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    Three Blacksmiths

    4.6 (75 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench, New American, Italian
    Closed 6:45 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Sweta P.

    Rarely do I give a place 5 stars. This place gets five stars from the service alone. The chef and his family run this restaurant with love and pride. Their food they are proud of and it shows. They use many local ingredients mixed with high end imported items and wines and are proud of the product they give to clients. And it all shows. This place seats 20. It's romantic cozy and charming. We got a Resy months in advance. Price is reasonable for what you get. Wine pairing is very well priced and approachable .does this man deserve a star. His food service and presentation is better than many 1 star places we have dined at in many cities. We did a reserve wine pairing for my husband's in Sperryville and we will definitely be back. Tucked away in a charming village, it's the place foodie dreams are made of . They accommodated not only our food allergies but thing we didn't eat. (My husband and I don't eat venison due to our dislike of it and they served us a tasty fish- no questions asked). The food was spectacular. Cucumber soup and risotto was so comforting! We left the restaurant knowing we got our moneys worth with this experience. Esp with a hand written birthday card and treat on the way out. It's worth a drive. The food is amazing. The only place I have ever been where I was blown away with the service and hospitality. Keep up the amazing work and creativity. We will be back!

    April 24, 2025 Menu
    Anna L.

    One of the best dining experiences I have had in a very long time! One seating at 7:00 pm for a small intimate group. Each dish is prepared fresh. Definitely a leisurely meal which I truly loved as it gives you the opportunity to enjoy each course before moving on to the next. The owners and staff were professional, friendly and happy to share information about the foods, wine and history of the space. In fact the owners/chef made a point of stopping at each table to chat with guests. We were welcomed in about 6:45 and offered the option of a pre-dinner cocktail. I opted for the old fashioned although I am typically not a bourbon drinker. It was delicious. The seating was elegant and nicely spaced allowing groups the opportunity to enjoy conversation without being distracted by other diners. We enjoyed the meal with the wine pairings, two of us chose the standard while the other two chose the reserve which allowed us to experience all the wines with each of our courses. The pairings were perfect. Sometimes we found the reserve paired better while other times we preferred the standard so either choice is a great option. I am hard pressed to pick a favorite course or pairing as each was just as delicious as the previous. I even enjoyed the raw oyster (I've never been a fan of raw oyster) presented with a kale cake and goat cheese arancini as an amuse bouche. I was probably most blown away by the pairing of the carrot cake with a South African Muscat. I am not a fan of Muscat, but it had lovely caramel notes when enjoyed with the cake. A wonderful experience from start to finish! I can't thank our friends enough for introducing us to Three Blacksmiths and I will definitely visit again if I have the opportunity when returning to VA. Highly recommend for an elevated, leisurely dining experience!

    Outstanding! Truly worth the $$$$! My husband and I have never experienced such a wonderful and welcoming evening as we did at Three Blacksmith. Truly worth stalking their reservation website and expanding your pallet. The journey the owners and staff (who you'll know my name before the evening is over) take you on while explaining the wine pairing the exquisite food is like no other! The journey lasts a quick 3 1/2 hours. It flies by so quickly and leaves you longer for more. Thank you so very much!!

    Surprise item - mushroom gelatin with roe
    Jamie W.

    Intimate atmosphere with warm and friendly hosts. Jake, Sara and team make you feel as if you are a guest in their home. The menu is creative, varied and delicious with an amazing fusion of salty and savory. The wine pairings are thoughtful and elevating. 3 Blacksmiths is on par with the Inn at Little Washington.

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    Jill Yicheng L.

    Everything is perfect! You might loose internet access around the restaurant but the restaurant has wifi to connect. I love their truffle butter and when the kitchen noticed that, they brought some for me to take home :D

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    Colin D.

