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    Tavern On the Rail

    4.1 (82 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars, Seafood

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    TAVERN ON THE RAIL ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Gary F.

    Fiends, they are open for lunch again and they do a great job. Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff and good food...a perfect trifecta! We shared fried oysters, frittata, salad, and fries...all were very good, especially the oysters, yes the oysters. Drinks are reasonably priced and all in a bust makes a great experience. You should give Rail Tavern a try!

    The old western, general store front absolutely does not represent the amazing-ness that you will find inside!
    Deanna P.

    Five stars doesn't seem sufficient for this hidden gem! Don't be fooled by the old, western, general store look of the outside. The inside is intimate and lovely with dim lighting and perfectly set tables. The absolute perfect way to spend a slow evening with plenty of conversation. Our party of six included two kiddos. The bread and butter that came out with our drinks was delectable. The adults all ordered seafood, which was fresh and prepared perfectly. My seafood casserole was unbelievable. My husband's fried oysters were the best we have ever had. As good as, or better than, dinner was the perfect peach sangria. I have never, ever had better sangria anywhere. And finally... dessert. We had cheesecake, which was expertly made with delicious sauces and whipped cream. Our waiter was attentive to our needs, friendly, and knew exactly when to return to our table. The food was all prepared perfectly. The atmosphere is one of a kind. Don't look any further for an amazing, unexpected place to enjoy good company and good food off the beaten path.

    Meili L.

    This was an amazing find! We were at Lake Anna Winery for the Renaissance faire. After the faire, we stopped by the visitor center, the guy that worked in there said we must try this place. It was 15 minutes away from where we were. I was sold after he said everything is good at this restaurant. When we first got here, from the outside it looked like one of those typical American restaurants. But the building was historical and the inside atmosphere was very nice and classic. I almost feel like we were so under dressed. All the tables were set and seem like a fine dining place. Our server was very friendly and helpful. she went over the special with us and was very attentive. Bang Bang shrimp was the appetizer on special. I am not exaggerating, this was the best BANG BANG dish I ever had. The crunchiness and sweetness was on point! I ordered the Casserole. It has baby lobster tails, crab meat, shrimp. The flavors were so tasty and all their entrees come with 2 sides. Even their fries was amazing! I don't know who the chef is. At the end of the day, I felt like I just ate at a 5 star restaurant and pay for a fair price. All their entrees price ranging from $17-$25. I would pay more for the quality and the taste of the food here. I had a great meal and definitely recommend give this place a try if you have within 10 miles radius.

    Michele R.

    So finally...we found it...the best restaurant in the Lake Anna area! From the moment we crossed over the railroad tracks and saw this little gem, to stepping inside the year 1837 to eating the food, we were hooked!!! Think the movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes"... "Whistle Stop Cafe"! Tavern on the Rail was actually a general store on the rail tracks/stop in 1837. It was remodeled some, though go downstairs to the pub and you will see the original ceiling and walls. The atmosphere and decor in Tavern are so great! Very Civil war era..ish! Loved the cloth tablecloths that are changed out after each customer leaves their table. Our server was very sweet and friendly and brought us a photo album with the Tavern's history as we were asking a lot about the history. I ordered the fried green tomato sandwich which had a slice of cheese and bacon. I did not eat the bread so I could eat my mashed potatoes. Both were amazing!! Hubby ordered the thinly sliced prime rib sandwich with potato salad. Sooo good!! When I saw the dessert tray I knew we had to share a piece of something. We (I) opted for the chocolate caramel turtle pie...chocolate ganache crust...homemade whipped cream on this decadently rich, amazing dessert. The prices are also very good. We were there for lunch...we will go back again...for lunch and for dinner! Cannot wait and are so excited to have found this wonderful gem.

    Thea H.

    First time here and cannot wait to come back! Service is outstanding. The owner is very friendly and answered all questions we had. My meal was amazing. Grilled shrimp skewers, mashed potatoes and broccoli. It was all cooked perfectly. Looks can be deceiving, upon walking in I was pleasantly surprised. You'd be ok dressing casual here or dressed up.

    Jo J.

    A great experience. Service was excellent and food was delicious. Portions were more than ample. We greatly enjoyed our dinner here and if we are back in the area we would definitely eat here again.

    Tiffany S.

    Only giving 4stars because it's slightly too expensive for us. The food was good, but the environment and people were what made the experience. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. We had the chilled shrimp cocktail for an appetizer and it came out quickly and was very good! The cocktail sauce was perfect, not too much ketchup but not too spicy either. My husband had the roast beef special, it was a little tougher then he would have liked, but the french fries totally made up for it! He couldn't stop bragging about them! Overall our experience was great and we will certainly be returning!

