I had a fine experience here. If there were many options, I would probably get something else. But if you're looking for a place to eat right after leaving Shenandoah, this is a fine option. We stopped by at 11:30 for lunch on a Sunday in fall. We were told there was a 10-15 minute wait, but if we sat at the empty bar we would have to wait the same amount of time because food was behind. Not sure how that works but okay. They have a nice text system for their waitlist, so we used that. We waited in the back room, which had a few tables, a large stage, a pool table, and a jukebox. It was a fun vibe! Once we sat, we both got the cheeseburger- there's only one choice for a meat burger. It took a while to come out. The burger was pretty average. The server described it as a smash burger even though it didn't say that on the menu. The patties were a little thin, with standard toppings on a sesame seed bun. The fries were thin and nothing special. My friend called it a slightly upgraded McDonald's. Again, nothing bad but nothing special. I wouldn't come back, but there aren't many other options in Sperryville. read more

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Nestled on a golf course right off of 522 in Sperryville, we road past this spot on our way up to Shenandoah National Park. This was one of the few eateries along the route, spread out along the highway. I don't often get around to country town restaurants so I thought this one might be pretty good. The first thing that jumps out about this place is the beautiful vista of the golf course greenery with mountains hanging in the back. On a beautiful sunny day, the greenery on the patio just shines. Inside, there is a narrow bar area and some booths, but if you walk a few more steps in you'll find an open reception area complete with a decorated stage and some open tables, a small bar, a pool table and a juke box. It was clear of this room was for an event or if it was just another turn off of the main dining area, but it was interesting to look at nonetheless. We came around 1:30 pm, and the brunch menu was still open. We opted for the burger and fries. The burger was decent, but the fries sadly tasted a bit too crunchy and poorly seasoned. The service was decent, and thankfully we didn't have to wait too long for service or to be seated. All in all, it was a nice experience but I don't think I'd necessarily recommend this place for the food, but if you like views, this place didn't disappoint. read more

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We had a large group of 'seniors' who just finished hiking Old Rag. We were hungry and tired. Our server, a tall girl with red hair, was amazing. So kind and friendly and pleasant. We also really enjoyed the crispy Brussels!! read more

I come to Black Twig quite a bit when I'm out hiking in Shenandoah. I always enjoy my time here but today was extra grand! Our server, Faith, was excellent. She noticed it was one of our birthday's (a bit of a late celebration) and she went out of her way to ensure we felt special. The food was fantastic and the drinks were great too! read more

Stopped by after a hike. Ordered a couple martinis, and were told they had no olives. We should have realized that as the harbinger what was to come. We were told we could order an appetizer of olives, so we could have them in our martinis. Next, no choice of how cooked the hamburgers are - we ordered 2, they were overcooked/burned. $85.07 for two overcooked hamburgers and small martinis with no olives. Beware of the surcharge they do not tell you about - 3.5% "Labor of Love" shows up on the receipt. If a business is going to slip in a charge, they should tell you about it before taking your order. read more

The Black Twig - 3.5% "Labor of Love" charge? - Comfort Food Near Me - Sperryville, Virginia

My family and I stayed in Massanutten went to Lurray and then on the way way home to Northern Virginia randomly stopped at the Black Twig that's to Yelp. It was one of the best finds I've ever had on a road trip. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was great. the service was incredibly friendly, and my wife left saying that it's the best meal she's had in a very long time and we visit a lot of restaurants. read more

We stopped in after hiking. We've passed the place many times in the past. I thought it would be a fancy place with fancy food. I liked the pictures. I came in to get the shrimp and grits. They didn't have any. Apparently we ended up there during brunch. I wasn't excited about the menu but my friend really wanted to eat. - We ordered the crispy Brussel Sprouts to start. They were delicious. Tasted like tamarind in there. Very unique flavor and we enjoyed eating them. My friend got the spring omelet. It looked good. I chose chicken and waffles. It was a large plate of food. The waffle was crispy...the chicken, while good, needed salt. Yes, even with all that breading and syrup, I was looking for salt. I ate enough to be full, then brought home the rest. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I think I had 4 glasses of water! She did a Great job to refill the glasses before they were empty. read more

