Train station turned restaurant this historic landmark was rebuilt after a fire that nearly destroyed it years earlier. The launching point for the Bedford Boys makes it a must stop for anyone visiting the area.
Ambiance: The restaurant is perfectly decorated with memorabilia from the past with a puedo ticket office, now the hostess station, greeting you as you walk in the door. The bench seats mimicking the one passengers sat upon while waiting their train and the long horizontal structure of the building bring it all together.
Staff and Service: Couldn't have asked for a more friendly and helpful group of individuals. From the multiple young hostesses to our server to the manager everyone was kind and quick with service
Dinner and Drinks: The bartender made my usual dirty martini perfectly. The bar itself was stocked with a fairly good supply of liquors but don't look for the "rare high end" brands of whiskey, vodka, etc. I started with the fired green tomatoes and they were perfect. I am a fan of this dish so I can a little critical but nothing wrong here. For my meal it was the Rock Island Ribeye, which was their prime rib thrown on the grill. I've had this before but the chef clearly understood the exact amount of time needed on the grill to make it right. The meal came with Sweet Potato Casserole, Creamed spinach and 3 types of bread in a single basket with a cinnamon butter. I finished the dish off with fresh coffee and the Three Berry Strudel. Everything was fantastic.
Cleanliness: clean and comfortably large bathrooms that are still based on the design of a transportation hub but modernized well.
Overall: 5 Stars. I love this place and look forward for the opportunity on getting back there one day. If you happen to dine here be sure to take the time to look at all the pictures, wall painting, clothing trunk and replica of the original station before your meal while waiting your desert. You'll be glad you did.
We stopped in for dinner while in the Smith Mountain Lake area for a wedding. Â I searched Yelp when someone recommended we head to Bedford for dinner but wasn't specific about where to dine.
We pulled into a very busy parking lot and put our names down for the estimated 40 minute wait. Â The place was a beehive of activity and it is where all the locals come for good food. Â Our wait seemed short as we struck up a conversation with a local couple. Â The friendliness of the people in this part of the country is really, really nice and such a change from the NY metro area. Â
The food was delicious. Â We started with the fried green tomatoes that came with a tasty dill flavored dip. Â We also had the pepper jack cheese sticks, which my husband loved. Â (thanks for the tip Dawn R!)
I had the ribs and he had the chop steak- both so good and I was licking my fingers!
We couldn't muster the strength for the cheesecake- just too full!
Our waitress was a peach and allowed us to enjoy the food and order in a staggered way. Â I love that southern speed!
Stopped in for lunch on my way up the Blue Ridge Parkway when I had a snow detour up in the mountains Friday.
Walked in and the owner personally made sure I was seated immediately.
My server gave me plenty of time to look at the menu. Ordered a crab cake sandwich with mash potatoes and broccoli . Â Delicious and fast service.
The owner Harry came around to check n all the tables and we had a nice chat as I finished my lunch. Â Told him when my wife and I are down this way I will stop in again. This establishment is a gem in a beautifully refurbished train station.
This place is great! I've been here a couple of times, and the service is friendly and efficient, and the food is delicious.
I'm only giving 4 stars, because I've really only had one thing here -- I ordered it both times I went, because I loved it so much: a turkey reuben, with the coleslaw swapped for sauerkraut. It is so melty and scrumptious. But I think next time, I'll order something different, just so I can update my review and (hopefully) give the full 5 stars.
Amazing lunch served with warm homemade rolls (three grains in one big roll) & cherry butter with bottomless sweet tea. Â Orange poppy seed dressing for salad (real bacon bits and sliced hard boiled egg) and tomato, bacon, cheddar quiche for me. Â Soup & 12 sandwich for him..broiled chicken breast with bacon and cheese on focaccia bread and barley florentine soup. Â The owner came to check on us and talked us into a slice of Butterfingers cheesecake. Â Super delicious!
Review Source:This is a solid restaurant.
To start with the negatives. On occasion you may get a bad member of the wait-staff or an overcooked entree, or a slice of blueberry cheesecake that is a bit frozen.
For this reason, the Station lacks consistency and can not in my opinion be rated as a 5 star establishment.
This being noted, the food is great and reasonably priced. I highly recommend the cheese sticks and the fried green tomatoes. From my personal history here and with my table guests in our opinion the higher end cuts of steak may leave something to be desired. Overall though you can tell that some care was put into the menu and the food is never 'bad.' It's fantastic at it's best and mediocre at it's worst.
In contrast to the other options int he town like Ruby Tuesdays / Applebees where the food is mediocre at its best the Stations stands out as a respectable Bedford destination.
