The only reason I'm not giving one star is because the food was decent. My husband ordered a Makers Mark 46 neat and when he got it, he looked in the glass and there were SIX GNATS!!!! So disgusting!!! The waitress didn't even seem surprised or get a manager to come talk to us. She just went back to the kitchen to dump the drink and the bottle of Makers Mark is still sitting at the bar. read more

A classic. Wonderful food and drink specials. Always a perfect place to go after golfing at Sycamore.

Great food, great service! Really worth the drive. Did I say the food is excellent! I've eaten her several times and each time is great! read more

Sunset Grill is one of the few restaurants in the Centreville area. Mainly they keep in business due to the large crowd of folks that come over from West Creek Office Park (CarMax & CapitalOne folks can be seen there in droves). They have a nice covered deck and a closed off dining area with a bar in between. They allow folks to smoke on the deck so if this bothers you, beware. The deck often has live music and the place can get packed. The food is pretty good and definitely a step up from the Corporate Cafeterias. The staff is generally very nice and accommodating, but often gets slammed so don't show up if you are in a hurry. I've tried many items on the menu and don't think I've been disappointed with any. If you want solid fare, good (occasionally slow) service in a nice environment or if you want a business lunch "off-campus" near West Creek, this is the go to place. read more

Not a bad place for lunch. In a freestanding older building, there are a few different seating areas--outside patio, inside bar, and inside restaurant, where we sat at a booth. Shortly before noon we were one of the first customers but the place filled up as we ate. The menu is sandwiches and burgers. I had a blackened mahi sandwich at the server's suggestion and it was actually very good--cooked medium rare, pink on the inside and moist. Service was fast and good. I would go back, especially given the lack of good choices in the area. read more

A nice place west of Short Pump. I have been many times for lunch and never disappointed. The crab cake, sailor, Cuban, blacken tuna, and burgers all great! Love the potato salad as a side. Dark warming decor and atmosphere. Outside seating and bar when the weather is nice. Sometimes the service can be slow out there. A definite must try if you are in the Manakin Sabot area for lunch. Also by far the best choice in that area for lunch. Never been for dinner so no comment on that. The have live music on the weekends that I hear is very good but haven't ventured there myself. read more

The beet and goat cheese salad is amazing!!!!! Best I have ever had and the fried rock fish is a must as a side.

Food is very good as always and the staff is very friendly and efficient. Within the last several months they had a significant increase in menu prices (in my opinion). NOW, they add a 3.5% inflation fee. I find this ridiculous. Seems the owner wants to line their pockets with additional funds from their customers and take full advance of this lousy economy. I have been dining in this restaurant one or two times per week for dinner. As of last night with their inflation fees, I believe I will now frequent restaurants that DO NOT add a crazy ridiculous inflation fee! read more

I've returned a few time since my initial review. I've had the Ribs (fall off the bone), Hamburger (good deal on $5 Hamburger day), and the Sailor Sandwich. All were pretty good. The Service has been spot-on the last few times. We had a new Waitress the last time and she did everything perfect! My friends liked the local relaxed atmosphere and felt at home on their first visit there. My lunch sandwich was a sliced prime rib with bacon cheese and mushroom, AWESOME!!! read more

We stopped here while passing through. Nothing to get excited about. Menu is very limited before 5pm. The inside is nicer than it appears from the exterior. read more

Love this place (helps that it's at my back door)! Hard to beat any of their menu items! Glad to see them back in action! I see some restaurants are adding pole tents. Certainly would provide more tables and shade during these Covid times ;) https://rentequip.org/equipment.asp?action=category&category=270&key=T30CHFRAME read more

Nice place inside. Not at all what I thought from the outside. Food is pricey. I ordered the prime rib sandwich. Prime rib is really good and they said it was one of there specials. It wasn't worth the 12.95 though. It's more of a bar/lounge for old people. Good customer service! Rating is because of food/price. read more

Outstanding food and atmosphere! I live in AZ and decided to try it on a trip to my parents. Great choice! Friendly and attentive staff...tasty food--especially bacon wrapped scallops! I will definitely go back. read more

met some friends for supper and was pleasantly surprised. my husband and i both got the flat iron steak special, flavorful and cooked well. there wasn't much to my tossed salad, but it was fresh and crisp. our server was attentive and friendly. read more

I had Ribeye and loaded baked potato, ordered steak medium. Cooked perfectly. Slight char on outside. Very flavorful and juicy. Backed potato was good. Definitely going back for the same thing. Wife had prime rib. Ordered medium, probably came out more medium well. Good flavor, good portion size. She'll probably order the Ribeye next visit. We sat in the back area. Nice and cozy. Great server read more

Love the food and service but was disappointed in the "inflation charge " that was on our bill the other night. The fee was not advertised.

