This was our second visit to this hidden gem in just five weeks. We live in New Jersey and vacation…read moreat Smith Mountain Lake, and we've made this restaurant a special stop whenever we travel through the area. The food and service are outstanding. Brian was our server both times, and he even remembered what we ordered on our previous visit--a level of hospitality that's hard to find. I had the salmon, which was cooked perfectly, and my wife happily ordered the crab cakes again because they were just as delicious as she remembered. P.S. Don't leave without trying the Dreamsicle cheesecake--it was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal!

Wished we lived closer to this place and was not just visiting for the weekend! Everything about…read morethis place from the ambience, waitstaff, 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 popped 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!

We had the opportunity to enjoy Easter brunch here, and it delivered the kind of experience you…read morehope for on a holiday morning. The atmosphere struck the right balance. Upscale without being stiff, comfortable without losing that polished feel. I ordered the jambalaya, and it was a standout. Well layered flavor, not overly heavy, with a nice balance of spice and richness. The proteins were cooked properly and the vegetables still had structure, which matters in a dish like that. It felt intentional, not just thrown together for a brunch menu. Across the table, the Eggs Benedict was equally strong. The hollandaise was smooth and properly seasoned, not overly lemony or thick, and the eggs were cooked right where they should be. That is often where places miss, but this one didn't. Dessert was where things really elevated. The strawberry cheesecake was clean, bright, and not overly sweet, with a good texture that held together without being dense. The chocolate Rasberry glutin-free dessert torte, was rich in the right way. Deep chocolate flavor without crossing into heavy or overwhelming. Service was attentive without hovering, and timing between courses was well paced, which is not easy on a busy holiday like Easter. Overall, this is a place that clearly pays attention to execution. Not just presentation, but flavor, balance, and consistency. That is what separates a good brunch from one you remember. We will be back.

Sub par. Save your money. There's a reason that nobody is ever there. We had breakfast and it was…read moredeplorable. If you can't get breakfast right I'm not even going to think how you handle lunch or dinner. The server seemed more interested in being on her phone than answering a few questions about the menu or bringing out our food, a timely fashion

While in town for my niece's college graduation, my mom and I stopped here just for dessert. The…read moregirls at the hostess station were distracted so we kind of stood there waiting to be seated for an unnecessary amount of time. Annoyed me slightly! This place also had an odd smell. Sitting outside on their patio was appealing to me and more pleasant than dining inside. The weather was perfect during our visit! Our server was prompt in taking our orders. She did a good job throughout. I got the chocolate cake and my mom got the strawberry cheesecake. Both were equally delicious!!! The portions were huge and the prices were pretty cheap. The Neighbors Place is a great family friendly restaurant. I was very impressed with their overall food and drink menu options. My only regret is not coming here sooner. Highly recommend!

Writing a 2 star review makes me SO sad. But, our experience did too. I understand a busy weekend,…read morebut service was really slow and a but inattentive. The restaurant seems a but busy inside, too, but has a nice outdoor area. Aside from that, the food was okay. Our appetizer was burnt (potato skins) and our entrees were.. also okay. Not my favorite spot to dine. But maybe just an off day?

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.

Befriended an owner and a bartender and all i got was a stupid t shirt…read more Would reccomend, good music, food and people.

Fun reuse of an old firehouse. Place was very busy. Can only…read moreget service by lining up at bar. Beer varieties were great...everyone in our party liked their selection. I had the Blood Orange, yum! There was live music inside which was a nice backdrop to the evening. Having to wait in line to get beer was the only ehh for us.

Well, looking at all the reviews provided we decided to try out Benjamin's. We really wanted a…read moresteak, but recent rating on another steakhouse recommended caused us to look elsewhere--so we picked Benjamins. It was a pleasant experience, rustic look, casual--we had only been there one time before We had a shrimp appetizer, it was fantastic, huge shrimp, recommend asking for extra O'Bay spices if you order this. Then, we had a surf and turf with baked potato, steak was excellent (tender, good flavor), crab cake was acceptable but could have been better (estimate 6.5 out of 10). I ordered a seafood trio with salmon, crab cake, and crab legs. Crab Legs came with one cluster of snow crabs (they were not warm by the time I got to them and had been dried out (maybe overcooked?) and I would score them about a 4.5 on a score of 1-10). The amazing part of the meal was the Brussel Sprouts (wow, so tasty). salmon was ok, small portion, and cole slow was good. So it may sound as if I am critical of some of the food, but overall I say it was a great experience. Service was great, The thing I noticed about the clientele and ambiance is there were many people that come here regularly on Friday evenings--many of the people seemed to know each other and they were enjoying the evening--again great place!

Great service by Katie!! Food also great. Love their onion…read morerings We love it here because we can bring our Shar pei and sit outside.

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.

I was very disappointed with the so called Chicago Hotdog. First of all the quality of the dog was…read moresuspect. Then the bun was not steamed, no poppyseeds, no sport peppers, and certainly no celery salt. They should be ashamed to sell this. I won't waste any more money here.

Great atmosphere. The steak and salad was awesome!…read more Service was great also! Clean, great ambience.

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.