There's just something about a small diner that draws me in. I love walking into a place where…read moreyou're greeted with a smile and a friendly hello--almost like you're Norm walking into Cheers. It's that feeling of being welcomed, appreciated, and treated like more than just another customer. Hawksbill Diner is just that kind of place. My family doesn't get there very often, but every time we do, we are treated with such a level of respect, kindness, and friendliness that you just don't find everywhere anymore. The food is good--nothing fancy, just good, old-fashioned, home-cooked country cooking. My only complaint would be that the diner is small inside and parking is limited. It's often busy, so definitely plan ahead. But even when they are very busy, the wait usually isn't long, and the service is still wonderful. I really appreciate places like this--good food, friendly people, and that comfortable "come on in and sit a spell" feeling. That's what keeps people coming back. If you're looking for a little hometown diner with good country cooking and genuinely friendly service, Hawksbill Diner is worth a stop!

Pretty solid diner! Service was quick and our waitress was very attentive! Their breakfast sausage…read moreand biscuit with gravy were delicious!

Recently did an extended stay in Luray for the first time and we got takeout from TCB on one night…read morewe didn't make a meal ourselves. It was solid -- the pulled pork and ribs were very good slow cooked, and the sides were well-portioned and tasty. Pro tip: we ordered on a Friday night around 4:30 -- by the time I got there at 6, they were already out of ribs that day. The patio was packed, so be mindful of that. Go early if you're eating there, or order early!

It's a permanent road-side stand with only outdoor seating (that I could see.)…read moreWe ordered two pulled pork sandwiches. They had 4 or 5 sauces to choose from. The sandwiches were pretty loaded with pork and pretty tasty. The sides we ordered were: Cole slaw - the classic and tasty Whole dill pickle Mac and cheese - okay, not great Unsweetened iced tea - just what you'd expect. An overall very positive experience and very reasonably priced. Edit: I definitely visited this restaurant after going through the Luray Caverns. I however confused having Mac and Cheese here with having it at Whiskey and Chicken in DC. Thanks for the correction :-)

No reservations; first come first served. Glad i arrived…read moreshortly after the 5pm open. Excellent service by Maddy. Loved the black bean burger; tasted very homemade. Had it with Swiss, no aioli, no pickle and subbed excellent side salad for the fries. Lettuce tomato and red onion on the burger were excellent. Those who arrived first were seated in the padded booths. Writing this review while sitting on the hotel porch. I enjoyed peeking into their breakfast room to see the gorgeous historic murals painted on the wall.

We had a great evening at The Speakeasy. Walked in on a Friday afternoon and were seated promptly…read more Order was blackberry sour, Caesar salad, Fried Green Tomatoes, French Onion Soup, Steak, and Tortellini. Everything was mostly good. The breading on the tomatoes was a bit thick and the corn salsa on top was a little wierd. Everything else was top notch!

Came here on a recommendation and found it to be great…read more The whole place is a somewhat standard American-fare bar. My wife was very excited to try the pierogi appetizer. It was delicious with some onions and what tasted like bacon fat on it. The kiddos got items from the kids' menu - a simple pasta and a small pizza. There was a special while we visited (Oktoberfest, I think) that had some fantastic German items, including a killer schnitzel with sour red cabbage and mashed potatoes. It was fantastic. I got a couple of the on-tap beers and enjoyed them much. There is a respectable cocktail menu (any of them can be made mocktail if you want). One thing I appreciated very much was how family-friendly the place is. Our waitress saw Child #3 starting to melt down and brought him over some toys to play with, commenting that she had kids of her own. Indeed, in the corner, there is a whole table full of toys for kids to play with. Even the bathroom has a full changing table setup, which is way better than those wall changing tables. Overall, a great experience.

