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Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House

295 Main Street, Lynchburg, TN 37352
931 759 7394
Ranked #1 of 5 restaurants in Lynchburg
4.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Good for: Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Good for: Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Lahaina, HI
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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If you want to taste real Southern cooking served in a charming setting with local folks that truly are proud of this gem of a restaurant then Mary Bobo's is your place. My 84 year old very particular Mother In Law who was raised on fine southern cuisine agrees that this is just the best. Make your reservations early as... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We were pleasantly surprised to learn we would have a hostess during our meal. Such a special experience and Ann was full of rich history. Request to sit at her table! More

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pelham, tn
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Its just country cooking. It is good but nothing over the top. The house is nice and its history is worth listening to. More

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luvmythree
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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While visiting family in Tennessee, we decided to take our three kiddos to lunch at Miss Mary's and then tour the historic town of Lynchburg, Tennessee. My kids are ages 6, 6, and 8, and they all loved their lunch and our wonderful hostess---a local person who sits at your table and eats and visits with everyone. A bit of... More

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Columbia, TN
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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We ate at Miss Mary Bobo's after a visit to the Jack Daniel's Distillery. Miss Mary Bobo's used to be a boarding house, but now it is a restaurant that serves food only at 11am and 1pm. It is within walking distance of the Jack Daniel's Distillery and the walk takes you through Lynchburg's town square. It is in a... More

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Tucson
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
3
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This was stop #4 on my gastronomic tour of original Nashville and surrounding area restaurants with my beloved friend Sherry. I really loved the drive to Lynchburg and thought the rolling hills with amazing homes and Tennessee Walking Horse ranches was incredible and unique beauty. Miss Bobo's is such a lovely old boarding house with beautiful grounds. The music box... More

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Fayetteville, TN
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

It is one of the most unusual places you will ever visit! The attmosphere is so 1700's and beautiful. The food is REALLY 'out of this world' good! The conversation is kept going...no lull...and always interesting. The hostess' (there is one at every table) all tell about the history of the house, town and Jack Daniels. This is a place... More

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Eastchester, NY
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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Our trip to the Jack Daniel's Distillery was enhanced by this visit. It is a charming boarding house with delicious food and delightful hostess who sit with each table. Our hostess, Joanne, was full of historical tidbits and some local lore. The food is very good, if not as good as Monell's in Nashville, and plentiful. I recommend taking the... More

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Manchester
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
1
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I have always enjoyed eating here -- but after the last renovation, the prices have been raised to the point that I can't enjoy it as often as before. However, everyone should enjoy this place at least once. More

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Chattanooga, TN
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

You may be disappointed if you just walk up to the restaurant without making reservations in advance. A very good place to eat and can handle large groups if necessary. More

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