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It's a nice hole in the wall gem in Fredericksburg... it's located in the corner of two streets…read moreamong single homes. It makes you feel like you are at a locally owned artist's studio that also serves food and has a bar everyone looks forward to seeing their friends. The staff and servers are extremely friendly and helpful and the place seems quite busy with regulars who love gathering together. Almost makes you want to be a local... The food is well cooked and served hot. I wished I could have tried a lot more of the menu... but it was a quick stop on the way home from a beach vacation. For such a small restaurant... there are a lot of seats and looks to be able to even host a large party of 15-20 on a long bench. The Gus burger was hearty, beef patty was thick and delicious... the fries are interesting... like a hybrid between a fry and potato chip. The onion rings are large and seem to have a funnel cake coating! Crispy and well fried. The French toast is thick and fluffy and the bread density is amazing! My daughter also enjoyed the bagel and cream cheese... The BLT is filled with beautiful pieces of ham and turkey... it's so hearty! If you live in the area or are driving through... make your way here!

This is a true definition of a hole in a wall. Very clever decor and cozy spot. Service was great…read moreeven though they were under staffed during a lunch hour. Ordered the Reuben based on the feedback from the waitress. Best Reuben I have had in a long time. Meat was tender and and flavorful. I would order that anytime I go back. Onion rings is what brings my review down. Heavy batter and a very slim onion. Onion needs to be thicker and juicier.

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Mercantile

4.3(391 reviews)

1.2 mi

4/13/2025: We didn't know we needed reservations, so we were…read moreoffered outaide, but it was too chilly (49*). Luckily there were a couple seats at the bar. Our bartender/server was Lashone and she was funny, fast and friendly! She was pouring drinks for the ENTIRE restaurant and didn't miss a beat!! The breakfast menu is small but everything sounded fantastic. I chose the Steak Tacos; my husband chose the brie and bacon frittata (added by the chef since the quiche was sold out. Steak tacos were delicious (see pic). Menu said they had steak, cheesy scrambled eggs, tomato salsa, breakfast potatoes and cilantro. I didn't see or taste any potatoes, but the tacos were still delicious! I'd only recommend draining the salsa through a sieve because of the excess juice affecting the integrity of the tortilla. My husband's frittata was awful. The eggs were dry; he compared them to "eggs at the bottom of the warming tray at a cheap breakfast buffet." The chef also served a side salad alongside. My husband asked about subbing potatoes and Ms. Lashone made it happen. She was the star of our brunch: drinks were delicious, the conversational quips were quick and funny. She was attentive without being intrusive and made sure we felt welcomed and taken care of. 5 stars for her and my food; 1 for the frittata. I don't want to average it and tank the rating. We'll be back soon to see Lashone!

THE BEIGNETS!! I don't even remember what else I ordered for brunch because the beignets were a…read moredream. Crispy outside, delicious, doughy inside. Cooked so perfectly. An order comes with six. Three are covered in powdered sugar and the other three are cinnamon. The cappuccino was a little small but great quality. I loved our waitress. She was fun and attentive. The restaurant has a really cool vibe with the bank vault inside. I'd highly recommend and will be coming back again!

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Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen FXBG

4.0(249 reviews)

Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen is a great place to sit for a drink and a meal!!…read more The food is exceptional, haven't had anything I didn't like off their menu. The wings are fabulous any sauce you choose will be great. The setting is awesome with some 80's music I. The background and live music on Thursday, tonight was Ramona Ramirez (she was fabulous). The bar tenders and servers are always friendly and provide excellent service. Tonight my bartenders were Annie and Bella, two of the best in Old Town Fredericksburg! If you are in the Fredericksburg area, I highly recommend you swing in and give them a try!!

This is a great place for a private event. I was in town for my fiancé's great aunt's internment…read moreand the family booked a private room in Rebellion for lunch afterwards. Free street parking nearby was easy to find. If you have a private event, you go to the back of the restaurant at the right and down some stairs. The private event room felt very bachelor den-like in a good way. There were leather seats surrounding the room and a tiny bar with a bartender to make us drinks. We were able to order whatever drink we wanted on the menu. For food, they brought trays out buffet style. We tried a variety of things. The star of the show was the Brussels sprouts. They were cooked to perfection and had a great sweet sauce. I enjoyed the salad too. They also brought out wings, mini burgers, mini fried chicken sandwiches, and tuna. Some were overcooked, but the flavor was nice. The seating was a bit awkward for a group our size in the private room, but we made it work. It was nice how casual it was.

