We had a really good experience at The Mill Street Grill. We ordered the prime rib, steamed mussels, and the barbecue platter. Everything was good, and the portions were generous. The prime rib was cooked well, the mussels were flavorful, and the barbecue platter had a good variety. The service was great--fast, courteous, and attentive without making us feel rushed. The restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. It felt lively and energetic, but it was not too loud to have a conversation. Overall, this was a solid dinner and a place I would recommend when visiting Staunton. I would definitely eat here again. read more

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We've been to this restaurant before as we were traveling. It was early, so they were not super busy My husband ordered prime rib, baked potato and broccoli. I ordered chicken breast with artichokes, olives and mushrooms with a white wine sauce. My husband's dinner looked excellent, cooked the way he ordered it. However, it was cold, like it was just taken out of the refrigerator. The baked potato was hard. He mentioned it to the waitress and she spoke to the manager and they replaced it for him. My meal was ok but the 1/4 cup of rice was dry and hard and cold. I did not say anything. My chicken had way too much feta cheese on it and the sauce tasted oily. I guess we will not be going back there in our way home read more

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My partner and I came for dinner last night (a Tuesday). We arrived around 5:45 pm and were promptly 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. read more

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Best ribs ever!! This restaurant never disappoints. Many items to choose from and all have been fantastic. Servers are attentive and friendly. Atmosphere is casual and inviting. read more

Ever heard of fall off the bone? Well these ribs were barely touched disintegrate off the bone. Best I've had. Perfectly sauced. Big menu. Come for the ribs. read more

Large menu, friendly service, and bustling atmosphere. Probably the best fries I've ever had.

Great service, food and cozy atmosphere. After dinner treat was a plus! Highly recommend.

We live in Nashville TN and pass through Staunton on our way to visit family in MD, PA and Boston. We stop for dinner every time we pass through. The food is fresh, good quality and remarkably delicious! Can't wait until next time! read more

We went in for my birthday today and as soon as we were seated our waitress was very inattentive. She asked us for our drinks and then took 10 minutes to come back and take our order, and all she said was "ready?" in a bored tone, and decided to lean on our booth while taking the order. She then took another 10 minutes to come back to even refill our drinks. She then had full conversations with the people behind us and laughed with them. When it came to us she barely spoke. We said thank you numerous times and she didn't say you're welcome at all. This was very disappointing since we come in only for special occasions and the service is always excellent. This time it was below subpar. The food was very good per usual, but the service made the whole experience poor and the vibe unfriendly. read more

Great service in a lovely historic downtown location. Full meals. Come hungry! The warm homemade bread is delish and cleverly plated. Wish they offered a few small plates of some lighter fare or appetizers. read more

My husband and I came here for dinner for date night on Saturday. The restaurant itself is not fancy but you could dress up or come casual depending on the occasion. We joined the waitlist which we highly recommend because when we showed up, our table was ready and it looked like a long wait otherwise. Our waitress was nice. I guess she thought my ID was fake though because it was the real ID, so she had the manager come over to double check lol. If she had asked for my husband's ID she would've saw they were the same though. For drinks, I got the winter cosmo and my husband got a glass of the Rouge red wine. They make their own bread and it's 3 types of bread in 1 for their bread basket served with a banana almond butter. It was yummy! We both got a cup of clam chowder as appetizers which was delicious. For dinner I did the crab cake meal with extra rice and my husband got the prime rib with mashed potatoes. Food was delicious and a lot of it! We were too full for dessert but you get complimentary little ice cream cups and I had a couple bites and it was so good. It looked rainbow colored but tasted like mint chocolate chip. Would come back for the food, so good! They also have an attached bar in a separate room that's cool read more

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4.5 stars!!! Great bread, great vibes! Staff was very helpful and friendly. The iceberg salad with the hot honey mustard literally was perfect. 5/5 stars! honestly one of the best, if not the best, salads i've ever had. Got fries and ranch as well, those were 5/5! my boyfriend got the ribs and bbq chicken, said they were good but gave them 4 stars. Highly recommend for late night bites! read more

