Red Lobster

My partner and I came for dinner last night (a Tuesday). We arrived around 5:45 pm and were…read morepromptly seated. The restaurant was not very busy, but there was a pleasant vibe. The inside reminds me of a Chili's or Ruby Tuesday, but a bit darker. I think it's a nice atmosphere, appropriate for date night, a group, a family, etc. Our server (who has worked here for 3 years) was friendly and efficient. To start, we ordered a bowl of yesterday's soup special (She crab) and a small order of boiled shrimp. The soup was excellent, creamy, and with small pieces of crab throughout. The shrimp (six in the small order) were prepared well and came with a tangy cocktail sauce. The server brought over a loaf of their complimentary bread, which is actually three breads together in a single loaf. The bread was good (I preferred the dark loaf part) and came with a peach butter. We were told that the butters change periodically. The butter had pieces of peach in it (!) and we enjoyed the novelty. Our server mentioned that they also have a pistachio butter and maple butter. Yum. I ordered a salad with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing on the side. The salad itself was good - fresh, with crisp lettuce, tomato, cucumber, apple, almond pieces, etc. Then there was the dressing. Although I mixed the salad dressing in the cup before tasting it, when I did taste it, it was almost all oil with no discernible vinegar or other flavor. I kept stirring and tasting and nothing. So I abandoned the dressing. For entrees, my partner ordered the charbroiled salmon in herb butter with a side of broccoli. The salmon was prepared well and very tasty. I ordered the mahi-mahi, with the sun-dried tomato butter sauce on the side. The mahi-mahi was well prepared and tasty on its own. Honestly, I tasted the sun-dried tomato butter sauce and it was essentially whipped butter. I didn't think it added anything to the entree so I didn't use it. The potato came with butter and sour cream on the side. The potato was very good. Although we were full and not planning on dessert, the server came over with small cups of peppermint ice cream, calling it a "palate cleanser." It was very good and a nice touch. Other than the salad dressing and the sauce for the fish, it was an excellent meal in a nice atmosphere with good service. When we were leaving at around 7:00 pm, the line was out the door.

visiting Staunton for the first time we went to the Mill Street Grill our first night. it did not…read moredisappoint. our waiter Gianni was attentive and helpful, made sure we were enjoying our meal - good job. the Grill is known for its ribs I had the baby back ribs. these ribs were cooked perfectly, some of the best I have ever had. Grt them if you like ribs. My only regret and it was my own taste buds the bbq sauce needed some heat. My wife had chicken with artichoke hearts and sauce. She said it was tasty and the sauce sublime. Overall, a must dine at historic restaurant in Staunton.

Steak & Crab Cake

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Another night shot

Byers Street Bistro

4.3(406 reviews)

1.8 mi

Stopped in for dinner on our way home from HHI, and it was an excellent choice! The space is super…read morecool, the menu is just the right size and the staff are super friendly. The street itself is darling and the patio is perfect. There was a live band playing at Cider from Mars that carried over while we ate. We ordered: The Happy Hippy Pizza Mel's Croissant The Classic Club Street Corn Fritters Kale Caesar Salad Fried Green Tomatoes Crab Dip Everything was awesome!

We had a fabulous meal here on Sunday 3/8/25. First, it was great to find this gem open on a Sunday…read morenight. Second, the location was amazing. What a cool building with rich history. Our experience was outstanding. We mentioned we were first timers and in for a funeral. The server took our order and food/drinks arrived in a timely manner. The manager came over to check on us, give us a little history on the building and offer her condolences. Which was above and beyond. We had the hot honey pizza, pretzels, wings and cold beers. I honestly could have ordered so many things as everything sounded amazing, but we wanted some comfort food. Thanks for an amazing meal and wonderful southern hospitality. If we are ever in town again, we will be back.

Beautiful location

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN MELT

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The Depot Grille

3.9(285 reviews)

This place was so beautiful! The food was amazing, little pricey but worth it for a date night !…read moreThe employees were extremely attentive and kind ! Highly recommend !

Literally stumbled upon this restaurant at the tail end of a train riding road-trip…read more 2 Chessies outside...the restaurant is in an old freight station and beautiful inside. To the left is a large seating area that I didn't know was there until I went to the restroom. The bar is stunning. We were served by Jennifer. We shared artichoke dip; hubby had the lump crab cake sandwich with a side of coleslaw which he demolished, and I had the Toosday salad--delicious and a huge portion, with fresh pieces of apple, pecan, feta cheese and well prepared grill chicken. Had both the poppyseed and raspberry vinaigrette dressings which complimented the salad. Leftovers for me and no dessert. Great train area as well for train buffs.

