Six of us went to lunch on graduation day at James Madison University without a reservation. The…read moreday was cool, but we were really, really hungry so we agreed to eat outside. There was a heater, so we figured we could stand it. The hostess rearranged the tables to seat us close to the heater, and left menus. Soon a waitress came with water and took drink orders. Not long after she returned to take our food orders. While we were waiting for the food, someone brought us some warm blankets. All through our meal people kept checking to see whether we needed anything. It was the best service I have seen in a long time, and I arrange a bi-monthly lunch outing for a club I belong to. The food was delicious. The salmon sandwich was incredible, the burrata appetizer was to die for, and I wish everyone had such good French fries. Everyone enjoyed their food and the warm welcome from the staff on a not very warm day.

Finally went to Rocktown Kitchen after years of living in the area. We arrived for an early dinner…read morewith friends. The staff greeted us warmly and told us about the nightly specials. The space is urban chic with a moderate sized dining room and small bar. I would describe the menu as "upscale comfort". Elevated pork chop, meatloaf, pasta for example. At our table we ordered the swordfish nightly special, the wild mushroom pasta, the pork chops, and the potato croquette appetizer. All were beautifully plated and delicious. We also had two exceptional glasses of Chardonnay, and some beautiful cocktails. We enjoyed our evening. This is a great place for a special night out without needing to be fancy or fussy.

I came here during a family graduation. This is at a newer hotel property. What didn't make sense…read moreis the side of the building they decided have it's view overlooking Harrisonburg. Aside from that, the food was quite good. It's more small plates and tapas. Anything with bread and butter here is delicious. Each larger plate I tried was equally unique and tasty. The kitchen knows what they're doing. Farm to table. I would revisit. I recommend having a reservation.

I heard great things about this place and was very enthusiastic to visit...however, though the food…read morewas pretty solid the service was quite lacking. I have found the front staff and the wait staff to be lacking in their consideration towards restaurant guests. It seems that they are picking and choosing whom they choose to grant a great experience to. Service: The front staff and waitress we had carried an air of attitude when dealing with me and my family. It seemed like they were not keen to accommodate a few of our basic requests which essentially boiled down to laziness. To be honest, they are very petty when it comes to getting a table on their rooftop...when my family (of 5) came in, they told us it was first come first serve and sat us inside. Another family came in with 3-4 adults and 2 kids after we were seated, to which they promptly moved them outside even though they were inside as well when a spot opened up. I'm not truly understanding the mentality of service here and frankly thought for a nice establishment there would be better decorum and attitude towards guests. Food: overall pretty good. I found the food and drink to be solid. In summary, the food is good here but doesn't surpass the service we received.

Ate here once 7 years ago when my son was looking at JMU (he was only 15 at the time). Just came…read moreback this past Wednesday, and he is now a senior graduating in May. We sat outside in the same spot we did 7 years ago...nostalgia! Burgers and fries were just as good as I remember! A damn good burger! Service was friendly and fast!

YESSSSS! to unique decor, yet simplistic offerings and great staff and food. Quite an array of…read moredecorations that are twisted in All the best ways hahahahah.(look closely) We had a couple of great beers and shared the Classic Jack Burger, delicious!! The sweet potato fries were perfect and their JB sauce is stellar! We are glad we popped in.

We were visiting Harrisonburg for the weekend and after looking on Yelp for a good place to have…read moredinner on a Saturday night, we decided on Capital Ale House. Lots of prom kids and college students filled the place. We were quickly seated in a nice booth and Nate our server helped us with some stout beers. We had a milk stout and a caramel macchiato stout the latter of which was the best. Looking at the menu I have to say it was not your standard ale house fair. It was definitely "elevated" in this regard. We asked to split a 2 soft shell entree with broccolini & seasoned mash, a bowl of crab bisque and a pierogi sampler. We also asked for an extra plate, to which Nate said he would take care of it. When the food arrived it was divided perfectly. Nate had split the bowl of soup into 2 small bowls and he divided the entree and sides onto 2 plates. The soft shell crabs were HUGE, the largest I had ever seen, and crisply fried to perfection. The sides were equally exquisite in their flavor and preparation. The crab bisque was loaded with fresh lump crabmeat and perfectly seasoned. The pirogies were also excellent in flavor and presentation. It was the most satisfying meal I'd had in a while (could be because I was craving soft shells) Needless to say we were very happy with the food in every way and were stuffed as we asked for the check. Nate/Nathaniel really made the experience as he was highly attentive, though caring for many tables, and was quick to take care of our every need. The place was really rocking with customers and everyone there was having a great time. We'll definitely be back and let everyone we know what a top notch establishment Capital Ale House in Harrisonburg is.

We saw Facebook ads and decided to try it out during Happy Hour Thursday. We were seated in the…read moremiddle of very loud college kids in the upper deck, and then ignored for over 10 minutes. We stopped a guy delivering beer to ask when we would be served. He got our waitress who was far from friendly. It was almost too hard for her to take the food and the drink orders at once because she kept getting it wrong. And of course, it was. She completely forgot about our appetizer until after we had mentioned it several times during our meal. We had to keep flagging her down to refill our drinks. The check had regular instead of happy hour pricing (thankfully i asked to see the breakdown when she just wanted our card). The beer was ok, the food was mediocre, and the service sucked!!

