Me and my husband were driving through Virginia on our cross country road trip. And when we passed…read moreby this little town called Luray, we thought it was very cute with a surprising amount of charm to it but very original in its vintage setting. But when we passed this restaurant it stood out from the rest of the town we had to pull over to stop in! From the front porch to the backyard and everything in between we could see it was inspired by Virginia's alluring nature. From the nature sounds in the bathroom to the monstera leaf themed wallpaper it very much had its own significant charm! We were honored by a visit from the owner (Tony), the chef(Mat) and even the head leader (Jennifer) they are a GREAT TEAM! We could tell talking to them they all felt passionate about what they do. I even noticed the owner looking at the POS system going through every table to make sure he had personally thanked everyone for coming in. Me and my husband got the course for 2 but added on the pork belly. The course included a salad for each of us and a main course but had to share a dessert. Which I found to be the only disappointment considering the price and no note saying it was a shared dessert in the menu. We each had 3 cocktails and a glass of wine. My husband said his first drink was probably one of the best drinks he's ever had and we have lived all over the US. The courses were timed perfect for us. However we wanted fresh silverware to eat our dessert and we waited almost 10mins for them. Our sever was very nice and attentive even our glasses were never emptied thanks to all the other helping staff!

We originally had another spot for lunch, but my in-laws changed their mind. We ended up at Porch +…read moreVine with a large party of 8 people. They managed to make it work for us, which was really amazing on their end. I think they were getting close to closing time too (maybe about 45 minutes) and they still made it work. The staff were absolutely amazing and I have no complaints whatsoever. The food was good. The only complaint I have is that the Eggs Bennys only came with one egg? I used to brunch so much in NYC and I don't think I've ever been hit with a one Benny plate - and definitely not at the prices they were charging here. I almost wished they would charge a little more and give me two!

Be warned that this place is lovely, but it's quite lovely and comfortable for a visit to…read moreWashington, VA. We didn't arrive until about 10pm and had to leave about 9am the next day. What a shame that we couldn't stay longer and enjoy the property and surroundings! Kendra was lovely and accommodated our need to leave earlier than the normal breakfast serving time. The bed was comfy, but I would have preferred better room-darkening shades. Also, the shampoo and conditioner were teeny-tiny-- completely impossible for two people. And no body lotion at all??! Grateful for the Tollhouse Cookies and other little treats!

Checked in here around 11:30 am Saturday.This place is an old house . Bed and Breakfast.Lovely lady…read morewelcomed us.Our room is medium size have a single closet . There are no refrigerator in the room .Bathroom is small but clean . Standing shower.Tea coffee plenty in the hallway. They give you free cookie. What I didn't like about this place is the amount they charge you for your room they should atleast have a TV in the room. Also there was mo lotion .

Stopped in for lunch... Getting there, it wasn't very busy, but within 15 mins, they were packed…read more The setting is beautiful, with open timber walls and ceilings and an open kitchen too. Service was friendly and excellent. Menu is so tough because there were so many amazing looking options for lunch. They even have rotating daily lunch specials. The theme is New Orleans style cooking and from what I heard about the family, it's legit... From what I tasted, it's most definitely amazing!! I loved the spice and overall flavors in my food. Starting with their BBQ shrimp - this is a large appetizer that was so tasty! The shrimp was perfectly cooked and very fresh. The buttery BBQ sauté was spiced and herbed up perfectly too. It comes with plenty of toast points to dip and sop up that sauce too!! My main dish was their Alpha Girl Po Boy - WOW!!! This was INCREDIBLE! All ingredients were perfectly fresh and perfectly seasoned! The entire sandwich came together amazingly well and was so darn tasty! I even like that they hollowed out a portion of the crown of the baguette to let all that amazing stuffing fit inside without falling out and being a mess. And their homemade, freshly cooked potato chips were incredibly tasty too! I can't wait to return and most definitely will... Highly recommend stopping in!

