We came in for lunch today and were seated immediately. We loved the Lionel trains that were around the restaurant and the old town feel of the area. Restaurant was very clean. The French fries were the bomb. I got the club sandwich and the turkey ham and bacon was so fresh. My husband got the Rail burger and my boys got the Asian noodle salad and the quesadillas. Everything was on point. The portions weren't too big, and everything was just super fresh and made to order, and it took a bit to get our food but we were seated right near the kitchen and saw the chef making our meals and taking their time. Definitely come here and eat! read more

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I took myself out for a lunch date and was really looking forward to the outdoor dining experience. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing--I was mostly ignored at first, then felt rushed to order once I finally got attention. The chicken wrap was quite bland, and no one checked on me during the meal. About halfway through eating, I was asked if I needed a box, which felt premature given the lack of service beforehand. Overall, I'm not sure I'll return. read more

The Rail Stop Restaurant - Beautiful but bland - New American Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

Best prepared meals for miles! Best steak! Best crème brûlée & duck rolls with perfect hoisin source & pink cabbage! Great staff and chefs. Always the best read more

The food was absolutely delicious -- fresh ingredients, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. read more

We went here on 8/22 for dinner. Family of 4. Service was super amazing and our lady server was very nice, kind and helpful. We ordered the mussels in white sauce for an appetizer. Delicious! Especially with their bread oh my goodness!! We then ordered our meals. I had the scallops and asked to switch the potato cake to the roasted potatoes. Scallops were amazing! Other 3 family members got the crab cakes (daily special), the big steak and the little one got as a meal the chicken and noodles with peanut sauce from the appetizer menu. Only thing is I don't think this is a kid restaurant, a little too quiet and maybe dark but that's ok because there's plenty of kid friendly options out there. This is more like a date or quiet kind of place :) Everything was wonderful! read more

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Update from my review of June 2023 -- can attest the crab cakes are STILL as amazing and STILL packed with actual jumbo back-fin lump. This is the only place my husband will "let" me order crab cakes anymore b/c he's grown weary of me inquiring about whether or not the crab cakes are actual jumbo lump, being assured they are & then sending them back when they are not. These will NEVER be sent back!!! read more

Excellent food and service. Lemon Drip Martini was perfection. Only concern was the price of the Summer Roll appetizer. $14 for one roll? I would recommend to friends. read more

Good food, good variety on menu, good service. Heads up, though, I docked review one star because I made reservation online, and they didn't have a record of it. When we showed them the reservation on our phone, the young woman maitre d' found us a table, but was frustrated and annoyed with *us* for insisting we had a reservation. Aside from her unwelcoming attitude, it was a nice lunch, but nothing to write home about. read more

This is becoming a new favorite. Great service and their food is delicious. We had Megan as our server last time and she was fantastic!

Outstanding food and service. Had dinner on Friday evening around 6, seated promptly. Seating was cozy but not right on top of each other, with a comfortable noise level for casual dinner conversation. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Food was excellent....I had the Durock grilled pork chop which was massive and cooked to perfection, then covered with a delicious pineapple mango salsa and served over a bed of coconut basmati rice. My wife had the veal Milanese which was also a massive portion (two large pieces of veal) and cooked perfectly. Would highly recommend. read more

We came here on a Saturday afternoon early for dinner (around 530) after spending the day hiking in the George Washington Forest. They were super accommodating, seating us in the patio since we had our dog with us, even though they didn't really have the servers to manage it and the patio was otherwise closed. We otherwise had no problem being seated. Our server was very friendly and attentive considering the warning we had perceived being given when we were sat outside. Our food came out quickly. We both ordered the specials. Boyfriend had tuna and was really quite pleased with his choice. He said it was cooked perfectly and tasted great. I had sausage and chicken pasta which was delicious. I was so bummed to get home to realize we had left the leftovers on the table. The bread they serve with dinner entrees was amazing - we finished two baskets! My only discouragement was the price. With tip, we paid $90 for our two meals and one soda - no alcohol, dessert, or appetizers. Portions were appropriate for us - not too big or too small. Didn't go inside but to use the restroom so not sure about the vibe inside, but the patio was really nice and spacious. read more

The Rail Stop Restaurant - Sausage and chicken pasta special - New American Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

Nice location in The Plains. Amble searing, indoor and out, yet cozy. Sunday brunch was tasty and wasn't overpriced. The waitstaff was stretched thin but service was good and staff were friendly. Give it a try! read more

Great restaurant always love coming here. Food is great and service is great! The location is awesome wright best to train tacks

I have been dining here for almost 20 years, it is always consistently delicious and the service is great!

