Outstanding farm-to-table dining in Snowshoe…read more For anyone visiting Snowshoe Mountain and hoping to find a truly elevated dining experience, Appalachia Kitchen stands apart. The concept is simple but well executed: locally sourced Appalachian ingredients, seasonal menus, and careful preparation. In an area where "upscale" dining often leans heavily on pricing instead of execution, Appalachia Kitchen focuses on what actually matters--quality, balance, and consistency. Highlights included: * A perfectly cooked filet paired with root vegetables and a rich, restrained sauce * Thoughtful plating without unnecessary theatrics * A wine list that complements the menu instead of competing with it * Attentive service that feels professional but relaxed One standout moment: the staff happily accommodated a custom French press paired with vanilla gelato and chocolate chips--a small detail, but one that shows how much pride they take in the guest experience. Snowshoe attracts visitors from across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and for many, this will be the memorable meal of their trip. If you're deciding where to spend your money for a special dinner, this is the restaurant that delivers on both quality and value. Appalachia Kitchen sets the benchmark for what higher-end dining in Snowshoe should be.

Food was delicious with scallops and lamb stew. Unique dish with chicken Wellington. Carrot cake…read morecould feed four. Service was good and attentive.

Super hole in the wall type of place. If you're looking to take out a date for a quiet atmosphere…read morethen this is the spot. It's fairly esthetic, lots of things to look at around the place. Very interesting stuff in the room. Best part is that it's quiet, you can easily hold a conversation without having to talk loud.

Great place to hang out with friends or a date night. We loved the laid back atmosphere and…read moreeclectic decorations and the drinks were delicious. My type of place.

This past weekend we went to downtown Staunton to have lunch and enjoy the beautiful weather with…read morethe outside seating that is now available with Beverley Street blocked off to traffic for the summer. We decided on the Green Room because we had not been there in a long time. We were very happy with the menu selections of appetizers, sandwiches and salads. They have an impressive wine and beer selection, sodas and water too. Their outside setup is very nice with tents for shade, comfortable plastic chairs with cup holders and fake grass a little ambience. The service was a little slow at first but then were very attentive and helpful. The inside is immaculate and the bathroom was very clean (always a plus and positive sign). We got the chips and onion dip to start which were yummy! Then we got a Turkey sandwich and a club sandwich. Both were delicious and stuffed full, we could only eat half. We got a coke and a Veil Brewing Co. IPA to drink. The Veil is one of the best brewing companies on the East Coast and not easy to find outside of Richmond, VA. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch experience here!! Great job!!

Friendly staff, nice ambiance, great food and drink…read more We love their sandwiches - The Jam (prosciutto, fig preserves, & arugula) is sophisticated and good, and their club sandwich is great. And then, not only do they have beers, but also high quality sodas, like San Pellegrino. What's not to like?

We went to the waterwheel restaurant last night and the food was incredible. We ordered the bread,…read morewedge salad, and split the 32 oz ribeye. Everything was great. The ambiance was very cute and the staff were very attentive and helpful. We appreciated that one even came out to take a photo of us in front of the wheel. Would highly recommend if you visit the hot springs area.

Drinks were one of the best we've ever had. Food was so good. I got the trout and it was huge. They…read moregive two pieces of fish.

WHAT A MEAL!! Who would have thought there was such a great restaurant in the middle of Elkins, WV…read more When I ordered to-go from the bar, the locals said there were no bad choices on the menu. Beautiful area to have a drink. Ordered the meatloaf with green bean almandine and potato purée and cinnamon Apple streusel cheesecake for dessert. Meatloaf tasted like Mom used to make. Slices were so moist and thick I didn't even finish one. Green bean almandine was seasoned to perfection. Potato purée was smooth with the right amounts or cheese blended in. Only words I can use to explain the cheesecake is absolutely delicious. . .crispy crust with the perfect amount of sweetness. Wish I had a cooler with me to take the leftovers home. Prices were very reasonable. Will eat here next time I'm passing thru!

On a recent visit to Elkins we decided to have dinner at the Oxley House. It looks very elegant so…read moreI was expecting cuisine, not sandwiches, burgers, and when we were there, hot dogs.. seriously??... I also wasn't expecting children to be running around barefoot in the lobby, jumping on the furniture as their parents, or I should say mother, was sitting at the bar. Back to the menu, the menu is very confusing... You have food listed, here, there..over there,.. wait, down here too, then smacked dab in the middle of every page are cocktails or drinks. Once I figured out where food was, I ordered the oak barrel brisket beef stroganoff., I'm sorry, but hamburger helper, beef stroganoff is much better. My boyfriend ordered the southern Homestead chicken fry, with green bean almondine and mountain harvest wild rice, the chicken was crispy on the outside and very moist on the inside, but the side dishes were horrible. The one bright spot of the evening was our server Maya, she is an absolute gem.

