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.

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.

Went to celebrate a birthday. The food and drink menus are interesting and varied. The food was…read morewell cooked and seasoned but not special. Staff was nice, and service was fine but not excellent. The building is great, but the ambiance is definitely lacking. Lights were bright overhead track lights (and I usually complain about dim lighting); the building was both actually cold and had a decor lacking in warmth. Overall, not bad, but didn't have the special occasion feel we'd hoped for. I just wanted to get to my car and warm up.

The food and service were good. However, we asked to share our soup and our entree. When we got…read morethe soup we were asked if we wanted another spoon. When the entree came were given it and asked if we wanted another plate. I guess the kitchen can't or won't split it up for you.

This place is wonderful! The Peruvian food was better than anticipated, especially since we don't…read moreregularly eat Peruvian cuisine. Our server, Luis, was super polite. He even explained the name of 4c's, including his own take on the name! We look forward to returning to this immaculate, family owned restaurant & encourage everyone else to do the same!

Stopped in to the 4C's for breakfast. After looking over the menu, I ordered the Sausage Gravy &…read moreBiscuits, with two eggs over easy, corned beef hash, and hash browns, plus coffee and water. Food came out in short order. The Sausage gravy was a white, almost flavorless gravy. You could see bits of sausage in the gravy, but it sure did not taste like anything. It was very underseasoned. I added salt, pepper, and hot sauce to impart some flavor to it. The eggs, corned beef hash, and hashbrowns were cooked properly. The corned beef hash is of the canned variety, but it was crisped up nicely. And the hash browns were crispy. I added a bit of salt and pepper to the eggs and hash browns, and hot sauce on the corned beef hash. If I had not tried the Sausage gravy and biscuits - this would have been a 4 or 5 star review. My server asked me during checkout how everything was. I articulated my experience with the Sausage gravy. Service was good. Paid with Apple Pay. #4CsRestaurant

Decided to stop in here for lunch while visiting Culpeper. It is your typical little diner. The…read moremenu was pretty big, and the prices were great. We got a fried bologna sandwich and the burger. Everything was really good. Our waitress was also very friendly and attentive!

This is basically a diner that hasn't changed since the 80s. At least that's how the aesthetic of…read morethe place seemed. I had no idea how long they've been open but they know if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The lady that waited on us was extremely nice, charming, and surprisingly witty. As for the food, it was perfect. Nothing fancy and not trying to be something it's not. Plain classic food that just good for the soul. Prices are fair and location is awesome. Would come again.

Peppers is directly Connected to Days Inn AKA Belmont by Windham, Etc, Etc…read more -Had I only eaten there the first night, I'd review with a 1 star. We ordered House made crab dip. I already knew. Come on. But..ok. House made crab dip it is. It was like orange yogurt on a plate with hard, crunchy Pita bread for dipping. There was no crab visible or crab flavor at all. And as stated the "Pita bread" was hard. -went to the breakfast buffet in the morning, (free as its a partnership with the hotel) It was eh. Even though im not a fan of sausage gravy i did put a little on my biscuit. Its the sausage gravy that has miniscule sausage bits in it but doesn't smell or taste like sausage. Bacon was ok I guess. Im picky with breakfast. I love making my own. Anyway.. - That night coming back from events, We stopped in again for mozzarella sticks and chicken wings. These were good and a plentiful amount. Not 4 for $8 like most places.more like 7 or 8 for $12 which i feel is better. At least you're full. We noticed there was a buffet open! I asked about it. One time Salad bowl (not per pound) was $2.99 Wish I saw that before I got the mozzarella sticks! And a back room party with full on buffet and music I could hear in my room on the hill until 11pm. I didn't mind that at all. Because once the music went quiet, I could hear the butt smacks in my next door rooms.:( so where I would have given a 1 star the first night, I will give a 2.8 overall. We'll call it a 3. A LOT of locals come to have a good time and book rooms for party's and lots of buffets. Everyone seemed happy. Waitresses were nice.. we agreed to come back and put an extra effort into exploring all their options. (I didn't see peppers anywhere so not sure what the name is all about)

Bare bones decor with solid southern cuisine staples. The food was good and hot. The ice cream…read moremachine operable and serving up sweet vanilla goodness. Hubby said that the sweet tea (Arnold Palmer) was perfect, can't be beat. The price for a lunch buffet, very pocket friendly. Even close to the closing the staff was accommodating and hospitable.

