Sheldon motel was where we stayed…read more This was a Good Place to stay that was close to where my family lived.

We stop at Sheldon's for their lunch or dinner buffet fairly frequently since it more or less…read morehalfway between home and a relative's. Lunch buffet is about $10, and it includes very good fried chicken, tasty (but slightly overcooked) ribs, country style veggies (greens, yams, mashed, green beans, corn, those sorts of things), and on this most recent occasion, pineapple pudding (think banana pudding but with pineapple) and blackberry cobbler that was replaced with an apple cobbler later. Meals come with cornbread and fluffy rolls. I've also seen ham on the buffet before. Everything was hot and delicious, better than most steam table fare. You leave stuffed, no matter how hard you try to avoid overeating. Hardly gourmet food, but it is just plain great country eatin'. For the price, it is an excellent meal.

No Splenda or Equal sweeteners available. I ordered the…read morefried shrimp platter and fried okra and onion rings. All of the food and the unsweetened tea tasted good.

Cute little place in the middle of nowhere but worth the stop. A wonderful grill cheese sandwich!!!…read moreAlso, fries are great.

I showed up at high noon on a Monday. It was just me so I skipped the wait and bellied up to the…read morebar. It was a nice wide bar with a row of TV's lining the wall. The bartender greeted me and asked if I wanted the regular menu or was the lunch menu sufficient. I perused the lunch menu, which had several different options. Surprisingly, everything on that menu was half price! What a deal! I ordered the most expensive item, the catfish sandwich, which was only $10. Even though they were very busy, I got my sandwich within ten minutes. They call it a sandwich but there ain't no way I could eat it like a sandwich, even with my big mouth. The catfish came with onion, lettuce, tomato, and some kind of sauce on a toasted sub roll. It came with a knife. I cut off the first bite. It was .......... GREAT! Wow! I have always gotten BBQ or fish tacos before. Fantastic blending of flavors. It came with a choice of a side and I chose fries. The fries were barely alive. Good flavor but partially limp. That was the only negative. I wish I lived closer to Farmville. I would make them regular visits during the week. They keep teasing us about expanding to Madison Heights but no action yet.

The BBQ came and was about 1/2 burnt fat. The served brought more and it was tasteless. I ordered…read moregrilled paddock but got fried instead. I ate it and it was pretty good . The BBQ sauce options were limited and frankly not very good. I had been looking forward to eating here based on things I had heard but it was very disappointing. My wife had an Aperol Spritz that was terrible. The bartender had made it using carbonated water instead of prosecco. She did remake it when we told her it was not made correctly. Hopefully they were just having a bad day.

They were busy but our wait was not long at all. The staff was super friendly and very…read moreknowledgeable of the menu. The prime rib was amazing and the crab cakes were spectacular.

Such a quaint little restaurant nestled right by Kerr Lake. The staff were super friendly and…read morehospitable and gave us the needed attention our table needed. The menu itself has a decent amount of selection so depending on what you're in the mood for you should be able to find something. Portion size is decent for the price point. The food itself was really good, honestly zero complaints. Great place, I'm sure we'd come back if/when we're back in the area.

Hands down, my favorite place to go!…read more Molasses Grill has easily become mine and my husband's favorite date night spot. The ambiance is always perfect, from the music to the lighting, candles, decor, and of course, the absolutely delicious food! Everything is always fresh and you can tell that the chef really puts his time in when making these amazing dishes. The attention to detail, flavors, and diversity of the menu truly sets this place apart. One of my favorite things about dining at Molasses is talking to the adorable women who work here. Everyone is always super friendly, but if you get the chance to dine with Jordan the bartender or Cristina the server, you are in for a great time. They both have such an awesome presence and bring amazing energy to the restaurant and overall experience for their guests. I highly recommend going in and dining with them!

Excellent food and service. Corn Ribs special was amazing, Filet and Chef's Burger were great,…read morecheesecake was to die for!

Went here on my way to Richmond for a band event. Restaurant is tiny but it's cozy- not a problem…read morebut if you need to have a super top secret conversation then probably go elsewhere. Lovely decorations and definitely has a 50s feel to it. I got the bacon jalapeno burger omelette, fries and 2 slices of toast are included. The omelette was delicious and chock full of toppings, my only possible complaint would be that the cheese coverage didn't reach the far end. However, that can probably be specified beforehand and its not enough to knock of a star. Regardless of this, I loved it. The bacon and burger were full of flavor and the grilled jalapenos had just the right amount of spice. The grilled onions on top were a great touch. When you're done with your omelette and there's leftover toppings on the plate, you can use fries to sort of scoop them up (awesome). The service was also great. The waitress was talking to regulars, and even asked us what we were up to today. Food came out pretty quick and she asked us if we wanted refills the moment our cups were low. Overall, nice little place. Forgot to get a picture of the food because I was so focused on eating. If I ever come back through the area between the operating hours of 8 and 2 I will certainly be going here. If I happened to pass through after they closed I would probably break in for the pie. (Kidding)

