I admit that I am biased because I currently work at Mrs B's helping out in the back of the house…read more That means I have first-hand knowledge of the quality of the ingredients and the care with which the food is made. No one is more passionate about delivering great food and a special experience than Mrs B and her crew. I've tried nearly everything on the menu, delicious!

Sweetest little Ma &Pa spot along Main Street. It's a SUPER easy spot to get to from 81. Get off at…read moreone exit, drive 4 miles to the restaurant then when leave continue on same road for 1/4 mile and boom ... back to 81. Couldn't be more convenient. Plenty of parking on street and on side street area in front of water. Skip the franchise places and head on over to this quaint locally ran restaurant. They have indoor seating, outdoor seating, and a small bar area. They do have ice cream and milkshakes when you enter. You can pick out your dessert before your meal. There is a bar with beet on draft, canned/bottled alcoholic drinks, and even wine. The menu offers a variety of choices from burgers, salads, wings, quesadillas, cheese steaks, etc. Lots of options. You will not have a hard time finding something to tempt your tastebuds. We ordered the homemade pork rinds for an app. They came to the table popping!!! So fresh and delish. Highly recommend if you like them. We then ordered The Hunter (cheeseburger with bacon) and wings. The wings were saucy and delicious. The burger was awesome! The roll was pretty fantastic as it was buttered and toasted. We upgraded to onion rings as a side which were great as they weren't heavily breaded. All in all, a terrific meal. The people here make the experience even better. Natalie waited on us and she was very friendly and attentive. John was the other server who was just as equally friendly and attentive as Natalie with his tables. The prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality and quantity you get. Just a fabulous find. Don't pass this one up!!! Show them some love. You won't be sad. PS - tore into the burger before remembering to take a pic (it was just that good)!!

(Very) small town diner. A favorite of locals. The building is an open floor plan double wide that…read moreseems to have been renovated in the last few years. Walk in and seat yourself, one server serves the whole room. The food is okay, needs salt and seasoning but good for the price. Myself and two children ate for $16, can't get breakfast anywhere else that cheap. Bring cash, as it is a cash only establishment.

If you're looking for ambiance, the North Star restaurant isn't for you. If you're looking for an…read moreexcellent burger and are near Buchanan, VA, the North Star will not disappoint. The North Star is a clean Virginia roadside diner offering delicious food. My neighbor and I were visiting Buchanan to have his John Deere mower serviced, and we asked the salespeople where we could get a good lunch. The staff unanimously recommended the North Star, but we were cautioned not to order the double-cheeseburger unless we were very hungry. They were right. It is rare to get a burger prepared exactly the way I prefer one (cheese, ketchup, and loaded with grilled onions), and the North Star didn't disappoint. My friend ordered the double-cheeseburger and loved his meal as well. The fries were really good, and reminiscent of New York diner fries. My wife and I have been back more than a few times when we are in the mood for an excellent burger.

I've been to Ransones a few times having grown up in Buchanan since I've visited over the past few…read moreyears but haven't really every purchased anything. The menu is basically burgers and fries and nachos and hot dogs and ice cream. All things delicious to be sure, but not my normal fare. This past weekend however, I was in Buchanan to spend some time with my dad during a weekend trip home and we decided to poke our heads in and have a "snack". We ordered the loaded nachos, carnival fries, and a small side salad for me. The loaded nachos were actually really good - they have ground beef, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos and nacho cheese on them. They were warm and fresh and crispy. My dad devoured them. The carnival fries were amazeballs. I mean, they're the Buchanan carnival fries - need I say more?! Served with a spray bottle for vinegar on the side - YUM. Perfection. The little side salad was fresh and good - sparse - but with really good fresh lettuce, peppers, tomato and onion with crunchy fresh croutons and a choice of dressing. The prices are reasonable - $3-5 for everything and our waitress was adorable and super attentive and friendly. I still didn't get to try a shake here - but maybe one day. Plenty of on-street parking and the inside is decorated like a cute old soda shop complete with the soda fountain bar and a working juke box.

Came in Monday morning early and they fired up the grill for us and made us breakfast before they…read morewere even officially open for the day. Great eggs, yummy sausage patties and orange juice. Very friendly and good prices too.