Stained glass

Chicken wings served with buffalo, BBQ, bourbon sauce, or dry rub.

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Eggs Benedict

Remedy Burger

4.3(133 reviews)

1.9 mi

Super good burger!! They also have gluten free options. I opted for mine over greens and was very…read moregood! Will be back!

Still a great place a year after. Just a tad busier so the wait was also a tad longer…read more Friendly service. The selection of draft is decent - lager from Williamsburg. Onion burgers with a side of fries - the patty is good and can be upgraded to however more patties you need. But single is good for me. Worth a stop if you around Staunton.

Gilded mirror behind the bar.

Ballad burger

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This is how to serve a cocktail!

Mrs. Rowe's Family Restaurant

3.1(349 reviews)

Had been at least 10 years since I had been to Mrs. Rowe's. Had heard it was closing after seven…read moredecades plus. Meal was OK, and sandwich sizes were small, with cool and bland collard greens. Bought a pie, and it was not as good as from years ago. But that all may be related to the eventual closing. It would be a welcome miracle if another group bought the restaurant and brought it back to a time during its heyday.

We stopped here after a local overnight trip because it's conveniently located. They have a big…read morepastry pie selection. I got a cinnamon roll bigger than my hand to go when we checked out after breakfast. We were promptly greeted upon entry and sat in a booth. My husband covered cream chipped beef because that's not something we usually see on menus near us. I got biscuits and sausage gravy. The portions were HUGE. We could have done with a half serving of that was an option or shared. My husband thought his chipped beef was a little floury but my gravy was good. I did have to add some salt and pepper to my eggs which I guess I can understand that maybe people don't want them pre salted in case they are on a restricted diet. Pricing was reasonable for the portion size. $35 for 2 people with my to go pastry before tip. The restaurant has a bit of an old timer feel. It's been in business since 1947 which is pretty cool. They also have signs about closed areas for groups and they accept buses. If I'm in the area again, I think I'll try an eclair. My cinnamon roll was super moist which I was honestly pleasantly surprised by since it was a to go pastry. They also have a fridge with glass door that showed other to go options like the chopped beef and cinnamon apples.

Good PIES!!

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Kathy's Restaurant

3.9(268 reviews)

1.0 mi

We just ate there this morning. It is DEFINITELY NOT CLOSED! There was a line out the door @…read more10:45am on a Saturday morning. We had a seat within 10 mins and had a marvelous breakfast. If you order 2 eggs & bacon it comes with a "side" of 3 fluffy pancakes. I got mine with strawberries on top. Memorable!

Service very friendly, fun ambiance with tea cup chandeliers, various nick knacks- decour …read more. 2nd visit here coincidentally

Front dinning area

Creamed Chipped Beef or Sausage Gravy on Biscuits

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Dinning area

The Shack

4.2(170 reviews)

•$$$

This is the perfect example of don't judge a book by its cover! We're 2.5 hours away from this…read moresmall town, and closer to DC, yet the food is better here than most upscale restaurants in the capital. We came here to eat years ago after a glowing critic review and decided to come back this year for Mother's Day. The food and service was just as amazing as it was years before. Portions are on the smaller side but I don't mind because the food is exceptional (and it gives me an excuse to order more things from the menu) The restaurant is an actual shack but it gives off warm welcoming vibes. Service is very friendly and accommodating. We ordered the steak, the chicken, the Boursin and ramp toast, roasted oysters, the pimento cheese, the tuna crudo, and the cavatelli. Including dessert, this was just enough for three people.

The Shack is indeed a tiny shack with ornately-displayed and gourmet-looking food that, except for…read moredessert, does not deliver on flavor.

Ricotta Ravioli

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Ginger Margarita

Zynodoa

4.3(428 reviews)

1.9 mi

•$$$

My wife and I were driving to North Carolina and wanted a halfway stop, so we chose Staunton,…read moreVirginia based on a restaurant for dinner. Zynodoa was our choice. Good call! We stopped in Thursday February 5, 2026. The cozy space, complete with a locally painted on the wall, gives it a warm, welcoming feel. In speaking with the matrade we learned the name of the restaurant comes from the Native American word that has become Shenandoah. After 20 years in business it's clear this place has deep local roots. The staff was friendly and attentive. Kyle, our waiter, did a great job and worked seamlessly with his teammates to make the experience memorable. We started with cocktails -- my wife had the Sage Advice and I had a classic Manhattan. Proper cocktails for sure! The crème brûléed cornbread and sweet potato bisque were standout starters. Probably could have stopped eating after those starters...For mains, my wife loved the pork loin and I enjoyed the pan-seared trout. We finished with the banana mousse, which was absolutely amazing! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're passing through Staunton. definitely worth the stop.