I planned an afternoon and overnight stop in historic Staunton, Virginia on my way to vacation in…read morePA. There are so many options in this lovely town but I made a reservation at Zynodoa because I have been on a farm-to-table kick lately. The servers and hosts were all lovely, interacting with both the guests and each other professionally and amicably. My server Sarah gave me as much attention as anyone else, even though I was the only person dining alone. I ordered the tomato and burrata appetizer. I am not a big raw tomato eater but I knew if these were truly farm-to-table, they would taste good, and they did. The flavor felt like a combination of sunshine and a warm hug! The cheese tasted like a sweet kiss. The portion was substantial, and there was balsamic reduction and a generous amount of coarse pesto. I ate the whole thing! For the main course I ordered the flat iron steak. Because I was traveling and didn't want leftovers, I asked the server for a smaller portion than listed, but either I wasn't clear or it wasn't an option--It's okay, though. I ordered the steak medium rare but it was a shade above rare; again, okay. Sides were good but I added salt. The meal was a bit pricey but probably fair given that it was sourced locally. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the chef is heavy handed on the sauces, which may not be everyone's cup of tea. Oh, I ordered the pinot noir and it was good, smooth, balanced. Overall impression of Zynodoa was it felt like visiting the home of a friend with a garden who loves to cook and share with her friends. The portions were generous and the seasoning was substantial. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Staunton.

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.

My wife and i stopped by this place after a family function in Crozet and we could not have been…read moremore happy! The food is not just "vegan trying to mimic real food" but fantastic cuisine in its own right. The tacos were wonderful but the crabcake was in a world of its own: crunchy, rich, and tasted exactly like crab. The service was also on point, knowledgeable and timely. Add to that the rooftop views of the town and nearby mountains make this place a must-visit.

What a wonderful surprise to find a vegetarian restaurant of this caliber in a small town. Even…read morebetter is the amazing rooftop area which regularly has live music. Great selection of dishes, drinks, and flavors. Worth a drive even from Charlottesville on a cool summer evening to watch the sunrise over the mountains.

I had a great experience at Lost Saint last time I was in town so I had to return to try more…read moreseasonal cocktails and food. The ambiance reminds me of the prohibition era as it is located in the basement of Tavern & Grocery. My husband and I met up with some of his co-workers and they had a 6 top table to accommodate our group. Service was also excellent this second visit. I had the Dilly Dally and the Roses Really Smell Like cocktails while my husband tried the Lemon Meringue Flip. For dinner we had the roasted cauliflower and pan seared cod fish. The roasted cauliflower had a nice flavor profile with shiitake mushrooms and castelvetrano olives. We were too full for dessert, but we will return.

Loved this spot! Like stepping into another world. We entered through the tavern & grocery…read moreupstairs. It felt like a speakeasy! The place was packed in the main room, though there's a separate room that they opened up. The staff was friendly and cleared tables promptly to help us find a spot to sit. I believe there were some food options, though we did not order any. We did an old fashioned and a bar tenders choice. Not sure what it was, but it was delicious!! It's dark and moody, with lots of candles. I believe you can also enter through the back. Restroom was very gross... but other than that, a great experience. We were just passing through, but I would absolutely recommend and go back.

Website said open made reservation they were closed for the season…read more Let down! Sucks!

High quality food and services went with a party of 6 and food came out extremely fast. Would say…read moreit's on the expensive side of things as drinks were $12-20 appetizers $20 and main dishes ranged from $35-$80 the steaks where great in size but quality wasn't as good as u expect for $70(but ur on a mountain). Sides are not included with the meals so $12-15 extra for ur sides lobster Mac was great. I think it's the prefect place to go if ur willing to send a good amount of money.

"Whiskey, Wings, and Pool Sharks: A Local Survival Guide"…read more If you find yourself in Elkins craving good food, cold drinks, and a side of character, roll on down to Whiskey River. The place is pure West Virginia charm with just the right mix of country grit and friendly mischief. The food? Fantastic. The wings are sauced like somebody back there actually cares, and the burgers taste like they've seen a grill before, not a microwave. But be warned: the real action happens at the pool tables. You might think, "I'll shoot a quick game while I wait on my fries." Next thing you know, you're three games deep against a guy named Buck who swears he's "rusty" but just ran the table faster than you can say cue ball. That's when you realize the fries were ready 20 minutes ago -- and you've just been hustled out of your dignity (and maybe a round of shots). Pro tip: If someone offers to "let you break," kindly decline and protect your pride. Order another beer, tip the bartender, and enjoy the show -- because watching the locals play pool here is better entertainment than half the stuff on TV. Whiskey River is one of those rare places where the food's hot, the folks are real, and the laughter's louder than the jukebox. Just remember: eat first, then play pool. You'll thank me later.

I had an absolute blast here, Me and the grandkids went here and the kids loved the food, The care…read morethey take for their customers is astronomical! the ambiance of the place was a solid 10/10 the kids say. Would recommend, Will be back!