Me and my husband decided to go to Crowns Ember for our fourth year anniversary. The restaurant was…read morevery clean and the ambience was very nice. The waitress was very pleasant and we even had the manager come up to us and speak to us about our experience and to thank us for coming in. I got the salmon with rice Pillow and I can say this probably one of the best salmon I've ever ate and also my husband got the Crown ember steak and he said it was cooked very well so we were very pleased with the way, our food turned out. We also got complementary champagne for our anniversary, which was a nice plus! All in all I would say that we really enjoyed our experience and hopefully we'll be back. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone!

I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. We have to go out to eat late for my brother's…read morebirthday and they were so kind and accommodating. We had a large group and the restaurant was spacious and we didn't feel cramped. They offer a salad bar with an entree which was very nice. The bread for the table is complimentary and it is phenomenal! Pro tip: ask for extra herb butter. It's a nice steakhouse so expect to spend around $50 per plate. The steaks we had were good though I think that it could have been seasoned a bit more. Overall I would definitely go back.

I have been to many restaurants that I've enjoyed but this one stands in a class by itself…read more Starting from its sofisticated yet relaxed ambiance, to its exquisite food prepared by knowledgeable cooks, to its extraordinary customer service by friendly servers. One always has a delightful dining experience here. Today, I decided to dine there on the way to going to watch the Actic Productions musical of Into The Woods which was being performed at the D. Geraldine Lawson Performing Arts Center in Fincastle, Virginia. I arrived soon after they had opened at four in the late afternoon. A friendly young lady greeted me at the Host's station right at the entrance of the restaurant and after asking me where would I prefer to seat, took me to the table of my choice. Studying the menu it was not easy to choose what to get from the great variety of dishes. But by the time my sever Kaylee arrived with a big smile and welcoming attitude I had made my decision. I would start off with a Mojito Mocktail to drink. As appetizer I ordered their Coconut Shrimp, followed by a House side salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. And as my main entrée, their 8oz Filet cooked medium-rare. I asked the server for the items to be spaced out and to have the salad before the main entrée. The Mojito Mocktail tasted wonderful. As I was enjoying it a young gentleman server assistant brought me the Coconut Shrimps and they looked amazing. They were enormous in size, very crispy on the outside and fresh and moist in the inside. One of the best that I have ever had. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality of their food. Then came the salad which also looked and tasted wonderful. Almost right after bringing me the salad, they brought me the main entrée of the Filet cooked to perfection with a loaded Baked Potato. I don't like when this happens, but the food was so good that I patiently ate it and then asked to speak to the manager. There was no manager on site but the person in charge of the kitchen came to see me and I explained the concept of timing to him as a constructive criticism, letting him know that everything was so exquisite that I was not upset, just wanted him to know so that in the future when this is corrected both the other customers and I could have a more pleasant dining experience and enjoy our food better. For dessert I had their Strawberry Shortcake and it was amazingly delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream in the middle. This was the Grand Finale of an excellent meal. The incident of the timing, suddenly didn't seem to matter that much because they took my feedback gracefully and I was able to teach them a lesson in fine dining. In conclusion I continue to highly recommend this restaurant and am looking forward to returning to try one of their other amazing items from their menu.

I stopped in because my mother loves seafood and there is a shortage of seafood restaurants in the…read moreArea. Ordered the oysters and Calamari. The calamari wasn't cooked crispy enough for me but it was fresh. My mother had the fried oysters and fries. She loved it! The service was great. The decor was nice. Bathrooms were clean. They have a bar off to the side of the dining room. What a creative name for the mountains!

There are very special days in our lives and for those days what better gift than a fine dining…read moreexperience at one of the restaurants that I consider one of my favorites of them all in this Star City of Roanoke, Virginia. Located up on a hill in the Cave Spring area of Roanoke, this upscale dining restaurant has a one-of-a-kind elegant ambiance with large windows offering beautiful mountain views, comfortable seating, one of the best quality steaks and seafoods around, cooked by a stellar chef and kitchen crew that deliver culinary masterpieces, brilliant bartenders that can work magic creating unique drinks, a General Manager that runs the restaurant with class, and last but not least a warm and friendly team of servers and staff with lots of attention to detail to make your dining experience an exceptional one. For in the fine dining and culinary world, industry experts point out that reputation belongs to the establishment itself, while the accolades belong to the kitchen leader. Today I made this special reservation on the OpenTable app for four-thirty and arrived right on time. I was welcomed by a friendly young lady hostess who took me to my designated table next to the windows with a beautiful view. Soon afterwards, my server Ashlyn, with a beautiful personality, gave me a warm and friendly welcome and took my order. To drink I ordered a Mango Margarita from their Margarita Series Menu and had it crafted as a Mocktail. It had an amazing flavor! To dine I started with the Scallops appetizer which tasted devine, followed by their Classic Caesar Salad which was delicious as always. And for my main entrée I ordered an 8oz Filet Mignon cooked medium-rare and Lobster Tail. As sides I had asparagus and asked for a loaded baked potato. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazingly delicious. My server did an excellent job also bringing me some freshly baked special dinner rolls with a little bowl of whipped butter which made it so convenient to spread and very tasty. It is my belief that you can tell a great restaurant by the bread and butter they serve. Judging from these, this promised to be and is an exceptional one. But even above the food itself, the service that I received from my server was above and beyond any that I have ever had. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to appreciate better the quality of the food and service of this masterpiece of a restaurant. As the Grand Finale of the evening I had for dessert a slice of Key Lime Pie decorated with sugar shards which pastry chefs use not only to make desserts look more attractive but tastier as well. More sweet one can say. This dining experience was so extraordinary, that made me forget the special occasion for which I was dining there today. For one can make any day special just by dining there. Simply put ... priceless!

We had dinner here one night while in town. We were greeted walking in and seated in the same…read moremoment. A large eatery that sits on the hill overlooking the area. An impressive view is a part of the draw to this establishment. This is supposed to be white table cloth dining. We were having a slow leisurely meal the night of our visit and our server who was professional and courteous brought us menus and water, and took our initial drink orders. A Stella and a Sangria. We started with a dozen Oysters on the half shell. We had a mixed dozen of four types and they were good. Basic presentation but freshly brought in, prepared and served on ice with lemon, vinegar and hot sauce. Next, we tried the Marinated Olives, a nice serving of pitted olives with cheese and pimento. Savory, nice flavor and a good add to our meal. After going over the menu, I had the catch of the day, Halibut. It was okay but overcooked. Served with a baked potato and a bowl of mushrooms, the presentation was lackluster and at the price point one expects a finer presentation. My partner had the seared scallops, tiny little scallops that looked more like the small appetizer ones than actual dinner scallops. It was excessively expensive as well. This entree was north of $70 bucks and was not much more than an appetizer. It was okay but not at the level you expect for the price point presented. At the price we paid, the experience was lacking. This place has seen its glory days gone by. From the dated interior to the overpriced entree. It just missed the mark. 3 Stars an okay meal but nothing special as was hoped, and for the price a let down 01191

The food was top-notch, my husband was a huge fan of the Key Lime Pie. I had a burger that was…read morecooked to perfection and his Gyro was very tasty as well. We will definitely be going back!

used to be excellent! I would always order the chicken gyro-delicious...grilled pita, seasoned…read morechicken, feta mixed w the tzatziki dressing. I ordered it today, took too long to come out. the pita was not grilled and dry, no feta and the chicken was bland. gross. won't be back.

