It's a nice hole in the wall gem in Fredericksburg... it's located in the corner of two streets among single homes. It makes you feel like you are at a locally owned artist's studio that also serves food and has a bar everyone looks forward to seeing their friends. The staff and servers are extremely friendly and helpful and the place seems quite busy with regulars who love gathering together. Almost makes you want to be a local... The food is well cooked and served hot. I wished I could have tried a lot more of the menu... but it was a quick stop on the way home from a beach vacation. For such a small restaurant... there are a lot of seats and looks to be able to even host a large party of 15-20 on a long bench. The Gus burger was hearty, beef patty was thick and delicious... the fries are interesting... like a hybrid between a fry and potato chip. The onion rings are large and seem to have a funnel cake coating! Crispy and well fried. The French toast is thick and fluffy and the bread density is amazing! My daughter also enjoyed the bagel and cream cheese... The BLT is filled with beautiful pieces of ham and turkey... it's so hearty! If you live in the area or are driving through... make your way here! read more

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This is a true definition of a hole in a wall. Very clever decor and cozy spot. Service was great even though they were under staffed during a lunch hour. Ordered the Reuben based on the feedback from the waitress. Best Reuben I have had in a long time. Meat was tender and and flavorful. I would order that anytime I go back. Onion rings is what brings my review down. Heavy batter and a very slim onion. Onion needs to be thicker and juicier. read more

The Sunken Well Tavern - Reuben Sandwich - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Everything was great, the food, the service, the waitstaff, the restaurant itself. Really like the ever changing painting on display from the local artist. Take all my friends and family there when traveling through the area. read more

Our group of six stopped by The Sunken Well Tavern around 10:30 on a Saturday for brunch while in town for a wedding. We were seated right away on their patio, which was very cozy with heaters and fire pits. The menu sounded great and they had a lot of featured brunch items that were a little fancier. I went with the sausage, egg, and cheese on English muffin with a side of cheesy grits. Our food came out pretty quickly, but one of the sandwiches was wrong, which they fixed right away. The sandwich was basic but tasty, and adding hot sauce made it even better. I loved the cheesy grits - they were more coarse than other grits I've had but I still really liked them. I had a few bites of Nate's sandwich, the New Jersey sunrise (Taylor ham, home fries, two fried eggs and American cheese), which was very hearty and tasty. Service was decent, they were pretty busy so we did have to ask for a few things, but we had a nice time. I'm putting this spot on my list of places to revisit when we're back in the area. read more

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We found some street parking and were sat pretty quickly for our party of 4. Friendly service, and already somewhat busy on a Sunday morning around 10. There is a friendly stray cat that comes around and it's pet friendly outside. It was nice and quiet and a nice day to sit outside. I ordered a cup of coffee and the tater tot bowl. The tater tot bowl was good and had chunks of sliced Chorizo. I did wish it had more Chorizo and I think the ground Chorizo might be better with the dish but overall good. My friends enjoyed their meal as well and they do also have cocktails. read more

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Amazing experience every time! It's usually busy on the weekends, but totally worth the wait. We're always greeted warmly and made to feel welcome. The atmosphere is cozy, with beautiful paintings on the walls -- and they're even for sale! This place has the best crawfish étouffée I've ever had. If you've never tried it, give it a shot -- you won't regret it. Steve, the owner, is awesome. When he's not back in the kitchen cooking, he comes out to greet us, which really adds a personal touch. Overall, just an amazing experience. I always recommend this place to friends and family! read more

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Everyone enjoyed their dishes, which is rare when I have BOTH of my parents with me! Service was good. It wasn't crowded the mid-week evening we went. Food came relatively quickly. It's a small space with interesting artwork- some for sale, I believe. read more

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My buddy and I stopped in for a quick bite while passing through. The place has that rustic and historic vibe with art work from local artists adorning the walls. Josh was the server who helped us and he was very attentive and helpful. A pretty cool dude in fact. I had the classic burger, but found it to be mediocre. The patty itself didn't really fit the bun and the flavor was average. My buddy had the roast beef with horseradish and the onion rings. The roast beef was balled up like the burger and there was little to no horseradish. The onion rings were good, but not excellent. Flavor was average as well for both. For drinks, atmosphere, and maybe a quick bite, it may be worth a try for those who are curious, or passing through. read more

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Met my daughter for dinner. While she was hung up in traffic the waitress was so friendly, and helpful in recommending & letting me try a couple of their specials on tap. We had a great selection of apps & sandwiches were great!! read more

The Sunken Well Tavern - Fence background- great outdoor seating with umbrellas! - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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The place has the vibe of a well loved college town pub. I imagine after several drinks, it would be the place to be. But for lunch on a random Thursday, it was just okay. The Reuben was lacking dressing and the burger was exceptionally greasy. A kid had the tenders which might have been deep fried twice. I did like the fries. They're more homemade chips than fries but they were good in moderation. I'm glad we went (I especially loved the wallpaper) but I'm not sure I'll be in a hurry to go back. read more

