Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant

I felt transported back in time! The family room seating with the hostess was such an enjoyable experience. The food was amazing! But hearing about the history and engaging with other folks seated with us is something you don't get anywhere now days. We were a party of 4, 3 lovely ladies that came together and one lady on her own that by the end of the meal we all were chatting together enjoying everyone's company. People truly come together over good food and fun history! I highly recommend the experience.

Our host, Ms. Emily was the best. She told us so many funny stories and wonderful historical knowledge. The food was delicious. I couldn't stop eating the fried okra, and the dressing was like mine.

This place is a true destination. The home-cooked meal is worth the drive and the staff is incredible. Y'all go!

Awesome experience!!
You must go... at least once.
The food... you'll want to take the rest of the bowl home with ya!

A must if you are in the area. Absolutely great atmosphere only exceeded by the food and staff. One of the best meal experiences I’ve ever had. If there were Michelin stars for history meets dining, this place would have 3.

This is an awesome restaurant steeped in area history. Tons to eat...you won't leave disappointed. Some of the best fried okra I have ever eaten! The desserts are great!

Such a warm place with wonderful food and a rich atmosphere. Our table host...yes we had a local host our table..was wonderful. She spoke to us about the food we were eating, thr history of the house and so much more. I couldn't stop eating the fried chicken. The sweet tea was awesome...The Jack Apples were incredible. Pretty sure our table finished almost everything. Male reservations if you are a larger group. Go...absolutely go and enjoy!

What an experience! Good old fashion southern cooking with amazing hospitality. While you eat your amazing meal, you will hear about the history of the town and about Miss Mary herself. Enjoy…

We went for a team lunch and it was excellent! 10/10 food plus the building is beautiful. We had the pleasure of listening to Mike tell his stories of working at Jack Daniel's over the years along with some tidbits of history you don't learn on the tour. Highly recommend you go at least once!

Everything was good. Food experience and family style. They have a set menu and only take reservations, so please check ahead before you go. They made as much food as you needed and had dessert. Staff were kind, and the place had a cute charm to it.

A wonderful experience. Jim Ward was a fantastic host. We loved our entire experience. The apple dish was fantastic 😊

Quaint family style dining with a bonus of history. Each seating, at a large round table seating 12 guests, includes a host to share history of the Miss Mary and her restaurant. Old southern comfort food recipes are served - no light fare. Definitely recommend.

Such a cute place with wonderful food. There was enough on the table that even if I didn't enjoy something, I could get another item.
The food would be replaced so it was eat until you are full. Having the host share details about the history of the restaurant and surrounding town was town!

I visited this place after Jack Daniel's tour by myself.
Such a nice place to experience traditional southern hospitality, Host and other guests also welcomed me so it wasn't awkward at all though it was solo visit.
Food was also great, and it was also very interesting that the host told the history of the place and Jack Daniel's to the guests.

The fried chicken was wonderful!! The meatloaf was pretty tasty also, it's served at family style tables with plenty of delicious country favorites for everyone, and the fudge pie was soooo good!! You will definitely enjoy it!

A fun place to eat. Our Hostess was a School Teacher. She told us the History of the Boarding House. Met a fun couple from Poland and a nice Family from Lynchburg. The food was so delicious. Well worth the price. I hope we can go back one day

What a delicious southern cooked family style restaurant. Rich history and flavor. You have to get reservations in advance as this restaurant is a popular staple in the area. Learning about Ms. Mary Bobo and the surrounding history is really interesting. As a Motlow Community College alumni, learning about the Motlow name and the direct ties to Jack Daniels was neat. They actually have Motlow students working in the restaurant to help them pay for books and fees. Please note that when you reserve and pay for dinner there is no option to tip with your card, so bring cash to tip your waitress. We felt terrible that we didn't have cash. Come with an appetite because the food is soooo delicious 😋 that you can't stop eating and you will pay for it later lol 😉.

Had early lunch (11 am) on a Friday in November. We were seated with 8 others at a round table with a giant lazy Susan. You don’t get any choices, you get all of it . The food is all you can eat family style meaning you get refills as the food is eaten. Water, tea or coffee to drink. No other choices for beverage. Someone from the restaurant sits with you and hosts the meal. It isn’t awkward at all even being seated with strangers, the host made it a fun experience. They tell about the home and Mary Boba. Would come again, even if the menu is the same. Left so very satisfied, couldn’t even eat my dessert.

We had a wonderful time! Because it was the week of Thanksgiving we had a pre-thanksgiving themed meal with chicken, dressing, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato casserole, green beans, ham, cranberry sauce, fried okra, and chess pie. The meal was made especially memorable by our hostess Mrs. Dot! She had wonderful stories and really highlighted the history of the place. We had great company at our table and wonderful conversation. We hope to be back.

My first time there and the staff were wonderful! Everyone sat around a table with a lazy Susan full of food that was turned slowly for people to grab the food they wanted. Can eat seconds and thirds! We all introduced ourselves to each other while eating. Then we listened to the history of the place. Has a small store to shop for nice gifts.