I've wanted to try Tanglewood Ordinary for years, my mom and step-dad ate here years ago and told…read moreme about it and I bookmarked it. When driving home nearby from a weekend in Bath Co., we stopped in for lunch. We called ahead to make sure they were open and they had a table all set up for my husband and I and our 19-month old daughter - with a cute plate, little baby spoon, and highchair ready for her. Our waitress was so nice and the sweet tea was delicious. This is Southern granny cooking just like my grandma made when I was a child. You can order single plates but the best deal is their family-style for $23 a person with black-eyed peas, green beans, stewed tomatoes, biscuits and corn bread, mashed potatoes and gravy and fried chicken with one other protein - we chose pot roast and it was soft and delicious. I wanted dessert - but it was so filling we had to skip although all their pies sounded wonderful. This is a historic old log cabin-type building with plenty of tables inside and they were super nice and low-key for us and our baby. Food was out almost instantly and everything was delicious. Will make sure to stop here again whenever we're driving through from Virginia Beach! Happy to have found it.

Tanglewood Ordinary was both a surprise and a treat to visit. Located about 30 minutes outside of…read moreRichmond, it was a trek to get here but one I'll gladly do again. When you arrive at this historic destination - you're met with a cozy restaurant that feels both rustic and homey with a waitstaff that is friendly and helpful. While you can order individual plates, we came with a group and opted for the all you can eat lunch. Sides ranged from stewed tomatoes to black eye peas. Everything was seasoned well and full of flavor. For main dishes we were served fried chicken, pot roast, and pulled pork. All were amazing. If you have a sweet tooth - be sure to save room for dessert. The cobbler was delicious and a perfectly warming end to a wonderful meal shared with friends.

This place is our new go to for comfort food! The fried oysters and crab cakes are truly…read moredelicious. The staff is great, and they have a nice ambiance to the restaurant. Can't wait to go back. I highly recommend

We dined al fresco on the porch. Gorgeous! The food was good and the prices were most certainly…read moreaffordable, in fact very affordable. The menu offers a nice variety and they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the evenings they have music. So yes--they are pretty much "the scene" for Powhatan and given they are always busy this seems to be for very good reason. Our server was super awesome and gave us many recommendations for the area. I explained I was local and wanted to know about all the good stuff. She gave me the scoop on the Vintage Shack. THANK YOU! Really, the food here was good, staff are friendly and care about their business, and it's a great place to relax and enjoy a decent meal!

Lola's Bistro is the ultimate date night spot! The ambient lighting is perfect for a nice, romantic…read moredinner. You can even have dinner under the stars in one of their outdoor pods/bubbles, which is such a cool experience. The food is cooked from scratch and worth every dime. I absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back!

Classic Southern charm and elegance. Attentive service that make it super easy to have a great time…read moreno matter the size of your group. Food is top notch, portions are perfect - enough to satisfy without being so much you can't finish it ... you actually have enough room for dessert! The rolls are legendary and it's obvious that everything is made from scratch. Do yourself a favor and head out there ... but make a reservation!

Well the food was great. Who ever is cooking today needs to stay put . All the food was on point…read moreand service was great too.

Tldr: good value meal and would recommend if you happened to be in Farmville but wouldn't…read morenecessarily wait in line for it We went for a Saturday lunch and did not have to wait at all. Between two people, we ordered drinks and Billy's seafood platter to share, which consisted of shrimp that you can choose the style of, fried cod and catfish, with hush puppies and cole slaw. We got the bang bang shrimp and they were on point. They were definitely our favorite thing on this platter with the size, texture, and flavor all hitting the mark. The two sides hush puppies and cole slaws were also good. The two fried fish was a little underwhelming, with the cod being a little under-seasoned and dry. The catfish was seasoned well and soft but had that sort of slightly fishy flavor to it. I liked having multiple sauces both on the platter and the table (there were a bunch of different bbq sauces, which I'm sure go better with their meat offerings) - the butter and the zing of the North Carolina hot sauce were our top two sauces of the meal. Definitely enough food for two people but I wish there was a bit more on there than just the cole slaw to suppress the greasiness of the fried fish. Service was great and they have a good sized parking lot as well. Can't say anything about their bbq since we had the fish platter but as soon as you get to the parking lot, you can smell the fire going!

