Stumbled (not literally) into this place after seeing a short play at a church. Didn't want fast food and this looked promising. I wasn't too hungry, but the family... Daughter got regular wings, Mrs. got bbq, fries, and the pimento mac&cheese, I got the chili. Everything, including our server (Jenny?) was great. The M&C was surprisingly good - neither of us had come across it before. The wings were respectable. The fries were 'double-fried' (better than BK). And the chili had just the right amount of spice; little bit for the tongue, little bit for the throat. Bathroom was very clean; especially liked the tool box on the wall to hold cleaning supplies (I'm not allowed to redecorate the downstairs loo ) Go here. read more

We got here pretty late and we are just getting what left from the kitchen as most of the food was already out of the menu. We ordered birria and bbq but we were more on disappointed on continues wrong order being served or the food wasn't tasty as much we expected. The service was good nothing really special. I remember our server hasn't eaten yet straight from the start of her shift due to people traffic. I just hope that this should not happen as it also reflects on how they communicate with customers. The place is nice have outdoor, indoor and bar sitting. read more

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My husband and I went here after taking pictures at Shenandoah National Park and we really enjoyed the our time! I'm very picky with who's pulled pork I eat, but theirs was amazing along with the pulled chicken and brisket. They were out of a few things on the menu by the time we got there in the afternoon, but it didn't ruin our time there. I think the price points for the sharable/combo platters are so worth it! The staff were kind, helpful, and attentive. We sat outside in the back as it was a beautiful day and despite it being near a popular area, the busy street didn't seem as loud as I originally thought it would be. There was ample parking, it was easy to find, and probably one of the best bbq places we've been to in a while! I look forward to coming back! read more

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If you're in the mood for BBQ while in the Shenandoah Valley, make sure you stop by PaveMint Smokin' Taphouse a bite to eat. Musts here include the wings (they are smoked and then fried!) and the combos (choose from a sandwich, tacos, or a plate) with your choice of meat (the chopped brisket was a hit). If you enjoy chicharron, you'll enjoy this appetizer here. Service was friendly, but a little slow (it was busy, though, and they seemed to be short staffed) so bring your patient. The food and drinks are worth the wait! read more

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We planned to eat here based on a review that mentioned boozy shakes which they sadly don't do anymore, but their beer on tap selection was great. The pick your own alcohol drinks were good too. The food was pretty meh. Every single item we ordered was ice cold and we got there at 1130am. So they were open that long. The Mac and cheese was ok but again so cold I couldn't power through it to eat. The pulled pork and brisket were also fine but again cold. I had the potato salad and that the most delicious thing, it was supposed to be cold so there's that! Finally my husband had tater tots and they were well seasoned, but again even those cold. read more

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PaveMint served up some excellent BBQ! The half rack of pork ribs were delicious, really well seasoned and super tender. There were plenty of options on the menu, including appetizers, sandwiches, platters, and even tacos. If you like meat, there's almost certainly something to keep you happy. Plus, they've got a fantastic beer list, with a number of different styles, and representation from both local and big-name breweries. The space itself screams "barbecue," especially the outdoor patio behind the restaurant. It's a great setup -- really open, with lots of picnic tables for group seating. It really feels like you're in a friend's backyard. The menu is a bit pricey, but you definitely get your money's worth in terms of hefty portions of quality meat. Really glad I found this spot during my time in the area! read more

PaveMint Taphouse and Grill - Half rack of smoked pork ribs - Bars Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Sweet tea was great - not too sweet but just right. And that, folks, was the highlight! Pulled brisket was decent. Didn't care for the bread, and he disliked the spicy bbq sauce and the pork belly. Beans were just okay...tasted like too much liquid smoke was added. We're in no rush to return, but if we go back, I'll try the birria brisket tacos. Our waitress admitted she only ever gets the pulled pork, so she couldn't speak to any of them other meats on the menu...not helpful. Outdoor patio looked nicer than indoor seating. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Great indoor and outdoor seating with a small kiddie play area. Dog friendly patio. And THE BBQ IS SO GOOD!!! best bbq I have had in a very long time. The sausage is fantastic, the brisket and pulled pork are wow. The sides - all of them as great. Love this place! Our service was a little slow and the server seemed a bit overwhelmed but we enjoyed our time there anyways. read more

