My wife took me here for my birthday. Our waitress Ashleigh did an absolutely awesome job! Very attentive. Knew the menu very well. Made recommendations and took care of us extremely well. We had the blueberry bread pudding for dessert. Absolutel, hands down the best bread pudding I have ever eaten. We will defintely be back! You guys were the icing on the cake on how my birthday ended. We cannot wait to come back! Billy & Wendy. read more

Calamari and catfish are delicious! Sautéed yellow squash is also! Iced tea is delicious! I'll definitely return! read more

Cool atmospheref bartender was very nice.. I couldn't come up with any complaints Lunch was really Definitely coming back with my friends read more

313 Franklin - American Near Me - South Hill, Virginia

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Flew in from Miami and I was starving. Looked on Yelp for somewhere to have dinner and it was slim pickings. Saw this place had great reviews so decided to try it. So glad we did. To start we had the stuffed mushrooms which were a taste sensation. We also ordered the sweet potato biscuits. They come with delicious thinly sliced baked ham and jam, for that sweet and savory bite. Amazing! For dinner my husband decided on the hamburger platter. Which is basically a salisbury steak, with a delicious onion and beef gravy. He loved it. I had the Salmon which was fresh and perfectly seasoned then grilled. Molly and Greg were our servers and they were awesome. Oh and my margarita was killer! The place is in a converted old school. Super clean, hip and trendy. Would definitely recommend and would definitely return when back in town. read more

Yelped this place while passing through and it did not disappoint. Well done renovation of an old school and the food is fabulous. I recommend the fried chicken sandwich. What a fun find! read more

Enjoyed the Easter Brunch Buffet here on Sunday. Delicious food and great service. Definitely recommend! . read more

I had portobello burger and it was delicious. Our waiter took good care of us. He was always checking to be sure we were good. The Ambiance was like family dining room. I would highly suggest to try this place. read more

AMAZING!! Food and drinks! 100% would recommend this place place! The atmosphere is incredible the service is top notch!! The bartender was knowledgeable and attentive our server was wonderful. We will absolutely come here again. We got the crab stuffed mushrooms (delicious) then I got the fillet with shrimp, bake potato and salad with an espresso martini, my husband got cajun pasta with a hot tea! We were thoroughly impressed!! Highly recommend! As Travelers from Texas read more

313 Franklin - American Near Me - South Hill, Virginia

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What a great location in the old schoolhouse! And our server Ciara was just perfect! Fried duck wantons. That was a meal in itself! We had the salmon, the scallops and the sea bass with beurre blanc! All great! And I decided on the margarita flight for desert! read more

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Good food, friendly servers, well run place. It's all in an old school building which is part of the charm. read more

At 4 PM on Wednesday we were first ones in the restaurant to be seated which was GREAT. We'd been on the road for 3 hours and wanted some peace and relax from the road. Service was very timely and Excellent as our waitress made us feel special. She's usually the bartender but we were happy to have her. Except for the background music the ambiance was ok. The music was a bit irritable because it was new age or something unintelligible. Food was very very good. My wife had grilled chicken over garden salad and I had the Shrimp salad. For the cost they need to make it a 6 shrimp salad instead of 4!!! We would have ordered Entrees but due to another 3 hours on the road we wanted to keep it lite. Honorable mention is needed for the wonderful very private restrooms. Whoever thought them up needs a promotion as they were super clean very private and enjoyable to use without being walked in on. This was our 3rd time here but usually do the lunch but we were a little late so we had Dinner menu. We will time our next visit to Charlotte so we can do lunch here as it's a very nice menu. I'd recommend it for all unless you have crying toddlers . read more

Stopped here on the way through town and what a pleasant surprise! This place is super cute and the staff is attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic. My husband got the New Orleans Pasta and I got the Sirloin Tips. We also ordered a basket of 4 house rolls. Everything was delicious, including my cocktail (Old Thyme Sour). I hope we find ourselves driving through this area again. read more

313 Franklin - Sirloin Tips. Schoolhouse rolls. Old Thyme Sour (cocktail). All delicious. - American Near Me - South Hill, Virginia

Everything is always amazing,10/10 recommend, service, food, and atmosphere is fabulous!

