Market at Main 03

(77 reviews)

3.1 mi

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!

Bentley's is an exciting new restaurant located in the heart of Lynchburg, Virginia. This unique dining spot is housed in a beautifully rest

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Bentley's is an exciting new restaurant located in the heart of Lynchburg, Virginia. This unique dining spot is housed in a beautifully rest

Truss Crafted Food & Drink

(66 reviews)

3.2 mi

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!

Deviled eggs, crispy brussels sprouts

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Isabella's Italian Trattoria

They have wonderful food of course, but if you have food allergies, they are terrific…read more My girlfriend and I have several allergies that often require the menu offerings to be customized, and the staff is always so helpful. Additionally, the menu is designed with a number of options ready to go if you have nut, shellfish, pork, beef or other allergies.

Lasagna overcooked Lobster bisque no Lobster…read more Very disappointed service slow Overpricrd Overpriced

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Oliver's

3.3

(42 reviews)

2.8 mi

Very accommodating family owned place! We can't wait to return! This is the place to go in…read moreLynchburg!

Stopped in with a group of friends while visiting Lynchburg. Just ordered apps and drinks. The…read morefried pickles were okay. The nachos were dreadful. The cheese was congealed or something. The server checked in often and was nice enough but seemed new to service. Would try somewhere else next time.

Adorable - we loved the inside too

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The Water Dog

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.

Cool cassette wall

House made chips and dip

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The Depot Grille

Took my wife for lunch for her birthday & she really enjoyed herself. We had several friends join…read moreus & they all enjoyed themselves as well. The food was tasty & the portions were generous. The drinks were all top notch also. The service was great & our server was fast, friendly & efficient. The atmosphere was lively but not chaotic even though there was a decent crowd. We'll definitely go there again.

My husband and I went there for lunch...the wings were less than average...the burger was average…read more. We told the waiter that we didn't like the wings. He told us that we should have told him sooner..then he proceeded to say "oh well, live and learn"! I thought that was very unprofessional...after a tab of 53.00 with tax, we choose not to return.

Does a fleet of Virginia beer go with sweet tea?

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Dish

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.

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.

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The Dahlia

Great neighborhood spot that is always dependable…read more Good early happy hour specials as well as daily chef specials. Great low key place to bring out of town guests or just to get out when you don't want to cook at home

Hi everyone, I went to The Dahlia today for the first time while visiting Lynchburg, VA from…read moreFlorida. I ordered the fish and chips and my mom ordered the salmon salad. The fish and chips were delicious.

Wedge salad and fish & chips

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Front entrance and dining area

Shoemaker's Restaurant

Shoemaker's exceeded our expectations. Service was excellent and the food was amazing. Best meal of…read morethe year! Grilled White Marble Farms Bone in Pork Chop Pickled Virginia Peaches, Bourbon Sorghum Gastric, Peanut Dust was unbelievably moist, perfectly grilled. Gouda scalloped potatoes and veggies were prepared exquisitely. Nicely paired Vouray wine. Dessert was awesome! White Chocolate & Banana Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce! 5 stars!!! Well done Shoemaker's!

I really hate to put down a restaurant but…read more... Went here many years ago ....and had a good meal but today...Terrible !! prepared meals...(all four guest)...and how do you mess up dessert ....the worst crème burley I had ever had....more on the line with an outback but outback would have out preformed this restaurant

Shoemaker's interior is quite nice with open beam ceiling and exposed heat ducts just like at home.

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The Yard On 5th Street

(6 reviews)

4.4 mi

If you ever find yourself in Lynchburg, Va, go try out The Yard on 5th Street! We decided to make…read morethis our half way stop. Half way for me and mom(Kingsport, Tn)and half way for Austin and Julia(Virginia Beach, Va) to exchange Normandie. The food was amazing! I will describe it on in the post. When we walked in, a few tables were occupied already. It was around 1pm when we got there. The server/owner was super sweet and very attentive! Here is what we ordered: Appetizers: Jalapeño Cheddar hush puppies with honey drizzle. 10/10! Fried Green Tomatoes 8/10 Batter became soft due to temp in the small basket. Flavor spot on though! Normandie: 7 lemon pepper wings and fries. She ate like 4 cause they were huge! I didnt try them so not gonna rate. Austin: Catfish 10/10 Mac and Cheese 7/10 Collards with Smoked Turkey! 100/10(this was my fav thing!) Julia: Brisket loaded baked potato. Julia said it was great, I am not gonna rate cause I didn't try it. Patsy: Tater Tot Sliders they were good and was so cute!!! Little hash browns with meat and diff veggies(pickle, tomato, onion) put together on toothpicks. 8/10 Me:7 Yard Sauce Wings 10/10, street Corn 8/10, and Collards again 100/10. The menu had the perfect amount of items. I wish I had tried the Peach Cobbler dessert thing they offered but I was stuffed! I imagine the nightlife here is ! I wish it was closer to Tennessee!

Whether you are visiting or living in Lynchburg, "The Yard On 5th Street" is a must go not just for…read morethe classic wood and steel ambiance, not just the friendly owners and service, but also the incredible food. I had the pork sliders, catfish, and mac & cheese and was genuinely blown away by the food. The food had depth, the right amount of crunch, and you could tell it was made with passion. There was even a vegan burger for my father. I will 100% be visiting again and I will be suggesting it to all my friends.

Bootleggers

Food was great. We had: - Pretzel bites (4/5) they were a…read morebit greasy but still tasted great and the cheese dip and mustard were fantastic. - Southern Belle (5/5) it was fantastic. All the toppings went great together and meat was cooked well (only wish it had been more smashed, was a little thick). Seriously one of the best burgers I've had in a while. - Smashburger (4.5/5) just wished the patty was more smashed. But still good. - Build your own (4.5/5) just wished the patty was more smashed. But still good. - fries and onion rings (4.5/5) these were both very good. - kids grilled cheese (our only complaint was that they didn't have a fruit bowl option) - Downeast cider (5/5) Service was great. Just took a little longer for our food to come out than anticipated (especially with a 19 month old also at the table). But waitress and manager were great and came over to check on us often due to the wait.

