We came across this hidden gym on a trip to the Shenandoah. This place really reflects what…read moreSouthern Hospitality is all about. The service was top notch. The waitress was very friendly and very accommodating with recommendations for dietary restrictions. The fried chicken is an absolute must.. perfectly fried and crispy and good balance of flavors. We tried a few other things that was pretty average like the open faced turkey sandwich and the salmon and mash potatoes. I would also recommend getting the gravy on the side and eating everything with it... not exactly sure what is in it but keep doing your thing Southern Kitchen. Will definitely be coming through again the next time we are in town.

Horrible. Waitress was drunk and food was bad as well…read more Went on Friday Nov 28 for lunch. We like this place as it is local and has ( had) good food and service. We were seated quickly and we noticed our waitress was Slow on getting to the tables for drinks and after about 10 minutes she came by and got our drinks. Upon her getting close and speaking it was very apparent she was very intoxicated and I remarked that it was sad about her condition. As we waited for our food we watched her interactions with other tables and she had problems remembering what table was which. She delivered food to the wrong tables and dropped other food on the floor trying to deliver it. Her fellow waitresses were actually calling her out in the middle of the dining room telling her to get her act together. When she delivered the food the hamburger steak platter was literally a dry hamburger patty that was old and had a thimble of gravy. the mashed potatoes were instant and had been poorly mixed because the powder was still dry in the middle. The glazed carrots were old soggy and brown ( see the picture) . We never got a bill because she just disappeared completely. We went to pay and the cashier was able to look up the order and we spoke to her about the waitress needing some help and her condition and all she would say is " we will try"

Randomly stopped in on our way north from Florida. Great surprise! Excellent food, ample portions,…read moreand very reasonably priced. The brisket was marvelous! And a great staff. I highly recommend Bonnie Blue if your in Virginia. Vin Pascucci

My friend came out to visit and she wanted to stop here for brunch…read more Seating is tight and since it's cold out no one is sitting outside. We were able to get a bar seat overlooking the parking lot. They do have a big round table if you have a few more ppl in your party. Our neighbor had a ginormous stack of plates and let me say he barely left anything on his plate. He had BBQ. We ordered b'fast food. My eggs were cooked to perfection, potatoes were on point and you got a lot of them, bacon was fantastic and it wasn't limp, and the white bread I had toasted was so yummy. My friend ordered the biscuits and gravy and she said it was delicious. Coffee was good and strong. I def want to come back to try the BBQ.

stopped in while visiting shenandoah and wow we loved it! simple and delicious, we started with a…read morecinnamon roll (warmed), and coffee, and tried the sausage biscuits and gravy and the veggie omelet! the biscuit and gravy is a must and don't miss out on the desserts! great prices and great food with a real hometown hub vibe

We were skeptical at first as it took a while for someone to come over to our table. But the food…read morewas served hot & quickly. It's your basic diner food which we like

We ate outside on the covered porch, a favorite spot of the locals who are, above all, kind and…read morethoughtful. Though not fancy on the outside, the food here is far superior to any you might find at a nearby chain restaurant. Locally sourced and fresh, it's delicious. Here on a Monday evening, Amber was supremely capable of seeing to everyone's needs.

Food was great; cooked to order perfectly! We got the eggs and french toast, and the everything…read moreomelette. Staff was really friendly too!

Note: I am a crab cake connoisseur. I eat them all over the country and here is my opinion based on…read moremy tastes and experiences (I travel the country and try to find local places like this to try... I've eaten crab cakes all over including several famous MD crab cakes and I work at a fresh seafood market where we make our own crab cakes. So when I say I know my crab cakes.... I know my crab cakes. Talk of the mountain: this is a super cute and friendly small restaurant located on Main Street. It is very local friendly and the kind of place the staff/owners would know your name and your regular order. I LOVE that. The staff are warm and inviting. You can watch them breading your food and chat with them as you eat. I loved watching. We got the crab cake with fried oysters and shrimp plate with Mac n cheese and fries and hush puppies and another fried shrimp plate with their slaw. It was pretty pricey but we expected that when buying quality seafood. The fried shrimp were absolutely incredible as were the fried oysters (minus the pearl my son found in the one he ate... but again not too much of a surprise). The taste was great, the cook time was perfect, they were delicious! The fries were seasoned and tasty as were the hush puppies (nothing to scream about but definitely good!) the slaw was good (according to my son... I'm not a slaw person). The Mac n cheese was definitely different but not exactly mind blowing. I felt indifferent I didn't love it and feel like I needed it tomorrow, but it wasn't bad. I honestly didn't have an opinion either way on it but I did eat it. The crab cake. The good: this was literally packed with crab meat. Obviously we seek out places that Jam Pack their crab cakes with actual pieces of quality lump crab. Talk of the Mountain certainly does this.... In my opinion to the extreme. When they say zero fillers, they MEAN IT. So does zero fillers make a good crab cake? In my opinion not this way. It was not my cup of tea and I love crab and crab cakes (obviously). It seemed like their formula for the binder was a mustard based concoction and then it was solid crab. The flavor left a lot to be desired and it didn't feel like eating crab cake because there was no filler at all. Making crab cakes is such a delicate balance, a true art in my opinion and while TOTM most definitely is serious about ensuring you taste the crab in their "cakes" the end result was more of a pile of lump crab with a sauce. All that being said I would absolutely eat there again. They were fabulous and I truly applaud their style. This is just my personal perspective from the one visit. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area! Rating: my knee jerk is to give this a 4 because I really am not a fan of the Crabcake and would not order it again, however everything else and the people were 10 stars so I feel like a 5 star rating is deserved. If they ever modified their recipe I would try it again happily AND will def eat there again. The shrimp and oyster was phenomenal.

