What a wonderful diner with lots of room for customers to spread out an enjoy their fare. The…read morepeople here are so polite and welcoming. Tiffany is a gift to all of us. Her food preparation reaches perfection. We have searched for good bbq and found a great place in Shawn's. We ordered extra so we could have leftovers but had no idea how much food we would get with each order. What a great surprise! Each specialty was more delicious than the next. We started with the ribs with the sweet and spicy sauce and were impressed not only by the taste but how meaty they were. Next we had burnt ends which were exquisite. The best we have ever had. We moved on to the brisket sandwich which was delicious. The sides, which included baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw were fresh and well-made. We would highly recommend this diner. It is so nice to have a place that feels like down home and has great food.

We'd come back! What…read morewe got: Brisket BBQ Nachos - 5* really liked this. The brisket didn't stand out on its own but was great with the cheese and the sauce. Jalapeno Sausage - 4* I've never found a jalapeno sausage that has blown all expectations. They're just always delicious and this one was no different. Burnt ends - 3.5* my partner liked them more than me. I have a friend who makes the best burnt ends and I've yet to find a place that does it nearly as good. Half rack of ribs - 3* small (but to be fair I had beef ribs in mind) and decent. The dry rub was good and the sauce made it even better. Coleslaw - 5* really good and very fresh! The coconut was an interesting yet delicious addition. Mac & Cheese - 4* I liked it more than my partner. Pretty standard Mac and cheese.

Excellent food, exactly the BBQ what you want to find in a small town restaurant. I love the…read moreatmosphere as you walk in, small dinning area, clean and very friendly staff. I had the ribs, good flavor, the right amount of sauce and even though the meat was perfectly attached to the bones, it melted as soon as I bited, definitely will order them again. The mac&cheese was fine, the chili was amazing and the corn bread was good. Highly recommend if visiting or just driving through Culpeper

Best place to get food after a game at the culpeper sports complex. Amazing food, friendly wait…read morestaff, and great small town atmosphere. The food was so good and very reasonably priced.

When walking in, there was a cigarette smell. That is an immediate turn off. The decor was very…read moreTexas, though, which was fun. The server said they were from Texas so I was thinking this was going to be delicious, like a hole in the wall situation. Holes in the walls are always so surprisingly yummy. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The meat looked like it had a ton of seasoning but it was flavorless. It didn't taste smoked or anything. It was cooked to a good temp and was tender, but that's all it had going for it. The Mac and cheese looked so good and gooey but, again, flavorless. We got the appetizer of all the dips. The queso was ok. They said their avocados were not soft so they chopped them up with a ton of onion and tomato to make up for it? The salsa was ok, again, not much flavor, other than onion. Service was nice.

Our food was delicious and service was friendly and on point…read more We tried the ribs, bulled pork sandwich, brisket salad, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. The portions were generous and the sauce had a Smokey spice to it.

Great food and very reasonable prices for a touristy town. Service was efficient and adequate…read more I'm glad I had my seldom-eaten hamburger (patty melt) here because it was awesome! Very tasty burger with the grilled onions. The house-made chips are also good. My only complaint is the tiny "side salad" that I ordered. That it would be an upcharge with my burger but was charged $7 for the small salad. Server confirmed after questioning the bill.

We stopped into Grill 309 on a Wednesday night and downtown Culpeper was busy. We circled the block…read moreand found close free parking on a side street next to Grill 309. The interior gives upscale sports bar vibes. We chose a high top table toward the back of the restaurant. Our server ended up being the bartender too. They had $5 margaritas that night so I ordered one and we started with an order of their pierogies. There were four and they were served over a smear of their beer cheese. There were ok. I wanted more seasoning in the filling itself. It was pretty bland. For my entree I got their hot dog with chili and cheese with their housemade chips. I was pleasantly surprised to see a cheese sauce on the dog. It was pretty good. Some of the chips were pretty overcooked. The service brought this score down. I think the bartender was busy but plenty of servers were available. There was a lot of conversation at the bar. We probably should have just sat there. We missed out on drink refills, having our order taken promptly, and getting the check when we were ready to leave. Overall there were a lot of interesting things on the menu. I would want to return to see what else tasted good.

Brunch offerings were unique, delicious and reasonably priced. The staff were efficient and kind…read more I look forward to coming again!

A cute little restaurant, nestled in the heart of downtown Culpeper. Stopped here on a whim on my…read moreway to an event and had a really nice time. We sat at the bar for a quick meal and the servers were all friendly and attentive. I opted for the chicken bacon ranch tacos based on a few other reviews and they were pretty good. The sweet potato fries were my favorite though. The drinks were well-priced and it had a decent enough bar vibe that we really enjoyed ourselves.

