The place so so cute and had a full service bar. I ordered the fettuccine with blackened chicken and it was very good. It was a large portion so i was able to save some for later. Our waiter at some point just never came back so the bartender checked us out but I still would return here, I'm sure he just took a long break. read more

Rain - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

Nice building with a welcoming front patio and the food was very good. However, as nice as the servers were, service was painfully slow. There was a decent crowd for a Thursday night, although it was only on the front patio (not inside), so not as many people as you'd think. Especially at this price point, it shouldn't take 20-30 minutes to get cocktails, plus another 20-30 for the first course. Thankfully it was a nice night... The other odd thing is the interior decor. The building looks to be historic and is pretty on the outside, but the inside is incredibly discordant - think the "after" house in Beetlejuice. We walked in - and right back out. I can't imagine eating a meal in there. As an architect who works on mostly residential renovations, I get the desire to mix old and new, but this is NOT the way to do it. You'd do well to add some softer tones and surfaces - as it is now, it's incredibly unwelcoming and cold. read more

Got seated right away . Window intersection main and Tanner Street . Great view of Main Street. Waiter was very good, nice and Curtiss to us. Wife had steak. Mashed potatoes, and asparagus. All were hot and good. I had Fried Tomatoes, Squash soup and side salad. Squash Soup is always great . Get it every-time here. Highly recommend. read more

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I respect that it is a locally owned and their Butternut Squash Soup was wonderful. But, their food and atmosphere was mediocre. It was good, but it wasn't great. Maybe I was expecting too much from this place? read more

Love the tuna dish! I get it every time we go. Service is always great. The drinks are made perfect every time. They also have a great wine selection. We also love the homemade soup. Make sure to get it! read more

Wonderful service, food, ambiance. Butternut squash soup, amazing. Crab, spinach artichoke dip so yummy . The entree we chose was the Ribeye, my husband chose. I chose the filet which was super tender. Salads were fresh with homemade dressing. Asparagus was cooked perfectly. We got our chocolate cake in a to go box but finished it off. No box needed. We waddled to the car, fat and happy. We celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary. read more

Everything about this place!! We loved our waiter, the oysters Rockefeller, ESPECIALLY the crispy fried spinach - just get it!! Steak and salmon were both so good. read more

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First time. Very impressed with service, atmosphere and most importantly the food. I had the crab crusted salmon. One of the best meals I've had. Highly recommend. Going to the Speedway Classic in Bristol tomorrow night. When I'm back in the area I will definitely try to get back. read more

While visiting Abingdon, VA, we went to dinner at 'Rain.' The food was excellent and the service without compare. We had a group of 10 for dinner and the waiter did an excellent job with our drink orders, appetizers, and of course our entrees. He was pleasant, and informative. The atmosphere was elegant with tablecloths and linen napkins. There was plenty of space between tables and we had wonderful dinner conversation. The steaks, I ordered the filet mignon au poivre, were good to our preferred temperature and my wife had the cobia, which she said was excellent. It was a lovely evening with friends, good food, and drinks. Our meal was about $80 for two with drinks. Follow me on Yelp for more to see and do while you are out. read more

Rain - Rain restaurant in Abingdon, VA. - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

I'm kind of torn between a 3 & 4 star for this restaurant. I'll first go into why I would give it 4: - Atmosphere and interior is super cute - staff is so friendly and helpful - service was quick - fried oysters appetizer was amazing - steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare - mushroom soup was good ...and then reasons why I would give it a 3: - the pepper crusted steak was SO salty and it felt like no one has tasted the dish before because the level of saltiness was almost unacceptable - bread with cheese dip also salty - other fish dishes I tried as well as the calamari was just average - cocktail/drink options were just okay in my opinion. They're strong so be careful. I tried the cosmopolitan & a Moscow mule. The Moscow mule had a lot of ginger in it but not bad. Cosmopolitan kinda tasted like cough syrup you take as a kid lol Overall I had an okay experience. I'm not sure if I would come back personally. Parking was a bit limited. Be prepared to parallel if you're coming for dinner or at a busy time read more

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Service was great, food was delicious . Ambiance was pleasant but noise level was extremely loud. I had the butternut squash soup and a wedge salad. Both delicious! My husband and our friend had the encrusted tuna steak. Both loved their meal. read more

We always start our meal with Oyster Rockefeller, this time it tasted like there was basil in the cream. I wasn't crazy about that but it was still good. I ordered the night special of scallops in creamy basil pasta and my husband ordered the crab crusted salmon. Both dishes were excellent and we were excited to order something other than the tuna, which is our normal. Our server was excellent and we enjoy sitting outside especially during the fall temperatures. read more

