Good food and wonderful service! Flexible hours. (Only place open for miles on Sunday evening.)…read moreMore funky than fancy but super friendly staff and a bargain price. Skip the 'fast food' and go local!

My first outing to a Virginia dive bar. Happen to pass by this little place while visiting a…read morepatient and decided to drop in. Kind of glad I did, I would have forever wondered what it would have been like. Somewhat limited menu of American favorites but I chose well with the fried bologna. It was fresh, salty, crispy and the bun was nice and soft. I got the onion rings as a companion and they were very well done. Could tell they were home battered and fried almost to perfection (only cause I like them more well done and I forgot to ask). My friend got the cheeseburger and she said it was "very good". I didn't ask if the patty was homemade but it wouldn't surprise me since almost everything else is. Tater tots looked pretty good too. Only let down we're the wings. They were fried well, but the sauce was just a bit lack luster. For a Parmesan garlic I didn't really taste either flavor. It was a nice creamy sauce just didn't give me the flavor I was looking for. We had some strawberry cake for dessert which seemed like your typical box cake but he cream cheese frosting on top was delicious. Just wish it had a bit more of it. Overall, this place is a pretty nice surprise in the middle of the road virginia among the mountains and corn fields.

(Very) small town diner. A favorite of locals. The building is an open floor plan double wide that…read moreseems to have been renovated in the last few years. Walk in and seat yourself, one server serves the whole room. The food is okay, needs salt and seasoning but good for the price. Myself and two children ate for $16, can't get breakfast anywhere else that cheap. Bring cash, as it is a cash only establishment.

If you're looking for ambiance, the North Star restaurant isn't for you. If you're looking for an…read moreexcellent burger and are near Buchanan, VA, the North Star will not disappoint. The North Star is a clean Virginia roadside diner offering delicious food. My neighbor and I were visiting Buchanan to have his John Deere mower serviced, and we asked the salespeople where we could get a good lunch. The staff unanimously recommended the North Star, but we were cautioned not to order the double-cheeseburger unless we were very hungry. They were right. It is rare to get a burger prepared exactly the way I prefer one (cheese, ketchup, and loaded with grilled onions), and the North Star didn't disappoint. My friend ordered the double-cheeseburger and loved his meal as well. The fries were really good, and reminiscent of New York diner fries. My wife and I have been back more than a few times when we are in the mood for an excellent burger.

I've been to Ransones a few times having grown up in Buchanan since I've visited over the past few…read moreyears but haven't really every purchased anything. The menu is basically burgers and fries and nachos and hot dogs and ice cream. All things delicious to be sure, but not my normal fare. This past weekend however, I was in Buchanan to spend some time with my dad during a weekend trip home and we decided to poke our heads in and have a "snack". We ordered the loaded nachos, carnival fries, and a small side salad for me. The loaded nachos were actually really good - they have ground beef, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos and nacho cheese on them. They were warm and fresh and crispy. My dad devoured them. The carnival fries were amazeballs. I mean, they're the Buchanan carnival fries - need I say more?! Served with a spray bottle for vinegar on the side - YUM. Perfection. The little side salad was fresh and good - sparse - but with really good fresh lettuce, peppers, tomato and onion with crunchy fresh croutons and a choice of dressing. The prices are reasonable - $3-5 for everything and our waitress was adorable and super attentive and friendly. I still didn't get to try a shake here - but maybe one day. Plenty of on-street parking and the inside is decorated like a cute old soda shop complete with the soda fountain bar and a working juke box.

Came in Monday morning early and they fired up the grill for us and made us breakfast before they…read morewere even officially open for the day. Great eggs, yummy sausage patties and orange juice. Very friendly and good prices too.

We just happened to stop at a nearby gas station and noticed this place up on the hill. We decided…read moreto give it a try, and let me say--it was definitely worth the drive! The kiddos had the chicken nuggets and waffle fries. If you love Chick-fil-A nuggets, you'll love these. My wife ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap with salt and vinegar waffle fries. She wasn't a fan of the fries, but she absolutely LOVED the Caesar wrap. As for me, I had the burger, and it was FANTASTIC! It was huge, packed with flavor, and well worth the money. I was not disappointed at all. The waitresses were friendly, the food came out quickly, and the overall experience was excellent. I highly recommend this place, and we will definitely be back. Thank you from the Griggs Family from North Carolina!

My steak sub with peppers, onions and mushrooms was good, the fries were cooked well, the prices…read morewere reasonable and the service was just fine. A good lunch spot on our travels.

