I stopped in for dinner , after the Luray Caverns and Cooters, yesterday, June 13, 2026, and felt…read morethat warm, homy feeling as soon as I walked in. Shannon, the owner and I chatted for quite awhile on how "Ollie Cat Cafe" came to be. The restaurant location on how many different things it was previous was quite fascinating, soda shop, pharmacy, opera house. Loved, the vibe and feel from this small town cafe. The atmosphere, passion, and dedication of Shannon , as one of the owners is something; I personally haven't seen in quite awhile in a restaurant. I ordered the Panko seasoned flounder sandwich that was outstanding, delicious, light and flavorful. The sandwich came with the side, and was delighted that they were fresh vegetable medley with the perfect amount of seasoning. Wonderful staff and dining experience. If you are local to Luray, VA , Harrisonburg, VA or surrounding areas; support Ollie Cat Cafe, youll be happy you did. If your on vacation, and looking to support, a local hardworking couple and a unique flavor palate menu, that Tim & Shannon bring with their Florida background, this is your cafe.

I was really pulling for this one, but it just fell flat where it really counted. The local…read moreneighborhood vibe was there, the eclectic decors was really on point and I loved the vintage booths. The waitstaff were very friendly, and the place was really well kept clean and presentable. The down side... right off the jump, the water they served us was not drinkable. I'm not being pretentious here, I was legitimately concerned after taking that first sip if I was going to spend the night over the toilet. I did not take another sip, and told my family not to ether. The food took a while, and I don't mind a wait for good eats. But the other reviews on here were right, it was tasteless and seemed to be served right out of a frozen food box. I had the chicken parm sandwich, the scolding hot marinara sauce was burnt by every measure, and the fried chicken patty was still cold in the middle. To the restaurants credit, they did not mess up the fry's. My family's meals were similar, with my wife having the cordon blue with similar results in the fried chicken, and my daughter who loves chicken fingers, not eating more than the one. Overall I think this place has the potential to be good, but they need to fix their kitchen before they do anything else.

The Chop House Bistro is an absolute must. First of all, the…read morerestaurant itself is adorable. It's a house that has been turned into a restaurant, and it has the sweetest quaint charm. It was cozy, welcoming, and actually pretty quiet, which made the whole dinner feel relaxed and special. We had reservations and were seated right away. Our server started us off with fresh homemade focaccia, and my lord, it was delicious. So soft, airy, warm, and basically impossible not to keep reaching for. We all ordered the filet mignon, and every steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. Tender, seasoned beautifully, and genuinely melted in your mouth. You do get a choice of sauce, so we tried their house-made steak sauce. The steak honestly did not need a single thing, but the sauce was impressive too. Mild, a little sweet, a little smoky, and really well-balanced. My husband had the mashed potatoes and boldly claimed they were better than mine. I regretfully had to agree. My son and I had the goat cheese macaroni and cheese, and I am not exaggerating when I say it was the best mac and cheese I have ever eaten. We even asked for seconds to go, and I will absolutely be attempting a copycat version at home. We were too full for dessert, but I can promise you this meal did not disappoint. We will be talking about this dinner for years. We even said that if we were younger, we would totally plan an entire weekend around eating here again.

We came here while visiting Luray for our anniversary. I had read really good reviews and we were…read morevery much looking forward to steaks to celebrate the occasion. The Chop House literally feels like a house and we really enjoyed the vibe. We were seated on the second floor and were welcomed with a little congratulatory note at our table. It turned out that everyone else on the second floor was celebrating an anniversary as well! The server was very sweet and really set the standard for kindness and making us feel welcomed. For dinner we had the filet mignon and the sirloin steak both with mashed potatoes. They were excellent and in my opinion better than Morton's. The bread they gave us prior to dinner also deserves a shout out. Really this was just the perfect experience for an anniversary dinner. I highly recommend The Chop House Bistro!