The food is excellent and our server was great even though he said it was his first week working here you would never have guessed it. The bison burger is fantastic and the loaded home fries were delicious. The restaurant is in an old school building and the atmosphere is very nice. I think everyone would enjoy this place read more

This is an old school house (1950?) that has been converted to a restaurant. Interior is beautiful with a refreshing feeling of comfort. Service was top notch and very friendly. Wide selection of food to satisfy any craving. The portions were not obnoxiousness huge like some places. Only complaint is they seem to over cook everything just a bit. Not enough to make me not want to come back but it seemed to be consistent as other tables complained also. May just be a bad night for the chef. Definitely on my list of places to return to. read more

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Lovely ambiance. Waitstaff was attentive. Food was ok. Not bad but no wow factor for me. We had the disco fries and while nicely crispy it just fell flat. Maybe needs some type of acid or fresh element. Something to brighten it up. Shrimp were plump and fresh tasting. Chicago dog was not as "Chicago-y" as we would have liked. The bun left a lot to be desired. Again, nothing bad but nothing great for us. read more

Our first visit here and we were absolutely blown away. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing. The wait staff was friendly and very attentive. The food was sooooo good! We will definitely be visiting again. read more

Cute restaurant on the inside, old school building on the outside. Glad to have found this restaurant while traveling through...not too far off the interstate. Great lunch spot with tasty sandwiches and great service. We had homemade chips, sandwich special, which was a turkey wrap, sweet potato fries, and chocolate cake (with ice cream). Everything was good and it was more than we could eat! read more

Food was delicious! The waitress customer service was incredibly great which is rare and far in between this day and time.

We made reservations for this restaurant, a nicely converted school building in town. They were already busy on the weeknight when we arrived before 6 pm. We were promptly seated and offered water, appetizers, etc. My wife selected the salmon which she enjoyed along with garlic mashed potatoes and gravy. I had the fried catfish, fries and slaw. Her salmon had a delicious spinach crème sauce. My fish was good also, though a bit heavy on the breading. However I was disappointed in the garden variety fries, like something you would buy in the frozen food section of Walmart or Food Lion. I would have suggested some seasoned fries or a type of dip, perhaps brown gravy. They were just too plain. My slaw was good except for the red bell peppers, which I don't care for. Prices were reasonable $15-20 per meal. Plus beverage. As for the ambiance, we were told that they have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. However we could not help but feel overwhelmed with the noise levels in the dining room. It was just the chatter of other dinners but the hard surfaces on the tall ceilings and walls made sounds reverberate. When dining for pleasure with one's date, one hopes for genteel conversation, yet we could not really unless we really lifted our voices. Owners, consider sound absorption panels covered in fabric and attached to the ceilings or walls. They are affordable and will improve the ambiance greatly. Overall a good experience, but not a great one. read more

313 Franklin - American Near Me - South Hill, Virginia

Hands down one of the best restaurants in the area. They have great cocktails and the food is so good! I love the bit of history that comes with the restaurant being an old school house. It is beautiful inside with a modern and bright feel. Service has always been great, the two times I've been we sat at the bar. Started with the fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese. Amazing. The tomatoes melt in your mouth and pair very well with the cheese. 5/5 The prime rib is the best I've ever had. The flavor is superb and the seasoning spot on. I like to get it with the horseradish sauce but it honestly doesn't need anything extra. 5/5 My only regret is not getting pictures. Highly recommend! read more

313 Franklin - Bourdon smash - American Near Me - South Hill, Virginia

313 Franklin is part of a complex that was previously an elementary school. There are also apartments and an event space (Dogwood) in the same building. In addition to street parking, there's a lot in the back that you can enter from Park Lane (look for the swing sets). The restaurant has kept a good deal of the school house look but it's delightfully updated and clean. Service is professional but very friendly. The Truffle Herb Fries are a fantastic choice for an appetizer, with way more truffle flavor than I've had on other variation of this dish. The ribeye steak I had was pretty good as well; perhaps not up to level of a high end NYC steakhouse but still plenty tasty. In a final touch of the school house theme the checks are presented in classic children's story books, which is fun. read more

Stopped in South Hill for the night and found this gem. Great food and service. Located in a old school which was very cool. Prime rib was great. Bread pudding was great too. read more

The food was really yummy. I got the 14 oz ribeye, it was a thicker cut than I expected. The waitress was quick and attentive. The ambiance was very nice and welcoming. read more

A great surprise traveling through the area, highly recommend!! Food and service were excellent.

