Look, my hopes are never that high for the restaurant in my hotel, but the concierge said it's good so we were up for trying Taproot. Holy smokes! Forget the fact that it's attached to Hotel Weyanoke. This place is a fabulous fancy restaurant in its own right. We started with the BEST Brussels sprouts I've ever tasted - a symphony of soy, honey and toasted cashews. Then the Southern Comfort fried chicken salad - literal heaven on a plate. Complimentary bread was great too, as was the Caesar salad. Then, while we were trying to decide if we had room for dessert, our friendly and fabulous server told us we could have a chocolate caramel turtle tart on the house. Well okay, twist our arm - and it was pure and utter decadence! What a meal - definitely our best in Virginia. Bravo! read more

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If I could give ZERO stars I would . The entire experience was HORRIBLE ..... with a capital HORRIBLE . 1. The drinks ... no way they were made by a bartender . Not possible . I sent it back and the second drink was ok. The next drink was supposed to be an "old fashion" . Never seen this drink served with ice cubes 2. Food comes out cold . 3 Mash potatoes had to be the worst I have ever tasted. _Chicken was dry rotisserie from any local supermarket . Steak was a large slab of fat carcass and delivered cold as well. Server was a nice person ... she knew the food was Terrible. I spoke to the manager .. his suggestion was to email the owner and call someone ... he wasn't responsible for the chef. He offered us a dessert . My bill exceeded $400 And no one finished their food as it wasn't edible. We didn't even except the dessert . Salad was good . Awful !!! read more

Took my wife for Valentine's Day dinner & we were both very satisfied with our experience. The staff were all friendly & attentive. The ambiance was lovely & our meal was delicious. We had the Valentine's Special & were extremely pleased. Several of my friends have recommended this place in the past, I'm happy to say that they were not wrong. read more

Here for Valentines weekend! We split the calamari Caesar which we both agreed was the best part of the meal!! He very much enjoyed the crab cakes and I enjoyed the mushroom risotto. Great service and extremely attentive with a relaxing romantic ambiance! read more

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Our group of 6 dined on a Tuesday evening. It's a charming smallish space with a separate cozy bar. We ordered reasonably priced wine bottles and were delighted by warm bread with honey butter before even placing our food orders. We shared the puff pastry tarts with caramelized onions, apples and gruyere cheese. Our entrees included the chef's special of rockfish with roasted Brussel sprouts and carrots; steak and frites; and regular menu entrees of beef bourguignon over mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy and roasted carrots; and the crab and avocado pizza. All delicious! The friendly chef checked on our group and suggested the desserts baked in-house. The heavenly NY style cheesecake was so perfectly creamy and topped with plump blackberries in a sauce and whipped cream. Best cheesecake some of us have ever had. One diner would not share a bite of his chocolate torte, it was so good. The bread pudding was very good. We are still talking about the meal the next morning. What a lovely dining experience! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This is a cool restaurant located in the downstairs of Hotel Weyanoke. While the website says they open at 4:30pm, they actually don't open until 5:00pm. But the staff was nice enough to let us grab a few drinks, which we did. And I'm so glad we did! I had the raspberry lime Rickey and it was absolutely perfect, a gorgeous drink! Our bartender even gave us a free drink of the day, the tropical breeze. Yummy! We decided to eat dinner elsewhere because we wanted to watch some college football, so off we went. However, we did come back for nightcaps and dessert. I was literally so happy with my sweet potato cheesecake I could have died and gone to heaven right there! Definitely a sweet spot! read more

Taproot Tavern - Sweet potato cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

The food is terrible my brother took us there don't waste your money we're never going back my fish was bad the chicken my wife had was tuff and the pork chop her sister had wasn't good . read more

We stayed at the Hotel Weyanoke so dining here is ultra convenient. We were seated promptly and had the pleasure of having a wonderful waitress named Heather. She really was engaging and fun which made the dinner even more memorable. She went out of her way to let us sample 3 red wines to decide which we wanted with our dinner. Our meals were delicious. I had the pork chop and my husband had the hanger steak. My pork chop was huge and the accompanying mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts were perfect. I'd definitely eat there again if I find myself back in Farmville! read more

Taproot Tavern - Pork chop, mashed potatoes and crispy brussel sprouts - Steakhouses Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

