Blue Rock made our first wedding anniversary an experience we will cherish forever. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that every detail had been thoughtfully planned with care and intention. Head Chef Aaron curated a beautiful five-course menu for us in advance, and every single course was exceptional. The flavors were perfectly balanced, creative, and comforting all at once -- each dish flowed seamlessly into the next and left us genuinely impressed. It was one of those meals where you pause, smile, and truly savor every bite. Pastry Chef Ebony not only created a custom anniversary cake for us -- which was absolutely delicious -- but she was also our server for the evening. Her attentiveness, warmth, and genuine care made our night feel even more special. She anticipated every need and added such a personal touch to the entire experience. We were also deeply touched by the personalized menu designed for our celebration, which read, "Happy Anniversary -- cheers to one." That simple yet thoughtful gesture meant so much to us. Sous Chef Diego and the entire team contributed to an atmosphere that felt warm, intimate, and welcoming. The ambiance was beautiful and private, and the complimentary sparkling wine was the perfect way to celebrate such an important milestone. This was our first anniversary -- the beginning of many more to come -- and Blue Rock made sure it was unforgettable. Every detail, every flavor, and every gesture reflected genuine care. We cannot recommend this place enough and are already looking forward to returning. read more

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Wow, outstanding service and exceptional food. We had the carrot salad and the crudo for starters which were the best we have ever had. For dinner we had the eggplant and the fried chicken which didn't disappoint. Lastly the drinks were amazing. We highly recommend this place for a casual or upscale dinning experience. We will be back and loved our time with them!!! read more

Sunday Brunch menu was amazing. Eggs Benedict delicious. Had to sample the sides of grits, bacon and brown butter biscuit. So very tasty. Chef Aaron did a great meal and Pastry Chef Ebony's pop tarts are amazing as was her chocolate cake for dessert. Great views of the countryside and excellent service. read more

Came here for a birthday dinner with friends and the property was beautiful inside and out. The staff was fantastic and welcoming. We had a private room and it made the experience so special. The food was great and my highlight was the pistachio gelato! Wow!!! Should be a staple on the menu and I'll come back for only that! it's a place for a beautiful romantic over night stay in the country with a delicious and intimate dinner with a cute bar and beautiful scenery. read more

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Extremely attentive, excellent and creative presentation and execution of food was perfect. Ebony, the pastry chef, checked in on us frequently to ensure that our dietary restrictions were adhered to, and we were enjoying our meal. The head chef, Aaron, even came out to explain a couple of the courses, which was awesome. It was wonderful to meet them, and you can see the tender loving care put into each course of the five course meal. As a summer dinner, everything felt light and refreshing and not overly powered. We were full at the end of our meal, but not overly full and every course paired into the next course, which felt like a story was unfolding before our eyes. Our favorite course was the Hamachi Crudo, and our main courses, which included halibut and sirloin. But all of the courses were delightful and so well executed. We are very grateful that we decided to spend our anniversary here. Thank you! read more

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This was our second visit in three weeks and both experiences were absolutely super! The location overlooking the vineyards and Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. The dining room is warm, comfortable, and welcoming. Every member of the staff, from servers to bartender to Chef were personable, knowledgable, and eager to chat about this special place with guests. The food, of course, was fantastic: interesting, exquisitely presented and prepared . . . and delicious! Cannot wait to return in the fall to see what magic they create with that season's bounty. read more

Came here for my Fiancées Birthday Dinner. I think it's the only one of its kind in the DMV area. We recently took a trip to NY state and visited Harvest on the Hudson and we wanted to find somewhere more local with the same vibes which led us here and we were very pleasantly surprised. This place is so beautiful and has a lot of history. The service has been fantastic, especially our server, Wyatt who accommodated all our silly requests with no issues, gave great recommendations and really made us feel welcome. The outdoor seating for the Pub menu is absolutely outstanding... The views are simply top tier with almost 360° Mountain View's. For Food and Drink, I got the Ol' Thyme Fashioned and my lady got the prosecco, both were indeed quite pleasant. For a starter we got the Hamachi Crudo, which my fiancée and I thought it was incredible. For the Mains I got the Blue Rock Fried Chicken and my Fiancée got the Pan Seared Halibut. We will definitely be coming back here! read more

