The Briar Patch Restaurant

We were visiting from NJ and a friend invited us to brunch there, eagerly excited to try. Jess our server was phenomenal!! The restaurant offered a variety of options. However, the restaurant does not accommodate individuals who do not eat pork, which is completely unacceptable. Spoke to the manager and he stated the bacon couldn’t be put on a separate plate or removed completely , it was considered modifying. Modifications can not be done on the weekends, this was a Sunday. Consider changing your policy to a more feasible and logical way of doing business please, it’s really irrational. It’s in a very nice location too.

We love trying local restaurants and diners so we tried this one and loved it. Although we weren't very hungry we wanted something light, so we had the soup of the day (potato soup), onion soup and a Rueben sandwich with potato salad to share, and everything was delicious. The restaurant was cute decorated and the waitress was very friendly too.

My wife and I hadn't been to Briar Patch and Saturday was our day!! She loved her Pasta Primavera. She had bread pudding for dessert and she said it's the best she's had. I ordered the Pan seared chicken livers (hey, someone has to love them!!). I ordered the most delicious Greek salad and had their macaroni and cheese. Since my wife had to have dessert , I followed by having the famous Briar Patch Derby Pie (with ice cream of course!!) We had such a great time and our server Sarah was OUTSTANDING!! We'll be back very soon

The Briar Patch Restaurant was excellent!! The food was delicious and so very tasty. This was my first time going there, and boy was I in for a treat! I ordered the cheesy chicken (w/ Swiss cheese and diced tomatoes on top), and it was absolutely scrumptious! I also ordered a garden salad (very fresh) and sweet potato fries (As I told my husband, I felt as if I were eating dessert on the side). Both were exquisite! It was a real treat to eat such a delicious, satisfying meal on a Friday evening! We will surely be back again. Kudos to the great cooks there!

We asked for recommendations on Facebook for places to eat in the Madison Heights/Amhurst area as we wanted to try something new and different! We live in Lynchburg and wanted to venture out a little bit. By far the majority of the responses said Briar Patch! We decided to head over early Saturday evening to beat the crowds and there were plenty of tables still available at 4:45pm. It had almost filled completely when we left at 5:45pm. We were seated promptly, and a lovely server named Sarah greeted us and told us about the menu and popular items. The menu is huge, something for everyone. My husband decided on Pan Seared Chicken Livers, Mac and cheese and Greek salad. (See photos) It was all fantastic!!! Huge portions, cooked and seasoned perfectly. He was in heaven! I decided on Pasta Primavera with Parmesan cream sauce. It was delicious, and another huge portion. Thank goodness as I took 1/2 home for dinner tomorrow! Creamy, flavorful with fresh veggies!!! (The photo does not show all the gorgeous vegetables that were tucked under the creamy pasta!) For dessert we had Bread pudding with vanilla sauce and it may be the best I’ve ever had!!! Another large serving, I took 1/2 home for tomorrow! My husband had the Derby Pie with ice cream and he ate and loved every bite. Our server Sarah was so precious, helpful, efficient and met every need before we could ask. Bravo!!! Will request her area when we return. The prices are VERY reasonable, worth every penny. Totally worth the drive from Lynchburg. 5 stars for SURE. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️