I hate to give this restaurant 5 stars bc the more people find out about this hidden gem the harder it will be to make a reservation. Absolutely love the staff and the dishes are impeccably crafted and served. Hands down the best place to dine in Farmville VA. Love, Love, Love! Save room for dessert read more

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One of the worse meals myself and our party had ever eaten. Used to be a top restaurant, but the ownership, staff and menu have changed, all for the worse. When we visited, every customer in place complained to the staff about the poor food. Avoid! read more

Time after time after time it's perfect. Even with staff issues and normal post covid issues, the kitchen execution was great. This chef really cares. So 3 reviews over a year. A covid year at that. It's 5 star again. Feels so mom and pop at times, yet feels so Manhattan at other times. We will keep coming. read more

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I have never reviewed a restaurant online, so this is not my typical response to a poor experience. First let me start with the positive. The food was delicious. The server was nice but staffing is spread thin. It took a long time to get our food. So why is my review only one star? The owner of the restaurant is neglecting the experience of it's patrons and staff by providing a horrible acoustical experience. My husband and I could not hear each other over the overwhelming noise caused by only hard surfaces with NOTHING to soften it. We couldn't wait for our experience to end. read more

The food was great. Wood plank salmon over rice and asparagus, porter house 1 1/2" thick pork chop over mashed redskin potato's. Quiet low light, cloth napkins eclectic decor read more

Everything went well--better than well!! Great service, amazing food, everything fresh, homemade, and absolutely delicious! We highly recommend read more

Phenomenal. Have been fortunate enough to eat halfway around the world and back again and this is in my top ten. Our server was stellar, the food was exceptional, the ambience upscale yet not stuffy, the chairs I wish I could take home & as my dad said, "I only wish I hadn't eaten lunch!". Please make the drive & have dinner at Taproot Tavern. You won't regret it!! All the best, your friend in food & life, Jen read more

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I was excited to try something new being I am not from Farmville. Our service was absolutely horrid! The bartender was also our waitress. We ordered Cesar Salad Filet Med Rare Porterhouse Pork We didn't ever get the Cesar because the bartender said oops I got really busy, the Filet was Medium to Medium Well and my pork literally I couldn't cut through it with a steak knife! We waited for a bit to tell the waitress about the food but she never came to table so we just ate it. My porterhouse I literally picked up and ate just biting it . When the waitress came back and we told her what all had transpired because she never came back her response was yea I just got really busy. Then the printers were broke and couldn't give me a ticket that would use for business receipt. The over all response was ..... yea sorry about that! Also none of the stuff people have taken pictures of on Yelp was actually on the menu! Was an absolutely horrible experience! I rarely write reviews so this was bad! read more

Best lasagna I've had. Two of us ordered lasagna and split the large salad. EXCELLENT. Great service, great atmosphere, and fine food. Convenient as we stayed in the older section of the excellent Weyanoke Hotel. read more

Food and service a treat. Great place with amazing ambiance. It's upscale, comfortable and busy, so make a reservation.

Wow! We were so excited to try another restaurant in FarmVille while visiting our daughter. Taproot is located in the bottom level of the Hotel Weyanoke and the ambience was more upscale than I would've expected for a tavern. I expected more of a bar atmosphere with pub type food. Instead the food choices are sophisticated. We were seated right away at a table by the front window. The service was a little slow in the beginning but we had no where we needed to be so we enjoyed the leisure. We ordered, enjoyed our drinks and the delicious complimentary bread. My husband and I had the vegetable lasagna which was amazing! Our daughters had the tomato bisque and wedge salad which they enjoyed very much. I would highly recommend this restaurant, especially for special occasions and date night! read more

Taproot Tavern - Vegetable lasagna - Steakhouses Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

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Probably the best pork chop I've ever had. What this place lacks in ambiance it definitely makes up for in the quality of their food! Had a pleasant discussion with the chef. EVERYTHING is made on-site. The ONLY thing preventing 5 stars is the decor, but given a choice, I'd rather have good food. read more

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. We started the evening with a drink on the rooftop bar. A quick elevator ride straight down to this cozy restaurant. The quality and presentation was top notch! For a starter we shared a very generous portion of roasted brussel sprouts. I had the salmon and parmesan risotto and the rest of my party had the trout. Highly recommend this local gem. read more