The Mill Street Grill - Iceberg Salad - American Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

I had the grilled duck and my wife had prime rib. Both were prepared perfectly and we fully enjoyed our meal. On top of that the service was outstanding so it made for a special dining experience. Would highly recommend if you are in Staunton. read more

This place is hopping every time we go in there which tells you a lot. The food is really great and the portions are huge. Staff is on their toes all the time and I've never had a bad experience here with management or staff. I always get the prime rib and it's delicious. read more

Fabulous dinner! Food was so delicious. Chicken fingers were tender, moist, and crispy-perfect! Baby back ribs fell off the bone with a wonderful sauce. Lovely surprise palate cleanser at the end. Service was just right. Ambiance was a bit noisy but there were a couple of large groups so we didn't ding them for that. Wish we lived in the area - we'd be here every week! Well done! read more

We had 6 for dinnerand everyone was pleased. Super service and food quality. Won't forget Mill Street Grill.

We started with naked wings. We had the squash ravioli with shrimp and chicken. This was a very good meal in preparation for our metric century ride on Saturday morning. We didn't have a reservation. However, we scored 2 bar seats before finishing our beer as we waited. This place was hopping busy. The bar staff were very attentive. The salad was okay and we didn't touch the bread. read more

The Mill Street Grill - Wings with the sauce on the side. The ravioli is shown in the second photo. - American Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Had the Cajun Tuna special and it was delicious! The service was impeccable as well! Would definitely recommend and come back! read more

The Mill Street Grill - Restaurant - American Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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We ate here on Sunday night, and I ordered the fried oysters. I took a bite and immediately had to spit it out. The smell was absolutely horrific, straight-up rotten, foul, and rancid. Even though I didn't swallow it, enough bacteria got through that I still ended up with a mild stomach virus by Tuesday morning. Keep in mind, these oysters were fried. They were battered, seasoned, and dropped in boiling oil, which are all things that usually mask minor flavor issues. For a rotten stench to break through all of that batter and oil, those oysters had to be deeply decomposed before they ever hit the kitchen. To make matters worse, the manager came over and tried to gaslight us. He claimed they "started ordering from a new place" and that the "taste was definitely off, but they weren't bad oysters." Let's be clear: a new supplier might change the saltiness or the texture of seafood, but a new supplier does not make your food smell like a biohazard. That wasn't a "different flavor profile," it was a major food safety violation. The kitchen completely failed to check their seafood, and management lied to avoid liability instead of taking accountability. Save yourself a trip to the doctor and avoid this place entirely. I will say, our server was delightful and was very gracious about everything, which is the only reason the restaurant didn't get 1*. read more

BLUF: Great food, expect a wait time, be patient. Food (4/5): Great food and drinks. Cajun Chicken Fettuccini (chicken breast grilled with Cajun spices & served on a bed of fettuccini with a sun-dried tomato mushroom cream sauce) $21 - absolutely delicious. I won on "who picked the better meal" that night. I was SO full after eating half of it. I ended up eating it for lunch the next day. But that ENTIRE morning, I was just thinking about eating it for lunch. It's mouth-wateringly good. A MUST HERE! Prosciutto & Provolone Stuffed Chicken (chicken stuffed with prosciutto ham, provolone, sauteed in a marsala wine sauce with onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Served over angel hair pasta) $23 - it was ok. Wouldn't get again. It was FULL of mushrooms to the point where it felt like we were just taking bites out of a mushroom for dinner. Service (4/5): This place was packed. We had a 40 min wait where we just walked around the building and up the little bridge area. You get a pager that buzzes when it's your turn, so you can't go far, but you can still get your legs moving. The place inside was PACKED with people, so service was obviously slow. We played about 8 games of Uno (I won 7/8 games) in between ordering and getting our dinner. Our waitress was very sweet and ended up giving us free ice cream at the end! I'm not sure if it was because we were playing Uno while waiting instead of complaining that it was taking too long, or because of the long wait and it was an apology? We're still unsure, but we're chalking it up to us being the fun table that didn't complain and distracted ourselves while we waited for the food to arrive. Ambiance (4/5): It's definitely a vibe. It reminds me of cracker barrel mixed with a dark old-timey tavern. TLDR: AMAZING Cajun Chicken Fettuccini. Great drinks. PACKED with people. read more