We had to wait about 10 minutes past our reservation. No big deal there. The restaurant was nearly…read morefull but not crowded by any means. People were coming and going. The waiter took our drink orders; came back a few minutes later and took our food orders then the waiting started. We were having nice conversations but after about 20 minutes we were wondering what happened to the food. The waiter said it should be out soon. He came back about 10 minutes later and said they were plating our food. It was another 15 minutes before they finally brought the food out. Meantime while we were waiting we were serenaded by a 2 year old child pitching a fit at a nearby table. It took forever before one of the parents took the child out. I know how it is with small children, I remember that we had to take turns eating and sitting in the car with the unruly one. But please have some consideration for others. We expected a pricey meal but the food was mediocre at best. I have had much better steaks at Texas Roadhouse. With the very long wait and the disturbance going on, it will be a long time before we return.

A very exclusive restaurant located inside a relatively new contemporary hotel in Salem, Virginia…read more Wonderful decor and ambiance, this restaurant is undoubtedly top of the line. With excellent customer service from all of its staff, from the manager, to the host, to the servers, it greatly provides quality and value to justify their high prices. Their drink and food menu are exemplary in content and variety. My Juice Martini was refreshing, fresh bread and whipped butter appropriate, the Scallop appetizer delicious, the Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese dressing amazing, as well as the baked potato. And the bread Pudding dessert made with Krispy Kreme donuts was outstanding. However, my 14oz Filet Mignon was disappointing in the way it was cooked. The quality of the meat was tops, but I specifically requested it be cooked medium rare, and it came out burnt and overcooked on top and around the edges. Making this area dry and un-enjoyable, and spoiling the gourmet steak dining experience. Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse high reputation expectation was disappointing. Having had an extraordinary dining experience in Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse main restaurant in downtown Roanoke, and because of the excellent customer service that I received here, I will give this restaurant the benefit of the doubt and give them a 4 Star rating, hoping that after the manager and the owner of this top restaurant read my review, they quickly will take action to remedy this unfortunate situation so that it doesn't happen again in the future to me or any of its customers.

Everything was great, from the service to the food. Such a nice find, we will be going back and…read moretell other family members!!

This local joint is truly a hole in the wall! Its casual atmosphere is perfect for a drink after…read morework or dinner with friends. The food is good and the quality and quality is excellent. It's a fun, casual dinner spot with lots of character.

Service was mediocre. Husband and myself went to the restaurant for a nice date night after looking…read morereviews. I ordered the chicken breast with shrimp and a double serving of broccoli. My husband ordered a sandwhich the food was absolutely awful. I hate being a Karen and often even if I dislike the food I won't comment about it, but the chicken came out so greasy it soaked a napkin and the broccoli was nearly black from being burnt. My husband will practically eat anything and couldn't even stomach the sandwich. The table across from us also sent their food back, not sure what they ordered but they banged it across the table and it was practically charcoal. The staff did compensate us for the meal, but it was a rather disappointing experience, especially after reading the reviews here on Reddit. I really hate to leave negative reviews, but everything overall was so bad I've never experienced a worst restraunt experience in lifetime. The place seemed dilapidated which I can overlook, but between service and food I would highly not recommend. The manager was polite and recommended we come back, but unfortunately I wouldn't recommend to anyone. Overall 1 star experience, if I could provide negative I would.

Good food and fun atmosphere! The owner is friendly and…read moreoutgoing. A lively group always up for fun.

We went to Harbor Inn for Mother's Day. It was maybe a 15 minute wait but being itnwas Mothers Day…read morethat was expected. The service was very good! Everyone was very kind and warm. We were served Hush Puppies, and A salad and both were very good! The food came out shortly after and let me tell you .. DELICIOUS! Portion size is definitely your money's worth. 10/10

My mom loves this place and always wants to go here when we come to Lynchburg area. This is an old…read moreseafood place but tasty fish! The portions are HUGE!!! Prices are reasonable!! The portions are HUGE, did I mention that....HUGE! Service is always top notch! Sweet tea is the bomb! It's old and run down inside but again seafood is good! Yea I'd say give this place a try, we come here every time we go to this area!