Every time I am up this way, I make sure I come to Thunderbird Cafe. Service, atmosphere and most…read moreimportantly the food is excellent as always! -Thank you Cheyenne, great service.

Thunderbird Café, a local gem right off the main road and super close to Massanutten Resort. The…read morediner-style vibe is lively, fast-paced, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. Kevin (yes, we're naming names!) was hands down one of the best servers--friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations that had us ready to come back before we even left. Must-haves: Chicken tenders, Waffles,Fried potatoes, don't skip the variety of mimosa flavors--they're the perfect brunch bonus

Exactly what you would hope for and expect from classic soul food. Fried chicken was crunchy and…read moredelicious. Potato wedges crispy and perfectly seasoned. Can tell she takes time and puts her passion into her cooking. Stella herself was the only one there. Clean and felt like being at home in your kitchen. Small eating/waiting area with about 10 seats. She was very friendly.

Want a good and hearty meal made fresh? Stella's is your place. Everything was delicious and the…read moreprices are good.

We stopped at the Country Cafe on our way out of Warm Springs. We had been staying at the Omni,…read morewhich is really pricey and wanted an easy and inexpensive breakfast before hitting the road. I think our total bill was less than a single plate at the Omni, for 2 breakfasts and 2 beverages. I think we were in around 10 AM on a Saturday. There was one server and maybe one person in the kitchen, so service was really slow. I had eggs, toast, hashbrowns and orange juice. Decent sized portions, really attractive prices, everything was hot. I love a good diner so was overall a happy camper. I think they prefer cash, but they did have a card option.

Country Cafe is where the locals go for good, fresh food at amazing prices. Salad bar was fresh and…read morecold. The Spinach with hot bacon dressing was yummy and the catfish was done perfectly. Don't forget to try the peanut butter pie!

After stopping for the night after a long drive, we started looking for a place for dinner and…read morefound Kathy's. Food was good and service pleasant. Ambiance was nice, we were the only ones eating at the time. If you'd like to see Confederate memorabilia, you will like Kathy's I would also recommend Shenandoah Caverns.

We randomly stopped here after going to Luray and headed to the nearby battlefield and it was a…read moregreat choice. I'd never had fried bologna, which i honestly thought wasn't a real food. But it's real and it was really good. Husband thought the burger and hot dog were top notch. Both came with chips and a pickle. And the price was excellent - less than Subway or McDonald's or the like. My only complaint is that I will probably never be in the area again.

We were out wandering around Wardensville and looking for somewhere to eat dinner. Short excursion…read moreout to Lost River we came across this diner! Reuben's are my typical go to sandwich places, and I honestly have to say this was one of the best ones I've ever had in my lifetime. The meat was so tender it just melted as you ate it. My wife raved about the meatloaf she ordered also. We grabbed two slices of pie from the case to go after dinner. The ambience was incredible. The waitress was great as well. We are definitely looking forward to making trips out here to eat again very soon!

The food was pretty good. The only negative is that they don't allow dogs even outside on their…read morefront porch but that's ok probably owner preference. We would come back our server was great. The outside patio is by the main road but we enjoyed the Mountain View.

Wayside chicken has it. And I don't know what it is, but it's got it. I usually go for their big…read moreeater-1 breast, 2 thighs, 1 leg and 1 wing. With that comes rolls which are equally high quality and fresh, not obviously reheated from a fridge like your fast food chicken establishments. I wish I could speak more about the sides, but the mashed potatoes are so on point I've never had anything else. Location is a bit tight for parking-mind your timing when you go. It's near the university and I've been stuck in traffic when they block off the roads for football games. Also note hours-they're closed Sunday and Monday and aren't open late. But no hyperbole-best fried chicken in Charlottesville

The chicken was bland, very little seasoning. The macaroni and cheese tasted like Wawa macaroni and…read morecheese. The banana pudding was a little runny. The employees were very friendly, though. The parking lot can get very crowded.

I've only tried the chicken and waffles, but they never disappoint. The sweet potato waffle with…read morethe cinnamon is absolutely amazing, and the chicken is always crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I also tried the bread pudding. I love bread pudding, but this one just wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. The café itself is small, cozy, and welcoming. They have a small bar area, indoor seating, and a customer restroom that's tucked away in the back. When I stopped in, there were several people dining in, and it had a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Down Home Cafe, especially if you're looking for a comforting brunch or a laid-back Sunday meal. I'll definitely be back for those chicken and waffles! Oh! Open parking!

