Buford&#x27;s Biscuits

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My boyfriend and I went to dinner last night and as always, it was such an amazing experience…read more Anytime we're in town, this is the number one place we go! It's truly one of our favorites and never disappoints. The food was absolutely incredible (as expected). We also want to give a special shoutout to our waiter, who was in training he did an amazing job! He was attentive, friendly, and made our experience feel seamless. We love this place so much and will definitely keep coming back every chance we get!

I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a pasta tasting menu spot…read moreto a Michelin star fine dining restaurant. If a place executes its vision at a high level and exceeds expectations for its lane, that is a 5 star experience to me. And this meal absolutely did that. We relocated to Northern Virginia a couple of years ago, so we have been exploring the dining scene here with fresh eyes. Since moving, we have visited The Wine Kitchen several times, and each visit has been consistently impressive. They are truly a gem in Leesburg. We went with the pasta tasting menu and it was an outstanding, technique driven progression that really showcased the kitchen's command of fresh pasta and sauce work. The pasta itself was the foundation of the experience, clearly house made, with impeccable texture across every course. Each shape was cooked to a true al dente, with that ideal balance of tenderness and bite that only comes from properly handled fresh dough. Nothing felt heavy or muddled, which is no small feat in a multi course pasta progression. The mushroom tortellini in brodo was beautifully restrained. The broth had deep umami from the mushroom parmesan base, yet remained clean and structured, allowing the delicate tortellini filling and chestnut mushrooms to shine. The truffled Alfredo could have easily gone overboard, but the richness was controlled, silky, properly emulsified, and well seasoned, with the truffle supporting rather than overwhelming the dish. The lobster ravioli was another technically strong plate. The pasta was thin and tender, the filling sweet and delicate, and the crab fat sauce added depth while the ginger Calabrian soffritto brought a subtle lift of heat and brightness that kept the dish from feeling too rich. The short rib rotolo delivered deep, slow cooked savoriness, balanced nicely by the ricotta and the earthy luxury of the truffle fonduta. What really made the dish stand out for me were the crispy edges on the pasta, which added a beautiful textural contrast to the tender filling. For dessert, we enjoyed the tasting menu dessert and also added the cornflake French toast. The French toast completely wowed us. Texturally, it was outstanding, crisp exterior, custardy interior, and that nostalgic cornflake crunch elevated into something refined. It had richness, sweetness, and contrast in all the right ways, and ended up being my favorite of the two desserts. Overall, this is how you do a pasta focused tasting menu with finesse, strong technique, thoughtful balance, and flavors that feel indulgent without becoming heavy. In its category, this was a 5 star experience for me, and I would absolutely come back.

Cute bar

Mushroom bolognese - course 4 of pasta tasting

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Craft Cocktails

Shoe’s Cup and Cork

3.8(641 reviews)

0.1 mi

First of all this place has so much outdoor seating and is absolutely adorable and family friendly!…read moreWe came out here to visit our family who also has young kids. Our baby loved looking at the lights and got to taste the red bocce balls (meatballs)! We think she liked the flavor. The bocce balls were a bit too chewy for my tastes. The homemade fries and dip were delicious! Fries were yummy! I'd come back in the summer time for sure !

Food is fine, loooong wait…read more Went in for Mother's Day lunch, our server was nice. We kept getting checked on by other staff as well which made it feel like we were constantly being asked things. The real problem is how long it took to get our food. Our server came over, apologized for the wait and offered us refills on our ice tea and sprite, we were then charged for the refills. Which is fine but it just felt like a weird time to offer them while apologizing for a 30+ min wait. The crab dip was delish! The burger was burnt but flavorful. The chicken and brie panini was disappointingly small and the chicken basically disintegrated as I ate it. Disappointed bc the dining room is really cool, very old school vibes. But I still wouldn't recommend going

Cozy, rustic setting. Full service. Great service! Non-chain hype! Little hidden gem of a find!

KALE & QUINOA SALAD

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Tuscarora Mill

4.1(915 reviews)

0.2 mi

What a gem! From Richmond but always in the hunt for great…read morefood, great chef and perfect environment. Drove up to Leesburg at Christmas for shopping at Coach, Vera Bradley and Kate Spade but the highlight of the whole day was the little town of Leesburg and this gem of a find in downtown. Not one thing on the menu was small town other than the very warm comfortable environment. A duck breast lunch with a fig and bacon vinaigrette,a carrot soup with lobster, a pumpkin ravioli and a crab cake poached egg hollandaise topped off with Chocolate tinis. Driving back next weekend for the trout and skipping the outlet mall. Will find a B&B. Truly unique and wonderful. Wait staff is wonderful. A must do. Top notch.