Sunken Well knows how to do a good hangover brunch complete with hearty biscuits and gravy and the cheesiest potatoes. They have a nice patio to enjoy some sunshine which usually includes a visit from Archie the neighborhood cat (who loves a good snack if you're willing to share just one bite). There can be longer wait times on the weekends which means orders can take a bit long but the food is always worth it. Three words: Get. The. Pancake. Your belly will thank you for it! read more

The Sunken Well Tavern - Blueberry pancake - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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We've been to the sunken well tavern for dinner service but wanted to try their brunch today. Of course it's a Sunday in downtown so they were busy! We were seated right away at the bar area and promptly greeted with menus. I was really excited when I received the brunch specials for the day. They had so many yummy options! Pictured: Country Fried Steak Western Omelette Both were very tasty and served with large portions. The country fried steak had an amazing flavor, the cheesy potatoes were delicious, and my eggs were cooked to perfection. Next time we go I want to try the stuffed poblano. I witnessed many come out of the kitchen and it looked like a masterpiece. read more

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The Sunken Well Tavern is my favorite brunch restaurant in Fredericksburg! I reserved tables for a birthday party and it was the easiest process. Other local restaurants over complicated the process but not "my spot" LOL. We had adults and several children in our party. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

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Wonderful hidden gem. Great vibes, art work on walls, and amazing and accommodating service. The food was great. Homemade onion rings, the chimichurri sauce on the picanha steak and the other specials were all excellent. Will plan to add this to the rotation when at the soccer complex nearby. A great find! read more

We saw this place on a tour & decided to check it out. We were not disappointed. Made it there for brunch, which my hubby was thrilled about. He ended up with the shrimp & grits. (It's a favorite of his & he rates restaurants this way) and I just went for a burger. Burger was great & was cooked exactly like I wanted. The fries were almost sliced to be thin but were very nice. Almost a fry/chip consistency. Hubby loved the shrimp & grits. He got 7 shrimp (most places give 6 or less) and said he felt like the sausage must have been locally sourced. Course grits & nice sauce made it for him. Only issue was it's very small & seems to be a local favorite. Go in off hours for the best experience read more

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Good good and good service. Best corned beef in the Burg! Highly recommended! Fries are homemade and good too

What a hidden gem. The food is amazing!! Staff is extremely nice. I can't wait to go back. read more

I love it here. Plenty of space, quality food, and excellent service. Their brunch menu is my favorite part. I have been here 5 or 6 times and walk away happy every time. Their menu rotates a little so it's fun to see what's new. They also hang up art from local artists making it fun to see what's new. Mozzarella sticks, any of the eggs Benedict dishes, and the lamb chop curry are great choices! read more

Charming bar with seasonal offerings. Service was a bit slow as the place was packed, but the service performed efficiently and did their best to ensure everyone was seated and taken care of. Special drink of the day included the prickly pear margaritas which was refreshing and tasty. The peach and blackberry crepes were a special treat with strawberries and whipped cream! read more

The Sunken Well Tavern - Prickly pear margaritas - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Got a chicken wrap it was very good, lady was very nice got us everything we need. Over all really good nice place. ;-) read more

The Sunken Well Tavern - Chicken wrap - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fast service and very good food! Cozy little place that felt like home but with better food! We ordered the chocolate chip pancake and they did the cutest whipped cream smiley face. The pancake was HUGE and so fluffy! We also got the Jersey Benedict and the bagel breakfast sandwich with a side of cheese potatoes and sausage gravy. The eggs were all perfectly cooked and the sausage gravy was rich, creamy and flavorful! read more

The Sunken Well Tavern - Chocolate chip pancake with whipped cream smiley face! - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fun neighborhood restaurant and social location. Food was good and wonderful service.

the best Reuben sandwich I've ever had, thick cut pastrami that melts in your mouth brisket style. And the special sauce makes it a perfect reuben. 10/10! read more

Went here for Saturday morning bruncj Excellent meal. Will most definitely come back. Love there sausage gravy read more

This place is a gem and I don't want to advertise it because I don't want to ruin it for the locals. However, full bar, low key, kind of divey in a good way. Absolutely the best sandwiches and breakfast on the earth. read more

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On Sunday after Christmas in a college town two families drove in different directions to meet at Sunken Well Tavern. They handled our reservation for 9 with all the professionalism of a large restaurant. Accommodating and very personable. The dining room was already slammed and the kitchen produced great pancakes, gravy & biscuits, fried chicken and an assortment of other selections. Highly recommend!! read more

Sunken Tavern has the best brunch on Sundays and the best burgers on any other day of the week or weekend. My favorite is their home made corn beef hash which no other restaurant can touch bc they use precooked while Sunken Well Tavern makes there fresh. Don't take my word, I highly recommend trying it. You won't be disappointed. read more

We always enjoy The Sunken Well, truly a local neighborhood place that is well loved. The service is spot on - friendly but not hovering- and the food is well prepared and fresh. Recently a friend and I went for a Sunday meal and a live blue grass band was playing to an appreciative audience, giving a friendly glow. This is the rare place I can get pork roll, a Jersey specialty, esp on a roll with an egg and cheese! read more

Very local feeling experience, All the staff were very friendly, Onion rings were extremely good, Beautiful interior.

