Great local place ! Service great! food standard fare ! Lot of atmosphere ! Biscuit was horrible !…read moreI just think it's ok to serve food that you know is bad ! Also I love the banging of dishes as I enjoy my meal ! $1.25 for an old premade biscuit ! Just ruined my meal !

Service very friendly, fun ambiance with tea cup chandeliers, various nick knacks- decour …read more. 2nd visit here coincidentally

Wrights is wild. It's a staple of Staunton, and everyone knows about it. It feels like a portal in…read moretime, and that's rad. Diner vibes, but not put on, with memorabilia on display from their long tenure here. You order from a land line phone at your table, or even from your car, and kids meals come in unique boxes to make the little ones happy. None of the food they serve is particularly amazing, but none of it is bad either. It's solid and will fill you up. But the star of the show are the prices. I live in Richmond, and you can't get lunch anywhere for under $15/person. Here, that $15 will cover two meals easily. And it really is a good place for the whole family.

1950's type place restaurant/diner. A modern retro jukebox plays constant 1950's rock and roll…read more Ate there once in 1984, over forty years ago. Much of the 1950's decor has not changed. This place started around 1952. The order was given from a touch tone phone at the table to the front counter. We thought tnat some of the younger customers would not know how to use a dial telephone. Drive through service is also available, as it has been since the 1950's. Ordered a burger basket (burger and fries) $8., a chicken tender basket (five chicken tenders with fries) $11.50, onion rings, chocolate malted milkshake, chocolate ice cream dish, We got the food in about fifteen minutes brought to our table. Very reasonable. The 2 oz burger that I received was worst of all the items that I had. It was tasteless and reminded me of a smalll burger at Burger King. 1.5 stars. do not recommend it. We hope that the recipe for the burger would be improved. The crinkle cut French fries were average 3 to 3.5 stars and not plentiful. Could have used more. The onion rings were one of the two great items that we had. They were very good in every way. 4 plus stars. My mallted milk shake was good and the price was reasonable. It was appropriate for a 1950's restaurant. 4 stars. The chicken tenders were large had good taste. 4 stars. Rolls came with the chicken tenders. They were soft and had good taste. 4 stars. The chocolate ice cream, along with the onion rings was the standout best item that we had. 5 stars for the chocolate ice cream. It was creamy with a deep chocolate flavor and the ingredients in it were quality ingredients. Loved it. We enjoyed the good music with the meal. Everyone who worked there was very nice to us, including the manager. We will love to dine there again and hope that it can be soon. Thank you for the nice 1950's style food.

We stopped here after a local overnight trip because it's conveniently located. They have a big…read morepastry pie selection. I got a cinnamon roll bigger than my hand to go when we checked out after breakfast. We were promptly greeted upon entry and sat in a booth. My husband covered cream chipped beef because that's not something we usually see on menus near us. I got biscuits and sausage gravy. The portions were HUGE. We could have done with a half serving of that was an option or shared. My husband thought his chipped beef was a little floury but my gravy was good. I did have to add some salt and pepper to my eggs which I guess I can understand that maybe people don't want them pre salted in case they are on a restricted diet. Pricing was reasonable for the portion size. $35 for 2 people with my to go pastry before tip. The restaurant has a bit of an old timer feel. It's been in business since 1947 which is pretty cool. They also have signs about closed areas for groups and they accept buses. If I'm in the area again, I think I'll try an eclair. My cinnamon roll was super moist which I was honestly pleasantly surprised by since it was a to go pastry. They also have a fridge with glass door that showed other to go options like the chopped beef and cinnamon apples.

Very friendly staff and exceptional value with fast service 3.5 stars. We were greeted, seated, and…read moreserved promptly. I got their daily breakfast special, 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 pancakes for $7 and my wife got an omelette with a biscuit, side of bacon and home fries. Nothing stood out, but at the same time nothing was bad. The omelette was a little oily but that's about it.

