Our group of 9 recently had lunch at Miss Mary Bobo's. We had heard of this location from a friend and since we were going to the Jack Daniel's distillery, then having lunch at Miss Mary Bobo's was a must. Lunch was delicious - if you walk away hunger then it's your own fault. They were willing to keep bring the family style served food out as long as you wanted. The location was great and fun to hear the stories from our hostess. If in Lynchburg, then make sure you eat here. read more

Had wonderful time there Everyone was friendly. The food was wonderful if you leave there hungry it your fault. YOU get to sit and eat with other families. . We meet families from Japan and Australia. Before eating you go around the introduction yourself. Are was guests Sean told us stories about Miss mary bobo's. Tipping goes to all the high school students working there and helps them with their scholarship. read more

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This was a fun and unique experience. I booked lunch here with my family while they were visiting before the Jack Daniel's tour. We were seated in the Crutcher room upstairs. It was an interesting way to do a meal, sitting at a table with a bunch of strangers and passing food around the table like a family dinner. Everything they served that day was delicious z we had cat fish, meat loaf, Jack Daniel's apples, cheese grits, potatoes, fried okra, beans and cheesecake with Jack Daniel's caramel sauce. Our host Dan was a nice guy and very informative! read more

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Food was delicious! Fried chicken, apples and Mac 'n cheese were my favorites. Our hostess, Dot, was delightful. She had so much information which she shared in story telling manner. The dining room, the gift shop and the parlor were welcoming! read more

When in Lynchburg, getting a meal at Miss Mary Bobo goes hand in hand with the tour at the Jack Daniel's Distillery. They offer two serving times: 11am and 1pm. Although we missed the 11am seating by 10 minutes, they do offer a "take-out" option where you can still dine in a room with others for the full experience. I actually enjoyed this option more because we were able to share one full meal between the two of us for $23.95 instead of buffet-style at $29.95pp. Once we paid, we were led into the Jasper room where we shared a table with another group. It was fun chatting with strangers and hearing where they came from while enjoying a home cooked meal. The full meal included one of everything on the menu that day. We had a chicken pastry and fried pork chop for the meat of the day. (Sadly, they didn't have fried chicken that day as this changes daily). It's nothing too special and pork was a tad dry, but still decent. The sides of the day also consisted of fried okra, candied apples, broccoli rice casserole, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn salad, and two rolls. This was the perfect sampler of everything to share with the corn, okra, and casserole being my favorites. Finally, we had the most delicious and moist carrot cake to finish off. This was such a wonderful meal and dining experience. The host also came in and told us the history of Miss Mary Bobo and the students who work here. While the food isn't something I'm running back for, it's the value and experience of dining family style with strangers that is a real treat here. It's such a great way to experience that Southern charm and homecooking. read more

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I've been here many times. Southern comfort food at its finest. Hospitality is spot on. A must visit if you come to Lynchburg. Make reservations in advance read more

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Food was good the chicken had too much breading the fudge pie was dry and hard. The side dishes were good. When we arrived we sat at a 10 or 12 top table with people we did not know. There was a lady that sat with us and told us the story behind Mary Bobo's and the wait staff. That was cool we enjoyed talking to everyone. The decor is nice the gift shop was excellent. I would recommend the experience of dining at Mary Bobos. read more

The food, as always is delicious, with excellent service from the young college students. We never had to ask for anything as they were always very attentive to all their guests. We love eating in the old house and meeting new friends. We had a great time l, the food was great and our hostess did an excellent job. read more

I was recently vacationing in Tennessee and this restaurant was recommended on multiple websites. A very unique dining experience. My large group had our own room which was nice. The southern meal options are selected for you and the options change daily. Eat as much as you want...they'll keep bringing more...just ask! The one part my party was not prepared for and did not expect was a host that sat with us for the entire meal and shared history and stories about Mary Bobo. It was a little weird at first, but we quickly warmed up to it. I won't say the food was the best I've ever had, but it was enjoyable and we all left feeling full. The corn salad, casserole, and chicken and biscuit dishes were the favs with my group. If you're in Lynchburg for the excellent Jack Daniel's tour, stop here for lunch! read more

We had a fantastic lunch at Mary Bobo's today! We ate lunch in the Fanning Room. Such a cute, cozy space to eat in. Carole was our host and she was wonderful! Loved the history she shared with us and how the conversation flowed between her, my hubby and I, and the ladies from New Zealand we dined with. Had such a great lunch! The food was amazing!! Our table loved the fried chicken, pork with gravy, and the apples. Loved the apples with Jack Daniel's on our buttermilk pie. Great way to end our fantastic meal at Mary Bobo's. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Tennessee‼Fried Chicken was great‼ Sit down and stay a while.