Enjoyable experience with room to grow!!!!!…read more The Galley offers a comfortable atmosphere and a solid menu that makes it a nice place to stop for a meal. The food was well prepared and flavorful, especially the seafood options, which tasted fresh and nicely seasoned. Portions were satisfying without feeling overdone. Service was attentive and polite, even during a busy time, and the staff made sure we were taken care of. The setting is relaxed and welcoming, making it good for both casual dining and meeting up with friends. Overall, it's a very good spot that delivers a pleasant experience. With a little more consistency during peak hours, it could easily earn a full five stars.

Drive through this area for seeing family, and found this place to get breakfast to go.... And even…read morethough it was takeout, it was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had! Had a veggie omelet and waffle, both were delicious. True old school diner with great food and friendly people :). Inside seemed to be filled with locals and was very clean too. Will be back for sure on my next trip! Thank you for a heartwarming meal!!

Locally owned restaurant that was very good . Great service and extensive menu. The food was…read moreexcellent , would visit them again when back in the area.

My family really enjoyed the selection of food at O'Neill's Grill. Most of us got a burger of some…read moretype. The service was good, the food portions were generous. We had bacon and cheese fries (large) for an appetizer and split a skillet cookie for dessert. We enjoyed everything!

First time in Harrisonburg to watch JMU baseball (great nephew) on team. Last night in town and…read moreneeded a good burger place in town and found Billy Jack's. Lauren M was our server and did a fantastic job from greeting us, taking our order, answering any questions to the time we left. Had The Hunter S. Thompson and Chicken and Waffles plus a doughnut. Everything we order was delicious. Recommend Billy Jack's that is looking for good food and great atmosphere.

The quintessential college dive bar. Phenomenal burger. Fries were to die for. The servers were…read moreattentive and the food came out quickly. The music was loud and it was hard to hear the person next to me but we were mostly there for burgers, beer, and football game. $3 PBR and $4 Miller Lite on draft along with a great selection of local beers.

We were down in Hburg this past week and visited JM's again. We had a great experience there…read morebefore several times. Drinks were great, very polite staff at the front. The place is HOPPING on a Friday night. Staff seemed to enjoy working there and have a good team rapport. What I noticed is how many different types of people were enjoying themselves. Middle aged people after work in business attire, young people in casual attire. I think the place is very clever to offer quite exquisite looking Mocktails for the student age population. No reason for anyone to feel left out. Great food and service and a very happy vibe. I wish there were a tad more variety in the menu, but you can't be all things to all people and it is more important to do a select number of items extremely well. We will definitely return.

My wife and I tried this restaurant today while traveling and it was amazing. The restaurant is…read morevery clean and themed well. The service was top notch and prompt. The food was excellent! I had the meatloaf sandwich and my wife had the smoked turkey sandwich. I had macaroni salad and she had the Brussels sprouts . We also had the chopped brisket nachos. I have to say the high light of the meal was the Brussels sprouts they are awesome. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone passing through the city.

Great late dinner at Texas inn. No frills, just great food. I had the Texas burger and my wife…read morehad the famous cheesy egg burger. Kids each got plain double cheeseburgers. The service was lightening fast and the food was quickly gone too. The price wasn't bad either.

I was with my friends and about 3-4 drinks deep the night I came in for food. It was packed, but…read moreservice remained courteous and efficient. I ordered the Texas Hen, a corndog, and some fries. The lack of quality was such that it halfway jarred me into sobriety. The Texas Hen is made with what felt like weird chicken meal, and for $8.99 is not a good value proposition (even with the chili). The fries I ended up with were incredibly sour, which is not a flavor I typically expect from potatoes. The corn dog was alright. I want to like this place for its convenience and speed, but the taste of those sour fries coming up every time I belched the remainder of the night is a memory that will haunt me. I will not be returning.

What a way to close out my birthday weekend, none other with a delicious meal at Local Chop and…read moreGrill House. Located in Downtown Harrisonburg, there menu features fresh, hand selected seasonal foods, organically grown produce Our waitress Abby, was phenomenal. She handled our party of 13 like a pro. When I return, I highly recommend this young lady. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, gave recommendations and had really good customer service. She is excellent with large parties. The ambience here is really nice, Food was delicious, the only dish I was not a fan of was the crab dip. Everyone loved the brussel sprouts, and my steak was cooked perfectly. If your in the Harrisonburg area, highly recommend

Recently came in for a 13 person bday dinner. Abby, our…read morewaitress handled the table with ease. The decor was modern with touches of wood. Ambiance was business casual to upscale. Food came out quickly. While here I had the following. Crab dip-not my fave. The flavor reminded me of hamburger helper. There was hardly any crab but, there was tuna. Brussel sprouts-deelish. I love the cook and seasoning of them. Crispy but tender. NY strip steak- juicy, adequately seasoned and cooked to perfection. I ordered medium and that's what I got. The steak itself was a nice serving. The asparagus was deelish as well. The dish could use a few more stalks. To wash it down I had a glass of the montepulciano. A dry red with a sweet bouquet. Not overly sweet though. You should check them out if you're in the area.