We went for their Friday dinner of fried fish and fries. We were not disappointed. The best thing…read morewe had to eat was their appetizer of apple & onion au gratin with cream cheese. This is a seasonal appetizer. Their fried catfish were chunks, or bites, or nuggets (if catfish have nuggets). They were not catfish fillets. Their catfish and fries were very good. I also had a couple of drafts of pecan ale which were very good, as was their Rose Sangria. Our waitress did an excellent job and continued to check on us to see if we needed more to drink or eat, and if we were enjoying our meal. This was a very enjoyable and delicious meal with excellent service and excellent food. Be sure to check to see if they will be open when you plan to arrive and what will be on their menu. For example, their catfish is only served during the Friday dinner and they close between dinner and supper. This was a nice dining experience. Remember, this restaurant is located in the back of the Marketplace building.

Awesome pub with excellent food and incredible drink selection. Four of us for dinner, it was…read moreSaturday night so we had a reservation and I would recommend you do the same. No drama, arrival was great, we were professionally great and promptly seated. Decor is a traditional older house in the dining room and porch, and traditional pub in the back. There was a live singer who covered a wide range of music from the 60s through today, music could be heard in the dining area but was not overwhelming; nice background music. The staff was young, friendly and well trained, they listened and delivered. The food was great, the wedge salad was huge and two of us split it. I can recommend the Irish sausage stew as an appetizer, bangers, potatoes, carrots, greens and a great broth. The pub burgers are great. One is had a filet special that was excellent. They have an extensive selection of whiskey that is fairly priced as well as some good signature cocktails. The crème brûlée dessert was delicious. Overall a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back when next in the area.

We stopped by on our way home from a weekend trip for dinner. We ordered the fish and chips and…read moreshepherd's pie. The batter on the fish and chips was perfect. The chips were good, but you can tell they're store bought frozen. The shepherds's pie could have been more flavorful - it was quite bland and we felt that the peas and carrots that were added were from a pre-frozen mix. Overall, the food was decent and we'd probably come back if we were nearby, but wouldn't go out of our way to get there. They allow dogs on the patio, too, which is nice.

We had a large group of 'seniors' who just finished hiking Old Rag. We were hungry and tired. Our…read moreserver, a tall girl with red hair, was amazing. So kind and friendly and pleasant. We also really enjoyed the crispy Brussels!!

Terrible. Waited 40 min for a table, then another 45 min for the food. Very overpriced! I got the…read morechicken confit, very small leg and thigh quarter in top of polenta and some nasty capanata,, sweet and sour mix with something crunchy, I think celery? Was gross and 24.00! I never send food back, this was so bad I lost my appetite. Son got the New York strip, it was tough and lacked seasoning. The only good I can say was that the wait staff was friendly, the server came by several times and manager comped my meal and genuinely listened to the feedback. We won't be back, when you pay that much for food it better be good!!

Stopped by Skyland Diner during a visit to Shenandoah National Park to grab lunch between hikes…read more The biggest highlight is definitely the views. It's hard to beat sitting down for a meal surrounded by such beautiful scenery, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. As a vegetarian, I found the lunch options a bit limited. I ordered the Brussels sprouts and the ALTO vegan sandwich. Both were perfectly fine, but neither really stood out. The food was average overall, though I was grateful to have vegetarian options available while spending the day in the park. I did notice their dinner menu includes a roasted vegetable stew, which sounded more up my alley, but unfortunately I was there during lunch hours. Overall, come for the incredible views and convenient location while exploring the park. The food didn't wow me, but it served its purpose and the staff made for a pleasant experience.

Convenient location. Prices were high but expected for the location inside the park. Food was fine…read more I enjoyed the lentil soup and bread basket. The desserts were fun too. The service was very slow. Prepare to wait for everything.

