The Briar Patch Restaurant
883 S Main St, Amherst
(434) 946-2249
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Fried Catfish with Garlic Mashed Potatoes Hush Puppies and Coleslaw
Fried Catfish Shrimp Baked Potato and Hush Puppies
Oldehoned Briar Patch Bacon Cheese Burger
Reuben Sandwich Platter
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Black and Bleu Salad
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pan Seared Chicken
Stuffed Mushrooms
French Onion Soup
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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...
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...
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...
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.
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