Brenden our server made us feel welcome here! We really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. We were here on trivia night and even though we didn't play-it was fun to see the other people there to play! read more

The Sunken Well Tavern - Cute old style bar! - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

They make massive club sandwiches! Their turkey I think they roast in house. I split the club with my son it's so big and good. Fries are good too. Good draft beer selection tops it of. Good spot! read more

Smoked Salmon and Crispy Sprout Salad. TO DIE FOR!! sooooo delicious. Flavor bomb in your mouth. Followed my server's recommendation and swapped the dressing for their sesame. I will be craving this indefinitely. read more

The Sunken Well Tavern - Smoked Salmon and Crispy Sprout Salad - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Yes! Amongst my favorite places to grab breakfast. They also are also opened for lunch and dinner. But this is a charming little spot in downtown Fredericksburg to grab some delicious breakfast/brunch. I have only gone once and I am just dreaming about visiting them again. I just ordered a Western omelette and I was happy with my choice. Very casual atmosphere. It has a full bar and a lot of coffee. Check out their daily specials. And be sure to check out the live music on Sunday evenings. 5 stars :) read more

Darby our server was amazing, ask for her and you will have a great experience. Once walking in we were sat immediately. So, from jumpstreet the service was on point. This place blew us away from the ambiance to the flavors. A must visit for foodies and how do not get crab cakes so close to the coast? The salmon bagel had all the perfect ingredients and exploded with flavor, but you will be full. Sometimes, taverns are the best spots. read more

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We used to dine here very regularly, until several years ago and we didn't stop because of anything they did (or didn't do) here, it was simply due to newer places opening in the area and time being limited, so recently when I had the chance to visit once again for lunch, I went! Josh is still there... been seeing this guy for over 10 years here and at another joint that used to be in downtown F-burg. The menu is still excellent, loaded with in-house made deli meats on their amazing sandwiches. Amazing selections of entrées, side, etc. I opted for their Ruben with a side of onion rings and those amazing onion rings are just like I remember - tasty! The sandwich was really good, the corned beef was thick cut and flavorful too. Service is always good here! Would definitely recommend and will definitely return!! read more

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Came here after looking for a fun spot to grab dinner. Loved that there was live music playing and although Mother's Day, it wasn't overly packed. We decided to sit on the patio since it was so nice out. Ambiance was great. Cool breeze and loved the visits from the neighborhood cats. They were out of a few menu items but still had tons to choose from. The jalapeño poppers were hot and fresh. I got a classic burger and my friend got the bbq burger. Everything was really good. We would come back for sure! read more

First time eating here and was not overly impressed. The inside was small and VERY loud with a small bar with seating as well that was completely filled. We were seated immediately upon arrival and had some nice spicy bloody marys and ordered classic eggs bennie and the grilled octobus and shrimp tostadas - both were quite good. The problem is our server forgot about our order and didn't enter it - so we sat there forever while people who arrived after us were already served their food. She did comp our drinks. Interior could use some sprucing up. We've had better experiences at other restaurants downtown in more comfortable settings so this will not be a first choice. read more

The ambience of this restaurant was great. It was what really felt like a local pub. The people were great and the service was even better. I opted to get the bacon cheeseburger and it came out burnt the fries might as well be called chips because they were so hard they were crunchy. It felt like they were refried several times. This would be a great place to have a couple of drinks, but I don't necessarily think I'll go back for the food. read more

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I saw some really good reviews so decided to check this place out. It's in a residential area which kind of felt weird - they have both indoors and outdoors seating but it was hot so we wanted indoors - that was a 30 min wait. We finally got seated. My mimosa came to me all warm so after 1 I decided to not have anymore. They had wayyyyy too many flies for us to ignore. I ordered Memphis chicken - it was delish!! The cheesy potatoes that came with it though had sausage and the menu didn't mention that. I don't eat sausage. Husband ordered Country pork chops - too dry and hard. Don't think we will be going back. read more

The Sunken Well Tavern - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Decided to try for lunch after all the good reviews. Sad to say, I won't be back. Don't know if it was an off day in the kitchen or it's just not a place for a sandwich. I had the roast beef on white ......the beef was extremely dry and fatty; the bread was so stale it fell apart when I tried to pick it up to eat...and then when I took a bite it was so dry. The fries were cold and more like a chip. The waitress was attentive but not very friendly. I liked the atmosphere but won't go back after spending $21 on a not so good sandwich and a soda. read more