This is a local gem! I had the chicken fried steak with Mac and cheese and corn pudding, and my…read morewife had the appetizer sampler to try to the friend chicken, fried mushrooms, and cheese fries. Would absolutely do it again. Our server was incredibly friendly and you can tell the food is made with love. We're hoping more people get to try them at their new location in January 2026!

Help, standing outside smoking cigarettes with their aprons on. Looks pretty tacky to me and very…read moreunsanitary. Aprons come off when you leave your work area to go outside, eat, use the toilet or go on break. It's right on a main traveled road through Orange and it's not allowed in Food Service regulations. I won't recommend.

We came across this hidden gym on a trip to the Shenandoah. This place really reflects what…read moreSouthern Hospitality is all about. The service was top notch. The waitress was very friendly and very accommodating with recommendations for dietary restrictions. The fried chicken is an absolute must.. perfectly fried and crispy and good balance of flavors. We tried a few other things that was pretty average like the open faced turkey sandwich and the salmon and mash potatoes. I would also recommend getting the gravy on the side and eating everything with it... not exactly sure what is in it but keep doing your thing Southern Kitchen. Will definitely be coming through again the next time we are in town.

Horrible. Waitress was drunk and food was bad as well…read more Went on Friday Nov 28 for lunch. We like this place as it is local and has ( had) good food and service. We were seated quickly and we noticed our waitress was Slow on getting to the tables for drinks and after about 10 minutes she came by and got our drinks. Upon her getting close and speaking it was very apparent she was very intoxicated and I remarked that it was sad about her condition. As we waited for our food we watched her interactions with other tables and she had problems remembering what table was which. She delivered food to the wrong tables and dropped other food on the floor trying to deliver it. Her fellow waitresses were actually calling her out in the middle of the dining room telling her to get her act together. When she delivered the food the hamburger steak platter was literally a dry hamburger patty that was old and had a thimble of gravy. the mashed potatoes were instant and had been poorly mixed because the powder was still dry in the middle. The glazed carrots were old soggy and brown ( see the picture) . We never got a bill because she just disappeared completely. We went to pay and the cashier was able to look up the order and we spoke to her about the waitress needing some help and her condition and all she would say is " we will try"

Everything was great. Awesome food, awesome service and awesome atmosphere. Portions where over the…read moretop. Recommend getting a reservation, they'll be ready for you....

Great food, service, ambience, and decor. Forked will be on my favorite list…read more Larry

Fantastic evening, ambience, staff, and food were top-notch!, plus a cameo from Jimmy the rooster…read more We definitely enjoyed meeting the owners. Our meal was delicious!

Finding this gem was just what we needed. We are from Northern VA and depended upon Yelp…read more We pulled into the driveway and we felt like we won the lottery. My daughter told me it was a cross between Gilmore Girls and Hamrocks (where she used to waitress in City of Fairfax). Decorated for Christmas ADORABLY, we loved everything. I had the spiral beet salad (I will be dreaming about that citrus dressing FOREVER) and both my husband and daughter loved the French dip. Service was great and the hostess was excited to show us inside. This was exactly what we needed today after a funeral in Short Pump.

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.

Definitely a popular place! Historic building charm and good food! We hit the jackpot walking in…read morewhen there was a spot available despite being super busy. Make a reservation, but there's also a little grab and go spot right when you walk in. Breakfast cocktails were yummy! I didn't feel guilty having a chocolate espresso martini for breakfast:) Bananas Foster Beignets was ridiculous! Benedict options were so unique. I recommend asking questions to make sure you're getting what you want. Hindsight I would have added protein to the green tomato Benedict. We also got a bowl that was much more like a salad and not like a hearty bowl. All were delicious, just not what was expected. We would return for sure!

A good first experience, but will leave it at good for a first visit and plan to come back with my…read moredaughter having a few more years at UVA. The hostess sat us with menus. The atmosphere being in an old house is cool. Our server was very overwhelmed and had a trainee. We got waters and looked over the menu. I first ordered the green tomatoes app. Later into service... wife ordered scrambled eggs with sausage and fruit, I had the Crab Benedict My daughter breakfast tacos. The app came out quickly..great! The mains came out around 30+ minutes. A bit long imo. Overall food was good, not great. Most disappointing was the tomatoes that lacked flavor. The crab Bennie was pricey and fell flat. My wife and daughter both enjoy their dishes, but eggs were somewhat dry. Coffee was very good. It's a beautiful place with outdoor option. But the food is over hyped and pricey. The service was rushed. I still will go back. 3.5 rounding up for atmosphere.

