They stayed open for 15 minutes while we finished our dinner, very much appreciated! The hush…read morepuppies were a little well done, but the butter/margarine combination had great flavor. The mashed potatoes were great too. The steak had a lot of fat on it, but it's not like this was a 5 star $100 steakhouse.

Southern Kitchen is in the heart of New Market. Don't blink or you could miss it. The town is…read moresmall. It is a "mom & pop" diner. It was established in 1955. I think some of the fixtures are original. The fried green beans were my favorite dish. The grilled cheese didn't have that gooey melting yumminess that makes a grilled cheese spectacular. It was just okay. The crust was a bit overdone, as if it was toasted. The extra pickles were appreciated. The cherry coke and root beer were great. I rarely drink soda so it was a treat. Hubby had the cod, shrimp platter. It was mediocre. The tiny serving of Cole slaw made him sick. Our friendly server was not locked in on our needs. We weren't in a rush but, it took time to get things.

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.

An excellent and inventive restaurant in Staunton that punches way above its weight. My wife and I…read moretraveled to Staunton recently and were advised to try Zynodoa. The cocktail and mocktails were flavorful and well priced. Our waiter was great. Very knowledgeable about the menu, town and ingredients. We started with the Chicken Liver pate. This was well prepared, although I hate when a restaurant provides an odd number of toasts for two people. We asked for an extra piece and thought it was funny that they gave us exactly one. FYI- it comes with several accoutrements which were tasty, but the mustard was really the most satisfying. My wife had the brisket, which I would call a must have. Fantastic Asian spices, fried rice ball and Kimchi. Just an explosion of flavors. I was glad she shared. (This is uncommon) I had the pork chop and it was really pretty. Unfortunately, it lacked flavor and I had to carve off the fat which made up about 1/3rd of the chop. The bone was the other third...so it turned out to be a thick but modest cut. That said, it was on a lovely bed of mash and some of the best blue and white carrots I ever had. We finished with the carrot cake. (All of the desserts are made onsite.) which we learned was gluten free. Honestly if it was marked GF I wouldn't have ordered it. Anyway, when it arrived I thought we received the wrong thing. It looked like a decorative cliff bar. Once we took a bite we were blown away by the flavors and texture. It was delicious. Such a great experience. We were near the kitchen, so we got to see the head chef get orders out. There were some highs and lows, but the overall experience was really nice.

Great dinner! Ashley took great care of us. We tried the Meatball Trio, the Fried Green Tomato…read morePanzanella and the Mushroom Ravioli. All were well prepared, flavorful and nicely presented. Recommend coming on Wed night for the live music.

Went here on a date night in Staunton, the restaurant was busy but our food was just ok…read more Would go back to listen to jazz at bar but it looked like they were using those seats for meals as well.

I wish I took pictures of the food because all 7 of us got something different and everything was…read moreamazing. We had coffee and lattes and they were all good. I'm mentioning this because the amount of breakfast places with shit coffee is wild. So not only good food, but excellent coffee. Brioche French toast bananas foster - the bananas foster syrup was the bomb. Nutella and Strawberry Crepes - they were huge and so good! Chicken and Waffles- fried crispy bone in chicken is yue only way to go. My teen son eat every crumb. Avocado Toast with egg and smoked salmon - my husband loved it. Avocado Egg Bake - cooked perfectly and so good. Buttermilk pancakes for fluffy and great flavor. They offer real maple syrup, bananas foster syrup if you're fancy and then regular (fake) syrup.

We really enjoyed our anniversary brunch. The peach spritz was delicious and was not too sweet. I…read moreloved the fried green tomatoes. My husband got Eggs Benedict and found it truly tasty, even when he reheated some the next day. The potatoes were well cooked and flavorful. It was a cooler, dryer day so we were able to eat on the porch. It was perfect and reminiscent of our wedding day 44 years prior.

