A lovely BnB in a quaint and historically interesting town. We were the only guests, on an early spring weekday, and the owners really treated us with a lot of individual attention, regarding arrival, the dinner and breakfast times, and the tasty dinner itself. The rooms were perfectly clean, and lovingly furnished, each one different in size and looks. But we heard and smelled the kitchen under our beautiful room with the red wallpaper. If you do not like train sounds , better do not take this room but take a room overlooking the front of the house with its impressing, well taken care of oak tree. Also, be aware that the mattress in the red room is very soft. The overnight price was fine, but all the extras chosen by us, like food, wine, and flowers were rather pricey. We would like to return to this friendly BnB - but would choose a firmer mattress - we are sure the charming owners could help us choose! read more

A comfortable, well-run place to stay in the Appomattox area. There are six guest rooms with varying color schemes, all a decent size for a stay of a night or two. The design is pretty ornamental, in keeping with the time period of the house (late 1800s). I had the Havilah Room, done in Persian blue with a burgundy area rug. The bed was wonderfully comfortable, with a perfect mattress and high-quality linens. There's a balcony on the front of the house that all the guest rooms have access to. The first-floor restaurant will send up dinner if you just call down and request it. I was in the mood for a steak and they had a terrific ribeye available the night I was there. Simply seasoned with salt and pepper and perfectly grilled, with flavorful garlic mashed potatoes, it made a satisfying dinner. There's plenty of complimentary parking right onsite and the Appomattox National Park is less than ten minutes away by car. The innkeepers here know what they are doing and everything runs very smoothly, for a reasonable price. read more

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We were here for lodging and dinner. A charming inn situated in historic Appomattox. Plenty of parking. Front entrance is for the inn and for the restaurant. We were a little hesitant bringing our luggage in at first, but were warmly greeted upon entering. We stayed in the Annie Laurie room. Very cute, clean room on the top floor with a queen bed. Decorated in historic fashion. Breakfast the next morning was tasty. We appreciated how Talia asked and took into consideration our dietary preferences. A few little things to improve--tub had a slow drain, room was a bit cold ( can't regulate in the room). Maybe a thicker duvet might come in handy. We kept hearing a bell over and over, and later realized it is on the front door. It wasn't loud, but can be off-putting to some. Dinner was nice. Elegant feel to the dining area and outdoor screened patio is comfortable. My salad and tomato bisque were quite tasty. Get the bowl of soup (not the cup) unless you just want a taste. Hubby's burger was cooked right. Only wish it were a tad bit bigger. Fries were good. Dessert was homemade. Waitress was cordial. Service was slow, however. We waited quite a while for our entrees. Maybe it was just a busier night. But we wouldn't mind coming and trying again. Maybe the steak or the pork chop. Overall a nice stay. Thanks Talia! read more

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Quality of food Quality service Reasonable prices One of the best restaurants in all of central Virginia. read more

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Thanksgiving buffet lunch was excellent. Cannot beat $30 pp. Servers and owners were very warm, gracious and inviting. We stayed the night at the B&B and they let us check in early since our lunch started at 11:30. Very clean and comfortable room. Sorry I didn't take pictures. My reason for not giving 5 stars was bc the hot water for the shower/tub never got as hot as I like and I had it on max with no cold water. I also was not impressed with the breakfast. I'm not a breakfast person however, I have had some amazing breakfasts and this just wasn't one of them. Scrambled eggs and 2 pieces of bacon. The did bring some kind of fried apple and that was very good. Just expected more since the Thanksgiving food was so amazing. Overall I would def return to try their dinner or brunch and most def return for any buffet they offer. read more

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It's a nice little place to eat when there's nothing else available to eat at. I had the meatloaf and it was a little tasteless. The salad was fresh. The bread was good. Service was excellent and so was the decor. I would go back a second time if I was in the area. Nice people. read more

We were looking for a place for our family of four to have lunch before heading out to explore the nearby Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. There are not many places to choose from in the area, so we were thrilled to have come across The Babcock House! Not only were we warmly received by our wonderful server at this 19th century B&B, we were all thoroughly happy with our delicious meals! I went with the Mushroom & Onion Tart ($10) - sautéed oyster mushrooms, cream, caramelized onions, goat cheese, served with arugula salad. It was so delicious - I let each person in my family have a bite and they may have been a little jealous. My daughter chose the Catfish Po' Boy ($8.50) - corneal fried catfish, slaw, slow-roasted tomato jam, Cajun remoulade, served on grilled French bread. She opted to substitute the cream of crab soup for her side ($1). Both my daughter and I agreed this was the best meal we have had on our long road trip! My son went with today's special, a meatloaf sandwich. Together with sweet tea, he also said it was his favorite meal of the trip! My husband ended up ordering the "Love Me Tender" ($9) - the chicken sandwich and very much enjoyed it. Overall, were more than pleased with everything about our lunch experience at The Babcock House, including the reasonable prices, and we highly recommend it! read more

