Not only did The River Burger Bar serve up an absolutely amazing burger, but the service was also…read moreoutstanding. I currently live in Oregon, but had come to the area where I grew up for family business. Admittedly, the time difference has always been very challenging for me whenever I return east, so I forget to eat until it's usually just about or past closing time for most joints. The staff didn't bat an eye when I sheepishly saddled in 30min to closing; hoping to not go to bed hungry...again. I was graciously served a juicy, flavorful burger with the warm, southern?/Appalachian? charm I don't realize I miss til I'm back home & it's right in front of me. The interior is comfy & no-nonsense. Don't change a thing folks!

The River is a Burger Bar located on Wayne Avenue in Downtown Waynesboro, VA…read more Happy hour is Mon - Fri 3 pm to 5 pm with $1 off of select beer on tap and glasses of wine. They have a great choice of Craft Beer on tap! The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. The service is good. The food is good. The patties are pre-formed and you can choose from a variety of cheese to have on your burger. The toppings on the burger were very fresh. The burgers were topped with nice leaf lettuce and a red tomato. I was very pleased with the tomato! It comes with a pickle on the side too! They make homemade potato chips to go along with your burger. There are several items you can choose from to go with your burger in lieu of the homemade chips such as fries, tots, onion rings, etc. Since the fries are not hand cut, I prefer the tater tots. They were very good. Wishing the river would consider hand-patted burgers and hand-cut fries with options to have on the side such as a special signature sauce, aioli, parmesan topping, truffle topping, etc. This would knock it out of the park!

I've passed by this spot a thousand times and never thought to go in--tucked, as it is, in the…read morecorner of a large parking lot and abutted by big box stores, it didn't necessarily call out to me. Well thank goodness I finally decided to nip in to 3rd Generations Grill last evening for a hot meal and a cold beer after a long day. I was quite happy with the experience. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the dining room is large, open, and features a nice bar at the back with a decent selection of draft beer (sadly no dark options for the porter- and brown ale-loving crowd) and sundry spirits. The walls are plastered with rock & roll posters (they get extra credit for the Ziggy Stardust poster on the left side of the room as you enter) and the space is clean and well lit without being antiseptic and blazing. I think with a larger crowd (it was a bit sparse on my visit) the room could be a bit loud, so if quiet is your thing maybe plan for a low traffic time. After negotiating a workaround for the QR code-based online menu (I deduct a full star if that's my only option for ordering because I think it's poor service), I ordered the Generator burger from my very friendly, helpful, and service-forward bartender. What's great is I told him what I was looking for and he competently guided me to one of the best burgers I've had in a while. Double smashed patty, double bacon, cheese, onion. I added lettuce and tomato because I want to dupe myself into believing I had a vegetable that evening. Comes with side of their hand-cut fries and is a hearty portion of well prepared food. When I say this is a two-handed-eat-over-the-plate-like-a-caveman burger, that's exactly what it is. Thing is a monster of beautiful beef and bacon and cheese (sorry vegans, try again). Oh, and the food came out in good time--not fast food, but good food fast. I have a minor quibble with the fries which, while hand cut and nicely seasoned, were a bit under and kinda soggy. Not inedible, but could be better. I think if they blanched the fries before the final cook they'd achieve a crispier outside with that nice cushy potato centre you want in a French fry. But that's the only quibble. Service: six stars Food: four stars Ambiance: four stars Value: five stars I'll be going back again, for sure. No photos this time because I am a pig man and I tend to eat half my plate before my brain says, "hey! Yelp review inbound!"

Met my dad in Waynesboro for lunch and picked this place based on google and yelp reviews. It's a…read moresmall place with a rock and roll atmosphere. The bartender was also server and was very friendly. He is why it is 4 stars. The food was pretty good. My burger was cooked well and the fries were very good. Dad enjoyed his fried shrimp. Bathroom was clean and it wasn't busy for lunch on a Thursday. Looks like they have fun things in the evenings. I would go back if I'm in the area.