Came for Mothers day brunch. I had the salmon eggs Benedict and my mom had the ham Benedict, both loved it. My husband had a wrap and my father and father in law had the Irish breakfast. We all liked our dishes. Overall a cute restaurant with a variety of options on the brunch menu. My kids tried the pizza and liked it!! Attentive waiter and nice host!!! We will return soon. read more

The Rail Stop Restaurant - Lemon pound cake dessert - New American Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

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Ended up here on the fly....OMG! Awesome food! Great Service! and the entire staff was so pleasant and accommodating. Not at all what we were expecting, but could not believe the refinement of this establishment. The food again....well worth driving 15 mikes out if the way to dine here....Fantastic!!!! read more

Nice menu. Good ambience. Location in a small common nice to visit village. Pleasant outdoor dining appropriate weather.

My 3 friends and I went here for prom. The service was PHENOMENAL, the food was incredible. All of the staff were SO friendly and were just absolutely amazing. I would come back here so many times. Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much. read more

The Rail Stop Restaurant - Ravioli (amazing) - New American Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

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Been here a few times the food is ALWAYS amazing. I love the steak frites with the Bernaise sauce. Always cooked to perfection. Tried the clam chowder this time too it was sooo good. We came right when they opened for dinner and the place filled up really quickly. We were there for our 9 year anniversary which I put in the notes on the reservation and they brought us out a candle in our dessert which was nice. Only issue was that I ordered a glass of wine and it never came, when we got the check I politely asked the waitress if she could remove the charge for the wine since we never got it. She said oh sure I'll take care of that I'm sorry. No big deal, I'll just have to come back again to try the wine! read more

Sunday morning breakfast was delicious. Eggs, sausage, potatoes, Benedict and blueberry pancakes. Everything tasted great, was well cooked and well seasoned. We ate outside and it was nice to get some fresh air. Service and ambiance was good. We will definitely come back for breakfast again. Recommended! read more

August 22,2020-Enjoying the patio at our favorite place! We ordered the Halibut (special) and the Pan Roasted Chicken Breast (which is one of our regular menu favorites!) Exceptional as always!! read more

The Rail Stop Restaurant - Pan Seared Halibut - New American Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

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The mussels were great, Greek salad one of the best I have ever had. Veal dish very delicious.

Food and service were excellent. Intimate setting was nice for a relaxed dinner. Warm calamari salad was a treat.

We stopped here on our way home from Washington DC. We didn't have a reservation but the owner was amazing. The food...OMG! I ate every bit of it. The service was great, the place felt like home and if we ever make it out that way again, it's on my must go to's! I'm big on mom and pop places and this one does not disappoint. read more

We were on a road trip to the Shenandoah park and stopped here for a brunch on the way. I got the eggs benedict, which was really good. My husband got a cheese and tomato pizza with prosciutto. We'd definitely return if life brings us back through The Plains. read more

The Rail Stop Restaurant - Eggs Benedict and Custom Artisan Pizza for brunch - New American Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

They were so nice to get us a table without a reservation, The service was great and the Food was really good too! We both got specials, a glass of wine and dessert! Highly recommend dining here! read more

What an amazing little spot! My sister and I get the salmon every time we come here and it never disappoints. Definitely worth checking out!