Sunday brunch was delicious and staff very attentive…read more The buffet brunch had several options for our large group and food was delicious . Will definitely need to go back and try more - I was too stuffed from my first 3 plates to try more.

Bar area

CREEK STONE PRIME FILET MIGNON

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Beautiful Dining room

Downtown Saloon

3.9(69 reviews)

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This place is very much an old timey saloon biker bar type vibes. It's one of the few places left…read morethat allows smoking inside which was surprising, a little dirty, not gonna lie, but AMAZING FOOD!! Nice lady bartender and it's a good spot to play pool. My husband and I loved it, we had some drinks, played pool, and shared some appetizers. Jalapeño poppers with ranch & wings with the "saloons way" sauce was amazing! Like a Mesquite BBQ flavor. We will definitely be back again.

Awesome old school dive, meant in the best possible way. Comfortable atmosphere, bartenders are…read morealways nice, and you can smoke cigars.

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The Tasting Room at Palio

1.5(2 reviews)

This was probably the worst dining experience of 2017. Neither my wife and I could eat our meals…read moreand we had to go somewhere else as we were so hungry afterwards. I am new in town and did not know much about the venue or the town. Leesburg is very charming and we can't wait to revisit. It seemed like this venue was a bar-food type restaurant that may have failed, so they did a little remodeling, changed the menu, kept the same chef, the staff, and increased their prices. The chef is just not trained in seafood. The prices are inflated especially as the seafood wasn't seem fresh. The waiters were really nice guys, but seemed out of their league as they were not properly trained. So we made sure to take care of them. For example, when the waiters saw both my wife and I barely had our food, neither asked if there was a problem. Makes you wonder if they are accustomed to the reaction. Anyway, I would stay away.

I ate at The Tasting Room at Palio last Saturday night and although the meal was good, my companion…read moreand I were very disappointed that the menu at the restaurant was different from the menu on the restaurant's Facebook page and website. Not only were the lower-priced entrees gone from the menu, but several dishes we saw online and specifically came to try (the paella and linguini with clams) were nowhere to be found. I contacted the restaurant to let them know (on Facebook, since their webpage didn't allow me to comment or provide an email address), asking for nothing other than a manager's response and a commitment to correct this immediately, but there's been no response. Many people choose restaurants based on their online menu and this just shows a lack of respect for customers and poor business practices. I won't go back.

Leesburg Public House

4.1(622 reviews)

1.4 mi

SUPER IMPRESSED!!!…read more Hosted some folks from overseas and wanted to show them typical American restaurants. We were pleasantly greeted by Dolce who in noticing the bussers were behind, personally cleared a table for us. We were seated in Gracie's section and were treated as royalty. Gracie needs to TEACH customer service! She patiently answered my guests' (broken English) questions without missing a beat. Gracie ensured we had everything we needed, stopping by at just the right times. She made our dining experience at LPH a total pleasure! Fried green tomatoes were killer. The two steak entree was top notch (we all got it). Lastly, the drink selection was substantial. Do yourself a favour and ask to be seated with GRACIE.

How about a nice spot for an Old Fashioned on a Sunday afternoon...and some crab dip to go with it?…read moreWe enjoyed both while seated at the bar. The bartenders are great and lots of tvs to watch various games.

The bar

Bacon Popcorn

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Cuban Nachos

King's Tavern & Wine Bar

2.9(70 reviews)

Cheap beer, relatively speaking, for Leesburg…read more Friendly atmosphere, good fish and chips. Live music starting Friday, jazz band most Thursdays

Ended up here this weekend during a bachelorette bar crawl and can confirm her bar crawl ended here…read morebecause the vibes were great! It wasn't super busy at the time but that was kinda perfect since we were a pretty large group. The bartenders/servers were awesome - shout out to Bella, Kim, and Marshall! We were 10 drunk women loudly singing and dancing the whole night and they never made us feel unwelcome or like we were an inconvenience at all. Plus they made some GOOD drinks - try the white gummy bears or the rum punch ;) And the food was great too. We didn't eat much but what we did eat was great. 10/10 would recommend this place. We've already discussed coming back again!

The bar.

Try the rum punch!

