as a longtime resident of Ashland, who really wants to see a successful business in the center of…read moremy town it really pains me to have to give this review. I've eaten here twice now the first time I said, I would never go back, but I wanted to give it a second chance. This place basically does breakfast and if you only do one thing, you should be great and let's face it. Breakfast is one of the easiest things to make and do well but this place misses the mark on every level. First impressions walking in the door, the place is freezing cold even the waitresses all have goosebumps and who wants to sit in a refrigerator and be uncomfortable while you're eating? We walked in the door to a nearly empty restaurant with these big, beautiful sunny windows, but they sat in a dark corner while the booths in the windows were all empty. Business 101 people attract people put them in the windows so that they can have use and people can see that the business has customers!!!! maybe they didn't wanna sit us next to the windows because they were covered with greasy fingerprints that looked like they had been there since the last weekend and hadn't been cleaned. The glass was gross. The menu has all the standard fair that you would expect from a regular breakfast restaurant.... in Kansas. all very American. Nothing stands out as being gourmet or unique in a market where there's a lot of money and a lot of transplants who are used to better stuff than ordinary Americana breakfast food. The prices are a little high, but it's 2026. Everything's high. We order our food. I got scrambled eggs and they were hard as rubber because they were overcooked.! How do you own a breakfast restaurant and you can't cook scrambled eggs? I had the eggs returned and they did a decent enough job on the next batch but generally speaking the food was just barely OK. I got orange juice and it came in a giant glass and it was clearly from concentrate. Maybe that works in Iowa but at a specialty restaurant in a fashionable town I want fresh squeeze orange juice. I don't need 10 gallons of it. I would rather have a little juice glass full of fresh orange juice than a gallon of concentrated crap. I just don't think these people understand their clientele and they don't do anything special like blueberries for your pancakes.... There's so many things you can do with breakfast and they just did the bare minimum. It's so disappointing to have the restaurant with the absolute best geography in our community barely trying to make decent food or make customers comfortable in a clean environment. I was charitable when I gave them two stars because I actually felt bad. I want them to succeed, but they really need to rethink what they're doing and try a lot harder.

Honestly it's more of a 3.5 but round-up-able enough for me…read more My son had a thing at Randolph Macon during spring break. He needed lunch before we hit the road home. After looking for someplace close we found cafe54. SUPER close to campus. My eggs were ok. The corned beef hash was the canned kind just like I like it, because some stuff you can make fresh and fancy up but that preservative, war time taste just hits and you know I'm right. I had coffee that would put hair on your chest. and an Arnold palmer that was kind of watery. Oddly enough I found those traits acceptable. My son had french toast. This is only the 3rd time he's had it (by choice) and he really enjoyed it. While brunch/lunch was a 3.5 in my book it was a 5 for him There is no tap to pay but they do take the usual cash and card. So just don't forget your cards in your pants pockets and you'll be ok. The place was bright and airy with outdoor seating and the service was just ok. Decent place. You should go in a try it out.

I am visiting Richmond, Va. left the golf course and found this quaint restaurant, Lola's Farmhouse…read moreBistro on Yelp. Cars lined the street to enter the parking lot. It's an affluent area. It's a beautiful evening, I sit outside and place my order. Husband wife owners make their way over to introduce themselves separately. We engage in small talk. The first two courses come and are delicious. Someone then brings a scallop appetizer and I say no I had the entree because I am looking forward to the risotto. The waitress comes to apologize for putting in the appetizer instead of entree and says dessert is on me. The entree comes out and the balsamic glaze made the scallops look seared but they weren't and a couple of the larger ones were less than fully cooked. What I ate was very tasty and briny. The risotto was superb. Alex, the owner, comes over to ask how things are so I tell him the flavor of the scallops is excellent and fresh, I just with they seared better. He could see I was trimming and eating the edge. He thanks me for the input and disappears. Mary Ann, the owner, comes by to ask how things are and I tell her the same thing. She says let me bring you something else like a bowl of pasta. I tell her not a bowl just a saucer so I can taste it. She heads off. Alex returns with two scallops cooked to perfection. A few minutes later Mary Ann returns with a full bowl of bolognese pasta. Later the waitress returns with my apple pie dessert which was outstanding! When the waitress brings the bill she explains the scallops were removed from the check and replaced with the pasta (lower price). The dessert was complimentary. She got a great tip. They went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied and this is what all restaurants should do. Because of that I'll be back. Well if they weren't closing October 25. But they are opening a new restaurant, Opa Social October 27.