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Locavore

3.7(39 reviews)

We came in just for happy hour but stayed for dinner (upstairs). The burger was absolutely…read moredelicious - when I want a burger this is for sure where I'll be returning to - and drinks were tasty. Brayden and Meghan kept us laughing, were attentive, and had excellent service all around. Perfect spot for low key but delicious Saturday happy hour!

Such a hidden gem in Fredericksburg! Locavore + Folklore is the perfect dinner-to-drinks duo, and…read morehonestly, worth the two-hour drive from Baltimore. Locavore offers a seasonal three-course prix fixe menu for $48, with à la carte options available too. My favorites from the current menu were the Kalbi Beef Skewers, Delicata Squash "Onion Rings," Roseda Farm Petite Filet, and Grilled Carolina Swordfish. For dessert, the Honey Peach Goat Cheesecake was AMAZING, and the Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème was just as good. After dinner, head upstairs to Folklore Rooftop Bar. The Frozen Espresso Martini and Hugo Spritz are must-orders! If you're still hungry, I'd recommend the Brisket Burger or Chicken Sandwich. The menu changes seasonally, so some of these dishes may not be available forever -- but that just gives me another reason to come back. Definitely save this spot for your next Fredericksburg day trip!

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Park Lane Tavern

4.4(998 reviews)

2.8 mi

My husband and I are traveling and spent the night on Fredericksburg VA , after checking the many…read moreoptions of places to eat we decided on Park Lane Tavern . I will say , IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! We ate at the bar , enjoyed the fabulous bar tenders , Kyle and Jayla . I always ask for dining suggestions , my drink was awesome ( an old fashion ) , my husband had Beef Wellington for dinner , both were Wednesday specials . Consider this restaurant/ bar an absolute plus ! 5 stars in all directions.

Came here after an event with a party of 8! We had called prior and they informed us it was a 30…read moreminute wait. The waiting area is actually pretty cute. The decor in the restaurant is like an old English tavern! It's super cute and the ambiance is really nice. Our table got the fish and chips, bourbon chicken, beef Wellington and the tavern burger. Everything was great! The fish was battered perfectly and was crispy in all the right places. I really enjoyed the tartar sauce and wish I had more! Loved the huge fries/chips. The bourbon chicken was juicy and very flavorful. Fish and chips is always a hit or miss and this was definitely a hit!

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Mason-Dixon Cafe

4.3(1.2k reviews)

0.3 mi

Excellent meal at this charming diner on a recent visit to Fredericksburg. It's a breakfast-all-day…read morekind of place - hurrah! So, my friend and I decided to share a veggie omelet & a black bean & corn veggie burger. Both were excellent, though the burger was our fave. The burger had such a flavorful chipotle mayo (not spicy); it really complimented the blend of corn and black beans with some guac. Yum! The omelet was quite good, too. The incredible selection of veggies were well-cooked and plentiful - asparagus, red pepper, squash, zucchini, red onion, all tucked into fluffy eggs topped with melted provolone. Yum! We'll definitely be back!

I was visiting the area, my cousin suggested we try this place. The parking lot is small, tables…read moreoutside to dine at if you choose to do so. When you walk in there's a counter and stools, not many tables, the place is small and needs a little updating. It was Father's Day and the wait was long. Our waitress was great, knowledgeable of the menu, made good recommendations. I had the shrimp and grits which was good but too spicy for me. Steak and eggs were good, not tough at all. I would return to try other items on the menu

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Sedona Taphouse

4.1(1.2k reviews)

Service was excellent as usual. Salem is a wonderful server. Service was on point, she is friendly…read more& knowledgeable about the menu & drinks.

Food was amazing - Salem was a fantastic server - super friendly and super quick for refills of…read morebeer and pop!

