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Draper's

3.5 (87 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Christie B.

Drapers is a wonderful dining experience! The decor alone is worth checking out Drapers! Every detail is considered and nothing forgotten. The food and service is impeccable! I would definitely recommend eating here if you have a chance!

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Gerald H.

Stopped here for a late lunch on Saturday afternoon. They don't take reservations, but get really busy so my recommendation is to go down and out your name on the wait list 30min before you want to eat, and shop in the boutiques to kill some time. We ordered the deviled eggs which were good- though pedestrian. Even with the different garnishes, just was a normal recipe to me. Would have been nice to have them jazzed up in some manner. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich which comes with jalapeño sauce. I added sweet potato fries but there wasn't syrup available to dip them in. If you dip yours in ketchup you need serious help. Good news is they are good on their own. The sandwich was good - I asked for mayonnaise to add to the top, as the jalapeño sauce soaked into the lettuce and bun. The breading was perfect on the chicken and well-seasoned, and the chicken was still juicy as well. For dessert I went solo and got the carrot cake- which the photo doesn't do justice. It was huge. I think the entire resort restaurants' cakes boast tall slices. Very good - and had to hammer down the last part of it so I didn't waste. I like this place - definitely a lunch spot. And they have a ice cream parlor type bar where you can walk in and get scoops or desserts.

Grace E.

Overall loved this restaurant! We had lunch here and the fried green tomato sandwich and the club were delicious! The ambiance is great with such a cute style. The only thing I would've liked service wise was our server to tell us that gratuity was already included in the bill ahead of time. It was my first meal on the resort property so didn't realize it. Thankfully every other dining place has told it since.

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Libby V.

Located inside the main building of the Greenbriar resort. Traveling and wanted to show this beautiful resort to family. And hungry, so very hungry. We checked in here as soon as we arrived, and told a 40 minute wait. So we put our name in and wandered around the shops. Finally seated, and drinks and my Chilled Peach Soup came right away. Waitress was friendly and knew her stuff. That soup was what dreams are made of...little raspberry hearts and cream, and a tiny little macaroon. One of the best things I ever put in my mouth. Life is good. Then we waited...and waited. All the while listening to neighboring tables complain about how long the wait for food was. And it was l...oooo.....n...g. My soup held off my hunger pains, but didn't help the others. But lunch was good when it arrived. I had Chicken Salad and fruit, my sister had a burger (which she said she could have killed the cow and cooked in less time) and my niece had a Ruben. Two and a half hours later we were headed down the road again. Yes, you read that right. Two and a half hours. For lunch. Still...I have staying here on my bucket list for the near future. But not for an "on the road" lunch.

Bacon cheeseburger

I had a bacon cheese burger and fries for lunch and it was yummy. Service was great. Such a fun nostalgic atmosphere.

Boommar S.

Seating and taking order in a timely fashion. Staff are friendly, courteous and helpful. They know the menu and make good recommendations. Beautiful presentation. 7. Beautiful inside the restaurant, good for photos (photogenic). Food has a unique favor.

Diablo burger with red cabbage slaw.  Yummy!
Carrie R.

Enjoyed a GREAT lunch here during our couple of nights adventure to the Greenbrier. The inside is so much fun, so beautifully decorated. Just over the top! Service was super attentive. We LOVED our food! Enjoyed a fabulous Ruben sandwich with sweet potato fries. My spouse had the Diablo burger which she was was just great. She thought the burger itself was super tasty meat. She got the red cabbage slaw as her side and thought it was fab. We would definitely eat here again!!

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Caroline S.

Lunch: 3/5 Ice Cream and Atmosphere: 5/5 One of our favorites at the Greenbrier has always been Draper's. The location next to Casino and the traditional Dorthy Draper decor makes Draper's a Greenbrier classic! One of my favorite things to do here is to get their Signature Banana Split. It's very large and has lots of toppings, so come hungry! However, our lunch was just okay. The Cobb salad was far lesser quality than the Cobb salad from the lobby bar and it required lots of cutting. I'd recommend a burger or sandwich over a salad for lunch or dinner. I ordered the Pink Lady gin cocktail, and it was much more tart that I had expected.

Tara M.

