Robbins Nest — Restaurant in Selma

5-Star rating is strictly for the food this time.

I had a very unpleasant experience. I arrived approximately 7:20 pm on a Saturday. I noticed the parking area was unusually half full. I attributed that to virus fears. Got seated pretty quickly. Food was absolutely Southern home style good!

However, just before 8 pm the staff announced that we needed to get whatever we needed from the buffet and dessert because they were shutting it down. They tried to be very polite but there is no way to be polite when being rushed while dining. I picked a dessert and by the time I got back to my table I was the only customer. I absolutely felt like I was imposing!

7 pm Daylight Saving Time on a beautiful mild Saturday evening is prime dinner time. Why in the world would someone risk losing customers who want to relax and dine in a family friendly atmosphere. Is closing at 9 that inconvenient? No one wants to feel like they’re keeping everyone from going home!!

I’m reminded of Bill Ellis Barbecue in Wilson. When Bill was still active their buffet stayed online until the customers were finished. And the customers were not asked if they were finished. Exactly the opposite on one occasion—we were asked if there was anything not online that we needed. Sadly that all changed when Bill was no longer managing.

Bottom line is if you come up short on your customers you will come up short of customers. I dread the day Robbins Nest shuts down. I personally don’t know of any better place to enjoy Southern cooking. But I will definitely try out any if someone thinks they know any as...

I can honestly tell you that most southern buffet veggies come from a can ! It’s all in how u season them ! I keep hearing reviews about canned veggies, and I shake my head ! If u season a vegetable correctly , it doesn’t matter where it came from . Restaurant owners are not capable of running a farm and a restaurant, for all the people that think it should come from a garden ! If u want it that fresh , u should stay home and cook ! I can personally speak for myself when I say that one person may love this or that while another person hates it . For example, I love HOT BANANA PUDDING(won’t eat it cold) , I know some people who will only eat it COLD ! The Robbins Nest tries to make all happy , but make no mistake, when people walk in the door unhappy, most of the time they will leave unhappy!!! It has nothing to do with the food , it has to do with their attitude most generally! I’ve seen and read good and bad reviews. Ty for the good reviews, those who didn’t like it I hope will try it again , if not , your loss ! I work there and can honestly say we try to make all happy ! I have found out that this is IMPOSSIBLE( making everyone happy), therefore we will continue to do our best to make sure your visit was a good one !!! Thank to all our regulars , (quite a few) . We r not fancy , but we r true SOUTHERNERS! Therefore , I will always give us a 5 star rating ! We aren’t perfect by any means , but we certainly try hard ! I thank all our friends, families, and coworkers for all they’ve done for this restaurant! You are the reason we r still here...

Some weeks back, we had the pleasure of eating at Robin's Nest. During our trip, I asked an antique store owner for his recommendation of a place to eat in Selma. We wanted to eat somewhere that was local and not mainstream. Robin's Nest was immediately suggested. Directions to the restaurant were pretty easy

We walked in and the place was quite busy. That was our first indication that the food must be good. Unlike missy restaurants, you pay first and then sit. The restaurant is buffet style.

Shortly after we found a table we were greeted by the owner Darrell. I wasted no time in telling him we were newcomers who didn't know the ins and outs and asked for his suggestions on what's best.

It was an absolute pleasure to talk to him. He was friendly and courteous. We were up in no time grabbing our food. There is quite the variety to go from. Whether you like beef, chicken, seafood, fish or vegetables there is a wide assortment of that and more. This place is that delicious 'warm with care Mama home style cooking.'

Everything that I tasted was delicious. I went back for seconds. When asking the wife what she thought, I got the nod of contention with no words because she was too busy eating. We were both stuffed but kept just enough room for dessert. The desert options much like the food options. are in abundance.

I definitely would recommend this place to anyone who is around the area. If you're not, it's worth the trip and the cost is absolutely affordable. We plan on going back to Selma and eating for a second time at...