We visited Salamander Middleburg on a busy holiday weekend. Luckily, we were able to get a table at Gold Cup. Our server was fantastic. Not only was he knowledgeable of the menu and very attentive, he also recommended a server at Harriman's Grill. We tried a few items on the menu and enjoyed them all. We started with the wings. They were gluten free, which was a huge plus. I got the sauce on the side which allowed me to try them all. We also got the fries. Very crispy and lightly salted. Because it was Sunday, sushi was the special of the week. Very nice selection of rolls. Everything was fresh and really good. We truly enjoyed our experience. read more

Gold Cup Wine Bar - Side of fries - New American Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

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This place is pretty cool for the area. They have a dedicated sushi chef on certain nights and often change the "taco" selection. I had the chicken tacos one night and they said they were changing to beef the next night. I excitingly went to get the new selection, to go. When I got to my room, it was a quesadilla! So not a taco. Very nice staff tho. Corkage is $50. read more

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Beautiful views, great service, and the food was well prepared for varied taste. Recommended for a quick getaway in the beautiful hills of Middleburg, Virginia. read more

This iis for the Gold Cup bar ----- Slow service. The staff is nice but slow. Maui sandwich is just ok. The bread is wet with butter, too much!! Fish needed some flavor. Had the carnitas tacos and they were better. But again, why dip the tortillas in butter or oil? Makes them just greasy. Wings were good. I know it's bar food but it should be better here. You expect it to be! read more

Once again we find a 2 star experience behind a 5 star sign. Nothing, not food, not service, not ambiance was free of failure... A disappointment all the way around. This was my 3rd and final visit....better luck in the future. read more

This establishment is located within the Salamander resort and has two sections for the bar and sit down restaurant. We ate in the restaurant side for lunch. We got the french onion grilled cheese and salamander burger and chicken tenders. The French onion grilled cheese was very rich and I upgraded to get a salad in place of the chips or fries that it comes with. I ordered a caesar salad but they brought me the local salad. When mentioned to the server, they did not offer to rectify the incorrect order and just apologized that the wrong salad was brought out. I was okay with the local salad but for a high end restaurant I would have expected an offer to rectify the incorrect food item and for them to bring out the correct one. The salamander burger was juicy and moist although we were not asked how we'd like the meat to be cooked which was also odd. The chicken tenders were very juicy and tender. Overall, the food was good but service can be improved for the caliber of the restaurant especially for how much each item was for a lunch menu. read more

This restaurant is in the Salamander resort. Service is fantastic and Manuel our server was excellent. Definitely provided 5 star service. The food was excellent and tasty. The ambiance and view from the restaurant is peaceful and beautiful. The place is very clean. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is for the price the quantity is pitiful. $41 for two small lamp chops, $25 for 6 pieces of chicken wings, $19 for a mocktail. Even for a 5 star resort that is a bit too much. For me and my wife 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 1 soda and 1 glass of wine cost $135. The food was good but nothing spectacular or memorable for me to come back and pay that price again. read more

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I like Gold Cup Wine Bar for what it is: a quick-ish dinner that is slightly less pricey than Harriman's for guests staying at Salamander. There are "hit's" and "misses." We really enjoyed the pecan fried shrimp and mussels, but the tempura shrimp was mushy and apple pie sundae didn't seem terribly impressive for what was described. Service was decent. We didn't enjoy the gnats that kept flying around during our dinner. We also didn't enjoy the $65 charge for Prosecco that we saw on the menu as $24. Salamander is one of the few restaurants I know that write pricing on their menu as by the ounce versus by the glass then bottle; they wrote $14/$24. I'm closing with: you get what you get read more

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Even though this restaurant/bar is pricey, it was one of our favorites to visit for years. However, the consistently poor service and mediocre food are no longer worth the premium to eat here. We still enjoy going to Salamander to frolic or take advantage of the spa, but pass on Gold Cup. You will appreciate better food in downtown Middleburg, especially at KSOB. read more

Great location obviously, not good food or drinks. Plan ahead and get a reservation at Harriman's. 1. Reservation: won't hurt, you can always walk in. 2. Big bar area, decent drinks, but not all good 3. Food: 3 stars at best For such a nice place, they could really up their quality and taste especially for the price they charge. - cheese and charcuterie board: 2 stars. meat pate thing was horrible. totally not edible with funny smell. Our waitress fully agreed, still did not change it or solve it. The usual brie and goat cheese were fine and they have this god-awful cheese. I didn't think it would be possible for me to hate cheese as I love all of them, but they found a horrible thing here. WORST CHEESE ever can be found here. - ahi poke: is okay but the thick and super hard wonton it came with was horrible. How do they think this hard thing goes well with tuna that was practically melting in mouth? We only went this far, it was so bad, we decided to have entrée elsewhere. 4. Ambience: super dark inside. But i always loved it. Bright and hot outside. Won't hurt to bring bug spray as they don't have any. All in all, eat at the other restaurant that is a few steps away and 1 tree away if you're sitting outside. World of difference in quality of food and service. read more

