Back Home Restaurant

I stumbled across this gem when I was looking for a restaurant in the heart of E-town. I wanted something local with a 'home cooked' style. Let me tell you, this place was fantastic! The fried green tomatoes were some of the best I've tried to date. There was a crispy crunchy crust with a delicate soft center. Perfect combination to go with the spectacular sauce they serve alongside the tomatoes. I'd dine there again for those alone. The real star of the show was the Hot brown! Let me tell you about that! I've tried the original and some of the most popular places for hot browns and none can beat Back Home restaurant. I'm not kidding. The mornay sauce was perfection. Some places make it too salty or too bland. This one was perfect 👌. The crispy bacon, the toast wasn't soggy, the carved turkey was tender and moist. No turkey lunch meat here. If you're looking for a new place to try in a beautiful small town, Come here. It was my first time and it won't be the last. I can still still taste those amazing tomatoes and the delicious hot brown! My son loved his meal too. The meatloaf and carrots were to die for.

Saw a few social media reviews and decided to give back home another try. It has been at least 6 years since we had eaten here and we found the experience very average....hence the 6 year hiatus. Well let's just say we were underwhelmed with everything. We were seated in a crowded area (even after requesting a different table and were told this was the only available table and there were 15 open tables we walked past) our food was ok. I had the hot brown and added side of pinto beans 🫘. The hot brown was above average the beans were good too. Solid B. My wife has the meatloaf, hashbrown 🥔 🧀 casserole, broccoli 🥦 🧀 casserole and a bowl of green beans 🫛. All of her sides were cold. The flavor was lacking seasoning. We finished the meal with the peach cobbler and ice cream which was solid another B. Overall I would give the food a big fat C. Mid to mediocre at best.

***8 month Follow-Up - 7/4/2025*** This place is still amazing and still serving up great meals at a good price. I loved this place. One of the top spots for good southern home cooking. I will definitely check this place out again the next time I am in town. Amazing food and great atmosphere with the best mash potatoes I think I’ve ever had.