Hey! I'm on disability, so my take out $ are so important to me. This Ruby Tuesday has never…read morefailed. I have tried almost everything! My fav is the ribeye, I've had it at other chain restaurants, but Ruby's as the best quality and chefs. Tonight I had a coupon for buy one adult entree get one free. We got the ribeye. So yummy medium rare with the double mash potatoes and paid extra for a side salad! They have world class ranch dressing. We also got the 8oz sirloin with hickory bourbon sauce with a 1/2 side of hickory bourbon sauce. My sides were grilled zucchini and broccoli. All cook perfectly. The sirloin could have been tough but it was TENDER! The ribs suck off the bone good. The veggies were not over cooked, I love my broccoli with a bite. The volume of food was huge. I ate 1/2 my meal... well a little more than... lol! I 100 % recommend the Culpeper Ruby Tuesday's. Go... eat.. enjoy! Last thing the staff was stellar from the young woman whom took my order at the bar to the young man that ran out in the rain TWICE to bring the food and change. Thank you Ruby Tuesday for a meal and service that keeps bringing this family back!

On November 10, 2025, I placed an online order for the catfish meal at Ruby Tuesday's. This was not…read moremy first time ordering this item--in fact, I've dined here several times and have always received a fresh, well-portioned, properly prepared meal. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was the complete opposite. When I arrived to pick up my order, I immediately noticed that the portion size of the catfish was shockingly small--thin, uneven pieces that looked nothing like what I had previously been served. The presentation was unacceptable. I asked to speak with a manager right away. Johnathan and Debbie came to speak with me. They insisted that "this is how the meal is served." I respectfully disagreed and explained that I have eaten this exact dish multiple times, and it has never been served in such poor quality or portion size. A customer sitting at the bar even spoke up and confirmed my concern, stating, "That is not how they serve the catfish. That lady deserves a refund." My information was taken down, and Johnathan personally assured me that a refund would be issued within three business days. I left giving the restaurant the benefit of the doubt. However, after a full week with no refund, I called back. Instead of professionalism, I was met with stuttering, avoidance, and a claim from Johnathan that he never said he would issue a refund--despite his clear promise at the time. I have attached the photo I took that day. Look at the portion and presentation--would anyone find this acceptable to sell to paying customers? This experience was extremely disappointing--not only because of the poor quality of the food, but because of the lack of honesty and accountability from management. I truly hope Ruby Tuesday's addresses this issue, as this is not the standard of service or food quality I've come to expect.

Good is always fresh and hot! Served with some great sauces. Wait time is t too bad and service…read moreis good to.

Came here with my husband and his parents for dinner - cool spot. The food truck location has a…read morebunch of picnic tables outside (porta potty on premise). We got fried plantains, three tacos, and a Torta Cubana to share. My tacos were OK - not overly flavorful. Of the three I got, the carnitas was my favorite. Loved the plantains! My husband's torta was MASSIVE - it came with fries too! He gave the other half of the sandwich to his parents because they didn't love what they ordered (Flautas were too crispy for them). We got a melon agua fresca to share and that was delicious and refreshing, albeit quite sweet. I do wish they weren't using styrofoam for their drink and to go containers.. Overall solid Mexican food truck!

Went to Country Cooking in Culpeper again today. This time for lunch. I think the buffet is $13.99…read moreso I ordered a fried fish with baked potato to to for $16.99 and ate all my salads and lunch there. A great deal really. The salad was delicious. I had 2. Then a plate of fatty American sides but I liked those too. :) Doesn't have to look like a palace to me. The food was good. My waitress was at the table, everytime I went back to the bar, to collect my plate.

Great salad bar and excellent mashed potatoes and gravy as part of the all-you-can eat servings…read more Also good soft ice cream! I got the chicken strips which were very tasty. Service was friendly and helpful! Lighting was a little dark for my tastes. Very affordable. Went away full and happy. Will definitely go again.

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.