The Babcock House - Mushroom & Onion Tart - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

This review is for both lodging and dining. I'll begin with lodging so that you can skip it if you're looking for a restaurant review. My husband, child and I stayed in the suite. There's an extra charge for children and honestly, that will be a turn off for some (I know because I asked around to moms who said it was ridiculous). My feeling about it is that a lot of bed and breakfasts won't even allow your children and honestly for a child who's younger, you risk them damaging property, peeing the bed, getting snack crumbs everywhere etc, so I didn't feel it was an issue for me. I very much enjoyed our stay and felt the staff and owners were very accommodating. My husband thought being over the restaurant was too noisy, but noise doesn't bother me and it didn't disturb our sleep. We were able to get food and drinks sent to the room, there's a lovely veranda, and a fireplace and trundle bed in the suite. They have books and games and I felt it was a good use of our time and finances for a simple, intimate, get-away. I would return. We would drive 30 minutes to eat at the restaurant and I think people often do. I feel the owners focus on quality and a positive experience. I've purchased their blueberry vinaigrette separately because it's incredible. We've ordered entrees, salads, desserts, and breakfast. Nothing has been disappointing. It's a staycation top ten. Visit the parks, the local thrift stores, and scenic locations the Babcock House for 5-6 meals at least. read more

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Outstanding food, service! A favorite of locals & travelers. Suggest reservations. In the center of Appomattox. read more

Food was delicious, Service was great, and atmosphere was quaint. It was a perfect experience for our group. read more

The Babcock House - Back porch dining - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

Lovely bed and breakfast/restaurant in Appomattox. We went for lunch and split a fried half chicken, Babcock salad and apple turnover. The portions were huge so the split was a good idea. The salad was good but I would have enjoyed a more pickled egg. The half chicken was gigantic and under the thick crust the meat was juicy and flavorful. The apple turnover was deep fried and the crust shattered with each bite. read more

The Babcock House - Apple turnover with vanilla ice cream - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

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Really enjoyed the food and service! We arrived 10 minutes before lunch service concluded and ordered Onion Soup and Cream of Crab soup to start. The Onion soup was yummy, but the crab was okay. The main courses were the highlight of the meal. The Pimento/crab/bacon cheese sandwich with house chips was reported by spouse to be quite lovely! Winner Winner catfish dinner with fries and slaw was peeerrrrffffeeect! The best fries I've had in a long long time. I don't know how they were cooked, but I don't usually eat fries but could not stop enjoying them. Our cocktails were pretty good too. Thanks for the excellent service and tasty eats! read more

The Babcock House - Onion soup - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

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Lovely place to eat at. I went here with my fiancé's family for Mother's Day. They had a massive buffet with chicken, salmon, beef, pasta salad, peas, cauliflower w/ cheese, salad and desserts. The building is gorgeous and vintage. The staff was incredibly kind and polite as well. I'd love to stay there sometime. I hope to be back again. read more

The Babcock House - Chocolate cherry cake - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

Excellent food and service. The ambiance is nice. Comfortable slow pace. Have taken out food as well. I recommend the Babcock Burger.

Lovely dining experience in an historic home turned restaurant and B&B. Clean, bright and charming space that blends the past and present with perfection. Food was on point. We enjoyed the stuffed fried green tomatoes (a first for me!) and the shrimp and grits. Absolutely delicious. Excellent, friendly service. Glad to have found this place during our trip to Appamattox. read more

Stayed at this charming inn for a night and it was great. Lovely room, comfortable bed and pillows and an outstanding breakfast starting with berries, cream and a honey drizzle with almonds, then scrambled eggs with asparagus on the side. I can't do justice to how good it was. Great start to the day. Would love to visit again. read more

What a wonderful stay. A lovely historic home conveniently located in town. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and well equipped and the upstairs front porch was a dream to spend time on with a book (other areas are available as well). We were made to feel at home by Talia, the owner and the staff was delightful. Breakfast was a real treat with a starter of fresh berries garnished with a touch of yogurt and nuts and the main course, a savory egg, sausage, and veggie medley was quite delicious. If you are visiting the area, this is certainly the place to stay. read more

