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Welcome to Libby’s Southern Comfort – Northern Kentucky’s newest spot for southern cuisine and refreshing cocktails! Libby’s is located in the heart of the Duveneck Square area of Covington, KY, at 35 W. Eighth St. We are a casual bar/eatery located in the historic former home of Dixie Wholesale Grocery. Its newly restored atmosphere gives it a cool, modern-industrial vibe but with the comforts of home.
Southern classics like mac & cheese, fried green tomatoes & po’ boys in a snug former grocery store.
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Drew Hinners
What a treat! My friend and I ventured down from Ohio and boy are we glad we did. Libby’s was a true 5/5 experience. Our waitress was extremely friendly and recommended the fried chicken skins which turned out to be one of the best things we had each ever eaten. I also got the Oyster Po-boy which was perfection on bread. We will absolutely be back. I adored the interior and decorations which made the small restaurant seem much larger than it really is.
Everything here was the best it could have been. Fresh, perfectly fried oysters, delicious arugula, fresh tomatoes etc. I don’t think I could say something negative if I tried. Prices were in-line with other restaurants but the food quality was well above average so I can’t knock it there either.
If you’re eating out in 2026 or beyond, make it a quality restaurant like this one and skip the fast food.
… moreEverything here was the best it could have been. Fresh, perfectly fried oysters, delicious arugula, fresh tomatoes etc. I don’t think I could say something negative if I tried. Prices were in-line with other restaurants but the food quality was well above average so I can’t knock it there either.
If you’re eating out in 2026 or beyond, make it a quality restaurant like this one and skip the fast food.
M Breier
Libby’s was very crowded when we visited, but despite that, it was surprisingly quiet, which made the experience more enjoyable. The inside of the restaurant was quite cold—cold enough that the hostess was wearing her coat. We didn’t sit outside, but we did like the idea that they offer a closed-in outdoor patio with heated lamps, which looked both cozy and pretty. It would have been even nicer if the small lanterns on the window ledges had been working.
For our meals, my husband had the Charlie Brown sandwich and I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo—both were enjoyable. Our server, Kelee, was very sweet and accommodating, which really stood out and added to the experience. We finished with the carrot cake, which had good flavor but was unfortunately a little stale.
Overall, a decent experience with friendly service and some nice touches, even on a very busy night.
… moreFor our meals, my husband had the Charlie Brown sandwich and I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo—both were enjoyable. Our server, Kelee, was very sweet and accommodating, which really stood out and added to the experience. We finished with the carrot cake, which had good flavor but was unfortunately a little stale.
Overall, a decent experience with friendly service and some nice touches, even on a very busy night.
Samantha Rolsen
Booked ahead because thats what was suggested. Sunday reservation at 10:30am. Not busy. Eventually, more people came but it never felt crowded. We ordered bottomless mimosas and the hush puppies as an appetizer. They were amazing.
I ordered the Duveneck Classic, extra bacon and it was delicious. Everything else I saw come out of the kitchen looked equally as appetizing.
We stayed for quite a long time. The waitress had no problem with that and continued to be her attentive self. Thank you. We will be back.
… moreI ordered the Duveneck Classic, extra bacon and it was delicious. Everything else I saw come out of the kitchen looked equally as appetizing.
We stayed for quite a long time. The waitress had no problem with that and continued to be her attentive self. Thank you. We will be back.
Liz Moore
The food was great!! I had green fried tomatoes and a fried bologna sandwich. The collards are a little too spicey for me. Our waiter was great! Remembered our order without even writing it down! And got me green beans and mashed potatoes after the spicey collards. And the Bourbon slushie was out is this world!! Will definitely come back here.
… moreCassandra Booth
Libby’s was fun to visit with friends for dinner, its location is quaint and is a bit small, but there is ample outdoor seating if you don’t mind the heat.
High level, service was great & food was good, but there was nothing memorable enough on the menu to make me desire to return.
The fried green tomato batter was thin which caused it to flake off when I cut into it. Wouldn’t order again.
The avocado sandwich was good. I had to cut the sandwich myself upon arrival. The fries were tasty too.
Service was great, they executed all of our dietary modifications excellently. One callout out- the lack of other tables/customers had the waitress rushing our meal unintentionally.
… moreHigh level, service was great & food was good, but there was nothing memorable enough on the menu to make me desire to return.
The fried green tomato batter was thin which caused it to flake off when I cut into it. Wouldn’t order again.
The avocado sandwich was good. I had to cut the sandwich myself upon arrival. The fries were tasty too.
