Fried Chicken? Libby's gots the goods! I've been here a few times now. A lover of fried chicken who is always on the hunt for the good stuff, Libby's does not disappoint. Located just over the river in Covington, KY, Libby's is only a few blocks walk from some of the happenings in Covington, like the Madison Theatre and Madison Live. There's a decent pay parking lot right at the intersection just across the street from Libby's. I went for the fried chicken and that's what I got.... both times. Libby's is nowhere near me so it was worth the 40 minute drive to get there the first time and an easy go-to for the second time around when I was going out for the night in Covington. The fried chicken is super crispy, full of flavor and moist and delicious. Libby's crushes it when it comes to the fried chicken. Here's the thing - I got sides both times. The chicken, being the feature of the meal, was so good that I don't even remember the sides that I got. I can say though that they were good. Libby's is popular. So, plan on a wait or, if available, to take a seat at the bar. Libby's isn't huge but they have space to take on a larger table of people to small high-tops for two or, again, for one or a few to grab a seat at the bar. The staff is friendly and helpful. We never wanted for anything. They were on top of it without bothering you. Would I go back? Cluck yeah, I'd go back. Remember when I said "Libby's gots the goods"? I wasn't kidding. Go find out for yourself and get you some and then come back and tell me how right I was. read more

This is our second visit. We went when it first opened. Our neighbors recommended it. So we had reservations and were seated on the patio enclosed and heated. Wobbly table, several groups were there. (I guess service guest service is a dying profession) ? I don't understand why a restaurant resorts to plastic cups from Pepsi or paper napkins? Prices don't reflect that. Sorry I digress Service was slow and she forgot our order, eh? No suggestions for menu options or anything. We chose fried green tomatoes and deviled eggs. Oil for fgtom tastes old. Not delicious eggs with ok. Service is sloppy slow. ( do I keep the fork I used for tomatoes for my entree? I'm at a wobbly table, service is slow and you had to ask for drinks silver ware. I had the 2 piece dark chicken. Good but really spicy and I like spice but this is extremely intense. The Charlie Brown entre was a lot of melted cheese and burnt bacon.our guests had the shrimp and the salmon. It was so loud, screaming across the table loud and there were all of 8 people besides us. My chicken would have been good if it weren't so overbred and over spicy. I had to ask for more beverages. I just don't understand how a restaurant that charges these prices and is mediocre. Paper napkins tv everywhere and not on LOUD, outdoor tables and no cloth. Service that connects with the patrons. This is not greyhound or tousey house. . WHAT KIND OF PLACE IS THIS. Overpriced and cut the attitude with a machete. Many restaurants do exactly the same menu and well. Purple Poulet is one read more

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. read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Oysters and drinks - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

This is a cool idea for a restaurant, and the service was very good. But I was just not blown away by my meal. I love fried chicken. It's one of my favorite things. But the fried chicken here was ultimately just okay. If you want some excellent southern fried chicken, drive south and hit a Bojangles. That will scratch that itch for you. So while I was glad to try Libby's, I don't foresee a return visit. read more

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. read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Came to Cincinnati for a concert, initially planned to go elsewhere to eat but couldn't find parking anywhere. We stumbled upon Libby's and we're so glad we did! They had parking, and although they were full on reservations, 2 spots at the bar opened up and we grabbed them happily! First, the food was FANTASTIC! I had the Willy Burger and my husband had the fried bologna sandwich and we both loved what we ordered and vice versa. The sauce on the burger was phenomenal! The drink menu was extensive and looked so good but we were in a bit of a hurry and I'm 6 months pregnant so we settled for waters. Second, the service was excellent. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The ambience was great, I loved the big open garage door and patio seating they offered. The decor was so cute! We are bummed that brunch reservations for tomorrow are full, but we will absolutely be back! read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - The willy burger and mac and cheese. - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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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. read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Chicken and waffles - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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. read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Some good fried chicken and sides! - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I wanted to like this place SO badly because the location was so cute and the menu looked so good but it was honestly one of the worst meals and worst service I've ever had. The two stars are only for appearance and ease of parking. First, the deviled eggs: the filling was horrendously dry, like there was nothing added to it, and it was flavorless. The main course was the opposite: The shrimp was so overdone that it was a chore to chew it up and the onions on top of the dish were like tiny ropes, rendering them inedible. The entire plate was so overly seasoned that it didn't taste like anything- as though someone just dumped everything they had into a pot of grits and called it good. It completely overwhelmed every flavor that should have existed. Also the seating: our table was by the window, and even with the shade pulled it was still far too hot. The table was a high top and it wobbled so much that I lost my knife and nearly lost my drink. This, we were told, was the only table available without a reservation, though the entire dining room was nearly empty for the duration of the meal. The service was terrible, like there was no manager on duty at all. The staff stood and chatted and generally ignored everyone. The friendliest person was the young man delivering food to the floor. Overall, skip it. read more

