Bolivar is such a small town, one doesn't expect to find anyplace to eat outside of fast foods…read more Then one stumbles upon Simon's. Excellent service, lovely ambiance and wonderful food. If you happen to find yourself in Bolivar, TN, definitely make Simon's a must stop.

My wife and I came here to celebrate his birthday while visiting from out of town, having heard…read morethis was one of the nicer, more elegant spots downtown. The interior really is lovely and well-appointed, though the outside sign could use a little TLC to match the upscale vibe inside. Our experience was a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. To start, the food was a rollercoaster. I ordered the stuffed oven-roasted chicken with a side of green beans, and it was absolutely phenomenal--easily the most tender, flavorful chicken I've had in a long time. My wife, however, ordered the ribs, and they were a total disappointment. They were incredibly dry and charred, almost like they were reheated from the day before and just slathered in fresh BBQ sauce to hide it. He barely touched them. The service also left a lot to be desired. Our server was polite enough when she was at the table, but she was incredibly slow and seemed completely overwhelmed, even though the dining room was only about a quarter full. She brought out the wrong side dishes at first and then hovered right over us with the handheld card reader at the end of the night, which made us feel really rushed to pay. Be sure to check your receipt closely before tapping your card, too--they automatically add a 20% gratuity for larger parties (which is fine, but our server didn't mention it), and there's a 3% fee just for using a credit card. It's a beautiful spot and has a lot of potential, but for the price, the consistency just isn't quite there yet.

I really like this restaurant. We just happened to be hungry while shopping and found this place…read moreand it was great! The food, atmosphere, service, easy parking and friendly staff were all 5 out of 5.

This place was very interesting to me. The look and vibe of it was very nice. It is a more upscale…read morerestaurant which is always nice for a special evening out. The food however was honestly meh (in my opinion). I got a creole dish and to be fair my dish looked beautiful. The plating was 10/10 but the taste for me left something to be desired. After eating this dish I questioned if I even like creole sauce because it really just wasn't that good. If this is a preference issue, I honestly don't know. I also thought the charcuterie appetizer had a weird mix of items on it from club crackers, to meat and cheese, and random veggies. Not bad but just kind of a weird mix. My husband ordered the salmon and he said it was good, not the best he's had but it was good. Other friends of ours got the white fish among the many other dishes. I did have a salad with these apples on it which was incredibly yummy. I will say though my dish looked amazing some of the other dishes were not plated well. Not to nitpick but to want to be considered a more upscale restaurant which means charging guest more money than say a local Applebee's then knowing how to appropriately garnish or drizzle sauce to elevate at plate is important (see my picture of the chicken dish). All and all not my favorite restaurant but definitely not the worst!!

The plate lunch was fabulous and not too expensive at all. The meatloaf, white beans, and cabbage…read morewas very tasty. The "hoecake" cornbread was a blast from the past as well! The servers were very friendly and kind as well

I gotta be straight, this isn't a 4.9 star place. Yet, I don't live here so maybe they are grading…read moreon a curve. I'll say I had a decent grilled chicken sandwich with tots and they were good. I had not look at the big board and didn't know it existed or didn't fully pay attention to the menu at the very top, so I missed out. And they had fried chicken and mashed potatoes which is a go to for me. Too bad I bet that was the ticket to satisfaction. The service was kind and attentive. The diner was what you'd think in a small town rural America. I can see that the people must like it so that says something.

Had a wonderful time having lunch with my retired friends. Shoutout to Chastity. She was a very…read morepatient waitress and the only one working I believe. The place looks like a renovated home that is cozy and comfortable. It is decorated nicely with a country charm vibe. I have been here before for dinner and brunch. The food is delicious and quite filling. I ordered the patty melt that included two meat patties, rye bread, Swiss cheese, jalapeño cheese sauce, caramelized onions and mushrooms. It was divine. The bread was toasted just right. I ate half of it and took the delicious other half of my sandwich home. We also tried the pimento cheese too. It was very yummy! Fabulous time was had by all and I will return!

This Yelp Elite outing was such a good time from start to finish. The fried broccoli was…read moreFIRE--crispy, flavorful, and easily one of my favorite bites of the night. The drinks? FIRE. The atmosphere? FIRE. The vibe? Definitely FIRE! What really made the evening special was the experience. We got to create our own flower bouquets, which was such a fun and unique touch. Great food, beautiful drinks, good energy, and something interactive to enjoy with the other Yelp Elites--it was the perfect combination. Magnolia & May has a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to sit back, sip your drink, eat good food, and enjoy yourself. I had an amazing time and would absolutely return. And yes...I'm still thinking about that fried broccoli!

