Excellent food and great atmosphere. I recommend 100%. The service was great too, very attentive…read moreand they assure you that you enjoy your meal.

One of the best sit down restaurants to eat in the area (which doesn't say much because there's…read morenothing here compared to Nova- but food is still good). Would gladly come back. -Brussels sprouts: delicious. Roasted and topped with parm, bacon, and balsamic glaze. As with all Brussels some bits are charred and a little too toasty for me but really yummy. -Marry me chicken: it's rich- a lot of cheese and cream. Portion is huge. Tangy sundried tomatoes cut the richness and was actually tender. I enjoyed the better as leftovers and I don't know why. Mashed potatoes creamy, buttery delicious. I don't like spinach so I got it with a side of green beans. -Green beans: good but cooked and seasoned unevenly. I still liked it -Grilled mahi tacos: I enjoyed this the most. The taco shell isn't a taco shell, more like a flatbread or naan toasted. It has a variety of textures and flavors - pumpkin seeds, jalapeño slaw, avocado sauce, and pico. It's bright and punchy and delicious. Comes w fries -Sweet potato fries: so yum. Crispy outside fluffy inside Cheese pizza: a lot of cheese- a little too much for me. The restaurant itself is lake themed with beautiful wood paneling, floor to ceiling windows, centered around a cozy fire place. I made a comment that it'd be perfect for baby/ bridal showers and my friend said people actually have weddings here. The interior is matched by an even more beautiful view. They offer outdoor waterside seating on their deck. It looks to be screened in/ have windows so you're not exposed to the weather. Service was great/ attentive.

My friends live in Middleburg and during my visit from Texas this was one of their top places to…read moretry for dinner. We drove way out into nowhere to this lovely secluded location. Prix Fixe meal for $70 seemed reasonable. Wonton soup Beef carpaccio Chicken thigh Halibut Pear dessert All delicious ... menu changes seasonally ... we enjoyed our meal See pics and video

Arrived to an unlocked, empty restaurant. I walked inside, thinking there would be a host, and not…read morea single person was there. I had seen some staff outside the front so assumed it was still open as it's a holiday weekend. I walked around back and there was one person, sitting with her feet up in a chair who didn't even greet me. It was an odd experience. I left. Keep in mind - there's nothing else close by for dining, so if they're not accepting guests, your best bet is a wheel of cheese next door - if they're open.

I visited the place ten years ago in Front Loyal. It was very unique and food was great…read more When I found out the new location, I right away pay a visit. But...the service was disappointing the food was burnt and over seasoned.

A standout and truly unique place. It's more than a restaurant. You'll dine on perfectly cooked…read moresteak and God-approved chimichurri or other treats while taking in eclectic art, unexpected hospitality, and maybe even philosophical conversations with the owners. As someone who has traveled extensively in the US for decades this stands out in the best way. Can't wait to return!

This place is amazing. Makes me want to go to Winchester just to eat there…read more The BLACK & BLEU STEAK SALAD was so very good!!!

The sweet potato fries portion is generous and the horseradish dipping sauce is chefs kiss. Their…read morecalimari is crunchy but not overcooked and rubbery, with shaved cheese on top making it unique. The salad always tastes fresh and their lobster bisque is loaded with flavor. The avocado club is a great panini to try. The chicken is juicy, bacon crunchy, and the combination of avocado and herb mayo really rounds off the balance of it. They are also very efficient having a drive thru for pick up orders.

We came out for the Father's day Sunday brunch special and was not disappointed. He opted for wing…read moreapp and I the oyster. Flavorful oysters and wings were crispy and meaty. Not pictured is the fabulous shrimp and grits I devoured. It was rich yet very well balanced and seasoned. They were extremely busy but our server did warn us ahead of time. We were in no rush and someone was enjoying the Mimosas too much to care lol

The food was amazing--expensive, but genuinely amazing. I had the lobster roll, my friend had the…read moresummer salad with salmon, and we each had two drinks. The bill was about $120, which felt reasonable for the quality of the food. Unfortunately, the service really brought the experience down. Our server was clearly overwhelmed and had far too many tables. She was perfectly pleasant and seemed to be doing her best, but it took about 20 minutes before we could even ask for unsweetened butter for the rolls. The butter they initially brought was so sweet it tasted like buttercream frosting, which was not at all to my taste, and then it took another 10 minutes to actually get the replacement. I really wanted to love this place because the food was excellent, but this was a Monday evening. If the restaurant is this understaffed on a Monday, I can only imagine how much worse the service is on a busy weekend. As much as I enjoyed the food, I don't think I'd go back.

