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Top Sentiments among Demos' Restaurant Reviewers
Great steaks
Recommend baked chicken soup
Excellent house bread
Cost Spaghetti meals
Recommend chicken pasta sauce
Delicious chicken salad plate
Good specials
FABULOUS salad dressings
Favorite fatty flavors
Generous menu offers variety
Customer Reviews (111 reviews)
catwhisper
on Citysearch Jul 18, 2009We always make a point to eat at Demos' when we are in Nashville for a concert. It is close to everything downtown and has great food and service! The blackened chicken pasta sauce is to die for!!! The chicken and rice... (more)
CSMobileUser
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2009The food is outstanding! No, I don't own the place. I am a customer who is offended by these BIAS reviews. I have been eating there for years and have never had a bad meal, bad service or a unsanatary enviorment. Demos is... (more)
xizor
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2009This is the perfect locale for Italian food that doesn't overcharge for hype like Amerigo. The service was impeccable; I've never been served faster anywhere, anytime (excluding fast food). I can easily recommend... (more)
Laurahmm
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2008The food was very average and uninteresting. I love Italian food and have been to many Italian restaurants in many cities. Even for a family style restaurant I was not impressed. (more)
janetreno
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2008I truly wish that there were a rating that was LOWER than poor. This was truly one of the worst meals I have ever eaten. It is not Italian food in any way, in fact, it hardly passed for food. I was absolutely starving and... (more)
BoBigRed
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2008This place is very reasonable. They also bring as much bread as you want and the service was great. Their special was only $4.25!! Not a super large portion, but you also got a side salad. If your down on broadway check it... (more)
Stacon
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2008My girlfriend and I went to this restaurant tonight and we got right in. The staff and our waitress Maria was awesome. She suggested the KC Strip, I like steak, and lets just say it was unbelievable. I ordered my steak... (more)
MKP091982
on Citysearch Jul 22, 2008I think the comment below was written by a competitor. I'm from Alabama and many times my parents to Nashville they ask about going to Demos. The food is wonderful for the inexpensive price they charge. We've always... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 22, 2008I ate at this restaurant 5 yrs ago during a visit to Nashville, and the great impression that they left still lingers to this day! We had a 2-hr wait before we were seated, and I can honestly say it was worth every minute of... (more)
gonetrippin123
on Citysearch Jun 22, 2008i went to Demos on the recommendation of the tour guide, it apparently had quite a reputation So i expected much. I could not have been more disappointed. We waited two hours for the abysmal, overcooked, over-season... (more)
coog78
on Citysearch Apr 09, 2008I appreciate the attempt at uniqueness with steak and spaghetti. They do one (spaghetti) rather well here. But they should probably stick with that. The steak here is one of the worst I've ever had. Three bites and I... (more)
knarf3
on Citysearch Mar 30, 2008Have eaten here many times and found the same good food and service each time. Perhaps the best value in town. Menu has sufficient variety and food quality as well as service quality are excellent and a very resonable... (more)
Itravel2
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2008We went to Demo's on a Monday night; after arriving in town. A friend had recommended this restaurant. We both ordered the sirloin steak and it did not disapoint. It was cooked to order, juicy and had a delicous... (more)
MartyGraw
on Citysearch Feb 10, 2008While the service was adequate, the nicest thing I can say about the food is that it was better than starving.....if only marginally. The spinach dip was a horrible assemblage of soured garlic, olive oil and spinach... (more)
ramsfan
on Citysearch Jan 19, 2008IF YOU STOP BY THIS PLACE YOU NEED TO TRY THE CHICKEN SOUP IT IS AWESOME IT TASTES REALLY GOOD. AND THE BREAD THEY BRING TO DIP IN YOUR SOUP IS REALLY REALLY GOOD. JUST TRY IT YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.... (more)
ramsfan
on Citysearch Jan 19, 2008DEMO'S IS THE BEST ITALIAN RESTURANT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. EVERY TIME WE GO TO NASHVILLE WE EAT THERE. WE TELL ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT IT, IT IS THE GREATEST. IT HAS A LOT TO OFFER WITHOUT THE BIG COST. AND THE... (more)
hydrangealady
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2007I don't get it. Went only once for lunch. Very little interesting on the menu, ended up getting spaghetti, which was so sweet it was inedible. Very ordinary and less than most casual family dining places. Not reason... (more)
