Best smash burger I've ever had! Done right every time! Served hot by the attentive and friendly…read morestaff with a cold beer served in a chilled glass too!! Five stars

We had a large group of 'seniors' who just finished hiking Old Rag. We were hungry and tired. Our…read moreserver, a tall girl with red hair, was amazing. So kind and friendly and pleasant. We also really enjoyed the crispy Brussels!!

We stopped here after a hike and figured this place would be amazing when we saw it was a tiny spot…read moreon the side of the road. And we were right! This definitely wasn't a chain restaurant! We got the pulled pork sandwich in a combo and were amazed with the portion. This was one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I had ever had! And the cornbread cupcake things included were incredible. The staff were very friendly and I was impressed with how they handled the amount of people ordering from this little building. The outdoor seating was nice and there were quite a few tables. Overall this is an easy 5/5 stars!

It's a permanent road-side stand with only outdoor seating (that I could see.)…read moreWe ordered two pulled pork sandwiches. They had 4 or 5 sauces to choose from. The sandwiches were pretty loaded with pork and pretty tasty. The sides we ordered were: Cole slaw - the classic and tasty Whole dill pickle Mac and cheese - okay, not great Unsweetened iced tea - just what you'd expect. An overall very positive experience and very reasonably priced. Edit: I definitely visited this restaurant after going through the Luray Caverns. I however confused having Mac and Cheese here with having it at Whiskey and Chicken in DC. Thanks for the correction :-)

Stopped in to check out the food options. Ended up ordering a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast…read moresandwich - with extra cheese - on toasted wheat bread. Paid for my order with Apple Pay. Headed on down the road and started to wolf down the sandwich - and it has zero cheese on it. How does one go from extra cheese to no cheese? Very disappointing. I should've checked the sammie before I pulled out of the parking lot. I was too far away to turn around and come back by the time I discovered the issue. #NicksMarketAndDeli

Ok, I'm writing this based on two to-go Tamales that I got cold because I was in a hurry too!…read more I stopped in here probably about a year ago and was a bit disappointed. Maybe I hit it on an off day, I'm not sure. This time, my only disappointment was that I was in such a hurry, I only had time to grab and go! They were warming up the grill outside, which already smelled delicious! The store was well-stocked and clean! Even the bathroom was clean. Folks were friendly and service was fast...important today, especially as I was in a big hurry! I'll be back to try more of their expansive selection of food and hopefully to try some fresh BBQ!

delicious as always. The chopped beef is on another level!! The staff is always great and I love…read morethe convenience of the location! 10/10 from me guys! I will go any time, any days. Bury me with a sandwich in my coffin plz.

I really wanted to like BBQ Country, but this was a disappointment--especially for the price…read more We spent about $60 for a small pork sandwich with mac and cheese and two beef platters with sides, and unfortunately, none of it delivered. The beef was extremely dry and barely even lukewarm. The mac and cheese was dry and completely lacking flavor, and the collard greens tasted like they came from a can or freezer--no seasoning, no depth. My son liked his pork sandwich so two stars for that! Even the coffee missed the mark--bitter, weak, and cold. I ended up throwing it out after accidentally pouring it into my tea cup, which pretty much summed up the experience. It has a truck stop vibe, which is fine--but I was told this was the best BBQ in the area, and it just didn't live up to that at all. I love hole in the wall places that are hidden gems. This isn't that. Serving the food right in front of you is a nice concept, but it doesn't make up for cold, dry, flavorless BBQ. The bathroom was also very dirty, which didn't help the overall impression. Positives: * Large parking lot--great for trucks and RVs * I got to show my son what a pay phone looks like * There are Bibles inside for truckers who might need a little encouragement BBQ shouldn't be pretentious--but this felt more embarrassing than anything else. At this price point, I expect much better. This was a no for me.

Stopped in for lunch... Getting there, it wasn't very busy, but within 15 mins, they were packed…read more The setting is beautiful, with open timber walls and ceilings and an open kitchen too. Service was friendly and excellent. Menu is so tough because there were so many amazing looking options for lunch. They even have rotating daily lunch specials. The theme is New Orleans style cooking and from what I heard about the family, it's legit... From what I tasted, it's most definitely amazing!! I loved the spice and overall flavors in my food. Starting with their BBQ shrimp - this is a large appetizer that was so tasty! The shrimp was perfectly cooked and very fresh. The buttery BBQ sauté was spiced and herbed up perfectly too. It comes with plenty of toast points to dip and sop up that sauce too!! My main dish was their Alpha Girl Po Boy - WOW!!! This was INCREDIBLE! All ingredients were perfectly fresh and perfectly seasoned! The entire sandwich came together amazingly well and was so darn tasty! I even like that they hollowed out a portion of the crown of the baguette to let all that amazing stuffing fit inside without falling out and being a mess. And their homemade, freshly cooked potato chips were incredibly tasty too! I can't wait to return and most definitely will... Highly recommend stopping in!

