always a wonderful experience here. The food, the presentation, the people, and the atmosphere are…read moresecond to none! one of my favorite places and I make sure to come here whenever I'm in town.

As a commuter through the state of Virginia, I easily could have stopped at one of innumerable NOVA…read morerestaurants, or in Charlottesville, but I determined that this place in relatively rural Culpepper was worth a shot. The owners have a separate Thai restaurant downtown; this noodle-focused pan-Asian place is newer. I tried to manage expectations, but was impressed in every respect. The brick corner building has received an interesting buildout and Bose speakers trumpet mood music. The menu is broad and includes some vegan options. I ordered some dumplings, which I wouldn't have done if I'd known how huge the entree would be, but the dumplings were excellently presented with vegetable garnish and I ate them quickly. They offer a series of tropical fruit drinks, and I got one with longan, which is a little like lychee; the beverage came in its own bottle and had several whole longan fruits in it and was sweet and strongly flavored. Despite the strong start, I still expected less from my ramen that what I ultimately got. Even a good premium ramen bowl rarely has the beautiful array of vegetable toppings I got here, including pickled ginger, kimchi, mushrooms, corn, and bok choy. Ample tofu was provided for protein and the noodles were of a green kale-infused variety. I was offered dried pepper for seasoning and a spice tray if I needed it, but the thought barely occurred to me. It was an enormous bowl and I ended up taking some of it to go. I was easily going to give them the five stars even before they offered me a complimentary dessert that was a little bit like a sticky mochi. The one thing I'd ask is that they label the menu a bit more clearly as I got the sense that a lot of the general Thai dishes could be vegan but it wasn't as clear as I would have liked it to be. But the quality and variety of flavors was as good as I could possibly ask for.

This restaurant is set in a house that has been beautifully altered and expanded to accommodate the…read moredining space, giving it a unique and inviting atmosphere. We really enjoyed starting our dinner with happy hour, which offers a nice selection of drinks and appetizers. The real highlight here, though, is the fresh seafood! The steamed blue crabs were absolutely the star of the meal. They were seasonal male crabs, incredibly fresh, and full of solid meat. The large crabs were quite impressive in size, too! It is hard to find restaurants in Northern Virginia that serve fresh blue crabs this delicious, so this was a real treat. We also ordered the spiced shrimp, which was very fresh and flavorful. The Alaskan king crab legs were pretty good as well, with several clusters included in the order, making it a generous portion. The margaritas were really good, and we ended the meal with the peanut butter pie for dessert. It was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to finish our dinner! Overall, if you are looking for fresh seafood, especially seasonal steamed blue crabs in Northern Virginia, this restaurant is definitely worth checking out. We really enjoyed our meal and would come back for the crabs and that delicious peanut butter pie!

Came here with mom and sisters. We were seated right away on Saturday but we came around 5:15 pm…read more The place wasn't full yet. They don't take reservations. We ordered fried calamari. It came with a hot marinara sauce. It was delicious. My mother ordered broiled flounder with baked potatoes and salad. I ordered make my own 3 items which included fried Soft shell crab, fired scallops and crab cake with sides of baked potatoes and onion rings. All dishes came with hush puppies. My sister had fried oysters. They said the broiled flounder had no taste. I liked all my dishes though the crab cake was saltier for me than I normally like. They give you all sorts of sauce and special butter for the baked sweet potatoes. The waitress was really nice and came back and refilled my soda a lot. It's an old restaurant and the ambience is lots of people come here for seafood. Considering it's not close to any sea, it's pretty good. I forgot to take photos to share. When we left around 6:30 the parking lot was full and people were waiting for tables.

Piedmont Steakhouse exceeded our expectations! The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and perfect for a…read moredate night or special occasion. The lamb chops were phenomenal, the tortellini soup and fresh house salad were delicious, and both the filet and tomahawk steak were cooked perfectly. Every dish was full of flavor, and the quality of the steaks really stood out. A special shoutout to our server, Kayla, for her attentive and friendly service. It was also great seeing our friend and owner, Duck, whose passion for the restaurant is evident in every detail. The photos speak for themselves, but the food was even better than it looks. We'll definitely be back!

We were in Culpeper at dinner time on the way back to Northern Virginia from Lynchburg area so we…read morelooked for places to eat. We chose Piedmont Steakhouse. I love the decor and ambiance of this restaurant. They asked if we had reservations but we did not. We didn't have to wait long for a table. We both ordered steak. One of the best ribeyes I've had. Service was terrific. I'm glad we stopped by!

Amazing crabs!!! Steamed hot and fresh. Yummy desserts too! Will return to sample some other items…read morein the near future.

Boondocks has great food & service. It's definitely worth the drive, especially to support local!…read more Highly recommend to everyone

I do not say this lightly: this was best fried shrimp I've ever had. Also the best crabcake and…read morefried catfish that have ever graced my palate. The sides were perfection. Just look at the photos- you can see the perfection. Family owned- there were three (maybe four) generations behind the counter and we watched them bread and fry the shrimp and cook everything on demand. Nothing is frozen or pre made. The guys were friendly and fun to chat with; felt like you're at home. This is by far the best soul food seafood restaurant I've ever been to, and besides one other place in Front Royal that offers very different fare it's the best place to get a meal. Please visit this establishment so they stay in business forever. This is the food we all deserve.