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Still trying to make sense of what happened here. We came out for a nice dinner -- my girl, her friend, and me -- and while the food was genuinely good, everything else left a weird taste. Service was distant, the energy was off, but we still tried to make the most of it. It's a cute little spot, tucked inside what looks like an old schoolhouse, and we were excited to explore a bit afterward. After paying the bill -- which was not cheap -- we left a good tip. More than fair, given the level of service. We weren't expecting a parade, just basic respect. Instead, we were ambushed. While checking out a back room with a pool table (which seemed open to guests), a woman storms in -- no introduction, no warning. Just shouting. Turns out she was the owner or manager. And what she said? Absolutely baffling: "My workers don't get paid enough -- how are they supposed to live off of this?" She demanded that we tip more. Not suggested. Not kindly requested. Demanded. It was one of the most awkward, unprofessional, and frankly offensive experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. We were made to feel like villains for not doing enough -- after already tipping generously. Our friend was so guilted by her emotional outburst that they pulled out more money. And still, we got no thanks. No acknowledgment. Just more bitterness. Here's the part that really stuck with me: If your workers aren't being paid enough, why aren't you paying them more? Why is that burden being dropped in our laps after we've already paid? We walked out feeling uncomfortable, manipulated, and honestly a little violated. Like we stepped into a restaurant and somehow left a guilt-trip seminar. The food was good, yes. But no amount of flavor can cover up that kind of treatment. Won't be back. And I wouldn't recommend it unless you're ready to be shaken down after your meal. read more

Spent the weekend in Sperryville for my birthday and had dinner at The Black Twig. It's a fun atmosphere and service was great. The food other than the Brussels sprouts was very disappointing. I had the iron steak. It wasn't what I was expecting and it was very cold in the middle. My husband got the black cod and he was disappointed as well. read more

This is an out-of-the-way place to visit and isn't bad. It's in a nice quiet location and a good place to stop if out for a drive. The setting is very open and it's clearly used for events based on the floor plan and table arrangements. Staff are friendly but I don't think check on the customers much, so be aware. The food is ok, but overly priced in my opinion, with entrees running $20-30. For our meals we got a buffalo chicken sandwich, shrimp salad, small bowl of soup, and a slice of apple pie to share. Again, not bad if you're passing through, but not somewhere that I would be a regular. read more

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Nice looking place from outside. Went with decent size family group. Service was mediocre. Nice folks not really paying attention. Good was bad. No other word for it. $27 for a Caesar about the size of a side salad in any other restaurant and with about 2 whole ounces of dried out chicken. Salmon was flavorless. Burgers meh. Fries decent. But we weren't there for fries. Not recommended at all. read more

Nice location with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was pleasant but a bit hurried. The food took FOREVER to come out. It is a bit pricey for food that I could make at home which means mediocre at best. read more

Stopped by on the way to the parkway. Surprised it was so yummy. The white cheese truffles fries are delicious! Enough to share for two. Hubby has the pulled pork sandwich. It was a generous pile of pulled pork with good flavor. read more

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Stopped on a whim after visiting Luray Caverns, and wish it was closer to home! Food and drinks were great, with fast and friendly service. Strong recommendation! read more

We stopped by on our way back home from Shenandoah. Service was wonderful and the food was delicious! We saw the kitchen making it fresh to order. Definitely coming back when we're in town! read more

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Overlooking the Sperryville golf course, it is also its 19th hole. Next door are several really nice art galleries and studios. The food is on the high end of simple and very creative. It has a wonderful bar, and in summer a huge terrace, where dogs are allowed. It's a great place to gather with a group. Love it! read more

Was passing through town and saw that this new spot had opened so had to give it a try for breakfast! To start, I have a soft spot for diners. They always feel homely. While this does not feel like a diner you'd see in Back To The Future, it reminds me of a western style diner, like a saloon. Cozy dark wood interior with high top seating and tucked away booths comprise the main area around the bar. As I was in for a late breakfast, I got my pick for where to sit. After a nice conversation with the hostess about this and that, I ordered the bacon egg and cheese biscuit with a cup of coffee. I had heard that prices could be a bit high here but everything I got rounded out to about $12 which I think is great value. The biscuit was great. It was flaky and more like a croissant consistency. This was neat and validated how it was authentic and homemade not just some roll reheated in the oven. The fruit was fresh and a good complement to the sandwich. Coffee is coffee but this cup has bold taste and great flavor. Refills were free and often. Overall, I love this new spot. It is a refreshing addition to the county as it is not another stiff sit down eatery. It truly feels like a place for all folks. I look forward to going back to try some of their other great eats on their lunch or dinner menu. read more

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I stopped in recently to check out The Black Twig - after enjoying a few wild ales over at nearby Pen Druid Brewing. The Black Twig is a recent addition to the Sperryville food scene. The physical space it occupies used to be "Headmasters Pub." I sat at the bar and ordered a cheeseburger and fries. While I was waiting, I asked the bartender how long The Black Twig had been open - he said off the top of his head it's been open for a couple of months. The inside area around the bar does not look much different than the previous venue. There is also outside seating - and a second, massively larger room with seating, as well as a pool table. The burger and fries was nothing fancy - just good solid pub food. Hit the spot after drinking a few ales. Good service! I'll be back! #TheBlackTwig read more

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A cute place near Skyline Drive. We won't for the once a month dinner. It was great. Staff was very quick and helpful. Great stop when passing through or plan to hit it on the once a month dinner. read more