I'm here on business for the week & due to a limited selection of real restaurants in Bedford & the awesome menu here, I decided to eat lunch here every day & try something new each time. :)
For starters, the sweet tea is awesome! For my first lunch I chose an appetizer, the Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks with ----- dipping sauce. Yum! It's like a mozzarella stick, but they use pepper jack cheese instead. It's not very breaded at all, but a very generous amount of cheese in each stick. It comes with 6, but I could only eat 5 before I was stuffed.
My second lunch was their Chicken Salad Sandwich - homemade chicken salad on a toasted croissant. I opted for onion rings instead of chips (you can swap any side free except salad, which cost a little extra). Â It comes with a honey mustard/thousand island combo which is really yummy with the onion rings. My food came out so fast, I swear I wasn't there longer than 10 minutes. Piping hot & fresh, it was delicious!
My third lunch was their half sandwich with soup. Creamy Tomato soup was the soup of the day, & the sandwich was chicken on foccaitta bread. It was all very good, & I'm usually not a tomato soup person - but it was good. I also tried a slice of their Butterfinger cheesecake. YUM!
The service was great. The atmosphere was great. Very quaint restaurant - good for groups or singles. I'll absolutely go back anytime I'm in the Bedford area!
Probably the best spot in Bedford....
It is a cute little set up next to the train track....warm and charming ambiance with the full train station theme. Â The food was good - I had the veggie burger and a side salad. Â My friends had the grilled chicken salad - which was a plump fresh chicken breast - not frozen or strips that you'll find at an Applebee's type of place. Â All in all - quite good. Â I'd go back if in Bedford again....
I concur with everyone else that this place can 'toot it's own horn'! This charmingly renovated train station is the perfect whistle stop for lunch or dinner. Enjoy large portions at reasonable prices, such as their fried green tomatoes appetizer, fried catfish entree or their famous 'Henry's cheesecake' for dessert!
Review Source:Best place in Bedford but that's not saying much. When your only  competition is applebees and ruby tuesdays its easy to get by with decent food. Most of the staff are very good though and i've been going here off and on for probably 10 years. Its about a 50/50 chance if the food will be good. If you can afford gas then drive to Roanoke or Lynchburg.
Review Source:I love, love, love this place! The crab bisque and chicken half sandwich (on sundried tomato bread) was fabulous. Tried fried green tomatoes for the first time and it was wonderful with their very own taziki sauce. (I think that's how you spell that)
The wait staff was superb. No errors on the orders, even though we were a large party and the general manager was working the room. He visited every table in the restaurant and checked in with the guest. I was definitely charmed by this restaurant in Bedford, VA! If you are ever around to visit the D-Day Memorial, make it a point to stop by this lovely restaurant.
I seldom describe places as adorable but Olde Liberty Station is ADORABLE!!! Good food and friendly service. That plus you're dining in a really charming place. (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/_NCzO5cx7PutlNhhg7AnNQ?select=UKMIy5M0Z0KO-k2UTUD6Kg">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>)
Came here for lunch with my family and I must admit I was really excited to come here. My folks have mentioned Olde Liberty Station on several occasions but I never quite made it here. We had intended to have dinner here during my previous visit but that was after the fire so we were looking forward to seeing the remodel - and all I can say is that they've done an amazing job. The old charm of the place has been kept but with modern yet rustic looking fixtures that freshen up the place. It's really quaint.
We split some appetizers to begin. (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/_NCzO5cx7PutlNhhg7AnNQ?select=6bGBw89QLEP4RQQhd-aUIg">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>) The crab dip was rich and creamy - we devoured that pretty quickly with the accompanying crispy flat-bread. The wing dings were nicely fried. Unlike most places, the wings aren't drowning in sauce because it's served on the side here. I had the Country Corner plate with fried chicken (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/_NCzO5cx7PutlNhhg7AnNQ?select=f0MIvViCbcJFE665pKa8_w">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>) as my entree and it's definitely comfort food with the sides of mashed potatoes and green beans. I was hoping for bone-in fried chicken but this was more like chicken-fried chicken. It was still mighty tasty though with the delicious gravy generously doused over the perfectly fried chicken.
We had the best server who personified Southern hospitality. She was friendly yet attentive and always made sure my glass of sweet tea never went empty. When you add it all up, there is just much to love about Olde Liberty Station. It is simply a charming and adorable place to dine at y'all.
I am proud to say that there is a small town Virginia restaurant that is consistent and tasty enough to stand with a big city outpost. Â Olde Liberty Station isn't earth-shaking menu-wise, but it is exceptionally well-priced and professional, while still maintaining a small-town feel.
Review Source:Simply, a lovely place to dine with terrific food, modest prices, and the  wonderful atmosphere of a beautifully restored old train station. This is my 3rd time eating here and each time the food was perfect - making great use of fresh local produce. If you're in the area, its the place to go.
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