Sweet Addie’s

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)

0.1 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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Outside seating

The Shack

4.2(170 reviews)

0.4 mi

•$$$

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

Reunion Bakery & Espresso

4.7(149 reviews)

Awesome bakery with a little bit of everything! Order online for an easy in stock pickup. Here's…read moresome pics of Valentine's 2026 goodies.

Great gluten free food options! I had the ham and cheese quiche and the orange almond cake and both…read morewere amazing! I got the white chocolate latte...couldn't really taste the white chocolate. Might try a different latte flavor next time

Pumpkin Spice Cruffin

Cannelé

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Almond biscotti

Zynodoa

4.3(428 reviews)

•$$$

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

North Ridge Cafe & Coffee

4.8(9 reviews)

3.8 mi

North Ridge is a cute cafe and coffee shop! They have a great menu with a good variety of breakfast…read moreitems from taquito's to quiches. Service is prompt which is also nice. We shared the taquitos and an apple cinnamon scone. The scone...out of this world delicious! If I could complain about anything at all it would be not being greeted. One employee stood by the register and just waited for me to make my decision, and the other delivered coffees and just set them down we had to guess which was which. I love the little personal touches. All in all I'd go back if I found myself back in the area again.

Great little sandwich shop with quality coffee. We stop in Staunton often as a halfway point…read morebetween Fredericksburg and Blacksburg and are always looking for spots that are local, good, and have easy parking. This hit all of that and had good coffee to keep us on the road.

Inside

Dark roast with coconut milk and Pumpkin spiced latte

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Menu (food)

Kathy's Restaurant

3.9(270 reviews)

0.9 mi

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 !

Great breakfast! Service was spot on and very friendly. We will definitely be coming back!read more

Front dinning area

Creamed Chipped Beef or Sausage Gravy on Biscuits

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Dinning area

Crack o’ Dawn

4.4(25 reviews)

11.2 mi

came here post park to park half marathon to get my grub on. super cute breakfast place with…read morewelcoming staff. we had the French toast breakfast with eggs/cheese and bacon. the French toast was a little crumbly but otherwise tasty, eggs w/ cheese were great and bacon was yum. coffee was good and strong.

The service was good, but there prices are too high and food was not the best. My brioche bun…read moretasted like it was gluten free. Also on Sundays they said they don't make eggs made to order. They also don't have espresso drinks. All in all it wasn't bad just not worth the prices they charge. My small bowl of potatoes was $3 my drink $4 and my breakfast sandwich $12 making a meal here $19 dollars with no tax. Personally I think a drink main dish and side dish should not be $19.

Cute place!

Brekki Bowl pancakes

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The By & By Cafe and Beer Garden

4.0(87 reviews)

•$

My partner and I came in this morning for bagels and coffee. The place has a cool vibe and is…read morecomfortable. It was pretty crowded, so we grabbed a table outside in the front. But a customer inside kindly came out and said they were leaving, offering us their inside table. (There's also the beer garden outside in the back for seating, which looks like it would be nice and comfortable.) I got an everything bagel with hummus and tomato. My partner got everything bagel, scallion cream cheese, tomato ($0.85 for tomato) and lox ($6 for the lox). Although everything tasted good, we both noticed that the bagels were really, really dense, tough and chewy. Like uncomfortably tough and chewy. My partner left one half of their bagel uneaten and I didn't finish mine. It looked great and the hummus and cream cheese and other toppings were fine, but the bagel was really, really tough. I'd like to believe that it isn't because the bagels were stale, but the thought crossed my mind. The coffee I had (dark brew) was outstanding, served in a nice, large mug. Excellent! Service was efficient. I considered a four-star review because the coffee was outstanding, but the bagels were really disappointing. It's too bad. It looks like a cool place, but their main food item appears to be bagels. Maybe it was a one-off, but I spent over $26 for two bagels and one coffee, and I don't plan to come back to find out.

If you're looking for a chill and cool place that resembles Bill Hader's infamous Steffan character…read morefrom early 2010's SNL that also delivers one of the most excellent bagels I've had east of the Mississippi (but west of the Potomac), this place is for you. The back patio provided an utmost serene experience in one of the chillest corners of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The temptation to order a cheeky pint at 10am was real!!! Stay strong. Get the bagel Sammy.