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. read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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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! read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

This little corner restaurant is legit. The staff is wonderful and service is outstanding. The restaurant is quaint and very comfortable for being a small restaurant. The food is outstanding and the price is a great deal. I ordered the 2 piece chicken meal (breast and wing) (option dark meat as well) 2 sides collard greens Mac and cheese served with a home made biscuit. Great flavor and good size portions. The fried chicken was the best I have had in a long time. The chicken was moist, tender, and great flavor, the batter was perfect not too thick not too thin just right. The collard greens were tender and great flavor and the Mac and cheese were perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the Cincinnati area. read more

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I agree - the fried chicken was great. But that was offset by the collard greens that were too salty to eat more than two bites. The unforgiveable part was seating a party of senior citizens in an unheated room. Our server attempted to start the space heaters. When that failed she opened the valves to drain the propane, filling the room with fumes. She stated that someone would come and replace them with full tanks. In the hour and twenty minutes that we were there that person never appeared. Luckily it was 62F (mild for February), but still cold for an indoor space. If - and that is a big IF - I ever go back it will be in the summer. Sidenote; my group attempted to make a reservation because we were a dozen people. The system required a credit card to hold a table. Our organizer could not get it to work. It took five tries to get someone to answer the phone to confirm the reservation. The person who answered the call did not even ask for the name. They just snapped "Yeah, we got you." and hung up. read more

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. read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Half chicken + 2 sides - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Great good and great service. Had the goetta hushpuppies and 2 piece fried chicken with collard greens and Mac and cheese. While you're there, pick up a homemade oatmeal cream pie for dessert later at home. read more

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Two piece chicken dinner was great! The biscuit was so soft and buttery! I think the green beans and chicken were amazing too! Mac and cheese was good, but nothing crazy. We sat at the bar, which was nice since we didn't need to make a reservation. Their tables were all booked that night, which surprised my friend who has gone several times and never needed a reservation. Our service wasn't great, but I don't think that applies to all the servers. Great spot for date night or dinner with friends/family. read more