brentwoodlisa
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2007I have visited Demos' several times over the past few years, and they never fail to disappoint. Bland food, salads with iceberg lettuce...I still do not understand how this restaurant continues to get the ratings it... (more)
truestory4u
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2007Great food, great people and lot's of locations to choose from. We ate there before going to a concert and the menu was extensive and the service was exceptional. (more)
besu
on Citysearch May 03, 2007I have to have the recipe for the Chicken and rice soup! It was wonderful! We managed to eat there twice while in Nashville. Yes the line can be long but it's worth the wait. If you go around 2 in the afternoon it's a perfect... (more)
pjtn66
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2007We have been to Demos's many times...mainly because it was The Only good restaurant in town for so long...we go early because otherwise you can't get in...I love their chicken and rice soup and the fresh salad.... (more)
alabamagirl71
on Citysearch Feb 24, 2007Ate at Demo's on a late Saturday afternoon with my husband and our 3 daughters, plus my parents and nephew. We were seated after about a 15 minute wait. The dining room was a little crowded for me, but not overly... (more)
epatton1
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2007My family has been dining at Demo's for years and has been one of our favorite restaurant. However, over the couple of years the quality of the food especially the steaks that I used to say I would put up against almost... (more)
arial_r
on Citysearch Dec 31, 2006It's difficult to give any kind of complete review on a place that we were never able to get seated. We were told 45 minutes for well over 3 hours. The 45 minute wait never changed. Finally, we asked for a Manager when we... (more)
swimgirl555
on Citysearch Dec 19, 2006This is probably not the place to bring a first date but if you are looking for solidly good food in a very relaxed, casual atmosphere this is the place to go. It is also great for lunch but can be quite a wait. The place has... (more)
coffdawg
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2006My family was in town for a concert at the Ryman on Dec. 7th and wanted to find a place to eat close by. Did an internet search and found Demos'. Came here and read all the reviews, even the bad ones. We decided to give Demos'... (more)
jenpellzy
on Citysearch Dec 06, 2006I have to say that the reviews that are not good must be coming from people who expect too much of the world in general. The VAST majority of these reviews are incredibly satisfied, even thrilled! We were highly... (more)
chamalinda
on Citysearch Nov 24, 2006If you are looking for good steaks at a decent price, this is the place...I don't know about you but I think most of the places around Nashville are overpriced. I have eating at Demo's at least 50 times, and still rules my... (more)
c_woo_don
on Citysearch Nov 24, 2006I consider Demos' one of the best all time restaurants in the Tennessee. Blackened Chicken paste or potato, yeahhhh, its a heavy sauce that has a flavor that punches you in the mouth. Their are a lot of steak houses in... (more)
lma526
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2006We always take our out of town guests to Demo's if they ask for a local favorite. They always end up loving it and we have an excuse to go that way. Whenever they come back to town, they say they have to eat there again. I... (more)
high_five
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2006I have been to three seperate locations and i cannot for the life of me figure out what these good reviews are about, below average, fatty steaks, pasta??, only upside is liquid sugar for the sweet tea!... (more)
cnl105
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2006I live about 3 hours from Nashville, but every time I visit I have to eat at Demo's! By far the best steak for a great price, and try the spaghetti alfredo, delicious! Salad is bland, so get the baked chicken soup instead,... (more)
tabel
on Citysearch Aug 15, 2006I was in town for business for 3 days and ate at DEMOS each night. Had the Top Sirloin the first night and it was great, had blackened chicken pasta the next night and it was great and had their filet of beef and it was... (more)
dspindler
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2006If you want anything besides a daily special, you will end up spending more money than you would have anticipated here. Their food is nothing special and I don't particularly think their service is good. I don't get... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2006<b>In Short<br></b>Old school decor, hearing your name called over a loudspeaker when your table is ready, and paying at the register after you've eaten are the norm. Favorite starters include Jim's Famous... (more)
Jolene G.
