The coop is extremely bad at employment management. After a football game only one bartender was working. This is extremely unprofessional and not providing service to their customers. I almost left because of this. If they don't fix this issue they will lose many customer's read more

The coop has a weird identity...The food is just okay... in my opinion the bar got popular with underclassmen and lost its footing as a restaraunt. It also never grew into a very good bar so I don't recommend going to it for either. read more

Went here about a month ago and just wasn't really impressed. The drinks were good, but the bartender cared more about his phone than being attentive to guests. It was just me and one other guy there. The chicken strips I had were the same thing I could have made for myself at home - seemed like frozen and just warmed up. It was quiet the night I was there, but it was in the summer. Drinks were good, but I was not impressed at all with the food. read more

Great bar and great food. If you are In Blacksburg you should make this a stop for dinner

If I could give less than zero stars, I would. We just tried to get in, after having driven 5 hours to come to the game. Excited for a night out, waited in line, only to be turned away for no reason. Everyone in our party is of age and the very inhospitable and extremely rude bouncer turned us away for no reason other than "he can deny anyone entry for any reason". When we asked why, since a part of our group was let in- no raised voices, just a why us- he said he was going to call the police. Talk about a power trip. What a miserable human being. Ugly on the inside makes you even uglier on the outside- oof. In one fell swoop, he destroyed a wonderful day with friends who came together for the game and a quick weekend visit. Maybe consider putting someone with a nice personality at your door? Yes, I'm talking about the redhead bouncer. The villainous looking bully in every movie. I guess The Coop doesn't care about good service. Really just awful. And bad business. read more

Would be one, but my husband said his pork chop was ok. This is the only chicken teriyaki my daughter and I won't eat. It is like a weird spicy soup with the worst chicken ever in it. Don't call this teriyaki chicken. It's a liquid mess of bad tastes. And this is definitely not a top rate Calamari. Not cheap and I'm starving cause it's not edible. Impossible to talk to hostess as she could hardly hear the order to begin with. I'm so disappointed. read more

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Really good food here. It does get crowded at times but on off days not crowded at all. College bar with better food I would classify it as. Friendly staff read more

Food was uniformly good. Service consisted of one person tending bar, taking orders and serving, as we arrived at opening time. However, server was attentive, friendly and very competent. If we had one quibble, it would be that the restaurant decor could use some work - very stark, industrial vibe. It could use some softening and redesign. read more

Decided to give the Coop a try since it's one of the most recent "new" Blacksburg restaurants that I'm unfamiliar with. I ordered the sexy summer lemonade with vodka soda and phew it was a stiff drink and may have been more enjoyable in a glass over a plastic cup but aye it's a college town bar. As for the food, the food was underwhelming and nothing crazy BUT the main reason for the 4/5 stars verses a lower score is the BRUSSEL SPROUTS! These brussel sprouts are some of the best brussel sprouts I've had in town! My boyfriend's brother even said they slapped and that's coming from someone who dislikes everything green. Definitely would wanna come back for these brussel sprouts! read more

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Came here on a date with my husband. The decor is awesome and very artsy-industrial. We came in and it took a little bit to be seated. We were seated at a table with a bench and chair. The chair was very uncomfortable. Don't expect to have a private conversation. It is loud and the seats are close together. However coming here with a small group of friends would be good. We placed an order for the pimento cheese appetizer. The server took the order and walked away before we could order our main dish. When she brought the appetizer out, she asked if there was anything we wanted to add. Weird, but OK. The pimento cheese appetizer was amazing. I honestly could have just been happy with that as a meal. I had the seared tuna with house sesame crackers and tamari wasabi sauce. So very good. I could have drank the sauce - except for that whole spiciness thing. Husband had the house smoked trout with potato horseradish scallion salad. I almost wish I had that too. The smokiness was perfect. The only issue and one of the reasons why I give the Coop four instead of five stars, is that the trout had tiny bones still in it. My husband was thrilled with the taste of the fish, but the bones took away from the experience. It took a while to get the check, but the atmosphere was geared toward taking your time and enjoying the meal. We will definitely be back! read more

