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    Pollock Dining Room at Skyland

    3.1 (29 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Blue Ridge Caprese
    Amy M.

    Food was just okay. The service was great. We asked to be seated my the window, but the manager said it was taken, very disappointed.

    Main dining room.
    Karl B.

    The location in the mountains and the view of the Shenandoah Valley are spectacular. The service and atmosphere are good. The food is variable. The Brisket Philly was made with thick tender meat served on a fresh baguette overwhelmed with a flavorless cheese sauce. The "crispy onions" were hard and not identifiable as onions. I have had other very nice meals here. Perhaps it was an off day for the cook. The dinner menu has many more items than the lunch menu and has never disappointed me. The blackberry lemonade was outstanding. It is sweet and syrupy and tastes like fresh blackberries.

    a plate of ribs and vegetables
    Matthew F.

    Meh. The servings were huge, service pretty good, and great views. But the food wasn't anything to write home about. I got the pork chops and a blackberry ice cream cake which was absolutely massive. I wish I liked both better but I just couldn't get into it. The dinning room was relatively busy for a Monday but not as busy as I've seen it. If you get there at opening, you'll likely be waiting in line for a while.

    Blackberry dessert from the dinner/dessert menu - yummy!
    Natalie S.

    The dining staff were all super kind, friendly, and helpful. They were working hard too! Our family had dinner, dessert, and breakfast here- all of our dishes were super yummy. The ambiance was nice; there was a live band playing, and everything was clean. Looking forward to coming back!

    Salad
    Tia W.

    I forgot the exact name of this salad. It's mix greens with quinoa. It was really good. Our server was really attentive to our needs. The ambiance was pretty cool. There's an overlook of the mountains if you're dining by a window seat.

    Sunset view
    Kirsten A.

    I was surprised by the number of low star reviews, we had a great time here. We came over thanksgiving weekend - thanksgiving was a madhouse (get reservations well in advance) but we had no problem walking in at other times. We got a seat right by the window for our second night. I ordered the campfire trout and my husband ordered the pasta. Both were delicious with large serving sizes. We had a hummus plate from the taproom earlier as an appetizer so didn't have room to try the desserts, but they looked fabulous. Definitely a great option within the park!

    Charcuterie

    Had a very nice dinner here with spectacular service from Joy, who has worked there for more than 40 years!!! Beware that the charcuterie plate is too much for two people. It is nice that the wine list features Virginia wines.

    Waiting area
    Renee R.

    I first heard about this place from Instagram explore page. I had never been here before although I'd been to Shenandoah many times. My boyfriend and I were on a day long trip to Shenandoah and after a lot of hiking we wanted to stop at this lodge for dinner. We were honestly starving after a long day. When we got there, there was no wait although there were a lot of people in the dining room and taproom. It was a little bit confusing at first that there were two different dining areas with different menus. One of them was a Bar area and one of them was an actual dining room, so we chose the dining room because we wanted to have a proper dinner; by proper dinner, I mean we were craving burgers we were so hungry. As a vegetarian, sometimes it can be hard to find things to eat, but they have plenty of vegetarian options. I went with the impossible burger, and it was probably the best thing I've eaten in a really long time. My boyfriend ordered the Angus burger and he was also very satisfied with his dinner. The view from the dining room was so amazing. I could've cried if I was a little bit more emotional that day. We were there just in time for sunset and it was so beautiful. The hostess was very kind but our server was just OK. It kind of seemed like she had a long day and was just ready to go home, which is fine as somebody who works in the service industry. Others might not have enjoyed her service. I highly recommend coming here after a long day in Shenandoah or maybe just for dinner. I honestly cannot wait to come back!

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    The Chop House Bistro - Local beef sirloin with curry squash

    The Chop House Bistro

    4.7(95 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    Great Find In Luray…read more Went hiking with my family in Shenandoah National Park this weekend and overnighted in Luray. We happened across The Chop House by mistake and a lucky one it was! Everything about the meal was fantastic! Our server Pete was terrific. My brother-in-law hit the nail on the head when he said "He was the most unpretentious, informative and friendly server I've run across". Very polite and helpful, you could just tell it made Pete happy to be helpful. The menu is not large, but the dishes we ordered were all top notch. First the Focaccia Bread came and it was just right, a good sigh of things to come. Next the Crab Dip. We are from Annapolis, a crab crazy town on the Chesapeake, where every restaurant has their own "award winning" crab dip, so we are very well acquainted with some of the best, but this one knocked it out of the park. It would win the "Best of Annapolis 2026" if this restaurant was in Annapolis. Next came the Sirloin, at Pete's recommendation. Salted perfectly, and cooked correctly to medium rare, with a side of asparagus cooked to crisp perfection and seasoned with a garlic butter that was just fantastic. We rapped it up with a flight of deserts to share, at Pete's recommendation. Deconstructed Cheese Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Creme Brûlée, and three of their house made ice creams. Again, just Wow. And when the bill came, again a very pleasant surprise. Steak dinner for 4, with cocktails and wine and the bill came to $250. Back in Annapolis that meal would have easily been $400 or more at Lunes Steakhouse, Ruth Chris or the Chart House. My wife and I agreed this meal was better than any we've had at any of these high end resturants. I can't recommend this place highly enough. We'll be back, and nothing against the other servers, but we'll make sure it's on a night Pete is working. Great job Pete and to everyone in the kitchen, just a terrific meal. Jason Hinsch Annapolis, MD

    Stopped in on a rainy afternoon to have a late lunch after exploring the caverns. Beth accommodated…read moreour request to sit out on the porch. She answered our many questions about the menu and made great recommendations based on our preferences. I had a delicious carrot soup followed by a wonderful chopped steak burger. The topper was the german chocolate cake with a thick and rich (butter cream?) icing! This converted house provided a cozy dining experience. It is worth the short ride from the caverns to have a meal here.

