Was part of a birthday celebration in the recently burned down event room. Food is excellent and staff. I would down rate the crab on crab dinner-as the soft-shell on top of the crab cake was truly quite small not even the size of a small palm of the hand. It was disappointing. But, everything else has always been wonderful. read more

By far the best restaurant in the NNK! The food is fresh and delicious. The flavors are layered and deep. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. Unique wine list compliments the meal. And don't miss Kelly's cheesecake- they're all delish! The restaurant is cozy and homey with a nice bar space. A must go restaurant in the area. read more

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exceptional meal, great and friendly service - Bang Bang shrimp are amazing - Best fried oysters ever scallops for dinner and the surf and turf were awesome! read more

Having eaten at some of the best restaraunts nationwide, Relish would give them a run for their money. The service, food, and drinks were perfection. This would be worth adding Warsaw, VA to your list of towns to visit just so you can try Relish. The creativity of the menu and the presentation is so impressive! Our server Judi was also fantastic, so ask for her! read more

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This restaurant is probably the only "upscale" restaurant within 30 miles. It is right in downtown Warsaw and we have driven by it many times. Their hours are funky, only open a few days a week so be sure to check before you make a stop. They do except reservations, so that is a good idea. On to the food! We went here with some friends of ours and it was a very busy evening. The wait staff was stretched, but they did a great job of keeping up with the pace. They had a lot of oyster specials, so we started off with a dozen fried oysters. I'm sorry we were unable to provide a picture, but they went pretty fast! For the main course, two of us had fish tacos, one had the yellowfin tuna special, and one had the tuna tartare as a meal. All were very good. In addition to the food, they have quite a list of wines and creative cocktails. It is a little bit pricey given where you are, but if you were looking for a nice evening out with some pretty good food, you should give Relish a try. read more

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Relish always impresses me with every dish being prepared perfectly. We started with the fried oysters appetizer with a remoulade sauce. My wife had shrimp and grits while I had the pork chop with baked sweet potato and mixed greens side salad. We tried a bite of each dish. Everything perfectly prepared. We always say we need to go there more often. It is the best food within an hour drive read more

Decent food but priced beyond the quality and the area. There aren't many options in the area, but in a bigger town this place couldn't exist as it is. read more

Relish never disappoints! We live in DC but bought a house on the water nearby and recently discovered this little gem. We are big foodies and we're used to being spoiled with incredible cuisine in the city, but Relish impresses us every time! The shrimp & grits, seafood linguine, and meatloaf have been some top favorites. The oysters relish are amazing. The cheesecakes by Kelly are mouthwatering. Everything is so, so good. Kudos, Carol & team! read more

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We stopped in by chance while on vacation and boy are we glad that we did! The food was fresh and delish and the staff were super friendly. I had the shrimp and grits with bacon and asiago cheese and it was dreamy, creamy and so good. My daughter had a deconstructed pot pie with a puff pastry in the middle of the plate. It was homey and comforting. My husband enjoyed rockfish cooked to perfection. Two tips: the place is busy so eat early/late or make a reservation. We were on the early side so we did not have to wait. Some of the chairs are more comfortable than others. Our metal chairs could've used a cushion. read more

Great place to go for a casual night out. Food and service was excellent. We had one person who was vegan and one vegetarian in the party and they easily accommodated us. They had a vegan and vegetarian option on the menu and even modified one appetizer to make it vegan for us and it was delicious. We called in advance and let them know we had a quest coming who was vegan and they had that noted when we arrived and made sure we could get what we wanted and even offered to make something special if the vegan option was not what we wanted. Our out of town friends noted that it was the best meal they had on their vacation. Overall great experience. read more

Nice place, friendly staff, good food! Love going on Wednesday night when Miss Pearline is shucking oysters.

