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    4.3 (175 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Oysters Rockefeller - The image shows a white ceramic plate containing five oysters Rockefeller, each topped with a cheese and herb mixture. The oysters are arranged around a small bed of mixed greens in the center of the plate. A metal spoon rests on the right side of the plate. The dish appears to be served in a restaurant setting, with a yellowish table surface visible in the background.

    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.

    Rain restaurant in Abingdon, VA.
    Richard S.

    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.

    Julie P.

    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

    Scallops with creamy pesto
    Kathy E.

    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.

    Butternut Squash Soup
    Suzie R.

    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!

    Rosemary Rosemary Chicken Linguine
    Jackie S.

    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.

    Blackened Ribeye.
    Jai J.

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

    Fontina cheese dip
    Stephanie S.

    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.

    Decoration - The image shows a ceiling with a modern chandelier hanging from a circular metallic fixture, featuring five elongated pendant lights with textured surfaces. The ceiling is smooth and painted in a dark tone, with crown molding along the edges. The room is illuminated by warm lighting, including wall-mounted fixtures and the chandelier. In the background, decorative wall panels and lush green plants are visible, contributing to an elegant interior setting.

    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.

    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.

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

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

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

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

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    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.

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