This is a must-visit for diner enthusiasts. The building sits on the north-south main thoroughfare…read morethrough historic downtown Farmville, an area once lined with tobacco warehouses. It is very small, with about fifteen stools wrapping around a classic service counter. According to the menu, the diner is a "One-Master Model 15-Stool Valentine steel building," made by Valentine Manufacturing Company of Wichita, Kansas, in 1955. They have a small parking lot in back of the diner. I parked there and then saw a bathroom entrance sign -- after a 2 1/2-hour trip, nature was calling. It is a very clean bathroom located at the rear of the building, with a separate entrance from the parking lot. There is no access to the restroom from inside the diner -- a unique and nostalgic feature you don't see much anymore. I walked around to the front of the building, entered, sat down on a stool, and was greeted with, "Y'all having a good day so far?" I had a half sweet/half unsweet tea and the Cheeseburger Deluxe with no mayonnaise. It came with lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, onions, French fries, and cole slaw. I put ketchup on the fries, but the fresh tomato alone provided plenty of flavor for the juicy, delicious burger. The French fries were crispy and delicious -- exactly what you hope for at a classic diner. The cole slaw was outstanding and clearly tasted homemade. The pies looked incredible, and because the cheeseburger platter was so good, I had a piece of blueberry buttermilk cake topped with whipped cream -- wow! There is also a clearly posted 3% surcharge if paying with a credit card. Prices are reasonable, so it didn't feel like an issue. This was a great overall experience, and I would recommend this classic, nostalgic mid-20th-century diner to anyone traveling through Farmville. It closes at 2 pm, so plan accordingly!

Honestly a hidden gem. Gorgeous sitting on the patio at night you can hear the river and there was…read morelive music too. The date night special was a huge bang for your buck!! Steak was delicious and the crab dip was our favorite appetizer!

It was my first time visiting Farmville, and I wanted to check out a local restaurant for dinner. I…read moredid notice that Charley's had varied reviews but the more recent ones seemed positive, so we gave it a go for dinner. It was a nice day, so we asked to sit outside. As a party of two, they don't allow you to sit waterside, because, as I heard the host tell most every party that arrived after us as well, those tables are reserved for larger groups. So, keep that in mind if you're looking for waterside dining. We were seated next to the door, and I didn't notice until halfway through the meal that my chair was covered in cobwebs. Kind of gross. The floor to the exterior patio was also very dirty. My mom was stomping away at ants. I'd recommend they consider cleaning more outside, especially considering it's the main allure of the restaurant. After being seated, our server greeted us. She was overall friendly albeit a bit slow, and when I asked which Riesling was sweeter (they had two), she didn't know. She asked a manager, who replied that he can't drink on shift. It was a polarity compared to the service the table next to us later received from the bartender, who provided samples to them and was on top of things for them the entire meal. I was mildly jealous, honestly. Without the option to sample, I selected a Riesling at random (the German one), and it was fortunately very good. I also heard the sparkling Moscato was pleasant. We ordered the jumbo pretzel to start, which came with a tasty cheese mixture. I would say that's where the good part ended for me. My mom didn't want our salads to arrive with the pretzel, so she asked for them to be spaced out, but then it took aaaaages for the salads to come out. The cheese on the ceasar was good, but that's about it. I couldn't taste any dressing, so I left most of it behind. I was torn in between the mahi and red snapper entrees, but ultimately chose the red snapper despite the server calling it fishy. I asked for extra sauce when I ordered it, but it came with regular sauce, so I asked again. It took some time to arrive as the kitchen had to heat it up, but when it did arrive, it was a TINY amount. I was so perplexed. The fish itself was not that great. It didn't taste fresh to me. My mom ordered the ribs, as they were explained to be really good and "fall off the bone." Can attest they were not. They were actually very fatty. They never should've left the kitchen. I relayed this feedback to our server, and she took both of our meals off the bill since we didn't eat them. I was shocked but thought that was very kind of her. I'd say this spot needs some more quality control between food and cleanliness. I'm unlikely to return personally, but it's worth a shot if you're in town and interested in waterfront dining or a nice glass of wine, I suppose.

Slow as hell friendly however incompetent as soon as they get competition they won't last just make…read moresure you have time to burn if your going through the drive thru 15 minutes minimum but usually a 20 minute event. Do better

How can they be out of coffee and sausage when there is a food lion next door. The staff are very…read morenice but the manager must be clueless.

Absolutely wonderful. Best Filet around. Great Atmosphere. Service was a bit slow however they were…read morepacked when we were there. Been there twice while traveling. I will definitely be a regular customer when I'm in the area. Beer is cold, Food is delicious. That's what make a great restaurant. Were were traveling to the DC area and they beat everything on the Harbor here.

Love this place! If you are ever in South Hill, you have to go by Kahill's. It's nice and dim…read moreinside which I always love because it makes it feel more intimate. I got a nice piece of rock fish with a lobster sauce over top with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. The fish was nice and flaky, the lobster sauce was generous with chunks of lobster and who doesn't like perfectly steamed broccoli and some garlic mashed potatoes? The service is always great when we go every year and the owner always comes by and checks in on his patrons.