Great neighborhood spot that is always dependable. Good early happy hour specials as well as daily chef specials. Great low key place to bring out of town guests or just to get out when you don't want to cook at home read more

The Dahlia - