My mother and I went to Monell's for lunch on 7-26-10. My mother had been there before and told me of the communal seating. I was a bit put off by the thought but decided to go because my Mom raved about the food. We were seating quickly and were just as quickly served cucumber salad, tomatoes, roasted potatoes, corn pudding, green beans, fried chicken, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, corn on the cob, homemade biscuits and cornbread with peach preserves. All the food was made from scratch and was WONDERFUL with the exception of the corn pudding (not a fan of). Once a bowl had been finished another was brought to the table. So much food was brought I lost count! The communal table setting I thought I would be put off by turned out being a good experience. One cannot beat wonderful food and good conversation! I live in Pueblo, Colorado and my Mom lives in Ashland City just northwest of Nashville. My future visits will include Monell's!
Pros: Terrific Food, Communal Seating
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