went there for a turkey burger because I don't eat red meat and they're always so good! i was…read morerefused service due to them closing in 35 minutes. I was told by the guy working, "I'm done!" he was so rude my family will not be eating there anymore. it takes 5 minutes to make 1 turkey burger!

When we pulled up, and saw it was in the mall food court, we almost bailed. But I am SO GLAD we…read morewent in and ordered! These burgers are outstanding! They are huge, too. The fries were also very good! We hadn't been inside a mall for so long, so we decided to walk around after, and it was actually very busy, which we were happy to see! If we ever come back to the area, we will make a stop here again! Fresh and yummy!

One of my favorite restaurants in Lynchburg! I moved away, but when I recently was back in town I…read morehad to stop at Bootleggers and it was as amazing I had remembered! The fries were so good - fresh cut. And the ranch dressing is home made (need I say more!?) My salad was great!

Food was great. We had: - Pretzel bites (4/5) they were a…read morebit greasy but still tasted great and the cheese dip and mustard were fantastic. - Southern Belle (5/5) it was fantastic. All the toppings went great together and meat was cooked well (only wish it had been more smashed, was a little thick). Seriously one of the best burgers I've had in a while. - Smashburger (4.5/5) just wished the patty was more smashed. But still good. - Build your own (4.5/5) just wished the patty was more smashed. But still good. - fries and onion rings (4.5/5) these were both very good. - kids grilled cheese (our only complaint was that they didn't have a fruit bowl option) - Downeast cider (5/5) Service was great. Just took a little longer for our food to come out than anticipated (especially with a 19 month old also at the table). But waitress and manager were great and came over to check on us often due to the wait.

Wished we lived closer to this place and was not just visiting for the weekend! Everything about…read morethis place from the ambience, weight, staff, and food was perfection! Our waitress, I believe her name was Emily, was so sweet and very helpful when it came to deciding what to order. She was very personable, and we chatted with her about all kinds of things whenever she'd come by the table. This place had comfortable booths, and a lovely bar. They have a great happy hour menu, which we ordered from. Do not miss the truffle popcorn. I am still dreaming of this! Truffle oil and parmesan cheese on perfectly poppers and salted popcorn. We also had the hot honey and Parmesan chicken wings which were crisp and delicious, and a harvest salad. So good. We would be here all the time if we lived close. Do not miss this place if you are in town!

This is such a great place to go and grab a drink or a burger. The menu changes on occasion and the…read morenew additions are always wonderful. The staff and bartenders are really nice and always happy to provide recommendation.

Such an amazing local restaurant. The Manager a staff are all so friendly and give great…read morerecommendations! Definitely a lynchburg staple

We had carry out 2 years ago and it was great. Tonight my burger was burnt on one side and bacon…read morewas burnt. My fries tasted like they emptied the salt shaker on them . Husband's burger was fine but his sweet potato fries weren't fresh.

A straightforward burger spot with a clean setup and a clear focus. One visit, mid-day, not overly…read morebusy, which made it easy to see how things run without pressure. **FOOD** The burger delivered. Good flavor, cooked properly, and built with some balance. Nothing overworked or trying too hard. It came out the way a burger should. That alone puts it ahead of a lot of places. Portion and price lined up well. No stretch there. Food: **SERVICE** Staff handled things well. When asked about the menu, they gave clear recommendations without dragging it out or pushing anything. Food came out in a reasonable time, no confusion, no missed steps. It was a lighter crowd, so it's not a stress test, but what was there was handled cleanly. Service: **AMBIENCE** The space is clean and comfortable. Nothing distracting, nothing out of place. There's a bit of a modern quiet to it. A few groups sitting together, all on their phones. Not the restaurant's fault, but it does change the feel of the room. Two people in the whole place actually looking up from their tables. That stood out more than anything else. **CLOSING** This is a place that does the basics right. Good burger, fair price, solid service, clean environment. Nothing flashy, but nothing falling apart either. That's usually what keeps a place in rotation. **RATINGS** Food: **** Service: **** Ambiance: **** Overall: **** Personal Disclaimer: I value small, independent restaurants and want them to succeed. This review reflects a single visit and may not represent every experience. EVERY RESTAURANT IS WORTH TRYING FOR YOURSELF. Go, see what you get, and be honest in how you evaluate it. I've worked as an executive chef, restaurant manager, and owner. I tend to hold places to a higher standard. Execution matters. Freshness matters. Effort shows. Cutting corners usually does too.

Hit or miss. Always a long wait for to go orders. They have run out of fries and most recently…read moretheir signature corner sauce. How does that happen when it's literally in the name. Food is just okay.

What a fun stop during our time in Lynchburg! We were able to get street parking right in front of…read morethe restaurant and chose seats at the bar. The decor is awesome - license plates and college pennants are everywhere. There is one pool table and guests were playing when we were there. We saw a steady stream of customers come in for to-go orders so it seems like they have quite the following. We had drinks and fries since we had dinner plans elsewhere but didn't want to miss this gem. The fries were good but the ranch dressing is what makes them - worth the stop for the dressing. Make sure you look around at all of the funny and interesting memorabilia on the walls. Cash only so be prepared!!!