The Coop - Seared tuna with house sesame crackers and tamari wasabi sauce - Tapas Bars Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Had a nice experience, then The bartender spilled my drink, no biggie, it happens. Then she tried to make me pay again for the drink she spilled. Then I realized I just got robbed in front of my eyes. The bartender didn't even have the decency to pour a shot of a rail liquor. $4 is already steep for rail, and I'd pay that happily. But she got so mad and then when the bouncer who we told about this talked to her she lied to him accusing us of lying. I'm not even mad about the shot, but the disrespect shown towards me for a mistake she made is insane. Beware, they will take your money and fail to provide the product you paid for. Bartender is brunettes and wears he hair without ponytail. If you do go don't go to her. She doesn't care. If management sees this, check your cameras March 17th 1pm. Your bartender STOLE our money. I'm a bartender myself and this was just so incredibly inappropriate. Please avoid. Her mistakes will cost YOU money. read more

Oh WOW! This place is amazing. We are in town for business and popped in here on our last night. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I started with their salmon chowder. -I know, right?! I have never had salmon chowder. It was AMAZING. Then I had the fish and fries. The batter on the fish is very light and the fish inside is flaky and cooked to perfection. The fries that accompany are cut in house and delicious. Lastly, their oven roasted vegetables have the perfect balance of butter and garlic. Lastly, the bread pudding is on point! It is freshly baked, so you have to wait for about 20 minutes... but well worth it! Bottom line, I am going to sleep well tonight!! What a wonderful experience! read more

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Doesn't look like it would be a great dining spot from the outside, but once you're in it'll change your mind instantly. The atmosphere is fitting for a college campus: a little loud and a lot of fun. Food took a little while to get, but it was a game day so I completely get it. The servers are great and act like they want to serve you to the best of their ability (guy at the bar was super nice when taking our orders). Highly recommend for a fun afternoon/night out. read more

The Coop - Creamy Cheese and Bacon Pasta, Calamari, and the Philly Cheesesteak. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

I recently went to the coop and the bouncer was extremely rude. I am 21 years old ripped my glasses off my face, stomped on them, called me a wop, and told me I was too short to enter (I'm 5'2). Will not be returning. Horrible service 0/10. I hate the coop! read more

If I could give this place a 0 star rating I would. All I can say is please do not go here. It was so bad to the point where I don't even want to waste my time writing a review, so I'll keep it short and sweet. Got there at 6, and ended up leaving at 8:15.. not with a full stomach. Food never showed up, and there was no sign of a manager in sight. Everyone around us was getting food, and all we got was a 'sorry it's not my fault' from our server. Please hire better staff: bartenders, chefs, manager, servers, etc.. read more

Wow, how does a restaurant with customer service this shitty still exist? We called ahead before we drove 5 minutes to the Coop. When we arrived with 45 minutes before they closed, magically they were only serving drinks. When we spoke to a manager we got the cold shoulder we're totally shunned. Would pretty much go anywhere else after this. read more

World class chef! Phenomenal and always knocks it out of the park. Just updated menu, including New entrees!! Delicious! This original New Yorker returns often! read more

One of my favorite places. Delicious gourmet offerings for not much money. The owner is the Chef de Cuisine and he cooks there every day. He is friendly and talented. The wait staff is exceptional, and they make you feel welcome. I especially like the calamari, roasted brussels sprouts, the portk chop and the pork pasta. And of course, tasty drinks! read more

I really enjoyed this new restaurant and I think they make an excellent addition to downtown Blacksburg. I got veggie pasta and the loaded tots to share as an appetizer and enjoyed everything. The tots have a small serving size, so sharing with 2-3 people is perfect. My favorite thing about this spot had to be the amount of different vegetables included in the pasta! The variety was really good and it was beyond the basic pasta I've had at other restaurants. In addition, our server was super friendly and helped us decide on our meals with patience. Keep it up! read more