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Return visit to Gold Cup, never dissapoints. Great food and excellent service. This place makes you feel like royalty with very good prices. Drinks were phenomenal and can't compete with the atmosphere. Shout out to LArby, our server went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. read more

Not bad but I'd suggest maybe trying a restaurant in old town Middleburg if you're staying at the salamander! Had lunch here and it wasn't amazing but wasn't bad. Burrata was good read more

Gold Cup Wine Bar - Burrata - New American Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

We came here to stop in on a day of touring Middleburg and wanted to have a mid day drink. The bar area had less seats then I expected and they had a 20 minute wait for a table even though half the tables were empty. We were able to find the last few seats at the bar though they do allow you to order from the bar and sit in the gorgeous lobby instead. We ordered two glasses of wine which were great but obviously really expensive. I was surprised there cocktail selection wasn't more vast but they had some nice mocktail options. Food portions looked huge but we didn't eat here. The prices were really high for certain items and nothing really stood out as unique or interesting. The truffle fries were $17 for an appetizer and they looked pretty thick cut. I think if they lowered the prices a bit it would be more enticing to eat here but we found better food deals in downtown Middleburg. read more

Excellent food, wine, and service in a beautiful yet casual setting. Pianist played in the background the evening we were there. read more

Gold Cup Wine Bar - Hazelnut brownie sundae - New American Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

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We used to come here often, up until about 1.5 - 2 years ago. Recently we came as a family and the service was mediocre boarding on bad. Things were forgotten, the server wasn't friendly at all and she was also gone for long periods of time. The quality of the food was decent, but not great, definitely not worth the EXTREMELY HIGH PRICES they charge! We've been to Harriman's many times as well, but with all the local food options in the area now, I just can't see coming back to spend money on a poor dining experience. read more

Salamander An extremely classy gem hidden within the Salamander Resort. In a handful of visits I've been consistently impressed by the quality of the food. They have wonderful, shareable appetizers and their entrees evidence a high level of talent in the kitchen. The red meat dishes came out perfectly cooked and they always have a selection of seafood dishes on hand. The service has been consistently good showing an attention to detail in their hiring as well as their food. But the best thing about this place is the beautiful decor and ambiance. They have beautiful indoor seating, a wonderful deck if you prefer outdoor seating, and even "formal living room" style seating options in an adjoining room which is perfect for after dinner chats with a group of friends. One of the best date night destinations in NOVA for sure. My favorite time to come is for lunch during a nice day where you can opt to take a walk after your meal. They have acres of beautiful grounds with a number of areas to sit and talk with your date or with a group of friends. read more

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A few weeks ago, we stopped at Gold Cup, which we've been to a few times, and sat on the patio for a late lunch. We waited a full 15 minutes before our server even came to pour water. We waited another 25 minutes to get our food; my husband's pork sandwich was stone cold. Our server never came to refill our water glasses or coffee or ask whether the food was okay. He finally showed up after we'd eaten, and only after we had to ask another server for him. When we handed our server our card to pay, he disappeared for 15 minutes, and we flagged down another person to go in search of him and our card and bill. She returned with our card and bill without a word. She didn't apologize or anything. Just sorta tossed the bill holder on the table and walked away. Needless to say, we didn't leave a tip. This was far below the service we expect for such a restaurant. We won't ever be coming back. read more

The two dashing bartenders Daniel and Jacob were very engaging and delightful to be around. All the qualities a bartender should have! A few days prior I spoke with Diane, one of the nicest supervisors I've encountered, about her recommendations for dishes to try, and she could not have been more spot on! Will definitely have to come back for sure. read more

Gold Cup Wine Bar - Mocktail - New American Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

The ambiance here is amazing and wine selection is superb. Absolutely love the vibe here & have had many wonderful experiences here. Wait staff is friendly and food is outstanding (expensive, but worth it). read more

I have tried everything from the chicken wings, fried fish to the pork chops and unfortunately have not had a good experience with any of the food items at Gold Cup, while the wait staff here are incredible and Ben at the adjoining Salamander Spa is THE BEST massage therapist anywhere read more