Visited The Cavalier Restaurant on April 18, 2026. It was about 89°, and my family had just walked…read moreabout a mile and a half in the heat to meet friends. We were wearing tank tops because of the weather. As soon as we walked in, the manager told us we had to leave due to a no-sleeveless-shirts rule. I understand there's a dress code posted, but the way it was enforced felt unnecessarily strict and unwelcoming--especially given how hot it was and how casual the place is. We left and went somewhere else. Just something to be aware of if you're planning to visit.

Great service. Aaron is a great bartender. The atmosphere is good as well…read more I've eaten the burgers, they are good, wings are good as well. The hottest spice tastes good but nothing to cry over lol

Good burger place with lots of fun menu option s or build your own…read more Promptly greeted with minimal wait time on a Friday night. Nice to see a place with plentiful wait staff. Waiter was attentive and friendly. Burgers did not disappoint.

Thanks to Jackson at the bar had chili and either the buffalo chicken or crab dip. Took his…read morerecommendation and had the Buffalo chicken dip. Wow. Jackson was dead on. Jackson runs a great bar. On a Monday I would expect it to be slow and it was but he makes sure to be personable and on point with the servers that need his assistance. He gets it. Really recommend I&A.

We visited Iron and Ale after a graduation ceremony and, unfortunately, left pretty underwhelmed…read more The restaurant wasn't especially busy, there were a few large tables, but plenty of open seating, so we expected a smoother experience. My husband ordered the fish and chips, and the fish was overcooked to the point that it was mostly breading. I ordered the French dip, and it had the same issue: overwhelmingly bread with very little substance. We also ordered an appetizer of fried green tomatoes that never arrived. On top of that, the Paloma I ordered wasn't a Paloma at all, it tasted like a straight margarita, with strong tequila and overpowering lime. When I mentioned it, both the server and bartender insisted it was because they "use white grapefruit juice," which didn't explain the margarita flavor in the slightest. Overall, it was a disappointing visit, especially for what was meant to be a celebratory occasion.

The hostess and our waitress Abby were absolutely wonderful! My filet mingon which was the 8 ounce,…read morewas out of this world good I had it cooked medium which was a perfect pink center and added the asparagus and gouda mashed potatoes as sides which were phenomenal as well. The cheese burgers that my kids had were also very good they said. The ambience of the restaurant is very good and it was clean! A huge thanks to our waitress Abby for being super attentive to our needs and having an amazing sense of humor making us feel right at home!

We ate dinner there on 4\11\2026. We had the pretzel and beer cheese appetizer. Pretzels were…read morecrispy, tender. The beer cheese was delicious. My wife had the lasagna rolls. The sauce was tasty, the filling was delicious. Pasta was tender. The dish was three lasagna rolls, covered in sauce and cheese. She loved it but she said it was too much sauce but very tasty. I had the Chicken pesto pasta. The pesto was very tasty. Chicken was overcooked. Pasta was slightly overcooked. Overall it was a very tasty dish. My primary complaint is the portion size. I ordered large but my bowl was only about half full. There wasn't alot of chicken in my dish. My daughter inlaw had the smash burger. She loved it but the patties needed seasoning. The smash burger was assembled nicely and overall very tasty. Fries were nice and crunchy. Overall a good meal and pleasant dining experience.

Great setting with a variety of seating (high tops, low tops & picnic tables) outside. Dogs are…read moreclearly welcome. And ours appreciated the pets from our server. It's next to a small playground and new amphitheater, so I'm sure this place gets quite busy on weekends. We all enjoyed our lunches; just unfortunate that it took well over a half hour to receive them. Since we were traveling home to OH, we weren't too keen for a laid back lunch.

So there were a few good things and a few things that to be improved…read more Pros - It's in a great location. Terrific ambiance. We got seated much more quickly than we thought. One person in our party said her salad had the best dressing she's ever had. The fried pickles were good. The shrimp was good. One bartender was good. Cons - We walked in and basically weren't sure what to do. There was a woman at we thought was a hostess stand, but she never said anything to us. We finally asked if we needed to check in with her to get seated. We did. But it was kind of weird. One bartender was awful. Never made eye contact. Wouldn't take any orders. Acted like she wanted to be anywhere else. I thought the Caesar salad was ok. It came with lacquered salmon. I would have loved the salmon, but not lacquered. It couldn't be made to order. Ok fine. I ordered it the way it was described. There was nothing lacquered about that salmon. It also was shredded on top of the salad and was maybe two ounces. That's ridiculous. Our server wasn't very helpful and not very attentive. I'm sure many people have had great experiences there, but I'm not sure I would take the time to go back.