the whiskey jar

so i have had many pleasant experiences before at the whiskey jar. however this last time means we might not go back! there were four of us for dinner. the waitress was a little surly but that normally doesn't bother me as long as its prompt and the food is good. it started with me ordering a drink that they just don't do anymore but had all of the ingredients for (whiskey, lemon juice, and honey, not like i was asking for something complicated) and her refusing to let me order it. we then ordered appetizers which came out slow. the cauliflower was good but our raw oysters had set out and were not on ice. so we were slightly concerned about that. my friends order the shrimp and grits which i have had before and were great but this time they were like paste and had no flavoring! i ordered the friedchickenwhich was so dry i had to add the gravy later. the greens were delicious though! the best part about the meal is that the waitress rang in the wrong beer so my husband got a free beer and they are heavy handed in the mixed drinks. it will take a lot for me to go back!

our best meal in cville was at the whiskey jar. they do southern food better than anywhere else we ate in the area. lots of places seem to serve a classic bbq menu but this food is special. even the kidschickensoup was outstanding. family friendly.

we'll be back!. my husband and i tried the whiskey jar for the first time, after reading glowing reviews. i had the broiled trout and he had the fried chicken. we split a broccoli salad for an appetizer. everything was excellent. the hominy hoppin john that came with my trout was good, the trout was seasoned perfectly with herbs, sliced lemon, and onions. my husband's friedchickenand collards were the best we've ever had...and we've spent a lot of time in new orleans. he liked his "stuck pig" drink with whiskey and vermouth. i'm already dreaming of our next visit and this time, i'm getting the friedchickenwith collards.

pot pie heaven. i've only been once, and it was last fall, but i came across a picture i took of thechickenpot pie and had to mention it here. i think the picture mostly speaks for itself!

i've had more than a few pot pies in my day, and this was the best i've ever had. seriously. i'm pretty sure i'd travel to charlottesville again, just to have another. well, that and maybe barboursville vineyards. because, you know, they let you taste more than a dozen wines.

the best part: it's not always chicken!

great southern charm!. i can check this off my wish list, this place is exactly what you think it should be based on the name, a good old southern place with live music to add to the experience. if you have company and they are looking for some good old southern cooking and quaint charm this is the place! we had the whole local trout with hominy hoppin’ john
and the friedchickenwith collards for dinner both good and the sausage/rabbit appetizer that came in a creamed onion sauce which was excellent.

best friedchickenever. and the collard with ginger are fantastic too. great service. rather noisy since it was deservedly packed, but who talks when there is such good food?

ate here for lunch. amazingchickensandwich! excellent value. can't wait to go again.

great addition to the downtown mall. my wife an i went for dinner just a couple of nights ago. the staff was very accommodating, especially considering that we moved from an inside table to the patio to the bar within 5 minutes, we really wanted to seat outside, but was a little too cool for the lady.
the bartender was very nice and friendly, good suggestion on a va whiskey flight. they also have a nice selection of draft beers and a generous wine list for a restaurant, it is not a wine bar.
the food was really good, and surprisingly "healthy" for southern food, they are able to achieve good flavors without overkilling of use of grease and fat.
we had the alligator jambalaya, it was not on the menu but was a nightly special, it was a very nice find, since last time i had alligator was around mobile alabama area.
than we had a spinach salad with ham, goat meet and duck eggs. the spinach and the goat are from the owner farm (we were told), it was really delicious. we were pretty full, but we had to try the friedchickenand i am glad i did, just great.
we will definitely go back, the food was great and the staff friendly and attentive a rare find on the downtown mall.

best friedchickenand collards, blackened catfish, and try the hoppin john.