Can't say enough good things about this establishment. Family style restaurant with seating at a certain time right on the dot. You get the experience of meeting people from different areas of the country as well as our hostess provided historical facts about the restaurant and the area in general. The mac & cheese is one of the best ever had along with the cinnamon apples. The other food items were exceptionally made as well. Definitely recommend coming here at least once while in Lynchburg. read more

Wow! Just wow! This was our first time at a family style dinner restaurant and we were so blessed to be there. We went to the Jack Daniel's distillery and were told by the bus driver we need to eat at Miss Mary Bobo's. They were all booked up when we initially went, but then we walked over after our tour and they had space since people had canceled. Everyone about this was perfect! We got to meet some really neat people who were local to the east side. The food: Mac n cheese to die for, okra crispy and crunchy, fried chicken was a bit salty but still so good, corn bread was another fave, even the meatloaf was good (I DO NOT like meatloaf). Can't say enough good things! read more

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Miss Mary Bobo's is the kind of place where you leave with a full belly, a happy heart, and at least three new facts about Tennessee history. But first things first -- be on time. I saw some grumpy Yelp reviews saying they wouldn't feed latecomers... and yes, that's true. But they literally told me like three times during the reservation process: "Be on time." It's not just a courtesy -- it's a way of life down here. Now, onto the good stuff -- the food! The menu changes daily, which adds to the excitement (and prevents you from obsessively Googling what you're going to eat like I normally do). Everything was absolutely delicious. Southern comfort food that felt like it was made by a grandma who also happens to be a culinary wizard (not my grandma, but someone else's). We're talking melt-in-your-mouth fried chicken, mac & cheese that could solve world problems, and pie that had me rethinking my life choices. The communal dining was surprisingly fun -- we sat with a delightful docent who served as our meal's MC. She told us all about Miss Mary, the history of the building, and even answered our random questions with a smile and a sweet Southern drawl. Shout-out to the student waitstaff -- they're college students on scholarship, and honestly, they were more polite and attentive than most fine dining servers I've encountered. Bless them and their hustle. Would I come back? Absolutely. Would I show up on time? You better believe it. This is more than a meal -- it's a little slice of Tennessee hospitality served with hot buttered rolls and a story. read more

Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Lynchburg, Tennessee

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I was recently vacationing in Tennessee and this restaurant was recommended on multiple websites. A very unique dining experience. My large group had our own room which was nice. The southern meal options are selected for you and the options change daily. Eat as much as you want...they'll keep bringing more...just ask! The one part my party was not prepared for and did not expect was a host that sat with us for the entire meal and shared history and stories about Mary Bobo. It was a little weird at first, but we quickly warmed up to it. I won't say the food was the best I've ever had, but it was enjoyable and we all left feeling full. The corn salad, casserole, and chicken and biscuit dishes were the favs with my group. If you're in Lynchburg for the excellent Jack Daniel's tour, stop here for lunch! read more

If you visit Lynchburg for the Jack Daniel's Distillery, you definitely should make a reservation for lunch (2 seatings at 11am & 1:30pm?) at Miss Mary Bono's restaurant. Amazing experience where we ate some of the best down home southern cooking (menu changes daily), met some really nice people who we shared a meal with, and had the most friendly Southern hospitality from our hosts! Our hosts had great stories about the history of Miss Mary Bobo and her boarding house (back in the day). Lunch is served family style (max seating is 12 plus our 2 hosts) and you never leave hungry! The fried chicken (so crispy on the outside and moist/juicy on the inside!) and fried okra were my favorites! Be sure to leave a tip for your servers (Miss Mary Bobo's restaurant funds scholarships for 10 local kids who works at the restaurant, to attend the local community college. Our servers were two very hard- working kids!)! read more

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I do declare this place is a must for people of all ages that appreciate a good Southern meal. Reservations must be made in advance at this family style service restaurant. The entire house eats the same meal in 9 separate dining rooms accompanied by a host that eats with your table. The host is usually a sweet senior citizen that helps facilitate friendly conversation and also shares a history of Miss Bobo, her family, and the house.the food: It changes but we had our fill today of fried chicken, meatloaf, potatoes, pinto beans, fried okra, mac & cheese, cornbread, sweet tea, coffee, and peach casserole. The dessert had a whipped cream with Jack Daniels in it. Oh Lord I'm still full. This was a great experience, and we plan to return again soon! read more

Food was typical southern cuisine. Fried chicken and roast was good but nothing special. I was looking forward to the history but our guide mostly talked about herself and her family, not about the town, building, or anything pertaining to Mary Bobo or Jack Daniels . I left slightly disappointed. read more

Always a great time! The family style dining gives you more than a fantastic meal, you get fantastic company too!

