Brad A.

Don't come here. This was one of the worst meals I've had in a long time. Not enough staff and some kind of cook that has no clue what he or she is doing. Like how do you not know your food tastes horrible? The wait time also was wild I think I waited 2 hours for a table and another 2 hours for the food.

Diana D.

A great new addition to DT Blacksburg. Glad to have a brewery there now and not super far out. Great ambiance, not too crazy, packed, or rowdy. Food could be better. Overall: 4/5 When: Sunday 7pm, party of 6 Food: 3.5/5 - food menu LOOKED great and unique. However.. it did not meet my expectations on taste. Personally, my chicken and waffles was made to be "fancy" but the flavors and textures did not go together. Sometimes it is better to stick to the basics and master that first before trying to go all crazy with ingredients and pairings. Compared to DT blacksburg, the entrees were on the more expensive end. I'm sure they are catering more to visitors and families rather than the college students themselves. Drinks: 4.5/5 - decent local brewed beer. Nothing special though. Service: 5/5 - servers and host were great. very kind and funny! Vibes: 4/5 - nice patio and nice interior. Wasn't super loud or super quiet. Great place to grab a drink or food without having to yell over one another. Other: metered parking out front, paid parking in the surface lot on the backside

Devon M.

This place is one of the newest restaurants in Blacksburg and it's always great every time I visit. Whether you like food made from scratch or craft beer, you're likely to find something here you like. Ambiance: The ambiance here is casual. It's like a mix of a normal restaurant and a brewery. They also do brew a beer themselves that is in the giant tanks in the restaurant. It's a different vibe from the rest of what's Blacksburg and I think that helps it stand out. Service: The service here is always great. They have the QR menu and it is fairly well setup. I will say that the first time I ever used it, it was a tad confusing in the setup as beer was on a separate menu. But it seems to have been fixed now so drinks are also on the same menu. The wait staff here are always kind and prompt. I've never had a bad experience with the service here. Food: The food here is almost always really good. It definitely has improved over the past year that I've been going here. I typically get sandwiches or burgers and that's where I run into my one issue. Sometimes the bun is a tad too thick and makes the burger too dry overall, even when the burger itself is not dry. I think it entirely depends on the day as they make them in house. But just something to note. The appetizers and large plates are also all great options if you're thinking about those. Beer: I'll keep this pretty simple. I haven't run into a bad beer here. They do rotate a couple of them around the year, but it's always replaced with something good. You'll likely find something you enjoy drinking here. Overall, I enjoy The Maroon Door every time I make a visit to Blacksburg. It's always in my top 3 restaurants when we are deciding where to go eat for the weekend. If you're new to the Blacksburg area, definitely stop in and give this place a try.

Kelli H.

Food was great server, Steven was excellent we had a delicious meal Warning:ceasar salad was extremely garlicy and it was on the menu as garlicky but a little too much for my liking

Steven E.

The wife and I were in downtown Blacksburg after a hike and wanted a beer and some lunch. We checked out the Maroon Door, which definitely has elevated bar/pub food. We first ordered drinks. The wife ordered a cider. I ordered a Hazy/Juicy IPA with a strange name, but it was not Hazy nor juicy, it was just darker than blonde, and totally transparent. It had mild hops flavor, with almost no juiciness. Either I got the wrong beer delivered to my table, or there brewers have no clue how Hazy IPAs are supposed to look. A third option is maybe for some dumb reason the brewers accidentally filtered the beer to remove the hazy. In any case, it wasn't what I was expecting nor did it match the description, but the check indicated the server put it in correctly. I got the Czech style pilsner 2nd, this beer did match the description. For an appetizer we got the Rabbit Eggrolls. The peanut sauce and horse raddish sauces actually were the highlights, we kept the remaining amount for our fries. While the Eggrolls had good flavor, it could have been any type of meat inside and they would have been just as good. For entrees we shared the duck burger and the garlicky caesar salad with grilled chicken. The garlicky Caesar matched the description, and the crispy parm is a nice garnish, the chicken was well seasoned. The duck burger stole the show. This was a great burger. The sauces combined well with the duck meat. The black sesame bun gives this burger a great look. I will want this burger again. This is a nice spot right on main street, with a nice outdoor patio, you will have to find parking somewhere downtown to check this place out. I'd likely give this place a 3.5 stars but Yelp won't allow. If the Hazy IPA had actually been hazy, perhaps 4 stars.

Melissa V.

Best burgers in Bburg!!!!!! The place and atmosphere is nice. Servers were really kind. 10/10 experience

Patrick B.