An excellent and inventive restaurant in Staunton that punches way above its weight. My wife and I…read moretraveled to Staunton recently and were advised to try Zynodoa. The cocktail and mocktails were flavorful and well priced. Our waiter was great. Very knowledgeable about the menu, town and ingredients. We started with the Chicken Liver pate. This was well prepared, although I hate when a restaurant provides an odd number of toasts for two people. We asked for an extra piece and thought it was funny that they gave us exactly one. FYI- it comes with several accoutrements which were tasty, but the mustard was really the most satisfying. My wife had the brisket, which I would call a must have. Fantastic Asian spices, fried rice ball and Kimchi. Just an explosion of flavors. I was glad she shared. (This is uncommon) I had the pork chop and it was really pretty. Unfortunately, it lacked flavor and I had to carve off the fat which made up about 1/3rd of the chop. The bone was the other third...so it turned out to be a thick but modest cut. That said, it was on a lovely bed of mash and some of the best blue and white carrots I ever had. We finished with the carrot cake. (All of the desserts are made onsite.) which we learned was gluten free. Honestly if it was marked GF I wouldn't have ordered it. Anyway, when it arrived I thought we received the wrong thing. It looked like a decorative cliff bar. Once we took a bite we were blown away by the flavors and texture. It was delicious. Such a great experience. We were near the kitchen, so we got to see the head chef get orders out. There were some highs and lows, but the overall experience was really nice.

2.5.2026

7 Hills Steak & Eggs, Rappahannock River Fried Oysters, Edwards Bacon

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Chocolate Torte

Latin Soul

4.2(49 reviews)

I had a great experience at Latin Soul Restaurant. I ordered a large hibiscus juice, which was…read morerefreshing and perfectly balanced--not too sweet. For my meal, I had the street tacos with both chicken and steak, served with rice and refried beans, along with pickled onions and radish slices. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and the portions were generous for the price. I also tried a collard green and cheese pupusa, which was something new for me since I've only had more traditional ones before. It was absolutely delicious and a unique twist that really paid off. They offer a wide variety of pupusas, so there are plenty of options to choose from if you're a fan or looking to try something different. I chose to sit on the patio, which had a really nice, relaxed ambience. Inside, they also have a bar area with Latin music playing that adds to the overall vibe. Between the delicious food, great atmosphere, and reasonable prices, this spot is definitely worth a visit if you're craving Latin American cuisine.

Delicious food! The papusa was so perfect! Plantains delicious too. Everything was prepared to…read moreperfection.

Outside view

Hibiscus juice Collard Greens and cheese pupusas Street tacos (chicken and steak

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On the patio

Chop House Tavern

4.6(19 reviews)

1.9 mi

Another absolutely excellent experience at The Chophouse Tavern!! Best steak around!! Daniel is…read morefantastic and provides a wonderful experience with a smile the entire time. Tonight, the 12oz RibEye and 6oz Filet, mash with one, asparagus with the other. Horseradish sauce and steakhouse sauce. Cooked rare to perfection. I alternated no sauce bite with sauce bite. The steak stood on its own. Absolutely delicious. But, like those of us who like a little icing on our cake, the sauces were a perfect compliment. Deconstructed cheesecake with blueberry sauce for dessert was divine. So good. I would be remiss if I did not share that the bread to start was friggin amazing. Light and fluffy with a perfect balance of salt and spice. Creamy butter was heavenly. Add a local beer from Redbeard and a Coke to the mix...perfection. Amazing meal that I will think about in my dreams and long for the next time. Quiet, comfortable, friendly and quaint, all describe the environment. Check them out and give them your money!! Tip well my friends!

My friend and I came here for dinner, we didn't have reservations and it was open but we just sat…read moreat the bar. I did the rosemary lemonade cocktail which was delicious. My friend did the rum punch which was good too. For appetizers, we got the Pork Belly Bites which were yummy. the chipotle spice had a kick. For entree, I did the 6 oz. filet with asparagus and my friend did the stuffed meatloaf with fries. The asparagus was a bit too buttery for my liking but everything else was yummy! For dessert we did their seasonal crisp which is like their apple crisp. Very cute restaurant, intimate ambiance. Would definitely come back here for date night. The bartender was also very nice and attentive for how busy the night got too!