5 Star and then some ! How about the best southern cooking in Lynchburg. Vals is it. I had the beef liver n onions and I could tell cooked to order. The greens are some of the best I've ever had,(and that's including mine) They remember their customers and if Val has time, she will come out and make sure you are happy. Stewed tomatoes are a little sweet for me but I'll eat em up. Take lessons people, she know how to make fried chicken n keep it moist. TY for moving to Timberlake Rd, so much closer for my folks and I'll come by every time I'm in town. read more

First of all, I ordered a white fish sandwich. The fish was so hard. I could barely chew it. It was overcooked. It's not as good as the sandwich I used to get there when she was located on Memorial Avenue this Timberlake Road location is not up to par like the old one get a new cook read more

Looking so forward to visiting Val's at their new location on Timberlake Rd in Lynchburg, VA beside the old Big Lots. I LOVE the veggies: particularly stewed tomatoes, black eyed peas, pinto beans, mac&cheese, greens, salad. Yum yum yum!!! read more

Tried out the new Timberlake location. The food was delicious! We had excellent service. That is saying a lot, for a Sunday lunch meal. The waitress was attentive throughout our meal. Love the entire experience read more

The food was very tasty but if you're taking your food to-go, then I highly recommend to look at your order to ensure you have received everything. If you can deal with that along with any attitude that you may receive for mistakes made during the process, then definitely go. It's a hidden jewel for anyone who is not in the area. The reason for a 2 was only because of the attitudes and mistakes made on 2 separate occasions while in the area. Otherwise I would give them a 4 for flavor if they have what you're looking for. (Example.. fried chicken is not served every day but the menu offers options as if it's daily) read more

Food is fantastic!! Love the chicken livers on Wednesday!! Val is very nice to her customers!!

overpriced. lunch was $15+. Food was ok. servers need training. I won't be going back there again

This is third time at Val's and it maybe my last. For lunch today I ordered the beef liver special. Unfortunately, it was not very good. It was room temperature and quite tough. My mother agreed but asked me no to say anything. The sides were good but not great. I really want to like this place but each visit has been lacking. The staff is super friendly. I will give them one more try but no beef liver. read more

Very poor dining "experience." Waited over an hour for our food after we ordered and had to endure hearing Val get into an argument with one of the servers about our food order, she made the poor girl cry, just a very awkward experience and the food was good but not worth that wait nor the unprofessional experience. She clearly was overwhelmed because she is the only cook but on a weekend night for a full restaurant, I've never heard of just one person cooking. I'm sure she's working on bringing in more help because it's not a sustainable way to run a restaurant if it remains this crowded. read more

We were in the area for a basketball tournament and one of the boys picked Val's because it was close by. Val herself welcomed us in and gave us an overview of how the buffet works on Sundays. There is a cold salad bar and the hot bar where there are several meat selections and sides, cooked fresh that morning. I had the cream of mushroom smothered pork chop, green beans, and Mac and cheese. It was all SO delicious! Our boys ate well between some tough competition and ended up winning the championship in their division, maybe a belly full of delicious food carried them through. Thanks for the hospitality, wonderful service, fellowship and warm welcome. read more

Everything was absolutely delicious. So rare for a buffet! Stewed tomatoes, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, collard greens, Mac n cheese, lemon cake! read more

Absolutely amazing food with a kind owner and staff. Definitely needs to be on a top ten Lynchburg list. Can't beat good food served by good people. read more

