Michie Tavern ca. 1784

Fast food from 1776. By which I mean the food is colonial style (and delicious) and also insanely quickly attained. Two kids eating within 5 minutes is a beautiful thing. Two kids who also ate everything we gave them is so wonderful that it makes me believe in the dream of America again. Thank you Thomas Jefferson.

This place bills itself as a historic tavern. Everything about it for better or worse is touristy. The tavern sits up on a steep hill and is not very stroller or handicapped friendly. We took our 9 month old there and had to take a winding ramp around to an old fire exit. We then had to wait for someone inside to come around and unlock the door.

The buffet was small but most of the items were good. The fried chicken was crisp, the biscuits were delicious, and the stewed tomatoes were excellent. The green beans were canned and flavorless and the pork was pretty mushy.

I doubt any locals come here but if you are in town and just toured monticello it may be worth it. Skip it if you have small kids or wheelchairs in your party.

The experience at Michie tavern was amazing. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing experience and they serve some of the best fried chicken and black eyed peas I have ever had in my life. The peach cobbler and ice cream was a very yummy and to our meal. I definitely recommend you to have a meal here if your in the area and they also have some nice shops to browse after your meal.

Was looking for a unique place to bring my brother for his birthday, this was the place. Buffet was great and they get you seconds. We had peach cobler for dessert. They give a veteran discount. Then we walked around and looked at all the unique shops.

Went with friends to the Michie Tavern. Delicious food, outstanding service, very friendly staff. Air conditioning throughout the several dinning rooms. Dinning rooms were very clean as well as the restrooms.
Plenty to do, several gift stores and walking paths.
Well worth the drive!