Fast. Friendly and delicious!! Much better than fast food. Will come again and recommend to friendsread more

Old local standby! Crowded even when it's not ! Food is very standard! It's known for their big…read morebreakfast! Link sausage is excellent! But much more expensive ! Lots of l

My husband and I came here while traveling because he wanted a little mom-and-pop place. Perfect…read morechoice! It is a little quaint diner in the middle of downtown Petersburg, Virginia. I looked up the history on Google because I was curious about how old this diner was. This little diner has been open since 1920 and in its current location since 1939. We both ordered the country-style steak. It was excellent. Service was also very good; the waitress was very attentive to us. If we ever ever driving up this way again, I would definitely visit this place again in the future!

Stopped by for the first time with my little brother because this place makes the food that I don't…read moremake at home. The stuff that my waist line thanks me for not cooking, if you know what I mean... I opted for the country fried steak, mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese, brother chose the pork chop special with mashed potatoes and pickled cukes and onions. The mains were amazing. The pork chop was huge and thick and delicious, the country fried steak was so good, the gravy on both was delicious. The price was a steal. They were both amazing. The mashed potatoes were also both delicious, definitely homemade and not from a box. The baked Mac and cheese was just okay. It tasted like normal homemade Mac and cheese, nothing particularly special, but then I feel like baking it always just dries it out and sort of breaks the cheese sauce, so I would definitely skip that next time in favor of something else. The cukes were also just okay, we got it to feel like we were trying a healthier option, but will probably just splurge for something else next time. We were a little disappointed though, I do understand that this is a local restaurant and some things are harder to get and keep on the menu and keep in stock, especially if you don't want waste, but we initially tried to order corn cakes but they were out, then rolls but they were out, then went with biscuits. Then brother got the last pork chop plate. They have been out of pickle fries for "awhile now". If you aren't particularly picky about what you want to order, cool. I only particularly like cornbread/corncakes, so I was pretty bummed. The people are super friendly though, and a lot of locals seem to come by for their hotdogs (like, a LOT. Clearly we are missing something not ordering the dogs.) I'll definitely be back on days that I had a really healthy breakfast and plan on breaking my healthy streak with something fried and covered in gravy.

Went to the Southern Cafe to see Will Johnson and Magnolia Electric Co. The music hall holds about…read more300 people with only a few places to sit. The ambience was pretty nice. Service at the bar was great - we didn't eat so I can't say much about the food.

Located within Charlottesvilles downtown mall tucked tightly down a stairwell. The Southern is…read moredefinitely a local venue with soul. The bar is wine and beer only, Which is fine. They have lots of options, and some local taps. Who needs liquor, am I right? (Although, there's a few bars nearby If you're so inclined to grab a stiff drink before) I went to hear Joslyn & The Sweet Compression with Michael Coleman (Free Union). The set was great, all I can say is follow them. True talent.

I love this restaurant! I have been there a couple of times, and order takeout all the time…read more Service is quick and always with a smile.

Food was excellent! Service was very good and cool atmosphere!…read more We thoroughly enjoyed our food and will be back again!

The restaurant was a little pricey, but it was nice. The people were very friendly and nice. My…read morefamily enjoyed our visit.

Had an outstanding experience here -- all I can say is wow. This is an incredibly historic…read morerestaurant that somehow manages to pair its classic atmosphere with truly gourmet food. The staff was excellent throughout the evening and graciously accommodated special requests, which was greatly appreciated. We started with the fried green tomatoes appetizer, and they were fantastic -- huge portion and full of flavor. I ordered the short rib entrée, which was absolutely delicious and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The portion size was generous enough that I couldn't finish it all. Unfortunately, I had no room left for dessert. Highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you appreciate historic ambiance paired with elevated food and service. Definitely make reservations in advance.