I drive between South Carolina and New York pretty often, and the Hyatt Place in Harrisonburg has…read morebecome my regular stop. The hotel is clean, modern, and reasonably priced, but honestly, the real highlight is the Ridge Room. After a long day on the road, I really don't want to get back in the car to find dinner, so having a rooftop restaurant just steps from the room is perfect. The mountain views are great, and the farm-to-table menu is always interesting. We've eaten here several times, and it has never disappointed. The food is consistently good, and the bartenders know what they're doing--the drinks are just as solid as the meals. It's one of those places where the menu might not immediately grab you, but once you try the food, it all clicks. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to.

I heard great things about this place and was very enthusiastic to visit...however, though the food…read morewas pretty solid the service was quite lacking. I have found the front staff and the wait staff to be lacking in their consideration towards restaurant guests. It seems that they are picking and choosing whom they choose to grant a great experience to. Service: The front staff and waitress we had carried an air of attitude when dealing with me and my family. It seemed like they were not keen to accommodate a few of our basic requests which essentially boiled down to laziness. To be honest, they are very petty when it comes to getting a table on their rooftop...when my family (of 5) came in, they told us it was first come first serve and sat us inside. Another family came in with 3-4 adults and 2 kids after we were seated, to which they promptly moved them outside even though they were inside as well when a spot opened up. I'm not truly understanding the mentality of service here and frankly thought for a nice establishment there would be better decorum and attitude towards guests. Food: overall pretty good. I found the food and drink to be solid. In summary, the food is good here but doesn't surpass the service we received.

Fantastic burgers - their shishito peppers are an absolute must. Service was a little slower than…read moreexpected, but in fairness it was pretty busy that evening with the spring breakers around. Definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for solid food and great beers to go with it.

Awesome spot to grab a bite in Shenandoah. This place has a good locals vibe and had great music…read moreplaying throughout the night. I got a bacon cheeseburger with curly fries. The burger was great, as were the fries. It definitely came with a full plate of fries, and I was completely stuffed by the end. I did try a bite of the blueberry tart from a friend, and it was incredible. Served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top. It became the highlight of the meal and wished I had saved room for it. Overall a great, easy stop if you're near Shenandoah. I would return and recommend. And I would even come back just to get dessert.

Super hole in the wall type of place. If you're looking to take out a date for a quiet atmosphere…read morethen this is the spot. It's fairly esthetic, lots of things to look at around the place. Very interesting stuff in the room. Best part is that it's quiet, you can easily hold a conversation without having to talk loud.

Great place to hang out with friends or a date night. We loved the laid back atmosphere and…read moreeclectic decorations and the drinks were delicious. My type of place.

Great food! Great service! And a fun atmosphere!…read more We stayed downtown and walked to this cute cafe! The menu isn't huge but has so many yummy options! The chicken sandwich with pimento cheese was perfect! My son's French toast was so yummy... the butter served with it was an extra bonus! A must try!

If you're in downtown Harrisonburg and looking for a brunch spot that delivers both good food and…read moregood energy, Clementine is it. The vibe is truly what you make it, there isnt a large crowd or loud music, so bring the right company and you're guaranteed a great time. Whether you're rolling in with a big group or just a few friends, they make it easy, with separate checks, and even personalized orders by the awesome bartender. The experience is smooth from start to finish, so nothing gets in the way of enjoying yourself and the company you are with. Between the delicious food, good energy, and conversations that seem to flow effortlessly, it's the kind of place you'll want to linger. And let's not forget the art covered walls, perfect for capturing those Instagram worthy moments. If you wake up hungry and ready for brunch, Clementine is definitely the spot to be.

We went to Illyria while travelling from NC to PA - and we wish it were closer to home so we could…read morevisit again. Often. It was amazing. From the warm greeting when we arrived, to the smiling waiter who took our order (and described a few dishes we were unfamiliar with) it felt like we were welcomed into someone's home. We shared two appetizers (spanikapita and bacon-covered dates); both were *amazing*. And on the advice of a neighboring diner we had one of the special entrees, halibut. It was superb. Seared, nicely spiced, over a bed of grains and greens. And of course we finished with baklava. It was uniquely prepared and presented, and delicious. All in all - if we could give it more stars we would!

Exceptional in every way! This was the best meal of our 8 day trip in the area and I'm salivating…read moreas I remember the experience. Service was outstanding with a competent server who was knowledgeable about the menu and attentive without being intrusive. Everything I tasted was simply superb and contrary to some of my dining experiences , I left feeling great (not stuffed with over salted, fatty food).