Was finally able to stop in recently and had an amazing meal at Blue Rock - can't recommend it enough. The property is beautiful, definitely go when the sun is still out. We sat in the main dining room next to a window overlooking the pond. The meal was wonderful from start to finish. Service was attentive but not overbearing, menu was straightforward, we tried most of the current tasting menu and there wasn't a weak dish. Chef Bin's cooking is awesome - lots of familiar flavors but presented in interesting ways and executed perfectly. Loved the winter vegetable tart, the bluetine tartare, the spatzle and foie dish, we fought over the "mac and cheese", and the desserts were all fun and delicious. the amuse, fried chicken, focaccia, and beef with sides were also delicious. And loved the rose brut and champagne sorbet ending - perfect cap on a great meal. Will definitely be back hopefully sooner than later! read more

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This small restaurant was outstanding! We went there for an anniversary dinner and everything was perfect, from the friendly service to the food. For appetizers we ordered the tuna tartare and the cucumber soup. The mustard ice cream that topped the tuna was a very interesting taste. The cucumber soup was served cold and so delicious that I wanted to lick the plate! For our entrees we ordered the lamb chops and the steak. Both were cooked exactly as requested and were tender and flavorful. The lamb had roasted cherry tomatoes as a garnish. Very tasty. The wines by the glass are not that interesting but we ordered a split of Stag's Leap Cabernet, which was excellent. Our servers, Paige and Rose, were attentive and personable. read more

One of the gentlemen in the Sperryville gallery told me to come here for a cocktail. As you can see in my pictures the view is impeccable and I lucked out with a sunset cocktail from the bar area. The outdoor patio seating is so beautiful and the view is unbelievable. The old fashioned cocktail I had was very good, had a hint of that smoky flavor. I would definitely like to come here again for dinner with reservations. The backbar has a snack menu that is also worth stopping by for. The staff was very friendly and you have to check out the dining room, it's beautiful. Plenty of parking off front. A dinner reservation is highly recommended for the dining room. Great place for a romantic getaway. read more

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A fantastic evening with excellent service, ambience and culinary execution. The four course price fixe menu was a fantastic question with a particular emphasis on chanterelle mushrooms which I personally loved. The ability of the culinary team to use asymmetric ingredients to replicate an exact flavor and texture profile for their guests was a pleasure for the eyes as much as the stomach. If I had to highlight a specific course, the very first course was exceptional. It featured pink bream fish (raw) with watermelon radish on a bed of what I describe as Tom Yum Gai soup custard highlighted with Anaheim peppers. It was such a treat to enjoy and the service provided by Kaitlyn and the wine director was approachable, patient, attentive and never overbearing while perfectly timing the arrivals of the next courses. A terrific evening enjoyed with family - honestly can't ask for more! read more

The price(s) are not warranted by the food and the service. Four of us. Ordered three alcoholic drinks, and one non-alcoholic. No choice for food other than the prixe fix menu; we knew this ahead of time. We also knew about the 20% automatic service charge (per their website)--which, btw, ended up being 22% on our check. Food portions were even tinier than expected. Food was so-so. Service was very uneven. Check with tax came to $209.95 per person. If I'm going to be charged that kind of money, I expect EXCELLENT service, excellent food, and a friggin' tablecloth, thank you. We were there on a Saturday night. Very sparsely attended. I suspect others before us have discovered the drawbacks. Very disappointing experience! read more

hosted a birthday dinner in the Inn's private dining room. The property is lovely and the food is wonderful--a very special place for a special occasion. Chef Aaron's menu was delicious. Pastry Chef Ebony did a yummy apple tart for dessert that all my guests loved. The Inn's tavern is also a very good spot for a casual meal. read more

We decided to give this place a second chance after departure of chef Bin Lu in February for the Salamander in Middleburg. Sadly, just like in April, the dining experience fell short of previous high standard set by chef Bin Lu. The view is great as was the service. The food experience falls short of the price point demanded by the price fix menu. The temperature of the food courses was off along with the timing and the overly salted mains, and it is just no longer a fine dining experience worthy of the price point. We sincerely wish them the best but won't be returning unless the food experience improves. read more

We went for brunch a couple of weeks ago, not our first visit, and as always the food was delicious. It's comforting to have such a wonderful restaurant in the area. I echo other's writing about the various items on the menu as all are A plus winners. read more

lovely setting and ambience. we went for brunch today. 1. I had eggs benedict which came out on small plate, nothing except the two muffins, no potatoes, fruit or any vegetable, and none available to order. Seemed sparse for $22. the menu is quite limited. 2. we were charged for refill on ice tea. Is that a thing now? 3. a 22% gratuity was added automatically for a party of 3. (this shouldn't be a thing) we left hungry. read more