Service was great, they executed all of our dietary modifications excellently. One callout out- the lack of other tables/customers had the waitress rushing our meal unintentionally.
Jill Toca
Great service. Seated immediately. Waitress was great. Chicken skins…umm. yes! Greens AMAZING! Shrimp roll…DIVINE! would definitely come back!
… moreMathew Caron
Best Dammm Restaurant 200 miles from Cincinnati.. Deviled Eggs, Bologna Sandwich, Fried Green Tomato.. Great Slushie. Make your Way to Libby if you want your taste buds to dance.
… moreRick Kitchen
Visited on a Saturday around dinner time. Busy but not slammed. No wait for a 2 top table.
Server was great! Checked back often but was not pushy or made us feel rushed at all.
Drinks: Cherrwine Bourbon Slush FTW! This is a great cocktail.
Appetizer: Goetta Hush Puppies – The reason we came. Weird texture; I’m sure from the combo. Not off putting, just different from expectations. I was expecting typical, light brown southern hush puppies with a little goetta. They were dark, almost burnt and tasted that way. No goetta flavor, no light batter… Very disappointing. 1/10. The remoulade sauce was great but couldn’t save them.
Food: Hot Honey chicken sandwich was great! Very crispy and juicy…not an easy combo. Hot Honey sauce was perfect..slight heat, sweet and not too much of it to be over powering! Bun was perfectly toasted! 10/10 would order again.
Cole Slaw (on the side). Not sure if it was homemade or food service, but great flavor, not overly dry or moist. Nearly a perfect slaw. Picked onions were STRONG! (I’m not a fan of picked onions in general so….)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Where’s the garlic? Very little flavor of any kind in this scoop of mashed potatoes. Ordinary and plain. Nothing wrong but nothing to write home about. 3/10
Willy Burger. Great flavor, albeit very dry. Smoky undertones. Hate to ruin the flavor with a condiment, but was necessary due to dryness. 6/10 = Would be higher but can you say DRY!
Southern Mac n Cheese. Better than the mashed potatoes. Good flavor, gooey cheese. 8/10
Overall, 4 cocktails ($40 – not bad at all!) , 2 sandwiches and an appetizer ($57)…. Total: $97 pre tip. (don’t forget the 3% credit card fee! I mean, come on! Yes it is clearly on the menu but who honestly goes out with that much cash for a meal these days!?) So $100 and $10 to park in the lot across the street. Wasn’t busy and no close on street or free parking (maybe there is but not familiar enough with the area to know). $130 meal that wasn’t impressive or anything special. YMMV.
… moreServer was great! Checked back often but was not pushy or made us feel rushed at all.
Drinks: Cherrwine Bourbon Slush FTW! This is a great cocktail.
Appetizer: Goetta Hush Puppies – The reason we came. Weird texture; I’m sure from the combo. Not off putting, just different from expectations. I was expecting typical, light brown southern hush puppies with a little goetta. They were dark, almost burnt and tasted that way. No goetta flavor, no light batter… Very disappointing. 1/10. The remoulade sauce was great but couldn’t save them.
Food: Hot Honey chicken sandwich was great! Very crispy and juicy…not an easy combo. Hot Honey sauce was perfect..slight heat, sweet and not too much of it to be over powering! Bun was perfectly toasted! 10/10 would order again.
Cole Slaw (on the side). Not sure if it was homemade or food service, but great flavor, not overly dry or moist. Nearly a perfect slaw. Picked onions were STRONG! (I’m not a fan of picked onions in general so….)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Where’s the garlic? Very little flavor of any kind in this scoop of mashed potatoes. Ordinary and plain. Nothing wrong but nothing to write home about. 3/10
Willy Burger. Great flavor, albeit very dry. Smoky undertones. Hate to ruin the flavor with a condiment, but was necessary due to dryness. 6/10 = Would be higher but can you say DRY!
Southern Mac n Cheese. Better than the mashed potatoes. Good flavor, gooey cheese. 8/10
Overall, 4 cocktails ($40 – not bad at all!) , 2 sandwiches and an appetizer ($57)…. Total: $97 pre tip. (don’t forget the 3% credit card fee! I mean, come on! Yes it is clearly on the menu but who honestly goes out with that much cash for a meal these days!?) So $100 and $10 to park in the lot across the street. Wasn’t busy and no close on street or free parking (maybe there is but not familiar enough with the area to know). $130 meal that wasn’t impressive or anything special. YMMV.
