Rafters Food & Spirits

I just didn't think the food was good. I read reviews before we came as we were visiting the area. We had fried chicken meal and the Mac n cheese w pulled pork. Also an appetizer of queso. I didn't like the queso or salsa at all! The fried chicken was very mid. The leg looked like it had a giant bite taken out of it, but was placed on my plate so I couldn't see it at first. I think it all stuck together because there were lots of crunchy parts missing. It was also very greasy. I think it might be "broasted" and not fried. The thigh was rubbery and had not been cleaned, lots of gross parts on it that rendered it inedible. The mashed potatoes tasted like bob Evans I can buy in a container, which are good, but they're not homemade in kitchen. Green beans were canned green beans with lots of half cooked onion added. My husband's Mac n cheese was mid, frozen Mac n cheese with some heated up pulled pork and a few green onions added on top. Bbq sauce was good, tasted like sweet baby rays. Fries were extremely over done and tasted like dirty oil. Fry sauce was gross. Of all the restaurants in the area, we were highly disappointed to have chose this one. Will not be back.

I have to knock this restaurant down a star. Lately, every time I call and ask for takeout, they say they're not doing it. Being curious, I drive over there and hardly anyone at the restaurant is in the parking lot. I called on a Thursday, then Friday, then Saturday and got the same answer. Called today as well and was met with, yet again, "no take out". Why? This restaurant is only open Thursday-Sunday anyway. Don't you want business? Doesn't seem like it. It's as if they only want you to come in.

Are at Rafters before a concert across the street. It's ER Ed the fried chicken with fried biscuits, green beans and mashed potatoes potato's with gravy. The food was very good as was the service.

It seems like none of the "Brown County" restaurants serve fried chicken anymore. Sure, you can find chicken nuggets, chicken tenders and wings but not the down home taste Brown County used to famous for.Going to the Nashville Playhouse last night we decided to try Rafters as they serve a "fried chicken dinner with fried biscuits", what I call a Nashville tradition.We were not disappointed. We made a reservation and explained the rest of our plans for the evening. They seated us with a smile, asked about what we were seeing and got our drinks.I had a pickle bloody mary made with Pickle Whiskey. It was so tasty I almost ordered another but remembered the dinner I was ordering.Our order was taken and it seemed like no time to this delicious plate of steaming food was served.It was probably the best fried chicken I have ever had. Too much to eat so some had to come home.The mashed potatoes and white gravy were yummy and the fried biscuits were a great addition,I would go back in a heart beat.We got out in new time, had time to park and find our seats thanks to the outstanding service at the Rafters.Sorry I didn't take pictures, we began eating before we thought about it.You will have to take my word, you won't be disappointed!

My husband and I stopped in here quick for a drink before heading to our accommodations in brown county. It's a nice restaurant inside of a hotel. The ambience and clientele were quite nice but the views took the cake. We weren't here long but we're real glad that we stopped. Everyone seemed to like their food, so we'd love to eat here next time we come. The bartender was quite slow and wasn't overly friendly, but it wasn't a big deal at all. Overall great spot and we can't wait to go back.

Awesome location! Clean and well organized! A fresh take on old school meeting new school!Food menu and drink menu was solid! Lots of choices!Service staff was kind and able to assist with all items. When we head to Brown County again, we will visit this gem again!

We went to rafters because we were staying at the hotel attached to it.We liked the fried pickle chips for an appetizerMy husband got a burger with fries/mac n cheese and a side salad which he likedI was hoping for a vegan option and found only 1. I got the southwest salad without cheese and some steamed broccoli. It was ok and fair for the price. It would have been nice to have even a basic baked potato but they didn't have anyService was goodEating out with a restrictive diet is always a challenge.

They remodeled the bar and alot of The Seasons Lodge. They remodeled the event space. Rafters is pretty cool. The wings are excellent!

We came for lunch on Saturday at 12:45pm. They said it would be a 45 minute wait because the kitchen just got slammed. The dinning room and bar was nearly half empty.

The Portobello mushrooms here are amazing! The bar area has Great views thru the windows, will be back for sure