Stopped in for Sunday brunch. Pack your patience; the service isn't the speediest. We were seated close to an hour before we got our food. The food was good, especially the Libby's Eggs Benedict. The Kentucky breakfast brown had good flavor, but was swimming and gravy. It was a little tough to taste the rest of it. We would definitely return, but I would choose something other than the Kentucky breakfast Brown. read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Libby's eggs Benedict - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Not as advertised, keep your money in your wallet!! Knew I was going to be in the area this evening so checked out the menu's for a few local Covington spots earlier in the day. Saw Libby's and was excited to try it, the online menu looked fabulous, who doesn't like southern comfort food and top notch fried chicken? Ambiance was nice and we were greeted and walked to our table quickly. The server was nice, got our drinks and appetizer order (crab cakes), so we were off to a good start. While waiting for our crab cakes we decided on our entrees, my son decided on the chicken penne alfredo and obviously I had to try the fried chicken. When she brought our crab cakes I expected she would ask for our entree orders before she left. She didn't, oh well it is simple food after all so maybe ticket times in the kitchen aren't bad. The $22 crab cakes were solid, no complaints. After finishing our crab cakes we waited for a solid 10 minutes before she came back to get our dirty dishes and entree order. We had been at the restaurant for a solid 30 minutes at this point. Again, it is simple food so all was still well as I didn't expect any of it to take that long. Now, mind you, it was not busy in the least, the restaurant was more than half empty and nothing beyond appetizers and desserts had left the kitchen this entire time. We know this because they sat us directly in front of the kitchen. We waited for 30 minutes between placing our entree orders and them actually arriving at our table. To be truthful, I wanted to just pay for our drinks and crab cakes and leave by this point but also wanted to have a relaxing evening, so we stayed. This whole entire time the only entrees to leave the kitchen were for an 8 top seated adjacent to us-we've been there for close to an hour at this point. 4-5 minutes after the 8 top received their food, my son and I received ours. He ordered the $26 chicken penne alfredo and I ordered the $27 half chicken w/ yukon gold mashed potatoes, collard greens and an extra side of "southern" macaroni. The portion size of his pasta was something from a lunch menu and whoever prepared the "alfredo" has not a clue as to what alfredo is. His chicken was maybe a 6oz portion. Weakest pasta alfredo dish I have ever seen or tasted in my life-easily. The fried chicken was good, collard greens were really good and the biscuit was legit. I saw every single side item on my plate come from a steam table and the chicken was fried well before our arrival and sitting in a pan under a heat lamp. Again, I could see everything as we were sitting right there in front of the kitchen. The mashed potatoes were old and gluey, my guess is they were at least 2 hours old and over beaten/mashed. Popeye's mashed potatoes destroy these mashed potatoes if that paints a picture of how mid they were. The $5 side of 4oz of "macaroni" was actually criminal. I could have made something better drunk off my ass with random ingredients from my cupboard. No, seriously-it was that bad. I saw a few dishes from dirty tables going back to the kitchen and noticed nobody had finished their macaroni, now I know why. She brings us a box for my leftover chicken after she offered us dessert and we politely declined. Since we had already said that we didn't want any dessert, I assumed she would bring the check with the box. No again, we had to wait 5 more minutes for that too. There are literally 4-5 tables in the whole place at this point with 4 kitchen staff, a bartender and 3 servers there. All in all, we were there for an hour and twenty minutes for 2 of us. Everything on my entree was literally just sitting there on a hot table and my son asked for alfredo pasta with a piece of grilled chicken. Crazy long time for all of this to go down. Our bill came to $82.90 for this so far. Then they have the nerve to add a $3 processing fee for using a credit card to pay the check. Now I'm really not happy. Where I come from that is called the cost of doing business. Add $5 for tax and now I just paid over $92 for this very, very mid to below mid food before a tip. Actually feel violated. Could have gone to any number of other restaurants and gotten way better food, for the same or less money and been in and out in 45 minutes. Will not be spending any money there again. read more

Hubs and I went to Libby's for Sunday brunch and had a minimal wait without reservations about one hour before closing. We started with the fried green tomatoes which were tart and delicious. For mains, I had the stuffed french toast which to me, was a complete ripoff. I paid $19 for two thin slices of brioche stuffed with marscapone, three itty bitty berries and that was literally it. I mean, if you're gonna charge $19, at least use challah bread and include eggs and bacon at that price. I added a chicken thigh for $7 and while it was quite delicious, it still felt over priced. However, where my dish fell flat, the Mr. absolutely loved his shrimp/grits. I tasted the grits and they were the best seasoned grits I've had. It would be great to offer fish/grits dish for us shellfish allergy folks. We ordered a peach cornbread cobbler to-go and it was a no from the both of us. It definitely needed more sugar and spices like nutmeg/cinnamon to have it taste even remotely like a peach cobbler. I'd be willing to give Libby's another go but it definitely would be for dinner vs. brunch. read more

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The deviled eggs were awful. They were obviously days old. The egg white was stale and the yolk was flavorless. The piece of meat or whatever that topped the egg felt frozen or it was just so hard and chewy that we couldn't eat it. The sandwiches we ordered were ok but the fried green tomato sandwich was ridiculously difficult to eat and immediately fell apart as it was overloaded with pimento cheese. The food was overpriced for the quality we received. read more

First time eating here. Hot chicken sandwich was outstanding along with side salad. Goetta hush puppies & deviled eggs were really good. Service was good for lunch. We set by window at bar area which for lunch was nice. Would definitely try here again. read more

I Loved the Hot Honey sandwich! It was so much bigger than I thought it would be! Also loved their holiday themed cocktails...I got the "Gimmie S'More", which had a toasted marshmallow on top. Another stop on the B-Line passport read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Holiday themed cocktails. I got the "Gimmie S'More" - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Looking for some fried chicken but also something different than the usual, we tried out Libby's. The service was excellent. The ambiance could use a break from the squeal of train brakes (but that's not the restaurant's fault). My wife's peach sangria was very good. Alas, my beer was warm. The food was tasty, the Mac n cheese was divine. The only real issue we had was value for the money. For example, we split an entree salad as an appetizer and the serving was very small for $17. Somehow we were expecting something alighned with the size of a large salad at Dewey's. Instead it was maybe 1/2 that size. The chicken was good, but very small pieces. I gave it 4 stars because our server was excellent, otherwise I gotta say 3 at best until the value is better. For $18 I expect more than two very small pieces of chicken. read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Not sure this is worth $18. Does not include the warm beer. - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