I absolutely loved the Kentucky Hot Brown and their strawberry ice cream. I was told that their ice cream is made in house. Word to the wise, their mint chip ice cream tastes like it is made with real mint. I love artificial mint flavor but I'm not a fan of the real deal. The manager, Lester, is about as kind and accommodating as they come. I would recommend Drapers over the main dining room of the Greenbrier any day!

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The service was great and the food was good. A great banana Split and a hot fudge Sundae was good too.

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We really did look forward to Drapers. Sadly, the food was cafeteria quality at best. Even the ice cream was meh.

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The Varsity Club

3.9(18 reviews)
0.2 mi

Not much positive to say here. The location is good and the restaurant is nicely renovated, but a…read morerestaurant ultimately starts with management, training, and service, and that's where this place fell apart. The manager appeared completely unprepared to handle a guest complaint professionally, and our waitress didn't seem to know how to handle the situation either. At one point, she audibly called the manager over while standing right next to our table--something proper restaurant training should address. The menu itself is very limited and feels more like a basic bar menu. We ordered the wings crispy. What arrived appeared to be frozen wings that were cooked adequately, but certainly nothing special. Next was the poke/wonton nachos. There was very little tuna, no noticeable hoisin sauce, and almost nothing about the dish tasted Asian. The topping tasted more like something you'd put on bruschetta. For the price, it was extremely disappointing. The smashburger was the one bright spot. It was actually good and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the Philly cheesesteak was the exact opposite. The meat was incredibly tough, almost impossible to chew, and had a burnt flavor. It was simply not good. To the manager's credit, he eventually tried to make things right and had another smashburger prepared for us. I appreciate the effort, but by that point the overall experience had already gone downhill. A good location and a nice renovation can only take a restaurant so far. Management, staff training, food quality, and knowing how to take care of guests are what make people come back. Unfortunately, based on our experience, this restaurant has a long way to go. The entire evening was disappointing from beginning to end, and for the prices they're charging, I expected considerably better.

We were there on a weeknight and within a hour of closing but the bartender was super friendly and…read morethe burger we had was awesome. For a small restaurant in a hotel, beer selection was pretty good and we hear it will get better. They just had a new management team take over the restaurant in the last week.

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The River and Rail

4.3(329 reviews)
42.2 mi
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River and rail is a gorgeous restaurant with an eclectic mix of food choices, all prepared with a…read moregreat deal of tremendous care. My only regret was that I wasn't hungry enough to order more food. The drinks at the bar were fantastic and poured extremely well. I can't wait to come back!

This year I chose this restaurant above all others to celebrate my birthday, and I wasn't…read moredisappointed. It highly went beyond the highest of my expectations, and delivered an extraordinary dining experience. After making an appointment for five o'clock and mentioning that I would be celebrating my birthday there on that day, I wondered how it would be, for everytime I have dined there, their attention to detail has been superb, and their cuisine has been exquisite. The day finally arrived and I was standing by the door at five minutes to the hour. Inside I could see through their large front windows the movement of all the staff getting ready for the opening of the restaurant. At exactly five o'clock, the hostess approached and opened the door for me to enter. She warmly greeted me and apologized for not being able to give me the table I requested because they needed it to unite with other tables for a large group they would be having. But they had prepared another one in front of the open kitchen for me, where I would be able to observe the Chef and other cooks preparing my food. It was definitely to my satisfaction, and when she took me there I was very impressed with the small detail on the table of a Happy Birthday card from the restaurant signed by everyone there and suspended by a little stand. Things like that are priceless in my eyes. Shortly afterwards, my friendly and efficient server Ivy, came by, wished me a Happy Birthday and took my order. To drink I had my favorite Mocktail there, the Butterfly Kisses. As appetizer I ordered the Oyster Wraps. And for my main entrée, the Hanger Steak, my favorite item in their menu and that of all the other restaurants around the area. My server did an excellent job of bringing out my ordered items in a well-paced manner. I noticed the small but significant detail that the chef had of serving me a slightly larger amount of Hanger Steak than the usual, and this meant more to me than any of the other complimentary desserts which are given in most other restaurants on your birthday. The Hanger Steak was so delicious. 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. Also to read my former review where I explain what a Hanger Steak is all about. For the Grand Finale of my Birthday meal I had their Panna Cotta dessert deliver with a burning birthday candle on top, another wonderful detail that many restaurants leave out now-a-days yet is so meaningful to many of us. This was truly a memorable dining experience. One that I will always remember and cherish dearly.