Visited Val's restaurant on a weekend night, and we had no problem finding a table. For those not familiar with this shopping center, the place may be hard to find, hidden among the "folds" of a more or less defunct shopping center. The parking area was pretty dark . On arriving, we were invited to just "sit anywhere", so we chose a table near the rear. I guess the usual procedure is to order at the desk for the buffet, or off the menu, but we were not instructed how it worked nor were we provided with menus. . Val, the owner was quite pleasant and greeted us warmly. There was no menu available,so Val explained what was available- One of our number had hoped to have fried chicken, but there was none and no coffee until Val made a new pot,. just for me. I ordered the fish, a lightly breaded deep fried whiting with the skin on one side. There was a lot of it. My companion had the "smothered pork chop" and there were two rather large chops, swimming in gravy, with mashed potatoes and green beans. I had green beans and cabbage with my fish, but the veggies seemed over-cooked. The food was OK otherwise, and my companion enjoyed her chop but said it was a bit dry. She is not a big eater, so she had to take home the other chop. My fish was also overcooked for my taste, and I wound up taking home some of it,. although I wolfed down most of it. The pineapple upside-down cake for dessert was good. An operating buffet would have been a plus as everyone on Yelp agrees it was good. A menu would also have been good. The place was clean and orderly, The furniture was attractive, but the heavy metal chairs made a horrific grinding noise when moved across the tile floor. There were also plenty of booths. While I have never been a fan of so-called "comfort food", there was nothing here to make Val's stand out in the Lynchburg restaurant scene. A small restaurant like this must be SO good that people will choose that place in place of every other place, based on service, food (quality and variety) and ambiance.. I plan to return on a better night and evaluate the buffet, or maybe at lunch. read more

I visited the new location on Timberlake Rd recently at 11:30 am. When I arrived, the restaurant was packed. I was surprised the restaurant was so cramped inside space wise compared to the size of the previous Memorial Ave location. Unfortunately the salad bar is located right in the center of the restaurant cutting off space. However, I'm sure Val had reasons for selecting a smaller space. I ordered takeout for two which included meatloaf, which was good, lima beans which could have used some seasoning, and mac & cheese, which was excellent & the dessert of the day, lemon cake, which was excellent. There's a limited menu but I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy eating. It seemed like there was an over flux of servers as you kept bumping into them in the tight space. The servers, being new are still in training, which I understand, because I overheard customers saying they were missing non-food items. read more

Everyone listen up, you need to go to this place! It was amazingly good and the staff is so very sweet and personable. We felt like we had been going there for years by the way they all treated us, especially Val! The meat loaf is awesome! Make sure you leave room for dessert! Every cake is good (we know because we tried them all!) read more

Great meat and three style restaurant. Wonderful service and Val's meatloaf was awesome.

Arrived on a Sunday afternoon with lots of people and that's a good sign. Excellent fried chicken, flavorful and moist. Comfort Mac & cheese with classic green beans. We took the food to go, but looked great. On top of that I met Val and she was welcoming and personable. I'm going back soon. read more

We dined in for lunch. Our first visit. It was 40.00 and some change for a lunch buffet, with water. Plus a tip. The fried chicken was obviously from the previous day. It was the driest, leather like meat we have ever eaten. The BBQ chicken was just the same, except they tried to cover it with sauce. I asked if I could get fried fish instead of the buffet and our waitress said no, it was only buffet. But a man came in 30 min later and she gladly made him fish. We asked for cobbler for dessert, but they didn't have any, but another man was served a heaping bowl of cobbler. The restaurant is hot. Not comfortable at all to dine in. There are too many trips to the table from owner and waitresses, asking how is everything, but yet had to ask them to please take our dirty dishes. It's not a self serve buffet, you have to ask for it like a cafeteria. It's a very limited line of food and to pay 18.00 a person is an absolute joke. The dessert was cheap cake from the deli grocery store. I don't know what "Val" is thinking, but you can go to any other buffet, feel comfortable serving yourself in a cool environment with oven fresh food for 5.00 to 7.00 cheaper. Really the worst we've had in Lynchburg. To be better, you have to do better. Not here. read more

Val's has wonderful comfort food and good service! I have been three times and enjoyed every time. It can get busy but never impersonable. Val usually stops by too. It has some modern sections and some historical ambiance, that blend for a comfortable experience to go with the food. The prices are reasonable for the amount of food! read more

Very cozy , friendly service and clean . Had the fish it was cooked perfectly ( hard fried)

Val's is a diamond in the rough, outstanding, awesome personal service and exceptional people. We enjoyed her Sunday buffet today and were blown away by her amazing love for cooking and service to others. We recommend her place to all. read more

