Frost Cafe

Great food and very reasonable prices for a touristy town. Service was efficient and adequate…read more I'm glad I had my seldom-eaten hamburger (patty melt) here because it was awesome! Very tasty burger with the grilled onions. The house-made chips are also good. My only complaint is the tiny "side salad" that I ordered. That it would be an upcharge with my burger but was charged $7 for the small salad. Server confirmed after questioning the bill.

We stopped into Grill 309 on a Wednesday night and downtown Culpeper was busy. We circled the block…read moreand found close free parking on a side street next to Grill 309. The interior gives upscale sports bar vibes. We chose a high top table toward the back of the restaurant. Our server ended up being the bartender too. They had $5 margaritas that night so I ordered one and we started with an order of their pierogies. There were four and they were served over a smear of their beer cheese. There were ok. I wanted more seasoning in the filling itself. It was pretty bland. For my entree I got their hot dog with chili and cheese with their housemade chips. I was pleasantly surprised to see a cheese sauce on the dog. It was pretty good. Some of the chips were pretty overcooked. The service brought this score down. I think the bartender was busy but plenty of servers were available. There was a lot of conversation at the bar. We probably should have just sat there. We missed out on drink refills, having our order taken promptly, and getting the check when we were ready to leave. Overall there were a lot of interesting things on the menu. I would want to return to see what else tasted good.

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Traditional Canadian poutine with large cheese curds not as served by grill 309

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Far Gohn Brewing Company

4.4(89 reviews)

As soon as we walked in the door, my wife and I were instantly charmed by Far Gohn. We were on a…read moreweekend trip in Shenandoah for our anniversary and craving a cozy local spot for a pizza and a beer. Far Gohn hit it out of the park. Definitely a local tavern...they reminded me more of the pubs you find in a small European town or the UK. Warm, cozy, and inviting. We immediately felt at home. Now to the people who complain here that they were "ignored" by the bartenders or that service took forever...read: local spot. If you're from out of town and you're expecting rushed service and the immediacy of the big city, this might not be the place for you. But if you're looking for something truly special, slide up to the bar. Be patient...the bartender will be there as soon as they're done listening to Old Bill tell his story. Order a beer and a pizza and take a seat at one of their small tables. Enjoy and unhurried drink. And right about the time you're feeling like ordering a second beer, your hot, delicious, perfectly cooked pizza will be dropping out of the ceiling on a dumb waiter (yes, from the ceiling...you read that right). Smother it in locally made hot sauce (an unexpected plus), grab your second beer and enjoy that delicious pizza with someone you love, or the new friend you made at the table next to you. But for God's sake, be patient, be kind, be respectful. Cause you're likely visiting, and Far Gohn is all about the local vibe!!

I've been to Far Gohn a few times with friends and it's become a bit of a staple in the town…read more There's quite a few people who are regulars there and there's this unique vibe to the place that really makes it stand out from everywhere else. That being said, there's some issues with it that are hard to overlook. I'll start by saying that the staff are mostly really kind and professional. There have been one or two who looked like they hated their jobs, but everyone else has been attentive. There's not a whole lot of seating space available at this location. So, if you're trying to visit during peak hours, it might be a bit difficult. There's some outside seating available, but if it's raining or anything, it's not recommended. The chief problem I've had is with the pizza. Nevermind the fact a German style brewery is making pizzas - the pizzas themselves are an absolute hit or miss, with most of the time being misses. The pizzas are overpriced for how inconsistent the quality is. They're either just right or super crunchy and inedible. If you're ordering to-go, add 10-20 minutes to the wait time they give you and that's how long it'll actually take. If you're here for a decent brew, it's a decent brewery with a bit of a following in Culpeper and it's worth checking out. I'd steer clear of the pizzas.