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    The Chop House Bistro - End of meal; on porch table by request (forgot to take an earlier photo)

    End of meal; on porch table by request (forgot to take an earlier photo)

    The Chop House Bistro - The Chop House salad with grilled chicken

    The Chop House salad with grilled chicken

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    Spottswood Dining Room - Flatbread

    Spottswood Dining Room

    3.0(51 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    We ate here three times. The two stars are for location, which is wonderful if you're staying in…read moreShenandoah National Park, and for the good waitresses we had our first day in the park. Our first night there, my daughter and I split mushroom ravioli, which came with five ravioli drowned in cream sauce, thankfully with lots of mushrooms. The flavor was pretty good, but for the price I would not order it again. Worse were the hush puppies. Five small, mediocre pieces for $10 are nowhere near worth it. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, but the cost for so-so food was a let down. For breakfast the next morning, the hostess was MIA so a random person from the lodge's staff seated us. It took over ten minutes to get waited on and another 25 minutes for coffee and water to be delivered to the table. The coffee was full of grounds (as was the refill!) and only half full. I had to go ask someone for cream and sugar because none was delivered even though it was requested when ordered. It was upwards of 45 minutes when our food finally arrived. I ordered French toast with fruit on top and my daughter ordered a short stack of pancakes. I had to go get butter and syrup because it didn't get delivered with the food either. Both dishes came out too cold to melt butter. I would not order French toast here again, as the bread was from a cheap loaf from the grocery store. The fruit on top was good with the exception of the overripe, mushy blueberries. Our waitress took no responsibility, blaming the kitchen for the back up, though they obviously have nothing to do with the serving of water, coffee, cream, sugar, and syrup. She said she had 12 tables and said she brought the food as soon as it was done and didn't know why it was cold. The pancakes we ordered the day before were on the table within five minutes and were hot. I'm just saying. To solidify the poor score, a boy at the table next to us knocked a glass off the table and we were shocked to see his dad come back with a broom and dust pan and sweep it up himself. I don't even know what to say about that, other than, what would have happened if he'd cut himself? So, while I do recommend Big Meadows Lodge as a wonderful place to stay, for dining I recommend Pollock Dining Room at Skyland Resort, which had exceptional service, large portions, and phenomenal food for about the same price.

    Full service restaurant inside iconic lodge within Shenandoah National Park, mile post 51 at Big…read moreMeadows. Built by CCC almost 100 years ago. Spectacular views from your table inside or outside. Opens for breakfast at 7:30, lunch, and dinner until 9pm. Service was good. Food was good. I would not recommend the biscuits and gravy--no meat in the gravy, so pretty plain tasting. The hotcakes and bacon were very good, great Starbucks coffee. Generous portions.

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    Spottswood Dining Room - Main Dining Room

    Main Dining Room

    Spottswood Dining Room - Signature Blackberry Ice Cream Pie

    Signature Blackberry Ice Cream Pie

    Spottswood Dining Room - View!

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    View!

    Circa '31 - The halibut

    Circa '31

    3.7(28 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$$

    After a day of spelunking...of sorts...we were ready for dinner. Before heading out to Luray, I…read moreresearched what restaurants were in the area. Circa '31 stood out as they had burgers, salads, sandwiches and some main courses. When we decided to go there, our son-in-law looked up the directions and we were pleased to see it wasn't far from the Caverns and an easy drive. The restaurant is in the Mimslyn Inn and is easy to find it once inside. Since we were having an early dinner, there was only one couple in the place. Our server seated and greeted our party of six. We sat at a huge table that could accommodate twelve. She arranged things so we were seated at one end. She took our drink orders. We all had soft drinks. I was pleased to see that they had sweet iced tea. Along with our drinks, we were given a bread basket and some butter with chives in it. The bread was fresh and the butter added nice flavor. For my main course, I got "butternut squash ravioli and lobster". This was a great dish. It consists of: "Butternut squash and parmesan ravioli with sauteed lobster and asparagus in a tarragon cream sauce". The delicate flavor of the butternut squash came through clearly. While the parmesan barely registered, that was fine with me. The tarragon cream sauce had great flavor yet it didn't overpower the components of the dish. The lobster portion was generous. Three in our party got the "Country Ham BLT". It consists of: "Fried salt cured Virginia ham, fried green tomatoes, crisp lettuce, pimento cheese on grilled rye served with a pickle and seasoned waffle fries". Those who had this sandwich raved about its flavor and its uniqueness. More than once they said how much they liked it. Two got the "Mimslyn burger" which consists of: "6 oz. local Burners Farm ground beef burger, lettuce, tomato, thick sliced red onions on a toasted brioche roll served with a pickle and seasoned waffle fries". One could add cheese for no extra cost and had a choice of different cheeses. Two added American cheese to theirs while one chose no cheese. One decided he didn't want fries and the server told him he could substitute a veggie from the selection in stock. He chose collard greens as he never had them before and wanted to try them. Everybody liked their burgers and fries. The one who got the collard greens didn't like them. To me, they looked bland and my guess is that was why he didn't like them. We didn't have dessert even though the offerings were tempting. I had hoped to post more photos but one of our grandsons offered to take photos of the sandwich, burger and collard greens...but...they didn't come out. The dining room has that southern charm to it. Our server was very nice and since it was slow when we were there, she engaged us in conversation. If you are in Luray and looking for a good spot for dinner, we all highly recommend Circa '31.