I was told to try this cute little hike in the wall. I was not disappointed…read more I ordered the 2 eggs, fried oysters, potatoes, and toast! Everything was delicious. The oysters were fried to perfection. Very crispy. The potatoes added the perfect balance to the slightly salty oysters. The food was hot and fresh! Our waitress was amazing. She brought everything out with a smile. Overall, I would highly recommend!

In a virtually empty restaurant it shouldn't take 45 minutes to get lunch. There was hairs in my…read moredaughter's sandwich. The food wasn't good. The fries weren't even salted. Our server didn't seem to care and when my daughter said she didn't want a remake of her sandwich you could hear them say just throw that sh!t in the trash. Wouldn't recommend. This happened yesterday we arrived about 11:50 served after 12:45.

The service here is truly impeccable. The bartender and our waitress, Marissa, always greet us with…read moresuch genuine hospitality. We only visit a few times a year, yet they remember us like we're regulars that's real service. I'm not sure what the previous reviewer experienced maybe just a bad day, which happens in this industry (I say that as someone who owns restaurants in Northern VA). Not every day is perfect, but consistency matters, and I can only speak from my experience. Helanna and Marissa have never disappointed. They consistently bring great energy, charm, and quality service every time we visit. Keep it up, ladies! I also appreciate that the owners have preserved the Culpeper charm. The rustic feel of the building is part of what makes this place special. It stays true to the town's character, which is refreshing with so much new development coming in.

We are new to Culpeper and decided to check out Grass Rootes for Sunday brunch. It was a nice, cozy…read morespot for a rainy day. Zack and Marissa were so kind and welcoming and provided such attentive service! We enjoyed the delicious fried chicken & egg biscuit sandwich and veggie omelette. The French bubbly they have by the glass was so good, too! We can't wait to come back to try dinner and also check out live music in their basement pub.

My boyfriend and I come here regularly. It is our favorite sushi restaurant and favorite restaurant…read moreabove all. I typically get the "sir pinch a lot" or the "angry bird" roll. The miso soup is fabulous. Our server is always friendly and helpful. We love this place!! 100% recommend.

Best sushi on the east coast! Excellent service. High quality ingredients. Small independent…read morerestaurant, nice quiet ambiance. Perfect spot for a celebration.

I aged yet another year this past Thursday (one year older, but not another year wiser, healthier,…read moreor wealthier - lol), & since the pandemic nixed us going out for a nice fancy birthday meal, & since I had a hankering for my favorite "Bleu Cheese & Grilled Onion Burger" from Glory Days, placed an order which dear husband picked up & brought home. Now I've been enjoying these burgers for many years now - it's my hands-down favorite Glory Days offering. Ordered to go last year some time & was underwhelmed at how it was put together & how it traveled. This time, however - what a revelation! While of course I re-toasted everything in the oven for 10 minutes or so (fries in particular never travel well, so always need a bit of a crisp-up), whoever made & whoever packed the burger deserve awards. The burger was more than an inch thick & perfectly medium-rare as ordered. Bleu cheese crumbles were perfectly piled on the burger - not scattered all over the place - as were the beautifully grilled onions. And healthy portions of both. The creme-de-la-creme? Someone had the absolutely genius idea to place a piece of parchment paper between the lettuce/tomato/raw red onion & the rest of the burger, thus preventing those fresh toppings from not only wilting from the heat of the burger enroute, but also sogging up the bun!! I simply lifted the parchment paper with fresh toppings off while I reheated the burger & bun, & replaced them (minus parchment) when everything was hot & ready. Both burger & fries were absolutely PERFECT (side pickle spear cold & crisp as well) - just as good if not better than if I had ordered & enjoyed it in the restaurant. If I had to be anal & ding them on anything, it was that no little plastic cup of ketchup was provided, but I had my own favorite "spicy ketchup" on hand, so probably wouldn't have used theirs anyway. Bottom Line: I can only hope & pray that this wasn't a one-time thing due to someone superior manning the kitchen & that my next burger order will arrive home exactly the same as this one!!

After not frequenting this location for quite some time we started to go back on Fridays for their…read moreFriday Fish Fry which has been very good. Then we decided to go on a Tuesday and try their Tri-Fecta. BIG MISTAKE!! I selected the Chrispy Chicken Sandwich. I couldn't even finish it. I tried but but after a few bites I gave it to a friend who was with us and feeds a local ground hog. It was dry, over cooked and like rubber. I don't think even the ground hog will eat it. So, I guess we won't be going back too often and if so it will be on a Friday. I'm only giving 2 stars for the server Bryanna and the Gentilman who greeted us as both were very good.