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.

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!

food was definitely decent not the greatest yet not the worst. Service and attitude of server was…read moreatrocious. Both our table and table next to us had to go run around the restaurant trying to find silverware when server does not even think to bring it and same with the check.

Thunderbird Café, a local gem right off the main road and super close to Massanutten Resort. The…read morediner-style vibe is lively, fast-paced, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. Kevin (yes, we're naming names!) was hands down one of the best servers--friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations that had us ready to come back before we even left. Must-haves: Chicken tenders, Waffles,Fried potatoes, don't skip the variety of mimosa flavors--they're the perfect brunch bonus

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.

After stopping for the night after a long drive, we started looking for a place for dinner and…read morefound Kathy's. Food was good and service pleasant. Ambiance was nice, we were the only ones eating at the time. If you'd like to see Confederate memorabilia, you will like Kathy's I would also recommend Shenandoah Caverns.

We randomly stopped here after going to Luray and headed to the nearby battlefield and it was a…read moregreat choice. I'd never had fried bologna, which i honestly thought wasn't a real food. But it's real and it was really good. Husband thought the burger and hot dog were top notch. Both came with chips and a pickle. And the price was excellent - less than Subway or McDonald's or the like. My only complaint is that I will probably never be in the area again.

Excellent food and outstanding service. The shrimp and grits were flavorful and perfectly prepared,…read moreand the cornbread was delicious. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

I've only tried the chicken and waffles, but they never disappoint. The sweet potato waffle with…read morethe cinnamon is absolutely amazing, and the chicken is always crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I also tried the bread pudding. I love bread pudding, but this one just wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. The café itself is small, cozy, and welcoming. They have a small bar area, indoor seating, and a customer restroom that's tucked away in the back. When I stopped in, there were several people dining in, and it had a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Down Home Cafe, especially if you're looking for a comforting brunch or a laid-back Sunday meal. I'll definitely be back for those chicken and waffles! Oh! Open parking!

Honestly amazing worth to recommend to colleagues and a need to hangout with family so it's a nice…read moreplace yummy and delicious meals every choice is really nice speaking of

The service was great -- we had two gentlemen assist us, and I believe one was the owner. They were…read morepersonable, friendly, and most importantly attentive. My drink was never left empty. I ordered a Reuben sandwich with coleslaw. They make their own Thousand Island dressing and coleslaw, all using fresh ingredients. The corned beef was sliced thin and perfectly cooked. It was a very good Reuben, and the coleslaw was fantastic. (If you love Reubens, you definitely know when a place shouldn't be allowed to make one -- The Fountain Grill gets a solid stamp of approval.) As for the atmosphere, it's a simple, booth-style family restaurant -- comfortable and intimate. I liked the place and the people.

We visited this beautiful southern cuisine restaurant today with a large family of eight! And we…read morewere wowed from the moment we walked in door! The beautiful modern dining room is spacious, warm, inviting, and modern! We were greeted immediately and we're told that we can sit at any table that we would like to! For our families that was huge, because we have an infant in comfortability is key! The food was hot and delicious and they even were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions! This restaurant is definitely a 10 out of 10 for food, atmosphere and service! I would highly recommend!

I was finally able to make a visit to this place. It's in a strip mall along with other businesses…read moresuch as Kohls, Finesse Salon Studios and across from Publix Super Market. Theres plenty of parking and they have a small area for outside seating. As you walked in, there's plenty of seating, they have an open kitchen concept, a side room for special events or meetings (25 people capacity) but it's their mission that caught my interest as cashier/ hostess Lexi explains to me. This company spreads and provides charity catering throughout the community with multiple outlets. Lexi was very patient as she explains how the menu works. I ordered 3 items: 1) Loaded baked potato 2) Fried fish 3) Chicken and waffles. I just wanted to taste the baked potato without any protein on top. I don't know what it was that had an off taste, maybe the butter. The potato itself was soft topped with cheese, green onions and a little bland. The chicken and waffle were tasty. The fried chicken wasn't as crispy as I would like it but it was well seasoned and the waffle was soft. There are so many options for your sides. So for the fried fish, the appearance looks delicious but it was very thin and dry. Even with the tartar sauce it was still dry. I was really looking forward to it. The sides I selected were fries and hope cakes (which are sweet corn bread). Their beverages are on point, I got their lemonade and sweet tea. Lexi was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant is only opened on Fridays-Sundays for regular business but since they do multiple catering events, they are open 7 days a week. They also offer Sunday brunch between the hours of 9a-3p which the entire dining room is open with mocktail and coffee station. There isn't a buffet during the brunch but a la carte off the menu. I would make a return visit to try their brunch menu in the near future.

I love love diner for. This place is an oldie but a goodie. Cash only place. Limited seating but if…read moreyou time it right it's perfect.

Took just under an hour to be served a Reuben, which wasn't very good. I should have gone to…read moreArby's. Maybe the server was just having a bad day but not very pleasant Typical 1950s style diner. Makes Waffle House a gourmet experience by comparison.