Dropped by here on our way to dinner and grabbed a cheese board, crab dip, and a bottle of wine. Our server, Lucky, offered expert advice on what was available and we heavily enjoyed both our dishes. Sitting on the patio was so lovely! read more

This bar was superb. I was what I would characterize as "annoying" and asked for something not on the menu. I asked for a mojito - with the blackberry purée I saw they had for other drinks. I also noted I don't like it to be very sweet. It was perfect --the tartness from the lime really shined through, and it was a really yummy drink. Kudos to the bartender who unfortunately I don't remember his name, but he was excellent. read more

I like Gold Cup and eat there several times a year but I'm less impressed as time goes on. The good: The setting, Salamander, is beautiful and it's great that you can eat and drink in the hotel's lobby that's somehow grand and cozy at once. Cocktails, while quite pricey ($21 for most) are very good. Food seems to have gone downhill: really good if also pricey sushi roles are gone and a Bahn Mi I had on my last visit served on ciabatta (?) and covered with nearly tasteless slaw. When I asked a waiter for "hot peppers" ( the menu promised habaneros) he brought me...black pepper. When he asked how things were and I said "well, okay" (the sandwich was edible but I didn't like it) he just nodded and walked away. I thought they might want feedback. I'll be back again because I've had good experiences in the past but I'm cooling on a place that was once a favorite. read more

The Gold Cup bar is exceptional. My party and I recently met for evening drinks and snack and were welcomed by Sam Gerges. Sam displayed a high level of hospitality and professionalism. On our past visits, it was Jose Curci who held this very high standard. While we will miss the relationship and rapport that we had with Jose, Sam is continuing this great legacy of maintaining this highest level of hospitality and customer service. Thank you Sam for making our evening soirée a beautiful experience. OD read more

It's my second time here and loved it. Great place, cauliflower was amazing. Our server Aubrey was so sweet and helpful with great food recommendations. The outdoor tent was quiet and cozy with a great heater. Highly recommended read more

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We ate at the Gold Cup for three Fridays in a row hoping the next visit would be better than the last. For our first Friday ever at Salamander, we were seated next to the swinging and very busy kitchen door. Tables were available in the main bar...first come first served. The second Friday we were seated in the back hall on the way to the bathrooms. It was prom night and the bathrooms were very busy with prom dresses swishing our seats every minute or so. The third Friday, we were again seated in the back hallway next to a 3 generation family of six...two of which were under 5. Other than having noises and funny faces aimed our way, dinner proceeded very slowly while being faced with many shenanigan. The kids were raised up to sit on the deep window sill and proceeded to yank on the floor length drapes and drum the walls with their feet. The final straw was when Dad reached behind my husband and pulled out the port-a-potty chair. It was used in the bathroom but we all got to hear how great little man did on his potty. I tried to talk to the hostess who eyed me wearily and muttered "I'm sorry". Well, I'm sorry too that I will not be frequenting the Salamander resort again. Too bad really...we live here in town and would enjoy a nice venue. read more

It was a beautiful spring-like Sunday and a few friends and I decided to head out to Salamander Resort for an afternoon of brunching and antiquing to celebrate. I had been excited to check out Salamander Resort for a while now and was immediately struck by the vastness and beauty of everything. Everything was chicly decorated and fit perfectly with the horse country theme. Lots of eye candy for sure! As for the actual restaurant itself, I think that there is still a lot of training that needs to happen before the dining experience matches what the hotel should be. Service was quite awkward: + My friend asked for a latte but got a cappucino instead and they completely forgot about another friend's tea order. + They just assumed we were there for their brunch buffet so they left us alone without any information about what was on there or what it costs. We eventually asked for a menu and decided to order from there. + Service was slow in general and did not check on us or refill our waters. Food was okay: + I was surprised to see they had a sushi menu with some interesting fusion choices! It was fun to try new roll choices (including one with everything bagel seasoning) but it quite honestly something I would skip the next time I came back. It just doesn't seem to be a house specialty (For example: Roll was loosely packed and the cream cheese was cut into a cold block so the flavors did not melt into each other like it should.) + That being said my friend's crab cake looked fabulous and a few bites of the sides we ordered like mac and cheese and papas bravas (a huge portion!) were delicious. I really want to like this place so I know I will come back for a return visit and hopefully by then they will have the service kinks worked out. read more

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This place was great! Amazing service, but also delicious food! And they also give you plenty. The two night I stayed here was a pleasure. The cornbread was the best I have ever had and the strawberry donuts were out of this world. MELT IN YOUR MOUTH! You could tell that everything was made in house. OH, and the crab cake blt, BOMB!!! Full of crab meat and barely any bread! I highly recommend if you are a guest, or if you are just driving through in town. read more