Great authentic, southern style food and fantastic service. The fried okra is a must.

My favorite restaurant in Tennessee! Love , love, and Love the Food! Service is beyond excellent and atmosphere is unique! Go and enjoy! read more

Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Lynchburg, Tennessee

Pleasant Southern charm and hospitality. Fried okra, chicken, potatoes and chocolate pie were crowd pleasers. Great way to start the Jack Daniel's tour read more

Definitely a real fun time as you dine in rooms in the old house. Always a good time, just be prepared to have a traditional family dinner. It's not cooked to order. read more

Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant - Street - Southern Near Me - Lynchburg, Tennessee

Two servings and a lovely home.. was treated with true southern charm. Food was excellent with plenty of seconds.... Each room had a hostess who ate with you since it was boardinghouse serving. History about the house, Miss Mary and the surrounding area.. hostess was engaging and engaged us because you are eating with strangers. You will finding this a wonderful treat with wonderful southern food. You will not leave hungry. read more

Definitely a good place. I'm not a fan of "family style", but that's my preference, nothing Miss Mary's can fix. Overall, quality was good, and Tim was our "historian", and did a great job. Super friendly staff, clean, well run, and outside is absolutely impeccably maintained. The service from all of the staff, was great. read more

Come for the experience of a southern meal at a 100+ year boarding house. You'll be sitting in a dining room, family style, meaning you'll be sitting and sharing food with strangers. No picking and choosing your menu items here: you'll get to have everything on the day's menu. Apparently, fried chicken and fried okra are served at every meal, but the rest of the menu rotates. The relish, the candied apples and the fudge pie were the highlights. The candied apples and the whipped cream both have Jack Daniel's in them. Yum! Kudos on the fried okra. Usually we are not fans because it's so slimy! These were minimally slimy. The pork roast with gravy was too salty. The fried chicken (dark meat) was legit, but as expected the white meat was dry and was left untouched by the table. At $29.95/pp, the price is not bad, but don't expect to be wowed by any part of this meal. Tips go to the local college kids that work here as an internship. No alcohol: sweet tea, water and coffee (which was out because we were the last seating at 3pm). I was sad they cleared the food and didn't ask anyone if they wanted to take leftovers. Lots of food wasted. read more

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What a great eating experience! Our hostess was so sweet. The meatloaf, baked apples and buttermilk pie our favorites but all the food was excellent! The fried okra and the Jack Daniels apples are excellent. The Broccoli Rice Casserole is a innovative dish on traditional casseroles and may change your mind if you are opposed to casserole dishes. Our room host was very informative about the restaurant and Lynchburg. The meal is served family style and you sit with strangers that you'll become friends with by the end of your meal. The staff did an awesome job keeping the conversations warm and inviting among our table. The staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the restaurant. Definitely recommend you stop there if you have the opportunity! It's a must if you are in Lynchburg! The best in southern hospitality. read more

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What an amazing place with amazing food and service!! Jim was our host and that 92 year old kept us captivated with stories and history of the site! Highly recommend!! read more

Miss Mary Bobo's is such a great restaurant and experience. The first time we visited, we ended up in the Round Tree Room with a local historian. She told us the history of Mrs. Mary Bobo's and Lynchburg while we ate the delicious food that had been prepared for us. The meal was family style, and we sat at a table with others who were visiting Lynchburg. It was fascinating to learn about everyone and hear their stories. I've been there twice now, and each time, it has been a wonderful experience. All in all, if you are looking for a delicious meal in a historical place, I highly recommend you give Mrs. Mary Bobo's a try. read more

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We were meeting friends from out of state at Mary Bobo's for lunch today. We were hoping to catch up with them but our hostess (who sits at the table the whole time) literally talked the whole time before lunch, during lunch and after lunch (Sherry). The worst part is she spoke for about 10 minutes while the food was already on the table, getting cold. You would think they'd have this down by now. We're there to eat and catch up with family and friends... not hear about our hostess's grand kids Christmas list or way too many stories about the history of the restaurant. Very disappointing. read more

Just so so food. Didn't love the host we had, almost no history or fun facts to share. Just kind of an awkward lunch. Could have been decorated for Christmas more. read more

Such a cool experience. The food was amazing and our host, Ms Diane, was amazing. You can feel the history as soon as you walk in the doors. The menu changes daily but everything they served tasted like a great homemade meal. read more

Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Lynchburg, Tennessee

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The food was so delicious and the house was very nice and clean I would recommend any one to get reservations and go there if you never been there is a lot of history there read more