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Is the food good here? No clue! Why do I not know!?! They refused to sit 2 of us. In a room filled with open seats. 345 on a Sunday. 45 min wait. Wut? Something about short staffed and for rain? It sunny as a mofo, folks outside might need to come inside!? Or something. Wow. I'm so hungry! read more

Good vibes overload! We were visiting from out of town and heard great things about this establishment. This gas station turned restaurant has so much outdoor seating and is super dog friendly. I think there was a dog birthday party when we visited, and our puppy was able to make friends there. There are little "greenhouses," an area for a fire pit and a bunch of picnic tables. We started out with the Mexican Street corn - which is white corn in lime crema, cilantro and spicy cheetos. The sweetness of the corn with the spice of the cheetos and the cheesy queso and rich crema were quite yummy. Not to mention such interesting textural contrasts to be super satisfying. Folks also raved about the polenta fries, so we had to give those a try. They were quite interesting! The filling is corn grit and had such an interesting chew and heartiness to them. I've never had anything like them before, and I recommend trying them out! (But I may get a side of potato fries next time, too.) My bacon onion jam burger was worth the hype! The patty was thick and mighty black angus with a generous spread of bacon onion jam with blue cheese. I was impressed by the strength of the buns that managed to keep the burger together despite its size without falling apart. Le hubby got the vino burger, and the red wine reduction on it was scrumptious as well. The beer list is great with delicious choices. Highly recommend making the stop here when you're in the area! read more

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Burgers were yummy but come with no sides. Hubby enjoyed his beef brisket, it was juicy and flavorful without tasting greasy. He enjoyed the peach bourbon sauce with his sandwich. Smoked sausage was good but a little salty for my liking. Service was a little slow but servers were friendly. Would come again next time in the area. read more

PaveMint Taphouse and Grill - Bars Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Wow, what an amazing place! I had the brisket tacos, and they were out of this world. Some of the best tacos I've ever had. There was a consommé soup that is made from the drippings from the brisket, and used to dip the tacos in. Wow! They had a couple other sauces, but the consommé was so great I just kept using it to dip my tacos. We had pork rinds to start, with Old Bay seasoning. They were tasty, super fresh. We also had banana cream pie for dessert. My wife had a chopped salad with beef. This was actually our 27th wedding anniversary! If I come back, I am definitely getting these brisket tacos again. Really superb flavor. Five stars, no question. This place is a keeper! read more

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In town to check out the area and PaveMint was right down the road. Parking was a little scarce - not a bad sign! Started with Mexican street corn which was good but a little small, then had pulled pork - wife had the sandwich and I had tacos. All was delicious!! read more

PaveMint Taphouse and Grill - Very good beer offerings - Bars Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Driving through to Myrtle beach from NY and decided to give this place a try. Walked and told by a waitress to go to a booth, about half way there someone said you need to be seated. We told her the waitress told us to go there and she said oh I didn't realize. Sat down and told what beers they were out of so we ordered other items. Mine was out so I stuck with water. We ordered the pretzel for an app and then again told they were out. My husband ordered the tater tot dish which he said was good and my 6 year old enjoyed his grilled cheese. I got the pulled pork sandwich that was very dry but my husband enjoyed it. Mac and cheese was okay. All in all wouldn't return especially since our entire meal the bartender was yelling and complaining about one of the waitresses and it was unprofessional and definitely not what we wanted to hear after being in the car for 6 hours. I only gave it a third star because my son and husband said their meals were decent and our waitress did seem to be working really hard and was apologetic for being out of a lot of stuff. read more

