Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

We were told by the server this chewed up frozen mess on a side salad was bacon bits. The manager took the salad off the check. I have visited cracker barrel many times and I feel as much as they try for consistency across their restaurants, they miss the mark. The silverware is typically dirty, food comes out barely warm and service is lacking. Maybe I am just expecting to much?

Usually, I don't leave reviews... unless the service was remarkable. Two staff members at this Cracker Barrel showed me exactly that. Vida and Ethan are an absolute delight! From the moment you step foot in the restaurant, their warm smiles and genuine enthusiasm set the tone for a memorable dining experience. Vida's impeccable attention to detail ensures that every aspect of your visit is taken care of, from promptly seating you at a comfortable table to offering insightful recommendations from the menu. Her friendly demeanor creates an inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Vida is wonderful!! And then there's Ethan, the epitome of professionalism and charm. His vast knowledge of the menu, combined with his exceptional serving skills, guarantees that your meal is not just delicious but also perfectly tailored to your preferences. Whether it's refilling your drink with lightning speed or going the extra mile to accommodate dietary restrictions, Ethan's dedication to cu

The visit was made on a holiday weekend Sunday to be exact. We arrived around 12pm. Wait time was 20 minutes. I honestly so not think it was that long. We said towards the front towards the entrance because we were a party of six. Our server was Shannon, the one spelled on. Shannon was super pleasant. I don't know how that was even possible considering the dining room was jam-packed. We knew that she was super busy so we tried our best to have our order ready when she came to the table. We gave her out orders and she read it back to us for accuracy purposes. By the time our food arrived we were missing a few items but she made sure all of our orders were correct. At times we either changed or added something and she still was very patient and an attentive listener which was extremely hard considering there was so much activity going on at the time. Our meals were all good for the most part except the catfish. It was fried beautifully but had zero seasoning on it. I promise if you add