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I don't even know where to begin! Our daughter and husband ate here while visiting the campus when our granddaughter was deciding on colleges, they really enjoyed their meal and raved about it. When we came to Farmville, we had to try it out and Taproot did not disappoint, Deb talked with us and made us feel so welcome, I felt like our granddaughter had a friend if she needed one. A quick 2 months later we are back, unfortunately our granddaughter is facing surgery this week for an injury, so we needed a familiar place to get great food, we headed to Taproot, Deb had suggested the rooftop lounge for a beautiful sunset view on our next visit so we headed up there, had a cocktail and watched the sunset, then downstairs to Taproot for another delicious meal! Deb remembered us and we felt like we had come by to visit a friend. We have tried many entrees over these visits and everything was delicious! Someone mentioned in a review about the price, we have eaten out a lot in FarmVille during the last week, prices aren't any different and by far the best food in town is here!!! In our opinion, it should be ranked #1. Save room for the chocolate dessert! One is enough to share, so decadent!! Deb was so kind and thoughtful, she sent one with us to our injured granddaughter! You don't find service like that in many places!! read more

Taproot Tavern - View from the rooftop! Wish I had pictures of our food, but no one could wait to eat before I could get a picture! - Steakhouses Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

Ive eaten dinner here twice in several weeks and enjoyed both times. Located within the hotel, its small, yet cozy. Good service, nice - although small - selection of wine, champagne and a few beers. The food has a nice presentation and excellent taste. I go out to eat frequently in Richmond and recommend the restaurant for a nice outing, experience as it rivals several restaurants in Richmond for presentation, service and quality of dish. read more

INCREDIBLE!!!! Everything about this place is wonderful! The staff, the food, and don't miss the desserts!! Everything is handcrafted. It is family operated and the pride they take in making sure everyone is happy and satisfied is insurmountable. We were staying at Hotel Weyanoke (which we will NOT be revisiting!) and were told to try this hidden gem. Giddyup! We had the trout and the burger - made of brisket and sirloin! Made this Texas gal very happy as we rarely find brisket done right in VA. We made our way to the rooftop lounge after our incredible dinner, also operated by the same wonderful folks, and it was delightful!! We felt like members of the family when we (finally) left. Thank y'all!! read more

Is it a little pricy? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely! The service here is great, the décor is very cool, and the cozy, intimate vibe is spot-on. Afterwards treat yourself to a drink on the rooftop bar. read more

Fabulous charcuterie tray for an app and great wine selection. Wait staff is super nice!! Great ambiance too.

Great food and good service. The staff is very courteous and let you enjoy the experience. They are our go to during family weekend but need to make reservations well ahead of time. You will leave full and completely satisfied. read more

My go to in town. The Hawaiian rib eye and calamari are definitely high up on my list but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The food is incredible and the staff is courteous and attentive. On every occasion the quality and service has been top notch. read more

Hands down the best restaurant in town! Me and my husband have had dinner here several times. The atmosphere is great! The chef is out of this world. The Hawaiian ribeye is to die for. The calamari is my hubby's favorite. We will most definitely be back soon!! Thank you so much! read more

When in FarmVille for whatever and you're looking for a good meal - here's a place I recommend you try. Great service, selection & execution. read more

This place is a hidden gem!!! We came to visit the college and stayed in the Wyenoke. The Taproot sits below the hotel and was total shocker! Great cocktails made with class! The menu is incredible and the flavors are incredible. It's obvious the chef has a strong culinary background. We had the marinated Hawaiian ginger ribeye and stuffed shrimp!!! Wow!!! Being from California we have had amazing seafood and steaks and this was up with some of the top restaurants on the west coast especially for the price! We can't wait to stop in every time we visit over the next 4 years!!!! read more

Taproot Tavern - Hawaiian ginger marinade rib eye, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, crab stuffed shrimp with risotto. - Steakhouses Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

In town for an event and wanted a good meal. Trusted the prior reviews and the Taproot Tavern didn't disappoint. Got the Filet meal and everything was great. Even the green beans tasted really good. Will definitely visit again if I find myself in the area. read more

This place is a joke. Tried to call for 2 days to make a reservation. Turns out all the reservation people quit. Showed up for dinner and the place was empty (including the bar). We were told they were full and should have made a reservation. Entire staff was standing up front doing nothing. We are locals and will not return. There are other restaurants that actually want business. read more