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After a weekend of hiking in Shenandoah, my husband and I were ready for a hearty meal on our way home to DC. We stopped into PaveMint Taphouse for a late Sunday lunch. The backyard was so adorably decorated for Halloween. They had a fake grave yard, ghosts in the trees, and a bone yard band area for live music. There was a musician singing and playing the guitar. Most of the tables were filled with customers. It was a very family-friendly environment. The restaurant is also dog-friendly. They even have a "pup menu." We ordered a beer, sweet tea and fried pickles to start. The sweet tea was delicious and reminded me of home. The fried pickles were very salty! I guess that is to be expected. I really liked the dipping sauce for the pickles. We also ordered food. I had the brunch potato hash with veggies, and my husband had the BOJ burger (bacon onion jam). The food took a very long time to come out. We did get a little impatient because we needed to get back on the road. But the food was good when it finally came. The burger was delicious. I thought the fries were good but my husband didn't like the fries. The potato breakfast hash was flavorful. Overall, the vibes at this place were great! Such a fun and friendly atmosphere. We would come back just for that. I recommend you check out PaveMint. read more

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Disappointing since they reopened. I'd been a regular customer for several years, sometimes getting dinner at PaveMint two or three times a week. So when they closed for renovations I was eager for their re-opening. It's been a letdown, to say the least. The menu revisions aren't an improvement, but worse the entire vibe is less welcoming and friendly. Customer service isn't as good, and it seems waitstaff are more interested in their own convenience than in customer satisfaction. Also, don't believe the posted hours. They're misleading. They may not turn the lights out and lock the doors until 10, but the kitchen closes much earlier and you won't be welcome after the kitchen closes. Wish I could give a better review, but Front Royal has better places open later these days. read more

Buen lugar con sus cosas buenas y malas. Bueno los chicharrones muy buenos pero estaban frios y la polenta fries lo q mas me gusto, espectaculares!!!! (Las polenta fries fue lo único caliente que sirvieron) Pedimos brisket y estaba rico pero frio. El pan de maíz NO estaba bueno y frio. Los Brussels sprouts estaban fríos... En general fue normal como dije con cosas buenas y malas pero se puede ir y darle la oportunidad. Había musica en vivo pero me pareció q estaba muy dura y molestaba para hablar pero la musica y el cantante estaba bien! Solo un poco mas bajita la musica seria mejor read more

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This is a vegan review of a meat centric restaurant and still everything was fabulous. Atmosphere, service, and food were all exceptional. The setting is magical - by the river, great throwback mix playing, chalk and games for the kids. And there were tons of kids, mine made some new friends while we waited for our order. Even if the food were terrible, I would happily come back just for the vibes. But luckily for us the food was far from terrible - the food was fantastic I had the salad with a vegan patty, fries, green beans minus the bacon jam. All delicious. After a string of disappointing salad experiences on this road trip the salad here was extremely satisfying (but would be even better with avocado IMO), the lemon caper vinaigrette was delightful and I was tempted to ask for a few extra cups but restrained myself. And the service - went above and beyond. My kid has food allergies and the waiter was so patient and helpful. 30 seconds after our order came out the chef and our waiter ran to our table to tell us that my partner's order contained some of my kids allergens and wanted to be sure we were aware. Thank you, thank you, thank you - life with food allergies can be stressful and this understanding and careful service was so so touching to me and my family. read more

Came here after hiking in Shenandoah! We were so hungry that the food lasted 8 minutes on the table! It was so delicious and it came out fast. The bbq sauce was delicious. Other people at my table got chili and one pulled pork sandwich. All the food was great! Super cute and cozy diner vibe if that's something you're looking for! read more

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Amazing food. Top 5 on our list of places in Virginia and around the nation. This place is in an old gas station and has the feel of the perfect bbq/brewery setting. Great food, friendly atmosphere, 20 beers on tap and a nicely stacked bar. Service was great despite the busy times(midday on a Saturday). They did not have brisket or ribs because they ran out. Regardless, the food was delicious! read more

