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Traveling from Oklahoma and just got into town this evening for the civil war reenactment this…read moreweekend. I searched for dining places, and this one looked interesting. Myself, husband, and 14-year-old grandson could not have been more pleased!! Not only did we get five star service, but 5+++ food! The delicious bread they brought out was warm & unique . I ordered the bruschetta for a starter, and without a doubt it was probably the best I've ever had and my grandson kept raving about it! The tomatoes were.SO fresh! He ordered the Alfredo with shrimp and they were some of the largest I have ever seen! I had the cheese ravioli with Alfredo and spinach, and my husband had the rotisserie chicken and the Greek salad. The food was FABULOUS! What a little gem we found today

"It's About Thyme", nestled in downtown Culpeper, offers charming European country cuisine. The…read moreambiance was lovely, adorned with fresh flowers, murals, and plush carpeting. Owner John and his staff were exceptionally friendly, providing attentive service-tables were kept spotless, courses were cleared promptly, and water glasses were always refilled. The food was delicious, though on the pricier side. Beyond the listed menu prices, additional fees (like a service charge and an à la mode fee) plus city and state taxes made the bill add up quickly. What We Ordered: 4*Duck Pâté - Served with a fresh salad, crackers, mustard, and jelly. A delightful starter! 5*Pork Collar - Slow-cooked for hours, the meat was incredibly tender, and the sauce was heavenly. We nearly licked the plate clean-worth driving back for! A must-order. 4*Palazzo Pot Roast - The meat was a bit tough and chewy, but the flavors were well-balanced. Despite being full, we couldn't resist dessert-thankfully, the portions were small! Ice Cream Sandwich - very good, though we were surprised to learn it was store-bought, not made in-house. Mixed Berry Pie - A warm, petite slice served with a spoonful of ice cream (for an extra charge). Note: There's no dessert menu, so we didn't know about the additional fees upfront. Overall. a wonderful dining experience with standout dishes, though the extra costs were a slight downside.

Italian Palazzo Pot Roast made with red wine and plum tomatoes plus carrots and pasta

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Fresh flowers and murals

Raven's Nest

4.4(265 reviews)

1.6 mi

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Beautiful coffee shop. We come here when we're in town visiting after going to St Stephen's…read moreEpiscopal church for Sunday service. We're greeted by the friendly staff, they do great taking our orders, they deliver the food to the tables when we're sitting to eat. We usually get a pastry (something sweet) and a savory breakfast sandwich for savory - all are delicious. Highly recommend for anyone coming into town!

Very quite coffee, cafe/bar. Very unique setup and very down home. Love this place and wish it was…read morecloser to me and I would visit more often. Walkup order for food and they bring it to you. Highly recommend!

Inside

Sadly, this is all I can show you. The red is Chilula Hot Sauce.

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Raven's Roost. Medium sized (that was rather large), coffee with chocolate Syrup. It was good. I'll prob be up all night.

Albana’s Taverna Greek Cuisine

4.7(144 reviews)

1.8 mi

Homemade authentic and delicious! Great service and look forward to returning! Homemade Hummus and…read moreHomemade pitas are delicious!!! Greek salad was very good and fresh!

Met friends for lunch at Albania Taverna, mid week, 1 pm. I did call ahead and they had a table…read moreready for us. The service was excellent, the food exceptional. The ambience was very comforting and welcoming. We also found portions ample and pricing very reasonable. We were able to enjoy our lunch with friends, visit and not be rushed. I highly recommend this restaurant. I consider it a newfound gem. Everyone agreed we will return for future lunches.

My wonderful customers.

Chicken Souvlaki (skewers).

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Catering size Greek Salad

Grill 309

4.1(470 reviews)

1.8 mi

We've dined in a few times, ordered out a few times. The food is good, you get a decent amount for…read morethe price. The service has always been really great and ordering over the phone has always been really easy and great as well! P.s. I'm glad you all finally replaced the dead trees around the patio! Looks much nicer!

We stopped into Grill 309 on a Wednesday night and downtown Culpeper was busy. We circled the block…read moreand found close free parking on a side street next to Grill 309. The interior gives upscale sports bar vibes. We chose a high top table toward the back of the restaurant. Our server ended up being the bartender too. They had $5 margaritas that night so I ordered one and we started with an order of their pierogies. There were four and they were served over a smear of their beer cheese. There were ok. I wanted more seasoning in the filling itself. It was pretty bland. For my entree I got their hot dog with chili and cheese with their housemade chips. I was pleasantly surprised to see a cheese sauce on the dog. It was pretty good. Some of the chips were pretty overcooked. The service brought this score down. I think the bartender was busy but plenty of servers were available. There was a lot of conversation at the bar. We probably should have just sat there. We missed out on drink refills, having our order taken promptly, and getting the check when we were ready to leave. Overall there were a lot of interesting things on the menu. I would want to return to see what else tasted good.

Main eating

Traditional Canadian poutine with large cheese curds not as served by grill 309

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Exterior Signage

4 C's Restaurant

4.0(54 reviews)

1.8 mi

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This place is wonderful! The Peruvian food was better than anticipated, especially since we don't…read moreregularly eat Peruvian cuisine. Our server, Luis, was super polite. He even explained the name of 4c's, including his own take on the name! We look forward to returning to this immaculate, family owned restaurant & encourage everyone else to do the same!