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Piedmont Steak House

3.8(228 reviews)

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Went to celebrate a birthday. The food and drink menus are interesting and varied. The food was…read morewell cooked and seasoned but not special. Staff was nice, and service was fine but not excellent. The building is great, but the ambiance is definitely lacking. Lights were bright overhead track lights (and I usually complain about dim lighting); the building was both actually cold and had a decor lacking in warmth. Overall, not bad, but didn't have the special occasion feel we'd hoped for. I just wanted to get to my car and warm up.

The food and service were good. However, we asked to share our soup and our entree. When we got…read morethe soup we were asked if we wanted another spoon. When the entree came were given it and asked if we wanted another plate. I guess the kitchen can't or won't split it up for you.

Can't miss this place while you're traveling. A little off the beaten path but worth the detour.

Check out this fish sandwich!!!

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Graze to Griddle

4.8(114 reviews)

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We are a regular at this point, we order almost every Tuesday - like clock work. my husband gets…read moreoff, grabs the food and we don't usually get to our food for another 30-45 minutes. Even when we are getting to it late, it's consistently delicious, and we never have any issues with our order. This past week, I mistakenly ordered the food too early, however when we called, the Graze staff were super accommodating and pleasant to communicate with. We will continue to make this a regular stop for us. Thank you for always providing consistent delicious food, and understanding staff!

Great food. They suggested chorizo burger and graze burger combined as a double it was spot on!…read moreWife had chicken burger that was also very good. Cheese curds were good as well. Cozy clean place. Helpful Nice service. Root beer brought me back to my childhood.

Chicken Burger

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Grass Rootes

3.8(218 reviews)

The service here is truly impeccable. The bartender and our waitress, Marissa, always greet us with…read moresuch genuine hospitality. We only visit a few times a year, yet they remember us like we're regulars that's real service. I'm not sure what the previous reviewer experienced maybe just a bad day, which happens in this industry (I say that as someone who owns restaurants in Northern VA). Not every day is perfect, but consistency matters, and I can only speak from my experience. Helanna and Marissa have never disappointed. They consistently bring great energy, charm, and quality service every time we visit. Keep it up, ladies! I also appreciate that the owners have preserved the Culpeper charm. The rustic feel of the building is part of what makes this place special. It stays true to the town's character, which is refreshing with so much new development coming in.

We are new to Culpeper and decided to check out Grass Rootes for Sunday brunch. It was a nice, cozy…read morespot for a rainy day. Zack and Marissa were so kind and welcoming and provided such attentive service! We enjoyed the delicious fried chicken & egg biscuit sandwich and veggie omelette. The French bubbly they have by the glass was so good, too! We can't wait to come back to try dinner and also check out live music in their basement pub.

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Fried chicken & egg biscuit

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Front shot of Grass Rootes in the old Yowell Hardware building in Culpeper, VA

Sweet Roux

4.2(61 reviews)

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Brunch offerings were unique, delicious and reasonably priced. The staff were efficient and kind…read more I look forward to coming again!

A cute little restaurant, nestled in the heart of downtown Culpeper. Stopped here on a whim on my…read moreway to an event and had a really nice time. We sat at the bar for a quick meal and the servers were all friendly and attentive. I opted for the chicken bacon ranch tacos based on a few other reviews and they were pretty good. The sweet potato fries were my favorite though. The drinks were well-priced and it had a decent enough bar vibe that we really enjoyed ourselves.

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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

HFR Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

4.5(4 reviews)

We came in for lunch on Sunday after church as we thought their special menu for the Harry Potter…read moreevent was really fun. Upon entering we were hit with what smelled like marijuana and we learned when leaving that there is a hookah lounge beneath this restaurant (extremely unfortunate!) The place has been renovated since the Thai restaurant was here and it was nice and bright and clean looking. There was only another party of 4 there when we entered and then another couple came in after us but it was very empty. We were greeted by a gentleman who brought waters for us and then took our orders. I ordered the Voldemort sandwich and my husband ordered the Potter wrap as well as the BlackBerry lemonade. Both sandwiches came with fries. The sandwiches were good but my husbands wrap was very small and mine was light on meat. The fries were nice and crispy and the blackberry lemonade was delicious. There was light rock music playing softly, ambiance was nice. All in all a good experience aside from the smell which was giving my husband a headache. I would probably return for dinner one night. I was trying to decide between giving this place 3 and 4 stars and opted on 4 because it's new (they have food trucks but the brick and mortar is new) and they're still getting things right and the fact that we came for lunch instead of dinner so the menu was very limited and I felt like maybe I wasn't getting the full experience.