We were traveling through Brownsville and came here because we wanted a fix of classic American…read morefood, but with better quality than fast food. Livingston's Soda Fountain & Grill delivered with a nice side of nostalgia. We started with an appetizer of Cheese Sticks. We then followed that up with some burgers. I got the Livingston's Burger, which was delicious, while my brother got the Ole Tyme Burger. And as if the burgers weren't enough, these burgers were served with a mountain of delicious fresh-cut fries. But the best part of our meal was at the end, when we were convinced to get two milkshakes, one for each of us. And I'm glad we did, as these were the most delicious milkshakes we had in quite a while, and I was sipping on mine all the way back to our hotel. In short, if you find yourselves traveling through Brownsville and have the time for a proper meal, I strongly recommend you take the detour away from the Interstate to stop at Livingston's Soda Fountain & Grill, and don't forget dessert, because it is the best part here. And if we find ourselves traveling through Brownsville around lunch or dinner time again, we will definitely come back to Livingston's Soda Fountain & Grill again.

Made a side trip to Brownsville on way to Memphis and lunched at a beautiful soda shop. It's well…read moredecorated, spacious, and plenty of wait staff. The food was great and very good milkshakes. My turkey wrap had just the right amount of turkey, bacon, and AL white bbq sauce. My friend's Mindfield wrap was great- highly recommend!

I had a Patty melt. Fries and drink came with it, all for $9. Fries were plenty, frozen crinkle…read morefries, not fresh. Not really many were crispy. Salt was added prior to my getting the basket. They were ok. The sandwich had a generous portion of, what tasted like to me, low-grade ground beef. (a little liver like) The burger was juicy. I ate it all because the fixins were good and it was cooked right. The tea was good. The staff were friendly and the restaurant appeared very clean. We were served right away and it took 10-15 min. to get our food.

Love this little gem! Service and food are spectacular!! Came with my family and everything was…read morewonderful. Food was yummy and came out hot. I had the steakhouse burger which was phenom and juicy. My mom had the conman which she said was delicious with the honey gold sauce.

You know the food must be exceptional when customers are willing to drive two hours just to enjoy…read morethe barbecue. That was certainly the case for me, and I'm glad I made the trip. Today I ordered the lunch special: pulled pork barbecue with fresh homemade coleslaw, crispy French fries, and a Dr Pepper. Everything was delicious, fresh, and exactly what I was hoping for. I had the pleasure of meeting Kenzie, who provided excellent service, and the manager, Cory, who was friendly and welcoming. I learned that Kenzie makes all of the restaurant's homemade fried pies. Cory recommended the chocolate fried pie as one of his favorites, and after trying it, I completely agree--it was absolutely outstanding and the perfect way to finish the meal. The restaurant itself is older and a bit dated, but it is clean, well-maintained, and has a warm, hometown atmosphere. During my visit, there were plenty of locals dining in, and I noticed a steady stream of customers picking up to-go orders, which says a lot about the quality of the food. I have high standards when it comes to food, customer service, and cleanliness, and I'm happy to say this restaurant met every one of them. If you're looking for authentic barbecue and friendly service, I highly recommend giving this place a try. It's definitely worth the drive. John Lobato, DIT

Met some friends for lunch. I tried the pulled pork and ribs combo, with baked beans and onion…read morerings as sides. I appreciate being able to choose onions rings as a side but my ribs were so-so, the beans bland ($23 with iced tea).. The others had chicken or pork sandwiches and even a fried pie to go. They were pleased. Service was good. Ambiance? Basically a large diner.

The buggers they are really good!!And the service is good too:) it's a bar, but really good food!!!read more

This place has really good wings, tacos and nachos. Everything else is probably good as well, I…read morejust have not tried anything else on the menu. The service is great and the atmosphere is fun. I give it 3 stars because the wine selection is zero. Only little bottles of wine are offered. If you are a wine connoisseur you will be extremely disappointed. So be prepared for the worst wine but I hear the beer selection is good.

Came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. Very quiet and elegant atmosphere. The food was amazing…read moreand our server was exceptional. Highly recommend the salmon!

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: + Hostess/Waitress was very welcoming and personable. + Comfortable and understated atmosphere. + Our waitress Courtney was outstanding with superb situational awareness and attention to detail! + The Pan Roasted Faroe Island Salmon was prepared and presented with supreme intent. It was delicious. + The Beef Tenderloin Dip sandwich and superbly prepared. - Overpriced. If you are in the area and have deep pockets, take the time to dine here!