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4.0 (447 reviews)

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Classy
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Half loaf - fried chicken and meatloaf dinner
Carol D.

We're doing a quick get away weekend from NOVA (and COVID-19!) to visit this sweet little Virginia country town and staying across the street so we thought we'd try this restaurant out. Don't let the "vintage" neon sign fool you - it's not your usual diner food, but rather, upscale, modern food! Food (5/5): I had the "fall margarita" and it was full of amazing fall flavors (cider, cinnamon). I loved the sugar/cinnamon rim on the glass! For appetizer we got the "fried pimento cheese" appetizer- Our waiter suggested this appetizer (it was between this and the spring rolls) and it was fantastic! Their was a small cornbread cake with two little round pucks of fried pimento cheese atop dollops of sweet red pepper jelly. I loved the little addition of honeycomb. For dinner- I copied other yelp reviewers and got the "half loaf" - a dinner ($17) that had a small portion of meatloaf and a piece of fried chicken with mashed potatoes and sautéed veggies (green beans, mushrooms and zucchini). Hubby and I split it and it was delicious! I don't even like most meatloaf and this was amazing - it was baked with a piece of bacon on top! The fried chicken was a boneless breast that was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside - perfectly seasoned. As a treat at the end, they gave us some fresh baked cookies! All were delicious! Atmosphere/COVID: (5/5): On a Monday night this was not crowded and we felt safe there. All the staff was wearing masks. Service (5/5): Our waiter, Omar, was great- he was kind and efficient and delivered the food quickly.

Vegan entree
Sharon R.

This is a tough one. After a marathon in Lexington, we needed to find some food. We had been recommended Southern Inn as a restaurant that would have food suitable for vegans. It turns out the menu only differentiated vegetarian, so I called and asked if the chef could make any of their dishes vegan. After asking the chef, the person on the phone said they could make an entree out of their side dishes (rice and roasted vegetables). I said okay, that I'd have two. I didn't ask for the price (and honestly, I would have paid regardless at this point because... marathon) but figured it would be in the mid 20s because (1) premium for "vegan" and (2) all of their "special entrees" are in the mid 20s with the exception of the sirloin steak, which is ~$37. I would give the food a fine. The rice was on the oily side, the vegetables were seasoned well enough. Nothing to write home about, good or bad. My parents picked up everyone's food, so I only found out later that each vegan entree was $35. On the one hand, I'm glad we were able to eat with everyone. On the other hand... Just can't believe they thought it was reasonable to charge that for a plate of side dishes. Just... Do better.

Duck breast
Susan K.

Get the duck breast. You will not regret it! They also have an unprinted children's menu (chicken tenders, mac and cheese, buttered noodles).

Bar/dining area
Mark R.

Lexington VA was a pit stop on our way back to our home in Lexington, SC. Traveling with our 13 month old grandson and his parents we set our sights on casual dining. Reality check. Most Lexington restaurants are dark the day after Christmas. With the exception of... drum roll... the Southern Inn. We were delighted that we we were "forced" have our second go around at the southern inn. After a short delay, we were seated in the dining/bar area. Our server, Whitney, was pleasant, and took both our drink and food orders together. We shared the fried Brussels sprouts--one their signature Appetizers, in our estimation. Highly recommended. Our entrées included the meatloaf with mash, gravy and roasted vegetables, grilled salmon, roasted duck breast and hamburger with sautéed onions and mushrooms. My burger was a perfectly cooked medium with good bun to meat ratio. Excellent flavor. Fries and and coleslaw sides were nice. Our son in law enjoyed his duck (he didn't share!), and our daughter loved her baked salmon. My wife's meatloaf and her sides were nothing extra. The Southern Inn tries hard and often hits the mark on most of their offerings! Keep up the good work. We will be back!

Brunch menu
Jessica S.

We're traveling home and needed to stop for breakfast. There was a sign for a Waffle House. We tried that and it was packed. I quickly checked Yelp for some place nearby and found Southern Inn. How lucky for us!! We didn't have reservations since we had no idea we'd be there. They gave us a table and menus. They brought us a basket of muffins. They serve Coke products. We had eggs Benedict, omelette and ribs. Everything was delicious. Jackie was friendly and helpful. There was street parking as well as a sign indicating parking in the rear.

Deanna P.

We stopped here for lunch while visiting downtown. The inside is what I would describe as modern southern, with lovely modern art decorating the walls, dark wood booths and tables, and glass walls into the kitchen. Our food was impeccable, not something I can say often. The prices are very reasonable, and the service was perfect. The atmosphere is light, airy, and welcoming. This place easily gets 5 stars, and is definitely on our list to for our next visit.

Jon S.

We stopped for a nice lunch. We had the fried chicken and the Blackened Chicken pasta. Both were very good. The chicken had a light breading, but just one piece. The pasta had a good flavor. A touch of salt really helped bring out the flavor. Nice lunch! I would eat here again. The paper straws SUCKED!

Penne chicken Pasta with spinach abs tomatoes.
Lidia C.

This is a great place. Fresh food! Best Penne Pasta Chicken I've ever eaten. The hamburger done so delicious. The pimento green tomatoes to perfection. Compliments to the fantastic friendly server K.P. She was so diligent and extremely attentive. Amazing staff. This restaurant is fabulous. Definitely Recommend!!!!!! I am so impressed! Haven't had this kind of amazing food in a long time. Thank you all. Fabulous!

See the kitchen from this view
Joan R.

We stopped at Lexington Virginia, walking around the town and decided to eat at the Southern Inn Restaurant . This is a cozy place, friendly staff and a nice menu, moderately priced. We had the spring roll appetizer and entrees of southern fried chicken breast and calves liver. Both entrees came with mixed veges and mashed potato but I was able to sub my potato for the roasted brussel sprouts . The spring rolls were delicious in a delicate sweet sauce. My calves liver was superb, extremely tender with a brown gravy with caramelized onions and bacon . The southern fried chicken breast was also tender and flavorful. The green beans as part of the mixed veges were a bit to crunchy for us . The roasted brussel sprouts also the same but all with good flavor along with the yellow squash. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. What a nice find for us.

Lemon tart
Wendy B.

My favorite restaurant in Lexington! I've eaten there three times in as many years and everything I order is always outstanding! Here are photos from my dinner there tonight

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Rogerio E.

Food and service were exceptional. We found this place while searching for a place to eat. Not disappointed in the slightest! Will be back here when we visit VA again!

Paul L.

The ambiance, the food and the people are what makes this location downtown worth the tri

The bar
Paul D.

I'd give this a five star if not for the noise, but I went on a Saturday evening. I made reservations online and was promptly seated and waited upon. The service was efficient and courteous by my server (Kaycee?). I had questions and requested recommendations which she gladly gave. The food was great, and I highly recommend this place if you visit Lexington, VA! Parking is a challenge in downtown Lexington, but they have a lot behind the restaurant which is in walking distance of the Virginia Military Institute as well as Washington and Lee University. If I'd worn noise-canceling headphones I would have rate this 5 star

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We stopped here on our road trip and were pleasantly surprised. We had the fried pickles and the…read morepimento and steak sandwiches. All of it was well prepared and tasty. The soda was fizzy! The best part was the homemade coconut cream pie. The generous slice was delicious, I could tell the crust was homemade. The staff was friendly. Very good, check it out!

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