Byers Street Bistro is a cozy wood-paneled restaurant with lots of pleasant staff and tasty food. I…read morestopped by there in the midafternoon before the dinner menu was ready. I had The Godfather 10" gourmet pizza. This pie had a tasty tomato sauce base on a worthy crust, topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, grilled chicken, mushrooms, and tomato pieces. I was pleasantly surprised how the chicken became a part of the toppings flavor profile. I enjoyed the balance of supportive crust, tomatoes and mozzarella with a satisfying meat combination in the cheese. I like the warm atmosphere, friendly staff and good food.

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!

Maude & the Bear it was another unforgettable experience…read more As always, the service was exceptional--warm, attentive, and seamless. Every dish was as beautiful as it was delicious, and the combinations of flavors were imaginative in ways that continue to surprise us. Staunton is incredibly fortunate to have a chef of Ian's talent in our community. Thank you, Ian and Leslie, and the entire Maude & the Bear team, for the joy, creativity, and hospitality you bring to every meal. You have created something truly special, and we're grateful it's right here in Staunton.

Sunday brunch, party of 3: Varied choices that were mostly…read moreexcellent, beautifully presented, and flavorful. Mushroom gnocchi, onion dip with trout roe were highlights. The space is pretty basic and slightly chilly but wasn't very busy so it was easy to hold a conversation. There were a couple of disappointments: duck/sweet potato "kugel" would have benefitted from a bit more contrast. It was rather mushy in texture and needed something to cut through the general sweetness. The lychee 75 cocktail was overly sweet but, upon request, the addition of some club soda helped somewhat. While the pre-dining questions brought up our alpha gal concern and the fact that we were celebrating a birthday, our server didn't seem to understand the restriction (brought soup with "bacon that hadn't been braised in milk") and no birthday wishes were expressed. Honestly, that's not a big deal - we can manage our own dietary restrictions and celebrations - but why bother asking? Course timing was a bit off, but we weren't in any hurry. Water refills were slow. Overall, we do intend to return for the dinner service, so it's a definite thumbs up.

Went for dinner with a friend, our reserved table wasn't quite ready and we sat at the bar and were…read morelargely ignored for 5-7 minutes. Finally, our drinks were taken by the bar tender and before we could get them we were seated. The drinks were never put in or she just flat ignored us. (We both saw her write the order down.) Our server finally had to re order them, we had now been there 22 minutes with no cocktails. Absurd. Anyway, our server Jerrod was great but everything else was subpar. I've made better scallops in my sleep and the presentation was an absolute train wreck, looked like it had been thrown on the floor and then scooped back up. The charcuterie plate was decent and the locally sourced cheeses were great, especially that Brie. But this place is overrated, at best. I can't recommend it for the price. Pretentious, overpriced and quite boring, not to mention unprofessional.

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.

Food was fantastic. Plates are small but well worth it. Eclectic drinks. Definitely worth your…read moretime.

Absolute GEM! Ignore other comments about plate size and just go for the flavors, it's well worth…read moreit. Plates are small, more like tapas size. Adored our servers! This place is so cool in our area because it's the relaxed feel of the Valley, but upscale and complex flavors and dishes. Very unique in our area, and so appreciated! Get the pimiento cheese, the crackers are homemade and so unique, it's also the biggest small plate, great starter. Fried chicken was brined so well, and cooked perfectly with great crust. Tuna tartare was great, hot and cold, with caviar, great bites. We got a pasta with a gochujang sauce that was crazy amazing, perfectly balanced! Finished with a burger and the wagyu, both incredible! Umami in the burger, just a classic, and the pickled ramps made the steak dish perfect!

We had a really good experience at The Mill Street Grill. We ordered the prime rib, steamed…read moremussels, and the barbecue platter. Everything was good, and the portions were generous. The prime rib was cooked well, the mussels were flavorful, and the barbecue platter had a good variety. The service was great--fast, courteous, and attentive without making us feel rushed. The restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. It felt lively and energetic, but it was not too loud to have a conversation. Overall, this was a solid dinner and a place I would recommend when visiting Staunton. I would definitely eat here again.

We've been to this restaurant before as we were traveling. It was early, so they were not super…read morebusy My husband ordered prime rib, baked potato and broccoli. I ordered chicken breast with artichokes, olives and mushrooms with a white wine sauce. My husband's dinner looked excellent, cooked the way he ordered it. However, it was cold, like it was just taken out of the refrigerator. The baked potato was hard. He mentioned it to the waitress and she spoke to the manager and they replaced it for him. My meal was ok but the 1/4 cup of rice was dry and hard and cold. I did not say anything. My chicken had way too much feta cheese on it and the sauce tasted oily. I guess we will not be going back there in our way home

You cannot beat Chop House Tavern in Staunton for a steak. Not only was the food spectacular, but…read morethe service was awesome. Our waiter, Daniel, steered us in the right direction for steaks and dessert as well as beer and wine. (They currently offer Mondays as half off ALL bottles of wine.) Everything was so delicious, including the sides. The atmosphere was perfect, not too loud nor uber quiet. I highly recommend Chop House Tavern.

Nice place. When you walk the space makes a great first impression, with that said, there are other…read morespaces in the back that are nice, but not as impressive as the front dining room. Food was very standard steakhouse fare. The steak came out as ordered and my wife had a burger that was really good. Great combination of flavors and textures. The half portion salads were large and pretty tasty. My only suggestion would be to make the desserts a bit more interesting. The service was excellent and very attentive. Overall a very nice experience.

I had the beet and grain salad bowl, which was fresh and delicious. The greens, grains, vegetables,…read morefruits and goat cheese were chopped the same size. The salad dressing complemented the other ingredients. My wife had a chicken salad sandwich but be warned: It was a curry chicken salad. The shop has large wine, cheese and charcuterie selections. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. We came in for a late lunch and there were a couple of tables of local people having fun conversations. Our server was quirky but attentive. We would come here again when driving by Staunton.

Very nice quiet lunch with barbecue and a roasted veg sandwich. Looking forward to trying their…read morehomemade pasta.

The location is fabulous. It's inside an old train depot (which happens to also currently have the…read moreAmtrak depot in it). The wood floors and old wooden benches are so beautiful. The service was EXCELLENT. I swear, our drinks from the bar were at the table before we even ordered them, and they were delicious! The food was pretty good. The kids got penne pasta with marina. It tasted like canned marinara, so I wasn't a fan, but they tore into it! I got the veggie pasta and Brussels sprouts. The sprouts were delicious. The veggie pasta was pretty good, though it could have used an olive oil drizzle. My husband had the bison Burger and liked it. We also got dessert. The peanut butter pie was sooo sweet. The cheesecake was a good cheesecake. I would eat there again.

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.

Great local place ! Service great! food standard fare ! Lot of atmosphere ! Biscuit was horrible !…read moreI just think it's ok to serve food that you know is bad ! Also I love the banging of dishes as I enjoy my meal ! $1.25 for an old premade biscuit ! Just ruined my meal !

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

Got takeout, food was to be expected, but the chicken tenders were reaallly small for $19. Each…read moretender was the same length as a fry :(

Red lobster is mediocre quality high price sea food! It's such an American staple! We haven't been…read moreto one in over 10 years! We are on our way to Shakespeare theater and decided to drop in! This place is clean and I love the manager! The food is average and cheddar biscuits are not as good as I remembered, but I still enjoyed it! Service is good! My wife had the mahmai and liked it ! It was a nice American feeling! We wanted to come one last time before they go out of business.