Food was amazing! I ordered the Philly Steak and Cheese and it was more than I expected it would…read morebe. First, it was huge, second it was delicious, packed full of meat and red and yellow peppers. My friend had the Classic Cheeseburger which she also said was juicy and delicious. Lots of interesting decor on the walls to look at, read, etc. Highly recommend! I cant wait to go back.

Delicious coffee and nice atmosphere! Service was good. Just wish they sold bags of the coffee they…read moreuse! It was so good!

No reservations; first come first served. Glad i arrived…read moreshortly after the 5pm open. Excellent service by Maddy. Loved the black bean burger; tasted very homemade. Had it with Swiss, no aioli, no pickle and subbed excellent side salad for the fries. Lettuce tomato and red onion on the burger were excellent. Those who arrived first were seated in the padded booths. Writing this review while sitting on the hotel porch. I enjoyed peeking into their breakfast room to see the gorgeous historic murals painted on the wall.

Cool little dinner spot in the inn. Apparently has live music some nights but we didn't have it…read morethat night. Nice little bar there too. We got oysters which were good. The entrees were stuffed pork chops and the shrimp / scallop. The service is very attentive. Great little place to check for dinner if you have a chance.

Wide array of delicious spirits from Vodka, to Gin, Bourbon, Rum and Tequila Blue Shepherd's got…read moresomething for you. The craft cocktails are next level and they have some great experimental items like Lemmin Serrano Vodka, Apple Brandy, ect ... Plus it's right in the town of Luray, what's not to like.

Loved our afternoon at Blue Shepherd! Cute place with indoor and outdoor seating, my family…read moreespecially loved their wooden tables. Loved all the drinks that highlight their unique spirits. I originally got the spicy pickle drink and it was a little too spicy for me. The waitstaff noticed I was nursing it a little too hard and offered me a new drink & to take the spicy drink off the tab! Such a nice gesture that came as a surprise. I ended up getting their tzaziki drink which was DELICIOUS and so unique too! The German shepherd that wanders around the bar is so cute and friendly as well. The burgers at the food truck looked amazing, but unfortunately we had just eaten. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

Brookside caught our eye on our way into the park. On the drive back we decided to stop in for…read moredinner. Great burger and salad. My friend ordered chicken fried steak and said it was divine. If you're looking for comfort food this is the spot. Ps: the carrot cake was delish

I've visited Brookside Restaurant twice now - once for lunch on a weekday, and once for breakfast…read moreon a Saturday morning... Lunch: I ordered their meatloaf special - which comes with two sides. I chose mashed potatoes and corn. The food came out in about 10 minutes. The meatloaf was tasty - however, only the ends of it were hot. The center of the meatloaf was actually cold. The corn was terrible. It was chewy - I have no idea how you get corn to that texture. The masked potatoes were basic - but at least well executed and they were hot. No gravy was served with the mashed potatoes. I was in a bit of a hurry - so I did not ask them to "re-heat" the remaining center of meatloaf - and the corn was not redeemable. Breakfast: I went with their sausage gravy over a biscuit, eggs, breakfast potatoes and bacon, plus coffee. Everything was delicious - except for the breakfast potatoes. They were bland and at room temperature. I don't know how the potatoes were actually prepared - but texture-wise they tasted like someone had cut potatoes into cubes, boiled them, and then set them on a plate. The potatoes desperately needed some char/crispiness added to them, as well as some seasoning. I had wolfed down all of my breakfast - except for the potatoes - when my server came by to check on me. She asked how things were - and I relayed that everything was good - except for the potatoes. She offered to take the potatoes back and have the kitchen heat them up and add some char/crispiness to them. I declined - as at that point I was full. The successful components of my breakfast dragged up my overall rating to 3. I probably would have gone as high as 4 stars if the potatoes were better. The Men's restroom needs to be renovated and cleaned. Service was good - not sure if I would come back here after two substandard food-quality experiences. #BrooksideRestaurant

