Outstanding farm-to-table dining in Snowshoe…read more For anyone visiting Snowshoe Mountain and hoping to find a truly elevated dining experience, Appalachia Kitchen stands apart. The concept is simple but well executed: locally sourced Appalachian ingredients, seasonal menus, and careful preparation. In an area where "upscale" dining often leans heavily on pricing instead of execution, Appalachia Kitchen focuses on what actually matters--quality, balance, and consistency. Highlights included: * A perfectly cooked filet paired with root vegetables and a rich, restrained sauce * Thoughtful plating without unnecessary theatrics * A wine list that complements the menu instead of competing with it * Attentive service that feels professional but relaxed One standout moment: the staff happily accommodated a custom French press paired with vanilla gelato and chocolate chips--a small detail, but one that shows how much pride they take in the guest experience. Snowshoe attracts visitors from across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and for many, this will be the memorable meal of their trip. If you're deciding where to spend your money for a special dinner, this is the restaurant that delivers on both quality and value. Appalachia Kitchen sets the benchmark for what higher-end dining in Snowshoe should be.

Food was delicious with scallops and lamb stew. Unique dish with chicken Wellington. Carrot cake…read morecould feed four. Service was good and attentive.

Super hole in the wall type of place. If you're looking to take out a date for a quiet atmosphere…read morethen this is the spot. It's fairly esthetic, lots of things to look at around the place. Very interesting stuff in the room. Best part is that it's quiet, you can easily hold a conversation without having to talk loud.

Great place to hang out with friends or a date night. We loved the laid back atmosphere and…read moreeclectic decorations and the drinks were delicious. My type of place.

This past weekend we went to downtown Staunton to have lunch and enjoy the beautiful weather with…read morethe outside seating that is now available with Beverley Street blocked off to traffic for the summer. We decided on the Green Room because we had not been there in a long time. We were very happy with the menu selections of appetizers, sandwiches and salads. They have an impressive wine and beer selection, sodas and water too. Their outside setup is very nice with tents for shade, comfortable plastic chairs with cup holders and fake grass a little ambience. The service was a little slow at first but then were very attentive and helpful. The inside is immaculate and the bathroom was very clean (always a plus and positive sign). We got the chips and onion dip to start which were yummy! Then we got a Turkey sandwich and a club sandwich. Both were delicious and stuffed full, we could only eat half. We got a coke and a Veil Brewing Co. IPA to drink. The Veil is one of the best brewing companies on the East Coast and not easy to find outside of Richmond, VA. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch experience here!! Great job!!

Friendly staff, nice ambiance, great food and drink…read more We love their sandwiches - The Jam (prosciutto, fig preserves, & arugula) is sophisticated and good, and their club sandwich is great. And then, not only do they have beers, but also high quality sodas, like San Pellegrino. What's not to like?

We went to the waterwheel restaurant last night and the food was incredible. We ordered the bread,…read morewedge salad, and split the 32 oz ribeye. Everything was great. The ambiance was very cute and the staff were very attentive and helpful. We appreciated that one even came out to take a photo of us in front of the wheel. Would highly recommend if you visit the hot springs area.

Drinks were one of the best we've ever had. Food was so good. I got the trout and it was huge. They…read moregive two pieces of fish.

This restaurant has an interesting, modern, boutique atmosphere. Our food was very good. Two of…read moreour party got the meatloaf sandwiches and thought they were quite tasty, with yummy buttery texas toast. I had the pot pie. The broth it was in was fine, but could've used more vegetables and i didn't care for the pureed potstoes. My son got the special, a pork ramen, which he enjoyed. This is not a speedy restaurant, but that is fine. The service was good, even though I think the server and cook were the only ones there. They were very good and helped each other. A nice place to stop!

Very nice atmosphere and great food. Nice location to take your significant other or mom for…read moreMother's Day