Come for the food, stay for the service. Southern hospitality at its best. You'll need reservations when coming here, we got extremely lucky by calling up ahead of time and got a last minute table. Each room has a different name, and decor. However, you'll feel like you're eating at your southern grandmas house. We chose to all do a meat and sides. I grabbed the chicken quite mac and sweet potatoes. I really liked the plate. It really felt like Thanksgiving dinner. Did it blow me away ? No. To be honest there was nothing special about the meat and sides, it was just a good meal. The mac was creamy, sweet potatoes were super sweet, and the chicken came with the dressing. I've never had chicken like this before, but I've always heard of this. The stuffing was crunchy and overall the chicken was good. For under $20 a plate, this meal will sure to fill you up. For an extra 4 bucks you can get a slice of pie. The chess pie was interesting, but not something I'd get again. The jd whipped cream was tasty. Great service and phenomenal prices. I highly suggest anyone coming here at least 1 time. read more

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Everything was spot on, delicious country food! Everyone was so nice and helpful! You must go here for the treat of your life!

You can't visit the Jack Daniel's Distillery and not walk on over to Miss Mary Bobo's for a good home cooked meal. There is something about eating in an older house that creates that homestyle feel. Miss Mary Bobo's is not your typical open concept restaurant. There are a number of rooms throughout the entire house where guests can eat. I would guess that there would be less than 6-8 tables per room of which they could easily seat 2, 4, or parties of 8 at some of the tables. Each area is closed off so the noise level is much lower compared to some establishments. It has a more personal feel to it. The food is phenomenal. No one travels to the south to purchase fast food or even Mexican. You want to experience true southern home cooked meals and that is what I experienced. I had the fried chicken, collared greens, candied apples and fried okra. It does not get more southern than that. Fried chicken was cooked to perfection with a nice flavorful outer shell, with a juicy and tender chicken inside. This was the first time I tried collared greens and I enjoyed them. The fried okra was tasty, but the star for me was those "Lynchburg Candied Apples". Apple slices slowly cooked in the oven covered in sugar, butter and Jack Daniels. They were piping hot, but worth every bite I took. They even offer the recipe on their website for you to make at home. I was pleasantly impressed with the overall experience, the history and the food. You have to try this place out the next time you find yourself in Lynchburg or at the Jack Daniels Distillery. You will not be disappointed. read more

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If you are planning to visit the Jack Daniel Distillery, START HERE!! This is a old boarding house experience in food, hospitality, and a history lesson! It absolutely is a must to fill your belly before you walk around the distillery. It is owned by the distillery and is included in some of the tour package options. We opted to get the top of the line tour without the restaurant included, but got reservations right as it opened. It is really that good (food wise, scenic, an old time experience) so you do want to come here! You must have a reservation!! Seating is limited. Food is served family style and they did limit the seating due to COVID. The menu gives you a few options so try as much as you can as it is all good, even the stuff you wouldn't normally eat! It is mostly all you can eat, but remember you'll be walking on the tour! We had fried chicken, meatloaf, candied apples with Jack Daniel whiskey, macaroni and cheese, fried Okra and some really good cornbread! OH... lets not forget the slice of baked fudge pie!! The total list of items they do have: ENTREES:  Southern Fried Chicken, Boarding House Meatloaf, Chicken Pastry, Fried Catfish, Country-Style BBQ Ribs SIDES:  Seasoned Greens, Fried Okra, Candied Apples, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread & Biscuits. PIES:  Chess, Fudge, Pecan, Oatmeal, or Buttermilk, served with Jack Daniel's Whipped Cream Seriously, if you are going on the tour, you will be glad to make a reservation and start here! OH, if you loved the food, the gift store downstairs has the recipes in a cookbook! read more

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This place never disappoints. This was my second visit to the delicious Miss Bobo's. This fried chicken and fried okra is like none other. Like your grandmas (but better) -sorry not sorry. The other show stopper was the broccoli cheese and rice casserole. Everything was excellent! I love that they give you a host to talk about the grounds. And a student from Motlow to help as well. It is truly an experience. Schedule some time before or after your Jack Daniels tour to explore downtown area! read more

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This is a really cool experience. Food is amazing (home made) and learning the story of Miss Mary bobo is really cool too. Like to take my Tennessee visitors here for the experience. read more

I am going to say I was pleasantly surprised!! I wasn't sure how a family style-tour event would be. It was AMAZING!! The house is gorgeous but the best part was the people!!! Everyone is so friendly. You sit at a round table with approx 14 people and a big lazy susan. Your host sits at the table with you. The food was soooo good. Fried Chicken, Collards, Cornbread, Great Northern beans, stuffed peppers it was all homemade and you could taste the love and history. I HIGHLY recommend this if you are visiting Lynchburg. A great town, lots of history, great prices. I will definitely be back!!! It was so good I didn't get any pictures!! Mike was an excellent host!!! read more