Waited an hour and a half for our food and had to leave without eating to get to the show I was going to. There was only one waitress and a cook, but only three people ordering food. Won't go there again. Had to select one star to post this. I wouldn't give them that if it were possible. read more

I don't really write a lot of reviews unless I feel pretty strongly, so I'm taking the time to review The Coop. It was excellent and a nice addition to downtown Blacksburg especially if you're craving a place with some more upscale atmosphere and food. Our table shared the cheese flatbread, steak flatbread, the fried fish with fries, and Brussel sprouts. All were very good. Our waitress was very good. She also explained that they recently expanded the menu to include some larger entrees so you can definitely go here for a meal or to just share some tapas style small plates. It was my first visit so I'm not sure what the menu was like before. It was a slightly more expensive than other places downtown but I feel like it was worth it for what they served. They also did an excellent job remodeling the space from what it used to be. Conclusion: great place if you're looking for more than just a college dive bar. Give it a try. read more

The waitresses were very pushy to get our drink order. Once we placed our drink and appetizer order, we never saw the waitresses again. Someone from the kitchen brought our appetizer out. It was very greasy. No one EVER came back to the table. We never got to order our entrees. We had to go to the bar and request our check. the waitresses were completely oblivious that anything was wrong with the situation. HORRIBLE restaurant. Will never return. read more

I went here last night with my wife and had a fairly mediocre experience. The first impression was good: the atmosphere is quite nice inside. However, they only have a few seating options for couples. There are a few VERY small round tables near the entrance that feel like they are more part of the waiting area than the restaurant itself; these are the only option for parties of two. The tables are small enough that it was somewhat difficult to cope with two plates and two glasses of water on them simultaneously. The also use barstools without backs at seats, which are not comfortable. The seating at the bar looked much better, for reference. We both felt the food ranged between mediocre and good. We started with the salmon jerky, which was tasty and interesting. I then got the seared tuna; my wife got the pot pie. I thought the tuna was unremarkable, and quite pricy for what you get ($14 for 3oz of tuna and a few sesame crackers). The pot pie was pretty good, however. The bread pudding we got for dessert was excellent. I think the overall price of the meal was reasonable despite the tuna, and I would have given it four stars if not for the seating. read more

This was spot came highly recommended. I'm not sure what the hype is about. It was so loud we couldn't hear each other talk. The bar stools are made for a child. We ordered the pimento cheese app and it was the best pet of the meal. It was a small serving. I got the wedge salad that basically an entire head of lettuce and it was good. We also shared the fried fish that was good. A bit spendy for 1 piece of shrimp and a few fries. read more