Amazing flavors! Succulent meat and fish. Clever variations and timeless classsics. Also very…read moregrateful that their "Spicy 3 on a scale of 1 to 10" exactly agrees with my tastes, and yet I'm sure able to accomodate those whose tastes for spicy goes to 11 ;-) Service was great--particulary the help ordering as a first timer to pick the more-interesting versions of the favorites everyone knows. Atmosphere is very much a "dining with friends and family" vibe, which we enjoyed and felt at home in. Also ordered take out on a later night and that was equally good.

We're so glad that we ate at Royal Zaika for lunch before our afternoon hike at Shenandoah NPS. It…read morewas a good combination of veggies, protein, and carbs which fueled us for the unexpected 16,000 steps later. We started with the pakoda which is a fritters made of chick pea flour (fiber!) and veggies. Then we tried the very unique tandoori momo which is not deep fried but grilled (healthier). It was so good. For our main we had the mild lamb biryani which gave us a lot of protein and carbs! We also had mango lassi which has yogurt and fruits! Our server was attentive. The ambience is nice but a little dark which I think is why myself and a family of 6 asked to be seated by the window. But overall the food is delicious and the service is decent! It's really good Indian food for a small town.

After a day of spelunking...of sorts...we were ready for dinner. Before heading out to Luray, I…read moreresearched what restaurants were in the area. Circa '31 stood out as they had burgers, salads, sandwiches and some main courses. When we decided to go there, our son-in-law looked up the directions and we were pleased to see it wasn't far from the Caverns and an easy drive. The restaurant is in the Mimslyn Inn and is easy to find it once inside. Since we were having an early dinner, there was only one couple in the place. Our server seated and greeted our party of six. We sat at a huge table that could accommodate twelve. She arranged things so we were seated at one end. She took our drink orders. We all had soft drinks. I was pleased to see that they had sweet iced tea. Along with our drinks, we were given a bread basket and some butter with chives in it. The bread was fresh and the butter added nice flavor. For my main course, I got "butternut squash ravioli and lobster". This was a great dish. It consists of: "Butternut squash and parmesan ravioli with sauteed lobster and asparagus in a tarragon cream sauce". The delicate flavor of the butternut squash came through clearly. While the parmesan barely registered, that was fine with me. The tarragon cream sauce had great flavor yet it didn't overpower the components of the dish. The lobster portion was generous. Three in our party got the "Country Ham BLT". It consists of: "Fried salt cured Virginia ham, fried green tomatoes, crisp lettuce, pimento cheese on grilled rye served with a pickle and seasoned waffle fries". Those who had this sandwich raved about its flavor and its uniqueness. More than once they said how much they liked it. Two got the "Mimslyn burger" which consists of: "6 oz. local Burners Farm ground beef burger, lettuce, tomato, thick sliced red onions on a toasted brioche roll served with a pickle and seasoned waffle fries". One could add cheese for no extra cost and had a choice of different cheeses. Two added American cheese to theirs while one chose no cheese. One decided he didn't want fries and the server told him he could substitute a veggie from the selection in stock. He chose collard greens as he never had them before and wanted to try them. Everybody liked their burgers and fries. The one who got the collard greens didn't like them. To me, they looked bland and my guess is that was why he didn't like them. We didn't have dessert even though the offerings were tempting. I had hoped to post more photos but one of our grandsons offered to take photos of the sandwich, burger and collard greens...but...they didn't come out. The dining room has that southern charm to it. Our server was very nice and since it was slow when we were there, she engaged us in conversation. If you are in Luray and looking for a good spot for dinner, we all highly recommend Circa '31.

Came here on Friday night. I ordered the blueberry lemonade. I have a sweet tooth, but this was so…read moredisgustingly sweet. It tasted like pure corn syrup. I took one sip and said I'd like to send it back (probably the first time I have ever asked to return a drink in my life). They charged me for the drink anyway. Ordered the duck. The mashed potatoes were good. The broccolini was acceptable, and the duck (ordered medium-rare) was medium-well done, and incredibly disappointing. My husband ordered the chicken. The chicken was acceptable, as was the broccolini, but the couscous was flavorless and gross. I would not recommend going here.