One of my favorite restaurants in Lynchburg! I moved away, but when I recently was back in town I…read morehad to stop at Bootleggers and it was as amazing I had remembered! The fries were so good - fresh cut. And the ranch dressing is home made (need I say more!?) My salad was great!

Sweet Potato Fries

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Skyline

I love this place. Probably my favorite food in LYH. It's an excellent spot for date night or…read moredrinks with friends. Beautiful views of downtown or the mountains. Classy vibe. Friendly service.

Excellent, food, service and the view even at night was awesome…read more Make reservations and if is so worth your time. Sorry no pictures we were visiting a friend and we never stopped talking. We revisited for our breakfast meal and it was so worth getting up at 6:00 am. The view is spectacular. My omelet was made to order so I called it a corrupted veggie and my spouse two eggs, sausage and a muffin. The coffee was very fresh as was the sunshine even while outside was 20 degrees we were warm and toasty. Tyler was a delight, pleasant and full of smiles. She made our morning as much as the sunshine outside.

Shrimp Tacos and Chesapeake Seasoned Fries

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Tried a cider and had a cold beer on the rooftop

William & Henry Steakhouse

4.4

(88 reviews)

4.7 mi

We had reservations and showed up early to get a drink at the bar. The bar was crowded and it was…read morehard to order a drink. The manager assisted us and was above and beyond in his service - not just to us but to many. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and enjoyed a delicious meal. The french onion soup, chopped salad and ribeye were all fantastic. The service was exceptional as well. We enjoyed the relaxed nature of the venue and the extra attention to detail.

Last night was absolutely the greatest experience we've had at a restaurant in a LONG time! The…read morestaff, including our fantastic waitress, Stephanie, were above and beyond top-notch! The food was absolutely perfectly prepared and presented very nicely. It was the absolute best ribeye I've had in quite some time. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the bone in veal chop, and all the sides that accompanied each meal. Yes it is a little pricey, but it is well worth it! I definitely look forward to making this a date night destination for my wife and I.

8oz filet, asparagus, whipped potatoes

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Beautiful if a little dark

Rivermont Pizza

Rivermont never seems to disappoint. One of the top 2 pizza places in Lynchburg in my wife and I's…read moreopinion. Good for takeaway or for eating in (though expect a louder atmosphere if you plan to eat in). Service is always quick and friendly as well! Have also heard they have trivia nights and other fun events if that entices you but we have never been in on one of those nights... yet!

Delicious food, Great service, and a vibe that was fun, comfortable, and energetic all at once…read more Really had a great time relaxing with my family in this unique, well run establishment. Highly recommended!

Hot honey pepperoni

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County Smoak

(197 reviews)

6.1 mi

I love this place, the food and the service…read more Yes they are a bit pricy but they are the very very best in town.

So good! We enjoyed this place and will share with everyone. Great food and very friendly service…read more Will be back for sure

Chef-driven sides, brioche potato buns and homemade cornbread

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Smoaked chicken with Alabama white sauce

Hueso Loco

(9 reviews)

5.1 mi

If you like chiles rellenos, you have to try their chile relleno burrito. It's delicious!…read more Their taco salad is perfect if you're looking for a smaller lunch portion. Their chips are thin and crispy. The salsa roja is great. Some might find it a bit spicy but it was just right for me. I wasn't a fan of their Yum Yum Mexican salsa. Tasted like mayo and kinda sweet. Not what I want for my chips and salsa. Their horchata is good just know that the boba that comes with it is that hard/chewy boba not the popping boba. The ambiance is great! They have a really cool looking bar and outdoor seating area. The restaurant has great decor throughout.

Food was fantastic! This was our first time eating here! I had the Diablo shrimp which was very…read moregood! Not as hot as I was hoping for, but pleasantly spicy! My wife had a burrito which she couldn't begin to finish! Our friends had the cheeseburger, a Texas Fajita. The shrimp in my meal and the fajita was HUGE!! They have good cold bottled beer! I do wish they had draft beer! They have some very innovative mixed drinks! Our waitress was very sweet and attentive! I think her name was Marisa! (Sp?) The weather was perfect for us to go through the tiny, narrow restaurant down the stairs to the patio that looks over the river! It was beautiful! Very relaxing! All in all, I highly recommend this restaurant!

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Joe P.

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7 years ago

MAM03 has fixed the few minor startup issues and is fast becoming oNe of the best small restaurants in town with great food and great location. Breakfast always good and my favorite perfectly poached Eggs Virginia always a good choice. Lunch's club sandwich or burgers or meatloaf sandwich a treat, and the best ribeye steak at night I've ever had! A great place to visit again and again! read more

Caleb D.

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7 years ago

i was amazed with the super friendly and helpful staff and amazing food. rumor has it that the water they serve was acquired from the original ponce de leon from the fountain of youth. if you drink it you will live forever. i'm pretty sure it's true. the prices are very competitive and the waitress was super cheerful read more

Caroline M.

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7 years ago

Market at Main 03 was fantastic! I had some of the best pancakes of my life and really enjoyed chatting with the staff. I would highly recommend checking out this location, and Market at Main's original location! read more

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Excellent food! Great vibe! Staff was amazing and very accommodating…read more A quick warning though. The Nashville hot chicken was.VERY HOT!

INSANE. so delicious and the staff were very kind!! food was quick and great amount of food for…read morelunch.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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