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.

We had a large group of 'seniors' who just finished hiking Old Rag. We were hungry and tired. Our…read moreserver, a tall girl with red hair, was amazing. So kind and friendly and pleasant. We also really enjoyed the crispy Brussels!!

I had a fine experience here. If there were many options, I would probably get something else. But…read moreif you're looking for a place to eat right after leaving Shenandoah, this is a fine option. We stopped by at 11:30 for lunch on a Sunday in fall. We were told there was a 10-15 minute wait, but if we sat at the empty bar we would have to wait the same amount of time because food was behind. Not sure how that works but okay. They have a nice text system for their waitlist, so we used that. We waited in the back room, which had a few tables, a large stage, a pool table, and a jukebox. It was a fun vibe! Once we sat, we both got the cheeseburger- there's only one choice for a meat burger. It took a while to come out. The burger was pretty average. The server described it as a smash burger even though it didn't say that on the menu. The patties were a little thin, with standard toppings on a sesame seed bun. The fries were thin and nothing special. My friend called it a slightly upgraded McDonald's. Again, nothing bad but nothing special. I wouldn't come back, but there aren't many other options in Sperryville.

I posted this revues on Google and also sent an email to the restaurant explaining how frustrating…read moreour experience was. They neither responded to my email nor the review with any sort of explanation or apology which suggests that they don't really care. So I'll share this on Yelp too so others are aware of their poor customer service. We visited this restaurant with a group of seven and were excited to try it, especially because the outdoor seating area looked like a great spot for dinner. Unfortunately, the experience ended up being very disappointing. Service was extremely slow and disorganized from the start. About 15 minutes after ordering, a different waitress brought food to our table that we hadn't ordered, then quickly took it away without much explanation. From there, things only got worse. Our meals came out slowly over the course of 30-45 minutes, just one or two plates at a time, with no communication about the delays. Our four-year-old waited nearly 45 minutes for a simple order of fish sticks. Even basic service was lacking. We had to ask multiple times for something as simple as an apple juice refill, and it still took far too long to arrive. Toward the end of the meal, our waitress stopped checking on our table altogether, which made it difficult to order dessert. The food itself was pretty good, which is the only reason this isn't a one-star review. However, the poor service and lack of attentiveness completely overshadowed the experience. Overall, it was frustrating and disappointing, and we don't plan to return.

Great drinks and really nice atmosphere when the weather is perfect to sit outside. The food is…read morealso very good. The beignet was very dense and was not exactly like the ones you get in New Orleans but it was still amazing as a dessert on its own without the comparison.

Serving American classics with high quality and great hospitality…read more Sandwiched between two floors of antique malls, Jack's was the perfect stop in the day to get some no-frills nourishment. Their breakfast is incredibly generous and made with ingredients that were fresh, clean, and meticulous in detail. The design of their menu is just so promising with unique twists that are not unheard of, but just an elevated touch when it comes to American diner food as a whole. Things like truffle infused hollandaise, fried green tomato BLT, pairing balsamic with goat cheese, a blackened pork, even mushrooms on the breakfast menu all hint that people developing their menu are confident in their skills in offering something more when it comes to breakfast plates and sandwiches. Their homemade aiolis (highly recommend their pesto aioli) and hot sauce tie any dish together-- breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Things made to this quality are not to be unremarked. Came in with friends so we can try everything on their menu, and we were pleasantly surprised on all fronts. Presentation, ingredients, preparation all elements that made our meals great and were evident across all dishes ranging from protein to carb. Details like toasted bread with already spread with butter, perfectly poached eggs, and brioche as the bun of choice were things we peeped. We would have left satisfied if these details weren't accounted for, but we were so impressed this became a revisit during our short vacation. Their space is greatly spacious, with an open drinks station so its just not pretentious. There is even a section in the front to pick up goods made by local artisans. This is a great place to dine in, no notes.

After eating a wonderful lunch I was ready to give five plus stars…read more We had the truffle Benedict and the open faced roast beef . The ingredients were fresh and the flavors delicious. The atmosphere in the dining room was nice and airy. As we were traveling a good distance I decided to get the renowned cinnamon roll to go . I got a take out coffee and was told there would be a brief wait. After several minutes-a roll came out on a plate. Someone asked what I was there for. I said I'm for a cinnamon roll to go. The busy manager said they take 10 minutes After 20 minutes my husband came in to find me -the roll appeared soon after. I'm a quiet type person , I took the roll and left . It was very good. Message -order the cinnamon roll prior to meal.