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Strike 1: Location. Very awkward, hard-to-reach parking lot bordered by two VERY busy one-way streets. Strike 2: Service. Visited around 2:00 p.m. on a weekday; very few customers. We were our waiter's only table and he was extremely inattentive. ... more

Strike 1: Location. Very awkward, hard-to-reach parking lot bordered by two VERY busy one-way streets. Strike 2: Service. Visited around 2:00 p.m. on a weekday; very few customers. We were our waiter's only table and he was extremely inattentive. One waiter stupidly stared at me as I exited the restroom, and as I made my way back to my table, he arose from a stool near the bar and crossed right in front of my path, pretending to not notice me. I called him on that immediately. Strike 3: Food. Mediocre, and the rye bread was quite stale. Limited authentic German menu; the "American" side of the menu is almost as large as the "German" side! Strike 4: Cleanliness. The ceiling is disgustingly dirty, with dust-bunnies hanging from the air vents and black dirt surrounding them. Highly unpleasant. I'm third-generation Bavarian, and I wasn't amused or impressed with Gerst Haus. I may not bother returning. less

I used to order at least twice a month from them. They were runnin‘ some kinda super-duper buy-1-git-1-free special to celebrate their 20th anniversary, or 20, 000, 000th pizza served, I ferget which. I place order online, ensuring that I click on ... more

I used to order at least twice a month from them. They were runnin‘ some kinda super-duper buy-1-git-1-free special to celebrate their 20th anniversary, or 20, 000, 000th pizza served, I ferget which. I place order online, ensuring that I click on the option to receive the bonus pie. 25 mins. later, one pizza arrives. I informed the driver that I‘d ordered online, making sure that I had "opted in" to their free-pie promo. He told me they‘d been "having problems like that" with online orders, and if I‘d just phone the store and speak with the manager, they‘d make up another and get it right out to me. Yes, I still tipped him the usual 25 to 30% that I‘ve always tipped. (After that, many probably wouldn‘t have.) <br> So, I git on the horn to the PJ‘s manager, calmly and politely asking what happened. He totally lost his temper and screamed at me: "That‘s not MY problem! You need to deal with the people running our website!!" Mind y‘all, this was totally unprovoked. Stunned by this reply, I just said "okay" and hung up. <br> Y‘all better believe I contacted PJ‘s corporate first thing, by phone, the next morning. Described the problem to some CSR who clickety-clack typed away and promised a call from someone there soon. Following day, I git a call from some PJ‘s "regional manager" in charge of all of Nashville, TN, who proceeded to defend the uncalled-for rudeness of the store manager. "Well, you must have said something to set him off like that!" "Uh, no, " I replied. As final remedy, he mailed me one certificate for any PJ‘s pizza, any size, free of charge, with his signature on it, which could be used at ANY Nashville, TN PJ‘s. Deciding that (1) there are other options in my area and (2) my local store probably knew they‘d been "reported to corporate, " I decided to sever my longstandin‘ relationship with PJ‘s forever. I deleted their website from my bookmarked sites and gave the certificate to a bud who lives on the other side of town (still within Nashville city limits though). <br> Almost done with this -- bud decides to use the certificate, well before its expiration date, at HIS local PJ‘s, right down the street from his apartment. He calls in his order and describes the certificate. They tell him "no problem." When he arrives at the store to pick up, they decide they don‘t want to honor the certificate after all, and he had to argue his case for about 10 minutes, threatenin‘ to report THEM to PJ‘s corporate, before they "decide" to honor the certificate and give him his free pie. <br> This is a complete lesson in HOW ABSOLUTELY NOT to treat a customer, under any circumstances, especially a regular who was always kind and always tipped the drivers well. PJ‘s can rot in &*%@, as far as I‘m concerned. Good thang I gotta Roma‘s nearby! less

Easy to get addicted to this joint. Smokey-flavored barbecue -- you can taste the wood! Pulled pork sandwich or plate is my usual here, and it is always, consistently, juicy and smoky. The side dishes are done right, too, whether you get fries or ... more

Easy to get addicted to this joint. Smokey-flavored barbecue -- you can taste the wood! Pulled pork sandwich or plate is my usual here, and it is always, consistently, juicy and smoky. The side dishes are done right, too, whether you get fries or greens or anything else -- never greasy, never overcooked. They stick to their formula here, and it works. Service is VERY prompt and personable. The room is way cool, with vintage posters, plenty of TV's, exposed brick walls, high ceilings with beams and ductwork -- kinda "lodge meets loft." Did I mention easy to get addicted to this joint? less

