls and parking lots. They've grown lots of greenery around the patio and it feels like a little oasis. Our server was super attentive and the menu was interesting without being too over the top. My girl had the steak with potatoes and green beans and was basically in heaven. I had a fish special with seasonal veggies that was very good and my husband had a pork chop as big as his head. Seriously. And he has a pretty large melon. Everyone was thrilled with their entrees. We shared a piece of cake and amazingly no one got forked in the back of their hand. Also delicious. Worth checking out, especially if you prefer outdoor dining in this weird time.

Can't say enough about this place! Tiny place with big flavor. The service was great and the food is to die for!