Excellent food, great atmosphere and service. I had the crab grilled cheese, my husband the banh…read moremi, and both were delicious.

This was my 5th or 6th visit to Riks Cafe, and it never disappoints. The staff are always friendly…read moreand welcoming, and the vibe is a perfect mix of modern and cozy. The drinks are always amazing, and the food is just as impressive. I highly recommend the buffalo tots as an appetizer--they're a must-try. Everything I've ordered has been packed with flavor, and on the rare occasion something isn't quite right, they're quick to fix it without any hassle. Riks Cafe is truly a hidden gem in Hagerstown. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's well worth a visit!

My heart has officially fallen in love with Middleburg. I've met so many wonderful people here and…read morehave genuinely enjoyed every bit of my time in town--and my visit to the Red Fox Inn & Tavern continued that streak! My friend and I stopped in for cocktails upstairs at the Night Fox Pub-- where Kevin created marvelous nicely balanced drinks, and what a charming spot! The historic atmosphere is absolutely beautiful, and it felt like the perfect place to relax and enjoy the evening. We ordered the artichokes and lobster mac & cheese, and both were fabulous! We even ended up sharing the dessert donuts with some friendly neighbors sitting at the bar, which made the whole experience feel even more fun and welcoming. I can already tell I need to come back and get properly spoiled with dinner here. Between the beautiful historic setting, delicious food, cocktails, and genuinely friendly atmosphere, the Red Fox Inn has definitely earned a spot on my Middleburg favorites list. I'll be back!

We went to the tavern for dinner while staying at the inn. They kept saying we would need…read morereservations or asking when we wanted to make them, but we walked over and the place was empty (which was great for our toddler). They sat us all of the way inside and in the corner. All of the employees were super sweet! The tasting menu has a lot of options for ways you can do it, but we all settled on an appetizer and steak with some additional sides (mac & cheese, risotto, artichokes, and fries). The salads and soup were SO good - refreshing, llight, and beautifully presented. The steaks were all cooked perfectly to our requests and the sides were plentiful.

I went into dinner at The Inn at Little Washington with very high expectations. I've been fortunate…read moreenough to dine at multiple Michelin two and three-star restaurants around the country, so I'm familiar with what that level of dining can deliver--and, more importantly, what I believe the experience should feel like. There were certainly some excellent moments. The egg course was fantastic, the caviar addition to the lobster was a great touch, and the lamb was one of the strongest courses of the evening. The cheese service was also outstanding and probably one of the highlights of the entire meal. The service, setting and attention to detail are all what you would expect from an establishment with this much history and reputation. Unfortunately, the meal was ultimately undermined by the wine pairing. The reserve wine pairing was disappointing. We paid $750 per person for the wine pairing, which consisted of just four very small pours. At that price, I expected an extraordinary lineup of wines--rare, compelling bottles that elevated the food and made the pairing an integral part of the experience. Instead, the wines struck me as fairly mediocre, and the tiny pours made the value particularly difficult to understand. The pours were about 1.5 - 2 ounce pours of wines that are readily available online and some even available at discount wine sites. The first wine was sweet and a $65 retail wine, second was a mid-level Sauvignon blanc, followed by a mid-level Chardonnay. The pours were about 1.5-2 ounces so you barely received a taste of the wine. The last wine was very good but the pour was even smaller. For 1,500, my wife and I could have had a top tier bottle of wine. They should feel embarrassed about this offering. The wine pairing pours equalled about 1/2 - 3/4 bottle of wine for the two of us. Having experienced multiple Michelin star restaurants, this is where The Inn at Little Washington fell short for me. At the very highest level of dining, I'm not simply looking for good food. I'm looking for an experience that feels exceptional from beginning to end. The ingredients, creativity, portions, wine program, pacing and overall sense of occasion should all come together in a way that makes the moment feel magical. There were many times during the meal where we had no wine and no food. This has never happened at any of my experiences at other Michelin restaurants. There are plenty of diners who absolutely love the Inn, and I can understand why. There are also reviews from other guests who have praised the food, service and overall experience while others have questioned the value and portion sizes. That divide is understandable. The restaurant clearly has its devoted following, but my experience left me on the more critical side. To be clear, this isn't a bad restaurant. Far from it. The egg, caviar-enhanced lobster, lamb and cheese service were all excellent, and the Inn remains an impressive destination with exceptional service and a beautiful setting. But when you've dined at multiple Michelin star restaurants, you develop a pretty good sense of what separates a very good restaurant from an extraordinary one. For me, The Inn at Little Washington didn't deliver the level of food, wine or value that I've experienced at other three-star establishments. Three stars from me. The food has moments of brilliance, but at the reserve wine pairing was simply too difficult to overlook. And considering the restaurant's recent fall from three Michelin stars to two, I think the downgrade is understandable.