Chef C. West continues the theme of barnyard birds with his latest endeavor: The Coup. When I moved to town centuries ago, this space was a coffee and tea shop with couches and free wi-fi, when wi-fi first rolled out. Then it was, not one, but two excellent (the second one less so) Lebanese-inspired Mediterranean restaurants. So, when I watched Chef West do a complete renovation, it was bittersweet, though I knew he would knock it out of the park. He took that stupid sushi bar and prep kitchen from Poor Billy's and turned it into the beautiful Black Hen and Bar Blue. His eye for design is proven. It really is a pleasant, post-industrial design that makes good use of the space. The lights are low, but the tables are well lit. It feels a little dark at the kitchen bar, though; maybe some small, wireless lamps would bring that space up a bit. You can see right into the kitchen, which can assist in one's understanding of why their food is taking so long. People - if you need a restaurant job, then please go apply here. They need help. There are a hundred things on the menu and only three people on the line (two hot and one prep). The servers (4 of them) were running around, bumping into each other, and really not able to provide the level of service we expect from such a small place. They seemed fairly young and inexperienced. The bartender had to jump in and help out. On to the food. As I stated, the menu is extensive, but it's a small-plates kind-of place with a mix-and-match vibe (enough hyphens?). We went twice with different groups of people and ordered several items each time. It's probably not the best idea to serve $11 chicken wings (we got eight, i think) right across the street from THE Blacksburg wing joint, who sells them for less than $1/a piece, but there are other, more unique things to try. The flatbreads were good, but expensive for the portion due to the quality of ingredients used. We were excited for the fresh tater-tots; these are more like giant potato cubes that fell apart when we tried to dip them. I would like to go back and try the crispy Brussels sprouts and the egg shooters. We had a chicken caesar salad that was perfectly dressed and a good-size portion. The shrimp and asparagus pasta was cooked well, but the sauce was runny and ended up as a bowl of soup at the end; could use a little thickening. I want to try some of the other pastas like the tomato artichoke and the pulled pork. The smoked trout was tasty, but on the small side (though reasonably priced, we would pay more for more). The roast pork with apples and sage port sauce was the star and priced well, but not something that couldn't be done at home with a Joule and a recipe. The sides were decent, though standard - we had garlic parm broccoli, bacon onion Brussels, and garlic herb potatoes. Some things were priced well, others maybe not so much - but it looks like Chef West sunk a ton of money into the remodel, so he has to make that back somehow. One of us was gluten free and appreciated the attention given to those with sensitivities. There are vegan options on the menu as well. This place advertises itself as a bar, as well, and while we didn't sample any of the cocktails, we found the beer list to be uninspiring given the fact that we are in the best state for craft beer and there are many other places around with better offerings. The wine list has quite a few selections (three Chardonnays!?! two of which are practically the same), with some decent reds, though I'm not sure if the inexperienced staff could make proper pairing suggestions. We'll have to go back and test their knowledge. When we go out to eat, we want to spend our hard-earned money on things that we can't make (or don't want to bother with making) at home, wines, beers, and cocktails that we can't find anywhere else, in an appealing atmosphere, with quality service. While the atmosphere at the The Coop is a welcome departure from the other places in town, the food either needs to be elevated or simplified (or both) - less items, less prep, more focus. These dishes are simple, mind you - this isn't haute cuisine; it's homey, fast-casual bar food, but I believe that the execution suffers from an overly-complicated set-up. And the wait staff . . . oh, the wait staff. Somebody get these kids a maître d'hôtel. Oh Captain, My Captain! Cunningham is a good chef, but if he wants people to come in for more than just snacks and drinks and stressed out servers, then he's got to adjust the recipe a bit. read more

Great location, I really like the decor, food, and drink selection. Service is awful. Shame.

Took us 15 minutes to order because there were so many great options on the menu! Great vibe and our service was very fast. Definitely going back. read more

While our server was very good and accommodating, the food was inedible. The menu was certainly vague, which made ordering difficult, and while the base ingredients that made up our meals were likely of high quality before the cooks got to them, they certainly managed to change that. read more

I can not recommend this place enough! First of all, the food was incredible. We came here after the ND vs. Virginia Tech game. It was packed. They were short staffed and still made sure that they provided quality service. The owner's girlfriend was bussing tables. The owner was working the kitchen. Our server was working nonstop. The hostess is the one who brought us our food. A total all hands on deck mentality. Truly, a great place to eat and a fun environment. We will be back the next time the Irish are in town! read more

I only gave one star because I had to. They are a hotbed for underaged kids. Literally one of the worst establishments terrible service terrible food also very overpriced for the quality of drinks read more

