Service was great, we were greeted pretty quickly even though they were busy. Sat in less than 5…read moreminutes. Our waitress checked on us in a timely manner, our cups never sat empty. The space itself gives you a family bar feeling. Looks like it would be a great locals spot. They had enough tables for any size groups and it was very clean. For appetizers we had the fried pickles and pork rinds. I'd give the fried pickles a 2/5, they had flavor but lacked crunch. The breading was missing on 80% of the pickle. The pork rinds, FRIEND, those were probably the highlight of my meal. The sizzle and pop, the crunch, flavor...I'm drooling just thinking about them again. I don't think I can ever have them from a bag again. 5/5 Main Coarse we ordered the mac-n-skilled with pulled pork, the kids chicken taco with tots, brisket stuff shells, and brisket Philly cheesesteak with a side of hush puppies. Mac-n-skillet, the meat was a tad bit dry but had a good amount of cheese. Creamy. Only downside was the pork. 3.5/5. The Brisket Philly was cheesy, meat was good, great flavor just a bit too greasy. Hush puppies were good, nothing stood out in particular. 4/5. The kids chicken taco and tots were ok. Not enough cheese and the tortilla was hard, tots were just right. 3.5/5. The brisket stuffed shells were unique, loved the flavor just a bit too much cheese to meat ratio for me personally. The brisket was cooked perfectly. Would order again. 5/5 We were in and out in less than an hour. We were never rushed and the atmosphere was warm. The prices are reasonable as well.

Second time we've been here both returning from the shore…read more Forgot: Edit. VERY pet friendly. First, the service is excellent and speedy. I appreciated the selection of local beers on draft too. Found prices to be very reasonable these days. Next, the sides are out of this world. The green beans and collard greens really compete with the best Grammy homemade ones. Mac and cheese, hush puppies, and chicken tenders were on point. I thought the portion sizes were good for $3 sides. I had the ahí tacos and a side of brisket. lol. I wanted to try the brisket! The tacos has a nice flavor with an excellent sauce but the tuna was unseasoned. The biggest issue is the taco sat in juices from the toppings and became soggy quickly. A little easier on the toppings and it would be a really good dish. The brisket. Man if you hype up your bbq it better be on point. It was not. Crazy crazy dry and not really tender either. I got the flavor they intended with the oak smoke but that was really poorly cooked brisket. If you can find a good main dish everything else is lined up for a great meal. Maybe make a meal of the sides? :)

We stopped here after a local overnight trip because it's conveniently located. They have a big…read morepastry pie selection. I got a cinnamon roll bigger than my hand to go when we checked out after breakfast. We were promptly greeted upon entry and sat in a booth. My husband covered cream chipped beef because that's not something we usually see on menus near us. I got biscuits and sausage gravy. The portions were HUGE. We could have done with a half serving of that was an option or shared. My husband thought his chipped beef was a little floury but my gravy was good. I did have to add some salt and pepper to my eggs which I guess I can understand that maybe people don't want them pre salted in case they are on a restricted diet. Pricing was reasonable for the portion size. $35 for 2 people with my to go pastry before tip. The restaurant has a bit of an old timer feel. It's been in business since 1947 which is pretty cool. They also have signs about closed areas for groups and they accept buses. If I'm in the area again, I think I'll try an eclair. My cinnamon roll was super moist which I was honestly pleasantly surprised by since it was a to go pastry. They also have a fridge with glass door that showed other to go options like the chopped beef and cinnamon apples.

Very friendly staff and exceptional value with fast service 3.5 stars. We were greeted, seated, and…read moreserved promptly. I got their daily breakfast special, 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 pancakes for $7 and my wife got an omelette with a biscuit, side of bacon and home fries. Nothing stood out, but at the same time nothing was bad. The omelette was a little oily but that's about it.

Not only did The River Burger Bar serve up an absolutely amazing burger, but the service was also…read moreoutstanding. I currently live in Oregon, but had come to the area where I grew up for family business. Admittedly, the time difference has always been very challenging for me whenever I return east, so I forget to eat until it's usually just about or past closing time for most joints. The staff didn't bat an eye when I sheepishly saddled in 30min to closing; hoping to not go to bed hungry...again. I was graciously served a juicy, flavorful burger with the warm, southern?/Appalachian? charm I don't realize I miss til I'm back home & it's right in front of me. The interior is comfy & no-nonsense. Don't change a thing folks!

I visited here during a vacation time this year. The town has a number of restaurants to choose…read morefrom and this was on the list. It felt in tune with the other members of the staff: Not a miss in step to ask or be told. On the mark ! If they didn't have it then questions were answered to what they had. Felt like a shot gun house in an old town where everyone was comfortable being there. Relaxing and enjoying. Food excellent for a first time try out.