What a pleasant surprise ! Having been in Tappahannock throughout the week, we decided to spread our wings and head across the Rivah for dinner. "Relish" looked interesting, so the pick. Menu was most intriguing and our choices were super. My wife had a mix of appetizers and I had a Lump Crab and pasta shell dish with a very light and delicately flavored sauce like none I have ever eaten. The service was very good and the place was full of happy people, from those dining to the staff. Try it, you will like it. Herb Aman read more

Relish - Jumbo lump crab, tossed in a very light citrus sauce with a small shell pasta. Really different and scrumptious! - Wine Bars Near Me - Warsaw, Virginia

The food, the drinks and even the quaint elegance was a 10 in my book. My friends and I were vacationing this past week to celebrate my fourth anniversary with my beautiful husband. I found this place via Yelp and made the reservation. There wasn't a single thing that hit the table that was not on point. Our drinks were stellar. I tried the seasonal Strawberry Passion. We each got something different for dinner and apps. By the end of the dinner, we had passed around each other's plates and begging for the chef to take a bow. She had outdid herself. I want to take more people back to this area and Relish is one of the primary reasons. Thanks for a wonderful meal. read more

Relish - Meatloaf with cremini mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and peas and carrots. In the background, my Strawberry Passion - Wine Bars Near Me - Warsaw, Virginia

So sad. I drove all the way here and had a reservation and after being seated when I asked about what happened to the menu that was posted on their Facebook page and why was I given something different. She said vendor issues. Then told only oysters relish is on Thursday's now. Then she said there would be no more Kelly's Cheesecakes! Then I just decided to order dessert to eat and just go but then was told there is no Key Lime pie! 11 hours of it being posted and no updates? This has made me very sad. I love changing menus and I know there are some consistent items on there but this right here has given me great doubts. read more

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We like Relish a lot! This was our second visit. The rockfish was great and my wife's sliders were very tasty. I have one suggestion...the ambiance is a little cavernous....one big room . It would be nice to separate the bar from the dining room with screens or partial wall or even some plants....I think the bar patrons might also like the "cozyness" factor...just sayin'... read more

Absolutely loved this place! I have food allergies and they seemed knowledgeable. Super friendly staff!! Unique atmosphere with old timey downtown feel! read more

This place is such a hidden gem. We ended up here two nights in a row, it's that good. The restaurant is nicely decorated, cozy and just has a welcoming feel. The staff is amazing. Everyone we met was extremely friendly. Yasmeen was our server and also bartender. She makes the best cocktails! I had the shrimp and grits and my husband had the scallops. Both cooked perfectly. The second night I had the mussels and he had the sliders. Both perfect! For dessert I had the cheesecake and by far the best cheesecake I have ever had. If you happen to be in this town or passing through, stop here for a meal! And say hi to the wonderful Yasmeen read more

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Absolutely delicious and the presentation was awesome! We thought we would miss the food and dining in DC but have found so many wonderful restaurants close to Colonial Beach! We had the crab tower for an appetizer with delicious wine. I had the shrimp & grits and my husband had the fall pasta special! We saved room for dessert and had the amazing chocolate torte. We will definitely be back! read more

A wonderful Northern Neck upper scale restaurant. Menu is diverse, but reflects the local community of seafood and farm. People are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. read more

Peeked in the window the night before going to their oyster night, loved the look. When my husband and I went the following evening we had a fabulous time: service, ambience, food, drink all excellent and beyond by so very far the "dining" experience we'd had across the street the previous night. Raves for this place all around. And reasonable, too. Inventive, tasty, nicely presented, a sense of humor even. Wish that instead of a 10 hour drive from home that I could walk there. Every week. read more

The gem on the Northern Neck! Food, atmosphere, and service is outstanding!!! Love Date night on Thursdays. Recommended to have reservations. read more

A friend of mine was worried that I was going to visit Relish because she's friends with the owner. She knows that I am a food snob and can be critical of fine dining restaurants. My friend was afraid I would not only be critical of portion size but she wasn't sure how I would react to the food. Well portion size is definitely not a problem for the Relish and not only was our food 5 stars in flavor and originality but presentation was beautiful. We started with their version of Oysters Relish (Rockefeller) and they were awesome. My wife had a salad and was happy. My wife had the Fresh Seared Tuna and it was off the charts. It was over a bed of white rice with Wasabi, ginger, mangoes along with some other ingredients that made me wish I had gotten it. However I was not to be disappointed with my Linguine and Louisiana Crayfish. Everything was great and we couldn't of made a better choice. read more