We left after waiting a long while after being seated. Maybe we weren't as patient as we could have been, but no one even said that they would be with us "in just a minute." That would have kept us there! Menu looked good, though, and the hostess was kind to retrieve the cap I left behind. Maybe next time. read more

Visiting Appomattox and tried for a late lunch. We able to sit on porch with our pups. Staff very accommodating. Food was excellent. Staff wonderful. Value was good. Highly recommend but don't be in a rush. Relax and enjoy. read more

The Babcock House - Front of Babcock - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

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Old houses flipped into restaurants are one of my favorite settings for a nice seasonal brunch. The service was quick, attentive and friendly. Other than a cool breeze each time the patio door was opened the room was warm and inviting. Brunch was served quickly and drinks were refilled promptly. Dessert was ordered and consumed. The food was good, nothing really wrong at all. It just lacked oomph, that little bit of wild abandon, some passion. It was a perfectly good meal in a lovely setting, but it left me wanting more. Definitely better than any chain that's for sure, give them a try. read more

Visiting Appomattox National Park. And we got hungry. So I got on my what's around me app. And found this gem as we were passing though. Great Menu and $$$. Gourmet dining. And pet friendly atmosphere. Sunday Brunch is offered. Don't miss this visiting the area. read more

I can't believe I have missed out on this wonderful restaurant. This was my first time here.. The atmosphere was so comfortable but yeah classy and had a great ambiance. The food was awesome! We stated with the fried green tomatoes which were so good. I had the bacon cheddar chicken the chicken was moist and had the best flavor. Loved the roasted Brussel sprouts too. My husband had the ribeye which was cooked perfectly and also tasted great. To top it all off we had the apple dumpling, mmm mmm good. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. Can't wait to go back again. read more

Staying in our RV in the historical area,we treated ourselves to a evening at an old inn, not much else in the area for competition in dining venues. In an old home, it appeared that the small rooms on the main floor were set as small, almost intimate dining rooms, the upstairs rooms of the b&b...menu choices were very southern, not too original but from the diners we observed well accepted. The wine menu a bit too limited for our taste, but what we selected was good, however, the red served at US room temp, not cellar temp as we enjoy. Crab spread appetizer excellent, meatloaf, well bacon crust was over cooked and the gravy on mashed looked and tasted like chicken gravy ... service and server excellent and knowledgeable.... read more

Literally the best meal I've had all year. And what a total shocker that it was in a restaurant in a bed and breakfast located in the small county of Appomattox. My server, Deidre, described the Lemon and Pepper Salmon as being popular and delicious. That the chef cooks the skin very crispy so it somehow tastes like bacon. And well, that's what I ordered. I also got the crab dip and a caesar salad. Both were good. (The croutons were way too hard though.) And complimentary cornbread with sweet cinnamon butter was offered. Deliciousness. But nothing could've REALLY prepared me for that salmon. OMG. The crispy skin really did taste like bacon, which I don't even like exclusively. But a bite of the lemon pepper salmon, with a bite of the lemon vinaigrette, and a bite of the arugula and a bite of the pepper relish and a bite of the parsnips...those sweet whipped parsnips? This combination made for the best meal I've ever eaten in a long, long time. And there's really no other place to eat in Appomattox anyway except fast food, so this is a complete win-win. read more

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This is an odd mix. The chef has implemented a diverse menu unusual and sometimes too pricey for the area. Rarely will you be disappointed in the food, however. Our only true observation was the service did not match the price point of the menu. They seemed stretched thin on several occasions, which could have been easily corrected by adding another server to the floor. The chef and his wife are very hands on and very appreciative of your patronage. They are proud of their endeavor and deservedly so. read more

My wife and I had Sunday brunch with my parents at The Babcock House in Appomattox and HOLY COW the food was insane. Literally everything everyone ordered was delicious, plus for a "fine dining" experience the food was incredibly affordable. My recommendations are the Pork Belly with snap peas and a mustard vinaigrette and the "peaches and cream" panacotta for dessert. If you live near or are driving through the area, you owe it to yourself to check it out. read more

The Babcock House - Pork Belly and snap peas with roasted potatoes and a mustard vinaigrette. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

We are visiting from the West Coast. So far this is our favorite meal. Their menu is the type that has so many delicious choices, that it is hard to pick. Our party of four did a pretty good job choosing. I expected to have ordering envy, but I was super happy with my sandwich. My husband had the burger (also delicious), and our friends had the flatbread pizza, tomato bisque, and a salad entrée (I can't remember which one. We also treated ourselves to peanut butter pie and berry cobbler for dessert. It was a truly yummy experience. The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. She didn't rush us at all, even though we were the last customers by far for lunch. read more