    Very pricey modern American restaurant with a single seating tasting menu that lives up to the hype and the expectations of the price tag. My wife and I have wanted to come here for years and we're in Sperryville a lot, but this place is not kid friendly (both in that the single-seating meal runs from 7-10p and the setting and expectations aren't set up for kids) and we're always here with our kids. We finally had the chance to go while Grandma was watching the kids and it was a lot of fun. Even then, getting a reservation can be hard to impassible, so plan ahead. The entire meal is a delight. You start sitting down with champagne and a per-dinner cocktail if you want (we got zero-proof Negronis, which were fantastic) while you can look over the spacious room with exposed wood and beams everywhere as well as a view of the kitchen where the small army 4-6 people prepare food for the ~20 diners that are there any given night. For each course, the one of the chefs will come explain the entire course as well as any wine pairings that come with it. While it's standard to do this for tasting menus, it's easy to forget how much it amps up the experience and lets you really pay attention to the food and what's going on. The actual courses definitely lived up to the hype. The appetizer of an oyster, puff pastry and deviled quail egg set the bar high to start with three very different things, but each was impressive. The deviled quail egg is probably the best deviled egg I've ever had and is still in my mind despite being "only" a deviled egg. The bluefin tuna (basically sushi) topped with avocado was the star of the night in my mind. It was just amazing in the way that tuna sashimi is at it's best and paired with just a hint of herbs and avocado nailed it. The soup (basically minestrone) was actually a bit of a letdown--it was both a bit too salty and not particularly inspired set of vegetables. The ravioli and guinea fowl ballotine brought things back up a notch with just phenomenal earthy notes in the raviolis and an all-around great main course of delicate, well-seasoned poultry. The dessert was light with a crunchy meringue over ice-cream-like semifreddo. All together the courses were enough to take me from slightly hungry to well-fed without being overly stuffed, which is always hit-and-miss with tasting menus like this. If the portion sizes are too big, you wind up stuffed before you're done and if they're too small, you leave hungry. The wine pairing was also very good, but my suggestion is to get the reserve wines. It's $35-45 more for the reserve wines depending on the if you get short pours or full pours, but well worth it--especially given how small an amount of money it is compared to the overall meal. My wife and I got one set of short pours of the house wines and one set of short pours of the reserve wines. The house wines were good--arguably very good--but simply disappointing compared to the reserve wines which were phenomenal. I really liked the option to have short pours (2-3 oz) vs. full pours (about 4 oz) because, frankly, drinking effectively a full bottle of wine myself (6 courses * 4 oz) is just more than I can drink in a night without feeling like crap.

    Salmon on focaccia - focaccia was hard/difficult to cut through   @davideatsdc
    David H.

    Stopped in the other week, finally after securing a reservation (back in August hah). Cute, intimate space, overall had an enjoyable meal and the service was wonderful, but the food didn't blow us away, and like others have said, the timing of the courses can run long with periods of waiting. A good meal but for me not worth the amount of planning involved. The meal was 5 courses (dessert included), with a trio of amuse bouche to start and a palate cleanser before dessert, + bread service (which fills you up), and take home cookies. The focaccia is awesome, and we also had some wonderful wines (and the bubbles to start were delicious). They have 3 options for cocktails (one NA) on tap, the bees knees was decent. For the food, I thought it was a little busy - lots of components in each course which were a bit distracting, where I thought they could focus on key ingredients and highlight those instead. It's a small operation - maybe 5 or 6 people. John and Sara were wonderful, but given the number of staff they were running everything which I think slowed down course pacing overall a bit (20-25 minutes between courses). The setting is very nice and cozy so it didn't feel exceptionally slow, but still would prefer to move at a faster speed (I do a lot of these extended tastings with my husband and we really don't have all that much to talk about at this point lol). Everything is served at the same time, so some dishes might not reach you at optimal temp. For this number of courses, the meal ended up just over 3 hours for us and we were more than ready to leave and stretch our legs (and were the first table to leave). Only one seating at 7pm and we wrapped up a little after 10.

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    Lisa P.

    This was the best meal of my life. I am almost 53, a foodie married to a former restaurant owner, so I don't make this statement lightly. You are welcomed as old friends from the moment you walk in through the beautiful entrance. The food was incredible- frankly I expected that given the price. What I didn't expect was how much they went out of their way to accommodate my wheat allergy. I just figured I'd have to skip a few things - the joy upon learning I could enjoy the evening with my friends almost brought me to tears. Each course was superb and perfectly paired with the wine flight. It was such a pleasure talking with staff and watching their culinary magic happen in the open kitchen. Just when I thought it couldn't possibly get any better, they sent us home with cookies. Mine, again, made so I could eat it. Thank you Blacksmiths for an evening we will always remember!

    Seating for up to 20 a night. Warm and beautiful.