on Judys Book Jul 31, 2006You should get here early they are the best and they fill up fast. Demos is right near the water in Downtown Nashville and they are awesome. The food is great and the service outstanding. They are my only choice for food... (more)
loriwatk
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2006I was tipped off to Demo's from a guy in Printer's Alley! Let me tell you this is the place to eat downtown. I could not believe that this delicious food was this cheap! It is nice to find a good place that is not a chain! I... (more)
extremetour
on Citysearch Mar 20, 2006I have toured for about 12 years with a national music tour along with many major recording artists. We make a point of sampling the local fare in the cities we visit. Naturally, we have favorite haunts all over the U.S.... (more)
danadanielle2000
on Citysearch Jan 22, 2006My fiance and I wanted to go out for dinner and wound up at Demos'. We waited about 45 minutes for a table, but got a good seat at the bar and sipped a few Mia Tias and wine before we were seated. Out waiter was the BEST!!! He... (more)
cyberbmcd
on Citysearch Dec 13, 2005I visited Nemo's twice in 3 days during National Youthworkers Convention on November. The first day we waited only 5 minutes for a seat the second closer to 40. But the wait was OK considering the quality of food. I... (more)
dave8aces
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2005Walked in the door, 45 minute wait we were told, ended up being very close to that. You don't mind waiting when the end result is what we got. My wife got the mushroom spagetti, I got the Strip Steak. The rolls for... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2005The dining room is very laid back. It really looks nice and peaceful there. The people that work there are very friendly and helpful. They alway make sure your drinks are full at all times. They always have a lunch... (more)
talula22
on Citysearch Oct 25, 2005I am amazed at how many people recommend this place. I went, expecting to have a wonderful meal, and had anything but that. I have been a few times, each time wanting to give it another chance. But each time, the meals are... (more)
woozabelle
on Citysearch Sep 20, 2005Demos has fantastic food! I highly recommend the chicken stuffed potato... I could have turned the plate up and licked it clean! I did think the salad was a little plain with only lettuce and dressing, so I filled out a... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 08, 2005My family and I love Demos'. It's one of those restaurants you can always count on for a good dining experience. They have a great family atmosphere, a great menu (that doesn't change every week), and always offer... (more)
deviousapple
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2005I took my family and my mother who was visiting to Demo's (downtown Nashville) for lunch on a Saturday and I have to say that we recieved the best service that I've had in a resturant. The food was good, everyone enjoyed... (more)
nhisfavor
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2005Servings are too small in proportion to cost. Friendly atmosphere, however, somewhat too loud. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 22, 2005Great dining atmosphere. Food and service was terrific. restaurant was clean and well maintained. I have been to this location often and will more than likely return in the future.... (more)
ahataway
on Citysearch May 09, 2005We come to Nashville quite often to visit my daughter who is in college at Vandy and we alway eat at Demos. The food is wonderful and we have always had great service from the staff there. They have a really tasty chicken... (more)
catdmassie
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2005the food is incredible especially for the price. fast friendly and tasty. They have only unsweetened to but they have liquid sugar, so you don't have granules of sugar in the bottom of the glass. you can sweeten it as... (more)
tndancer
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2005I must say that Demo's is one of the best restaurants that I have been too. The prices are definately a plus. The food was wonderful and the service was just fabulous. It is a must see when in Downtown Nashville. We were... (more)
ab_the_trini
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2004I have been to Demos' twice in Murfreesboro and both times it was great! The service was quick, the chicken was tender and tasty...the steak was WONDERFUL! The spaghetti was tasty and flavorful....Man! It's the best... (more)
katiewallen
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2004I have been to Demos' many times at lunch since I work across the street. I have yet to enjoy a meal there. I don't know what all these positive reviewers are thinking! I have tried at least 9 items on the menu. Every one was... (more)