Today myself and 6 of my coworkers came here on our lunch break. We waited to be seated which was fine but then it took them about 15-20 minutes to take our drink order while the waitress took two table's drink orders that were seated after us. We put our lunch order in (all of us got sandwiches) when she came to get our drink order. Then waited... and waited... and waited.. mean while the waitress took two tables orders after us then promptly brought out their orders.. while we were still waiting for our food. It's now going on 30 plus minutes waiting for our food and more tables are getting their orders before us. Not impressed with the service. And the food quality doesn't match up to the time we waited to receive some sandwiches... the waitress was nice, I just think the kitchen wasn't very organized.. won't be returning for lunch unfortunately. read more

Best ribs in the area .....always Also great side dishes and salads Parking tight sometimes Friendly and consistent read more

Place is almost always on point. Definitely a neighborhood bar and grill with good food and drink specials. The servers are always chipper and seems like they enjoy theiR being here. The final star I had to leave off as service was a llittle on the slower side considering how busy they were not. But again, service was good. Check them Out if you are ever in the area. Worth the read more

Little restaurant just outside of Short Pump. Has a dinning room, bar and padio. Kind of small gravel parking lot so parking can be a little tricky. They have some good beers on tap and a few specials but they are kind of overpriced. I got their fried cod and fries last night. Comes with housemade tarter sauce and coleslaw. Fish was fried well and tasted fresh. Fries were crispy. I dont care for their coleslaw, it was warm and limp. The tarter sauce is ok, but for being homemade i can do better. At least the fish was a really good portion! read more

The host, Grace, is amazing at her job. She is so welcoming and greets everyone with a soft smile. Everyone should come to Sunset Grill just to see her. Grace should get a raise! She also is very quick and efficient while setting up tables for guests! Love her. read more

Hostess = wonderful! Food = my spaghetti, average at best. Appetizer = Caprese Salad, outstanding!! Service = Poor. Waiter was Scott. Let me share with you why I will NOT return to Sunset Grill anytime soon. Simple order. I order the spaghetti. No problem. Right? So it turns out the waiter, Scott, makes an assumption to upsell the baked spaghetti on his own & unbeknownst to me, which I did NOT order. I ordered the "spaghetti". He didn't ask, clarify nor acknowledge my order of the spaghetti but assumed it was "baked spaghetti". Know your menu, Scott!! There was a $6 difference between two entrees. Scott had ZERO issues jamming the higher priced entre on the bill. If you make a mistake, own up to it but don't expect the customer to make the difference for you. If I was going to order "baked spaghetti" at $18.95, I wouldn't be at Sunset Grill! I would dine at Joe's Inn, where the spaghetti is much better, plentiful & order confirmed by the waiter, who doesn't unexpectedly jam it on your bill & surprise your customer. In the meantime he bragged about his elaborate experience but would disappear at periods at a time. You can do much better, Sunset Grill & Scott. #NotImpresedFor50Bucks Paid cash. Party of 2. Sat near the bar at a 4 top by the doorway to the dining room Also, it takes a lot for me to write a Yelp review. I was so agitated would have spit nails, if given the opportunity. read more

It is the first week of restaurants being able to open for inside service due to covid 19. I ordered ahi tuna, baked potato and a ceaser salad to go, to be picked up at 7:00 pm. When I arrived they did not have the order. The waitress checked and apparently, the person who took the order got distracted and did not put it in. They said wait a few minutes and they would get it ready and there would be no charge ( about a $30 order ). It took about 15 minutes, there was no charge and it was delicious. Great customer service. Good job. read more

I have eaten at Sunset a number of times. I have found that just a simple sandwich and fries is the best way to go. It's very much more a pub than a restaurant. The bar is dark and large, the dining area is somewhat small and the outside patio/porch are great if the weather allows. There are a number of regulars as its a good alternative if you don't want to mess with the Short Pump traffic. The service is "ok" - the hostess can be a little abrupt and I have never had a server that I thought was overly excited to be there. It's a tiny alternative to the big chain giants up the street. read more

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This restaurant was a pleasant surprise in that I had one of the tastiest rib-eye steaks in my life. Prices were reasonable, and it has a great, casual atmosphere. Would come back again if in the area. read more

I've been finding myself lately driving on out to sunset grill for some wine and good home cooking. I've enjoyed all their food. Great steak quesidilla, burgers, soup specials and pastas. Good American fare that is a notch or 2 above pub food. Good chefs seem to ensure good quality ingredients to make simple dishes elevated. The crab dip appetizer in the bread bowl is worth the calorie splurge ! I enjoy the consistency this establishment delivers in its food read more

Sunset Grill - Crab dip appetizer in bread bowl ! - American Near Me - Manakin Sabot, Virginia

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Good food, albeit a tad overpriced. I'll agree with others that the outside appearance is misleading. It looks quite dive-y from the road, but the dining room is quite nice, albeit very small. But what we love here is the bar & patio. It's a great little place to go & have a few beers while listening to the live music. Wait staff & bartenders are always friendly. And they have great appies as well, perfect for sharing. Interesting chef specials as well, we've tried several and always been pleased. All in all, a fun place to kick back & relax with a brew or two. read more