We've attempted to visit this place a couple times over the year but without reservations. Trust…read moreme you need reservations, especially on Fridays and Saturdays evenings. So with reservations- we made it. What a great looking place. Wonderful patio and outside seating. The indoor dining areas aren't too shabby either. Using an old farmhouse as a restaurant gives a really neat ambiance. The service: All the ladies were very friendly and attentive. Our glasses stayed full. Clearly the kitchen staff were also on their game. Our meals came out to us in maybe 12-13 minutes. The food was delicious. I had a steak, red mashed potatoes and asparagus. I do wish they gave maybe another scoop of potatoes. That portion seemed a bit small. But the overall dinner was fair for the price. The asparagus was nicely cooked. The steak was cooked just as ordered and was tender, without any gristle. The wifey had the fettuccine Bolognese. She really loved it. I also need to mention the large bourbon section, which the wifey had one with dinner. It was a speciality Old Fashion but I can't recall the name. But the wifey says it was perfect. So our first visit was a hit and I'm sure we will be back. Make a reservation and give it a try for yourself.

What an incredible place! Admittedly, the line was really long...but it was Mother's Day, so that…read moreis to be expected. Sitting at the bar, we were served immediately and were able to order food. If you are lucky enough, you will get to meet local legend, musicIan Jimmy Catlett, where you can even enjoy a drink from the menu "What Jimmy Drinks". Luke was a very attentive bartender, server and greeter. With good insight into what is what on the menu and behind the bar. We even got to meet Sara Beth herself (sorry Sarah if I used the wrong one) the SB behind the name! If you don't lead with "Glitter on the Mattress" you are missing out! The atmosphere was welcoming, inviting and full of nostalgic decor.

I normally love coming here, which is exactly why I am so angry and disappointed writing this…read morereview. I had been telling my Dad for a while about how fun this place is, how nice everyone usually is, and how much I thought he would enjoy it. We were finally able to come together today, and he was genuinely excited to see the inside and have breakfast here for the first time. As expected, we were told the wait would be about 45-50 minutes. Fine. The place was busy, as it usually is, and we had absolutely no problem waiting. I spent years working as a server and hostess. I understand busy restaurants, long waits, and tables that don't turn as quickly as expected. After waiting about 40 minutes, I went to the host stand to simply ask for an update. We had watched people leave and groups continue to be seated during our wait, so I wanted to see where we stood. The young man at the host stand told me it would be ANOTHER 40-50 minutes. I genuinely thought he had confused our name with someone else's, so I explained that we had already been waiting for 40 minutes. He told me our names were "at the bottom of the list" and that people inside were moving very slowly. No apology. No double-checking the list. No attempt to figure out how a quoted 45-50 minute wait had suddenly turned into an hour and a half. He didn't ask if we were willing to sit inside, offer another seating option, or even suggest placing a to-go order. Nothing. He was completely dismissive. So I handed him the menu and my Dad and I left. Then, just 20 MINUTES later--not the additional 40-50 minutes we had literally just been told--I received a call saying our table was ready. I tried to explain that we were no longer there and WHY we had left. The second I said we had "left," I was HUNG UP ON. Honestly, that was it for me. Before that phone call, I was actually sitting in the car telling my Dad that maybe we could try again another day. Despite being embarrassed and disappointed after talking this place up to him so much, I was still willing to chalk it up to a bad interaction with one host. Getting hung up on completely sealed the deal. I'm not angry because the restaurant was busy. I'm angry because we were treated like we didn't matter. I'm angry because we waited patiently for 40 minutes, politely asked one question, and were dismissed with inaccurate information instead of someone taking 30 seconds to double-check. I'm angry because when I tried to explain what had happened, I wasn't even given the basic courtesy of finishing a sentence before someone hung up on me. My Dad and I have lived in Lakeside for over 30 years. We weren't asking to skip the line. We weren't demanding a table. We weren't rude to anyone. We were two local customers who were excited to have breakfast together at a place I had genuinely loved and recommended to other people. We will NEVER be back. And yes, we will absolutely be telling our friends, family, and neighbors about how we were treated and recommending that they go somewhere else unless they want to risk being dismissed, given completely inaccurate wait information, and hung up on when they try to explain why they left. Apparently this place is busy enough that treating people with basic courtesy no longer matters. That's fine. There are plenty of other restaurants that will happily take our money and, at the very least, treat my Dad and me like human beings. What was supposed to be a fun breakfast with my Dad turned into one of the worst customer service experiences I've had in a long time. I went from genuinely loving and recommending this place to never wanting to step foot inside again. Congratulations. You lost two longtime local customers in less than an hour.

