Chili's

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Super hole in the wall type of place. If you're looking to take out a date for a quiet atmosphere…read morethen this is the spot. It's fairly esthetic, lots of things to look at around the place. Very interesting stuff in the room. Best part is that it's quiet, you can easily hold a conversation without having to talk loud.

Great place to hang out with friends or a date night. We loved the laid back atmosphere and…read moreeclectic decorations and the drinks were delicious. My type of place.

Shhhhocker Mango Marg - 5

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The Ridge Room

I drive between South Carolina and New York pretty often, and the Hyatt Place in Harrisonburg has…read morebecome my regular stop. The hotel is clean, modern, and reasonably priced, but honestly, the real highlight is the Ridge Room. After a long day on the road, I really don't want to get back in the car to find dinner, so having a rooftop restaurant just steps from the room is perfect. The mountain views are great, and the farm-to-table menu is always interesting. We've eaten here several times, and it has never disappointed. The food is consistently good, and the bartenders know what they're doing--the drinks are just as solid as the meals. It's one of those places where the menu might not immediately grab you, but once you try the food, it all clicks. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to.

I heard great things about this place and was very enthusiastic to visit...however, though the food…read morewas pretty solid the service was quite lacking. I have found the front staff and the wait staff to be lacking in their consideration towards restaurant guests. It seems that they are picking and choosing whom they choose to grant a great experience to. Service: The front staff and waitress we had carried an air of attitude when dealing with me and my family. It seemed like they were not keen to accommodate a few of our basic requests which essentially boiled down to laziness. To be honest, they are very petty when it comes to getting a table on their rooftop...when my family (of 5) came in, they told us it was first come first serve and sat us inside. Another family came in with 3-4 adults and 2 kids after we were seated, to which they promptly moved them outside even though they were inside as well when a spot opened up. I'm not truly understanding the mentality of service here and frankly thought for a nice establishment there would be better decorum and attitude towards guests. Food: overall pretty good. I found the food and drink to be solid. In summary, the food is good here but doesn't surpass the service we received.

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Pale Fire Brewing

4.5(171 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great pizza. Sort of was confused if I wait for host or not. But looks like you just sit yourself?…read more GF pizza was so good. Waitress was really nice as well.

We visited on a Sunday in July that coincided with orientation at JMU. Maybe that is why it was…read morevery busy around dinner time. We waited a bit and eventually got a table. The staff seemed a little overwhelmed but they were doing their best and we got menus before too long. I had the Negative Boogie which was excellent and my wife had the Hop Forward which was out of this world. We both got the pizza which was ok but a little too bready for me. I wouldn't get it again but I am also not saying it is bad, just not my cup of tea. Our daughter got the pizza rolls which were very nice. All in all, a great experience in a cool space. We will definitely be back next time we are in Harrisonburg!

A view from the cool indoor/outdoor space that's here at pale fire.

The meat pizza

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Billy Jack's Wing & Draft Shack

4.3(420 reviews)

The quintessential college dive bar. Phenomenal burger. Fries were to die for. The servers were…read moreattentive and the food came out quickly. The music was loud and it was hard to hear the person next to me but we were mostly there for burgers, beer, and football game. $3 PBR and $4 Miller Lite on draft along with a great selection of local beers.

Came here tonight before we visit JMU tomorrow. Loved this place the minute we stepped in the door…read more The music is good, the service is super friendly, there is so much to take in with the decor and the bar, the food is delicious and the prices are great! I had the Hardywood Great Return draft IPA - yum! The sticky nuggs are amazing breast meat and piping hot and the perfect amount of sauce - the OG sweet chili sauce was awesome. There is easy street parking nearby and there are fun shops around, highly recommend this spot!

Bathroom...

Sticky Shrimp Garlic Herb Parmesan

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Fun decor

Feel the Rain Brothers Brew

4.5(72 reviews)

2.0 mi

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I went to this place with my daughter…read more We sat at the bar. Not too busy at this point. Wanted to try the J Maddy seltzers. They had one flavor available - pineapple- as the prior weekend was game day. I would buy again. I was a bit concerned the pineapple would be too sweet. Not at all. Very mild. Great Xmas decor. Nice spot and seems better now than my last visit a few years ago. Next time is a taste flight. Recommend!