I've been eyeing New Iberia Kitchen for a while now - as I love Cajun cuisine…read more I finally got to try some of their food on a Sunday. Apparently, currently the only day of the week they offer Brunch is on Sundays. I showed up about 11:00 am. The place was full of diners - so instead of waiting for a table, I sat at the bar. It's not a large bar - I'd say it seats approximately 9-10 people. I ordered the Boudin balls - which come with a tasty dipping sauce called "Swamp Mustard." I also ordered the Cajun Omelette - which is stuffed with "smushed Boudin balls." Comes with a side of rather unexciting breakfast potatoes. The Boudin balls were tasty - and had a nice crispy texture. The Swamp Mustard is really good with the balls. The Cajun Omelette was rather ho-hum - I was expecting and hoping for something with more complexity and heat. The smushed Boudin balls were rather bland. The Omelette was cooked properly. The breakfast potatoes were unseasoned. I'd like to try out some other menu items - I'm hoping for something that will Wow me. Paid with Apple Pay. #NewIberiaKitchen

Came here for lunch on a weekday with a friend. It was relatively dead at lunchtime, which made me…read morethink about the freshness and quality of the food - But that was quickly dispelled when we met our server and got our food! Their menu is great, such a nice assortment of soooo many things I absolutely LOVE, but our server told me how amazing the taco assortment and the smash burger was that we got one of each, with me getting the smash burger. Our food came out rather quickly and was amazing, fresh, tasty, and PERFECTLY PREPARED!!! My smash burger was excellent! Exactly what a smash burger should be. I asked for jalapeños to be added to it and they added fresh sliced jalapeños which nicely enhanced the flavor. I typically don't eat the fries that come as a side dish, but these were so darn amazing that I ate them all! They were perfectly double-fried for crispness, yet were fresh, hot, perfectly salted, and sooo tasty! Our experience, the food, the quality, and the service was very nice. I will definitely return!

Really great food and the staff was very kind. Loved the cauliflower bowl in the garlic sauce. It…read morewas so unique but something I would love to try to recreate.

Go for the vibes and enjoy your libations and eat the food to stave of being too tipsy. I went…read morefor the food and definitely thought it was a little too salty but if i had some adult beverages it would have been perfect. Enjoy this gem! Cheers!

I have ordered their food on two different occasions while visiting Old House Vineyards and both…read moretimes were not good. Most recently on St Patrick's Day we ordered the Reuben Dip which was good but so very salty that we couldn't finish it, the fish and chips which were cooked beyond recognition (it was almost hollow inside the breading because the fish had been cooked to death and was dry as all get out) and the banger dog which my companion said was overcooked and had no flavor. Needless to say we will not be ordering food from this place anymore and I will bring my own food if I return to Old House.

Okay, bestie. If you're even thinking about going here, make that reservation yesterday. It's tiny,…read moreexclusive, and books out months in advance. Totally worth the hype. This isn't your casual night out. It's a full-on food adventure. You walk in and the vibe is already cozy and storybook-like. It's in this adorable little town near Old Rag Mountain (hello, perfect weekend getaway), and the restaurant used to be an actual blacksmith shop. They lean into the theme: your table has your name on it with a tiny anvil, there's a semi-open kitchen and wood-burning hearth, and the whole space feels warm and personal. The stars here are Sarah and Jake, the owners and chefs. They greet you themselves, chat with you like old friends, and then basically feed you a love letter disguised as a tasting menu. The food changes, but here's the vibe: * Little bites to kick things off (think three creative amuses that set the tone). * Dishes that pull from everywhere. One course might be an Asian-inspired dumpling in coconut broth, the next a perfectly refined European ravioli stuffed with fried chicken and veggies. * Wagyu beef cheeks that cook for 18 hours until they practically melt. * Bread service so good you'll be praying they bring more (they do). Every dish is beautifully plated and nothing is heavy or overdone. Everything just hits. Now, the wine pairing. They offer a regular and a reserve tier, and you can do half pours, which I highly recommend if you're driving back (we came from Arlington, about 1.5 hours). The wines themselves are incredible, from European classics to a killer ice wine from Washington State, and they match the food perfectly. A few heads-ups: * There's one seating per night. Everyone dines together, which makes it feel special and communal. * The cost is no joke. For two people with the reserve half pairings and one espresso, we spent around $300 per person. * They charge your card for the reservation ahead of time, then again for the meal and any drinks separately. * Service charge (22%) is already included, and they send you home with a cookie instead of a check (which, honestly, is iconic). We've been wanting to visit for about seven years but always hesitated because of the long drive. This year, we decided to go for it and booked a reservation in March for an October dinner, just to put the demand into perspective. By the end, we were full but not stuffed, a little buzzed, and very, very happy. It's the kind of meal that makes you want to slow down and savor life. Bonus tip: plan a hike or hit a winery while you're out there. Sperryville and the surrounding area are gorgeous. Five stars, no question. If you're celebrating something special or just want to treat yourself to an unforgettable meal, this is the place.

I was lucky enough to return to Three Blacksmiths this year (2025) and am happy to say this…read moreexperience was just as memorable (and delicious!) as our previous visit in February 2024. Everything about this restaurant is so welcoming, from the beautiful dining room to being warmly greeted at the door the moment you walk in. The five courses on the menu are inevitably delicious, even if something doesn't necessarily sound like you would enjoy it on paper, and everything goes together so perfectly. The sunchoke soup was almost everyone's favorite course- the creamy, rich soup went so perfectly with the crisp diced Granny smith apples and the grated black truffle- but there wasn't a bad thing. I highly recommend trying the NA mocktail pairing for one of the most interesting and unique beverage experiences I've had in the DMV. I drink alcohol but have still chosen this both times because it is so much fun and so interesting to see what the kitchen comes up with. Every single mocktail was so creative. If you do opt for wine, I really appreciate that you can get a "short pour" of about half the normal pour- typically wine pairings end up being too much alcohol for me, and this is a great alternative that still lets you enjoy the pairings. It is well worth the extra bit of money to opt for the reserve pairings. We were celebrating two milestone birthdays, and the entire Three Blacksmiths team really made it feel like the special occasion it was. At the end of the meal, both of our guests were presented with a signed menu that came with a personalized handwritten note. I have seen signed menus before but never with such a special and personal touch. Genuinely one of my favorite restaurants anywhere and so worth the six month wait from when you book your table!