The Coop is just what Blacksburg needed! The food is soo good. When we walk in, they someone playing the cello which set the town for the room. The decor is very mordern and playful-wine bottle lights. For an appetizer, we ordered the sweet potatoe fritters that come 3 to a plate with this lemon cream sauce to dip it in. Our second appetizer was the brussel sprouts, which I think are a favorite for anyone who trys them. Now the not the brussel sprouts your mom used to make, they are fried and have a hint of garlic and butter served with a sriracha mayo sauce. Let's just say I wanted to order another one to go . For my entree I got the seared ahi tuna. It was smaller than I expected but at the same time perfect size after sharing two appetizers. The tuna was lightly seared and then rolled in seame seeds with a drizzle of soy sauce on top and wasabi mayo on the side. I washed this all down with their signature drink, drunken bee, made with Markers Mark bourbon, honey liqueur and apple cider. That is my new go to drink. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Came in with two of my friends. Was not disappointed. We all ordered snacks to share - Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts that were so on point. I had a Caesar salad that was full of flavor and then for main course had the crusted salmon which was full flavor. For the full effect check out their drink specials. Check this place out or regret it. read more

First time here. Our party of three was seated immediately even though it looked fairly crowded, which was pretty nice. The decor and atmosphere were very cool but, in my opinion, like something transplanted from DC. It was a little bit loud for conversation. We started with some cocktails which were fantastic, especially their fall version of a White Russian. We got some plates to share: pulled pork flatbread, homemade tater tots, and ribs. All were very good (my favorite thing was the house-made ranch dip for the tots) and nicely portioned for sharing with two people, but three made it a bit awkward. Service was a bit slow. By the time our food and drinks started to come out the place had cleared out a bit, but things were still running like it was packed. I would definitely go again, next time ready to spend a little more money since things were definitely on the pricey side. read more

Our food took over an hour! Even for appetizers. The place wasn't even busy! WTF... I'm so confused! When asked our waitress said "oh sorry I can ask but not sure. I didn't know you wanted the appetizers as appetizers... read more

We had our five-year wedding anniversary dinner here last night. Service was a bit slow, but they've only been open a couple of weeks, so I let that slide. Nice selection of drafts on tap. The beers on the menu didn't indicate they were cans/bottles so my spouse was surprised to get a canned beer. I had a tasty draft Stout and the chicken flatbread which was delicious and Pam liked her crabcake. We both ordered Cesar salads, which were a little too authentic w/anchovies which Pam loved and me not so much. Give this new place a try. read more

If I could give zero stars I would but I have to give this place one. when we arrived the waitress was very pushy about drinks other then water. Once I ordered a drink my wife and I ordered out appetizer and it was delivered. After that the service just stopped. After waiting for over 20 minutes for someone to take the order for our meal. When no one came to take our order we paid for what we ordered and left. The service here sucks. I do not recommend this business for dinner or anything else. read more

I really like the menu! The Brussel sprouts tasted phenomenal because of the sauce they come with! The only reason I am giving this restaurant a 4/5 is because of how very few tables it actually has within the space. read more

Terrible service. To begin with, I wanted to order a cocktail with my dinner so they checked my ID but still refused to serve me because they thought my real ID was fake? I am almost 25. They asked for a second form of ID but of course I didn't have one because who carries a passport or anything like that with them? After they refused to serve me, my server along with a few of the other servers continued to talk about it away from the table and kept staring back at me. It was a very weird situation. Then, our server didn't refill our waters and the food was just okay. I was honestly worried to eat it because the service was so terrible. Meanwhile during our meal, one of the employees was yelling and cussing at his girlfriend or wife(?)that came into the restaurant. It was extremely unprofessional. Other people dining in the restaurant actually addressed the issue to the manager, who just rolled his eyes and laughed. The service at this place was terrible. The entire time we were there the staff acted strangely and unprofessional. You could hear people in the kitchen judging customers and laughing at their orders and requests. Will not come back. read more

Food was good but service couldn't have been worse. Waited over 1 hour for food. 1 person out of party of 8 was served after 1 hour. The rest of party wasn't served until 20 minutes later. Manager offered free shots which didn't negate the terrible evening. Do not go here. read more

Absolutely LOVE this place!! The tapas style gourmet food is delicious and fresh and is a great new restaurant that Blacksburg desperately needed. I've lived in the area for over a decade and this is one of the best stops for sure. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. read more