We were really excited to try Libby's after others raved about it! However, our meal was extremely disappointing. I ordered the two pieces of chicken. The coating was very good but the chicken breast was VERY dry as was the biscuit. I had to wash both down. Garlic mashed potatoes were missing garlic but salad was good. My husband got the half chicken which was mediocre. His Mac and cheese was also extremely dry. The service was good and the waitress friendly but the food wasn't good enough for us to want to try again! read more

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

I absolutely adored this place! We went at 3ish on a Thursday so it was pretty dead but our waitress took amazing care of us! They have a huge cocktail menu and if bourbon is your thing? This is the place to go! Their menu is STACKED with choices. I got the Bees Knees drink and ended up liking so much I got two! My husband and I shared the green tomato appetizer and OMG, seriously the best fried green tomatoes I've ever had, easily. We also opted to share the hot honey chicken sandwhich which was also superb! It's a massive sandwhich and it came with fries. The fries were decent! Just a regular side, but the sandwhich was so flavorful and moist i would definitely order it again. It definitely has that southern kitchen feel to it and I loved the news articles posted around the restaurant! This is a must visit for cinci! read more

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Great food. I had the pan seared chicken thighs and they were fabulous. Service was great too. Reasonable prices too. Highly recommended read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Pan seared chicken thighs. - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Amazing service and delicious food! Our server was so kind and attentive, she let us try a sample of the coleslaw and answered all of our menu questions with ease! We shared the deviled eggs, yum. I got the Alfredo pasta with blackened chicken (double yum, definitely recommend this add-on), my friend got the shrimp and grits (she was very pleased), and my fiancée got the 2-piece chicken entree with a side of coleslaw and Mac-n-cheese (Mac was just OK but the fried chicken was really good). read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Shrimp & grits, Alfredo pasta with blackened chicken, 2-piece fried chicken with coleslaw and Mac-n-cheese - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I came here for my bday. I really enjoyed the chicken but didn't really care for the sides. the dessert was really good though and made up for it. read more

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! read more

Libby’s Southern Comfort - Fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese. - Southern Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

This place serves delicious food in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. Started with the gotta hush puppies which were a terrific idea and taste, though a little salty. Hubby had the burger (4.2/5) and fries (5/5). I had the fried green tomato sandwich (5/5) and Mac and cheese (4.5/5). We were in a tight time crunch and the waitress was very accommodating and attentive. I'll definitely be back! read more

Wow!! Wow wow wow. Let me add that I am very particular on southern food. I know what I like and what I don't. And Libby's has officially raised the bar. Staff was extremely attentive and the service was top notch. Greeted almost immediately, sat practically immediately. The oysters are immaculate. Fried chicken, deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, everything. 10/10. Shout out to Abby, our server, for taking our visit above and beyond. Absolutely impressed and cannot wait to come back for more read more

On a recent trip to Cincinnati with some friends, we stoped in Libby's for lunch. Besides having a friendly staff, the food was most excellent. We started off with fried chicken skins, as good as they sound. I had the shrimp roll which was most excellent. Others in my party had the Oyster Po' Boy, The Willy Burger and the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich. The rest of my group really enjoyed their meals based on the empty plates. Looking forward to going back to Rich's to try some of their additional offerings. read more

Entrees and Cesar were amazing! The staff was great! Sides need help. They were dry and lacked a lot of flavor but hands down good fried chicken Options read more

I finally stopped there early afternoon Tuesday I've heard so much about their chicken and it did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious.. very friendly people great atmosphere and good food. I will be back. read more

The ambiance was the same as always. Service left a lot to be desired. It was as though they had been left on their own for too long. We were seated at the bar. That was Ok even though there were tables and the 6 top in the front was occupied by the staff. I found that strange at 7:00 on a Friday night. We sat at the bar for over 5 minutes before being acknowledged. Then given One menu for us to share. We asked what way on tap. The bartender didn't know. They only have two taps and one is Miller. We ordered two Millers. She went over and poured two Millers and let them sit and settle. Ten minutes later asked us if we would like to order and then brought our beers. We decided to go elsewhere for food. I have always liked and recommend Libby's but I cannot if they treat their customers this way. I hope this was a one off. read more