This past weekend we went to downtown Staunton to have lunch and enjoy the beautiful weather with…read morethe outside seating that is now available with Beverley Street blocked off to traffic for the summer. We decided on the Green Room because we had not been there in a long time. We were very happy with the menu selections of appetizers, sandwiches and salads. They have an impressive wine and beer selection, sodas and water too. Their outside setup is very nice with tents for shade, comfortable plastic chairs with cup holders and fake grass a little ambience. The service was a little slow at first but then were very attentive and helpful. The inside is immaculate and the bathroom was very clean (always a plus and positive sign). We got the chips and onion dip to start which were yummy! Then we got a Turkey sandwich and a club sandwich. Both were delicious and stuffed full, we could only eat half. We got a coke and a Veil Brewing Co. IPA to drink. The Veil is one of the best brewing companies on the East Coast and not easy to find outside of Richmond, VA. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch experience here!! Great job!!

Friendly staff, nice ambiance, great food and drink…read more We love their sandwiches - The Jam (prosciutto, fig preserves, & arugula) is sophisticated and good, and their club sandwich is great. And then, not only do they have beers, but also high quality sodas, like San Pellegrino. What's not to like?

My wife and i stopped by this place after a family function in Crozet and we could not have been…read moremore happy! The food is not just "vegan trying to mimic real food" but fantastic cuisine in its own right. The tacos were wonderful but the crabcake was in a world of its own: crunchy, rich, and tasted exactly like crab. The service was also on point, knowledgeable and timely. Add to that the rooftop views of the town and nearby mountains make this place a must-visit.

This place was amazing!! I feel like it's important to mention that my husband and I are not vegan…read moreor even vegetarian and we loved this place! Amazing food! We got the hash browns something and they were so yummy! Our drinks were also amazing!

We were visiting Harrisonburg for the weekend and after looking on Yelp for a good place to have…read moredinner on a Saturday night, we decided on Capital Ale House. Lots of prom kids and college students filled the place. We were quickly seated in a nice booth and Nate our server helped us with some stout beers. We had a milk stout and a caramel macchiato stout the latter of which was the best. Looking at the menu I have to say it was not your standard ale house fair. It was definitely "elevated" in this regard. We asked to split a 2 soft shell entree with broccolini & seasoned mash, a bowl of crab bisque and a pierogi sampler. We also asked for an extra plate, to which Nate said he would take care of it. When the food arrived it was divided perfectly. Nate had split the bowl of soup into 2 small bowls and he divided the entree and sides onto 2 plates. The soft shell crabs were HUGE, the largest I had ever seen, and crisply fried to perfection. The sides were equally exquisite in their flavor and preparation. The crab bisque was loaded with fresh lump crabmeat and perfectly seasoned. The pirogies were also excellent in flavor and presentation. It was the most satisfying meal I'd had in a while (could be because I was craving soft shells) Needless to say we were very happy with the food in every way and were stuffed as we asked for the check. Nate/Nathaniel really made the experience as he was highly attentive, though caring for many tables, and was quick to take care of our every need. The place was really rocking with customers and everyone there was having a great time. We'll definitely be back and let everyone we know what a top notch establishment Capital Ale House in Harrisonburg is.

Server was self absorbed , would disappear and not come back to see if we needed anything.read more

I love the ambience at base camp. They have live music and dj played music in the evening which is…read morea lot of fun. Our Airbnb was close to the base camp so we could hear hits being played which was fun too. We went here for food after doing the scenic chair lift ride and a hike. The service was very friendly but the food was mid tier. We got the buttermilk chicken sandwich and the beef tacos to share. The chicken sandwich came with fries and was great. The beef tacos were not good. They tasted like they were made with the El Paso seasoning packet which is very basic and not flavorful. The tacos also came with cilantro lime rice which had zero flavor so we won't be reordering this if we return. You kind of have to rely on this place if you go during the day since they are the only ones open nearby until 4 pm when all the other restaurants open

This is an update just to add photographs from the Grilling on the Deck special event.read more

Went for dinner with a friend, our reserved table wasn't quite ready and we sat at the bar and were…read morelargely ignored for 5-7 minutes. Finally, our drinks were taken by the bar tender and before we could get them we were seated. The drinks were never put in or she just flat ignored us. (We both saw her write the order down.) Our server finally had to re order them, we had now been there 22 minutes with no cocktails. Absurd. Anyway, our server Jerrod was great but everything else was subpar. I've made better scallops in my sleep and the presentation was an absolute train wreck, looked like it had been thrown on the floor and then scooped back up. The charcuterie plate was decent and the locally sourced cheeses were great, especially that Brie. But this place is overrated, at best. I can't recommend it for the price. Pretentious, overpriced and quite boring, not to mention unprofessional.

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.