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The kitchen and server picking up some meals.

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Yamato Steak House of Japan

3.8(10 reviews)
8.8 mi

I was honestly surprised how good Yamato Steakhouse was, especially in the middle of the afternoon…read morewhen they couldn't be expecting much traffic. The server was very friendly and prompt, to begin with. The interior is nice. Son ordered the Dragon Roll (shrimp tempura) and fried rice with chicken, while I had the Filet Mignon Bento Box. His Dragon Roll was beautifully presented and tasted good. Could have used more Wasabi, and I had to ask for soy sauce. The rice was good, and the chicken was breast, relatively plain, generous chunks, in a not overly sweet sauce. My Bento box came with dumplings in an egg skin? Rice, small salad, small soup, and four California rolls. Everything was tasty. The soup was a basic but good beef stock with fried onion. The salad was lettuce only (which was fine) with your standard Japanese style dressing. Everything was in good portion sizes for my taste. The filet mignon was tender and served on a bed of soft onions and teriyaki sauce with a tiny adorable broccoli garnish. We ended up eating almost everything but some of the sushi and a bed of fried rice. I really appreciated that I didn't feel wasteful. Oh, they had a good seeming selection of beer and wine, though we had unsweet tea (me) and water (son). Definitely will return!

My husband and I just ate there. I ordered the scallops. They were very expensive but not very many…read moreof them, but they tasted OK. My husband ordered filet mignon but they were out so he ordered a steak. He could not even bite into the first piece I took it and could not bite into it either so I told them and they would not knock it off of the bill. I would not go back there for anything. They'll find if they have horrible service and horrible food. People won't come there we were the only people in the parking lot now I know why.

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The Blacksburg Tavern

The Blacksburg Tavern

4.5(259 reviews)
39.3 mi
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Had the Gobbler bowl and it was delicious. Biscuit equally as good. Blueberry pie with vanilla ice…read morecream was the perfect ending. Delightful staff. Will be returning.

If you're into Southern Home Cooking then The Blacksburg Tavern In Blacksburg, Virginia is sure to…read moreknock your socks off. They offer a nationally acclaimed menu that's been featured on NPR, Southern Living Magazine and even the ACC Network. They offer their own parking lot in the rear A huge rarity in a college area. It was clean and maintained. It was a treat to meet the owner in front of the tavern tending to landscaping needs. The historic homes facade presents beautifully. There is also outdoor seating. Our party of seven enjoyed a Sunday brunch while knowing little about the establishment. We were promptly greeted with a smile and menus and seated on the front room. Each of the four interior rooms has a fireplace and nostalgic photos adorn the walls. They also have a small bar with a focus on bourbon. The menu had one hit after another with authentic Southern cooking. The description calls it a "Traditional Regional Farmers Menu."No question the fried chicken is the hero. Five out of seven got the fried chicken. Others the chili and meatloaf. A plate of biscuits and cornbread were placed on the table after drinks placed. The history of the tavern on the menu is worthy of your time. The owner, originally from Blacksburg moved from California to restore for his own home. Later opening the restaurant. His goal to keep the structure original and true to purpose as a tavern. The owner himself comes from a family of tavern proprietors. I digress too long! The FOOD ALREADY!!! Well as you have probably already guessed it was impressive and exceeded my expectations. Every main, every side was a home run. From the mash potatoes & gravy to the macaroni & cheese, backed apples and green beans, to the rarely found succotash. All fabulous! Only starter was ham biscuits which were good. Mains of chili and meatloaf strong. But it was the fried chicken that brings local and tourist alike in the door. The chicken was cooked up to perfection and deliciously moist The breading was exceptional as well with no dripping grease and a medium crispy finish. The only desert ordered was the brownie & ice-cream. So yummy! The owner Daniel checked in on us before departing which made our experience even more special. The Blacksburg Tavern is a Southwestern Virginia gem that's a must to dine at. Checkout was efficient and prices affordable for large quality dishes. I will return later this year and hope to catch live music. Highly recommend.

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The Blacksburg Tavern - Outside / Exterior pic of restaurant from across Main Street

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