An excellent and inventive restaurant in Staunton that punches way above its weight. My wife and I…read moretraveled to Staunton recently and were advised to try Zynodoa. The cocktail and mocktails were flavorful and well priced. Our waiter was great. Very knowledgeable about the menu, town and ingredients. We started with the Chicken Liver pate. This was well prepared, although I hate when a restaurant provides an odd number of toasts for two people. We asked for an extra piece and thought it was funny that they gave us exactly one. FYI- it comes with several accoutrements which were tasty, but the mustard was really the most satisfying. My wife had the brisket, which I would call a must have. Fantastic Asian spices, fried rice ball and Kimchi. Just an explosion of flavors. I was glad she shared. (This is uncommon) I had the pork chop and it was really pretty. Unfortunately, it lacked flavor and I had to carve off the fat which made up about 1/3rd of the chop. The bone was the other third...so it turned out to be a thick but modest cut. That said, it was on a lovely bed of mash and some of the best blue and white carrots I ever had. We finished with the carrot cake. (All of the desserts are made onsite.) which we learned was gluten free. Honestly if it was marked GF I wouldn't have ordered it. Anyway, when it arrived I thought we received the wrong thing. It looked like a decorative cliff bar. Once we took a bite we were blown away by the flavors and texture. It was delicious. Such a great experience. We were near the kitchen, so we got to see the head chef get orders out. There were some highs and lows, but the overall experience was really nice.

My wife and I were driving to North Carolina and wanted a halfway stop, so we chose Staunton,…read moreVirginia based on a restaurant for dinner. Zynodoa was our choice. Good call! We stopped in Thursday February 5, 2026. The cozy space, complete with a locally painted on the wall, gives it a warm, welcoming feel. In speaking with the matrade we learned the name of the restaurant comes from the Native American word that has become Shenandoah. After 20 years in business it's clear this place has deep local roots. The staff was friendly and attentive. Kyle, our waiter, did a great job and worked seamlessly with his teammates to make the experience memorable. We started with cocktails -- my wife had the Sage Advice and I had a classic Manhattan. Proper cocktails for sure! The crème brûléed cornbread and sweet potato bisque were standout starters. Probably could have stopped eating after those starters...For mains, my wife loved the pork loin and I enjoyed the pan-seared trout. We finished with the banana mousse, which was absolutely amazing! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're passing through Staunton. definitely worth the stop.

My wife and i stopped by this place after a family function in Crozet and we could not have been…read moremore happy! The food is not just "vegan trying to mimic real food" but fantastic cuisine in its own right. The tacos were wonderful but the crabcake was in a world of its own: crunchy, rich, and tasted exactly like crab. The service was also on point, knowledgeable and timely. Add to that the rooftop views of the town and nearby mountains make this place a must-visit.

What a wonderful surprise to find a vegetarian restaurant of this caliber in a small town. Even…read morebetter is the amazing rooftop area which regularly has live music. Great selection of dishes, drinks, and flavors. Worth a drive even from Charlottesville on a cool summer evening to watch the sunrise over the mountains.

I had a great experience at Lost Saint last time I was in town so I had to return to try more…read moreseasonal cocktails and food. The ambiance reminds me of the prohibition era as it is located in the basement of Tavern & Grocery. My husband and I met up with some of his co-workers and they had a 6 top table to accommodate our group. Service was also excellent this second visit. I had the Dilly Dally and the Roses Really Smell Like cocktails while my husband tried the Lemon Meringue Flip. For dinner we had the roasted cauliflower and pan seared cod fish. The roasted cauliflower had a nice flavor profile with shiitake mushrooms and castelvetrano olives. We were too full for dessert, but we will return.

Loved this spot! Like stepping into another world. We entered through the tavern & grocery…read moreupstairs. It felt like a speakeasy! The place was packed in the main room, though there's a separate room that they opened up. The staff was friendly and cleared tables promptly to help us find a spot to sit. I believe there were some food options, though we did not order any. We did an old fashioned and a bar tenders choice. Not sure what it was, but it was delicious!! It's dark and moody, with lots of candles. I believe you can also enter through the back. Restroom was very gross... but other than that, a great experience. We were just passing through, but I would absolutely recommend and go back.

Website said open made reservation they were closed for the season…read more Let down! Sucks!

High quality food and services went with a party of 6 and food came out extremely fast. Would say…read moreit's on the expensive side of things as drinks were $12-20 appetizers $20 and main dishes ranged from $35-$80 the steaks where great in size but quality wasn't as good as u expect for $70(but ur on a mountain). Sides are not included with the meals so $12-15 extra for ur sides lobster Mac was great. I think it's the prefect place to go if ur willing to send a good amount of money.

This is our 3rd time here and we have had fantastic service every time. It is definitely a local…read morehangout, but as a stranger, we always feel welcome. Very good food, and one of the only places with available wi-fi. I had the special of the night, which was the Ruben sandwich with steak fries. If I had to critique anything, the sandwich was a little small, but tasted great! They made up with a good helping of steak fries. If traveling through Boyer, I would recommend stopping in for a bite to eat.