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    Cozy tavern, tucked away. Considered pricey, but entirely worth it! Don't cheat yourself, treat your self, and get dessert!

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    Great food and people were very polite, food was very nice. Just wish they were open more days to give me more options

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    Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen is a great place to sit for a drink and a meal!!…read more The food is exceptional, haven't had anything I didn't like off their menu. The wings are fabulous any sauce you choose will be great. The setting is awesome with some 80's music I. The background and live music on Thursday, tonight was Ramona Ramirez (she was fabulous). The bar tenders and servers are always friendly and provide excellent service. Tonight my bartenders were Annie and Bella, two of the best in Old Town Fredericksburg! If you are in the Fredericksburg area, I highly recommend you swing in and give them a try!!

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    4.3(113 reviews)
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    Service was nice and friendly I got the hickory bbq sandwich with macaroni salad. I thought the…read moresandwhich was a letdown it was pretty bland tasting didn't have much flavor the roll was nice and soft and tasted good. We also got chocolate chess pie. It was nice and rich with great flavor. Nice dark chocolate flavor mixed with buttery crust. My view on this place has pretty tiny portions too.

    Last Friday's lunch decision directed me to this small town delicious spot. I hadn't been there in…read moreyears. First, I checked out the menu that is posted on the wall, and tried to make the right decision. EVERYTHING is homemade. Ok, I decided on the Tuna Salad on a white homemade yeast roll. You can select one side, so I had cucumber, tomato and onion salad. I couldn't pass up on fresh lemonade and a slice of one of the most delicious coconut pie I've ever had. The lady that took my order was soooo sweet and of course knowledgeable of the menu. I didn't feel rushed, just relaxed. Soooo we had the most interesting conversation that concluded her parents knew my mother back in the day. I didn't expect tears of joy at lunch. It was lovely! I didn't get her name, but I'll never forget her until I return with friends and family to experience this "small town" treasure. Ok, the food. The roll was golden brown, soft and screamed HomeMade. It was filled with a white flaky and well seasoned tuna salad, topped with fresh crunchy shredded lettuce. YUM ! The cucumber, grape tomato and onion salad had a lite vinaigrette dressing. Fresh !! There is freshly made strawberry lemonade, lemonade, Iced tea and the Pepsi fountain drink products. Ok, the star of the show. That slice of coconut pie was Perfect. The crust was brown, very flaky and filled with a thick creamy coconut filling. This little cute old town restaurant is next to the railroad track and train station that's across from Randolph Macon College. It's popular to the students and residents of Ashland. If you would like A DELICIOUS Lunch in a warm and cute small town restaurant, come to Homemade's by Suzanne!!!! Thank you

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    4.3(390 reviews)
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    THE BEIGNETS!! I don't even remember what else I ordered for brunch because the beignets were a…read moredream. Crispy outside, delicious, doughy inside. Cooked so perfectly. An order comes with six. Three are covered in powdered sugar and the other three are cinnamon. The cappuccino was a little small but great quality. I loved our waitress. She was fun and attentive. The restaurant has a really cool vibe with the bank vault inside. I'd highly recommend and will be coming back again!

    4/13/2025: We didn't know we needed reservations, so we were…read moreoffered outaide, but it was too chilly (49*). Luckily there were a couple seats at the bar. Our bartender/server was Lashone and she was funny, fast and friendly! She was pouring drinks for the ENTIRE restaurant and didn't miss a beat!! The breakfast menu is small but everything sounded fantastic. I chose the Steak Tacos; my husband chose the brie and bacon frittata (added by the chef since the quiche was sold out. Steak tacos were delicious (see pic). Menu said they had steak, cheesy scrambled eggs, tomato salsa, breakfast potatoes and cilantro. I didn't see or taste any potatoes, but the tacos were still delicious! I'd only recommend draining the salsa through a sieve because of the excess juice affecting the integrity of the tortilla. My husband's frittata was awful. The eggs were dry; he compared them to "eggs at the bottom of the warming tray at a cheap breakfast buffet." The chef also served a side salad alongside. My husband asked about subbing potatoes and Ms. Lashone made it happen. She was the star of our brunch: drinks were delicious, the conversational quips were quick and funny. She was attentive without being intrusive and made sure we felt welcomed and taken care of. 5 stars for her and my food; 1 for the frittata. I don't want to average it and tank the rating. We'll be back soon to see Lashone!

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