Jen McKinney
Stopped in at Libby’s at 2:45 today (Saturday) for a late lunch. The restaurant was empty other than one table of four. We made it halfway across the restaurant and were asked to wait a moment while the bartender/hostess cleaned a table. She didn’t bother to wipe down the booth seat which was covered in sesame seeds and other debris. Once seated, our server quickly came by to get our drink order.
The entire visit, the bartender/hostess and two servers were either on their phones, sitting with the other occupied table and talking loudly, or visibly eating food in the kitchen. Our server was the only floor staff who kept herself busy refilling straws, cleaning, refilling sugars, etc.
I ordered the shrimp roll and Southern Mac and cheese with a sweet tea. Hubby ordered the two piece chicken with Mac and cheese, fries, and sweet tea. The shrimp roll description gave the impression of big flavors. The only real flavor came from the Grippos bbq chips. There was an excellent quantity of shrimp, but even with the old bay/mayo seasoning it was bland. I was excited for the Southern Mac and cheese – but was disappointed in the flavor as well. No cheesy flavor, no southern kick at the end, not even a bread crumb. It was almost like plain Mac noodles with cheddar melted on top. Hubby’s fried chicken was better. Good crunch on the chicken skin, nice brine albeit a little salty. The meat was super juicy. His Mac and cheese was also mediocre. The fries were tasty, but not house made. The biscuit was “fine”. The sweet tea was perfect. I’ve never in my life had bland Southern food until today. My husband’s granny from Alabama would not approve.
… moreThe entire visit, the bartender/hostess and two servers were either on their phones, sitting with the other occupied table and talking loudly, or visibly eating food in the kitchen. Our server was the only floor staff who kept herself busy refilling straws, cleaning, refilling sugars, etc.
I ordered the shrimp roll and Southern Mac and cheese with a sweet tea. Hubby ordered the two piece chicken with Mac and cheese, fries, and sweet tea. The shrimp roll description gave the impression of big flavors. The only real flavor came from the Grippos bbq chips. There was an excellent quantity of shrimp, but even with the old bay/mayo seasoning it was bland. I was excited for the Southern Mac and cheese – but was disappointed in the flavor as well. No cheesy flavor, no southern kick at the end, not even a bread crumb. It was almost like plain Mac noodles with cheddar melted on top. Hubby’s fried chicken was better. Good crunch on the chicken skin, nice brine albeit a little salty. The meat was super juicy. His Mac and cheese was also mediocre. The fries were tasty, but not house made. The biscuit was “fine”. The sweet tea was perfect. I’ve never in my life had bland Southern food until today. My husband’s granny from Alabama would not approve.
Randy Karnes
I took five business associates to Libby’s Southern Comfort for dinner this evening. As always, the service was very good — friendly, attentive staff and a comfortable atmosphere. It was a nice night overall, and the team did a solid job taking care of us.
The food, however, didn’t quite meet the standard I’ve come to expect from Libby’s. The word almost everyone at the table used was “salty.” No major complaints beyond that, but it was noticeable across multiple dishes.
Since it was Ash Wednesday, I ordered the fish and chips special. Given that it’s the start of Lent, prime fish fry season here in the Midwest, I was expecting it to shine. Unfortunately, the portion of fish was quite small (slightly larger than a fast-food filet), and it was a bit dry and rubbery. The shoestring fries also seemed like they had been sitting for a while. Overall, the dish felt more like an afterthought than a seasonal feature.
No one had a terrible meal, but it wasn’t memorable in a good way either. That’s disappointing, especially since I chose Libby’s to host business associates. When it’s on its game, this is a place I feel confident bringing colleagues and clients. I just wish tonight had reflected the level I know they’re capable of.
I’ll be back, but I’m hoping for a return to form next time.
… moreThe food, however, didn’t quite meet the standard I’ve come to expect from Libby’s. The word almost everyone at the table used was “salty.” No major complaints beyond that, but it was noticeable across multiple dishes.
Since it was Ash Wednesday, I ordered the fish and chips special. Given that it’s the start of Lent, prime fish fry season here in the Midwest, I was expecting it to shine. Unfortunately, the portion of fish was quite small (slightly larger than a fast-food filet), and it was a bit dry and rubbery. The shoestring fries also seemed like they had been sitting for a while. Overall, the dish felt more like an afterthought than a seasonal feature.
No one had a terrible meal, but it wasn’t memorable in a good way either. That’s disappointing, especially since I chose Libby’s to host business associates. When it’s on its game, this is a place I feel confident bringing colleagues and clients. I just wish tonight had reflected the level I know they’re capable of.
I’ll be back, but I’m hoping for a return to form next time.