    What an amazing experience! The food, the service and the ambiance were perfect for the two of us, one of which was celebrating a birthday. I've had beautiful meals across the globe, including several Michelin star restaurants, they now have a new pinnacle for comparison. Thank you for a lovely meal.

    Mike C.

    We dined here recently and it was a sublime experience. The space is amazing and the ambiance, decor and lighting are all exceptional, warm and inviting. The staff is very pleasant and provided just the right degree of information and attentiveness. There are about seven tables and the night we dined there were approximately 20 people. The meal starts at 7pm and everyone is served simultaneously. Every dish and wine pairing was extraordinary. It's a menu tasting and portions are in accordance with that experience except for the bread service which is plentiful and tasty. The only real drawback we experienced was, because all dishes are prepared simultaneously, it takes some time while they're all on the prep counter, which resulted in the temperatures being lukewarm warm instead of hot. Otherwise, the entire experience was very enjoyable highly recommended.

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    Tam G.

    5 stars for sure, was worth the wait. Service and food is impeccable. Owners came to the table at least a dozen times. Absolutely worth it.

    Homemade bread.  We loved it!
    Glenda F.

    We had a wonderful meal at the Three Blacksmiths. The reservation wait is worth it. Of course Covid made our wait longer. In addition to wonderful food the staff is very friendly and professional. Each course is brought out and details of ingredients and where they are from is provided. If you've requested it, a different wine is paired with each course. Since they only serve 20 people a night, there is no problem with social distancing. And the table is yours for the night.

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    Incredible experience! Top notch! Thank you for the special evening! Definitely a meal and an evening to remember!

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    4.7(23 reviews)
    36.3 mi

    After months of following their drool-worthy posts on social media, I finally had the opportunity…read moreto visit Près des Prés over Valentine's Day, and it did not disappoint! I've seen reviews from others indicating that the portion sizes left them hungry, and I'm not certain how much those few people are used to consuming, but my husband and I were both pleasantly full by the end of five courses (we added the bread and butter as well as a dessert, and I was too full to finish the dessert). Each course was expertly prepared and absolutely delicious; it's clear that they put a significant amount of time, thought, and love into preparing their monthly menus. My husband is a vegetarian (and a picky one at that), and they were more than accommodating and didn't skip a beat in dreaming up dishes that were creative, beautiful, and so tasty that I kept stealing bites from him. I also appreciate that it's very much a family-run establishment and not at all stuffy or pretentious; the atmosphere is lovely, and having the homey touch makes it even more appealing. My only regret was that I was too full to go over to their bar afterward and add on the French onion soup, which looks incredible. We will be back to try more!

    This is an excellent restaurant. We've been once to the dining room for our anniversary, and…read morestopped in another time at the bar. It's intimate, romantic and just lovely. The food is exquisite--we still talk about the scallop offering we had last September. And the drinks and dessert at the bar were perfection. Service each time has been welcoming and professional but easy going. My only complaint is that I don't live closer! If you're in Gordonsville, it's a must to stop in. Enjoy it!

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    45.5 mi
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    What a great place that begins a few feet before you get to the door and the staff have opened it…read morefor you. When dining here, I enjoy the superbly prepared food, a very high level of attention and a cozy, classy and quaint atmosphere. The restaurant is small but the food taste is large. Before I describe my courses, there were many bonus bites, starting with an amuse bouche and then other small and wonderful taste surprises between the courses. Had the small, bite-size food gifts been a full course, I would have been quite content. For example, one plate of small tasty delights had 5 items to enjoy. That little dishes included quail egg, beet, steak tartar, stuffed corn cakes, avocado mousse and corn jam and some creamy pistachio. There was also the delicate and frothy egg yolk with a ginger and carrot salad. I was also given a surprise small portion of delectable soup, which was root vegetable-based with a truffle cream dollop on top. I enjoyed the carrot and rich parsnip flavors in that soup. Of course, there was some fresh warm bread with a yummy, garlicky butter. i had a glass of champagne whcih had a light, clean grassy taste with an nice acidic bitterness. My three courses on the Prix Fixe menu started with the Tagliatelle aux fruits de mer parfumee a la truffle. This seafood pasta dish, with a truffle accent, was a wonderful balance between the earthy flavor and the slightly sweet and perfectly-seared scallops. The next course was a Bourride de fruits de mer. This dish is a seafood stew in a tomato soup. As usual, the flavor combination is so sublime and so interesting on the tongue. The soup arrived with a slice of flavorful garlic bread, perched above the bowl which was holding fresh seafood on the surface. The final course was La bombe au chocolat. This is a rich dark chocolate and raspberry mousse in a deep hot chocolate sauce. Of course, the chef was so kind in sending out another bonus dish with a type of of kouign-amann, a wonderfully tasty lime tart and yummy chocolate truffles in the center. What a spectacular experience!

