visiting in the winter time was such a different vibe, but we enjoyed it a lot! they have little…read morebubbles around the patio tables with heaters inside which made the dining experience feel so cozy and private. our server was super nice and checked up on us often. the cheesesteak was a decent portion and was delicious. the chicken tenders arent the best, but the fries and ranch are my favorite! there is something special to them. will definitely be returning.

My partner and I came for lunch today on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. We were seated at a nice…read moretable overlooking the train station with the mountain in the background. The table had an umbrella, so we were able to enjoy the outdoors without being in the sun. We ordered the Cobb Salad ($20) and Red Rice and Hemp Burger ($15) with a side salad instead of fries (additional $2 for the salad). The Cobb salad was very good. Large portion with big chunks of moist chicken. The salad was fresh and tasty. Italian dressing was good. The "Hemp" Burger was a new one on me, but essentially i understand it is a rice-based burger with Hemp seeds for protein. It comes in a large bun with caramelized onion and bbq sauce. I liked it. It has a mild flavor, the patty is pretty soft and the combination of flavors was very pleasant. The "side" salad was large and very fresh. I enjoyed the vinaigrette very much. Unfortunately, our server went AWOL after dropping off our food. We had a question and he wasn't around. My water glass was empty and no sight. My partner's water glass was empty for a while and - I kept looking around - but no sighting. I finally did something I hate to do, which is to call over another server, but we both were thirsty and needed something to drink. That server was very nice and promptly came over with a water pitcher for us. The bad service really wrecked what was otherwise a good meal in a nice atmosphere. So, here's the thing. I considered giving 3 stars for this review based on the service. (We actually thought the server had quit - it was ridiculous - the place wasn't crowded at all.). But, the other servers in the area were working really hard and one did come over quickly to help out, so I'm going to hope for the best. I do want to send a message in this review to the restaurant that this did leave a bad feeling. I doubt we'll be back. Too bad.

We felt right at home. We were greeted warmly as we entered. The food was so good and nice and hot…read more I tried an old favorite from an old diner and it was even better. Gravy is the best!

What a great diner to have close by when you're looking for a quick sandwich or a good breakfast or…read morean early dinner. One of my favorite things to order here are the crabcakes. Now you wouldn't think a diner could have good crabcakes, but this one does. The portions are generous and service is decent. Sometimes it could be a bit noisy, but you kind of expect that in a diner I've even taken my friends here for lunch and they've liked it also

Walked over yesterday to have a couple drinks in the beautiful weather on the patio. The business…read moreappears to be under some kind of renovation and you have to enter through the side patio door. Service appeared a tad disorganized. But overall, our waitress was decent and so were our drinks! A great way to cool off in the coming spring and summer days.

Non-issue with their parking. The restaurant has bar and table settings. It is more of a sports…read morethemed restaurant. We were immediately greeted by their waitresses. The table we had smelled like....piss. Later, we joined our peers at another table which also smelled the same and many of us made the same comment. The food and drinks were served within timely manners. The waitresses were friendly. We just weren't impressed and definitely did not like the scent at the table. By the way. It was the table close to the restroom but the scent was coming from the table or seat itself. The check out process was easy. You can pay by credit card or contact less card via phone. Overall, it gets a 1.9 out of 5. The whole place needs some serious cleaning.

Abolitionist hosted my group (~20) for our informal reception after my wedding and they were…read morestellar. We booked the back room space and it was perfect for the group. From the beginning of the planning process until payment, I really enjoyed working with them and appreciated their flexibility. They helped make my special day even more special! All members of the party enjoyed various shareables and tried nearly all the pizza flavors. They had a great selection of food and drinks and provided excellent (fast and friendly) service. Thanks for a fantastic visit to Charles Town, Abolitionist Ale Works!!

I am glad I had the opportunity to have dinner in the charming establishment. The building is…read morehistoric and I believe it used to be a pharmacy. There were several pizzas I wanted to try, but I am always on the lookout for something unique and settled for the Pickle Pizza (basil garlic oil, mozzarella cheese, spinach, organic dill pickles, old bay seasoning). They also have a nice selection of beer. I had the Dead Tree (Sherry Barrel aged Imperial Stout with Hickory Syrup from Falling Bark Farm in Berryville, VA. Smokey, roasty maltiness). I would certainly come back when in the area!

The only thing saving this review from this experience is the setting, ambiance, view, and…read morelocation. This place is right on the property for an outdoor adventure park that does tubing in the winter and river tubing/ ropes courses/camp in the summer. Being in Harper's ferry and given the neighboring business this is a captive audience gold mine for a restaurant. Sadly, we came here on a Saturday and it was PAINFULLY obvious their service capabilities could not match the customer demand signal. We started at 4PM and they were about at 50% capacity (generously). You order your own food at the bar or via QR code. This is a standard practice so nothing wrong there, but it did take us about 10 minutes to then get our drinks. The food came out within 15 minutes. Food was descent if not a little on the expensive side. Beer was fairly priced. They don't have a super large menu and they were out of a handful of things. Like for one, being out of iced tea seemed like an easy fix from my perspective working in bar/restaurant management in the past. We went and enjoyed the Christmas lights and then went back in around 615PM for a nightcap. This is where things went off the rails. The inside was full the outter tables were 40-50% taken. Overall I would say 80% of a jam packed house. We ordered 2 Irish coffees and a beer. 25 minutes later I went in to check on our drinks and the patrons faces inside said it all. The couple at the bar had been waiting 30 minutes to pay their bill, one lady got up and left because people had come in after her, ordered the same thing, eaten, paid, and left before she got her food. They hadn't even started our drinks and when I went to the bathroom I could see the kitchen order display and half their tickets were lagging, badly. From what I could tell they had 3 people tending bar/running food plus other food runners. I don't know what the kitchen staffing was. This place should be KILLING it with how they are set up location/clientele wise but I can say for certain they will take a hit on return business tonight. This place has great potential and I hope for the owner's sake this was an off night. As a bartender/bar manager watching personnel work tempo, efficiency, etc... I was screaming inside.