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2.5 stars. So, I adore the atmosphere - right smack dab in the middle of the gorgeous Salamander out in the VA countryside, you find yourself in a lovely wine bar with great views, and if you go into the billiard room you find three giant TVs, comfortable seating, and a pool table, which is a super fun atmosphere and a great place to enjoy Sunday football games - and that's exactly what my husband and I did a few Sundays back during a wedding weekend getaway at the Salamander. Now, here's the big caveat - this particular Sunday was also the last Sunday of the Middleburg film festival, and the place was JAMMED. I mean, beyond jammed to the point where we got there around 11:00am in the morning, staked out seats in front of the TV, and pretty much never left for the entire day, while people all around us fought for tables (you were mixing the film festival crowd, the Sunday brunch crowd, AND the sports-watchers crowd). So, admittingly, I wonder how much some of my experience was affected due to the sheer crowd sizes. Anyway, I digress. So, onto the food and drinks. My husband and I started with two bowls of the chili (special of the day) and since this was a brisk, chilly day, I admit it was perfect. It was delicious too. I also had a bloody mary (they made it spicy as I requested) and my husband had a beer. All was going well so far. Then, when it was time to order another round of drinks and settle in to watch the games, we waited...and waited...and waited. Probably at least 30 minutes (and this is when it started to get really crowded - to the point where a family of 3 joined a woman who was eating by herself - everyone was desperate for a table)! Once we did get the attention of our server, they were out of the first cocktail I wanted but I liked the one I ordered as a substitute (my husband kept drinking beer). After a little while longer, my husband decided to order food and ordered the LowCountry BBQ Chicken, but the server must have misheard him because what came out (after a lengthy wait, again) was the Virginian, which was pork. It was pretty loud in there by this point so maybe she heard "Virginian" when he said "Chicken"? It's possible. My husband hates pork so he requested he get the chicken, and what came out was wrong once again - the Chicken Sandwich (well...at least it was chicken). At least it was the protein he wanted so he ate it. The server apologized for the error(s) and comped one of my drinks. The food was fine - nothing special (we did both like the chili a lot). All in all, I say 2.5 stars because of the following combination: 4 for atmosphere, 2.5 for food, and 1 for service. I definitely think it wasn't all our server's fault, though - she was clearly overwhelmed by the number of people (as were other members of the staff) and that's management's fault - they should have been better prepared, gotten more staff, etc. I'll have to time my next visit to the Salamander on a non-film festival weekend! read more

So bad. The food is so overpriced and so incredibly mediocre. I got the cauliflower because it came highly recommended and it was barely edible. read more

Salamander never fails to disappoint and provide poor service. Went last night to meet 6 girlfriends, with a reservation for 7, at 645-7pm, in the Gold Cup bar by the fireplace. The table was only set for 6, so we had to grab a chair from a neighboring table. Our waiter came around a few minutes later to fill water glasses, but even though he was standing right next to me, failed to bring me a water glass, utensils, or menu. When he came back a few minutes later to take drink orders, I had to directly ask for the glass, etc -- he certainly wasn't bringing them on his own! It then took 15 min for our drinks to arrive, and another 10 min for him to come back for our food order. Five ordered appetizers (1 burrata, 2 cauliflower, 2 shrimp), one a ceasar salad with salmon, and one a pizza. It took 1 hr 15 min for our food to arrive!! Unbelievable. Halfway through the food wait, the waiter came around to refill water and ask about a second round of drinks. We all had another round -- bc, no food -- and kept waiting. Finally five of us got our food, and then we waited 5 more minutes for the other two ladies to get their plates. The food itself was fine. 9 As we were mostly done with our food, the waiter comes back and quietly asks only one end of the table if they would like another drink. It wasn't until he brings them that the ladies notice, and are surprised, so ask if they can get another drink as well. The waiter responds, "Oh, I didn't know you wanted another." Response: "Not surprising, as you never asked us!" ‍ Shortly after he left, a large group came into the room, started playing pool, and the noise level turned into a sports bar during a finals match. We had to shout at each other to be heard. Our drinks arrived, and we requested the waiter say something to the group, or get the manager. 10 minutes later, the manager arrived, and said nothing to the group, just apologized for the noise with the excuse "they had a business reception and have had a bit to drink." With that lack of action, we quickly asked for our checks so we could leave, as the noise and raucousness was too much. That took another almost 10 minutes to complete, and we then gladly walked out. One of the ladies had a word with the manager about the terrible service as we left, and he just apologized, but nothing else. read more