We are group of sisters in town for a sister's weekend and stumbled on this great place! The beer…read morewas great, the atmosphere was fun, and they were extremely busy but handled it beautifully & brought out some great food! The nachos were killer! We hope to be back one day! Also, Melissa you are wonderful and a great business owner - from the 4 sisters who turned you into an Uber on your way home :)

I came on vacation and was looking to find a nearby brewery. I had read reviews from previous…read morepeople and one of them was a bloke named Brian. He was not only funny but incorrect about this place. Yes it's a brewery which means no attached restaurant! It was super neighborhood vibe . Loved it Brian ! Food was ordered in separate area yes that's correct and pretty decent. It's a brewery

Heaven on a hot summer day We were looking for a good lunch special and found so much more. The…read morestaff was so warm and friendly, the cashier made suggestions and offered samples of their ice cream selection as we waited. The burger was exceptional juice burger, best hamburger bun I've ever had. Amazing service ,delicious food, its a great place for the whole family.

Service is good. Food is over cooked…read more Milkshakes are lumpy. Onion rings are overcooked and lumped together.

The food was excellent and the Service was friendly. The…read moreband was great. The Loya Brothers, especially the blonde haired bass player.

Second time we've been here both returning from the shore…read more Forgot: Edit. VERY pet friendly. First, the service is excellent and speedy. I appreciated the selection of local beers on draft too. Found prices to be very reasonable these days. Next, the sides are out of this world. The green beans and collard greens really compete with the best Grammy homemade ones. Mac and cheese, hush puppies, and chicken tenders were on point. I thought the portion sizes were good for $3 sides. I had the ahí tacos and a side of brisket. lol. I wanted to try the brisket! The tacos has a nice flavor with an excellent sauce but the tuna was unseasoned. The biggest issue is the taco sat in juices from the toppings and became soggy quickly. A little easier on the toppings and it would be a really good dish. The brisket. Man if you hype up your bbq it better be on point. It was not. Crazy crazy dry and not really tender either. I got the flavor they intended with the oak smoke but that was really poorly cooked brisket. If you can find a good main dish everything else is lined up for a great meal. Maybe make a meal of the sides? :)

Absolute GEM! Ignore other comments about plate size and just go for the flavors, it's well worth…read moreit. Plates are small, more like tapas size. Adored our servers! This place is so cool in our area because it's the relaxed feel of the Valley, but upscale and complex flavors and dishes. Very unique in our area, and so appreciated! Get the pimiento cheese, the crackers are homemade and so unique, it's also the biggest small plate, great starter. Fried chicken was brined so well, and cooked perfectly with great crust. Tuna tartare was great, hot and cold, with caviar, great bites. We got a pasta with a gochujang sauce that was crazy amazing, perfectly balanced! Finished with a burger and the wagyu, both incredible! Umami in the burger, just a classic, and the pickled ramps made the steak dish perfect!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!…read more This is a darling restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. The staff is 100% invested in all aspects and the experience. Chef has a seasonal menu and it is every evolving. I went three nights in a row and tried almost everything. If you want exceptional food and service you MUST go to the Shack. Ask for Ash or Siobhan!!

This is now becoming one of our favorite restaurants! It is cheerful and clean and it was warm on a…read morecold rainy day. They had Brunswick Stew but I opted for chicken and waffles. It was to die for. So much for WW today. My friend ordered a tuna fish salad sandwich and it was the biggest tuna sandwich I had ever seen. Service is pretty much self serve but if you need help they will provide it. Staff are always friendly. If you haven't been here you need to come asap. They are doing it right

I'm in town for the night, and I love a good local place. The 6 foot rooster is what caught my…read moreattention. Simple menu, from burgers to fried chicken. Friendly staff, good food, and reasonably priced.

My dad is absolutely obsessed with this place and has talked about it for years and I just had the…read morechance to try it out last week while we were in Staunton for the Harry Potter Festival. The restaurant is an old school American diner and the entire concept is awesome. You can either go up front and order or pick up the phone next to your table and order like that which is neat. The servers/staff were really nice and some of them even kept our 11 month old baby occupied/entertained. The food was really good, I got the superburger and a mushroom and Swiss burger. Both were incredibly good and flavorful. My wife did a build your own burger and loved it. Our child had a grilled cheese and was very content. Will definitely be back here to try the rest of their menu.