Omg I am so glad we discovered this place! I noticed it driving out to a piece of land I am listing in the Northern Neck. This time we were driving past, returning from dropping the kid off at Girl Scout Camp. This is worth driving all the way from Richmond, just for this! Besides the drive is lovely anyway. There was so much yummy stuff on the menu it was difficult to choose. We finally arrived at the mini oyster po buys as an appetizer, which was messy but delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the crab orrechette. It was delicate and wonderful! Brian loved the Louisiana crawfish linguini. It was a little on the spicy side. Highly recommend!! Ok we've come back one year later-same Camp. Thank you Girl Scouts for giving us another opportunity to stop! This time we devoured the Oysters Relish, which is their delicious variation of Oysters Rockefeller. Lots of bacon and cheese. Extra yum! I am in love with their cocktail the Pink Ta Ta. It's has some liquor that is x rated. What's not to love? Brian enjoyed the fish tacos and I almost licked the plate after "relishing" (couldn't resist) the yellowfin tuna with pineapple salsa. It has a little wasabi and pickled ginger so it had a wonderful kick to it. We topped it off with the Banana pudding Cheesecake. If only we lived closer! read more

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The ambience was very nice. The service was friendly and very efficient. we started with the fried oysters which was a very nice plate. They were crispy and served with a flavorful remoulade sauce and slightly pickled strips of red bell pepper. Our table had the chicken pot pie which was said to be tasty but it's more like a creamy soup with a piece of baked puff pastry set to the side on top (which is fine). The shrimp and grits had a lot of grits, but not many shrimp which were not very big especially for the price. The scallop dish was flavorful and says it comes with succotash but I only found some corn in the grits under the four scallops. They were a medium size, nicely browned. There were three thin pieces of asparagus that were very crunchy. The meatloaf was very good, but there were about 15 peas and 4 tiny baby carrots with good mashed potatoes and gravy. For the prices, I would expect there to be more vegetables to accompany the entrées and larger shrimp and scallops. It also would be a nice touch to have fresh rolls or good warm bread for the table. We had three desserts. The apple pie was extremely small for nine dollars. The crust was pale and soft and there wasn't much flavor overall. It was accompanied by a vanilla ice cream which was good. The chocolate torte which is flourless had a good dark chocolate, was very small which may be OK because of its richness, but it could use a little more "fluff" on the plate. The Cheesecake was a good size and looks nice but I didn't get any feedback from the one that ate it. I'm sure we will try this restaurant again because it is one of the nicest ones we have seen in northern neck. But when prices are close to those of the Tides Inn, they need to step up their game on the details and offerings on each plate a little bit. I would suggest that they have at least one seasonal dessert that is made in-house and is served warm, such as a pear cranberry pandowdy or crisp with ice cream. It will probably be the best seller, quick to make, and cost-effective. read more

We have been eating at this restaurant since they opened and the food is good. The portions are not huge but definitely satisfying. Tonight, however, was a total disaster. We had 7:30 reservations and it's currently 9:55 and we just left. We ordered appetizers and drinks at 7:40ish and didn't see a scrap of food until 8:40. (The drinks came around 8:20. )Apparently they expanded and have a banquet hall adjacent to the restaurant and clearly prioritized the people there. It doesn't matter how nice the servers are- you can't leave people waiting for one hour before bringing anything to eat. read more

Always astounding. The food is always exceptional and delicious. The waitstaff have all worked there for years. A gem in a food desert. Pricey but worth it. read more

Man, Relish was quite the treat! It was my first time in the area and we made reservations for dinner here for a friend's bachelorette! We had 10 girls and they were super accommodating to us! For dinner I ordered the "Crab on crab on crab", it was delicious! If you like crab, this is what you should get. I asked our server for the most picked item on the menu and he mentioned this one. We had absolutely zero complaints at our table as everyone enjoyed their food as well as the space. Next time I am in the area, I'll be stopping back in! read more

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We stopped here one Sunday night for dinner after what seemed to be a long weekend at the River. We'd heard great things about the place, and decided the short dive was worth it this time. We did make a reservation, and good thing we did, as the place was packed! The food was great. 5 Stars. I had the rock fish, and it was perfectly cooked. I would certainly order it again. The others at the table certainly enjoyed their meal as well. My only complaint is that it did take over an hour to get our food. The servers were extremely busy (actually running in the restaurant). I'm not sure if they were understaffed or what, but it did bring it down a star. Overall, I'll be back. I want to try the local salami they serve, as well as some of their extensive wine list. read more

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Relish is a very underrated restaurant in the nnk. The new renovations have done wonders and it has become much more spacious. The servers provide excellent service and are quick about getting your food to the table, it's always hot! The quality of the food is excellent and it is absolutely delicious! I definitely recommend trying the prime burger sliders, the bacon jam and pimento cheese make for the perfect ratio of flavor profiles. They have a very extensive wine selection and the servers are apt to giving a good suggestion to go with your meal. It's perfect for date night and would be a great place to take your S/O for Anniversaries, Birthday's, or Valentine's Day!! read more

