Shoney's - Rutledge Pike

The service was great, the food was what was expected, the price is reasonable. Restaurant was clean. What was out of their control was the unabomber looking guy, who was sharing his conspiracy breakdown, with the entire side of the Restaurant. Dude was filthy, and his language was quite colorful, almost entertaining, maybe if I had huffed more paint as kid.

They were so attentive & got the order right... Only complaint was that the lid on the children's small drink didn't fit as well as a Large drink lid fit... Maybe it was a maker's error.. Don't let it discourage you from ordering from them!! Good people!

Went here yesterday and had the buffet. The food was great. And the wait staff was super friendly.

Writing this with love. I’ve been a Shoneys fan my whole life. I’m glad to see some updates in the restaurant, but there are some major items that need to be addressed.. the window sill up front is swelling and coming apart from years of condensation coming off the vents. There are debris and dead flies in the crevices. Not a pretty sight to sit next to. Nothing some stained and sealed butcher block or other solid wood couldn’t fix. The bathrooms are waaay outdated, and need to be kept cleaner. I actively avoid using the restrooms at this restaurant.. also, some fresh LED bulbs in the light fixtures over the bar would be great. The flickering fluorescents take away from all the great work that has been done already to freshen up the ceiling! Now on to the good. The staff were attentive and pleasant despite seeming to be understaffed. Everyone was busting it to make sure the guests and the bar were taken care of. Maddie seated and served me and did a great job. The bar itself and the tables were clean and fresh. The food was excellent as always, and I appreciate the seemingly expanded selection recently on the desert bar. The doughnut holes, fresh strawberries, and the little cake slices are all great, please keep them. Restaurant floor was a little dirty, likely because staff were hardly able to do the essential tasks and serve everyone during dinner rush. In short, I hope some more money will be spent to finish the renovation of critical items, and I wish Shoneys on Rutledge all the best in finding good help during this shortage. Pay your employees a good living wage and keep the restaurant in good order. No need to replace old things if they’re in good working order, but nostalgia doesn’t cut it if something is broken and dirty. I don’t mind paying a bit more when I come if it means keeping Shoneys around for years to come. When I get the craving I typically don’t even care what it costs lol.. anything under $15 for dinner buffet would seem reasonable. Thanks!