The Mill Street Grill - Prosciutto & Provolone Stuffed Chicken - American Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Nice restaurant with good ambiance. Plenty of selections to choose from. Super service. Our waiter, Paul, was amazing. Went above and beyond what most waiters do. Had the crab cakes and pork chops, very good, the garlic mash potatoes a must as a side. Highly recommend this establishment! read more

Visiting a friend here after she recently moved to Staunton and we had never been here before! The decor and vibe were so cozy and cute, the cocktails were really good and the food was amazing. Definitely will be back and recommend the oysters as an appetizer. The server was sweet too! read more

The Mill Street Grill - Halloween cocktails - American Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

Enjoyed my single dining at The Mill Street. Friendly service. Enjoyed Peel & Eat Steamed Shrimp with choice of side, and a House Salad. Complimentary dinner rolls with strawberry butter spread. Washed down with a nicely chilled martini. Decor is dark like an old-style steakhouse with lots of nooks for private dining. Private parking lot. Now open every day. Next time I'll try the rack of ribs, highly recommended. Gripe: I would prefer crusty bread rather than the dinner rolls Will return read more

The Mill Street Grill - House Salad - American Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Stopped by after a hike, and I absolutely recommend the prime rib cooked medium with a side of the mashed potatoes! It was cooked perfectly, and the fatty bits melted in my mouth! Could tell the cow lived a happy life. Friend got the beef ribs and baby back platter with a baked potato, and it was enough for two meals! Meat was juicy and fell off the bone. Our dinner came with complementary bread and ice cream as well! Service was friendly and attentive. Will certainly be back if we're in the area again! read more

This restaurant is overrated. The NY Sirloin I ordered had gristle and fat throughout and was very tough to cut. The baked potato was underdone, and the green beans stringy. The best part about this place was the waitress, Meg, atmosphere, and the drink. read more

We decided to spend the 4th of July in Staunton, VA. We had driven past the Mill before but had never dined there. It came highly recommended at our hotel so we decided to go. Service was awesome. My beef ribs were good, my wife ordered the chicken. Less than an hour later she was sick. Spent the night throwing up and diarrhea. Had to cut our 4th of July trip short and drive 3 hours home. Ruined our weekend and waisted our money (hotel and plans) Wish the cooks were careful with their food prep. If the food goes bad don't serve it. I would avoid this place. read more

Best ribs! Although pretty noisy. They a small booths for two that are cosy and away from the noise.

Bring an appetite and leave your belt in the truck! I ordered the St. Louis Combo and it did not disappoint. There was enough food on this plate for two full meals! The combination pork and beef ribs were cooked to perfection. The garlic mashed potatoes and coleslaw were a great addition to the almost cartoonish size dish. The service here was amazing and I was seated almost as soon as I walked in. I would recommend that you get there at 5 for a table because this place fills up quick! My server was knowledgeable about the menu and answered all of my questions without hesitation. I also loved the renovated mill. It was clean and well maintained. 10/10 - would recommend read more

The Mill Street Grill - St. Louis Combo - Half Rack of Pork Ribs - Half Rack of Beef Ribs - Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Coleslaw - American Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

The food is always very good here, not great, but very good. Some of their choices of dipping sauces, butters, and dressings leave a lot to be desired, sometimes, but they are always willing to substitute when possible. Parking can be difficult here as the front spots by the door are usually taken early so you may have to park down below and drop off older visitors by the door. I enjoy their peppermint, ice cream which is given to eat in customers at no additional cost as a sweet treat in addition to or as part of your dessert. A couple of negatives would be that the tables are slightly too close to each other and that they do not take reservations, which can be a problem when you're trying to bring a large parties. read more