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After spending a long weekend exploring the Shenandoah Mountains, my family and I stumbled upon this place, and we couldn't have been more pleased! The atmosphere was unique, with a nice vibe that made it the perfect spot to unwind for lunch after our trip. The food was great--everyone enjoyed their meals. Our son was negotiating with us to get another helping of the mac and cheese. The staff was welcoming and courteous, treating us like regulars even though it was our first visit. Their grace made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by for a nice meal. We plan on returning when we get back to the area. read more

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food was solidly good. service was friendly and attentive. would have liked a beer and food menu with a few more options. would have liked longer hours to enjoy the ambiance. read more

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Good food! Friend and I visited after we completed our hike in Shenandoah. Definitely would go back when I'm in the area! We got the focaccia bread as an appetizer and it did not disappoint! read more

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We came in the Harleys , were looking for a place at the country to enjoy view & nature; hubby , Me and a good friend decided to stop at The Black Twig and I came in alone to ask for the menu (while They park the bikes) and manager told me "We do not have printed menu" go online and check there, I went outside and told them what I was told. What a surprise when We seated and there were plenty menu printed !!! I found VERY RUDE for the manager to tell me Go Check Online, WHY She said it ?? because I was with HD outfit ? because I am Latino race ? It Made me think Bikers are not welcome? Latinos are not welcome ? It was not a pleasant experience.. and lost my appetite. We will not come back never again. They have NOT MANNERS. BTW food was terrible and bathroom did not have T.P. read more

Every. Single. Detail. Was fantastic! wait staff, cooks we watched/heard in the open kitchen, manager and most importantly FOOD!!! 10/10. Order the duck fat meatballs and eggplant rollotini read more

My meal was a crab cake. It was good although bits of shell. My friends got flank steak. Chewy but good flavor. They like the sauce. Other friends ordered black bean burgers and wings. But the weird thing is some dinners arrived 30 mins after others, so the group dining experience was a bit odd. Staff was polite. Ambience is pleasant. read more

Great small town chef owned business. Farm to table, everything made fresh. The buttermilk ranch is homemade with dill. Came out to line dance with Karen's line dancing. read more

After hiking and making it through a rain storm we wanted a place for lunch before we started heading North. The black twig was right on the way out of the park and rated very highly so we stopped in. They have a lot of handheld options and the burgers seem to steal the show. I opted for the tomato and pimento grilled cheese with a side of pickled beets. VERY Oozy but just the perfect amount of cheese with tomato and a really comforting sandwich. My boyfriend got a smash burger and the fries were cooked perfectly. I could eat a VAT of the pickled beets. Don't forget to ask about dessert! The strawberry rhubarb pie with ice cream was homemade and the crust was nice and flaky. I could have had it warmed up though if they offered. Great spot! read more

Food is good, when it's cooked properly. Kitchen service is slow, but the wait staff seem to be trying? If you're out hiking, it's probably a good choice. For me, it's not worth a second visit for the 30 minute drive. read more

We ate at Black twig one Friday night. We sat outside and thankfully it was breezy-a perfect outside dinner night. The patio was shaded and had fans. Our server was friendly. I had a great white wine from Italy, Soave. I also had a good red Molino de Grace. My husband had a Blood Orange margarita. He loved it. The aramcinis were delicious.i had the Flank steak. It was cooked perfectly and the verde sauce was so delicious. My husband had the fried chicken dinner and thought it was very good. We definitely enjoyed the dinner and will be back. read more

The Black Twig - Arancini - Comfort Food Near Me - Sperryville, Virginia

A nice sit down restaurant! Good service and the food was pretty good also. My husband had ribeye which looked very good and he looked happy. A little expensive but a good locally sourced steak. My salmon patty sandwich was good also. The best were the chicken wings!! We were very hungry after a 5 mile hike. So we devoured the wings! read more

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Amazing food! And great ambiance on the outdoor patio! Will definitely come back soon!

Sat outside to eat. Went in to ask for some menus and the two women just stared at me like I was from Mars, then said "just a minute". After a bit she said "I'll bring them out to you". Could have just handed me the damn menus. Food was overpriced. Smash burger was greasy and tasteless. Fries were extra salty. Friend was overcharged for her meal. Never again. read more

We came back with a large group post hike & were treated so wonderfully by Angel. She remembered names & treated us all like family. Food was amazing. The menu had changed positively since our previous visit making it easy to order & read the menu. The crispy brussel sprouts were some of the best I've ever had, with a ginger lemon dressing. Still love their homemade pickled beets. This time, I ordered the bib salad with crispy tofu. The tofu was great and had a hit of lemon or citrus to it. We will absolutely be back! read more

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Beet salad, Shrimp and Grits, marinated olives are all super delicious. Bartender and service staff is friendly and helpful. A gem!