Excellent food and outstanding service. The shrimp and grits were flavorful and perfectly prepared,…read moreand the cornbread was delicious. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

First of all, I ordered a white fish sandwich. The fish was so hard. I could barely chew it. It was…read moreovercooked. It's not as good as the sandwich I used to get there when she was located on Memorial Avenue this Timberlake Road location is not up to par like the old one get a new cook

5 Star and then some ! How about the best southern cooking in Lynchburg. Vals is it. I had the beef…read moreliver n onions and I could tell cooked to order. The greens are some of the best I've ever had,(and that's including mine) They remember their customers and if Val has time, she will come out and make sure you are happy. Stewed tomatoes are a little sweet for me but I'll eat em up. Take lessons people, she know how to make fried chicken n keep it moist. TY for moving to Timberlake Rd, so much closer for my folks and I'll come by every time I'm in town.

The service was great -- we had two gentlemen assist us, and I believe one was the owner. They were…read morepersonable, friendly, and most importantly attentive. My drink was never left empty. I ordered a Reuben sandwich with coleslaw. They make their own Thousand Island dressing and coleslaw, all using fresh ingredients. The corned beef was sliced thin and perfectly cooked. It was a very good Reuben, and the coleslaw was fantastic. (If you love Reubens, you definitely know when a place shouldn't be allowed to make one -- The Fountain Grill gets a solid stamp of approval.) As for the atmosphere, it's a simple, booth-style family restaurant -- comfortable and intimate. I liked the place and the people.

What a gastronomic delight! We were welcomed by the owner, Wally. He and his family members and…read morestaff immediately began to share their contagious joy! We were treated as treasured family guests! The food was soooo good! Everything is completely prepared in house and they are, as they should be, very proud of their creations! All of this and very easy on the wallet. We waited 20 minutes for this wonderful experience. Wally awarded us a delectable and generous piece of chocolate cake for our time! We found this wonderful restaurant on Yelp. It was close to the hotel where we were staying and parking our car on the first leg of our journey to Madrid. We will definitely return next week when we retrieve our car! Buon appetito!

I will only attest for the food I had mash potatoes, fried shrimp and Caesar salad and I tasted a…read morechicken tender. Thee batter was perfect however the food ALL THE FOOD had no flavor at all not even salt . I asked for melted butter and was served the artificial butter sauce that also was tasteless The service was awful we waited long periods of time and i believe it's a host issue and not the server so much, when I hosted I was responsible for assigning tables. The server was lovely the service was out terrible. The ambiance was nice although it smelled of that dirty kitchen water smell restaurants gets, like the way Applebees use to smell just funky. The staff was very lovely. Oh and the bathrooms are DISGUSTING.

01.04.25. We had actually planned to go to a different restaurant but the traffic on Plank Road was…read morea mess, with many emergency vehicles and bumper-to-bumper slow traffic. Cheddar's was nearby, and we hoped that the traffic situation would be resolved by the time we finished our lunches. (It was). We were seated quickly, and were given our menus and two yummy honey butter croissants (gratis, 440 calories). I opted for the Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad ($12.49), which features lemon pepper chicken, penne pasta, romaine lettuce and croutons (860 calories). My rating for this dish is 3/5. It was fine, but a little heavy on the dressing, and light on the chicken. It was as advertised, but a bit boring with so few ingredients. My husband opted for the Chicken Alfredo which was served with garlic bread ($14.79). This dish also included penne pasta, broccoli, and homemade Alfredo sauce (1,540 calories). My husband also rated his meal as 3/5. He said it was good enough but feels that Olive Garden has similar meals that are a better value because they include unlimited salad and breadsticks. We were seated in a booth in a separate room on the left, that felt quite isolated. In fact, if another couple wasn't seated near us, we not have seen our waitress or the activity of the restaurant again. Finally, a personal pet peeve for this and some other restaurants .... There has been increased pressure to tip more generously. The suggested gratuity "provided for your convenience" on the receipt first listed 22%, then 20%, and finally 18%. The old standard of 15% seems to have disappeared. Parking was free and plentiful, and provided easy access to/from Plank Road.