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    Basic Necessities

    4.4 (86 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    BASIC NECESSITIES ATMOSPHERE

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    Intimate
    Classy
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Te-Mika W.

    This adorable & quaint cottage is tucked between a hardware store and a barbecue truck directly off of Highway 151. I had been excited to visit this restaurant since hearing such great things about it - it did not disappoint! The menu changes daily so check the website to ensure you like what's being offered. Most often you will. All entrées are served with a salad and bread, and the same sides of a starch and vegetable. This Saturday night I had the yellowfin tuna and it was so tender and cooked perfectly. M husband had the chicken, and while he does not prefer chicken thighs he really enjoyed his meal. We enjoyed a glass each of "house" Pinot noir and since wine is what they do very well it was a great choice since we didn't want a whole bottle. The ambience is country comfort and the service was charming and welcoming. This is after all a small town; the food quality was fresh and delicious. Will be back, and next time with friends.

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    Carol D.

    We've driven past here several times while in the area and finally decided to stop in this winter. I'm glad we did. We also ate here this spring. Both times has its charms! Food (5/5): Best grilled cheese! We always split one and get the daily soup. We've not been disappointed. If you get a bottle of wine you pay a corkage fee. Service (5/5): Always nice service here! Ambiance (4/5): This reminds me of being in an eclectic country house. The rustic decor reminds me of a grandma- perfect for the country grandma vibe!

    Dog plate
    Sydney B.

    The people who work here are so sweet and helpful and the food was delicious. We had the cheese plate as an appetizer and I got a Ham sandwich. The back patio has the best vibes and is dog friendly! They even brought ours a plate of turkey and cheese

    Roast beef sandwich special and French grilled cheese. So good!!!

    Food was great, atmosphere was amazing, food service!!! I highly recommend this gem. We will return. Be patient with waiting for your food, small, one man kitchen.

    Grilled cheese and soup of the day (roasted red pepper)
    Jessi L.

    Went for lunch with a large group of girls for my friend's bachelorette party! The restaurant was so lovely. It had a quaint, homey vibe. We had ten of us and even though there was only one server working, she was really wonderful and attentive! They set up the tent in the backyard for us. They even decorated it really nicely with fairy lights and a table cloth! The food was also awesome. Lots of options for vegetarians! If we were there longer we would have loved to go for a wine dinner!

    All dishes that were on the menu, but now gone
    Erol L.

    The food was so bad that it disappeared before it arrived Just kidding It was excellent and I didn't have time to take pictures before eating. Definitely, recommend it. Our server/owner was very pleasant and polite. Just imagine to overhear people next table coming for 27 years and 13 years to this restaurant wawwwww! I never experienced any such loyalty! The food is excellent and I highly recommend it

    Cozy dining room
    Jen F.

    Wonderful service, and delicious food. The space is cute and cozy. They also have outdoor seating on a little backyard/garden area. Looked like they sold some good wines, chocolate and other items in the store at the front. Definitely worth stopping in. You may want to make a reservation since the dining room is small.

    Pam W.

    I was with some friends in early November for a weekend getaway. I'm lucky to have a friend who has a home in Wintergreen and is generous in inviting others to join them. They've owned their house for 12 years and know the area well. One of the must-go restaurants for them is Basic Necessities, so we made a reservation for Saturday night. This place is so cute and rustic...a real quaint bistro cafe feel. There are just a handful of tables so make a reservation. The menu is limited and based on what they can buy. On the night we went, they had butternut squash soup and seared scallops for appetizers and barramundi (white fish), chèvre-stuffed chicken, greens pie and a fettuccine Alfredo with chorizo. I ordered the scallops and barramundi. We also ordered a bottle of rose. The scallops were very good and well prepared. They were serves with a purée and frisée. The barramundi was served with potatoes, green beans, broccolini and a citrus beurre blanc. Really good. The fish was super fresh. Forgot to mention that the prices are totally reasonable for the amount and quality of food. You get bread, salad and sides with every entree. They also have an acoustic guitar player, which really made the atmosphere lovely. I felt bad that my back was to him, but it didn't mean I wasn't enjoying his talent--I was just savoring a great meal.

    Very Charming Quaint Dining Experience in Nellysford VA

    Very unique atmosphere, nice people, good service and food. Recommend this place to everyone

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    Sunday brunch was wonderful, nice atmosphere added to by a harpist. Good food and great hot chocolate!

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