Another great lunch at this gem in downtown Waynesboro! We love the antique vibes and yummy food…read moreselections!! This time we got the chicken salad. I got mine on a wrap and she got hers on a berry wheat bread toast. Both were excellent! The staff were friendly and attentive! Such a great spot!!

I've been going to Stella Bella and Lucy's since they first opened and can't believe I've never…read moreleft a review. This Charming (yes, a capital C) place opened in downtown Waynesboro, Va as one of the first spots to help turn downtown around. With a miss-mash of antiques everywhere you turn, including old china for serving, you can't escape its eclectic creativeness. It has become a staple for brunch and lunch every day they are open. On a recent Thursday I found my self off from work so I met up with a friend for lunch. They were packed, luckily I knew to call ahead to make a reservation. Highly recommend! Although if you don't, they have a large communal table available too. The great thing about SBL is that everything is great. My favorite soup is the tomato basil bisque. I've had a variety of their salads and sandwiches as well and have never been disappointed. But on Thursdays I just learned, they have the grilled salmon BLT. This thing is massive, messy, and delicious. I may be taking another Thursday off just go eat this thing again.

Highly recommended. Tasty tasty food…read more Their Papa Rellena is a work of culinary magic and I could live on these perfectly fried potato croquets; stuffed with a beautifully seasoned savoury ground beef. Crack one open and be generous with their signature green sauce. It's just heaven. I've eaten around the menu a bit and I have good things to say about their kitchen overall. Definitely recommend their beef empanadas. And also their bowls. And also fried yucca and plantain. I mean just throw a dart man, you can't go wrong. Their menu is solid and their execution admirable. I really like their flavours and I find myself thinking of that Papa Rellena at least once a week...

I haven't had authentic Cuban food like this since I left Miami, and A Taste of Cuba brought me…read moreright back. From the moment we walked in, the service was prompt and friendly, but it was the food that truly made it. Every dish was absolutely spectacular. The coffee was exceptional. We enjoyed everything we ordered and left wishing this place were closer to home. If you're craving a real Cuban meal, this spot is 100% worth the visit. I'll be back every chance I get.

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!

Highly recommend! Small place but we were able to get a booth when we walked in…read more We started with the Vegetable Rolls and they were an excellent treat. A little spicy but not too much and light enough to start with. I ordered the Udder Goatness with Fries and my husband had the Waynesburger with Onion Rings. Burgers were cooked to perfection and hubby commented on the quality of beef. His onion rings weren't crispy enough for him by my fries were delicious. Service was phenomenal despite how crowded they were.

Silk Road is a spacious restaurant with friendly service and tasty food…read more I had the Thai Basil Seafood dish that comes with a brown sauce (like gravy). My seafood was mostly shrimp and scallops. I didn't really notice the basil flavor but I enjoyed the fresh broccoli with the dish. My dining partner had the Mixed Vegetables with Chicken. There were lots vegetables, with the well-prepared thin slices of chicken breast, in a darker brown and thinner sauce. Both dishes were ordered with "mild" heat seasoning. The food here will satisfy your Asian fusion taste craving.

Oh my!!! We ordered takeout, got home, and the orders were completely wrong! The manager was very…read morepolite and told us we could come back in another day with no issue. We decided to go there for lunch this week. The young guy server messed up our main order, never put the appetizer in then still wanted to charge us, we had to go to the bar to get boxes, and to top it off, when we got to the car to open our fortune cookies, they were empty. We laughed hysterically as it was the best finale ever for a horrible experience times two.

Excellent start to finish. The specials rolls were delicious. We got beef and yaki udon and chicken…read moreyaki udon dinners. Along with some spring rolls. Beautiful quiet inside. Glad we stopped here.

Osaka III in Waynesboro is a cozy place with filtered light and dark decor. The servers are quick…read moreto take your order and bring drinks. For lunch, I had the Broadway Roll. Inside the roll is delicate snow crab and fresh asparagus and on the outside of the roll is either fresh tuna, salmon, white tuna or avocado. I was filled with tasty food be the time I finished the roll. My dining partner had the Mountain Roll with white tuna, crab and avocado on the outside, wrapped with (not too spicy but tasty) spicy salmon. Orange sauce was drizzled over the plates that also had ginger and wasabi.

