Smith House

"The green beans are soft and well-seasoned in true Southern style."
Cliff Strutz






"The brittle-crusted fried chicken is a house specialty."
Cliff Strutz



"The soft yeast rolls proved to be one of the most popular items on the table."
Cliff Strutz



"The roast beef, sitting in a delicious gravy, is incredibly tender."
Cliff Strutz



"My personal favorite of the entrees is the flavorful baked ham."
Cliff Strutz



"Crunchy outside with a creamy soft interior and perfectly salted, this is delicious fried okra."
Cliff Strutz



"Big, soft sweet potatoes add color to the table."
Cliff Strutz



"Collard greens are a vegetable I wish we could get back north of the Mason-Dixon line. They are especially good here at The Smith House."
Cliff Strutz



"Only one dessert is available on any given day at Smith House. On this visit it was a simple piece of strawberry shortcake."
Cliff Strutz



"No Southern boardinghouse meal would be complete without a bowl of black-eyed peas."
Cliff Strutz



"The vinegary coleslaw, here known as cabbage salad, was well received at our table, but was too tart for my taste."
Cliff Strutz



"Long after dinner is over, new friends stay and chat."
Cliff Strutz



"A mansion in the country, serving king-size meals"
Michael Stern