Had a fantastic dinner here. Will admit I am not a foodie so was nervous reading the menu but everything was delicious. Highlights were the onion custard, lavash with tomato, peach and burrata cheese sauce and squab. Dining room is lovely and with only a few tables quiet and a nice atmosphere for an extended meal like this. This was not inexpensive so probably a try it once experience for me. read more

Blue Rock - Squab - New American Near Me - Washington, Virginia

As a restaurant, this is very limited, we were offered just a 4 "course " menu. Although tasty, these were not courses but only tasty bites, we had to eat something when we got home. Only one "course" had an alternate. Only one waitress for the 10-11 tables outside, service very slow. The view did not totally make up for the food and service limitations. Recommend going for a drink and snack as part of the pub to get the same view and pass on the restaurant. read more

Oh this place. What a place. Outstanding multi-course meal with seasonal ingredients and delicious surprises throughout. The dishes are small, but don't worry - you won't walk away hungry. Don't miss ordering the ciabatta bread - yes, you have to pay extra, but it's worth it. My favorite dish was the Charleston "ice cream" - a sweet corn risotto with caviar. For dessert, I'm still thinking about the french fry ice cream - how can we make that a permanent menu item? Arrive early and stroll through the wide outdoor space overlooking the river and vineyard before enjoying an unforgettable meal. You go, Blue Rock. read more

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We visited Blue Rock Inn (the previous name) several years ago, when it was under previous ownership and when we heard it was purchased, updated, re-opened and had a great chef, we really wanted to visit again! So, we made plans with another couple to stop in for dinner on a Saturday, but the other couple backed out last minute and the dinner reservations were somehow canceled, even though we still planned on being there... so, we showed up for drinks on the back patio and were so fortunate to score Cassie as our server!! Cassie was not only very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, she made sure that even though we only planned on being here for a couple of rounds of drinks and a snack, it was the best we've ever had! They have an interesting menu loaded with great small bites and we opted for their home made ciabatta with chili butter and it was outstanding! We also enjoyed some cocktails from their well-crafted cocktail menu, as well as some wine. They offer an interesting and eclectic wine list here. One of our favorite things was the amazing comfort and view from their back patio! They replanted the vineyard, which was ripped out by the previous owners and this new vineyard is being managed by the amazing Karl from the nearby Quivremont Winery. These vines made a very nice backdrop for a beautiful drinking/dining experience, with the amazing Blue Ridge Mountains in the far background! Overall, we were so happy to be here and enjoyed every bit of our visit! We would have stayed for dinner, had our original dinner plans not been cancelled by the reservation staff here (actually, our friends canceled and I called right after to just get a table for 2 instead of 4, but was told they already gave away the table). We'll definitely come back in the near future to enjoy dinner!! I would highly recommend Blue Rock to those visiting (or living in) the area!! read more

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One of the best restaurants we have been to. Highly recommend Blue Rock for special nights or celebrations. We celebrated our anniversary there and the entire experience was wonderful. The view and ambiance are outstanding! Service: Very accommodating our server Katlyn was the BEST. we ordered the Tuna Tonnato & Spatzle to start. Katlyn would take the time to explain how each course was prepared. Food: We ordered the NY Strip Steak and the Halibut Cioppino, Winter Vegetable Tart and Smoked Potato Tortellini as the sides. All of them were DELICIOUS. The Champagne Sorbet and Carrot Cake were outstanding as well! The presentation of each course was a work of art. Overall, the entire experience was first class from the Chef, the server and the whole staff it was outstanding! read more

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant with beautiful views of pond and countryside. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing - everything we tasted melted in our mouths. We dHighly recommend! read more

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Wow just wow, what a wonderful place. Beautiful scenery, delicious food and cocktails, all of the staff was friendly/attentive, and the atmosphere was perfect. My husband and I were seated by the window so we got to enjoy the view while enjoying mouth watering bites of food. Tips hat to chef. We truly enjoyed our anniversary dinner here and can't wait to go back!! Thank you everyone who made our visit such an amazing experience! read more

Blue Rock - Bar tender recommend this drink and it was perfect. What a view! - New American Near Me - Washington, Virginia

Well this little gem won't be a secret for long. We had lunch and drinks there and it was a wonderful experience on all fronts. Gorgeous place, the wines were spectacular, service was perfect, and the food was great. My girlfriend had the white wine flight while I had a hot buttered rum and an old fashioned. We had burgers which were just freaking awesome (gf bun btw) and the best turnip soup I've ever had. Sad only because I'm sure the next time we are in town they will be booked solid. read more

