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    Libby’s Southern Comfort

    4.1 (434 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LIBBY’S SOUTHERN COMFORT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Doc Holladay sandwich split for two
    Katie P.

    We found this restaurant because it was on the list of places to visit for the B-Line trail. We arrived shortly after they opened and were seated right away. Our waitress was friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. They have drink specials and Thursday was half off a vintage bourbon pour which my boyfriend was excited about. The Carolina Crab cakes which were fresh and had just the right amount of herbs and seasonings to make it light and highlight the crab without leaving a fishy taste in your mouth. We shared the Doc Holladay sandwich and the kitchen was kind enough to go ahead and cut it in half for us. It's truly the little gestures that show the staff are paying attention and care. Our seasonal cocktails were absolutely delicious and if it had not been late in the morning, we would have gotten a couple more. A great experience and we are looking forward to visiting again in the future to try more of their menu and bourbon.

    Chicken and waffles
    Jasmin J.

    This is brunch vibe for every aesthetic person on social media. Walking in there is a chill vibe and the staff is so friendly and you feel like you are at a friend's dinner party. We went with a group of friends, sat on the patio and played cards while we waited for our food. Perfect end of summer place. The drinks were delicious and refreshing without tasting too strong. The Bee's Knees is my personal recommendation as I think I had two during brunch. Usually I measure a "southern" style place by the chicken and waffles and this was no different. The chicken was crispy the way I like it while still being juicy and flavorful. My only critique is the size of the waffle I wanted more to balance the chicken pieces. Will be back and ready to try something else on the menu.

    Rebecca M.

    Went to libby's for lunch yesterday, and of course, chicken was great. My shrimp and grits were overcooked, unfortunately I've had before, and to say the least, it's never consistent, unfortunately. I did let the waiter know when he asked how things were, people need to speak up at that time. He apologized, and I told him I had before, and it wasn't the same down to the little pieces of tasso ham in it. The check came and he discounted my meal as I was ok with that because I did eat the shrimp but it was different.

    Some good fried chicken and sides!
    Chris R.

    There are two stops on the B-LINE for fried chicken, The Purple Poulet and Libby's. You need to eat at both. Very different environments and ambiance. Both have delicious chicken with its own flare. I ate a late lunch at the bar. Not crowded so the bartender, another patron, and I had a nice conversation while I ate. The chicken was hot, crispy, flavorful. The sides were good. They cooked it order so it was fresh but the breast was a bit dry. Not overly so, but a 1-star hit. Libby's is a diner-style place with bar seating, as well. Varied menu. Parking can be a pain in the area at some times of day so give yourself time for dealing with that.

    Oysters and drinks
    Samantha S.

    Went here for a Valentine's Day brunch and unfortunately, I won't be coming back. The service and staff were friendly, but the taste and quality of the food were very disappointing. The deviled eggs tasted off, my father even found an eyelash on his plate and said his food tasted gritty, and my breakfast was extremely greasy and bland. Overall, the food felt very basic and not worth the experience. The drinks were good, which was a plus. However, we were seated outside and were freezing the entire time. The heater kept being turned on and off depending on other guests, so it was uncomfortable throughout our visit. The outdoor ambiance also didn't feel inviting or pleasant. Thank you, but this just wasn't the experience we were hoping for.

    Specials
    John S.

    Excellent service and nice patio area. Our server was always nearby and even apologized when she was busy. The only thing to complain about was how loud the outdoor patio could be with all of the trains passing by. Food was excellent and I really enjoyed the appetizers. For the main entrees we received large portions of everything.

    Shrimp & grits
    Joanna R.

    Ordered Charlie Brown (aka Ky Hot Brown)-ok for the price_at least 2 servings. Ordered the shrimp & grits -do not recommend Ordered fried green tomatoes to start. Good portion served with pimento cheese & onion jam. Suggest putting the onion jam on the side with the pimento cheese. Service was pretty fast; good lunch crowd.

    Chris B.

    Nice eatery near Braxton. Pleasant atmosphere, staff is very friendly and attentive. Food was really good and the service was quick. We'll be back for sure. Small parking lot and street parking. A 3% charge is added if you use a credit card.

