This restaurant was originally established in 1949, by a woman named Anne Peterson. Leona acquired her cooking skills by cooking for farmers and field workers when she was very young. She had always wanted to own her own restaurant, so in 1950 when she answered the ad in the paper for an experienced cook, she had more in mind than just being a cook. She worked side by side with Anne and learned the business from cooking, to cleaning to books, to baking and in 1966 she purchased the 88 seat business and renamed it Leona Yarbrough's Restaurant. She changed very little other than the name over the door and carried on for many years following the traditions of the past.

In 1998 Yarbrough's moved to a larger location to accommodate established customers and to attract new clientele. The new location opened up many opportunities such as: larger kitchen to aid in large caterings, a private dining room for special occasions and banquets and a dining room that can seat 216 as opposed to the mere 88 in Fairway. Leona aided in the move but shortly thereafter turned it over to Ron, her son, whom she had spent over 25 years teaching as they worked together just as Anne had done for her.

Ron spent many years spoiling the customers and staff. Slowly but surely he, his wife and son made the restaurant into what it is today. Recently he has semi-retired, although he still comes in for the daily nudge in the right direction or just to talk to the loyal customers.

We still feature many of our signature dishes such as our liver and onions, spare ribs and sauerkraut and our secret recipe fried chicken (still cooked in a cast iron skillet). And all of our desserts are still hand made from scratch using our original recipes from 1949.

Since Ron's semi-retirement, his son Mike has been running most of the operation (with the ever watchful eye of Ron). We are very fortunate that we have a loyal and hard working crew of employees to help with all of the little (and sometimes big) things that can happen on a daily basis. We are also fortunate Mike was taught by Ron and Leona to bring together 3 generations of greatness. Maybe someday Mike will pass it on to one or both of his two sons Nick (10) and Jake (8). It is very unusual to find an eating establishment in this day and age with the qualities formed here. Like a rock, Yarbrough's has stood through the years while so many around us have fallen. All in all, we like to attribute this to loyal employees, loyal and satisfied customers and of course, good food. One last thing we would like to say..If you don't see on the menu, ask, and we might be able to fix it.