AFTERNOON TEA ONLY review. Recently, the famous Inn at Little Washington began offering afternoon…read moretea, previously only a perk for guests at the Inn, as a standalone service. I brought my mother for tea as a special birthday treat. A few days before our reservation, staff from the Inn reached out to confirm the reservation and ask if we were celebrating any occasion and I told them about my mother's birthday. We arrived at the Inn a little before 2pm and were told they couldn't seat us until right at 2pm for tea. However, at 2pm, when we were lead to the conservatory for tea, there were already people seated. I'm fine with rules like this, but then they need to be the same for all parties. They started us off with a version of an Aperol that was refreshing and the selection of teas was very nice. The food was brought out on a small serving tower with three savory and three sweet items for each of us. We loved the lemon tarts and lobster rolls, but the scones were undercooked and doughy inside. While this was less food than we expected (especially for the $114 per person price point), they did ask if we'd like another of any of our favorite items and then brought us out more of those. This was a thoughtful way of keeping the number of items low, but giving guests more of what they loved. We stayed for about an hour and they began clearing plates and teapots, etc. At no point did anyone acknowledge my mother's birthday or tell us that service had concluded. We walked out of the dining room and while my mother was getting the car from the valet I asked about her birthday recognition with the team. They apologized profusely and offered us complimentary breakfast the next day. As we had driven 2 hours for tea, that was not in the cards. Instead, they refunded the ENTIRE MEAL. I certainly did not ask that they do that, but it was a considerable gesture on their part. I love the Inn at Little Washington and have had amazing meals there, but I would not recommend it for Afternoon Tea. The staff just doesn't seem to have a grip on how to do it for guests who aren't staying overnight at the Inn. Maybe they'll figure it out in a couple months, but I'll take my teas elsewhere.

Great food!! Amazing service! Love the retro vibe when eating in. Always proud to support LOCAL…read moreSMALL BUSINESSES--Female owned and operated!

That Place is the real deal... It's great having a locally owned restaurant that focuses on quality…read moreover everything else. The eggplant parmesan is phenomenal, the crab legs are fresh, and even the fries are cut fresh. If you're coming through town and looking for meal that's well put together, this is it.

Service was great. Very nice place, murals are pretty cool. Food was great! I got the Chesapeake…read moredog, definitely recommend. Mom got the popper dog and she enjoyed it as well. Unique place with unique choices, definitely would go back again

I've been here a few times. It's a solid restaurant that appears to make everything from scratch…read more The burger and the homemade corn dogs were both top notch. Their fries are also homemade and delicious. If you are a fan of dipping your fries in gravy ask for a side of brown gravy and go to town!!! Worth a visit if you are in the Front Royal, Strasburg, or Woodstock area.