I really wanted to have a good experience here. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case…read more I planned a day trip in Luray, VA for my husband's birthday. It was extremely hot and humid that day, and we have a baby, so we opted for an indoor restaurant with air conditioning. I came across Ollie Cat Cafe in a Google search. The online menu seemed to offer something for both of us to eat so we decided to give it a try. The parking was adequate and was a short walk from the car to the front door, which was helpful since I was carrying my baby in her car seat. When we walked in, the restaurant was about half full of patrons eating their meals. The staff was buzzing about as well. While we were standing by the front door, still holding my baby in her car seat, a staff member made eye contact with us and said "that looks heavy! I'll be with you in just a moment." She never came back to seat us. A second staff member looked at us and proceeded to keep working. While we were waiting and watching the room, a customer approached her and asked for their bill because they had been waiting so long. The waitress frantically said yes, and then walked over to the bar to get drinks for a different table. The drink station was next to where we were still standing. The same staff member proceeded to complain to my husband and I about how hectic it was and how they couldn't keep up to the point where she started bad-mouthing her own team. (The restaurant was only half full). She then directed a younger staff member at the drink station to seat us. He never even looked our way. After 15 minutes of watching the chaos, my husband, baby, and I left and went to Blue's Dog Bowl instead - where the food and staff were outstanding! So I'm sorry that I couldn't write a more thorough review of Ollie Cat Cafe, but until their staff learn how to wait tables and operate efficiently, this restaurant is going to suffer.

I'm giving three generous stars. I wanted to love this place and I want them to succeed, but my…read moreexperience was average, at best. Firstly, the menu has nothing exciting to offer. A menu should make your mouth water. This menu made a couple leave after taking one look at it. My husband ordered a salad and it was the saddest, most basic thing I have ever seen. It was iceberg lettuce, a few other things, and a chicken tender cut up into the tiniest pieces. I had a burger w/ PB & J and I don't think they could have put less PB & J on it. The burger did not seem to be great quality and was grey in color. Onion rings were a star here! The sweet tea was also very good. Our server was overwhelmed and did the best she could. I think she was the only server working a handful of tables. She was friendly, but felt scattered. The restaurant had several dirty tables and tables that were dirty underneath. Likely the result of a young diner, but it gave an overall appearance of being unclean. Decor was stark. I hope our experience was just a bad night.

Small and quaint little diner serving up simple traditional american food and doing it well…read more Everything was very tasty and exactly what we were hoping for. The server did a great job and the prices were very reasonable! 7.8/10

We stumbled across The Chop House just as they were opening for dinner, and it turned out to be a…read moregreat find. If you're planning to come during peak dinner hours, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation because it started filling up quickly. We had spent the day hiking, so we were dressed much more casually than many of the other diners. The restaurant has a more upscale feel, but no one made us feel out of place. The staff was welcoming, seated us immediately, and made us feel comfortable from the start. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, and the cocktails were well made. The food was the real highlight. The burgers were cooked perfectly, the beef tasted fresh and flavorful, and the garlic mashed potatoes were delicious. We also really enjoyed the soup of the day and the hummus of the day. The only thing that didn't completely wow us was the steak. It certainly wasn't bad but we just happen to be very particular when it comes to steak. Overall, this was an excellent meal with great service in a welcoming atmosphere. We'd happily return the next time we're in Luray.

We went to celebrate my wife's birthday. We sat at the bar and canceled our table reservation. The…read morebartender was attending and efficient. For dinner my wife had scallops and I had steak. Both were outstanding. We had their homemade ice cream for dessert. The bartender put a candle in one of the scoops. Nice touch. We would return.

The food was well worth the wait. Our server, Janet was energetic, cheerful, and quick. She also…read moregave us amazing menu suggestions. The place was packed but the owner made it a point to come over and check on each table. We will definitely be back next time we are in town!

I want to take a moment to recognize a superb waitress from Thunderbird Cafe. Naomi was attentive,…read morefriendly, informative, and made our dining experience most enjoyable. She was well informed about the menu and suggested the special Monte Cristo sandwich which was absolutely delicious. We had originally planned to have brunch at another local restaurant which was closed. Naomi suggested we stay at Thunderbird for our meal ane went above and beyond to make our dining experience so enjoyable, we were glad we landed at Thunderbird Cafe on 08/26/2026.