Rain - Scallops with creamy pesto - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

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Loved our meal! The butternut squash soup was unique and delicious! I got the penne special and it was good. My husband said his steak was just okay. But still giving it 5 stars overall it was a good experience. The service was great. Kept our waters full. It was my birthday but I didn't tell them. I did see others get birthday dessert with a candle in it. I was too stuffed to request that! Will be back! read more

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Food is great Service is B rated Setting is above avg. would give them a 4.5 star rating read more

The food was ok. I ordered the crab cake and had the wedge salad and butternut squash soup. The soup was very good. The crab cake was middling and I have had much better wedge salads. What was really below par was the service. I only saw the server one time after he took my order. Was never offered another cocktail or refill of water. Sort of surly manager/owner brought my dinner. This was a Thursday evening. Not a big crowd. read more

Rain is our favorite restaurant. The people are amazing. The food is delicious and we go for special occasions

Our family went on a short creeper trail vacation. Stopped here for an evening dinner. The service was great the food was just okay. No complaints but nothing to write home about. read more

Rain - Rosemary Rosemary Chicken Linguine - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

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Delicious food and great service. We went for a special occasion and were very pleased with the quality and presentation of the food and the outstanding service. It was great that they had several seafood options. read more

Totally unexpected!! Amazing butternut squash soup and blackened ribeye. Definitely a must. read more

Rain - Blackened Ribeye. - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

For my last night in the region, my friends took me to their favorite restaurant, Rain. It was a great idea and I see why Rain is packed and has rave reviews. We were seated for our reservation right away. We ordered some wine by the glass and some appetizers: the baked fontina dip and oysters Rockefeller. Both were exceptional; I could have made a meal from both. I had the butternut squash soup as part of my dinner and it was delightfully creamy with a perfect savory-sweet combination. My NY strip was seared to a perfect medium rare and its sides were perfect. My friend loved his fried catfish; his wife said it was just liker her grandma used to make. She enjoyed her shrimp and pasta, too. We split the German Chocolate cake for dessert and it was hands down the lightest, fluffiest, yet still decadent slice of German chocolate cake I've ever eaten. Service was excellent. Hands down a must go to eatery in Abingdon. read more

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Waitress was rude. Said did not take reservations, but when showed up and it was full they said we should have made a reservation? ‍. Did not leave a good impression in any way, shape, or form.... read more

The food was good, I recommend the garlic bread and the butternut squash soup. The salad was mediocre, nothing special. The service was good except that the waitress wanted to start removing some of the plates while some party members were still eating. I had to ask her to wait until everyone was done eating before cleaning up the table. I would recommend for the service practices to be revamped. Guests need time to eat without being disturbed. read more

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Wow. An oasis in Abingdon that I never expected!! This restaurant is ELEVATED. The menu had some many delicious options including lamb, fresh tuna, scallops, and various cuts of steaks. We had the stuffed mushrooms for appetizers. The table ordered steaks, pasta, and the tuna dish and everyone was incredibly happy. Our server was a dream. She bent over backwards for us and never left us wanting for anything. We finished the meal with the bananas foster cheesecake and apple pie. Overall it was a perfect meal. I'd go back and try everything else on the menu! Even the burger someone got next to us looked AMAZING read more

Rain - Seared Yellowfin Tuna! IG: @_badassfoodie - A plate displays slices of seared yellowfin tuna topped with cherry tomatoes, herbs, and a sauce. Accompanying the tuna are cooked asparagus spears, a portion of white rice, and a dollop of creamy sauce on the side. The presentation is on a teal plate, with a focus on fresh ingredients and vibrant colors. - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

This is one of the best restaurants in Abingdon. The food is delicious. The staff is amazing every time we go there. It's a wonderful experience. read more

Blackened ribeye covered in blue cheese sauce, not a fan. Everything else was outstanding. The Staff is friendly and welcoming. read more

Rain - Blackened Ribeye with blue cheese sauce and fried spinach. Not a fan. My wife's food was outstanding. The Staff was welcoming and friendly. - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

Had reservations for a party of 8 on a Saturday night. Seated promptly and the hostess brought us water and told us the waiter would be over soon. There was a regular menu as well as a menu of daily specials. Most of us ordered the trout special but did not want the creamed collards. They were very accommodating-- I got the fried spinach instead. Trout was perfectly cooked, potatoes perfectly roasted and I really liked the horseradish dipping sauce. You could choose soup or salad to start. I went with the butternut squash soup and it was absolutely fabulous. Decor was neat but the restaurant was a little noisy. Overall a very good experience. read more

