We came in for lunch on Sunday after church as we thought their special menu for the Harry Potter…read moreevent was really fun. Upon entering we were hit with what smelled like marijuana and we learned when leaving that there is a hookah lounge beneath this restaurant (extremely unfortunate!) The place has been renovated since the Thai restaurant was here and it was nice and bright and clean looking. There was only another party of 4 there when we entered and then another couple came in after us but it was very empty. We were greeted by a gentleman who brought waters for us and then took our orders. I ordered the Voldemort sandwich and my husband ordered the Potter wrap as well as the BlackBerry lemonade. Both sandwiches came with fries. The sandwiches were good but my husbands wrap was very small and mine was light on meat. The fries were nice and crispy and the blackberry lemonade was delicious. There was light rock music playing softly, ambiance was nice. All in all a good experience aside from the smell which was giving my husband a headache. I would probably return for dinner one night. I was trying to decide between giving this place 3 and 4 stars and opted on 4 because it's new (they have food trucks but the brick and mortar is new) and they're still getting things right and the fact that we came for lunch instead of dinner so the menu was very limited and I felt like maybe I wasn't getting the full experience.

So...this place looks pretty uninspired from the street, and the interior could use some warming…read moreup, but the food was some of the best we've had in Culpeper. They brought us amuse bouche of beet hummus and pita bread (on the house), and we then had the "beef sashimi" as an appetizer. I'm not usually into super rare beef, but this was outstanding. The beef melted in my mouth and the sauce and greens complimented it well. For the main course, I got the pork ribs, which may be the best I've had in my life. They came with a tangy barbecue sauce on the side, which was delicious but not really necessary given the flavor of the pork. Plenty of food, high quality, and good service! If they just tweaked the lighting and added some homey touches, they would have a line out the door. As it was, we were the only guests on a Friday evening. A shame since Culpeper has very few excellent restaurants, and the ones that exist are generally overpriced. We will definitely be coming back again!

So delicious! Service is great. The atmosphere is relaxing…read more This place blows away all other places that I thought were great out of the water!

The food is incredible and we love their attention to detail with experience (whether that be…read moreseason decor, specials and gifts, the dishes used or quality of paper products). Service is wonderful. On the other hand, we wish the price point was a little lower, with most entrees running $25 and very few under $20 options. Grateful they have a kids menu!

Very nice seafood restaurant that we like it so much. Dishes are cooked with skills taste so…read moredelicious, price are good. Recommend it. 好吃的海鲜饭店，食材好， 新鲜，做的不错。价格合理， 推荐。

Great place for a variety of seafood and shellfish dishes. Typical roadside restaurant. No frills,…read morelong time service staff who are extremely pleasant and helpful if you need help navigating menu. Dishes are plentiful and prepared as you wish. Our party of four had shrimp,scallops, oysters, hush puppies and other fixings that were absolutely delicious. Bar service is also available.

The food and service were good. However, we asked to share our soup and our entree. When we got…read morethe soup we were asked if we wanted another spoon. When the entree came were given it and asked if we wanted another plate. I guess the kitchen can't or won't split it up for you.

Service and food were good but the menu for a steak said "with-choice of potato." When the bill…read morecame we were charged a dollar for lyonnaise potatoes.

Boondocks has great food & service. It's definitely worth the drive, especially to support local!…read more Highly recommend to everyone

Awesome #1 Jimmys at a reasonable price. Crabs were big and meaty and steamed just right. And as…read moregood as the crabs were, the jumbo scrimp were even better--cooked perfectly and well seasoned. A really good value for the quality you get.

Note: I am a crab cake connoisseur. I eat them all over the country and here is my opinion based on…read moremy tastes and experiences (I travel the country and try to find local places like this to try... I've eaten crab cakes all over including several famous MD crab cakes and I work at a fresh seafood market where we make our own crab cakes. So when I say I know my crab cakes.... I know my crab cakes. Talk of the mountain: this is a super cute and friendly small restaurant located on Main Street. It is very local friendly and the kind of place the staff/owners would know your name and your regular order. I LOVE that. The staff are warm and inviting. You can watch them breading your food and chat with them as you eat. I loved watching. We got the crab cake with fried oysters and shrimp plate with Mac n cheese and fries and hush puppies and another fried shrimp plate with their slaw. It was pretty pricey but we expected that when buying quality seafood. The fried shrimp were absolutely incredible as were the fried oysters (minus the pearl my son found in the one he ate... but again not too much of a surprise). The taste was great, the cook time was perfect, they were delicious! The fries were seasoned and tasty as were the hush puppies (nothing to scream about but definitely good!) the slaw was good (according to my son... I'm not a slaw person). The Mac n cheese was definitely different but not exactly mind blowing. I felt indifferent I didn't love it and feel like I needed it tomorrow, but it wasn't bad. I honestly didn't have an opinion either way on it but I did eat it. The crab cake. The good: this was literally packed with crab meat. Obviously we seek out places that Jam Pack their crab cakes with actual pieces of quality lump crab. Talk of the Mountain certainly does this.... In my opinion to the extreme. When they say zero fillers, they MEAN IT. So does zero fillers make a good crab cake? In my opinion not this way. It was not my cup of tea and I love crab and crab cakes (obviously). It seemed like their formula for the binder was a mustard based concoction and then it was solid crab. The flavor left a lot to be desired and it didn't feel like eating crab cake because there was no filler at all. Making crab cakes is such a delicate balance, a true art in my opinion and while TOTM most definitely is serious about ensuring you taste the crab in their "cakes" the end result was more of a pile of lump crab with a sauce. All that being said I would absolutely eat there again. They were fabulous and I truly applaud their style. This is just my personal perspective from the one visit. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area! Rating: my knee jerk is to give this a 4 because I really am not a fan of the Crabcake and would not order it again, however everything else and the people were 10 stars so I feel like a 5 star rating is deserved. If they ever modified their recipe I would try it again happily AND will def eat there again. The shrimp and oyster was phenomenal.

