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    Wedge salad
    Lloyd M.

    A very disappointing experience. I'll start with the good. The wedge salad was great. Large portion with some innovations. Balsamic worked well with the bleu cheese while I appreciated the avocado. The waitress was also excellent, pleasant tried quite hard. Unfortunately, went downhill after that. My entree, the ribeye was okay, but definitely nothing special. Slightly overcooked with not too much flavor. The real disappointment was the cocktail my wife ordered, a strawberry lime mojito. First, it literally took over 30 minutes. Maybe understandable if the restaurant and bar were packed but there were scarcely anyone at either (which is probably the morale of this story, given it was move in week at VT). When it arrived, it was as my wife described as the worst cocktail ever. Mint, the underbelly of a mojito, was just ground mint flavor, not the fresh mint leaves you expect (or were on the menu). The strawberry and lemon garnishes were rotten and the drink tasted as bad as it looked, it was undrinkable. When my wife told the manager, he took it back without even an apology. It ruined what would have been an average meal, no reason to go with so many better options.

    snowed in during "Pax", the delish trout was a pleasant surprise

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    The food was flavorless and all meat/fish we ordered was extremely over cooked. Multiple members of our party had extreme food poisoning!!

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    Actually ate at the bar, had the burger. Fries are really good. The Port City Optimal Wit ale, which was very tasty!

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    Great place for a family event! My inlaws just had their wedding reception here and the staff, food and ambience was beyond compare.

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    3.5
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    Locally owned. In years past one of our favorites in Blacksburg. Italian cuisine only. No pizza…read more Very satisfying Italian salads. Main dishes were steaming hot and freshly prepared. Not overly busy on a Sunday evening, so service was attentive. Prices were reasonable. Reservations are available but were not needed on the night of our visit. Recommended. Be advised that Blacksburg has an exorbitant sales tax rate of over 11% on restaurant food and beverages. really pushes the bill up no matter where you dine.

    Came here with my son and wife for a recent graduation dinner. Totally packed as expected, but were…read moreseated at our reservation time. The restaurant is in a strip mall area near VT campus, with an outdoor/parking lot patio and two wings of seating on either side of the entrance. The graduation menu was a limited, but good selection of fixed price entrees, apps, salads and desserts. They also had cocktails and a nice selection of wine. The restaurant also doubles as a wine shop. A couple of us had beef cannelloni and one had a sausage and pasta dish, along with a calamari starter and Caesar salads. Calamari was hot fresh and very tender, with a good dipping sauce. Salads were crisp and tangy, with the addition of delicious bread. The baked Cannelloni was superb with a ton of flavor and served piping hot. Tasted like some real love went into it; same with the pasta/sausage dish. Large portions and prices were reasonable were quite reasonable. Finished with some light and airy chocolate mousse. Overall, outstanding service and food, especially when considering the limited options for finer dining in Blacksburg. Only drawback IMO is the quality of the food and service is miles above the ambiance and decor. Could still be rustic, but with some interior color and server dress coordination, would make for a classier dining experience.

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    Twisted Liquid

    Twisted Liquid

    4.4
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    1.0 mi

    I wanted to share feedback regarding our recent dining experience to celebrate my son's graduation…read morewith family and friends as it was unfortunately very disappointing -- especially considering the price point and expectations presented for your restaurant and event reservations. First, the menu was extremely limited for both food and drinks. While the cocktails were enjoyable, the food quality and portions did not come close to justifying the $300+ we spent. We ordered the shrimp and wagyu skewers expecting thoughtfully prepared dishes. Instead, the shrimp appeared comparable to pre-made shrimp cocktail shrimp placed on a stick rather than freshly grilled seafood. The wagyu skewer lacked the quality and presentation expected from a fine dining establishment and honestly tasted more like beef stroganoff without noodles. I also ordered the lobster bisque, which was served lukewarm and tasted as though it came from a can. The Caesar salad with smoked trout was acceptable, but the trout resembled salmon more than smoked trout, and the dressing tasted bottled rather than house-made. What made the experience more frustrating was the lack of transparency regarding the menu prior to the event reservation. For a restaurant that strictly enforces reservations and cancellation fees, customers reasonably expect a much higher level of quality, preparation, and overall dining experience. Our server was kind, attentive, and did their best throughout the evening, so I truly appreciate their effort. However, much of the remaining staff appeared stressed, overwhelmed, and unwelcoming, which added to the uncomfortable atmosphere. Overall, the experience felt far from the fine dining experience being advertised. The drinks were honestly the only standout part of the evening. I also have to mention that the food we received looked nothing like the photos posted online and in Google reviews. It genuinely made us wonder if there was an issue in the kitchen this evening, because the quality and execution were nowhere near what was being represented publicly. I sincerely hope this feedback is taken constructively because there is a significant disconnect between the pricing, expectations, and actual dining experience being delivered.

    This was a rare gem! A gem that we really enjoyed. Our hostess was the best. She quickly seated us…read moreand told us about the "Tuesday Half Price the Entire Menu" day. Our group had been studying the menu prior to our arrival. We enjoyed nearly every cocktail on the menu along with one of their "special shots in an animal head shot glass". There was a little "show" with almost every drink. Even though we had already eaten, we couldn't resist sampling a few snacks. Each snack was unique. The baked potato skins had a spinach artichoke topping and the dumplings had a cayenne dust. The mini pizza was just ok. The service was the highlight of our experience. Our server was always there to make sure we had everything we needed. We hope to visit again when we are in town.

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