    Came here on Friday night. I ordered the blueberry lemonade. I have a sweet tooth, but this was so…read moredisgustingly sweet. It tasted like pure corn syrup. I took one sip and said I'd like to send it back (probably the first time I have ever asked to return a drink in my life). They charged me for the drink anyway. Ordered the duck. The mashed potatoes were good. The broccolini was acceptable, and the duck (ordered medium-rare) was medium-well done, and incredibly disappointing. My husband ordered the chicken. The chicken was acceptable, as was the broccolini, but the couscous was flavorless and gross. I would not recommend going here.

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    Circa '31 - The dining room

    The dining room

    Circa '31 - Beet salad

    Beet salad

    Circa '31 - The outside of the buildings

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    The outside of the buildings

    Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe - California Bean Burger (Vegetarian)

    Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe

    4.4(391 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    I stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday and the place was busy! As fall foliage is over, I can…read moreonly assume these are locals. That tells me I've discovered something, since locals know the best places to go. I changed my plan from a soup and sandwich to a sandwich with a side based on my (outstanding) servers' recommendation. I selected the 'Monaco' but all the options looked good (and I love the names). Since it's a coffee shop I stayed for a cappuccino, which was served in an adorable tiny cup Great service. Not a fancy place but doesn't pretend or need to be.

    I'm a bit conflicted on this one. The prices were decent, the food was good, and the facility kept…read moreyour eyes moving the whole time. So why just 'ok'? Well it all came down to the customer service and food delivery time. When we first sat down, nothing was mentioned to us about the service times. We were greeted and just kinda tossed into a spot. I say it that way b/c they weren't very amenable in how they sat us. After sitting down, they did the order, drinks, etc. like usual. The catch - they were MASSIVELY behind on their ticket times. Was it busy? A little, there were still seats around us available though. Now when I say massively behind, it took us nearly 50 minutes for our food to arrive. That's just crazy for a lunch service. In the future, if they were that behind on ticket times, it would help all the customers in the restaurant (allowing tickets to stop backlogging), and set the expectations for the new customers coming in. Maybe it was a one-off, but it definitely prevented us from even considering it when we were looking at places to eat. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 2 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Mom/Pop place that has a nice rustic, yet small town and nostalgic feel. Repeat customer: eh.. maybe? Dog Friendly: no

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    Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe
    Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe - Turkey club with fried egg on a croissant.

    Turkey club with fried egg on a croissant.

    Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe - Outdoor seating

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    Outdoor seating

    Big Meadows Wayside - My bacon egg and cheese biscuit. Not too shabby.

    Big Meadows Wayside

    2.6(38 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $

    Big Meadows Wayside is a convenience store, gas station, and cafe located by Shenandoah National…read morePark's Skyline Drive. This is the better place to go to pick up camp items than the camp store at Big Meadows Campground. I bought fire sticks that were very helpful to start a fire. The store also sells National Park souvenirs. I had the hot honey fried chicken, which was decent in taste and price. They also have burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast items.

    Stopped by for a bite during my drive through Shenandoah National Park. My friend and I ordered…read moredishes to share. We got the flat bread and strawberry chicken salad. Both dishes were absolutely delicious! We could taste the freshness. We cleaned our plates. Someone recommended the blackberry ice cream pie so I wanted to try that, but I saw blackberry cobbler and knew I had to try that too. We ordered both desserts to share. The blackberry ice cream pie was good but that cobbler stole the show. Warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream... to die for! We both loved that much more than the pie. So good. Our waitress, Ashley, was friendly, funny, and attentive. The atmosphere of the dining room was just okay. The patio looked like it had a beautiful view but we ate inside in fear of being bothered by bugs. All in all, I would come back for the delicious food and that blackberry cobbler.

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    Big Meadows Wayside - Gift store. Cute stuff.

    Gift store. Cute stuff.

    Big Meadows Wayside - This is half fired and half raw chicken

    This is half fired and half raw chicken

    Big Meadows Wayside - Front of Wayside. They open at 0900.

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    Front of Wayside. They open at 0900.

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