Midweek and a friend was "working from home" out West off Interstate 66. He suggested we try The Rail Stop for lunch. So, I headed West on Interstate 66 just before 10:00AM because the restaurant opens at 11:00AM. The true indication that the restaurant is open, is when the owner Tom Kee, hangs the chalk board on the porch. Once inside, the phone seemed to ring constantly with people calling to make reservations. We were the first customers and had a nice lunch of "soup and sandwich". The soup was tomato and sandwich was cheese, but, raclette cheese which is extra gooey. All and all, a nice experience. So, why did I give it four stars? The restaurant was not yet warm when we arrived. This did improve after other guests arrived. In summary, I/we plan to return. read more

Last week, I finally got to try The Rail Stop Restaurant. It was worth the wait - delicious, great service, very cute.

I would absolutely recommend this location for brunch. My wife and I came into this establishment to enjoy a nice brunch on a Sunday morning. We were on our way back from front Royal when we decided to stop here. I love this cute little town and really enjoy going to all of it's neat restaurants. This was no exception. I would absolutely recommend the bloody Mary and anything you order on the menu will be superb. The food and price points are about what you would expect for this area and the wait staff was definitely attentive. I really enjoyed the eggs Benedict here I'm not exactly sure what they did differently but it was different from other places I've been to. The pancake was also excellent. Overall I would definitely return. read more

The Railstop is consistently wonderful. It has a delightful atmosphere, a casual decor, and totally delicious menu. Did I mention how lovely the menu itself is? I can't recommend this restaurant more highly. read more

Anticipating a good lunch on a Saturday afternoon with friends at a well renowned restaurant . Three of us chose the crab cake sandwich priced at $18.50 on the menu. The bill came the price was $20. We questioned the waiter and he said they had a price increase... and they were reprinting the menu. REALLY? Shouldn't he have made this known when we ordered? What to do?? He only got a 15 percent tip! read more

The service is amazing and the new specials are delicious, definitely worth a visit!!!! We will be back soon for sure!

We stopped in for a Saturday lunch. The reviews were encouraging. However the service was eh. The waiter did not bother to ask us for drinks or tell us the specials. When I asked about the soup his mom reply was I am not sure it's chicken something. The wife and I each ordered the club sandwich with fries. Her club was toasted. Not mine. Hers had mayo upon the entire top bread. Not mine. The plate had 13 small French Fries. Yes a whole bakers dozen. Not a good experience nor a good value. read more

The Rail Stop Restaurant - Menu - New American Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

The service And food Always consistently great. Love the outdoor patio My fish and shrimp cooked to perfection read more

Friendly service. Great outdoor seating. Really good food. Wife had chicken quesadilla and I had spinach salad with chicken. Both are excellent. Almost minus one star for not having normal iced tea (many people dont like fruity teas like mango). Best grub in The Plains. read more

Very good meal on a drop in supper without reservations. Highly impressed by the scallops and prawns. Service was great, and decor was very interesting to see. Great wine list too. read more

The Rail Stop Restaurant - Scallops and shrimp with wheat berries and grilled bok choy. - New American Near Me - The Plains, Virginia

Did not have a great dining experience here. It was somewhat run down when we walked inside. The waiter was attentive, but didn't know much about the food. Our meal took forever to come out and when it did, it was disappointing looking. The salmon was fine, but the sauce on top was distasteful and both meals needed salt (especially the chips). Our table was sticky too - will not be returning. For a quality meal and experience, go across the street to the Front Porch instead! read more

Don't bother trying to pop in for a drink or have a few cocktails with friends, unless you have a reservation a month in advance they won't accommodate you. As a local I've tried to be seated and they are flat out rude. I'm ok with being told they are full, the the attitude that come with it is astonishing. Stay away and don't support people that are rude. read more

Ordered Prime Strip steak rare/med rare and it came back charred and dead... not eye appealing at all and was cooked just shy of well done. Waitress asked & I said ok.. if something is ok, you need to ask more !! No one ever came by to refill wife's iced tea and didn't send steak back because I'm not making the rest of my party wait on me....Hell, just pay attention and cook it correctly the 1st time. You definitely were not busy, only 4 parties... which baffles me on the lack of service and the steak killed !! Then the waitress (Diane) said she'd take care of us "next time" and we said there won't be a next time !! That's when she should have stepped up and taken care of us right then and there.... Not this next time crap !! You ruined our anniversary meal in December of 2021 and decided to give it another try....boy was I wrong !! read more