Excellent service, food, and ambiance. We had a really great visit. The smash burger was particularly good, and one of our party enjoyed the house made bean burger. Also loved the Brussels. Yum! read more

Stunned at positive reviews. This review will be long, detailed, and scathing. A friend and I stopped in there for first and last time at 3:00 p.m. on a cold Friday afternoon. A few guys at the bar; we were the only diners until someone came in perhaps ten minutes later. Menu is pathetic: They spent more time writing enticing descriptions of burned, bland, unappetizing-in-appearance, limited yet VERY OVERPRICED menu items. I ordered a grilled pimento cheese sandwich with side of red coleslaw ($12), because the fries were frozen, not homemade. My friend ordered an elaborately described two pieces of very special (ha!) chicken with a side green salad ($18). Food took 45 minutes to arrive in a nearly empty room. We were shocked at the lack of quality: Salad was simply a few full leaves of iceberg dumped in a bowl, with some too-salted dressing. The chicken was a tiny, burned leg/thigh which was too tough to separate in half. Unfortunately, it didn't dawn on me to photograph until two separate discussions with two individuals - elderly female owner? Male manager? My friend did not eat her $18 shameful bit of food. The chicken was overcooked and tough; the lettuce leaves were too troublesome to cut in the small bowl. So: Clearly, the two individuals had zero interest in our displeasure. My friend is a business owner, and I am now retired after working/living in three foreign countries and various states. We are both courteous and professional individuals, with an aim to improve rather than simply berate. We were told it was "Chef's kitchen," - not even THE chef's kitchen, as though he were king. HE prefers to not cut lettuce leaves. A GREEN salad is just that - heaven forbid toss in a cherry tomato or something else green. HE is a "chef" - try watching the movie "The 100 Foot Journey," with Helen Mirren. Now THOSE are chefs. A short-order cook could have done better here. Zero presentation: burned chicken leg, side bowl of cut beets on a white plate. The elderly woman offered no apology; a very curt statement of "That is how CHEF wishes it." She walked off without even courteous acknowledgement. The manager was even worse: "Your complaint is the FIRST," "Our customers love us." Basically, "Go away, Ladies, and do not return because you have no idea what good food is." Absolutely no accommodation. He ALSO simply turned his back and walked away. Our waitress was friendly, and she took it upon herself to comp my friend's inedible $18 meal. We ensured that she, herself, would not be dinged, and I regret my friend did not think to leave her a tip, but, surely she must do well, working in such a popular venue. Finally, the place has ZERO ambience. We sat in what we referred to as "posture" booths because the space from body to table is so narrow that you must sit bolt upright, plastered against the back of the booth. The art work is abysmal, with no theme, and looks as though it was picked up beside trash cans. We visited a business in Sperryville, itself, after this rude experience, and were told that, in fact, many complaints have buzzed around regarding this hole in the wall. In conclusion, I hope the Health Department finds reason to close down this pathetic excuse for an eatery. Enter at your own risk, with beaucoup bucks to burn. read more

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Shocked by how expensive and bad the drinks are. Weak and taste like weird cheap mixes for New York prices. Service is very strange--the kitchen is backed up but the place is half empty. Don't come here!!! I'm so mad I just spent almost 40$ on two drinks that don't even taste right. read more

The food here is amazing! Super fresh and delicious! Service was also quick and efficient, Kendra was an amazing server and very attentive! The ambiance was also wonderful! We'll be coming back again, this place is awesome! read more

We made reservations for Mother's Day brunch and arriving at noon for our reservation and only 1 hour after opening time, was told they were out of the chicken and waffles, one of the main brunch menu items. I could understand if the place was packed but there were a total of 5 tables inside and three outside. Parties of 5 or fewer. Service was slow, again with few tables and many servers. We also asked to sit on the patio and were told no, the patio was for reservations. We had a reservation. Only two parties on the patio when there were 6 tables open. The hosts made us feel like a bother for even asking. Took about 45 minutes to get our food The food was disappointing. The waffles that came a La carte were overcooked and dry and the salad served with my omelette was old, wilted and brown. The omelette was really inedible as it was swimming in grease and basically raw inside. Our children enjoyed their pancakes and bacon. My husband's eggs were cooked properly but the toast was cold, dry, hard and he wasn't even offered butter, not that butter on cold toast would have helped so... We were very sad as we do not eat out much as a family and this was Mother's Day. When my husband kindly explained why we were disappointed, there was no offer to accommodate anything, just an oh we're sorry. And to top it off, we had been there for an hour and a half and upon leaving, guess how many tables were still open on the patio--6. No effort. Nothing special. Very disappointed. Will not recommend to anyone. read more

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Absolutely loved our grass-fed beef burger and fried chicken (so much that we forgot to take pictures)! Our server was also super helpful, and made us feel at home. Highly recommend if you're in the area! (PS the adjoining wine shop, House Wine, is also lovely) read more