Great beer and service! Their resolute is one of the best stouts out there. I enjoyed a flight of…read moremostly stout and some ipa and everything was great. Bartender was nice and the space is great

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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Harrisonburg

4.5(798 reviews)

Ate here once 7 years ago when my son was looking at JMU (he was only 15 at the time). Just came…read moreback this past Wednesday, and he is now a senior graduating in May. We sat outside in the same spot we did 7 years ago...nostalgia! Burgers and fries were just as good as I remember! A damn good burger! Service was friendly and fast!

Had some really good burgers and beers for a very fair value. We will be coming here again when we…read moreare back at JMU.

Restroom

Dr. Gonzo

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Cool building across street

Three Notch'd Brewing Company - Harrisonburg

4.4(52 reviews)

1.7 mi

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Stopped by for a quick beer before finding some dinner. Big Slice hazy IPA was nice and smooth…read more Relaxed place with comfy couches.

We stopped by to have a drink after visiting JMU. The premises are spacious with plenty of regular…read moreand pub table seating, a large couch sectional, and a game area. There is an ample bar area offering a great selection of Three Notch'd beer. They also offer Uncool non-alcoholic brews. I had the orange creamsicle and it was quite tasty. The staff is friendly and the decor gives off a relaxing vibe.

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Ruby's Arcade

3.2(85 reviews)

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I just moved here so definitely wanted to tryout Ruby's arcade. I asked to be seated on the patio…read moreand they didn't mind at all, the vibes were great, service was fast and food was amazing, I loved the pizza!! Would recommend as something fun to do in the Harrisonburg area with family or even as a date night like my husband and I did.

Working in an arcade, snack bar back home this definitely caught my eye to check out in town. The…read moreconcept of only being charged $3 cover,to play unlimited arcade games was fun. Only reason for 4 stars, are a few games weren't working. Stopped in this past Friday June 11, 2026. Large area, full size restaurant and bar. I'm sure it's popular when college is in session and when they have there themed nights. Happy to have checked it out well in town .

The Gonk.

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Capital Ale House

3.8(344 reviews)

1.9 mi

We were visiting Harrisonburg for the weekend and after looking on Yelp for a good place to have…read moredinner on a Saturday night, we decided on Capital Ale House. Lots of prom kids and college students filled the place. We were quickly seated in a nice booth and Nate our server helped us with some stout beers. We had a milk stout and a caramel macchiato stout the latter of which was the best. Looking at the menu I have to say it was not your standard ale house fair. It was definitely "elevated" in this regard. We asked to split a 2 soft shell entree with broccolini & seasoned mash, a bowl of crab bisque and a pierogi sampler. We also asked for an extra plate, to which Nate said he would take care of it. When the food arrived it was divided perfectly. Nate had split the bowl of soup into 2 small bowls and he divided the entree and sides onto 2 plates. The soft shell crabs were HUGE, the largest I had ever seen, and crisply fried to perfection. The sides were equally exquisite in their flavor and preparation. The crab bisque was loaded with fresh lump crabmeat and perfectly seasoned. The pirogies were also excellent in flavor and presentation. It was the most satisfying meal I'd had in a while (could be because I was craving soft shells) Needless to say we were very happy with the food in every way and were stuffed as we asked for the check. Nate/Nathaniel really made the experience as he was highly attentive, though caring for many tables, and was quick to take care of our every need. The place was really rocking with customers and everyone there was having a great time. We'll definitely be back and let everyone we know what a top notch establishment Capital Ale House in Harrisonburg is.

Dinner for us this evening was a real treat. Appetizer was shrimp and spinach dip with crab bisque…read moreas an addition. Dip was good but the bisque was fabulous! My daughter chose shrimp tacos while I went with fish tacos. Both were a nice variation with a hint of cold slaw and a nice late bite spice. Like the atmosphere and location. Add it to your list of possible dinner locations.

Inside cozy seating

Burger of the month

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Front entrance

The Friendly Fermenter

4.7(32 reviews)

1.7 mi

Back in town so I had to return. In addition to having a flight I had a butter beer. Interesting…read moreand delicious.

Why is this little place the best bar? 1-Fantastic beer- I…read moreenjoyed a wonderful Big Bear Hug stout. There were three others that were tempting to me! 2- friendly staff and patrons. Almost Cheers! Like! 3- the music- just the right volume and genre(s)for the 58 year old Valley boy. 4- games available and tables to play em on in a cozy atmosphere Downside? Well, it's not fancy, but if you're a brewer it may be right up your alley. And, the parking. Yep, parking is not terribly close.