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Dang fine BBQ. Sliced brisket was juicy and fork tender. Smoked chicken was great - tender, well seasoned, and moist. Really enjoyed it with the mustard sauce. Pulled pork was fantastic - best with the vinegar sauce. Well worth taking a detour to give it a try. Love the laid back ambiance of a repurposed gas station, complete with two smokers out front under the old pump canopy. Quick service from friendly servers. I stopped in for a late lunch on a rainy winter day - really wish I'd come on a warm summer evening to fully enjoy all this place has to offer. Great list of beers I'd have loved to explore. There's a great outdoor area to enjoy beers and music. read more

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Great BBQ and decent beer! Go for Happy Hour as the delicious pulled pork sandwiches were $5 and a selection of beer was $3. They had a big patio outside. Looks like it used to be an old gas station. They have the smokers out front. Service was great! read more

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Quite possibly the best barbecue I've ever had.. we had pulled pork, brisket, beans, palenta pries, cream cheese corn bread with pimento cheese, smoked wings and wow was it all amazing! Great sauces from spicy to sweet and creamy..great bar selection ruin but hubby and I had already stopped and a brewery and a winery prior lol this place is an old gas station been converted into bbq place with indoor and out door sweating. Off the hook good!!' Great service too. read more

Enjoyable bbq dinner here. My fiancée had the chopped brisket sandwich and I had the brisket platter. Meal portions were very generous. We wish a side was included but overall solid food and value. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. We appreciated his southern hospitality! read more

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Delicious BBQ packed full of flavors. Everything we ordered was amazing tender juicy delicious. The sampler have you a taste of everything. Get their giant pretzel it's served hot with Teo amazing dipping sauces read more

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Suprerior platter with pulled pork, chopped brisket, and smoked chicken. Out of the three, the smoked chicken came through surprisingly. The two sides that we ordered was the Mexican street corn and mac & (beer) cheese. The Mexican corn was so good that we ordered more! The sandwiches are worth the money because they were loaded. I got the recommended Becky cocktail and it was good! The food came out slower than expected but it was worth it. read more

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Never again! I needed a place to have lunch prior to a doctor's appointment. Well, based on my experience today, I will not be back to Pavemint. I would like to add that the 2 waitresses/bartenders were great! Friendly, efficient, and made sure my needs were met. Now the semi bad part, and then the bad part, and then the really bad part!! I ordered my burger pink, which to me is medium rare. My very pink cold in the middle burger arrived. I almost sent it back, but then the bad part happened...the older female owner started arguing with an older white haired guy with glasses on how he was not doing anything and she was doing everything and stuff needed to be done...she used the "F" word frequently during that conversation...sorry, but not something I want to hear during my lunch. The guy she was speaking down to was sitting with a friend who was eating. I am sure that the friend didn't want to be involved in the middle of their drama as much as I didn't want to hear it! Luckily she stormed off...but...(now the really bad part)...I then heard a really loud quickly escalating conversation with the same female owner and one of her employee cooks who asked her what her problem was and that she had been treating him like shit all day...it got loud and heated (this was right in the dining room area). Needless to say the female owner was so involved in her drama she failed to notice that other diners and I turned around with a "wow" look on our faces. That was not the time or place to have it out with an employee. This was not an enjoyable environment or enjoyable dining experience. I definitely will not be going back. Sounds like management is going back to its old ways as before when their entire staff walked out. I can see why! Adios Pavemint!! read more

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Good service & food Menu is awesome.. old Gas station.. has outside cooker..Biker friendly read more

We've been here before and know how well they prepare food. Wife's burger was outstanding and my argentine poor boy was arguably the best brisket I've ever had. I wanted to congratulate the pitmaster for his craft and excellence. Pictures of his work space. read more

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Stopped by here on a road trip. The interior is really nice, and the food quality is top notch. Not a beer drinker but there are good choices if that is your thing. I ordered the Pork Belly Sandwich and Polenta Fries. Highly recommend. The quality of the bun in the sandwich was really really good too. Most definitely worth the stop and cannot wait to come back. read more

