GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited Bluegill Grill.
AT BLUEGILL Grill, the menu reads like a greatest hits playlist for every kind of appetite at the table. It’s where lake-day cravings, comfort food classics, and those “let’s try something new” moods can all meet up — and somehow, everyone leaves happy.
Variety is the heartbeat here, keeping things fresh. One visit might have you leaning into your usual favorites, while the next surprises you with something new, quietly making its debut. There’s a sense the kitchen likes to keep things moving, which makes every return trip feel a little different — in the best way.
Let’s start with the beer cheese dip — spicy, savory, and unapologetically bold. It’s the kind of appetizer that dares you not to keep dipping long after you said you were done. From there, the menu branches out into crowd-pleasers that feel tailor-made for a post-lake appetite. The chicken tenders hit that golden, crispy mark, while the burgers deliver exactly what you want after a long day in the sun — hearty, satisfying, and no-nonsense.
But don’t mistake casual for limited. For the hungriest in your crew, ribeyes make a strong showing, proving this kitchen knows how to stretch beyond bar food without losing its footing. And they are continually rolling out specials like blackened Louisiana redfish Creole served with turnip greens and grits!
And then there’s Wednesday night — a standout in its own right. The all-you-can-eat shrimp boil brings a little event energy to the middle of the week, drawing folks in for a hands-on, flavor-packed feast that feels equal parts laidback and indulgent. GN
Blue Gill Grill doesn’t try to be everything — it just happens to pull it off anyway.
BLUEGILL GRILL AT HOLIDAY LANDING MARINA:
912 Old Awalt Rd.
Tullahoma, TN 37388
