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.

First time customer. I'm not sure why I never knew of this place, as I am usually up on all the…read morelocal BBQ places. Anyhow we were generally very pleased with our meal here. Atmosphere was kind of like cross between a bbq joint and a family restaurant. My wife got pulled pork dinner and I got the sliced brisket. Both were delicious, however the brisket was the best I have had in some time. Very moist and flavorful with just the right amount of bark on the edges. Only one bbq sauce provided but it was tasty. Sides were good as well, but the fried potatoes with onions were the best IMO. One thing we found odd is that they don't allow substitutions of the sides for a salad. Or substitution of a specific side designated with an entree. Not sure what that's about, so taking off one star for that. Otherwise a great little find and we will be back.

We were driving through the area and decided to stop in town for dinner. Right away, we loved the…read moreatmosphere. It had that cozy, small-town, family-style restaurant feel. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, and the overall vibe was warm and welcoming. For our meal, we ordered the pulled pork sandwich with collard greens and the BBQ chicken fajitas. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to our expectations. Both dishes had a much heavier sauce-to-meat ratio than we prefer, which overpowered the barbecue flavor instead of complementing it. We had read so many great reviews beforehand, so we were hoping for a standout BBQ experience, but it just didn't hit the mark for us. That said, we truly enjoyed the hospitality and atmosphere, and we can see why it's a favorite stop for many. While the food wasn't our personal favorite, the welcoming service and cozy setting made for a pleasant visit.

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.

The food items are more creative and the ones I have tried are very good. Service is great. Indoor…read moreand outdoor seating is nice!!!

We stopped by Grill 309 for breakfast after a soccer game and arrived around 10:30 a.m. It wasn't…read morevery busy at all, so the three of us were seated in a booth right away. We all ordered the French toast breakfast, which was only $7, and honestly, for the amount of food you get, that's a great deal. First of all, the French toast portion was HUGE. Definitely come hungry! It was really good, and the sausage was probably my favorite part of the meal. It was that old-school, ground sausage formed into patties, and the flavor was so nostalgic. It immediately reminded me of the kind of sausage my grandmother used to make. The only real miss for me was the potatoes. I appreciated that they were actual hand-cut potatoes instead of the frozen cubes you sometimes get at restaurants, but they had absolutely no seasoning. Even just some salt and pepper would have helped, although onions and green peppers would have made them even better. Without ketchup, I honestly wouldn't have eaten them. I also had a peach mimosa, which was delicious and refreshing. Rachel, our server, was great. She was attentive without hovering and offered suggestions and recommendations, which I always appreciate. Overall, Grill 309 was a nice breakfast spot with generous portions, really good food, and especially good value for the price. It didn't quite blow my socks off enough for five stars, but I definitely enjoyed the experience and would give it a solid 4 stars.

Great atmosphere, food and service. Just looking at the menu from the sidewalk when a couple…read morestrongly recommended this restaurant to us. We followed their advice and weren't disappointed. Lamb gyro bowl was delicious. Portion size was good. Price was fair. Service was very good. There's a full bar with a bunch of draft beer choices too. Restaurant atmosphere was pleasant.

Came for a late lunch during the Mardi Gras festival... thought this place would be much…read morebetter...they are only serving their speciality menu with an all Mardi Gras themed menu. The place was busy but not packed and once they cleared the table our large party was sat quickly. The service was ok at best... our server was rather inattentive. We had to ask for silverware, plates, and napkins. We placed drink orders and an entree order as soon as we sat as one in the party hadn't eaten.... Fifteen mins later we put orders in for appetizer and everything was just slow. I'm just now posting this as it was stuck in my draft box from last year... maybe it's gotten better but who knows; we'll skip it if we're in the area again.

We came in on a Sunday morning after church, great food, great service, everyone was super…read morefriendly. The waitress ever brought out little toddler fork for our daughter to eat her breakfast with. The sausage gravy was the best I've ever had! The atmosphere was very homey and we loved all the pictures on the walls. Definitely a family friendly place. We will be back.

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.

Beat BBQ ever! Ribs, chicken, pulled pork, everything that comes off their smokers is fantastic…read more Phil makes a whole meal with all the traditional fixings - all with local farm products.

My daughter and her dad, and I, ate an early dinner at Grass Rootes Saturday afternoon…read more We were seated quickly and with a smile. Appetizer: lamb lollipops (3), delicious. Very tender. Entrees: daughter-bacon cheeseburger w/fries. Her dad- 1 lb of Cajun Shrimp. Me. Southwest Salad with a big Salmon added for extra $10. It was worth it and we all agreed, I scored the best dish at the table. It was delicious! (Said everyone). The waitresses were very attentive. So much so, we had 3 different waitresses asking for our order once already ordered. 3 waitresses asking do we need anything else. 3 waitresses asking if we're good. After we paid, another waitress came over and asked us if we were ready to pay. We dismissed the confusion and waved off all the drama but really, though, every waitress who addressed us everytime, was a Lot, all of those women, everytime, had smiles on their faces and were happy that we were good to go. We did enjoy our time there. Food was great.

Stopped by Grass Rootes on a Friday afternoon and everything we had was really great!…read more We started with the antipasto board to share which was a great blend of cheeses and a couple meats. The pickled(?) carrots were a great touch! I had a bowl of the chicken tortilla soup of the day along with the Caesar salad. I loved the salad's bread crumbs. I'm pretty sure they were made from rosemary bread, and that crunch was amazing! My mom got the Reuben special and said it was delicious, too. Definitely a solid spot if you're looking for a great lunch around town. Can't wait to go back for dinner soon.

Best food for asian cuisine in town! Always fresh and hot. Service is great and people are nice.read more

since they changed ownership terrible ....basics like sweet sour chicken taste & look like they…read morecame out of the grocery freezer isle identical shaped pieces noooo taste awful...dont waste your money

Food was way better than I remembered. The lunch deal is a great value. Servers were Johnny on the…read morespot. Overall and fun spot that's more than a sports bar!

After some shopping in the Culpeper area, we decided to do dinner before heading home. Glory Days…read morewas the choice. Had been to one in Chesterfield, which we liked. This one, not so much. My wife had the salmon salad, and I went with the Bonita springs chicken. They were both okay. Also had the crab dip for an appetizer. That was a bit greasy/oily, and not very good. The place was not very crowded, but boy to they keep the music playing loud. Too loud, in fact. Not a big fan of loud restaurants, where it's difficult to have a conversation in your booth.