Garry's Slingblade Drive In

It’s the first time I’ve ever been there. The atmosphere is really laid back! The food is worth the drive from where your at right now.
I ordered the giant bbq with fries and sweet tea.
It’s the best I’ve had in years. I sat at the bar when you first walk in. The red stools go back to the 60’s. To your right there are four booths that were full of happy hungry town folks. The employees are very friendly and laid back as well. You can even purchase the Slingblade VHS tapes that are displayed with other eye catching things you haven’t seen in years.

First I’d like to say, the older lady that was working was very nice and helpful.

The place is definitely a local landmark, it’s been there forever and was of course in the sling blade movie. So I get the significance of it and I hate to rag on it but I am just honest when it comes to food 🤷🏻.

It wasn’t great. Maybe in its glory years, but to me it just seems to be satisfied being mediocre. I get people love it, but I’m not from the area and I just judge on what I am given.

Starting with negatives…the burger and fries were just not great. The burger was expensive for what it is and rather small for a “large”.

The burger itself tasted ok, if you’ve had a burger at any run of the mill diner, it tasted the same to me. The patty seems like it was premade.

The fries were just fried frozen crinkle fries, once again just ok and generic.

Onion rings fared no better unfortunately, the oil needed to be changed. It was obviously old oil and the onion rings once again were frozen. Just ok, would be way better with fresh oil.

My main pro was that the fried pie was pretty good and was the best part of the meal.

All in all, service was friendly, it’s a unique location. Food was lacking. I’m glad I went but I probably won’t come back.

It was so good and service was fast going back soon and shop for goodies they have chow chow, and apple butter among other items! My son had this sandwich and seasoned fries he definitely approved and this Bourbon Pecan Pie Omg I loved it. I would love to have a whole pie for the holidays but not sure if they sale them but going to find out

Our first time to this diner wasn’t a decision we regretted. The atmosphere takes you back in time with 50s diner music and decor! Bonus: the food will not disappoint. Grab a shake while you’re there—the chocolate covered cherry shake is absolutely wonderful!