The food was well worth the wait. Our server, Janet was energetic, cheerful, and quick. She also…read moregave us amazing menu suggestions. The place was packed but the owner made it a point to come over and check on each table. We will definitely be back next time we are in town!

I want to take a moment to recognize a superb waitress from Thunderbird Cafe. Naomi was attentive,…read morefriendly, informative, and made our dining experience most enjoyable. She was well informed about the menu and suggested the special Monte Cristo sandwich which was absolutely delicious. We had originally planned to have brunch at another local restaurant which was closed. Naomi suggested we stay at Thunderbird for our meal ane went above and beyond to make our dining experience so enjoyable, we were glad we landed at Thunderbird Cafe on 08/26/2026.

Such friendly and helpful people. We had the pulled pork platter and the pulled pork sandwich. The…read morepulled pork was fantastic!! they offered three different sauces, and we tried two of them, which were both delicious and added to the pork. The platter comes with a huge chunk of homemade cornbread (w/cinnamon butter), which was great. We tried the sides of homemade chips, potato salad, and macaroni salad - all were good. Very reasonable prices.

ok -attention all folks heading North or South on 81-Just finished another great bbq lunch at…read moreMommas and i'm happy to say -it was as great as the first time. Unassuming place -but worth the short mile off 81. Clean sanitary atmosphere, excellent attentive service, quick service and just delicious with a little something for everyone and a kids menu too. This is a must-stop and nice diversion from standard chain fare. LOVE IT! Check days closed -this week was tue/wed and we had to miss out on our travels this time.

If you want the BEST crab dip of your life then come here. I love crab dip so decided to order it,…read more but no one else at the table wanted it... 10 mins later there was not a lick of crab dip left. It was amazing. Additionally our server was amazing and had a great sense of humor. Definitely will be back soon!!

Jimmy Madison's was one of our favorite meals while visiting Harrisonburg. The restaurant has a…read morewarm, cozy pub atmosphere with dark wood-paneled walls, a beautiful spiral staircase, two levels of seating, and even a rooftop area. We were seated in a comfortable booth on the second floor. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive from the moment we arrived. The menu has a nice variety of appetizers, entrées, and sides, making it difficult to decide because everything sounded so good. I ordered the pulled pork with mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts topped with bacon and candied pecans, and hush puppies. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous, I couldn't even finish my meal. The Brussels sprouts were especially outstanding. Jimmy Madison's is well worth a visit. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Harrisonburg.

Good ! Standard commercial q! Just wish it was hot ! They let it stand on the counter and it gets…read morecould quickly ! Always nice people ! The point is legit ! Pork was hot today ! Ambiance is good

I think the food here is pretty good. I know there's some political aspects of their business not…read moreeveryone agrees about but I'm not that tapped into that angle so I won't comment on it. For a dine in experience they have good bbq probably the best I've had in cville so I'd be back. The restaurant is decorated with football and military memorabilia with nods to local firefighters and likely police departments as well. They definitely lean into an "army family" aesthetic. Their customer service is top notch and everyone who works there is very polite. This is definitely a "yes maam yes sir" type of restaurant. The food is great and I was actually surprised at the prices. I remember feeling like they were absurd while ago but we are for two for $15 each and had plenty. We shared a 2 meat platter with the brisket and pulled pork and made it an XXL combo that came with a side and a drink. Got us to about $22 and then added a side of mac and cheese and a bottled drink so we got to about $30 even for 2. The brisket and pulled pork are fantastic. Iv had Nashville BBQ so it's kinda hard to compete but this is probably the best I've had in Charlottesville. The meats are all good I personally prefer a bit more flavor but they're at least a 4/5. The sides were literally all great. The baked beans are prob the best I've had. The Mac is solid prob a 4/5 same with the corn pudding. The platter comes with a complimentary side of cornbread. This was a 2/5 (too dry and crumbly for us). The house sauces are all amazing and they have PLENTY of choices (I think 6 altogether inspired from different regions which is cool). We did not have leftovers - it was good portion for 2 people but we didn't feel stuffed or have extra so if you're SUPER hungry just add some extra sides. The food is good and for the price we would definitely be back!