We enjoyed everything from the ambiance to the food. Obviously frequented by locals, because everyone seemed to know each other. Our waitress made great recommendations. Our only issue was the rude people at the nearby table with their phone on fullblast talking to people on their speaker phone. This is an fine dining restaurant, I expect people to take that outside. Please be considerate read more

We forgot to take pictures of our food the first time we went here. We've loved everything here, with the exception of the chicken. (Just stick to seafood in my opinion!) The butternut squash soup was amazing! The first time we went, I wasn't even hungry enough for soup, but it came with our food. So I got it for my husband to try. I tasted it though and didn't want to stop! It is perfect, with just a hint of spice. I'd say it's a bit too think and sweet for ME to have an entire bowl, but the cup is PERFECT. Tuna, perfect. Lemony pasta, perfect. The calamari was good, but we want to try the crap and artichoke dip next! We've always had good service and will definitely be back many times. Do watch out for the tables though. Make sure you've got a napkin under your glasses. I watched my untouched water slide right off the side of the table out of the corner of my eye! Our server said they are very slick tables. Just use a napkin. read more

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Delicious meal. Husband had ribeye with fried potatoes and spinach chips and I had the salmon Rockefeller with potatoes and asparagus. All were perfectly seasoned. And the meal started with a fresh salad with what tasted like homemade dressing. Our server was great too. Loved the decor and the option to eat on the patio. Will definitely be back again when we are in this area. read more

Service was great Ambiance was average Food was not very good. Shrimp was way over cooked. The featured drink tasted like sugar water ( with lots of sugar!) read more

Food is awesome. One of my favorite places to eat. Steak is great and you have to try the butternut squash soup.

Decent meal and a cute atmosphere in Abingdon! I didn't get a photo of the salad but they must have literally picked the spring lettuce from the garden, it was that fresh. The butternut squash soup had a little Thai twist with coconut milk, spice and peanuts and cilantro. I should have ordered a bowl instead of just a cup. The fried oysters were fresh and the okra in the fried okra was pickled, which I did enjoy but it was a tad salty. Reasonable price. Good service. I would definitely come back. read more

Rain - Butternut squash soup - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

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This place looks older from the outside, but inside it's new, modern, big and bright. Unfortunately, it is also very LOUD! The floors being polished concrete and super high ceilings adds to the noise. Parking is limited, but discoverable around and near the restaurant. We were seated immediately, despite it being a Saturday evening. Service was very good. My wife and I each found a wine we liked; Riesling for me, Cabernet Sauvignon for her. Bread before your meal comes at a price. We each had a small mixed green salad that came with our meal. I thought the Parmesan Peppercorn dressing had very little taste. Disappointedly, so was my linguine. First of all, it was definitely more than a one pound box! It had cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and roasted garlic, but that was lost amongst the massive portion. I would have preferred a more reasonable amount of pasta to balance the other ingredients better, but it had very little flavor, IMO. My wife's Salmon Rockefeller was outstanding. Although, my meal wasn't very memorable, I wouldn't hesitate to try something different. P.S. I took the pasta home after eating on it, separated it into two more servings and made dinner from it another evening! read more

Rain - Linguine - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

The filet with seafood sauce was one of the best meals we had all year! Service was so kind and attentive without being obtrusive. Amazing place and we will be back very soon. Give it a try! read more

We have been here a couple of times now. Nothing but solid, great experience on all levels. Highly recommend.

Wonderful food, wonderful staff, and wonderful drinks! Can't go wrong with anything this restaurant offers.

This was our first visit to Rain. We had seen online menus and there were a lot of options on those. The actual menu was very limited compared to them. We were going to ask the waitstaff about that if they had bothered to come to our table. We were seated for almost 20 minutes without someone even bringing us water. It was a little busy but not that busy. The table that sat down next to us after we were there for 10 minutes was greeted immediately by a waitress. We were passed by several waitstaff at least 4 times without them even looking at us. When we left, out of frustration, the host and hostess didn't even care when we told them what happened. Very disappointing first impression. read more

Great atmosphere and the food is phenomenal. I had the beef stroganoff and it was the best I've ever had including my mom's.

Visiting Abington . Found this jewel on Main Street . Everything about this restaurant is top notch. From the Host , to the waitresses , to the ambiance , to the food . Wonderful menu . You will not be disappointed . read more

Awesome place! They were busy but we were a party of two and were still seated quickly with great service! Everything we ordered to eat was excellent and vane out perfect. The inside is so nice and is perfect for families or a date night. read more

Rain - Pomegranate and Pear Sangria. Background: Fontina Cheese and bread Appetizer - American Near Me - Abingdon, Virginia

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