Good,, just a sandwich on the run, but it was delicious and it was delivered to our table in record…read moretime! Bar tender was so patient and kind as 2 of us tried to recall a good white wine (we finally nailed it). Then he quizzed us about the kind of beer we'd like. He nailed mine immediately; my friend's took longer. But eventually he got hers too. A good experience all 'round. Corinne. Ross

Interesting place. We were in town and came due to the positive reviews. Unfortunately, we had to…read morewalk out a were informed by the bartender that it was self serve. Not just that... we had to open a tab with him at the bar for our iced teas and then walk to another window to order food (on a separate bill) and then pick up our food at another window. I didn't ask if we were required to bus the tables ourselves when we were done. Problem is, I'm in a walking boot and that's just not possible. The bartender just shrugged so we left. I'm not sure if that's the norm here or we hit a day they were under staffed as we're out of towners. Either way, I know it's an incomplete review, but it was an incomplete experience, so this is the best rating I can offer.

I had a perfect one night stay at The Farmhouse. It was spacious, clean, beautiful, and luxurious…read more This was my third time staying at a bed & breakfast but this was my best experience. Our room came with a complimentary bottle of wine, which was really nice. They also have a wine hour that is self service and is complimentary. You're allowed as much wine as you want. There's also complimentary charcuterie during the wine hour and it's nice to be able to mingle with other guests. Breakfast the morning of us checking out was delicious and a truly beautiful experience. I wish I was still there.

What an excellent place! From the details in the room, the attentive service from James the chef…read moreand Lilly our server for breakfast to the dinner with all courses paired with wine. A wonderful place to relax and just enjoy the view. Highly recommend and these 2 Floridians are thinking about when we can plan another getaway at this beautiful place! Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed!!

Maybe it was just not a great day or menu. However the cocktails were perfect And the service was…read moreimpeccable. I believe the add ons have overshadowed the prefix courses. Likely intentionally.The tofu pudding as one of the courses was Lackluster and disappointing and the crunchy black rice was a potential Tooth cracker. The main of guinea hen seemed sous vide into mush and the sauce was overly sweet. The wagyu beef main for an additional $55 was not even remotely worth it. It also seemed sous vide to a gray piece of meat that tasted like a hamburger. I would have expected a nice sear on both sides to honor the cut and caliber of beef. Everything else was generally good but nothing out of this world. I've had excellent meals here but $500 later I was left wishing I had made reservations somewhere else.

Maude & the Bear it was another unforgettable experience…read more As always, the service was exceptional--warm, attentive, and seamless. Every dish was as beautiful as it was delicious, and the combinations of flavors were imaginative in ways that continue to surprise us. Staunton is incredibly fortunate to have a chef of Ian's talent in our community. Thank you, Ian and Leslie, and the entire Maude & the Bear team, for the joy, creativity, and hospitality you bring to every meal. You have created something truly special, and we're grateful it's right here in Staunton.

Literally stumbled upon this restaurant at the tail end of a train riding road-trip…read more 2 Chessies outside...the restaurant is in an old freight station and beautiful inside. To the left is a large seating area that I didn't know was there until I went to the restroom. The bar is stunning. We were served by Jennifer. We shared artichoke dip; hubby had the lump crab cake sandwich with a side of coleslaw which he demolished, and I had the Toosday salad--delicious and a huge portion, with fresh pieces of apple, pecan, feta cheese and well prepared grill chicken. Had both the poppyseed and raspberry vinaigrette dressings which complimented the salad. Leftovers for me and no dessert. Great train area as well for train buffs.

This place was so beautiful! The food was amazing, little pricey but worth it for a date night !…read moreThe employees were extremely attentive and kind ! Highly recommend !

My family and I came here for dinner on a Tuesday night. We joined the waitlist before we left the…read morehouse since they've been so busy lately and our table was ready right when we got there which was great (we live about 10 minutes away). Our waitress Donna was the best, very attentive and sweet. For starters we got the cactus bloom which was good. For our entrees, I got the 6 oz. filet with green beans and fries as the side which was all delicious! My stepdaughter got the 6 oz. sirloin steak with the buttered corn and baked potato which she loved. My husband got the steak with rice and mashed potatoes. Overall had a great time, casual ambience. There were several birthdays which was fun.

I had sirloin steak. It was prepared perfect and had great flavor. Girlfriend had Ribs that were…read moreOK. There are plenty of servers. Ours was not so great. Chileded us when we asked for more water. Yelling happy birthday was more important. There was YELLING at the table in front, beside and behind us during our visit!! The ambiance was loud and not a good experience. To bad the food is good, we will not be returning.