Stopped in to the 4C's for breakfast. After looking over the menu, I ordered the Sausage Gravy &…read moreBiscuits, with two eggs over easy, corned beef hash, and hash browns, plus coffee and water. Food came out in short order. The Sausage gravy was a white, almost flavorless gravy. You could see bits of sausage in the gravy, but it sure did not taste like anything. It was very underseasoned. I added salt, pepper, and hot sauce to impart some flavor to it. The eggs, corned beef hash, and hashbrowns were cooked properly. The corned beef hash is of the canned variety, but it was crisped up nicely. And the hash browns were crispy. I added a bit of salt and pepper to the eggs and hash browns, and hot sauce on the corned beef hash. If I had not tried the Sausage gravy and biscuits - this would have been a 4 or 5 star review. My server asked me during checkout how everything was. I articulated my experience with the Sausage gravy. Service was good. Paid with Apple Pay. #4CsRestaurant

I don't know what they put in these but they tasted like nothing but coconut oil

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Thyme Market

3.7(50 reviews)

"The Green Goddess" Wood Oven Pizza----- Fresh Pesto sauce…read more/ Goat cheese was perfectly melted / Crust with a crunch / Fresh Arugula served piping hot. Felt like Lady who made this was passionate about this pizza. Everyone Should Try once in Lifetime ! ---No Regerts :)

HARD HARD PASS. Not once but 2x in a row the manager has greeted us, told us nothing to eat, no…read morepizza, sandwiches, etec. not serving this or this and basically suggested we leave. If you aren't open. then put up a closed sign. if you no longer serve food, put up a sign !! Don't waste your thyme!!!

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Full Chicken! That's how I eat on Keto ;)

Grass Rootes

3.8(218 reviews)

1.6 mi

The service here is truly impeccable. The bartender and our waitress, Marissa, always greet us with…read moresuch genuine hospitality. We only visit a few times a year, yet they remember us like we're regulars that's real service. I'm not sure what the previous reviewer experienced maybe just a bad day, which happens in this industry (I say that as someone who owns restaurants in Northern VA). Not every day is perfect, but consistency matters, and I can only speak from my experience. Helanna and Marissa have never disappointed. They consistently bring great energy, charm, and quality service every time we visit. Keep it up, ladies! I also appreciate that the owners have preserved the Culpeper charm. The rustic feel of the building is part of what makes this place special. It stays true to the town's character, which is refreshing with so much new development coming in.

We are new to Culpeper and decided to check out Grass Rootes for Sunday brunch. It was a nice, cozy…read morespot for a rainy day. Zack and Marissa were so kind and welcoming and provided such attentive service! We enjoyed the delicious fried chicken & egg biscuit sandwich and veggie omelette. The French bubbly they have by the glass was so good, too! We can't wait to come back to try dinner and also check out live music in their basement pub.

Photo of their name

Fried chicken & egg biscuit

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Front shot of Grass Rootes in the old Yowell Hardware building in Culpeper, VA

Flavor On Main

4.2(200 reviews)

My absolute favorite restaurant in Culpeper. It was one of the first my husband and I went to when…read morewe moved here, about 8 years ago, and at one point we were visiting weekly (sometimes twice a week). The specials, drink menu, and quality of the food has always brought us back. We also love the ambiance of the space and service. Never had a bad meal. When the chef changed, some of our favorite options went away but were replaced by even better, new items. One of my favorites is the chicken Ariana: fried chicken topped with spinach and melted cheese over fresh gnocchi and covered in a vodka sauce. SO good! We were very sad to see that the restaurant is currently shut down but were happy to hear the chef is staying and it's going to reopen to hopefully be even better (if possible) and we also hope some of our favorite dishes remain.

Visiting friend in the area for her birthday and she wanted to have dinner here. I appreciate the…read morehandicap access making it easier for me to navigate. Service was good - friendly and she had good suggestions. Food was good - but didn't wow me. The cocktails were terrific! I would return in a heartbeat for happy hour.

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Frost Cafe

3.6(140 reviews)

Decided to stop in here for lunch while visiting Culpeper. It is your typical little diner. The…read moremenu was pretty big, and the prices were great. We got a fried bologna sandwich and the burger. Everything was really good. Our waitress was also very friendly and attentive!

This is basically a diner that hasn't changed since the 80s. At least that's how the aesthetic of…read morethe place seemed. I had no idea how long they've been open but they know if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The lady that waited on us was extremely nice, charming, and surprisingly witty. As for the food, it was perfect. Nothing fancy and not trying to be something it's not. Plain classic food that just good for the soul. Prices are fair and location is awesome. Would come again.

Interior

Jumbo shrimp

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Outside

The Ole Country Store & Bakery

4.5(92 reviews)

4.1 mi

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My wife and I stopped there today, as we have many times before. The deli features both breakfast…read moreand lunch sandwiches. The sandwiches are piled high with meat, cheese and fresh veggies. The bread is fresh. Subway could take a lesson from these folks. This is what a deli should be. The bakery offers a wide variety of sweets. My wife and I love the coffee cake. The store sells the best honey roasted peanuts I've ever had. Definitely worth stopping by. I only wish it was closer to me.

If you're near Culpeper, this Country Store is a must! The lunches are incredible, there's a deli…read morein the back. You write on a ticket which sandwich you'd like and soon your name is called. For $9.00 a sandwich, chips and a drink is a good deal, especially when you see the size of the sandwich! They pile on the meat and aren't shy with the fixings. There's outdoor seating, either open air or covered, to enjoy the scenery while you eat. If you're still hungry, the bakery is amazing; pies, cakes, mini whoopie pies; tarts, and more! There's also a huge aisle of candy and sweets. Plus an ice cream bar at the other end of the store. Every aisle is filled with shelves of jams, honey, baking goods, dry goods, spices, soups, condiments, nuts, dried fruits and much more. Love this spot and come back time and time again!