Fried green tomatoes @ $13.95
My first salad from here, looks good!
Parking lot
Summer specials folks
food, dessert
ramen and noodles, outside
plate of food
2 meat combo 1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs & Tri-tips
Cat lovers unite!
Enjoy lunch specials
I have not ordered yet and my mouth is already watering... I need a drool neck towel... Haha
I love their artwork in the clean general neutral restroom 3/17/22
interior
I love the eclectic decor
menu
Peanuts readily available
restaurant sign
Takeout was packed nicely! 3/17/22
Skrimps and grits
Rustic seating area!
dining area
Dan C.
Nov 9, 2024
This restaurant is a true favorite of mine and never disappoints! Always a warm greeting ftom the cashier even if she's checking people out, Brenda, our waitress, shown below was fantastic, always. Checking on us. I had the Denver Omlet and a beignet. Best omelet ever. Soooo good. Expanded menu too. Lots of options Place has been around for 40 years. Great atmosphere, reminiscent of the true South and New Orleans.
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Steven G.
Jan 1, 2025
This place is a conflict for me. I think much of their food is good, not all. But I really don't dig on the rebel flag ambiance thing. I know it's cultural to some extent. But i personally am offended by it. Only white people in the south embrace the confederacy. I know they don't care that it offends others. But that creates a problem for me.The fried chicken is good. The bbq chicken and ribs are good. The service is fine.But i've been to the National Museum of Peace and Justice (museum of lynching) in Alabama and the African American History museum at the Smithsonian. The fact that my wife is African American solidifies my feelings. I'm not ok with glorifying a political movement that went to war over wanting to continue to enslave people.I just can't eat here because of what it stands for. If that stuff doesn't bother you, you'll like the food.
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Darran J.
Oct 18, 2024
There used to be a Johnny Rebs' here in Orange County, on Chapman in Orange. It was one of the family favorites for breakfast, we used to go literally almost every weekend. Saturday mornings were Johnny Rebs', Sunday was Citrus Cafe. We would also go for lunches and dinners fairly often. The OC location closed pre-pandemic as the owner got a great opportunity to sell the property. Don't blame her at all, she was a terrific person and great businessperson. It just made sense even though it broke our hearts.However, there is still a JRs in Long Beach. So, when I get up that way, I always try to stop by. I just realized that I was way overdue on writing a review for this location. They still have a ton of the things on the menu that they had at the OC location. My favorite for breakfast is the Country fried steak and eggs. The steak is fried perfect, and the gravy is so delicious, everything tastes homemade. I get the Yankee Spuds with it and, of course, you have to have the biscuit. So fluffy.Had my usual above order, food came out hot and fairly quickly. Do you know that visceral reaction that you get when you have a bite of food that reminds you of something or someone? Like your grandmother's Sunday pot-roast dinner, or your mom's casserole, or your aunts fresh baked pie? That is exactly what happens when I bite into this breakfast from Johnny Rebs'. I'm not a mushy guy, but it did make me tear up a bit biting into it. Everything was just as I remembered it tasting. If you are into stick-to-your-ribs Southern comfort food, this is a great place to go and satisfy that craving. And it will probably be the only thing that you eat that day because the portions are large (took half home), and it really does stick with you. I highly encourage you to give it a try if you haven't had the opportunity to go before.So, you might be asking, why the 4-stars and not 5, as my OC location had when I reviewed them? It should really be a 4.5 star. But a couple of minor things stood in the way. They didn't have the peanuts that they used to have to snack on for their charity donation causes. Or if they did, it was not offered or evident as there were no peanut shells on the floor. No honey on the table or offered when I got the biscuit. Even though there were only maybe 8 people in the place (mid-week, 10:30am), it took a couple of minutes to get recognized and seated. My coffee and water ran dry twice, which if you follow my reviews, you know is a sticking point for me. No real acknowledgment of me coming in or leaving. Not a thanks for coming in, hope to see you soon, thanks for dining with us today kind of thing. Minor things, I know, but it matters to me.
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Sharion M.
Mar 1, 2025
I love me some good food and good customer service and I make sure all of my reviews are honest this place has the worst food I've had in my mouth this year the best thing was the fried catfish and it was just basic I got the sampler platter I got wings it wasn't good at all I was expecting it to be sI'm sad the customer service wasn't service at all the server never came to ask if we need anything it just so happen my drink was empty on the edge of the table as he was walking by and he grabbed it and got another one I'm drinking the next one we are talking and he comes back and takes my drink me and my guest looked at each other and she said hey she wasn't finished lol he said oh what was it I will get you another I just said no I'm done thanks and we left
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Mario C.
Feb 28, 2025
What an amazing hidden gem! This place has been around for over 40 years and it has the classic feel of a genuine southern roadhouse. The servers, Jenny, and the CUSTOMER SERVICE, and the food are legit. The prices are very affordable, especially the lunch specials. The atmosphere is exceptional and that's what I love most.