I've visited Brookside Restaurant twice now - once for lunch on a weekday, and once for breakfast…read moreon a Saturday morning... Lunch: I ordered their meatloaf special - which comes with two sides. I chose mashed potatoes and corn. The food came out in about 10 minutes. The meatloaf was tasty - however, only the ends of it were hot. The center of the meatloaf was actually cold. The corn was terrible. It was chewy - I have no idea how you get corn to that texture. The masked potatoes were basic - but at least well executed and they were hot. No gravy was served with the mashed potatoes. I was in a bit of a hurry - so I did not ask them to "re-heat" the remaining center of meatloaf - and the corn was not redeemable. Breakfast: I went with their sausage gravy over a biscuit, eggs, breakfast potatoes and bacon, plus coffee. Everything was delicious - except for the breakfast potatoes. They were bland and at room temperature. I don't know how the potatoes were actually prepared - but texture-wise they tasted like someone had cut potatoes into cubes, boiled them, and then set them on a plate. The potatoes desperately needed some char/crispiness added to them, as well as some seasoning. I had wolfed down all of my breakfast - except for the potatoes - when my server came by to check on me. She asked how things were - and I relayed that everything was good - except for the potatoes. She offered to take the potatoes back and have the kitchen heat them up and add some char/crispiness to them. I declined - as at that point I was full. The successful components of my breakfast dragged up my overall rating to 3. I probably would have gone as high as 4 stars if the potatoes were better. The Men's restroom needs to be renovated and cleaned. Service was good - not sure if I would come back here after two substandard food-quality experiences. #BrooksideRestaurant

Have always driven past this place when in Luray and finally decided to stop in for lunch after…read moreexploring the caverns. We were seated right away and told about the buffet. It looked good but we decided to go with some burgers and fries. It took a little while for the food to come out, but it was pretty good. My only critique would be that the fries could have been a little crispier. Overall the prices were very reasonable and it was a cute little place.

Great spot for an outdoor lunch. On a golf course, which is fine…read more They were unsure if our dog was allowed but let us stay, which was hospitabl.

We were driving through the area on a long road trip, and were looking for lunch with a view. We…read morefound it! What a great stop. Great scenery of the mountains (though mostly of the golf course). The interior is a little dark/gloomy, but the view out the windows is a dream! The food was also pretty good! We had the blackened tuna bites appetizer, which was the real standout. So tender, so well-seasoned. Really excellent. I had the fish sandwich as my main with sweet potato fries. Both tasted great, and the portion size was reasonable. We were impressed at the extent of the menu and the range of options for people with different dietary needs and preferences. We'd be back for sure if we find ourselves in the area again!

We had a really good experience at The Mill Street Grill. We ordered the prime rib, steamed…read moremussels, and the barbecue platter. Everything was good, and the portions were generous. The prime rib was cooked well, the mussels were flavorful, and the barbecue platter had a good variety. The service was great--fast, courteous, and attentive without making us feel rushed. The restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. It felt lively and energetic, but it was not too loud to have a conversation. Overall, this was a solid dinner and a place I would recommend when visiting Staunton. I would definitely eat here again.

We've been to this restaurant before as we were traveling. It was early, so they were not super…read morebusy My husband ordered prime rib, baked potato and broccoli. I ordered chicken breast with artichokes, olives and mushrooms with a white wine sauce. My husband's dinner looked excellent, cooked the way he ordered it. However, it was cold, like it was just taken out of the refrigerator. The baked potato was hard. He mentioned it to the waitress and she spoke to the manager and they replaced it for him. My meal was ok but the 1/4 cup of rice was dry and hard and cold. I did not say anything. My chicken had way too much feta cheese on it and the sauce tasted oily. I guess we will not be going back there in our way home