PaveMint Taphouse and Grill - Pork Belly Sandwich and Polenta Fries. Highly recommend. Dipping sauce for fried was amazing. - Bars Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

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We had a great dinner here! Kids, adults, and Grandma all enjoyed. If we're honest, the surrounding area was questionable -- at the busy industrial end of a really cute downtown strip. It's very clearly a converted gas station, so from the outside, we were confused. But once inside, awesome interior, excellent back porch with outdoor dining, and super fun feel to the place! The food - amazing. Just delicious. Great beer also. Kids menu was good too. Maybe the beat brisket ever eaten here. Polenta fries were weirdly delicious and made the vegetarian in our group very happy. Service was fine. Kinda slow service and food time on a not-too-busy Monday night but we enjoyed our time. read more

PaveMint Taphouse and Grill - Bars Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Not sure what has happened to this place over the years. Had lunch there today and we both had brisket (chopped as sliced wasn't an option). You now have to go inside to order your meal and separately order your beer at the bar. The brisket was tasty but dry and barely lukewarm. The polenta fries were great and hot, but it wasn't what we came there for. Maybe an "off" day but probably won't go again. read more

Great service, the polish sausage was delicious. The rest of the food was alright.Out door seating option available read more

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Great margaritas! Food is alright. Great service!! I love the decor and sitting outside! read more

Great lunch with family at PaveMint. Kids loved their food (wings, burger and mac/cheese) and parents enjoyed pulled pork tacos and Sammy. Service attentive and food fresh. Highly recommend! read more

Great brisket and salad!! The Carolina bbq sauce was on point! Loved the outdoor seating area! The service was perfect and very kind! Thank you :) read more

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This is a go to for our family, whether it is a quick drop in, or sitting for a couple of hours while we run kids back and forth to activities on any given night. Great service and staff. They are knowledgable of their product, friendly and work very hard on busy nights. The clientel is family friendly, but also had a great vibe for adults in any given night. I love Jess and Bean in the kitchen, they do a great job! I have been going here since they've opened, and will continue to support Pavemint. read more

Small but mighty with a killer menu of BBQ. And even BBQd Jackfruit! Ribs, pulled pork, sausage, brisket. It's a non descript tidy ex-service station. There IS outdoor seating but not windy/rainy today overlooking Happy Run (creek). Draft beers and cider. The sides are very good and smokey-tasty. I had jackfruit tacos. Sides of beans and slaw were super. My companion had the tater tot crater (pork belly, brisket, polish sausage, beer cheese, cheddar cheese, bbq sauce, queso fresca, green onion) and polished that off. We got a half pound each of brisket and pork belly to go for "dessert" back home. Service was good and local families were in having a good time. It's not big and fancy but airy and very clean. A must do in Front Royal. read more

What a great find in Front Royal. The cole slaw was course but a solid combination of vinegar and sweet. The meat was perfectly blackened and moist. Finally, the service was friendly and consistent. I will return when I am back in the area. read more

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This place seemed highly overrated. No way the food is 4.5 stars. I came with the family so I got to taste several dishes. The ribs were by far the best dish (4 stars). The middle pieces were perfectly cooked and melted off the bone, and were moist enough that they didn't need any additional sauces. (The ends were a tad dry, but I find that's common with ribs.). The beef brisket was good but border line dry. It was helped by a bit of BBQ sauce. The smoked chicken was DRY and had to be smothered in BBQ sauce. The corn bread was mediocre and the accompanying pimento cheese was odd. Definitely a hard pass. The Mac and cheese side was ok but not great. The fries were nice and crispy but way oversalted. The grilled asparagus was tasty but pretty oily and a bit salty for me. Service was slow and the food came out cold, but maybe they were understaffed? The outdoor patio area is nice and dog friendly. I might come back for a week day happy hour, as they looked like they had good specials. read more

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