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. I didn't get photos of our food but the Mac n…read morecheese was very good. The bbq fries were so good they were hard to stop eating even after you were full. Their special burger with pork bbq and onion rings is huge! The sauce on that burger was so good. I definitely recommend that you stop by for friendly people and tasty food.

Great lunch/dinner spot right off 220! Home cooked food, pleasant ambiance, and friendly staff.read more

We ate dinner here 2 consecutive evenings and the food was delicious and service great! Highly…read morerecommend this restauran!

We've lived in the area for two weeks and have eaten here twice , should I say more. Excellent…read moremeals here, service is awesome and servers are friendly! We love it!

Our lunch at the Peaks of Otter Lodge restaurant was delicious today. The longtime buffet was not…read moreopen. My pan-seared trout with vegetables and and my husband's shrimp and grits were both properly cooked and very tasty. The one mile walk around Abbot Lake next to the Lodge after lunch was shady, paved and beautiful.

Fun drive up there. Hiking around the lake or up the mountain builds up your appetite. The lodge…read moreand lounge is a great place to relax and enjoy your food and drink. This is not a short outing. Plan at least three hours for the whole experience.

The food was down home delicious and the train station atmosphere directly added to the experience…read more Service was excellent and very friendly . Service

Vibe: 8/10 - it can get loud inside, but the theming is so nice! The outdoor area is also excellent…read more Service: 7/10 - kind, but can be very slow. Don't go in a rush! Value: 9/10 Black and bleu: 7.5/10 Greek steak salad: 8/10 Overall: 7.7/10 (3.85/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

I've stopped here several times with my family, most recently with my partner. I will write the…read morereview based off my most recent visit. We visited on a Sunday, so it was understandably busy. That's pretty common for restaurants. One area that could use improvement I will note is the waiting/ host area. It felt somewhat disorganized, and guests seemed unsure where to stand or who was next in line. There was a host stand but no one there when we came in. Servers kept walking past. People were coordinating among themselves to determine the order of queue. Adding clearer signage or having a set host could help create a smoother experience for busy days. The food was average overall. Our waitress was friendly, and offered recommendations despite the busy time. After being seated, there was a wait before our drink order was taken. Honestly while waiting on my drink, I browsed the menu and already was ready to order by time they took our drinks. once that was taken, the food arrived within a reasonable timeframe. The restrooms were the biggest ick of our visit. They had single bathrooms with clear vacancy indicators on the doors with working locks. They were running low on toilet paper, dark, and there was a smell that was similar to a hot, sweaty gas station. On a positive note, plenty of parking with spaces both in front of the restaurant and in a larger lot on the side of the building. Signs to get to there were clear both on the highway exits and near the business. Overall, the experience was okay. I think we would come back for food and sit-down experience. The food was decent and convenient for a road stop, but i would highly suggest cleaning the bathrooms and strengthening the host/waiting area for rushes.

In my continuing efforts to get a hot dog in each county in Virginia, I pulled into the Pink…read moreCadillac Diner for an early lunch on a Thursday in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was quiet as we walked up but two vans of tourists pulled in right behind us so we quickly got inside and were sat. The vibe of the place was very classic. I especially liked the pink coffee mugs. We had looked at the menu online in advance so we had settled on our order. We got The King, peanut butter, banana, and bacon, Elvis's favorite sandwich with an order of onion rings. With permission from our server we also got a hot dog off of the children's menu with chili, mustard, and cole slaw on the side, with a side of fries. Our food came out quickly. The sandwich was a nice size on really well-toasted bread. I couldn't taste much bacon. The peanut butter and the bananas were the primary flavors. The hot dog was good. The chili was stew-chili and not a classic hot dog chili. The big tomato chunks were the big clue as it was set down in front of me. That being said, we still enjoyed it (we split and shared both). The onion rings were especially good. Our server was really kind and attentive even while she got pulled away to help with the big group that came in after us. I think this place is definitely worth a stop for a bit of nostalgia. I think I'll be back for a ice cream treat!

Cute cafe & the tomato soup was delicious! My entire party actually ordered it and all enjoyed it.read more

If you are in Lewisburg or plan to go make reservation NOW to Stardust for dinner. Your food will…read morebe delicious and hot and you will be greeted by the kindness people. Shout out to Haley Jared and Bishop that made our experience so very enjoyable. Go to this restaurant before the chefs become famous!!