    Barrel Aged Manhattan, Smoked Maple Old-Fashioned. Truly devine.
    Sarah T.

    Excellent service and tasty food. I arrived early and had the Bourbon Cheerwine Slush while I waited. It was unusual, delicious, and felt very local. The server let me read in peace and checked on me a few times, but did not make me feel rushed, even as tables started to fill. Once my friend arrived, we had another round of cocktails, also excellent, and the goetta hush puppies, which were far better than I expected, as I don't even really like goetta. Not a lot of vegetarian options, but they do have a few dinner salads which are well-presented and make a good meal. Don't miss the scratch made oatmeal crème pies for dessert.

    Tammi W.

    First of all the ambiance here is amazing! Doors open and there is a nice breeze blowing thru. Drink menu seemed to have a lot of rum items. I got shrimp and grits but it was loaded with fried French onion stick things and the shrimp was too charred. My bf got the fried chicken which he said was the best fried chicken he has ever had and that's saying a lot as we are travel foodies and he's a chef! I wish I would have gotten the fried chicken. The service was good but a lot of young staff so take that as you will. Nice place for dinner overall.

    Ann S.

    Fried chicken and mashed potatoes live long in my childhood memories so it was a natural choice for this year's birthday dinner out with the fam. And I was looking for a place with great fried chicken with a couple steps above the "we serve the world's best chicken out of the back of our garage" kind of place. Which led us to Libby's. Excellent dinner all the way around! We had 2 orders of the two piece dinners (one light, one dark), one BLT salad and one chicken thigh dinner. The chicken dinners were outstanding. Good sides -- mashed potatoes, black eye pea salad and collard greens -- not outstanding, but really it's the chicken I was there for. The chicken thigh dinner was reported to be excellent by hubs, with sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Oh! And we started with the Big Dipper app which was crostini with 3 different spreads: feta, crawfish and pimiento. Delicious! My favorite was the crawfish- nice light flavor. Salad was deemed delicious. The menu changes so don't count in what you see online (the chicken thigh dinner wasn't listed online though I assume the standards stay consistent). Just go and know you'll find something great. We made reservations on a Saturday night, and were directed to an outdoor, plastic'ed in room -- it was ok. The main restaurant has more ambiance but is quite small, tight and maybe more noisy?? Let's call it "bustling". Our waitress was super - nice, attentive, friendly. There's parking attached, on weekends. We would definitely go back next time fried chicken calls our name!

    Half chicken + 2 sides
    Leah S.

    Stopped in for Restaurant week and got quite the bargain for $36. Fried green tomato appetizer, half chicken meal with 2 sides and an oatmeal pie desert. The oatmeal pie was the best part of the meal. All vegetable sides are made with pork, so I tried the blackeyed pea salad (yum!) and macaroni and cheese (weakest part of the meal). Chicken was well seasoned and a huge portion. Biscuits are the reason you MUST try this place. Flaky, buttery and melt in your mouth.

    Fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese.
    Ashley W.

    We had a lunch reservation for a Saturday and were seated right away after checking in. Wait staff was truly friendly and accommodating, bringing us menus and a high chair first thing. We ordered the fried green tomatoes to start, and they were phenomenal. Thick sliced, crisp, juicy, and topped with chunks of bacon and a large scoop of pickly pimento cheese spread. We loved these, so did our baby! For entrees we ordered the 2-piece fried chicken with a leg and thigh, along with Mac and cheese and the green beans. Everything was hot and well-made, just like I was eating at home. We also had the shrimp and grits, another excellent dish. The shrimp were covered in blackening and they were unbelievable. Perfect meal!

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    Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Had the Charlie Brown, a unique taste in the Kentucky Brown. Muha!

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    Ask the Community - Libby’s Southern Comfort

    Are they doing bottomless brunch? (March 2021)

    Yes, I believe it's 20 per person for the mimosas.

    Can you make Reservations?

    Yes, just call the number on the website.

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Looking at the online menu, it doesn't look like there is a distinction for gluten free options, making me think the salad menu might be your best bet.

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