My cousin and I were in town for a hiking trip and wanted a post hike meal. We discovered this…read moreplace and decided to dine in. It was a great choice, especially since I was in the mood for some soul food! I ordered the catfish platter, which came with two sides (mac n cheese and collard greens), and a couple hush puppies. It was a hefty amount for $20! It's enough to save and eat for another meal. My cousin ordered the shrimp po' boy, which she allowed me to try some. It was also very delicious, but it was a bit on the salty side. Overall, we were very pleased, and I will definitely stop by again when I'm next in the area.

"Is this heaven? No, it's Green Ribbon in Culpeper, VA" This…read moreis my reflection on my 2nd visit to Culpeper, visiting Green Ribbon. The wide and open spaces, the relaxing views, the tremendous customer service, and delicious food and drinks. It's the norm here. And in Culpeper County, people wave at you when they drive by. What a friendly place! I'm looking forward to the next visit, and the next, etc.. It was nice to see Claudia again as well as Vicki, and I met Abbie. Claudia was the first one I met at my first visit. She is a wonderful person. Always so kind. Vicki recommended my meal today. Such a delicious meal. Abbie has been part of this awesome team for 2 years and encouraged Claudia to work there. The consistency is incredible. Dave

Go for the vibes and enjoy your libations and eat the food to stave of being too tipsy. I went…read morefor the food and definitely thought it was a little too salty but if i had some adult beverages it would have been perfect. Enjoy this gem! Cheers!

If you are looking for a place to eat in the area, stop reading reviews, get in the car, and head…read morestraight to Crabby Maggie's! Five enthusiastic stars up for everything! We had to drop off some items in the area and wanted to get dinner before heading back, so we looked over the menu and reviews. It seemed like it would be perfect for seafood lovers, and we were able to snag one of the last tables available. From the time we walked in, the service was amazing. The staff made great recommendations, checked on us frequently without being intrusive, and made sure we were enjoying our first experience there. Even the other customers were super friendly and told us they had been coming back for years for the great food and service. We both loved our meals. The breading on my fish was really crispy (a recommendation from the server), and the hush puppies were delicious. The portions were very generous, and I really enjoyed my leftovers the next day! The decor there is also super cute. They have several old soda machines outside and adorable crab-themed items inside and outside. Even though it's a bit of a drive, we both agreed that it will be well worth another trip in the future!

Don't get the crab cake. 75% filler. The atmosphere was very casual, but the staff were amiable…read moreand fun! I'd recommend them to anyone; but again, don't get the crab cake.

Food was great! Khatera was awesome! She was very attentive…read moreand engaging. Will definitely be coming back.

Found this place here on Yelp. Great find in Haymarket. A/C was getting a little overworked on this…read morehot summer afternoon. Ordered my first beer 3 minutes before the 2:00 happy hour start, but was not advised of this. Service remained a little spotty. Happy hour food was great. Daughter and I shared hush puppies ($6) and the Smoked Whitefish Crostini ($9). We each had a huge Crabcake Slider ($15 each). Totally worth it. One of the best crabcakes I've ever had. Recommend stopping in, especially for a late lunch during the 2-5 happy hour, Tuesday- Friday!

I love this place! Someone recommended I try Public Fish & Oyster for the oysters and happy hour. I…read moremissed the happy hour but the food, drinks, vibes, and service was amazing. For drinks, I had the Happy Monday and it was delicious. For food, I had the Connecticut Style lobster roll and a side salad... it was soooo delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a cute and lowkey vibe with delicious food. Oh, and Eric was my server/bartender and he was equally amazing. 10/10 would recommend!

What an experience. By myself on business. Bar was full, or so I thought! Danny cleared a spot and…read morehad me seated in less than a minute. Which is also why, unfortunately I don't have pictures. This place is so on point with service. Danny making the drinks and his oyster shucker getting it done quickly to the back of the house bringing out my lobster bisque. Oysters were spot on. But the bisque. One of the best flavors. To Danny's credit I asked about the clam chowder or the bisque. He said they were both great but very different. Off his description I chose the bisque. OMG! With my issues I need to be safe and this was so good. The food, the environment, but most importantly the service was great. If you are here, sit at the bar and hope that Danny's there and in charge. He gets it.

Happy to review not only the fantastic smashed burger, oh so tasty fries, incredible maple sauce…read morebut the perfectly fried cheese curds. I'm a gurl who normally says a big huge hell no to cheese of any sort. The curds deep fried absolutely YES, would need to be on my rotation. The assortment of beverages were terrific I chose cucumber, my friend she picked dragonfruit loved it!! Did I mention unlimited pours on drinks. Extra nice to see the lack of sodas (coke - Pepsi etc) If we lived close by Graze to Griddle We would be weekly customers. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Julie Rose Sawyer

Coming down from a ten mile old rag loop, my dad and I were craving some high quality flavorful…read moreburgers. Graze to Griddle delivered with each bite, taking smash burgers and elevating them beyond the concept. The staff were lovely and informative with my quick allergen questions, and while the seats are close together the AC was a helpful respite from the hot day. If you're in the area, definitely stop by!