There's just something about a small diner that draws me in. I love walking into a place where…read moreyou're greeted with a smile and a friendly hello--almost like you're Norm walking into Cheers. It's that feeling of being welcomed, appreciated, and treated like more than just another customer. Hawksbill Diner is just that kind of place. My family doesn't get there very often, but every time we do, we are treated with such a level of respect, kindness, and friendliness that you just don't find everywhere anymore. The food is good--nothing fancy, just good, old-fashioned, home-cooked country cooking. My only complaint would be that the diner is small inside and parking is limited. It's often busy, so definitely plan ahead. But even when they are very busy, the wait usually isn't long, and the service is still wonderful. I really appreciate places like this--good food, friendly people, and that comfortable "come on in and sit a spell" feeling. That's what keeps people coming back. If you're looking for a little hometown diner with good country cooking and genuinely friendly service, Hawksbill Diner is worth a stop!

Food sign said Homemade meals and they are!!!! Fast delivery on food and very hometown feel. They…read moreare a cash only business but affordable menu don't let that hinder your experience. Breakfast and Lunch only. So if you're in the area don't hesitate. Sorry they closed at 2 pm today.

Chose this restaurant for a Mother's Day dinner and it was a hit. The place is hip and inviting…read more Happy hour till 6 on a Sunday was an unexpected surprise. The service was excellent and the food was incredible. We had a full meal from drinks to appetizer to desert and it was all fabulous. I'd love to go back again and again to try everything on the menu. They also had beautiful outdoor seating which is mostly covered and looked really cool as well.

Mockingbird came highly recommended, so we arrived expecting a special dining experience for our…read moredaughter's 20th birthday. We even drove 3.5 hours to meet her there. We had 5:30pm reservations and were seated immediately. The host was warm, acknowledged the occasion, and honored my request for a quieter table by placing us in a bay-window nook. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. The space echoed so badly we could barely hear each other, and the setting sun combined with the AC being accidentally turned off made the area feel like a sauna. Our water glasses were filled within minutes, so we thought service would be smooth. Instead, we sat for another 15 minutes before anyone greeted us--while a table seated after us was helped promptly and served at a noticeably faster pace. I understand large parties require attention (there was a group of 10-12 nearby), but as a former server myself, I've never allowed smaller tables to feel forgotten. When our server, Lucian (sp?), finally arrived, we immediately placed drink and appetizer orders because we were already starving. The appetizers came out about 20 minutes later--still before our drinks. The brussels sprouts were excellent and worth the wait. The biscuit basket was good, though the butter-to-biscuit ratio felt off, and the apple butter was surprisingly delicious. Our entrées didn't arrive until at least 45 minutes after that. The pacing was simply poor, and we consistently felt like an afterthought. While our server was polite, he didn't initiate conversation, offer suggestions, mention happy hour, or acknowledge our daughter's birthday. He didn't even suggest dessert. Meanwhile, the six-top behind us--seated well after we were--was wrapping up their meal as ours was just being served. The food presentation was beautiful. The pot roast, however, was underwhelming. It lacked seasoning and sauce, and the vegetables were forgettable--very few potatoes, no carrots. "Not your normal pot roast" was accurate, but not in a good way. The shrimp and grits were excellent, with great seasoning and a flavorful sauce. The salmon was moist and well-prepared, though it still had a few scales on the end of the filet. Once we finished eating, we again waited for our server to return. We eventually had to wave him down for boxes and again to request the check. Parking in the back was convenient early in the evening, though I imagine it becomes difficult later. Would we return? Unfortunately, probably not. We've been treated better, served more efficiently, and appreciated more fully at other restaurants--including one almost directly across the street. What we hoped would be a memorable celebration ended up feeling ho-hum at a high price--too high for the experience we received.