This was our second visit to this hidden gem in just five weeks. We live in New Jersey and vacation…read moreat Smith Mountain Lake, and we've made this restaurant a special stop whenever we travel through the area. The food and service are outstanding. Brian was our server both times, and he even remembered what we ordered on our previous visit--a level of hospitality that's hard to find. I had the salmon, which was cooked perfectly, and my wife happily ordered the crab cakes again because they were just as delicious as she remembered. P.S. Don't leave without trying the Dreamsicle cheesecake--it was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal!

Wished we lived closer to this place and was not just visiting for the weekend! Everything about…read morethis place from the ambience, waitstaff, and food was perfection! Our waitress, I believe her name was Emily, was so sweet and very helpful when it came to deciding what to order. She was very personable, and we chatted with her about all kinds of things whenever she'd come by the table. This place had comfortable booths, and a lovely bar. They have a great happy hour menu, which we ordered from. Do not miss the truffle popcorn. I am still dreaming of this! Truffle oil and parmesan cheese on perfectly popped and salted popcorn. We also had the hot honey and Parmesan chicken wings which were crisp and delicious, and a harvest salad. So good. We would be here all the time if we lived close. Do not miss this place if you are in town!

We had the opportunity to enjoy Easter brunch here, and it delivered the kind of experience you…read morehope for on a holiday morning. The atmosphere struck the right balance. Upscale without being stiff, comfortable without losing that polished feel. I ordered the jambalaya, and it was a standout. Well layered flavor, not overly heavy, with a nice balance of spice and richness. The proteins were cooked properly and the vegetables still had structure, which matters in a dish like that. It felt intentional, not just thrown together for a brunch menu. Across the table, the Eggs Benedict was equally strong. The hollandaise was smooth and properly seasoned, not overly lemony or thick, and the eggs were cooked right where they should be. That is often where places miss, but this one didn't. Dessert was where things really elevated. The strawberry cheesecake was clean, bright, and not overly sweet, with a good texture that held together without being dense. The chocolate Rasberry glutin-free dessert torte, was rich in the right way. Deep chocolate flavor without crossing into heavy or overwhelming. Service was attentive without hovering, and timing between courses was well paced, which is not easy on a busy holiday like Easter. Overall, this is a place that clearly pays attention to execution. Not just presentation, but flavor, balance, and consistency. That is what separates a good brunch from one you remember. We will be back.

First time going to Tori Blue at The Bella Vista Hotel across the mall…read more We went Sunday after church, but before 11:00am. Pretty much empty, but if you don't like crowds, very welcoming. The decor is very nice, casual setting. Brunch menu available. My son and our daughter-in-law and my 18 month old grandson. Immediately given the choice of table with added highchair. We had 2 chicken and waffle plates and 1 shrimp and grits. $16.50 My chicken and waffles were acceptable, but I've had better. Chicken tenders seemed to be overly battered, diced potatoes were fine. $14.50 a plate. Service was good, did not have to wait for anything. Ambiance once again, very nice, clean, no smells. Recommend going and checking it out. Lots of other plates in the brunch menu.

We had dinner here once but will be back. Probably the best dining in Lynchburg. We had one classic…read moremeal of steak with fries and one innovative tune entrée, both successes. Steak was a bit chewy but that's not unusual for hanger steak; very tasty and nicely grilled, with a good chimichurri on the side. Great fries. Seared rare tuna with fascinating set of flavors including shishito peppers, avocado, and a sauce. Potato gnocchi. Excellent. I saw a slightly different set of ingredients on last year's menu, so the chef is tweaking. Also a fine beet & goat cheese salad. Made a fine cocktail to my specifications. Well curated wine list. Service was fine, very cool ambience. Hip set of people sipping at the bar.

Best bartenders and drinks in Lynchburg...I promise!…read more it also has a large bartop so you can bring a small group or of course make a reservation. Also, they are doing brunch which is terrific!

Great setting with a variety of seating (high tops, low tops & picnic tables) outside. Dogs are…read moreclearly welcome. And ours appreciated the pets from our server. It's next to a small playground and new amphitheater, so I'm sure this place gets quite busy on weekends. We all enjoyed our lunches; just unfortunate that it took well over a half hour to receive them. Since we were traveling home to OH, we weren't too keen for a laid back lunch.

So there were a few good things and a few things that to be improved…read more Pros - It's in a great location. Terrific ambiance. We got seated much more quickly than we thought. One person in our party said her salad had the best dressing she's ever had. The fried pickles were good. The shrimp was good. One bartender was good. Cons - We walked in and basically weren't sure what to do. There was a woman at we thought was a hostess stand, but she never said anything to us. We finally asked if we needed to check in with her to get seated. We did. But it was kind of weird. One bartender was awful. Never made eye contact. Wouldn't take any orders. Acted like she wanted to be anywhere else. I thought the Caesar salad was ok. It came with lacquered salmon. I would have loved the salmon, but not lacquered. It couldn't be made to order. Ok fine. I ordered it the way it was described. There was nothing lacquered about that salmon. It also was shredded on top of the salad and was maybe two ounces. That's ridiculous. Our server wasn't very helpful and not very attentive. I'm sure many people have had great experiences there, but I'm not sure I would take the time to go back.

Great atmosphere. The steak and salad was awesome!…read more Service was great also! Clean, great ambience.