What a wonderful surprise this restaurant is! We were on our way home from Williamsburg and decided to stop. I love how they restored an old schoolhouse into a nice and charming restaurant and apartments. Everyone was so attentive and we were seated immediately. Our food was amazing! They have the best fried green tomato sandwich I have ever eaten and I have lived in the south my entire life. The sweet potato fries were delicious with a hint of cinnamon and the sweet tea was perfect! I will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

This establishment is a renovated school. Every staff member that we came in contact with offered exceptional hospitality! The menu offers a nice selection of food and crafted drinks. We began with the oysters and fried green tomatoes. For entrées, we had a salad and the Philly cheesesteak. Both delicious. read more

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The ambiance and vibe were nice but the food was subpar. The school house rolls were dry, the meat on the disco fries was chewy. The sirloin tips were saturated in a gross brown gravy that seemed to assume I did not want to actually taste my meat. The salmon was dry and badly seasoned. The herb roasted mushrooms were too salty to eat, while the green beans were soggy and tasted like they came out of a can. For these prices were were expecting a much higher quality of food. read more

Outstanding food and service! Ciara was friendly and professional- I had the salmon with lemon tarragon sauce. So so good! Loved the converted elementary school, great atmosphere. Especially loved the bill arriving in an elementary school library book! Definitely recommend and I hope to be back! read more

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A hidden gem in South Hill not to be missed! From the outside you can't tell at all the amazing culinary experiences you will have inside this old school. Jennifer our waitress was so pleasant and knowledgeable about not just the menu but also the history of the restaurant which made it that much more enjoyable. Definitely order the Fried Green Tomatoes and the truffle fries! The Portobello sandwich was also delicious! We will definitely be back when driving up and down 58. read more

313 Franklin - Fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese and truffle Parmesan fries - American Near Me - South Hill, Virginia

Awesome atmosphere, food, drinks, and service. I got the fried green tomatoes, Mahi Mahi with mango chutney and the apple spoon bread. Also, the smoked old fashion. It was delicious. They also have a wonderful wine and borbon selection and specialty drinks. I would highly recommend this amazing place in a renovated elementary school. It is so innovative. Amazing what talented people can do! read more

Attentive service, great concept - repurposed school building, full bar, southern like menu. I enjoyed fried green tomatoes, pulled pork over homemade kettle chips. Decided to try two desserts - chocolate chess cake and chocolate layered cake. Staff needs to know how to cut ( proper knife skills) and present desserts but the flavors were excellent. Will return. Update: If I wake up the next day and an item is still on my mind...I consider that to be a plus. This morning I was thinking about that chocolate chess pie! Even though it was the worst presentation ever; it was delicious! All of the chocolate flavors were there! Try it! read more

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Food was great but the service was outstanding! We love this place. Whenever we have company from out of town this is our go to!

The food was fantastic, and the ambiance was as delightful! Such a wonderful reuse of a space that likely holds lots of memories for the community. We ended up sitting near a gentleman who was previously a teacher in the school. It was a fantastic experience. We will definitely be back. The fig dark and stormy was a perfect sipping drink to go with our truffle fries and loaded chips, and the rolls are exactly like the lunch ladies used to make for us back in the day! read more

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This was one of the most amazing meals I have had in a very long time. They provided amazing service and everything I ate was phenomenal.

This was a below average meal. People were very friendly which was nice. Our server knew absolutely nothing about the food on the menu. Wedge salad was bitter and had full core in it. It was not edible. Black bean burgers should be thrown out as it looked and tasted freezer burned and part of the crab dip was burned at the bottom. However the raspberry cosmo was good. read more

313 Franklin - Blackbean Burger - American Near Me - South Hill, Virginia

This is a hidden gem! Done miss out on a chance for outstanding service and amazing food! The drinks were delicious as well! The ambiance is wonderful! read more

313 Franklin - Butter pecan cake!!!! - American Near Me - South Hill, Virginia

Food & service is amazing. My friend & I have lunch there at least once a month. Servers are so friendly & helpful. When my sons are visiting, this is are to go place. Blackberry sours---YUM! read more

Delightful Accomodations Atmosphere, Drinks, Food, History & Staff. Historically a High School Cafeteria, Teacher's Lounge & Auditorium. Those areas converted into a large bar & sectioned open & private dining areas, which can accommodate couples, small & large groups or singles for lunch, dinner or special events. Andora, the hostess, greeted us with a smile. Jennifer, our waitress, also greeted us with a smile & was attentive throughout our dinner. There's a veriey of refreshing drinks & delicious food to enjoy. I had the Cajun Pasta with Chicken, Shrimp & Sausage with a dinner salad. My wife had seared scallops with green beans & garlic mashed potatoes. A bottle of Dr Loosen's German Wine complemented our delicious meals. We shared homemade Burbon Glazed Bread Pudding with ice cream with two black coffees. There's a lot to appreciate Here. Lunch or Dinner, plus a Sunday Brunch. They accept reservations Exceptional Small Town Venue. Mustang USMC Retired read more

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The food and service were outstanding. We go in about once a month from Raleigh while our relatives come down from Richmond and we meet here and have a delicious meal with excellent service every time. read more