I have been a few times now so I thought I would update my review. The service is always slow here. That is consistent. Don't go when you are in a hurry. Food is always very good. Last night we tried the fried green tomatoes and they were very good. I highly recommend them. One of our favorite apps so far. Crab on Crab on Crab was my entree. Third or top layer of crab was not my favorite....Lump crab was tasty but served cold on layers of hot soft shell crab and crab cake and jasmine rice. All delicious but odd to have cold lump crab on top. Overall very good though. Steak Masala Fettucini was delicious and oysters on grits were a usual good choice this evening. Too full for dessert as usual. We will be back I am sure. read more

I used to live in Montross VA for 18 years and frequented Relish. I've since moved to Fredericksburg and truly miss the Northern Neck experience. Yesterday I took 2 of my new neighbors to dinner at Relish. I was disappointed that I didn't get to see beautiful Carol, but our drinks, appetizers and dinners DID NOT DISAPPOINT. My usual Pear Martini was stellar as usual. The restaurant looks amazing and I loved all the children's photos on the walls. Thanks Carol and Kelly (our waitress) for a truly wonderful dining experience. Can't wait to come back! June Frye read more

Always delicious! Carol is an amazing chef and is always circulating around the front of the house to make sure everyone has a great experience. Local seafood and produce are the stars of the menu, but don't miss out on the specialty cocktails and house made desserts. read more

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What a wonderful dinner! First the staff was attentive and taking the necessary COVID precautions. Started with a bottle of wine and the crab tower, both were excellent. Our entrees came out quickly and both were superb - crab on crab on crab and surf and turf. Steak was prepared perfectly. Lump crab meat was large and without shells. Finished up with dark chocolate tart and raspberry/blueberry cheesecake. Typically don't get desert but the appetizers and entrees were so good we had to give it a shot. We were not disappointed. This is our new go to spot in the Northern Neck. Highly recommend! read more

(4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service. Definitely the Best restaurant In the Area. Highly recommend For fellow Foodies;). My one recommendation would be to populate their Wine list with Virginia wines to go along with the "Local" theme. DRINKS: ** Coffee = (4) very good...comes from a local roaster in Richmond too;) ** Sweet Tea = (4) very good ** Water(tap) = (4) very good FOOD: ** Banana Cream Cheesecake = (4.5) Very Good! It's lighter than a traditional cheesecake. ** "Relish" Chicken Pot Pie = (4.25) Very good ** Local Catfish Bites = (4) very good read more

We went for dinner on a girls weekend and had an amazing time. Great food, atmosphere and service. Judy was perfect.

We had a party of seven and made reservations ahead of time. Hint: make reservations. Relish is very popular and tables fill up fast. We were greeted warmly and our table was ready upon arrival. We had the fried green tomatoes, oysters and catfish bites for starters. All were absolutely scrumptious! Our entrees were the Cobia, the crab on crab on crab, NY strip, and fish tacos. In a word, the food is amazing. The presentation, portion and seasonings were 5 star. I liked the fact that they serve local veggies and seafood We now have a new regular restaurant. read more

Wow wow wow! While vacationing, my husband and I ate dinner here on a Friday night. Reservations are a must! The staff was great and the food was some of the best we've ever had. We ordered the chicken and waffles and blue cheese crostini for appetizers. They did not disappoint. For dinner we had the scallops in curry sauce and crab on crab on crab. All of the food was outstanding and it's a must try!!!!! read more

We stopped by and they had Miss Pearline to shuck your oysters. We had Oysters Relish and it was delicious! Ayo our waiter was amazing! We come here often and we are never disappointed. read more

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Local seafood and produce used in delicious creations by Carol Mead Smith. Some classics, like crab cakes and fish and chips, and some inventive twists, like locally-sourced bison sliders and oyster po' boy crostini. Don't miss the house cocktail creations, using seasonal and local ingredients and house-made syrups. The space is airy and the large windows let in lots of light. Folks come from all around the Northern Neck and beyond, so be sure to make reservations for weekend nights. read more

What an amazing little gem to find! Dinner was incredible. Steak was cooked perfectly, everything was fresh, great wine list available, and the best part- dessert! The banana cream cheesecake was out of this world!! We were visiting from out of state, but this would be a weekly visit if we lived in the area. Super friendly staff as well. read more