Note, I do not comment on staff, a bad comment on a server can kill a business despite the quality of the product. I also do not comment on the cost unless it is unreasonably cheap. I read the recent review from another commentator and noticed his anger toward the staff and realized what that could do, so my comments are based on my opinions from what I know I like. While visiting the VT campus we found a brewery across the street. This place is decorated in the newest common style of breweries, with white tile and black grouting. The file taps were plain with dynamo labels and a gray drab paint loaded the walls. Copper, metal and black pipes are viewable across the ceiling. Think industrial and you will envision it. Truly nothing special went into the decorations. But when I entered 1 thing immediately came to my eyes, the beer list was limited to standard choices. I did not see any bizarre options. My choices were 3 IPAs, a Hefeweizen, Pilsner, Belgian Wit, stout and a saison. This is a place that is willing to bet it all on the beers in house, and from where I sit, they made a good call! The Hefeweizen, for me, hit the mark! The flavor was light the beer was a perfect chill and I was driving so I could not order another, so I ordered a stout and left it at that. For the stout the beer was too cold but after letting it sit out it was delicious, slightly bitter with a coffee finish. For food we ordered burgers. Our burgers were tasty. They offered different options from buns to cheeses to greens. As for the menu, it is a bit higher class but to me, that is a welcomed option. This places chef does a great job and the menu shows it. Happy to give this 5 stars!

Jordan C.

Fantastic food, beautiful view, good beer and good service. Prices are appropriate for the quality but probably a little too upscale for some. Korean short ribs and rabbit egg rolls are a must have. I was here for a late dinner during the summer. Service was excellent. My server was friendly, responsive, and had good recommendations (not always the case in Blacksburg). The Korean short ribs are exceptional. The meat seems to be a high quality beef that was perfectly braised. The meat was cooked to the point just before the fat was starting to melt, giving it a buttery tender texture. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, though somewhat mild if flavor for Korean. The noodles and vegetables with the ribs were rather plain and under seasoned, otherwise nicely prepared. My server suggested mixing in some of the peanut sauce from the egg rolls and that was a big improvement. I'd suggest ordering the peanut sauce on the side. The rabbit egg rolls are also exceptional. The rabbit was tender, juicy, and with the mild hint of gaminess you'd expect. It was mixed with a nicely seasoned vegetable filling, and fried perfectly. The the wrap was lightly crispy and not oily. I had a flight of four of their in house brewed beers. All of the beers were good, but might be milder and more neutral than some would prefer. Several negative reviews mentioned the prices. The quality of the ingredients are easily worth the price, but cost might seem high to some, particularly for downtown Blacksburg.

Devon E.

My husband is a Virginia Tech alum, so we decided to take a day trip to Blacksburg and visit campus. A lot has changed since he was a student, including the majority of the restaurants surrounding the school. I enjoyed walking around and him telling me how it used to be. We decided to pick somewhere to have lunch and settled on this gastropub and brewery as they had a nice patio. It may also have the best view on the strip, with a clear view of Virginia Tech right across the street. We started with some drinks and an appetizer. He ordered one of their IPA's and I got a cider from another Virginia cidery. For a starter we selected the Smoked Rabbit Egg rolls (Pulled Black Garlic Smoked Brittany Ridge Farms Rabbit, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Onions, Chile-Garlic-Peanut Dipping Sauce, & Smoked Corn and Sauce). When the waitress dropped this dish on our table I was excited as it looked very appealing. The included dipping sauces were amazing. It is honestly hard to say which I liked better. We ended keeping what sauce we didn't use for the app for the fries with our entrée. There was a nice fry on the egg rolls and the inside was tasty, but I would say it was a bit muddled. Maybe too many ingredients and the rabbit got overpowered? We both agreed it could have been any meat in there and it would have tasted the same. Rabbit costs a lot more than let's say chicken. So we were disappointed you couldn't really taste the rabbit, which we excepted to do for a $16 appetizer! I went for the Asian Duck Burger (Yum Yum Sauce, Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach, Shishito Peppers, Fried Wonton Skin, & Black Sesame Bun) with fries for my entrée. I was intrigued by the unusual burger option, especially by a black sesame bun. It was delicious. The duck was cooked well and its flavor profile came through. Their Yum Yum sauce was nice and creamy and complemented the Asian vegetable toppings. If you are a little adventurous, I suggest you try this burger. Their fries were also nice and crispy. We kind of shared our two entrees, so my husband got the Garlicky Chicken Caesar salad (Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Chips, & Spent Grain Croutons) as a lighter second option. It was good, but I wouldn't say it was anything special. The garlic was pronounced, as it should be based on its name, but felt could use a bit more dressing and seasoning. The chicken was fine. I liked the parmesan chips inclusion with regular croutons. Some hits and misses, but if I was in Blacksburg again, I would go back for the Asian Duck Burger alone!

Miloš T.

This place has some great selection of beer as well as cocktails. Didn't order food, but people sitting next to us did and it looked wonderful and smelled good. This establishment also has some wonderful customer service. You'll be lucky if you get Natalie waiting on you. Not only that she is friendly and knowledgeable of what the menu has to offer but I overheard her deal with some "difficult" customer and she was (in my opinion) a stellar. Respectfully asked the said customer to repeat what is wrong and instantly fixed it (without being condescending about it). I worked in customer service for years and let me tell you - she was amazing. You can't teach this, a person either has is or... they don't!