My husband and I dined here for dinner with another couple on a Saturday Night. It is a busy spot and we had about a 30 min wait. It's a bummed when places do not take reservations. I understand why but it is still inconvenient. We were finally seated and had a wonderful experience. Our server was on point, cheerful, helpful. My husband and I both got the Cuban Sandwich and split the Wedge salad. The food was incredible. I loved the atmosphere, cozy and comfortable. We will definitely be back. read more

Get there early on the weekends is what we heard, we did and were glad we listened! This is the place to be and with good reason, the atmosphere is cozy and pleasant! Food was delicious and the service was spot on!! Most of us had the rock fish special-amazing! Some of the best we have ever had and yes that includes what we caught spending our weekends in the Northern Neck! PErfectly cooked nice seer on outside flaky and moist inside. Fellow diners said the Prime Rib and mac& cheese were equally delicious! Will be back again and again!! read more

Sunset is an under the radar, wonderful place to eat and be seen among the Goochland locals. A fun, delicious evening is guaranteed each and every time you visit. Pretty wide selection of items on the menu and I have never been disappointed. I urge you to give it a try. Great people. Great service. Great food. Great time read more

Live this place. Food is amazing and service is great. They do get crowded so keep that in mind. With good food and service, a wait is to be expected. read more

Sunset Grill - American Near Me - Manakin Sabot, Virginia

Really nice local place. The food is good, and the staff is very friendly. I look forward to their outdoor seating in the spring

Usually a favorite but really disappointed today. I wasn't informed of the Saturday burger special so assumed it was no longer offered and ordered the full price mushroom and swiss at twice the price of the special. The waitress put in my order, took it to the wrong table and told staff she didn't need it. After waiting over 20 minutes, I finally got my food, not cooked as I'd requested. When she brought my check, I was informed that the booth behind me had gotten my check and paid it so I would pay theirs. No apology or offer of something to make up for the errors or my long wait. I think it probably was close to the same amount. Very disappointed after driving out for what is normally my favorite burger. Hopefully next time will be a much better experience. read more

If you're out this way, you probably won't expect much in the way of fine dining. The biggest problem that I had here was the parking situation. It was a bit disorganized, and my Prius did not enjoy the gravel part at all. Walking in, I expected a little bit country, a little bit American grill. Instead I was surprised by the business clientele that were sitting around the restaurant. Additionally, the table cloths were linen, but the menus were laminated plastic. After a bit of research I discovered that it turns into a fine dining place at night, with a bit of live music. This seems like the happening spot at night, but the lunch was a whole different atmosphere. The service was prompt & efficient. The sandwiches that we got were filling and despite the tomato slice being the center rind, it was very good for the price. Definitely go with the fries here, they are very crispy, and ask for a bit of the house sauce to dip them in. Whether looking for a nice sandwich or a fancy dinner, Sunset grill does a great job of providing both. read more

I've always driven past this place and have been curious to see what it's like, especially seeing how crowded it can get on a Friday or Saturday night. It did not disappoint!!! The food was exquisite, and the atmosphere was family friendly- so friendly that there were dogs on the outdoor patio! A highlight of the night was seeing the wait staff bring out bowls of waters for the pups. However, go bar side and it could definitely turn into a vibe more appropriate for adults only. Wait time for food wasn't bad at all, and the food was well worth it. Portions were great- even though some of the prices were higher, the amount of food you got made up for it. Menu was full of quality and quantity, there was something for everyone. Put me in a great mood for the rest of the night! read more

Best burger in Manakin Sabot! Servers are professional and courteous. We look forward to every visit!

Looks are deceiving from the outside. Very nice spot to eat and have a drink. Much nicer inside then you would think. Happy hour food prices look real good. Worth the trip. read more

This place use to be my favorite. Haven't been there in a while and probably won't make the effort again. Had the crab dip which was really good, but there wasn't enough for one person let alone two. Ordered the filet med rare, it came out well down, they took it back and of course they didn't even warm it up second time, center was cold, they finally got it right the third time. Went for the desert, of course the waiter comes back and says there out, try for a second desert, he comes back, oh we're out of that too. read more

Everything is good I've had here , except the fries. They used to have good boardwalk fries but now have some nasty seasoned fries. Service is great- very friendly and they keep drinks refilled in a timely matter. read more

Showed up to a crowded patio last weekend and pleasantly had no wait to be seated. Water and beers took 25 mins to come out. My boyfriend and I were greeted by a novice server who was then replaced with another server who was then switched with another (not really sure if that's how they do their business or what). Food took 45 mins to come out. Ultimately we were taken care of by Raleigh who was phenomenal. She was at ease addressing almost every patio table with a strategic and kind approach. Charles was assisting Raleigh in her efforts to keep the patio sanitized and orderly. In all, they both were a fantastic duo, I got peel away large yummy shrimp and my boyfriend got a sammich! We were originally displeased by the long wait but ended the dinner with huge smiles and full stomachs. read more