Stopped at Southern Fare...a Meat & Three in Shelbyville. Sat at the counter and Kim got me set up...very sweet lady. Saw some things pass by out of the kitchen and the onion rings really caught my eye so I went for the Country Fried Chicken with double mashed and a side of the onion rings. Solid meal...real mashed potatoes, tender juicy chicken, and LOVED the fried cornbread. The onion rings were awesome, love the light breading and the onions still had their "bite"...great flavor! What I really liked about the meal served, it was not overly seasoned or salty. Everything I saw delivered to various tables looked absolutely delicious. All of the folks here were so welcoming and Kim took excellent care of me. Chatted with the owner Randy and you could tell he is very proud of this place...as well he should be. Great food and service at a very reasonable price!!! read more

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Cute little place. Packed with locals. Chicken Fried chicken was not bad. The biscuit was something different, it is literally cornmeal pancake, something new to me. I think I prefer the real biscuit. Sides were ok. Convenient location as we head down to visit Jack Daniel's distillery. read more

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There's not much I can say about the southern fair other than the fact they have the best damn burger in the city of Shelbyville. People are always polite restaurants always clean. Takeout service is prompt. Do you want a good burger? Go to the southern. Fare!! read more

Nasty food. Nasty tables. Nasty attitude. Honestly irritated with myself for giving them another chance. Give your money to a business that cares. read more

I live in town but had never seen this place before (or perhaps never noticed it because if has such short hours daily and is closed on Saturdays. But my sister was in town and found it on Yelp. Let me tell you! Best fried catfish and fried shrimp I've had anywhere in Middle Tennessee (outside of my own home). The fried pork chop was delish. The broccoli slaw and green beans (two things I usually don't eat) were superb and the fried cornbread was excellent! The fried chicken salad was also really really good, as were their fried onion rings. I just looked on their site and saw they are open on Sundays so I am super excited for them to open. It's a bit like that old Target commercial with the person waiting at the front for it to open saying, "Open. Open. Open." I'm hungry just thinking about that fried catfish! read more

The good smell of BBQ hits you when you walk in the door. Food is very good, the loaded potato is a meal all itself! It's a small little gem ! read more

Always love coming here. The service is always spot on. The food is always immaculate. I typically get the southern friend steak with the house potatoes. However, I've tried basically everything they have to offer and nothing disappoints. It's always giving a cozy/at home place to eat at. read more

This is a cozy place where many locals gather for food and fellowship. The atmosphere is lite and the waitresses are ver efficient. As with most diners, the food offerings are not that healthy, especially lunch, but I think the breakfast is more populated and enjoyed. read more

Love this great food! A nice clean establishment that serves top quality food with a friendly staff.

This place is hit or miss. Some days the food is good others it's not. Service is also hit or miss. Many times you are never offered drink refills (i was the last visit and i had the same waitress i normally have). read more

Fried green tomatoes! Yum! Get 'em while they're hot! So so good! So are the fried shrimp!

Probably the best comfort food option in town. Their daily specials are very good, especially the chicken and dressing. My favorite meal is the chicken tenders, mac n cheese, fried okra, and mashed potatoes with white gravy. Carbs y'all. DELICIOUS CARBS. The burger here is also quite good. Pros: affordable, quick, good service, delicious comfort foods. Cons: Only open for lunchtime hours 11-2 read more

I was craving a homemade hamburger. So tired of these cookie cutter places with their mass produced food. This place hit the spot. Great burger and awesome service. read more

Always loved this place. The food is amazing and the service has always been good for me. I just wish they were open on Saturdays

An awesome, very clean, meat and three joint. the staff is great and the food is home made and cooked just right. I love how they package the to go orders. Delicious! You will think your'e eating at your granny's house! read more

Great basic southern food at reasonable prices. Very similar menu to the more whimsical Bell Buckle Cafe, though the diners here are locals not tourists. This is the cuisine every high school should serve - country fried steak, green beans, mashed potatoes, hoe cakes - but does so, if at all, without the quality and tastiness. read more

The food is delicious . The first thing I noticed when I came through the door was how clean this place was.I however was not so impressed with the restroom .The restroom was just not renovated, it was clean.The waitresses were GREAT! I Noticed they knew most everyones name, so def a local fav Restraunt.The other waitresses if they walked passed ask us did we need anything.I Def recommended read more

My grandmother said, "This is the sorriest meat & three I've ever been to." The menu is very much lacking. They don't even have fried chicken on the bone. Isn't that a meat and three staple? The macaroni & cheese had no flavor. My mom & grandmother said the turnip greens & white beans were just canned. We frequent meat & threes, & if you want a good one, go to Sylvan Park in Murfreesboro. read more

I brought my coworkers here for a work lunch. The menu has enough to offer that everyone found something they liked, and no one left hungry. We had an entree not make it out to the table with the rest of the table's food, but her meal was comp'd and we appreciated that. I'll definitely be back soon. I'd like to see the decor go up a notch or two though- the atmosphere is drab or maybe just dated? Functional, yes! but I think it needs some "Southern Flare" for the "Southern Fare". read more

Excellent Southern food that Shelbyville has been desperately seeking. One of kind in town. Simple menu with your favorite fried dishes so you aren't overwhelmed with many choices. Always a daily special. Best meat and two I have ever had. They're only open 3 hours a day for lunch which is probably why everything is served fresh and hot. It is located in a small hole in the wall building that has been home to many other businesses in the past. Probably can't seat more than 30 at a time. I had the country fried steak with Mac n cheese and the perfectly breaded and crispiest fried okra. Not your typical soggy under fried that you would receive from others. Your plate is paired with a generous portion of crispy fried cornbread cakes. I had sweet tea which was sweetened just right. If you're searching for better than grandma's cooking, stop by Southern Fare. read more

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This place had awesome food and it has a relaxed, casual atmosphere. I devoured the meatloaf and mashed potatoes, which tasted very fresh and home-made. My fiance ordered hamburger steak which was also delish! Another nice touch that I loved were the dough cakes (hoe cakes?) with butter that they serve with your meal. Honestly I thought this food was way better than anything I had in Nashville. read more

We had southern fare cater for our work event and the food was very delicious. Their sweet tea was on the best parts.

Such a great homemade food restaurant. Family owned, wonderful service and tasty desserts. Not a bad dish on the menu.

This is my favorite restaurant in 50 miles. If you are looking for a great atmosphere, delicious food at a reasonable price this is where you want to come to. And don't forget to get some dessert while you are here as well. If you find you are too stuffed to enjoy your dessert while still dining then grab it to go... you won't regret it!!!! read more

I ordered through Doordash to have lunch delivered to my work. The directions for the Doordash dasher were to text me upon arrival so that I know they are there. The Dasher called instead of texting (which we are NOT allowed to be on our phones at my place of business, whereas i can just see the text and run down). When i informed the girl that they were to text not call and that she could have gotten me in trouble at work she replied, "Next time i can just leave it on the ground". Needless to say... if i experience service like this again... i will no longer be doing business with Doordash OR its affiliates. I do not advocate poor customer service... especially when I pay an arm and a leg to have it delivered. read more

Very great service kind and polite! The food is great!! Love this place! I had veggie omelet!

Wasn't impressed. They just moved to a new place and it felt dated and dirty. I ended up just gettin a burger and fries. Can't mess that up, right? And the wife had an underdone chicken salad. Cross this one off your list. read more