Romantic Dinner in Cookeville, TN
For anniversaries, first dates, and quiet celebrations, Fozzie's Dining offers a setting where conversation lingers and every course feels intentional.
Designed for Date Night
Soft light, elegant plating, and a polished pace create an intimate backdrop without feeling formal or rushed. It's upscale dining with genuine warmth.
Tables are dressed in white tablecloths and lit by candles, and the pace is unhurried, so a dinner for two can take the whole evening if you want it to. The dress code is smart casual: jackets are welcome but not required, so it's easy to dress up a little without it feeling like an event.
Start at the Bar
Happy hour runs Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, and dinner is served from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Meeting at the bar for a craft cocktail before you sit down is a relaxed way to begin a date, and it gives the evening a first chapter before the first course.
A Menu Made for Sharing
Seasonal dishes and signature favorites are prepared to be shared, savored, and remembered. Split a starter such as the Waka Waka Shrimp, the lump crab cakes with corn relish, or the seasonal flatbread. For the main course, Chef Jason Head's menu runs from Hallie Kay's Filet Mignon with peppercorn cream sauce and Steak Frites made with a wagyu flat iron to B & C's Salmon with a hot honey citrus glaze and a Thai Curry Crawfish Étouffée over jasmine rice.
Save room for dessert: crème brûlée, a brownie sundae with salted caramel ice cream, or Edie's Mousse of the Week. The menu changes with the seasons, so preview the current dishes on our dinner menu.
Tell Us What You're Celebrating
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and for special occasions. The reservation request form takes your date, time and party size, and it has a notes field for allergies, celebrations and seating preferences. If it's an anniversary, a birthday or a proposal you're planning, say so there. Your request goes straight to the team, who confirm by email.
Chef Jason's philosophy is simple: food brings people together, and the most meaningful memories are made at the table. It's the idea behind the restaurant's motto, “Moments Turned to Memories.” Meet Chef Jason Head.
Romantic Dinners at Fozzie's: Common Questions
Is Fozzie's Dining a good place for a date night or anniversary?
It's built for evenings like that: candlelit, white-tablecloth tables, an unhurried pace and a chef-driven seasonal menu. Mention the occasion in the notes on your reservation request.
What should I wear?
The dress code is smart casual. Jackets are welcome but not required.
When can we come in?
Happy hour is Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00–6:00 PM, and dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00–9:00 PM.
How do we book a table for two?
Use the reservation request form on our home page with your date, time and party size, and the team will confirm by email. You can also call +1 (205) 873-0686. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and for special occasions.
Can we note an allergy ahead of time?
Yes. The reservation request has a notes field for allergies, celebrations and seating preferences. Gluten-free options are available, and many dishes are marked gluten-free on the menu.
Reserve or Reach Out
For special requests before your evening, visit our contact page or call +1 (205) 873-0686.
Ready for the evening? Reserve a table at Fozzie's.
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