Excellent food, Amazing service and Large portions. Best…read morepotato salad and greens. Best seafood

Go for the vibes and enjoy your libations and eat the food to stave of being too tipsy. I went…read morefor the food and definitely thought it was a little too salty but if i had some adult beverages it would have been perfect. Enjoy this gem! Cheers!

I have ordered their food on two different occasions while visiting Old House Vineyards and both…read moretimes were not good. Most recently on St Patrick's Day we ordered the Reuben Dip which was good but so very salty that we couldn't finish it, the fish and chips which were cooked beyond recognition (it was almost hollow inside the breading because the fish had been cooked to death and was dry as all get out) and the banger dog which my companion said was overcooked and had no flavor. Needless to say we will not be ordering food from this place anymore and I will bring my own food if I return to Old House.

The steamed shrimp were huge and perfectly cooked. The service is always amazing and the owner is…read morevery welcoming and friendly. Lighting is warm and setting is cozy. Highly recommend this locally owned business!

Stopped in for lunch at Crabby Maggie's while visiting Strasburg. I'd seen the place pop up on…read moresocial media a few times, and since it's the only dedicated seafood spot in the area, it felt like a must-try. Parking is a bit tight, and the layout of the lot is... let's just say, a little confusing. I thought there might be an exit on the opposite side, but that might've just been me overthinking it. Inside, the place has a cozy, casual vibe, and there's also a nice outdoor patio if the weather's good. What stood out right away was the owner--the same person you see on their social media sharing specials--was actively working the floor. He was taking orders, cleaning up, and checking in on tables. Always great to see that level of involvement and energy. We went with the fried baskets, and the portion sizes were huge--definitely felt like a good value for the price. (Check out the pictures!) Everything we had was hot, crispy, and satisfying. We saw a few other dishes--like the tacos and steak--go by, and they looked just as tempting. I've already made a mental note to try the scallops or one of those tacos next time I'm back.

Monroe Bay Oysterette may have a smaller, cozy atmosphere, but the menu delivers the kind of…read moreseafood experience you'd expect from a true waterfront gem. The oysters were impeccably fresh with that perfect briny bite, and the mussels were loaded with flavor in a broth worthy of savoring to the last spoonful. The crab cake sandwich was packed with lump crab and beautifully balanced without all the unnecessary filler. And the crawfish étouffée brought rich, comforting Cajun flavor with just the right kick of spice. This is the kind of spot that quietly surprises you -- intimate, welcoming, and serving seafood that feels straight off the dock.

The food was amazing. The service was excellent. We ordered…read moreoysters twice , lobster rolls , muscles and crab dip. Everything was fresh tasty and delicious. I recommend this restaurant with 7 stars if I can. Will be back soon . Thank you for the great service and great food .

WOW! The hype is real!…read more Manager fit us in when our res did not show up! I mean it was packed and she made it happen. Literally why I am writing this review! John behind the bar is you're go to guy! He asked our names and then remembered them throughout the whole night (2hrs on a sat night)! Ordered the Mussels in white sauce-which was light & huge-yum. 12 raw oysters-4 different kinds, loved all 8 options! Had the special-trust the chef or John. We had the crab cakes which were delicious-as expected! The main room or bar is ideal but the covered patio is worth the wait! Oh yeah, and the free fries they brought us-delicious!

MUST get a reservation here as it is a very small restaurant, otherwise you might find yourself…read morewaiting for a spot at the bar. This is probably our favorite restaurant here in cville, and even after many years, it is still consistently amazing! We ordered a dozen raw oysters of different brine levels, and they tasted so fresh. I especially loved the oysters from Breakwaters Newport, RI. My favorite main to order here is always the Moules Frites. Tried the Classic Mariniere, and it was SO DELICIOUS OMG. The sauce was decadent, that I had to make sure to soak up every mussel and the crostinis. And idk how they do it, but their frites are perfectly seasoned and crispy! The portions for this is pretty large, and shared some with my husband too, and is worth every penny. My husband tried the Rockfish with Chimichurri, with was also very good and fresh! Loved the crispy skin with the chimicurri sauce, gave a nice crunch! But I felt the portion size was a bit on the smaller end For dessert, LOVED the Apple Crumble, not too sweet, loved the contrast of the vanilla ice cream with the warmed apples, and loved the layer of oats on top, gives really good contrast in texture