I've passed by this spot a thousand times and never thought to go in--tucked, as it is, in the…read morecorner of a large parking lot and abutted by big box stores, it didn't necessarily call out to me. Well thank goodness I finally decided to nip in to 3rd Generations Grill last evening for a hot meal and a cold beer after a long day. I was quite happy with the experience. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the dining room is large, open, and features a nice bar at the back with a decent selection of draft beer (sadly no dark options for the porter- and brown ale-loving crowd) and sundry spirits. The walls are plastered with rock & roll posters (they get extra credit for the Ziggy Stardust poster on the left side of the room as you enter) and the space is clean and well lit without being antiseptic and blazing. I think with a larger crowd (it was a bit sparse on my visit) the room could be a bit loud, so if quiet is your thing maybe plan for a low traffic time. After negotiating a workaround for the QR code-based online menu (I deduct a full star if that's my only option for ordering because I think it's poor service), I ordered the Generator burger from my very friendly, helpful, and service-forward bartender. What's great is I told him what I was looking for and he competently guided me to one of the best burgers I've had in a while. Double smashed patty, double bacon, cheese, onion. I added lettuce and tomato because I want to dupe myself into believing I had a vegetable that evening. Comes with side of their hand-cut fries and is a hearty portion of well prepared food. When I say this is a two-handed-eat-over-the-plate-like-a-caveman burger, that's exactly what it is. Thing is a monster of beautiful beef and bacon and cheese (sorry vegans, try again). Oh, and the food came out in good time--not fast food, but good food fast. I have a minor quibble with the fries which, while hand cut and nicely seasoned, were a bit under and kinda soggy. Not inedible, but could be better. I think if they blanched the fries before the final cook they'd achieve a crispier outside with that nice cushy potato centre you want in a French fry. But that's the only quibble. Service: six stars Food: four stars Ambiance: four stars Value: five stars I'll be going back again, for sure. No photos this time because I am a pig man and I tend to eat half my plate before my brain says, "hey! Yelp review inbound!"

Met my dad in Waynesboro for lunch and picked this place based on google and yelp reviews. It's a…read moresmall place with a rock and roll atmosphere. The bartender was also server and was very friendly. He is why it is 4 stars. The food was pretty good. My burger was cooked well and the fries were very good. Dad enjoyed his fried shrimp. Bathroom was clean and it wasn't busy for lunch on a Thursday. Looks like they have fun things in the evenings. I would go back if I'm in the area.

Beware: this restaurant has two locations, and for some reason, my app directed me to the wrong one…read moredespite the fact that I was standing in front of the one in Staunton just before they opened when I placed my order. Fortunately, this outlying location is only a 15 minute drive or so away, which deprived me of peak freshness. However, this mishap did not deprive me of quality food. My lentils and spinach were hearty and spicy, my samosa chaat was gigantic, and the bread I got to mop up the lentils had a pleasing herbal aroma. They had abundant options and I would be happy to go back and try the one in Staunton. This location is in a more banal strip mall but was doing good business and was open on a holiday.

My husband and I went to the lunch buffet last Saturday. It was wonderful. One area of the buffet…read morewith the sauces was clearly marked but the other area with the hot dishes was not. My favorite dish was the goat curry. Everything was tasty including the chai tea. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. The restaurant is very nicely decorated with white table cloths etc. Will definitely go back. Forgot to take pictures

My friends and I went to Afton this past weekend for a quick getaway. Before the trip, I did some…read moreresearch on local coffee roasters, and Happ Coffee was easily at the top of my list. On our way to our Airbnb, a friend and I stopped by Happ, which is located inside an industrial-style building that's incredibly spacious. There's plenty of seating, along with a dedicated area where beans are available for purchase. The barista was really friendly, and we ended up having an in-depth conversation about drink recommendations. When I settled on a cappuccino, he walked me through how each milk option paired with the espresso. I ultimately chose whole milk since it doesn't have an overpowering flavor like almond milk, which allowed the light-roast espresso (an optional upgrade) to really shine. I didn't fully enjoy the cappuccino during the first couple sips because the mouthfeel of the whole milk felt a bit too thick, which didn't pair well with the light roast. However, it became more harmonious as I continued drinking, and the highlight was definitely the bright sweetness of the espresso. I really appreciate a coffee shop that pulls a light-roast espresso well. The barista asked for my thoughts, which I shared, and he then pulled me a shot using their South Paw (house espresso blend) beans to try. I thoroughly enjoyed this light-medium espresso, which was bright and strong, without the unpleasant acidity or bitterness that often follows. I don't typically recommend ordering a straight espresso shot at most coffee shops, but Happ does it well. Overall, it was a great experience -- lovely coffee and friendly baristas who genuinely care about their craft. I left with one of their limited-release coffees (a Peruvian Geisha), which I'm looking forward to trying as a pour-over at home.

The indoor seating is super cute and lots of options to sit. The workers were so kind and helpful…read morewith suggestions with it being my first time in. The food is great, the avocado toast is fresh and the espresso is awesome! 10/10 recommend!