Food was fantastic. Plates are small but well worth it. Eclectic drinks. Definitely worth your…read moretime.

Absolute GEM! Ignore other comments about plate size and just go for the flavors, it's well worth…read moreit. Plates are small, more like tapas size. Adored our servers! This place is so cool in our area because it's the relaxed feel of the Valley, but upscale and complex flavors and dishes. Very unique in our area, and so appreciated! Get the pimiento cheese, the crackers are homemade and so unique, it's also the biggest small plate, great starter. Fried chicken was brined so well, and cooked perfectly with great crust. Tuna tartare was great, hot and cold, with caviar, great bites. We got a pasta with a gochujang sauce that was crazy amazing, perfectly balanced! Finished with a burger and the wagyu, both incredible! Umami in the burger, just a classic, and the pickled ramps made the steak dish perfect!

We had a really good experience at The Mill Street Grill. We ordered the prime rib, steamed…read moremussels, 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.

We've been to this restaurant before as we were traveling. It was early, so they were not super…read morebusy 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

I went with with a group Of Ethel's for lunch. I was…read moredelighted to see a stuffed baked acorn squash on the menu. It was delicious. Other menu items were a panini and an Amish pot pie. Everyone seemed happy with their food. You order and pay at the register. We talked with the chef afterward and he was willing to accommodate me as I avoid gluten,but said he would fix us whatever we wanted next time we come back. Where else does a chef say that? The owner told me they also have a patio if we want to sit outside. Very happy to go back anytime. Sorry I was so hungry and excited about my food I forgot to take a picture.

Friendly service, good coffee, gluten free bars and snacks. Deli, cheese, a broad range of food…read morechoices. This turned out to be one of the better stops on our road trip.

The location is fabulous. It's inside an old train depot (which happens to also currently have the…read moreAmtrak depot in it). The wood floors and old wooden benches are so beautiful. The service was EXCELLENT. I swear, our drinks from the bar were at the table before we even ordered them, and they were delicious! The food was pretty good. The kids got penne pasta with marina. It tasted like canned marinara, so I wasn't a fan, but they tore into it! I got the veggie pasta and Brussels sprouts. The sprouts were delicious. The veggie pasta was pretty good, though it could have used an olive oil drizzle. My husband had the bison Burger and liked it. We also got dessert. The peanut butter pie was sooo sweet. The cheesecake was a good cheesecake. I would eat there again.

Literally stumbled upon this restaurant at the tail end of a train riding road-trip…read more 2 Chessies outside...the restaurant is in an old freight station and beautiful inside. To the left is a large seating area that I didn't know was there until I went to the restroom. The bar is stunning. We were served by Jennifer. We shared artichoke dip; hubby had the lump crab cake sandwich with a side of coleslaw which he demolished, and I had the Toosday salad--delicious and a huge portion, with fresh pieces of apple, pecan, feta cheese and well prepared grill chicken. Had both the poppyseed and raspberry vinaigrette dressings which complimented the salad. Leftovers for me and no dessert. Great train area as well for train buffs.

Byers Street Bistro is a cozy wood-paneled restaurant with lots of pleasant staff and tasty food. I…read morestopped by there in the midafternoon before the dinner menu was ready. I had The Godfather 10" gourmet pizza. This pie had a tasty tomato sauce base on a worthy crust, topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, grilled chicken, mushrooms, and tomato pieces. I was pleasantly surprised how the chicken became a part of the toppings flavor profile. I enjoyed the balance of supportive crust, tomatoes and mozzarella with a satisfying meat combination in the cheese. I like the warm atmosphere, friendly staff and good food.

Stopped in for dinner on our way home from HHI, and it was an excellent choice! The space is super…read morecool, the menu is just the right size and the staff are super friendly. The street itself is darling and the patio is perfect. There was a live band playing at Cider from Mars that carried over while we ate. We ordered: The Happy Hippy Pizza Mel's Croissant The Classic Club Street Corn Fritters Kale Caesar Salad Fried Green Tomatoes Crab Dip Everything was awesome!