    Upscale french restaurant with an intimate vibe + great service…read more I came here for valentines day with my fiance, and they had a 3 course pre-fix menu for $135. This menu also included a few in-between bite size dishes as well The food was all solid, but nothing really blew us away. Solid cocktail list as well They forgot to give my fiance her leftovers to bring home, which was upsetting as she had a ton of food she was hoping to bring back

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    Fleurie Restaurant - We opted for the standard wine pairing which was lovely. Out sommelier was delightfully informative.

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    We opted for the standard wine pairing which was lovely. Out sommelier was delightfully informative.

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    Houndstooth Restaurant

    4.9(17 reviews)
    13.1 mi

    Houndstooth is much more than a luxurious restaurant situated in one of the finest and most elegant…read moremanor homes in Virginia, it is also about the owners' support for handpicked produce grown locally and at sustainable farmlands throughout and even beyond Rappahannock County. They even nurture their own bees to produce honey at home for the guests to enjoy. Wines are carefully selected from around the world and Houndstooth's highly trained personal guest services team will always deliver a sumptuous culinary experience for each guest that visits the jewel in Glen Gordon Manor's crown.

    We were staying in Washington, VA and this place was just a short drive away into the even more…read morequieter countryside. Everyone was so personable from the minute we walked into this elegant manor house. Cocktails and conversation were on point. The dinner service just flowed effortlessly like a well thought out symphony -- each dish took us to a higher level of culinary bliss as we were lulled by the expertly paired wines. Owner/Chef Dane stopped by our table at the end of meal and was so delightful to talk with. We had a terrible storm during the dinner service, apparently a tree went across the road nearby and knocked out their internet service preventing them from being able to check us out at the end of the evening. Their response -- don't worry about it all -- we will just give you a ring sometime tomorrow and take care of it; what more could you ask for -- just classy in every way!!!

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    Finally crossed off my bucket list after a year of waiting--and it absolutely lived up to the…read morehype. We had a 3:45 dinner reservation and arrived a few minutes early. After checking in, we were quickly guided upstairs to a cozy, rounded booth--an intimate and perfect spot for two. Our server, Katie, was fantastic--attentive, knowledgeable, and refreshingly honest when helping us choose between dishes. We started with the deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes, paired with the Black Sheep Mule and a watermelon cocktail (wish I remembered the name!). For our mains, we ordered the short rib rigatoni and the steak bulgogi bowl. To finish, we shared the weekly dessert special: an Earl Grey tres leches. Everything was exactly what I hoped for and more. The starters were standout, the entrees were packed with flavor, and the overall aesthetic of the space was just beautiful. We'll definitely be back--next time for brunch!

    This review is long overdue as it was a really great experience! This was a birthday dinner for me…read moreback in January and I reserved the loft area for me and my girls to celebrate. It was also my first time at The Black Sheep but I had always heard wonderful things - all of which turned out to be true. The loft area is beautiful and overlooks the entire restaurant. Also when you reserve the loft, which holds up to 16 people, you order off the regular menu. I loved this as other places I checked into were much more restrictive with a higher minimum spend and fixed menus for groups larger than 8. We had 12 in our group. We started with a bunch of appetizers for the table and cocktails. Appetizers included the bacon tower, fried green tomatoes, hushpuppies, crispy chicken wings, and Mediterranean garlic shrimp. Dinner entreés were jambalaya pasta, the American wagyu burger, pulled short rib rigatoni and branzino almondine. There were zero complaints. We enjoyed EVERYTHING!! The bourbon butter cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert literally took me over the top. My belly was ready to burst :) Our waiter was attentive throughout the entire time and everything we ordered came out perfect. I must go back soon. It is a distance from where I live but there's so many things on the fabulous menu I want to try.

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    The Black Sheep Restaurant - Beautiful settings! Fav color, Cobalt blue!  Everything is just gorgeously done!

    Beautiful settings! Fav color, Cobalt blue! Everything is just gorgeously done!

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