We were in Ashland for a lecture at RMC so we decided to stop in for a snack and a drink…read moreafterwards. The cold beer and yummy beef nachos (sturdy, crunchy chips typed with well-seasoned ground beef, lots of melty real cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos and hot sauce) hit the spot. The cracker-crust, meat lover's pizza was delicious. The owner is a hoot. What a great dive bar this is!

Limited seating options and sketchy crowd but would be fine except they advertise karaoke and then…read moreshut it down after the first round I traveled a long ways to see Tim Wade karaoke and was disappointed so we left and spent over $100 next door.

Dear Spoon & Spindle, you're tasty and I love you. That is all!…read more I ordered the avocado toast with coffee, as did my guest. The food was delicious as always. Extremely flavored and not salty. The toast size is of great quality so this meal will fill your belly. If you're a local of Orange you'll enjoy the staff - they're all good conversationalist and are familiar with the area. We visited the restaurant on a Sunday close to closing - the staff did not rush us and allowed our party to stay past closing. Enjoy.

We were visiting family in Orange. Went there for dinner and it was so good that we went again for…read morebrunch. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff is very friendly. We definitely recommend for both dinner and brunch!

Kregger's Tap and Table has ample outdoor seating; about one-third of it is covered. Because it was…read moresuch a hot evening, we spent time surveying the outdoor area. While we found a shaded table with a nice breeze outdoors, the chairs were wet and the table was tilted, so we ultimately opted to dine inside. Inside, a band was setting up for music later in the evening, and they boast a large selection of beers on tap. Despite the indoor area being almost full, we were waited on quickly, and our food arrived promptly. For my main course, I had a classic burger (normally served with cheese). Since I prefer no pink, I ordered it without any pink element, which was great as it kept the flavor clean. The exterior had a nice char that added depth to the flavor. The burger was served with thick slices of tomato, onion, and lettuce, a small amount of mustard, and on the side were jalapeno and hot dill pickles. The seasoned fries were very good, though they were slightly too salty for my taste (I'm not a big salt person). If you need to limit your sodium intake, I suggest skipping the seasoned fries. My wife ordered the Ahi Tuna Tacos, which were delicious and beautifully encrested. While she found the coating flavor was unusual with tuna initially, adding lime juice made it perfect. When I tried a piece, we noticed that the tuna might have been cooked on the same surface as my burger, picking up some of the char, which added an interesting element. Overall, the service was excellent throughout, and both our meals were enjoyable and served hot and quickly. The atmosphere is lively, filled with customers enjoying the music. We didn't stay for the band (which I'm sure would have enhanced the mood), but we noted that the outdoor tables are quieter and suitable for families--though this might change later in the evening. This spot is perfect whether you're looking for a quick meal or an enjoyable evening with live music.

There seem to be several American style tap houses in the Ashland area. Kreggers is also located…read morein a strip mall and has a small outdoor patio. The inside has TVs all over- my kids loved that a couple even had cartoons on for them. The server was great the entire meal. They have a good lunch special menu- i went with the brisket tacos which were two large tacos loaded with meat and corn salsa plus a pepper sauce. They had a great kick to them. The spicy chips on the side were also great, and much better than the standard fries that seem to come with everything at these types of places. Its a good option right off the highway for a stop.

The Fancy Biscuit is a uniquely southern brunch spot where fried chicken and eggs are all served on…read morebiscuits. The biscuits are crumbly, buttery and delicious. The prices were extremely reasonable. I got the ham, cheese and egg on a biscuit with an arugula side salad. For the price, the portions were absolutely huge! Service was fast and friendly. It wasn't too crowded on a Wednesday morning and we were seated immediately. The place is fairly small but the light decor makes it feel less cramped. It was a great place to sit and chat and eat before heading off to Kings Dominion.