Thanks to Jackson at the bar had chili and either the buffalo chicken or crab dip. Took his…read morerecommendation and had the Buffalo chicken dip. Wow. Jackson was dead on. Jackson runs a great bar. On a Monday I would expect it to be slow and it was but he makes sure to be personable and on point with the servers that need his assistance. He gets it. Really recommend I&A.

I was in Lynchburg for a work trip and stayed in one of the hotels across the street. Shakers…read morepopped up as an easy, nearby option for dinner after a long drive. My colleague and I came in and were seated promptly. This place carries the vibe of a scratch kitchen. I figured the food here will be good. Sure enough, it was. My seven-dollar bowl of chili came with chips and was packed with protein, perfect for a traveling worker. I wasn't expecting the chips! My colleague's ribs looked good, but I could tell they were dry, even with the sauce on them. Thanks for a calm dinner!

Unfortunately the food didn't live up to expectations. It was underwhelming in flavor and not very…read morefresh. I may give it another try in the future.

Amazing! More than I could ever ask for. First, amazing…read morestaff! I went in bright and early 6:45am. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. Get the CINNAMON RAISIN PANCAKES, while you still can. Perfect crust! So cinnamon-y sweet I ate the whole thing without syrup! Soft scrambled eggs were like heaven. Pork sausage links were so juicy. The grilled potato's so, so good, paired with the sausage it was the perfect amount of salt. I also got a side of sautéed mushrooms, you cannot go wrong with that combo if you love all of these things. The chef really cares for his craft. The vibe of the Acorn Hill Lodge And Bistro is absolutely adorable. Neon light sign in the window, Christmas lights wrapped around supports. Not too bright, not too dark. Again, perfect for early morning! They have more amenities and businesses on sight I hope to check out in the future. No photos, I ate it all too fast. Sorry, not sorry. 10/10! Get those Pancakes!

The service was terrible. The waitress didn't come to our table, I had to flag her down to just ask…read morefor water. We waited 45 minutes for our meals, and it was not busy at all. The waitress never apologized or explained. I had to ask for a box and the check because she was just looking at me without saying anything. Also the food wasn't fantastic either. The eggs weren't totally cooked, the quesadilla was soggy on one side, and I asked for an English muffin but got white bread instead. We asked for berries on the French toast and that was not added. For waiting 45 minutes the meal wasn't anything special. Im giving it a 2 star because the food wasn't disgusting and the environment was relaxing and laid back, oh and the friendly black cat when we walked in was cute.

While coming to visit Jefferson's Poplar Forest we had lunch at this restaurant. The atmosphere and…read moresetting is very pleasant and nice. Service was good. We had the mussel appetizer that was exceptionally good. The for lunch had the Cajun Neighbor, which was good, and the Blackened Mahi Sandwich, which was a bit dry. We would return if back in the area.

While in town for my niece's college graduation, my mom and I stopped here just for dessert. The…read moregirls at the hostess station were distracted so we kind of stood there waiting to be seated for an unnecessary amount of time. Annoyed me slightly! This place also had an odd smell. Sitting outside on their patio was appealing to me and more pleasant than dining inside. The weather was perfect during our visit! Our server was prompt in taking our orders. She did a good job throughout. I got the chocolate cake and my mom got the strawberry cheesecake. Both were equally delicious!!! The portions were huge and the prices were pretty cheap. The Neighbors Place is a great family friendly restaurant. I was very impressed with their overall food and drink menu options. My only regret is not coming here sooner. Highly recommend!

Dish is my go to for all occasions…read more This visit was with a friend visiting from Georgia. We had items from the basic menu along with the daily specials. All delicious as always. Staff here is always very welcoming.

I just moved to Lynchburg a month ago and experienced dining downtown last night (for the first…read moretime) and it really made me question if I will ever go downtown again to eat out. I have several issues but will start with the first one that really bothers me: 1. As I approached the restaurant I noticed this homeless man walking around the block with a walker. I was in Dish from 5 - 6:30 and this homeless man came in THREE times to go into the bathroom (he was not a customer). This was not only a huge turn off but IMO a sanitary issue of him going into the bathroom doing who knows what. I saw the expression on the waitress face like she did not know what to do. Was there a manager working? Is this how it is at every restaurant in town that they allow homeless people in to use the bathroom? Are there homeless shelters for people in town to provide care and feeding for them? 2. I ordered a glass of wine on the Happy Hour menu and it was weak, like water was added to it. 3. I ordered the Smoke Salmon encrusted in Puff Pastry and the puff pastry was not cooked all the way (it was clearly visible that it was not a golden brown but rather a pale yellow. I just hope my future experiences in this lovely town on much better than I experienced last night. And one more thing, I have stomach issues today, and all I can think of is the cooks using that bathroom where this homeless guys went in 3 times in 90 minutes. I question how this is not Board of Health Violation.

This place is great! Oddly enough we ended uo here at 10am for breakfast while a tire gets repaired…read moredown the road. It wouldn't have been my first choice looking online but I'm glad we came! Breakfast was excellent and coffee was solid. Service was great too! Smoky inside as it is a bar so we sat outside and it was fine.

Classic Lynchburg hot dog shop. My first visit in 45+ years. Excellent wings and fried pickles…read more Great dive bar!