Goober’s 52 Original

I haven’t been to the new location yet, and after how things went before their hiatus I don’t know if I want to give it the ol’ college try. I wanted a mushroom and swiss burger and as I usually do when I get a burger at restaurants in town I axe for an extra patty. The chef REFUSED to do it. I axed the waiter/​ess how hard is it to put a 2^nd patty on a burger and charge an extra $ 2.50-$ 3? She ran this by the chef AND HE STILL REFUSES to do it. Only reason I didn’t say F it was because my gf was pregnant & was starving. So I get a cajun chicken pasta thing and it BARELY COVERED THE BOTTOM OF THE F#$!ING BOWL!!! We just ate the food, paid for it and left. Until I see enough reviews to sway me I’ll be avoiding this place like the plaque.

NEW AND IMPROVED! Under new Ownership & Management, this place is awesome! Food and service is great, has a very cozy and beach-​esque atmosphere that offers a comfortable feel while enjoying some awesome food. Highly recommended if you’re coming through Mount Airy or just wanting something great!

Goobers 52 recently reopened on route 52 in Mount Airy next to the Toyota dealership. They have really outdone themselves now. If you liked them before, you’ll really like them now. Their food is really great. We have been eating there about twice a week now for the last couple of months, slowly working our way through the menu. I really enjoy the music; they play blues and reggae it’s a very pleasant atmosphere; funky beach bar like; more fun than most places. Try the Smashed Potatoes, Seared Tuna, Blacked Tuna Caesar Salad, Shrimp Jammers w/​Mango Sauce. The She Crab soup is excellent. The Fried Pickles Are good too and they give you a huge amount, probably enough for four to six people as an appetizer. The Shrimp Po Boy is big enough for two, and really good. They have many unique dishes on the menu.