Gold Cup Wine Bar - New American Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

Visited Salamander Resort & Spa on New Year's Day. Gold Cup Wine Bar is really charming and cozy, great ambiance for a drink or two. The food could be better. Drinks & Cocktails are a bit overpriced.The bar is understaffed... I had half empty basket of French fries which is for additional cost . Didn't complain since fries were crumbling. 4 stars only for ambiance read more

Gold Cup Wine Bar - New American Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

Straight facts. Forbes has a very strict rating system. This resort has a 5 star rating. As someone who maintained a 4 star rating and traveled to multiple 5 star properties for many years, I can tell you how difficult it is to maintain that rating every year. It's grueling and there are specific requirements. The Salamander does not meet the requirements of a 5 star hotel and is not in the class of any 4 star hotel or restaurant that I have been to in the United States. The service and attention to detail are just not there. Room was fine, not exceptional, spa is bottom of the barrel for that level and the service is barely 1 star. read more

Way to make a first impression. The Salamander Resort is really big on appearance--as are its patrons--so from the jump, I felt pretty good about the place. Warm woods and a very home like feel... maybe if you're a Vanderbilt. Nevertheless, the Gold cup wine bar seems to only use pockets of well-heeled revelers as boundaries as it is literally dead center the resort's main area. There was a bar but I couldn't get to it; no matter, the seating was luxurious and comfortable enough so I didn't do my normal barfly perching. The wine and cocktail list was, of course, sufficient for me though I must agree with some of the other Yelpers that the actually food ranged from pretty good to 'are you serious?` I'm not that big on VA wines, at least not the reds I selected. Of the whites, the Jefferson select was my favorite. The others were some degree too metallic and even earthy on the nose. All in all, it's a glorious looking hangout spot with a few notable tidbits to eat. But I think the best things here come by glass...and occasionally by bottle. read more

Gold Cup Wine Bar - The wine sells itself... - New American Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

Delicious from top to bottom. The service was excellent, the drinks were out of this world, the food was solidly good. The atmosphere quite literally cannot be beat. The price is a little high, to be honest. Though I don't really regret paying it. read more

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Stopped in on Friday evening at 5 had cocktails with appetizer & dinner very nice atmosphere Alejandro our waiter was very professional and knowledgeable we will be back read more

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Had lunch here twice. It's kind of expensive - watch out for the $6 soda water - but we enjoyed our meals. I had the shrimp tacos and my husband had the turkey sandwich. Both were good. The sandwich could be improved with a pickle or something to give a little crunch. We had great service. All in all, we like the Gold Cup and it has a good vibe (except for the hallway seating). read more

THE GLUTEN-FREE MASON JAR CHOCOLATE CAKE IS MONEY. Meaning, "ridiculously good" for all you old folks. The layers consist of rich GF-floured chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and root beer cream. I normally hate anything root beer flavoured but the cream was subtle and very foamy. The jar is surrounded by a delicious housemade vanilla bean ice cream and toasted GF granola and hazelnuts. Seriously. The best GF dessert I've had in a long while. They rotate the menu items seasonally here but Tom, our server (who was wonderful), assured me that the chocolate cake is staying put. I think it'll be a house favourite. read more

Gold Cup Wine Bar - Gluten-free mason jar chocolate cake w/mousse and root beer cream with toasted GF granola, hazelnuts, and vanilla ice cream. - New American Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

Had lunch out at the Wine Bar this weekend. Service and kitchen struggled. Server was super polite and quick to greet us, but once drink orders went in it took over 20 mins for us to get them. Server said bartender was "slammed", which I understand, but would expect a manager to jump back behind the bar to assist or at least come to our table to apologize. The apps we ordered took awhile to come out and were cold. So I assume they sat waiting to be served. The last issue is my child's order was screwed up, and instead of the kitchen fixing it before sending it out it was obvious they scraped off the dressing and sent it out. On the positive side, my wife had sushi which she thought was great. We have been here before and enjoyed it. Hopefully this is just a covid period bump in the road. But for what you are paying I expect the service and attention to details to be higher. read more

One would expect a meal @ Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg to be perfection, especially because of the prices, but it wasn't very good. We had a party of eight for lunch and the majority said their meal was just "so-so". I had an over-cooked burger with bland fries (and they charge you extra for the fries!). Someone had a dried out rockfish sandwich and after telling the waitress it wasn't very good and ordered something else, they didn't even comp her lunch or send a manager over. I realize we are going through tough times but this is an uppity resort with high prices. Their food could use some improvement. read more