Food was excellent and the service was great. Would recommend reservations. Gets busy real quick…read more Would go again

Plenty of people have reviewed the food. We had a very good lunch, quite frankly better than what…read morewe had expected after missing the turn in and circling back. A quick google search led us to this, dare I use the cliche, "hidden gem". I had a great burger, my wife had a turkey Rueben she enjoyed. The prices are in keeping with the current economy and our service was pleasant and energetic if a bit scattered at times. We arrived right before the lunch rush, and it wasn't quite clear what their distribution of work was. Everyone was hustling, but there wasn't cohesion in the outcomes. All good, a very minor criticism from a retired executive struggling for things to fix. That's the review- you can stop there. The rest of this is observations about expectations and how I have often found places "out of time and place" in my many travels. I did a quick search, the original building was a Country Store, the restaurant came along in 1991. There was a total rebuild in 2004 that sought to capture some of the original character of the site, with modern materials, plumbing, electric etc. I am fascinated with what buildings used to be and how they served the population. There are a few things out of place in this small town off Interstate 85. I am not being a jerk city slicker, I grew up in an even smaller backwater about an hour north near Petersburg. After travelling all over we have settled in retirement in a sleepy little town in southern Illinois. The original Star Wars spoke so loudly to 14 year old me, I was Luke stuck on Tantoonie, not Disputanta, VA. The first thing that stuns a bit is an entire row of Tesla chargers, not sure if that's a response to road traffic or rich local families and their kids with Teslas instead of Camero's now. I say that because our 41% tip did not phase our server at all, so the analysis says that kind of cash flow is not a surprise to the staff. You get to the door and there is the satisfying old creek of a worn hinge, and too many operations between a bit of oil. [Side note, in this recent trip through IL, IN, OH, WV, MD, NC, KY, I came upon so many doors that need just a little bit of WD40 or silicone, and maybe a screw turn or two]. I suppose with the tough realities of business today, the little routine maintenance things just have to take a back seat. Not a big issue for doors, but it leads me (like I said bored retiree) to wonder about whether, pay me now or pay me later, maintenance is also wanting. Once inside there is this clever balance of dark wood, and natural light. It manages to look old and fresh at the same time. There are multiple rooms and the decor is rustic with a part Pub, part golf country club vibe. It seems like the place the town powerful come to for a 2 hour martini lunch, but people off the highway are welcome to visit, enjoy their meal and leave. I think that is a challenge that all small towns have in our current environment. We don't want the "outside world" to invade our imagined utopias. The menu would be at home in the tonier parts of Norfolk, or the dining district in Richmond. The staples are here, what we had was well executed. There is just enough culinary flair to tell you the cooks, if not formally trained, they have at least consulted some Youtube and Tik Tok guidance. Earlier in the trip in MD, my wife encountered a diner we used to enjoy that has gone full "fru-fru", adding ingredients to classic dishes in a nearly haphazard fashion as if an unwanted sauce now justifies a $3 price jump. That is not the case here at Kahill's, at first glance on a very busy menu, it seems like they made that same gamble. That is not the case, where Kahill's has made an adjustment it feels like a more organic modernization. We talked to the owner, business has been good, he has vision and drive and I wish them well. The next time we are in the area we will definitely visit again.

We got this catering style for a lunch for work. The stuffed shells were 10/10. The limoncello…read morecheesecake was the right amount of citrus and not too heavy. The corn poppers were unique and a good appetizer without being too fried.

Stopped in for some veal. I did not see scallopini on the menu, so I ordered parmigiana…read more The salad was not Italian in any way. I asked for salt and pepper, and the waitress pointed out where I had to get up and retrieve them - very odd. The wait staff were disinterested and hung out in the first booth most of the time. The bread was great. The veal was not good, at all. The red sauce is too tangy. One and done.

The food is great love the appetizer nice vibe you should check it out. CathyAnn Johnsonread more

Calamari and catfish are delicious! Sautéed yellow squash is…read morealso! Iced tea is delicious! I'll definitely return!

My friend just brought me back a huge birthday dinner from Lois' Kitchen and it's phenomenal (still…read moreworking through it lol). Fried raviolis, fried catfish, and fried banana cheesecake. They dice the coleslaw real fine, which I love. I only eat out a few times a year, so it's always nice when it tastes like home cooked but I don't have to be the one cooking it!

This place used to be good a few years back. You could get a decent burger and fries or fried fish…read more They also had home cooked sides. Last few times we went the service was awful and the food was overcooked. My macaroni salad was also warm so I did a hard pass on that. Most the staff seem nice but seem to take up the booths in the front so you sit in the back and there aren't any blinds open and no ceiling fans. It's really stuffy no matter where you sit. Probably not going back again.

Bad service bad food didn't have a good time. Vibes are bad in the place. Don't recommend it…read more There's another place near call fiesta Mexican is way better near the loves in South Hill.

We stopped for lunch while driving thru VA. We were surprised by the portion size for such a modest…read moreprice. The place is small and the parking lot is a bit of a challenge (our car bottomed out) but the food was worth the challenge. Very tasty. Service was a little slow but not really a problem.

Service was quick and polite. As for the food I got the Cajun wings and buffalo chicken pizza which…read moreboth had good flavor. The wings were nice and crispy.

I never write reviews but this hidden gem deserves a ticker tape parade. Blown away. Great…read moreservice. So clean you could eat off the floor. Food was delicious. Extremely fresh, nothing prepackaged or processed. Truly exceptional (and candidly unexpected given it is in a small town in an unassuming shopping center with very modest front and setting). We will be back, again and again.

A really pleasant dining experience. My son ordered the 1/2 lb smash burger; I had the half rack of…read moreribs, with a spicy peach sauce. They were both exceptional! My 17 yo couldn't finish his, and had to take it to go. Adding to that, the service was impeccable. Glasses kept filled with sweet tea, prompt and friendly attention. The place is spacious and clean. I will definitely be returning. I can't wait to try the seafood!

New management has improved dining experience. Fried chicken…read moreis wonderful and made to order. Coconut cake is a favorite.

This is the 3rd time I have tried to eat at this restaurant and they were supposed to be open and…read morewere not! No online notice are anything! I am tired of wasting my fuel and time!

Best wings ever!!! Very good service. Location easy to pickup orders. Call ins well provided!read more