Rude staff! Did not have a big selection of food choices. Kept trying to make us order a sandwich, when I told them we were there for buffet.We left and went to Golden Corral. read more

It's my birthday and I want Soul Food, comfort food. I see Val's Comfort food. Menu looks great. Photos look better. Services provided were phenomenal. The food was another story. I should have turned around but I was hoping it would get better. Green beans salty, smothered pork chops tough will little flavor or seasoning. Collards were good. Chicken fried hard. Meatloaf was good. $17.95 for the buffet, but couldn't eat the first plate. No apologies, and the kitchen felt like they deserved that $17.95. I could only eat two things on my plate. I am so disappointed that that food could be served with a straight face. Respectfully, can't come back. read more

This is a hidden gem for sure! I came to this restaurant last week with my parents after hearing how delicious it was. Let me tell you that down home cooking will have you dancing in your seat,...that's just what I mean! Valerie and her staff have the service thing down to a science....it meets the taste and quality of food pound for pound! So next time you're in Lynchburg Virginia look her up at Val's Comfort Kitchen,....you won't be disappointed!!!!! read more

DEFINITELY CONSIDER COMING HERE, all food is homemade, all food is delicious! i loved every bite of food, definitely recommend 10/10 great food, great people, great customer service! everything is amazing! read more

I should have asked the price of the little salad bar. My 1 trip was as expensive as a meat and two sides the rest of the group ate. Only meat on the bar was bacon. No more salads there for sure read more

My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Val's Comfort Kitchen for the first time today. I had the chef salad which was amazing! Very large! My husband had the chicken salad sandwich with waffle fries. Very generous servings for the price. Great customer service! Ashley and Val are wonderful! read more

Food was great! We had the buffet and it did not disappoint. Meats were beef tips , smothered pork chops, meatloaf, fried fish, fried chicken. Had 7 or 8 delicious sides to choose from. Deserts were apple pie, red velvet cake, 2 kinds of pound cake. Val can out and spoke to use, she is a very nice person. First time there and will definitely be going back! read more

Val's home cooked southern comfort food was outstanding! And the welcoming service atmosphere was delightful. These folks love their jobs. The only downside was that we were just passing through and we won't be able to be regular patrons. Don't miss this one if you live in the Lynchburg area! read more

Wonderful comfort food, good service, and reasonable prices. I have been three different times and it can be busy but never impersonal. Val usually comes to chat. I highly recommend it! read more

Val's place is a true gem in the city! Since March 2022 she has served delicious home cooked food for a very reasonable price. The hot/ cold buffet contains comfort food favorites like meatloaf, fish, beef liver, greens, cabbage, Mac and cheese and more. Fresh cuke salad, seafood macaroni and moist cakes and cobblers await. There is also a sandwich menu for made to order items. I highly recommend the buffet. Val is so gracious and treats each person walking in the door like an old familiar friend. Donna is also there to chat while she works to take care of diners. I dined alone and was made to feel very comfortable, and larger groups will find adequate seating too. There are booths and tables. Park by the Roses Discount store or in front of the tax place in the plaza, it's a short walk to door. If there are folks in your party that need assistance, best to drop them by entrance and go park your car. I LOVE Val's for the food and the kindness!! read more

REALLY delicious food ! Meatloaf and Mac n cheese are the BEST ! Service is exceptional as well !

This is our family's favorite place to eat in Lynchburg. The food is fresh and cooked to perfection. You feel like you are at home with the service, and love that the owner and staff show you from the moment you walk in the door. We drive 45 minutes to eat here. My favorite is the grilled chicken salad. My husband loves the fish sandwich that is piled 6 inches tall. The kids love their macaroni and cheese, burgers, and waffle fries. Everything thing we've tried has been special. No other restaurant like it. Highly recommend. read more

A wonderful place to eat a great meal with amazing food and the staff are simply blessings to all who walk in their restaurant. Please try them out, you absolutely will not regret eating at Val's Comfort Kitchen. You will want to come back again and again. read more

the food is really good. all of the workers are so nice, and ever so kind. the only issue was that I was waiting for fifteen minutes for the person to tell us at the bar what we wanted. great place and recommend! read more