As a commuter through the state of Virginia, I easily could have stopped at one of innumerable NOVA…read morerestaurants, or in Charlottesville, but I determined that this place in relatively rural Culpepper was worth a shot. The owners have a separate Thai restaurant downtown; this noodle-focused pan-Asian place is newer. I tried to manage expectations, but was impressed in every respect. The brick corner building has received an interesting buildout and Bose speakers trumpet mood music. The menu is broad and includes some vegan options. I ordered some dumplings, which I wouldn't have done if I'd known how huge the entree would be, but the dumplings were excellently presented with vegetable garnish and I ate them quickly. They offer a series of tropical fruit drinks, and I got one with longan, which is a little like lychee; the beverage came in its own bottle and had several whole longan fruits in it and was sweet and strongly flavored. Despite the strong start, I still expected less from my ramen that what I ultimately got. Even a good premium ramen bowl rarely has the beautiful array of vegetable toppings I got here, including pickled ginger, kimchi, mushrooms, corn, and bok choy. Ample tofu was provided for protein and the noodles were of a green kale-infused variety. I was offered dried pepper for seasoning and a spice tray if I needed it, but the thought barely occurred to me. It was an enormous bowl and I ended up taking some of it to go. I was easily going to give them the five stars even before they offered me a complimentary dessert that was a little bit like a sticky mochi. The one thing I'd ask is that they label the menu a bit more clearly as I got the sense that a lot of the general Thai dishes could be vegan but it wasn't as clear as I would have liked it to be. But the quality and variety of flavors was as good as I could possibly ask for.

So delicious! Service is great. The atmosphere is relaxing…read more This place blows away all other places that I thought were great out of the water!

Came here with mom and sisters. We were seated right away on Saturday but we came around 5:15 pm…read more The place wasn't full yet. They don't take reservations. We ordered fried calamari. It came with a hot marinara sauce. It was delicious. My mother ordered broiled flounder with baked potatoes and salad. I ordered make my own 3 items which included fried Soft shell crab, fired scallops and crab cake with sides of baked potatoes and onion rings. All dishes came with hush puppies. My sister had fried oysters. They said the broiled flounder had no taste. I liked all my dishes though the crab cake was saltier for me than I normally like. They give you all sorts of sauce and special butter for the baked sweet potatoes. The waitress was really nice and came back and refilled my soda a lot. It's an old restaurant and the ambience is lots of people come here for seafood. Considering it's not close to any sea, it's pretty good. I forgot to take photos to share. When we left around 6:30 the parking lot was full and people were waiting for tables.

While visiting VA we were told this restaurant had good seafood. The place itself is simple, casual…read moreand reminded me of those by the pier fresh catch type restaurant we used to visit during summer break in San Francisco and Seattle. The dishes prepared in a very simple natural way without excess seasoning or breading. Very tasty, fresh and reasonably priced. We had a party of 9 and ordered the steamed crab legs and mussels for sharing. Fried calamari which was lightly coated and super crispy-delicious. We had the fish tacos, lobster tails, the build your own 3 item meal ( crab legs, steamed shrimp and crab cake) this combo was amazing. The crab meat unlike any other I've had before. You get pretty much a crab cake made of only the meat, no fillers. Everyone enjoyed every bite and we will definitely come again on our next visit. Our server was very nice and helpful.

Piedmont Steakhouse exceeded our expectations! The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and perfect for a…read moredate night or special occasion. The lamb chops were phenomenal, the tortellini soup and fresh house salad were delicious, and both the filet and tomahawk steak were cooked perfectly. Every dish was full of flavor, and the quality of the steaks really stood out. A special shoutout to our server, Kayla, for her attentive and friendly service. It was also great seeing our friend and owner, Duck, whose passion for the restaurant is evident in every detail. The photos speak for themselves, but the food was even better than it looks. We'll definitely be back!

We were in Culpeper at dinner time on the way back to Northern Virginia from Lynchburg area so we…read morelooked for places to eat. We chose Piedmont Steakhouse. I love the decor and ambiance of this restaurant. They asked if we had reservations but we did not. We didn't have to wait long for a table. We both ordered steak. One of the best ribeyes I've had. Service was terrific. I'm glad we stopped by!

This place keeps getting better! Customer service and food quality is the absolute best! I will…read morealways recommend Boonedocks!