We were in the area and I was thinking biscuits for brunch and then I saw this place. Everything on…read morethe menu sounds so good, like I would totally order everything on the menu if I had enough stomach space and money. We got there on a Sunday morning, the entrance was full but we were eventually helped and put of a 35 minute waiting list. We decided to go for a stroll and check out a couple blocks worth of sites and then got back in our car to decide just what we wanted. I was feeling fancy drink wise and got the mimosa flight and I wanted something simple for brunch so I got the eggs on a biscuit sandwich with open face ham. It was delicious. I wish GERD didn't exist, but it does so I had to limit how much more of the mimosa flight I could drink because acid reflux burns like hell. I also wanted to try the biscuit with gravy so I got a side of it. The biscuit was the most amazing biscuit I've ever tried, they were flaky, moist, doughy, and crumbly all at the same time. My husband got the sweet heat sandwich and it was fantastic. Perfect crunch, and the mix of flavors is perfect. He also got an espresso martini and it was hands down one of the best that I've tried. This would've been a 5 star review had it not been for our server. I didn't hear his name...in fact I could barely hear him. His face was disinterested and his voice was monotoned as if he were doing this as a punishment. He never checked in to see how we were doing, never gave us silverware (the other server who brought us our food got some for us), and another server had to flag him down for us so we could the check. Overall really great food but our waiter kind of ruined it. Wish I could've heard his name...or anything at all.

A lovely tea with my granddaughter today. The food was beyond delicious. I have been to many…read moretearooms and would rate SS cuisine the best. And so accommodating to a picky 8 year old. Five plus stars

Guy's listen up. If you've never experienced a high tea you're missing out. This IS the place. Not…read moreputting the Jefferson Hotel down, this is just a different gastronomic experience kind of thing. My 1st time and it won't be my last. Just when you think that you've experienced something super flavorful they come out with something that is even more delicious. Al and Shena-Rae, the owners, treated us like family. This is an amazing experience for anyone. You need reservations because they have a small seating capacity. This is good problem to have because it allows for that personal touch. Highly recommend.

I found this place by mistake.. sure am glad I did. Very good food. I enjoyed the homemade bbq's…read morewith my brisket. I wish I opted to get the bigger meal because the food was so good.

We visited this beautiful southern cuisine restaurant today with a large family of eight! And we…read morewere wowed from the moment we walked in door! The beautiful modern dining room is spacious, warm, inviting, and modern! We were greeted immediately and we're told that we can sit at any table that we would like to! For our families that was huge, because we have an infant in comfortability is key! The food was hot and delicious and they even were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions! This restaurant is definitely a 10 out of 10 for food, atmosphere and service! I would highly recommend!

Service not great! As we sat the server asked if we spoke Spanish. "A little" we replied. "Do you…read morespeak English "? We asked. He half heartedly laughed. I was actually being serious. He brought our drinks and then cheese and chips. We asked for utensils. Finally brought to us. I ordered chicken soup and he set down a chicken burrito and something else. Definitely not soup. Steak my grandson ordered was rare not medium rare, but he was good with it. We waited over 30 min for him to come back to ask if we needed anything else. Just Togo we over this. The last time we were here the service was better, but I'm one of those mean Americans that believe if you work in an establishment in America you don't expect me to speak your language. Even if I did... I'm not speaking Spanish to make you feel better. ‍ If I go to another country I will speak the language or use interpreter.

If you're near Kings Dominion and craving Mexican food, you've got to try this place! It's…read morebeautifully decorated and has plenty of seating, so you don't feel cramped even when it's busy. We ordered the Enchiladas Yucatan and Enchiladas Mexicanas.. both were absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, and the quality was spot on. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Service was quick, and the staff was super polite. What really stood out was that even the manager came by to check on us and make sure everything was good. You can tell they genuinely care about customer satisfaction. Definitely a great spot to relax and enjoy a good meal after a fun day at Kings Dominion, or if you're in Virginia or just passing by and hungry like we were haha :)