We were absolutely thrilled with our dining experience from beginning to the end. To say each dish was delicious would be an understatement. With a presentation that drew you in, the Foie Chantilly Tart was extraordinarily tasty with bursting flavors in every bite. The mountain, vineyard, and lake views from our table made for an extra special dinner. Kaitlyn was super friendly and very knowledgeable of the dishes, making for all around splendid dining experience. read more

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The tasting menu is on par with all the Michelin star restaurants in DC, but the VIEW is what makes this place by far worth the trip. The patio overlooks a stunning lake and open fields. The service was also wonderful. Absolutely worth the trip! read more

Beautiful place to spend an afternoon. The tasting room has a warm and comfy feel. The staff is great but the real surprise are the drinks. Go with the special!! Food is something you would find in downtown DC. read more

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Wow! This place is the most unique restaurant in Virginia. Blue ridge mountains filling the sky, a lake, a vineyard, and a horse farm while live music is played by the water. And then.... There is Ben Lu. Gourmet chef. 4 course/3 choices each dinner with extras on the front and the back. Won't spoil the surprise. Every dish exploding with unique taste. He skillfully combines one of a kind flavors Into a delicately displayed presentation in every dish. Pure art. Thank you for a wonderful evening. To top it off, the staff is impeccably efficient. They precisely describe what is in each dish and ensure each course is delivered as a whole new experience. First rate show. 6 stars read more

Amazing food and the service impeccable. Ing, our server was very knowledgeable and caring we were taken care of. The corn ice cream with caviar, unbelivable!!! We will go again I'm sure! read more

I don't want to share about this place since it's a hidden gem, but you must try it! The food, cocktails, wine selection, friendliness of the staff, the view...nothing is left to be desired!!! Book way ahead of time and just go. Worth the wait!!! read more

We had the most amazing experience at BlueRock. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome. Our waitress, Sarah, was wonderful. The meal was extraordinary. Wonderful, unique pairings. Would highly recommend. read more

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Very disappointed! Made reservations with a friend as a Christmas present to each other. After having to cancel original reservation due to weather we were excited to finally be able to go. The atmosphere was beautiful and the staff very friendly but the food was absurd. Waited over two hours to get our main course. All four courses were ridiculously small. The main course of fish had no taste at all. McDonalds would have been more satisfying. Dont waist your time and money. read more

Delicious menu options - I had the fried chicken and two appetizers, which were both wonderful. The service was so so but we ate at the bar instead of the regular restaurant. read more

This place is going to blow the Inn at Little Washington out of the water. Sourdough pasta with roe, yes please. The holiday seven course meal and wine pairing made our anniversary something truly exceptional, unlike we've ever had before. We also stayed at the inn and it's the coziest with an incredible breakfast. We're glad we were able to go before it is a sought after destination because once it is it will be very hard to get in. Chef Lu is a genius. Thank you! read more

We were with friends who had had an excellent experience some months ago. Ours was pretty dismal and unremarkable. Service was well intentioned but intrusive. Table was badly situated in a corner so server had to utter "pardon my reach" probably about 100 times during dinner. Something must have happened, lots of empty tables and justifiably so. Sad hate to see restaurants fail. read more

Such a wonderful time. The room, the service, cocktails and dinner were all amazing. So worth the trip and cannot wait to come back. We felt so at home and so taken care of. Thank you guys. Do yourself a favor...book now. read more

Food was great, good size portion for tasting menu. The service was wonderful and very accommodating. The restaurant has a great view and cozy atmosphere read more

We stayed here for a weekend away for our anniversary. The Inn is super nice and charming. The restaurant was fantastic and everything was perfect. We will be back for our next weekend away. read more

I'll preface this review to say that I'm vegetarian and writing this review for other vegetarians. And this is for the tasting room/foothills menu - not the 4 course. If you eat meat, I'm sure your experience would be different! I really wanted to love the food at Blue Rock because it's close to home and the ambiance is amazing. I loved sitting on the patio watching the sun set over the mountains. But the food was incredibly disappointing. The apps were fine but nothing special (we got the antipasti and charred peppers). The one vegetarian entree was a pasta with romesco sauce served cold. It was so bland and so basic - penne with the sauce and some capers. I didn't even finish it because it was so blah. I really wish the chef would focus on making just one *good* vegetarian dish because we'd definitely go regularly if there was something I could eat that was worth the prices! read more

Enjoyed the prefixe 4 course tasting which returned out to be 5 to our pleasant surprise. Beautifully appointed inn with gorgeous dining room and outdoor dining. In addition to the tasting menu which was very good, they provided delicious Parker house rolls, salad, hassle backed potato and champagne sorbet float. Would definitely return read more