Boondocks has great food & service. It's definitely worth the drive, especially to support local!…read more Highly recommend to everyone

I do not say this lightly: this was best fried shrimp I've ever had. Also the best crabcake and…read morefried catfish that have ever graced my palate. The sides were perfection. Just look at the photos- you can see the perfection. Family owned- there were three (maybe four) generations behind the counter and we watched them bread and fry the shrimp and cook everything on demand. Nothing is frozen or pre made. The guys were friendly and fun to chat with; felt like you're at home. This is by far the best soul food seafood restaurant I've ever been to, and besides one other place in Front Royal that offers very different fare it's the best place to get a meal. Please visit this establishment so they stay in business forever. This is the food we all deserve.

Incredible crab cakes! Did not disappoint! Smoky Mac & Cheese was fantastic. Definitely worth a…read morestop!

Go for the vibes and enjoy your libations and eat the food to stave of being too tipsy. I went…read morefor the food and definitely thought it was a little too salty but if i had some adult beverages it would have been perfect. Enjoy this gem! Cheers!

I have ordered their food on two different occasions while visiting Old House Vineyards and both…read moretimes were not good. Most recently on St Patrick's Day we ordered the Reuben Dip which was good but so very salty that we couldn't finish it, the fish and chips which were cooked beyond recognition (it was almost hollow inside the breading because the fish had been cooked to death and was dry as all get out) and the banger dog which my companion said was overcooked and had no flavor. Needless to say we will not be ordering food from this place anymore and I will bring my own food if I return to Old House.

If you are looking for a place to eat in the area, stop reading reviews, get in the car, and head…read morestraight to Crabby Maggie's! Five enthusiastic stars up for everything! We had to drop off some items in the area and wanted to get dinner before heading back, so we looked over the menu and reviews. It seemed like it would be perfect for seafood lovers, and we were able to snag one of the last tables available. From the time we walked in, the service was amazing. The staff made great recommendations, checked on us frequently without being intrusive, and made sure we were enjoying our first experience there. Even the other customers were super friendly and told us they had been coming back for years for the great food and service. We both loved our meals. The breading on my fish was really crispy (a recommendation from the server), and the hush puppies were delicious. The portions were very generous, and I really enjoyed my leftovers the next day! The decor there is also super cute. They have several old soda machines outside and adorable crab-themed items inside and outside. Even though it's a bit of a drive, we both agreed that it will be well worth another trip in the future!

Stopped in for lunch at Crabby Maggie's while visiting Strasburg. I'd seen the place pop up on…read moresocial media a few times, and since it's the only dedicated seafood spot in the area, it felt like a must-try. Parking is a bit tight, and the layout of the lot is... let's just say, a little confusing. I thought there might be an exit on the opposite side, but that might've just been me overthinking it. Inside, the place has a cozy, casual vibe, and there's also a nice outdoor patio if the weather's good. What stood out right away was the owner--the same person you see on their social media sharing specials--was actively working the floor. He was taking orders, cleaning up, and checking in on tables. Always great to see that level of involvement and energy. We went with the fried baskets, and the portion sizes were huge--definitely felt like a good value for the price. (Check out the pictures!) Everything we had was hot, crispy, and satisfying. We saw a few other dishes--like the tacos and steak--go by, and they looked just as tempting. I've already made a mental note to try the scallops or one of those tacos next time I'm back.

Such a jewel in Haymarket for well prepared primo quality seafood …read more Chef Sean Iqbal creates upscale presentations that are beyond the ordinary ‼The seasonings and spices are balanced to enhance the freshest fruit de mer. His passion for his food translates to his gracious attention to his clients . Hostess Khatera 's personal touch completes for a delightful dinning experience ‼ The Taylors

Food is great. Been there DOZENS of times, BUT... went there and all of a sudden they only…read moreaccepted reservations. Seriously?! Are you kidding me? Went back a few days later, same thing. Done! This is anything but a "reservation" place. Yes, the food is good, but give me a break. If you're going to take reservations, how about making the seating a tad upper scale. And maybe get that poor ventilation taken care of. One thing I can't stand is having to change clothes when I get home after dining in a restaurant. And I know, people will say "then don't eat there". But BEFORE the ridiculous reservation nonsense, we liked the food, so we dealt with it. Oh well...