The service here is good, your sit yourself order from the QR code and the bartender will deliver…read moreyour food. The wait wasn't long, as for the ambiance it's a lodge style with bar food. But Normandy lodge with the bear head carpet. Overall the food..for bar food it was a disappointment. Not bad but just not good. The wings okay, the blue cheese weak, the fires pass the test but barely. You can drive about 5-10 minutes and get better options and see some of the historic sites in the area. That's what I recommend. Now I wouldn't say pass them by, just don't expect a top 10 meal from Alstadts, they will fill you up and that is all.

The guy running the place couldn't be nicer, friendlier, or more helpful. Major props for the…read moreexcellent service. My brisket sandwich was fall-off-the-bone tender, and tasty. The mac and cheese was much better than it looked. The chili dog was very good although the pretzel bun was surprisingly tough. The potato salad was quite good too. All in all, Tee Dawgs is doin' it right.

Local place downtown. Casual order at the bar. We had brisket sandwich, good flavor and ample…read moreportions. Weren't that hot on the sauces but that's always very subjective. I had the large brisket chili bowl with corn bread. Both were very good and filling. Friendly place

The breakfast food is solid good straight forward way to start one's day. With that stated: Get…read morethere fairly early as the closer they get to closing time which is early it gets crowded. The service is efficient and friendly. A few of the servers where the T-shirts that state: "We work harder than ugly strippers" (which are also available for sale). I do NOT understand the "General Store" aspect of this establishment due to the fact that the T-shirts are apparently the only thing that they sell besides food. The ambiance is cozy, and they have nice seasonal decorations.

Visiting the town for a few days and brunch is always fun to check out. Country cafe is an adorable…read morespot with friendly staff, spacious seating inside and out. There's no private parking but plenty right out front. I had the special bowl with country gravy... my only regret? Is not ordering another bowl togo! Holy crap it was delicious!! I'm not big on gravy but this place? You could taste the love in every freaken bite! Pancakes were fluffy, omelette nice and cheesy, ham and bacon had that nice crunch. Classic brunch spot! You'll totally miss out if you don't check this place out! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

came here for dinner twice while staying at the Inn for a little getaway. everything was very tasty…read moreand well made. they have unique dishes on the menu which makes for an interesting dining experience. service was excellent too. the tables are in the main house of the Inn which is a really old and quaint building. the decor is so beautiful. our first night our table was in front of a wood burning fireplace which was lit and tended to by our waitress. this place is completely off the beaten path and in the middle of nowhere. if we were ever in the area again, we would definitely stop by. also, the restaurant serves a fantastic breakfast which is only open to guests at the Inn.

This was a very elegant breakfast experience. The dining room and the service and the wait staff…read morewas very good. If you wanna take someone you're sweet on for a very lovely breakfast, I would recommend this place.

Feels like a homemade breakfast, good prices and server was very attentive. Came in on Sunday…read moreafternoon, good food!

Quaint diner in downtown Charles Town. We decided to dine here because it was one of the few…read morerestaurants open early during my visit, allowing me to mark West Virginia off my 50 states bucket list. Food came out fast and freshly cooked to order. I ordered biscuits with chipped beef gravy, a regional specialty, and it was delicious. Besides the paper plates and disposable plastic utensils, which was odd, Grandma's Diner was a great breakfast spot.

Stopped in around 4 PM and sat at the bar. Ordered a beer and fries, which were fine, but after…read morethat the service dropped off completely. The bartender who initially helped me never came back, and I ended up waiting until 5:02 before flagging down someone else just to get my check. What made it feel off was that I seemed to be the only person of color at the bar, and while I was being overlooked, other guests were consistently being checked on and served. I can't say for sure what the reason was, but the difference in attention was noticeable. I had planned to order more (crab cakes and shepherd's pie), but after being ignored that long, I decided against it. Overall, a disappointing experience.

Grabbed lunch with a friend this week. We asked to be seated on the patio to enjoy the beautiful…read moreweather. We were quickly seated at a table with an umbrella which was wonderful. We ordered drinks and the soft pretzel appetizer. The jumbo pretzels are served with pub cheese and mustard! YUM! I opted for the classic chicken tenders which did not disappoint. I will say, there was a bit of a pest problem on the patio. *BEWARE* SEVERAL wasps and bees flying around us, our meals, and our table. Our server was just ok, not super personable. Would return because of the extensive menu.