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Beer menu

The Conche

4.4(810 reviews)

2.9 mi

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Whether you're a chocolate lover or not, The Conche is a spot you need to experience at least once…read more There's really nothing else like it, the way they incorporate chocolate into both sweet and savory dishes feels creative without being overdone. For drinks, The Moussetache was smooth and velvety with rich chocolate notes, while Fetish felt like a true dessert in a glass, decadent and indulgent. The espressotini had a bold coffee kick, and the Passion Agave mocktail was light and refreshing. The entrees were just as impressive. The Conche Burger was juicy and flavorful with subtle cocoa depth, the Harissa Chicken Sizzle came out tender with a nice balance of heat and smoky sweetness, and the Ribeye was perfectly cooked, rich, and elevated by their signature touch. The ambiance is warm, modern, and intimate, perfect for a date night or a special dinner. Service was attentive and welcoming, and they even surprised us with a birthday dessert of assorted chocolates, which was such a thoughtful touch. It's one of those places where every detail feels intentional and it definitely leaves an impression.

(4.15) ~ Very good overall food & service. Note: Free Parking Garage nearby…read more DRiNKS: ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Cafe Mocha = (4) very good FOOD: ** The Conche Burger (added fried egg) = (4.25) Very tasty (see photo) ** The Conche Entremet (shareable) = (4.25) Very cool (see video) ** Rosemary-Parmesan Fries (shareable) = (4.15) Very tasty ** Dubai Chocolate Bar = (4.15) Very tasty ** The Conche Signature Caesar Salad = (4) very good ** Box of Chocolates = (4) very good

Inside a restaurant. Beautiful decor! Plenty of seating! So very comfortable.

Harissa Chicken

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Filet mignon with an Italian pinot noir.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.0(1.1k reviews)

5.5 mi

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We came for wine tasting, which was fairly priced for the amount given, and had a pleasant…read moreexperience! There are a few tastings to choose from. We chose the Variety Tasting which included more reds and two fruity non-alcohol options. Leslie who was behind the bar helping us was excellent! Her experience shows through her knowledge as she walked us through the various wines & answered our questions. I felt like she really listened and catered the whole experience towards our preferences! The wine tasting bar area is standing only with no stools so that was the only downside in my opinion. We ended up signing up for their Wine Club (2 bottles/ month option), as the price of the wine tasting almost equated to that price. We decided it was a good deal, as our wine tasting ended up being free and we received 2 bottles and 2 wine glasses. My boyfriend has been here for their food and shared it was good. Will return to dine in next time!

BLUF: With the exception of the hostesses, service was good. Slow but good. Food was ok & pricey…read morefor small portions & meh quality. Nice, roomy restaurant which never came close to filling up on a Saturday lunch. Booze was tasty but lotsa ice. Kids meals were likely the best deal. Seemed like they were really short staffed which made table service rather slow. Hostesses weren't very welcoming nor that helpful. Kinda just stood around chatting until they were required to act when customers walked up to them to get help. Kitchen staff was hopping! But. The food. Um. Not yum. But not entirely horrible either. Seemed like a lot of stuff was from the night before. Warmed over yet not hot nor warm by the time it got to the table. Stuff under the heat lamp too long got over cooked while the stuff underneath the overcooked stuff was lukewarm to cold. Would think one couldn't mess up donuts, but these were fried in old oil (probably from the night before since we arrived at opening). Blobs of bland dough that were really dark on the outside but gooey, mushy, and not thoroughly cooked on the inside. That bitter taste from old oil really ruined any hope of enjoying what sounded delish on the menu. The donuts were rather disgusting. In general, the food just didn't taste really fresh or mouthwatering. Salty, maybe. From the bread to the entrees, most everything fell flat. An expensive flat. Worth the drive? Overall, while we had good service minus the hostesses, the food & value just doesn't warrant giving it another shot, which is disappointing. It's a place you'd want to really like, but it's missing something significant that makes you want to return to give it one more try. Just wish the food had been a lot better.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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Drunken Shrimp

Cowbell Kitchen

4.5(189 reviews)

0.1 mi

45 minutes waiting on a latte. Most frustrating was I added that upon arrival as the sandwiches…read morewere ordered a head of time and were ready. After my wife asked they basically could have cared less. This used to be a great place not certain of this any longer.

TL;DR: Adorable spot for a date!…read more Food (5/5): The muffins were huge and absolutely delicious! We tried the strawberry and blueberry, and both were incredible! They had a perfectly crunchy top and a moist, fluffy inside. Truly outstanding! Drinks (5/5): I ordered a lavender latte, and it was perfectly balanced! It paired really well with the strawberry muffin. Ambiance (5/5): The café is tucked down a little corridor that opens into a charming patio-style seating area. The main shop is small to allow space for a large kitchen. Inside, there's a cute table with knickknacks for sale and a counter where you place your order. A glass display case shows off all the baked goods. The bathrooms were spotless and even had free feminine products, which was a thoughtful touch. Service (5/5): The service was warm and friendly. The staff member talked to us like a friend and was quick with the order.