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Theresa Renee W.
Aug 21, 2024
8/21/202411:35 am Samia serverIt would be wonderful to discuss how my husband made an excellent choice in selecting this location. I must commend him for his efforts in finding a new and suitable place.Once we walked in immediately we were greeted by Samia. She kindly showed us to our seats. Drinks were immediately taken after sitting. Drinks- a sprite , diet coke @ lemonade @ $4.25Let's talk appetizer fried green tomatoes with cornmeal topped with bacon took me back to my childhood.. Samia mentioned it's one of there best items also. Fried green tomatoes with bacon and Chipotle sauce @ $13.95Our meal let's say the hubby ordered with his eyes. Our meal consisted of. Classic burger side green beans my entire burger was juicy,well done, fully loaded with onions, tomatoes. My green beans were flavorful with bacon bits. @ $17.50 Southern chicken sandwich with bacon, avocado @ $18.95 the chicken was well coated and crispy the chicken was so juicy and well flavored. Jambalaya bowl dry no juice @ $12.99 After all our food the hubby ordered banana pudding & peach cobbler @ $8.50 We all dived in and enjoyed shared bites if each desert even had plenty to take home. The atmosphere was so relaxing, I seen regular customers come in being greeted by thier names and would you like that same Jambalaya today sir was asked. I'll be coming back ...Thank you Samia for giving us a gift card.
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Eric V.
Sep 15, 2024
It's a wonder Johnny Reb's True South has managed to keep its name unadulterated, what with the current climate and all. Perhaps it's the work the proprietress does with the NAACP that keeps the language goblins away. A mason jar with a slit lid sits on the table, a receptacle for cash donations. Slipping some legal tender unlocks a bowl of roasted peanuts for the customer/philanthropist. By snacking on peanuts before your meal, you can aid in the advancement of Colored People. Perhaps the place has kept its name because of its longevity in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood. There is a worked-in feel to Johnny Reb's. Their server station has a soda fountain unlike any I've seen. It's basically the soda gun you see in bars, but set in a stationary vertical configuration. Hanging in the dining room is all the ephemera you've seen in TGI Fridays, license plates from across the country and so on; except, and I can't explain why, there's a savoir faire to the décor at Reb's. It seems personal, not manufactured. The same sort of décor would would strike you as performative from any one of the chain restaurants. It feels lived-in. Regulars exchange salutations with staff and ownership. Think 'Cheers,' but with brisket instead of beer, fried chicken instead of Fraser Crane, and Key lime pie instead of Kristie Alley. Reb's has become a sine qua non feature in Bixby Knolls. And this has been the case for some time. The food is good on the whole. It is unfortunate that the chicken and waffles comes with breast, rather than thigh meat. While crisp and well seasoned, you still kind of wish the meat would be juicier. I think they add corn meal to the dredge, which, of course, helps bolster the crunch. The waffle is nicely lite and crisp. Blackened catfish is fresh and cooked perfectly each time I've ordered it. You wish the ham was the Virginia style ham - aged, funky and salty - instead, what you get is the typical ham one finds that has been cured via saline and saltpeter injection. An interesting inclusion in their menu are Texas style breakfast tacos, served with brisket. Some may question the integrity of this place, figuring that the inclusion of tacos on their Southern menu is venal and designed to appeal to certain guests who will only eat tacos. But, to the contrary, the Texas breakfast taco is an entrenched feature of Tex-Mex cuisine, which is part of the broader cuisine of Dixie. Don't believe me? Just ask Gustavo Arellano. The dessert menu is made up of the staples. Peach cobbler is nearly a peach crisp, so golden and crackly is the cake part of the cobbler. As for the peaches, they are the canned variety. This is true, even in August - peach season. And while this may not be very Californian, it is very Southern. Beignets have a crisp browned crust, almost baguette-like, which surrounds a pillowy crumb.
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Patrice L.
Jan 26, 2025
Love this down home place! The barbecue is delicious and the fixings, fantastic! This place also has the best breakfast ever! So go try Johnny Rebs'for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you will not be disappointed!!
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Amir P.
Jun 9, 2024
I placed my order to go so I can only base this review on the food and the brief customer service I received. I got the ribs... Mac n cheese corn bread and fresh vegetables. I would say this is the WORST bbq I've ever had in my entire life. Honestly I'm so confused how they're still open with the poor quality of food. The Mac n cheese still had clumps of unmelted cheese in it.. the cornbread was so dry. The vegetables were bad.. they could've used some seasoning or something... the ribs were so hard I was baffled. I personally will never go back.
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Larry S.
Mar 1, 2025
Been a while since eating here so decided to stop in for lunch. I had the Tri tip sandwich with slaw. Wife had the full rack ribs (at half rack price. Chefs/Lunch special. Win! ) Service was good. Food was good. Ambience good also. Looking forward to returning. Thumbs up!
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