We just happened to stop at a nearby gas station and noticed this place up on the hill. We decided…read moreto give it a try, and let me say--it was definitely worth the drive! The kiddos had the chicken nuggets and waffle fries. If you love Chick-fil-A nuggets, you'll love these. My wife ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap with salt and vinegar waffle fries. She wasn't a fan of the fries, but she absolutely LOVED the Caesar wrap. As for me, I had the burger, and it was FANTASTIC! It was huge, packed with flavor, and well worth the money. I was not disappointed at all. The waitresses were friendly, the food came out quickly, and the overall experience was excellent. I highly recommend this place, and we will definitely be back. Thank you from the Griggs Family from North Carolina!

My steak sub with peppers, onions and mushrooms was good, the fries were cooked well, the prices…read morewere reasonable and the service was just fine. A good lunch spot on our travels.

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. I didn't get photos of our food but the Mac n…read morecheese was very good. The bbq fries were so good they were hard to stop eating even after you were full. Their special burger with pork bbq and onion rings is huge! The sauce on that burger was so good. I definitely recommend that you stop by for friendly people and tasty food.

Great lunch/dinner spot right off 220! Home cooked food, pleasant ambiance, and friendly staff.read more

We ate dinner here 2 consecutive evenings and the food was delicious and service great! Highly…read morerecommend this restauran!

We've lived in the area for two weeks and have eaten here twice , should I say more. Excellent…read moremeals here, service is awesome and servers are friendly! We love it!

Our lunch at the Peaks of Otter Lodge restaurant was delicious today. The longtime buffet was not…read moreopen. My pan-seared trout with vegetables and and my husband's shrimp and grits were both properly cooked and very tasty. The one mile walk around Abbot Lake next to the Lodge after lunch was shady, paved and beautiful.

My apologies, but I spent $500 for two nights in a room copied from a Motel 6. The bathroom transom…read morewindow made of plex was busted so outside air flooded in. The old wall unit AC was loud and hard to adjust. The walls are not thick and the family with two little kids above us made quite a racket. The restaurant fare is reasonably priced but bland. And while hikers may love the trails, the pond is still and the viewshed, while lush, becomes routine. There is a no-refund policy, so buyer beware.

The food was down home delicious and the train station atmosphere directly added to the experience…read more Service was excellent and very friendly . Service

Vibe: 8/10 - it can get loud inside, but the theming is so nice! The outdoor area is also excellent…read more Service: 7/10 - kind, but can be very slow. Don't go in a rush! Value: 9/10 Black and bleu: 7.5/10 Greek steak salad: 8/10 Overall: 7.7/10 (3.85/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

Food was simple but delicious. The deviled strawberries were incredible; Something we'll try to…read morerecreate. Wait staff is super friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is cute and clean.

I've stopped here several times with my family, most recently with my partner. I will write the…read morereview based off my most recent visit. We visited on a Sunday, so it was understandably busy. That's pretty common for restaurants. One area that could use improvement I will note is the waiting/ host area. It felt somewhat disorganized, and guests seemed unsure where to stand or who was next in line. There was a host stand but no one there when we came in. Servers kept walking past. People were coordinating among themselves to determine the order of queue. Adding clearer signage or having a set host could help create a smoother experience for busy days. The food was average overall. Our waitress was friendly, and offered recommendations despite the busy time. After being seated, there was a wait before our drink order was taken. Honestly while waiting on my drink, I browsed the menu and already was ready to order by time they took our drinks. once that was taken, the food arrived within a reasonable timeframe. The restrooms were the biggest ick of our visit. They had single bathrooms with clear vacancy indicators on the doors with working locks. They were running low on toilet paper, dark, and there was a smell that was similar to a hot, sweaty gas station. On a positive note, plenty of parking with spaces both in front of the restaurant and in a larger lot on the side of the building. Signs to get to there were clear both on the highway exits and near the business. Overall, the experience was okay. I think we would come back for food and sit-down experience. The food was decent and convenient for a road stop, but i would highly suggest cleaning the bathrooms and strengthening the host/waiting area for rushes.