Went for dinner with a friend, our reserved table wasn't quite ready and we sat at the bar and were…read morelargely ignored for 5-7 minutes. Finally, our drinks were taken by the bar tender and before we could get them we were seated. The drinks were never put in or she just flat ignored us. (We both saw her write the order down.) Our server finally had to re order them, we had now been there 22 minutes with no cocktails. Absurd. Anyway, our server Jerrod was great but everything else was subpar. I've made better scallops in my sleep and the presentation was an absolute train wreck, looked like it had been thrown on the floor and then scooped back up. The charcuterie plate was decent and the locally sourced cheeses were great, especially that Brie. But this place is overrated, at best. I can't recommend it for the price. Pretentious, overpriced and quite boring, not to mention unprofessional.

I planned an afternoon and overnight stop in historic Staunton, Virginia on my way to vacation in…read morePA. There are so many options in this lovely town but I made a reservation at Zynodoa because I have been on a farm-to-table kick lately. The servers and hosts were all lovely, interacting with both the guests and each other professionally and amicably. My server Sarah gave me as much attention as anyone else, even though I was the only person dining alone. I ordered the tomato and burrata appetizer. I am not a big raw tomato eater but I knew if these were truly farm-to-table, they would taste good, and they did. The flavor felt like a combination of sunshine and a warm hug! The cheese tasted like a sweet kiss. The portion was substantial, and there was balsamic reduction and a generous amount of coarse pesto. I ate the whole thing! For the main course I ordered the flat iron steak. Because I was traveling and didn't want leftovers, I asked the server for a smaller portion than listed, but either I wasn't clear or it wasn't an option--It's okay, though. I ordered the steak medium rare but it was a shade above rare; again, okay. Sides were good but I added salt. The meal was a bit pricey but probably fair given that it was sourced locally. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the chef is heavy handed on the sauces, which may not be everyone's cup of tea. Oh, I ordered the pinot noir and it was good, smooth, balanced. Overall impression of Zynodoa was it felt like visiting the home of a friend with a garden who loves to cook and share with her friends. The portions were generous and the seasoning was substantial. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Staunton.

In my continuing efforts to get a hot dog in each county in Virginia, I pulled into Armstrong's for…read moredinner on a Thursday in Augusta County, Virginia. The parking lot is sizeable and there is a rear entrance to the restaurant from the parking area in the back. I walked around and entered through the front and found a very busy restaurant. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to wait to be seated but after a minute of standing awkwardly at the door I took a seat at one of the little half booths that they have available. The restaurant is a good size with a bar and a private room on the side. It took quite a while for one of the two servers working to get to me. Best I can tell is that one of the servers was relatively new so there was lots of instruction going on in addition to serving a restaurant full of people. It was spaghetti night and Armstrong's spaghetti is, apparently, popular! I ordered a hot dog with chili, slaw and mustard. Server came back a few minutes later and said they were out of chili. And did I just want onions and mustard.... So, I corrected her to slaw and mustard and out the hot dog came. Just a hot dog on a plate. The menu said that the hot dog came with chips. I reminded my server of that. She took the plate back and returned with a hot dog and what looked like the crumbs from the bottom of a wavy Lays bag. I had asked for ranch to dip the chips in but very few of these were dippable. The hot dog wasn't great. The slaw here was SUPER sweet and without the chili flavor to balance it, it was overwhelmingly sweet. Overall, just not a great experience. I can empathize with two servers working a busy restaurant but I still was left wanting more.

Old school greasy spoon. The food is acceptable, but stay within their core competence. Solid…read moremeatloaf, burgers, and country fried steak. It is not, however, a seafood restaurant so bear that in mind. Nice staff, they have a room for events or meetings, and plenty of parking.