Oh my, let's talk about it. It was highly recommend by a native resident, however, it was very disappointing. My husband and I arrived and got seated right away. We were on the run, so we decided what to eat within minutes and there we went. People (party of 4) that were seated after us got their food right away, but not us. After an hour we had not yet gotten our food. I asked the waitress and she said that they were busy and I had to wait. She never apologized that their kitchen was busy, neither for the long wait, even less said that she was going to see how long more it would take. We sat outside and it was really hot. She barely came to ask if we wanted refills on our drink. She was at the table next to us very often, but never to our table. It was ridiculous. There were 3 ladies seated next is also complaining about the service. I am sure I am never going back. Edited after owners reply: I don't get why the waitress was so bad. She could have said something. As I mentioned, she could have said, sure I will check in the kitchen, but not. She chose to say yes, we are busy and you have to wait. read more

Food was excellent!! Main issue was lack of service. We came on Black Friday and there was only one waitress. She was doing spectacular job, there was just a rush! Not her fault! read more

I had the seafood boil and my coworker had the pork chop. Both were delicious, we'll defiantly be back. Cool place too in the bed and breakfast. read more

The Babcock House - Seafood Boil - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Appomattox, Virginia

I have been wanting to go to this restaurant for a year and so I finally made it, The staff was friendly and warm. Very nice atmosphere it does feel like you stepped back in time but at the same time very much updated to the present. The food what can I say Awesome! I will be returning to eat here. I had the steak cooked to perfection as well as the the mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. I had the Lemonade and it was perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

What an Amazing Place ! Was greeted by the owner and seated. This is the place to be for a home cooked meal. No frozen foods here. The desserts are Delicious. read more

Nice ambiance & good food. New owners are doing a fine job. This is a beautifully restored bed & breakfast that happens to serve fine cuisine in the little historical town of Appomattox, Va. read more

Amazing menu and amazing food. The burger is great, the tomato bisque soup. The club is awesome. Friendly service.

Great food and great service! We had the best catfish Po boy we've ever had! Will definitely come back and hopefully rent a room next time - looked very cozy and cute! read more

The food and atmosphere were wonderful. My issue is that ingress and egress are difficult for a person with a physical disability, like me,

Butter, butter, and more butter. And not in a good way. The Babcock House is the finest dining establishment in Appomattox. Hell, I'm pretty sure it's the finest dining establishment in south central Virginia. That being said, we rolled up for our 7:30 reservation and were greeted by two screaming toddlers rolling their hot wheels across the table. Lovely. The restaurant is housed in a charming little bed and breakfast, and the menu is pretty typical with not much imagination. NY Strip, crabcakes, a chicken dish, salmon, etc. The only thing that really stood out to me was a pork osso bucco, which I chose for my dinner. Included in the meal was a cup of soup (spinach and crab: fair), a salad (all iceberg, cucumbers, and oversized watery tomatoes... blech), and everyone received the same sides with their meal. That night's accompaniments were mashed potatoes with a hole filled with butter and green beans, also covered in butter. And again, not in a good way. In a.... greasy way. My dad and I agreed that the osso bucco was the standout: tender, flavorful, and a large portion. My mom couldn't stomach to finish the crabcakes: she said they were mostly filler and tasted fishy. We decided to make an attempt to save the meal with some dessert. The bread pudding was served as three weird little mushy balls, although the flavor was alright. My brother inhaled the praline cheesecake, but he doesn't complain about much. Cocktails were a mere $4.75, and there's a reason why. My dad's vodka on the rocks was less than an ounce and served with some seriously measly olives. After receiving a gin and tonic sans lime, I asked the waiter and later received one teeny tiny piece of sad little lime on a plate. The wine wasn't much better. But all in all, you get what you pay for. 5 entrees, each with a soup and salad, two cocktails, two bottles of wine, and two desserts. For $200. Including a generous tip. Appomattox, Virginia: we may be mediocre, but at least we're cheap! read more

Great local place with a lot of personal attention. The food is great and we try to eat here every couple of weeks. A hidden gem.

Amazing food at this B&B restaurant combination. Food is fresh, well portioned and not overly priced. Reservations strongly suggested. Quality, value, and service make this establishment a real "go to" restaurant for me. read more

A nice edition to a town with limited dining choices. Chef on premises creates wonderful dishes and atmosphere is cozy inside. Outdoor dining is seasonal and a nice touch. They change limited menu by the season. Definitely pricey for the area, but it attracts an upscale crowd that has a larger wallet that can afford it on a regular basis. Really appreciative owners and staff. read more