We made a quick stop for snacks before we went on our Luray Caverns tour. There was plenty of…read moreseating and the place was nice and clean. It's a very cozy and casual cafe to stop at. It was also pretty busy for a Wednesday afternoon and there was a line. The selection was a bit limited and I wish there were more options but the food was good. We ordered nachos, a hot dog, and a fish sandwich. The nachos had a looot of cheese, which I appreciate! The staff was quick and efficient in taking orders and giving them to customers. Paula helped us out -- she was very friendly. The prices were a bit high for snacky foods like these but we expected as much for a cafe next to a touristy cavern. I also don't see bottled Barq's Root Beer often, so I was really pleased they had some! It's also so close to the entrance for Luray Caverns that we'll most likely stop here again the next time we visit in the next few years.

Not bad for what it is: hamburgers, hotdogs, and ice cream sandwiches. Fries were hot and fresh…read more Prices are cheap, and I'll take their burger over McDonalds any day. Not fine dining, but it does what it does correctly.

After a day of spelunking...of sorts...we were ready for dinner. Before heading out to Luray, I…read moreresearched what restaurants were in the area. Circa '31 stood out as they had burgers, salads, sandwiches and some main courses. When we decided to go there, our son-in-law looked up the directions and we were pleased to see it wasn't far from the Caverns and an easy drive. The restaurant is in the Mimslyn Inn and is easy to find it once inside. Since we were having an early dinner, there was only one couple in the place. Our server seated and greeted our party of six. We sat at a huge table that could accommodate twelve. She arranged things so we were seated at one end. She took our drink orders. We all had soft drinks. I was pleased to see that they had sweet iced tea. Along with our drinks, we were given a bread basket and some butter with chives in it. The bread was fresh and the butter added nice flavor. For my main course, I got "butternut squash ravioli and lobster". This was a great dish. It consists of: "Butternut squash and parmesan ravioli with sauteed lobster and asparagus in a tarragon cream sauce". The delicate flavor of the butternut squash came through clearly. While the parmesan barely registered, that was fine with me. The tarragon cream sauce had great flavor yet it didn't overpower the components of the dish. The lobster portion was generous. Three in our party got the "Country Ham BLT". It consists of: "Fried salt cured Virginia ham, fried green tomatoes, crisp lettuce, pimento cheese on grilled rye served with a pickle and seasoned waffle fries". Those who had this sandwich raved about its flavor and its uniqueness. More than once they said how much they liked it. Two got the "Mimslyn burger" which consists of: "6 oz. local Burners Farm ground beef burger, lettuce, tomato, thick sliced red onions on a toasted brioche roll served with a pickle and seasoned waffle fries". One could add cheese for no extra cost and had a choice of different cheeses. Two added American cheese to theirs while one chose no cheese. One decided he didn't want fries and the server told him he could substitute a veggie from the selection in stock. He chose collard greens as he never had them before and wanted to try them. Everybody liked their burgers and fries. The one who got the collard greens didn't like them. To me, they looked bland and my guess is that was why he didn't like them. We didn't have dessert even though the offerings were tempting. I had hoped to post more photos but one of our grandsons offered to take photos of the sandwich, burger and collard greens...but...they didn't come out. The dining room has that southern charm to it. Our server was very nice and since it was slow when we were there, she engaged us in conversation. If you are in Luray and looking for a good spot for dinner, we all highly recommend Circa '31.

Came here on Friday night. I ordered the blueberry lemonade. I have a sweet tooth, but this was so…read moredisgustingly sweet. It tasted like pure corn syrup. I took one sip and said I'd like to send it back (probably the first time I have ever asked to return a drink in my life). They charged me for the drink anyway. Ordered the duck. The mashed potatoes were good. The broccolini was acceptable, and the duck (ordered medium-rare) was medium-well done, and incredibly disappointing. My husband ordered the chicken. The chicken was acceptable, as was the broccolini, but the couscous was flavorless and gross. I would not recommend going here.