So...this place looks pretty uninspired from the street, and the interior could use some warming…read moreup, but the food was some of the best we've had in Culpeper. They brought us amuse bouche of beet hummus and pita bread (on the house), and we then had the "beef sashimi" as an appetizer. I'm not usually into super rare beef, but this was outstanding. The beef melted in my mouth and the sauce and greens complimented it well. For the main course, I got the pork ribs, which may be the best I've had in my life. They came with a tangy barbecue sauce on the side, which was delicious but not really necessary given the flavor of the pork. Plenty of food, high quality, and good service! If they just tweaked the lighting and added some homey touches, they would have a line out the door. As it was, we were the only guests on a Friday evening. A shame since Culpeper has very few excellent restaurants, and the ones that exist are generally overpriced. We will definitely be coming back again!

Steak wrap ad Tataki Salad. Yum

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Beer Hound Brewery

4.3(77 reviews)

Stopped into Beer Hound on a road trip through Virginia. Fun space in a quaint town. We only had…read moreone beer, an IPA, and it was good, so I can't comment as to the full extent of their offerings, but we enjoyed the one we ordered. It was a rainy day, so unfortunately, no dogs in the brewery at the time but it's definitely very pooch friendly.

Cute place in Culpeper! Very dog friendly and they really give your dogs treats! Beer is named…read moreafter dogs too. Huge space and good vibes. Went there when they were doing karaoke and it was such a quaint place.

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House beers on tap, 20 Dec 2014

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4 C's Restaurant

4.0(54 reviews)

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This place is wonderful! The Peruvian food was better than anticipated, especially since we don't…read moreregularly eat Peruvian cuisine. Our server, Luis, was super polite. He even explained the name of 4c's, including his own take on the name! We look forward to returning to this immaculate, family owned restaurant & encourage everyone else to do the same!

Stopped in to the 4C's for breakfast. After looking over the menu, I ordered the Sausage Gravy &…read moreBiscuits, with two eggs over easy, corned beef hash, and hash browns, plus coffee and water. Food came out in short order. The Sausage gravy was a white, almost flavorless gravy. You could see bits of sausage in the gravy, but it sure did not taste like anything. It was very underseasoned. I added salt, pepper, and hot sauce to impart some flavor to it. The eggs, corned beef hash, and hashbrowns were cooked properly. The corned beef hash is of the canned variety, but it was crisped up nicely. And the hash browns were crispy. I added a bit of salt and pepper to the eggs and hash browns, and hot sauce on the corned beef hash. If I had not tried the Sausage gravy and biscuits - this would have been a 4 or 5 star review. My server asked me during checkout how everything was. I articulated my experience with the Sausage gravy. Service was good. Paid with Apple Pay. #4CsRestaurant

I don't know what they put in these but they tasted like nothing but coconut oil

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Albana’s Taverna Greek Cuisine

4.7(144 reviews)

0.5 mi

Homemade authentic and delicious! Great service and look forward to returning! Homemade Hummus and…read moreHomemade pitas are delicious!!! Greek salad was very good and fresh!

Met friends for lunch at Albania Taverna, mid week, 1 pm. I did call ahead and they had a table…read moreready for us. The service was excellent, the food exceptional. The ambience was very comforting and welcoming. We also found portions ample and pricing very reasonable. We were able to enjoy our lunch with friends, visit and not be rushed. I highly recommend this restaurant. I consider it a newfound gem. Everyone agreed we will return for future lunches.