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Five Chophouse & Bar

3.2(63 reviews)

Service was lovely and the place was beautiful. There was one issue with our order but they…read moregraciously and quickly corrected it and also provided a free appetizer which very much compensated for the mistake and they were very apologetic, which goes a long way. They also gave a free dessert for my friend's birthday and the chocolate cake was SO delicious. Caesar salad was the star of the dinner to my surprise. Drinks amazing. I got a smashburger and it was fantastic, and the parm fries were DELICIOUS.

We arrived early at the restaurant at 11:45 a.m. due to the busy Mother's Day holiday. We were told…read moreto wait in the seating area or at the bar until our 12:15 p.m. reservation. At 12:25 p.m., the hostess informed us they were catching up on tables but that we would be seated soon. At 12:30 p.m., we were finally seated. Our waitress did not greet us warmly, make eye contact, introduce herself, or provide any information about the restaurant or menu. At 12:45 p.m., we ordered our food and drinks, and at 12:50 p.m., our drinks arrived. Around 1:30 p.m., we realized our food still had not come out, while other tables being served by our waitress were receiving prompt and friendly service. Our waitress passed our table four times without stopping to provide an update on our food or apologize for the extensive wait time. We were finally able to get her attention and politely asked about the status of our order. Without an apology or acknowledgment of our experience, she responded that she would tell the chefs to "rush" our order. We never asked for our food to be rushed -- we simply wanted an update because we had already been waiting far longer than expected. When our food was eventually brought out by another staff member, it was cold after nearly two hours of waiting. At that point, my husband asked to speak with the manager because not only was the wait time unacceptable, but the food was also cold. The manager eventually came to our table, apologized for the delay, and offered to discount the meal. My husband thanked him for the apology, but by that point, we decided the experience was not worth salvaging. We told the manager we did not want the cold food or watered-down drinks. Not only was our Mother's Day celebration ruined, but the lack of accountability from the staff and the poor customer service made the entire experience extremely disappointing. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!

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Harry's Downtown

4.1(114 reviews)

We were in town twice for a tennis match at University of Mary Washington. After coming the first…read moretime we liked it so much we came again a week later. Each time we started with Harry's Crab Dip which was a real crowd pleaser, everyone throughly enjoyed it. Both times I had the Blackened Shrimp Tacos which were not too spicy just enough kick to give it flavor and the slaw which accompanied it was very flavorful. Our second time our server Q really made our evening out memorable. Next time we are in town we will definitely make another stop here.

We often dine in downtown Fredericksburg and have passed by Harry's Downtown many times. After…read moremeeting a manager a separate night, and after hearing good things about their burgers, we finally stopped in for Sunday lunch with the family. Service: The first impression was a little mixed. The hostess wasn't very welcoming when we asked about a booth for our family of five (two adults and three younger kids) and didn't seem open to exploring the option. Thankfully, our server, DeQuandre (Deq?), completely turned that around. He was friendly, attentive, and offered great recommendations. We appreciated his visits as he was energetic and very hospitable, highly recommend asking for him when you visit. Food: We started with the buffalo dip. It comes with chips, but Deq was awesome and add some pita, which was a great call. The pita was slightly crisped (almost lightly fried) but still soft inside and paired perfectly with the dip, which had great flavor and good chunks of chicken. For burgers, we ordered the Spicy Wrangler (March 2026 Burger of the Month) and the Whiskey Burger. The Wrangler had a lot going on but the flavors worked well together. The Whiskey Burger was delicious, the sauce was a bit sweeter than I usually prefer, but the bacon was excellent. Only critique would be the burgers were slightly underdone even for medium, but still enjoyable. The onion rings were a standout, though the breading-to-onion ratio leaned a little heavy. The fries were decent but nothing particularly great about them. Atmosphere: Casual and open, but fairly loud. Even though it wasn't very busy for a Sunday lunch, the music and bar noise made it a little difficult at times to hear others at our table. I wouldn't consider this a date night type atmosphere, more casual open dining. Drinks: Solid beer selection with enough variety for most tastes, plus a small cocktail menu and a selection of wines. Overall: Harry's Downtown is a solid spot for a casual lunch or dinner. If you're in the mood for a good burger, or consider yourself a bit of a burger enthusiast, it's definitely worth checking out. This visit was positive enough to plan another visit to explore other delicious sounding menu items. We'll definitely be requesting Deq when we return! Thank you!

