The South is famous for its slow-cooked recipes and down-home charm, and Brown’s Family Restaurant has both in spades. Families gather around tables in the casual dining room to share stories and comfort-food staples such as fried chicken, barbecue ribs, and pork chops.

A home-style dinner is only one of the restaurant’s attractions. Shortly after sunrise, warm biscuits pair with hamburger steaks and corned beef in hearty breakfasts. Lunch plates provide a little midday comfort on weekdays with a main meat dish, two sides, and a loving note from the chef.