Excellent food, Amazing service and Large portions. Best…read morepotato salad and greens. Best seafood

Gave this place a try based on a recommendation from a local. Was told this place was nothing fancy…read morejust inexpensive comfort food. From the moment we walked in we were warmly welcomed by both waitresses. The one directed us to a chalkboard menu on the wall for the specials of the day. With it being our first time there we opted to have a seat with menus. Service right from the get go was warm, friendly, accommodating, and informative. I can see why this is a local favorite. Great spot to get some home styled comfort food on a budget. Would recommend giving the meatloaf a try. I especially appreciated being offered to have my sweet tea refilled to go.

This was an absolutely horrible experience. The restaurant has no ambience whatsoever. We ordered…read moreour food and it took an hour and ten minutes to reach our table with NO explanation or apology for the wait. And the food, don't get me started, my burger was so spicy with pepper that I almost spit it out. The only thing that chef can cook well is scalloped potatoes. And I'm sure he just microwaves them from a can like he cooks everything else at that restaurant. What a disappointing evening out on the town of Dayton!

What a shining example of Virginia barbecue at its finest! It may be a small establishment, but…read morethat just means they take the time to lovingly craft your quality meal. The delectable smokehouse flavors envelop your mouth with every bite. I got the pulled pork sandwich meal with potato salad while my friend got the brisket sandwich meal with macaroni and cheese. Despite the fact that we were ravenous after hiking up a mountain all day in the rain, we could barely finish our meals! The succulently smoked meat was packed in a fresh, toasted bun and covered in tasty bbq sauce. Even the potato salad had the perfect blend of potatoes, mayo, and relish for a refreshing side. The staff there were also extra friendly with their curbside service despite the lateness of the hour (nearing closing) and the drizzle. Growing up in Texas I take my barbecue seriously, and this place is one I will frequent anytime I'm passing through Front Royal. I don't need mountains to have this mountain top experience!

Excellent barbecue place for take out! I found this through a Google/Yelp search when my husband…read moreand I were in the area for some hiking (visiting from DC). We've been twice now on visits to the mountains. Fantastic ribs and a great selection of side dishes! It's nice that every meal comes with cornbread, so yummy. For us from the city, this is an EXCELLENT value too.

A standout and truly unique place. It's more than a restaurant. You'll dine on perfectly cooked…read moresteak and God-approved chimichurri or other treats while taking in eclectic art, unexpected hospitality, and maybe even philosophical conversations with the owners. As someone who has traveled extensively in the US for decades this stands out in the best way. Can't wait to return!

We had a great experience--everything was fresh and flavorful. The cod tacos were perfectly crispy…read morewith just the right balance of toppings, and the salmon Benedict was rich and cooked beautifully. The grilled shrimp salad was light, fresh, and full of flavor. Overall, a really solid meal--we'll definitely be back

This visit was a pleasant one. We had a friend visiting, and he is blind. A nice note, they have…read morebraille menus. He asked for us to join him for breakfast. Our server, Kerstin, was amazing. She handled things professionally. She made sure Marv knew where she placed each item, treated him respectfully and was just super. The food was really delicious this visit. My eggs were cooked exactly how I like them, sunny side up. Most places over-cook the eggs or have the grill too hot and burn the eggs. The country-fried steak was tender, well-seasoned and smothered in delicious gravy. The atmosphere was rather quiet and seating comfortable.

After hours of being behind the wheel, fighting off road trip exhaustion and questionable gas…read morestation snacks, (Sheets Mac and cheese bites were not it) I decided to finally experience the legendary Cracker Barrel breakfast. I pulled in, hoping for comfort food. First impressions? Solid. The place was clean, warm, and had that "your grandma's living room meets country gift shop" vibe. I was greeted right away and seated no wait, no fuss. Enter Kiersten, my server. She was quick with the coffee, cool with my questions, and clearly knew the menu better than I know my own blood type. Props to her. I went with the build-your-own breakfast. The hash brown casserole? Comfort in every bite. The sausage? Spiced just right. And then... there was the ham. Listen, I respect a bold flavor, but this ham came in swinging like it had something to prove. Salty doesn't even cover it. If I'm being honest it was like licking a hand full of Morton salt. Meanwhile, the biscuits crumbled like my will to finish them, and the gravy bless its heart was more of a warm suggestion than a flavorful statement. Glad I crossed it off the list....... like trying candy corn as an adult. Now I know what it's about, I know I'm good.

Ambiance was good. Food was good. Did take a while to get it brought to table but it was worth the…read morewait and very hot. The fried Catfish was unevenly cooked. The this end was well done the thick end wasn't done enough. Would have been better butterflies to make and even slice. The batter was seasoned. The okra could have used some salt.. thevcorn bread was sweet and good. The cheddar grits was perfect and hot. Thick without being to thick. The shrimp and grits was delightful.

Delicious Southern style comfort food right in the heart of Downtown Winchester. I've never had a…read morebad experience at Water Street. I adore their Chicken Fritters and the sauces they have available. The side options are also fantastic. The outside seating (weather permitting) gives som great vibes as you can people-watch the walking mall and no matter how busy, the service is always on point. Also one of the best beer selections at any restaurant downtown.