Wrights is wild. It's a staple of Staunton, and everyone knows about it. It feels like a portal in…read moretime, and that's rad. Diner vibes, but not put on, with memorabilia on display from their long tenure here. You order from a land line phone at your table, or even from your car, and kids meals come in unique boxes to make the little ones happy. None of the food they serve is particularly amazing, but none of it is bad either. It's solid and will fill you up. But the star of the show are the prices. I live in Richmond, and you can't get lunch anywhere for under $15/person. Here, that $15 will cover two meals easily. And it really is a good place for the whole family.

How I ended up here: I happened to be in Waynesboro on Wednesday and had free time in the evening…read more I ended up at planet fitness but decided to skip the gym and ride my Segway F3 to Sunset Park. Little did I know, I was about to have a Beer and Music.! I saw HAPP Coffee, (my favorite local craft coffee) But they were closed. Shortly after was Basic City Beer. I rode down the curvy driveway and parked in the Premium Scooter Spacing reserved for the big boys on music nights. The Experience: As soon as I walked in, one of the bartenders came around the bar and showed me his tattoo of The Used, coincidentally the same band t shirt I was wearing. We exchanged names and Trystan poured me up a Basic Ought Dark(yet light). He told me BuckCherry was playing at The Foundry (connected to the brewery). Me being an event videographer, I asked the ticketing booth at the Foundry if they needed anyone to shoot. Due to Artist Contracts I was not allowed. I headed back to the bar and this time, Cayla served me up The Lady (6th Lord Variant). Service so far had been great! I'm drinking on my Beer and one of the Foundry management comes and tells me there was a free ticket someone left at the counter that couldn't make it. I could have it but couldn't use any fancy equipment. I shoot on my IPhone and I was absolutely wowed with such genuity from this place. Thank you all for such a memorable time in Waynesboro.

I came here on a Sunday afternoon and had a great time. They brew a wide variety of beers so you…read morearen't just stuck with 15 variations of IPAs. I especially liked the dark lager, which had almost a porter or stout taste with the lighter flavor of a lager. They also have a couple of guest taps here meaning they serve a couple of beers from other breweries. You can get half pours of the beers so you can try more types without getting too full. It was Sunday so of course they had football on, I was able to grab a seat on their well worn but very comfortable couch in the arcade room and enjoy my beverages while watching some football. They also have outdoor seating if you want to sit outside when the weather is good. The arcade room is large and has a variety of old school arcade games including skee ball, air hockey, basketball, football, pinball, and some video games. They're worth a try but don't expect to be as good at them as you were as a kid. Service was very friendly here and I'll come back here next time I'm in the area.

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when walking into Bottles while staying in town. Someone…read morehad described it as a low rent Dave and Busters, and I think I expected that, games designed to rip you off, focus on those, and bad food. I found, instead, a really nice, fun place. The main area is mostly open seating around a few games -- it was an autumn night, and inside, there's actually not much game stuff. A karaoke stage, a pool table, a few video games. You get your food here. Like I said, I expected instant food and for it to taste like it came out if the microwave. It took about fifteen minutes, maybe a bit more, and I was feeling annoyed. Then it came out. This is not food that is prepared instantly. And it's really GOOD. I ordered Buffalo wings, and ... I'm a bit of a wing snob. I'm not exaggerating when I say these were among the best wings I've ever had. Crispy, perfectly cooked, moist inside, and just the right spice with good flavour? Yum! The nachos, fully loaded, were good, though perhaps not as distributed as could be. But, also a good variety of tops, and everything tasty. The cheese curds were also good, though I thought the marinara was a bit of a downer. Guys, Russian dressing, spicy mayo, tiger sauce... marinara is for mozz sticks. Whatever. They're still good. While it was cool out, I spent some time checking out the outdoors area. There's some fire pits, more karaoke, and the bulk of the games. It would be a lot more fun on a nice night, but it was chilly and I bailed early.

Wow!!! I wish that I had taken a picture of our food, but I was too hungry and anxious to get into…read morethe eye candy of a divine burger! I ordered the donut burger and of my goodness...sooo good! It's messy, so have a napkin with you!! This burger is one of the best I've had! My daughter ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and she's said that it was really really good!!! This was our first time ordering from Bottles and they did not disappoint! Can't wait to enjoy their food again! Spectacular!!!!