The Briar Patch Restaurant
883 S Main St, Amherst
(434) 946-2249
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Passing through Virginia and googling for a place to eat on a Saturday afternoon.
The building is very unassuming, like a regular residential house without a sign on it. When you stepped in it did feel like a very welcoming home.
Our server was extremely friendly and took great care of us. He could tell it’s our first time so he made sure to explain the nuance of their menu, like how their Caesar dressing is unconventional or how certain side dishes are made.
I had the skirt steak and hubby had the ribeye and they are both delicious! Both steak are marked “MP” and we didn’t ask how much beforehand, when we got the bill it’s really a good deal for the amount of food we got!
The pasta alfredo side dish is really good! You know it’s the same quality as the pasta entree. The creamed spinach is unconventional with a little breadcrumb and other seasoning, you know they put thought into each side dishes even tho the name may sound like anyone else.
Don’t think we will pass by this area again so we are very glad to find this gem while we had the chance!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service and food was very good.
Family favorite
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, good service, and generous portions for a fair price
Reliable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The rolls should come first but were served last and burnt. I asked for extra napkins. The server brought one. I asked for extra napkins again and again was brought one. My husband ordered steak rare. It came well done and was fat and grisstle with little meat. My filet mignon was ordered medium and it was served rare. He couldnt eat his steak so he ate my filet mignon. My potato was very well done, burnt, and I couldnt eat it. So he gave me his. My husband was afraid to say anything because when he didnt finish his salad she asked what was wrong with it and he said he didn't like the dark green lettace. After the look she gave he said he was afraid they would spit on our food if we sent it back to fix it as we ordered. This place was recommended by our local relatives, but we were not impressed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Delicious food, friendly staff. We watched Ultimate Frisbee on TV, and we could hear each other well despite how many families were there.
Update: I've been back several times since my initial review, including going alone on 8/31/25. Service and food have always been good, even when they've been busy. The time I went alone, I was treated just as well as if I'd been a table of regulars known to tip well, though I don't go here often enough to be a regular myself. They just have friendly, polite, helpful staff with skilled line cooks. I highly recommend this place, especially for eating out with friends or family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was wonderful !!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Awesome Place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have stopped in several times on our drives to North Carolina. Always greeted by friendly staff, great service and good food. If we lived closer we would be dining here often.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
They cater to local groups and families. Good food. Excellence wait staff. Can be busy, There is a bar on one side, tables and booths both sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We found this while just passing through, and immediately decided that it would be a tradition for us to visit any time we are down in Lynchburg. The food was amazing, I can’t sing its praises enough, it was simply delicious! Our waitress was so kind and personable, and the vibe felt like you were sitting down for a meal at home. I can’t wait to go back, the locals are sure lucky to have this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped in a small town that we've never been to and stumbled across this really quaint restaurant that the locals obviously love. Food was excellent, prices were reasonable, and service staff were also very helpful and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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