Generally overpriced, and they often omit ingredients. Watch any carry-out orders you place here -- something is ALWAYS missing from your order. Dining room service can be either very attentive or, at the opposite end of the spectrum, extremely car ... more

Generally overpriced, and they often omit ingredients. Watch any carry-out orders you place here -- something is ALWAYS missing from your order. Dining room service can be either very attentive or, at the opposite end of the spectrum, extremely careless. A truly beautiful dining room and bar in a great location. They will shoot themselves in the foot, though, if they don't improve service and quality control. They opened for business in September 2004, and they're making a rather inauspicious start. The potential seems to be there, though. less

High-quality, properly prepared Southern food. My mother, visiting from Chicago, and I had dinner here -- her first catfish dinner. Homemade cole slaw, pinto beans in gravy and hush puppies are delivered to your table immediately. Cole slaw extrem ... more

High-quality, properly prepared Southern food. My mother, visiting from Chicago, and I had dinner here -- her first catfish dinner. Homemade cole slaw, pinto beans in gravy and hush puppies are delivered to your table immediately. Cole slaw extremely fresh; 'puppies were exactly right -- no hint of grease either. Catfish was fresh and meaty, with a crunchy breading likewise without a hint of grease or excess oil. My sides were fried okra and french fries. The okra was EXTREMELY fresh, lightly breaded and bore no excess oil. These folks know how to fry things properly. Beverages served in mason jars with handles. (I drink from mason jars at home, without handles, and yes, I'm college educated. They make practical drink glasses.) Service was really personable and efficient -- friendly, cool guy playin' host at the door; waitress very sweet and attentive. Although I live 12 or so miles north of this place, I will absolutely be a return customer. less

Ordered delivery from work; was kept on hold over 3 minutes right after call was answered. Ordered 2 entrees and an egg roll; delivery time was 52 minutes (quoted 30-45 minutes). Egg roll and rice were room temperature, entrees were hot. My entree ... more

Ordered delivery from work; was kept on hold over 3 minutes right after call was answered. Ordered 2 entrees and an egg roll; delivery time was 52 minutes (quoted 30-45 minutes). Egg roll and rice were room temperature, entrees were hot. My entree was a breaded chicken which, according to the menu, would be "crispy" and would contain red peppers and be quite spicy. Breading was quite soggy, there were no red peppers and it was not very spicy at all. <br> For their slow, lackluster service and food not as described on their menu, I will reward China Panda with no more of my business. less

I perused the previous reviews with skepticism... many like the place but don't comment specifically about the high quality of the food here. I dined here last evening with 10 friends, and the food and service were wonderful. They rate "5 ... more

I perused the previous reviews with skepticism... many like the place but don't comment specifically about the high quality of the food here. I dined here last evening with 10 friends, and the food and service were wonderful. They rate "5 Stars" because what they give their customers for the reasonable prices. I ordered pepper steak, one friend ordered pot roast, my mother ordered a hamburger, one friend ordered lasagna and another had spaghetti with marinara. I sampled their dishes... the marinara sauce was not at all "watery", as two prior reviewers commented. It was thick and flavorful. The lasagna was likewise rich. (Another prior reviewer stated it was "a step above Stouffer's -- completely inaccurate.) My fellow diners are Chicagoans (several are Italian, as well) and KNOW Italian food! And I am a Chicago transplant now residing in Nashville, and I know restaurants -- much more than most Nashville natives do. All cuts of meat were very tender and without a hint of gristle. Mom's burger was quite large, and formed of very lean beef. Demos' obviously has a good meat supplier. <br> The service was most excellent and very attentive. This place wants its customers to be well-fed and happy and it generates a great deal of goodwill -- the hallmark of a successful business, whatever its nature. I hold places up to a much higher standard than most folks born and raised here -- and Demos' impressed my fellow diners and I. I will be a repeat customer. less

Nice atmosphere; very friendly 'n competent employees. Bar @ one end, square-shaped dinin' room, lotsa TV sets (includin' projection TV in front). Ordered 14-oz. New York strip steak; nice cut. Smallish house salad (but fresh); side of ... more

Nice atmosphere; very friendly 'n competent employees. Bar @ one end, square-shaped dinin' room, lotsa TV sets (includin' projection TV in front). Ordered 14-oz. New York strip steak; nice cut. Smallish house salad (but fresh); side of creamed spinach 'n buttered bread wedge were included. less