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Capital Ale House Fredericksburg

3.4(710 reviews)

1.2 mi

Kendra and Abbi are the best bartenders ever!!!! Lauren is the best manager!!! Best bar in downtown.read more

Always a wonderful experience. April and Steven were great. I love it here. It'd been a while. I…read morerecommend fully. Amazing beer selection

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Andy N.

242

15 years ago

Cheap albeit greasy seafood shack. I concur with other reviewers that it's a notch up from Arthur Treacher or Long John's. The sign says "fresh" but vegetable side dishes are obviously canned. And they don't use real crabmeat, so fresh is a relative term. But there are 5 kinds of fresh fish available on the menu including salmon, tilapia, catfish and flounder. All fish are filets. Gumbo didn't have authentic cajun flavor but wasn't bad. Good hush puppies, tasteless dinner roll. Breading is somewhat heavy and strongly flavored so a nice alternative is to order some of the non-fried menu items such as grilled fish and rice, which is nice. Extra points for a great job of re-creating that fun beachside feel inside and out, and the menu prices are pretty old-fashioned, too. Plus they have free WiFi, which is a cool alternative to the coffee-shop or hotel lobby. read more

Maurice N.

159

10 months ago

Reina is an incredible and durable human being. She deserves the upmost respect because that's what she exudes for everyone else. Praise this captain d's for seeing me as serious critic and giving me my first free meal as one. I love everyone involved here and stay tuned next week or tomorrow for Pt. 2: Toonami Time read more

Tammy M.

5 years ago

Been in the drive thru since 1215 and I'm still 3 cars back. This is ridiculous and I'm stuck just before the window so I can't back out and leave. read more

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Had an opportunity to meet the owners, and attend Crimson Coward's soft opening…read more The restaurant is located in the Eagle Village shopping center, near Mary Washington and directly next door to Sweet Frog. Off street parking is ample. The restaurant is clean and spacious, with counter service. The menu has a variety of heat options available for their chicken, from "country" (no heat) to mild (a touch of heat), medium (a slap of heat), hot (feel the burn), to burn baby burn (the hottest level). My adult sons, and my son's girlfriend were in town, so there were 5 of us. My oldest son ordered the 4 piece tenders (mild), with fries and a drink, my youngest son ordered a chicken sandwich combo mild, his girlfriend ordered macaroni and cheese and fries, my husband ordered the 4 piece tenders (no heat), and I ordered the 3 piece tenders (no heat), then we split the Joey Eat Fries, which are Boneless breast, Crimson sauce, slaw, pickles, and cheese, over a bed of Crimson fries. We ordered those with our chicken mild. I'm so happy we didn't order beyond mild, because I can't take too much heat, and the mild was too spicy for me, but perfectly spicy for my husband. For those that like very spicy, you will love the heat, it packs a punch! The tenders with no heat, still were amazing! Everyone in our group were highly satisfied with the size of the chicken tenders/sandwich, and were impressed with how juicy and fresh they were, without the greasy texture. My husband is picky about his chicken tenders, and said that these were by far his new favorites in the area. My son's girlfriend said that her Mac and cheese was great, and the fries were good too. But the Joey Eat Fries were fantastic! Sooo good and more than enough for two people to enjoy; massive, and a meal of their own. The only thing that left something to be desired, was the bread. Would have been better toasted with butter, and perhaps a toasted garlic bread option. Prices were comparable to other similar establishments. We were impressed with the friendly service, speed and delivery of the food, and the quality of the meals. Their grand opening is Monday, April 1st, make sure to check them out!

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The lady at the window (Yolanda) is very rude and has a very bad attitude. If you don't want to…read moretake orders don't work at a fast food place . Then when I asked her for stuff she audible huffed "and said omg" like I'm bothering her like lady I'm paying for this food so please just don your job . Plus she got my order wrong she's going to tell me I did it wrong , no you Just got the order wrong be accountable . Won't be back

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