daisyamya
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2004I just love this place! I love the steak and the rolls are just grand! It is a great value. Even though it tends to get busy, it still can be a fairly intimate, romantic place in the evening when the light go down. I... (more)
hadmanp
on Citysearch May 04, 2004I came here at the end of a long tiring trip into Nashville looking for a decent prolonged dining experience to help relax & wind down - WRONG PLACE! I should say I'm from Europe where we expect a meal to last a couple of... (more)
Brade
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2003I first went to Demos' on a date in '99 knowing nothing about it, and I've been in love ever since (with the restaurant, that is). I've invited large groups, dined with family and friends, and taken in a few lunch... (more)
LIZZY23
on Citysearch Jan 25, 2003Every year I go to fan fair and I have to go at least once to demos the food is out of this world, and you never seem to finish a glass of coke before its refilled. the service is always great. and just a block or so away from... (more)
relmore
on Citysearch Jan 17, 2003Good, inexpensive place to eat. Unlike food editorial writers, we have to buy our own food. After all. as Yogi Berra would say, no one goes there because it is too crowded and you have to wait on tables.... (more)
dutchgirl9579
on Citysearch Jan 14, 2003Demos' has been my favorite restraunt ever since it opened. The food is wonderful and it is very reasonably priced. (more)
zagfan40
on Citysearch Jan 09, 2003I was part of a group of 12 that had to be in and out in an hour to make it to the Phantom of the Opera before it started. Not only were we quickly accomodated, the food was great, the service was friendly, and the price was... (more)
walkermo
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2003Demos' is the best value in town. Not to mention that their steaks are well trimmed and have little to no fat, and never need extra seasoning. I eat my steak extra well done. Very seldomly does a restaurant get it right... (more)
butterfli
on Citysearch Jan 01, 2003To put it nicely I will not return EVER!!!!! The food and service were the worst I have ever had.. (more)
athletegurl
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2002Demos' Steak and Spaghgetti House deserves so much more than the lame review it received here. The food is absolutely great, anything BUT bland, and you actually get what you pay for, unlike some "upper class"... (more)
Delley
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2002We enjoy going to this restaraunt at least twice a month. The service is always exceptional and their food is out of this world!! The Kansas City Strip steak is the BEST in this area, I've yet to find a steak that tastes... (more)
csmutnick
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2002The food was wonderful and the waitstaff was very helpful and friendly (more)
uunashville
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2002The roast half chicken is really good. Lots of herbs and spices but nothing that obliterates the taste of the chicken. (more)
hollyl
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2002I've been going to Demos' for years. I have never had a bad experience there. And I had been in the restaurant business for years. I know what I'm talking about. Good value, service and consistant food quality equal a... (more)
Halo
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2002Every time I go to Demo's I fall in love with it a little more. Excellent Food, Friendly service, and Great Prices --- this coming from a college student! (more)
mknlmn8
on Citysearch Dec 01, 2002I went to Demo's for the first time Saturday night. Our waiter was a joy (and a comic)! We had a really good time and really good food! I'll recommend it to anyone going to Nashville.... (more)
laylaunetn
on Citysearch Nov 21, 2002very consistent ... great service... great filet's and the shrimp is always perfect... not fancy, just good food. (more)
Recent Comments
Amazing food and great prices! Love love love the mexican spaghetti :)
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ShannonKI, Apr 28, 2011
ShannonKI, Apr 28, 2011
We LOVE the service, food , and prices! Top notch!
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meemee, May 06, 2011
meemee, May 06, 2011
I love the food at Demos'. My son loves the sugar water for the tea. Prices are great and...
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gretchenH, May 06, 2011
gretchenH, May 06, 2011
Great Steaks & pasta!!!
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kimkraze, May 07, 2011
kimkraze, May 07, 2011
Great food!
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