Old school charm meets delicious food. They had me at potato skins - done perfectly with the cheese holding in the bacon and green onions. Outside of apps, the food and service have always been spot on - get there early though bc they get busy. read more

I just cannot ... the food, the service, the atmosphere... it was just all absolutely perfect! A hidden gem, 100 percent!!!!!! Terra was our waitress, and she was an absolute gem on her own! We're from Northern Virginia , and you better believe, I will drive down here just for this restaurant! read more

The Mill Street Grill - Prime Rib - American Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

I hesitate to review Mill Street because we stumbled onto this gem (thank you Yelp) after a long travel day. Too tired to eat much, we ordered appetizers and salads and drinks. All was wonderful and sight of the dishes that emerged from the kitchen made me wish I had had an appetite. Definitely give it a try if you are in the area but be aware this place has the prices to match its lofty meals. (I saw two people literally swoon over their prime rib.) read more

We had an early St Patrick's Dinner tonight, Corned beef , cabbage and mashed potatoes. Absolutely delicious, the corned beef so tender and flavorful , no knife necessary . Everything from the atmosphere to the excellent service, from the Hostess , waitress even a manager to stop to say hello and thank us for coming. We are repeat customers and look forward to every dining night at Mill St. Thank you to the Chefs and line in the kitchen that make the delicious food. Highly recommend a visit if you've never treated yourself to this great dining experience ! read more

Dinner last night at The Mill Street Grill was special. Everything about this dinner was special. From the excellent staff, friendly and attentive (than you Nikki for keeping my sweet tea filled) to the beef ribs with garlic mashed potatoes and cole slaw After the meal, they brought out a small serving of chilled peppermint ice cream to cease the palate. Beautiful way to end a great meal Glad our Holiday Inn Express staff suggested Mill St. We look forward to a return visit. read more

The Mill Street Grill - a woman walking in front of a brick building - American Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

Got in pretty quick but it was only 5:30. The Cajun prime rib was awesome as usual. That along with fried green tomatoes is my go to. A little pricey but worth it. Only complaint was drinking prices. $8 for a pint and $10 for a margarita. With food that expensive ($40 per plate), it would be nice to get a break on drinks. read more

Thursday evening and was seated immediately. Our waiter Joseph C. was very helpful with the many questions we asked. Our two drinks were tasty (Pumpkin Spice White Russian and Apple Cider Margarita). Our two entrees were prepared quickly and tasty- Cajun Shrimp (not too spicey) and Tilapia Angelica. Cost very (!) reasonable at $69 before tax and tip. Wife and I will make another visit when we return from our trip, in 10 days. Establishment was not too noisy but only half occupied this weekday.. read more

Wow super busy ,packed and we got here at a decent dinner time, put our name down and hit the bar, on the road driving since 8 AM ,first beer tasted so good. Lots of people,very friendly locals,ended up sitting at the bar for dinner faster than the wait. Male bartender w no personality served our beers. Friendly people's chatting w us told us to get the Cajun prime rib, we did, so delicious! Prior was a amazing salad with the bacon dressing. It was perfect and not warm or greasy, loved all of it ! Female bartender picked up the slack of Mr No Personality, should wear a shirt : I hate my job. I wanted to switch to wine and she gave me a few samples till I decided with Virginia Merlo, thanks. Nice touch is the free taste of peppermint ice cream. Wish we lived close by for we would be regulars! read more

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visiting Staunton for the first time we went to the Mill Street Grill our first night. it did not disappoint. 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. read more

Stopped by on our way home to VB. Great spot ribs were amazing. Will be back the next time we are in town.

Very large menu so everyone should be able to find something they like. I did feel like my steak was over cooked, more medium than medium rare. Everyone else was pleased. Overall good food, good service and nice atmosphere. Good, but not outstanding. read more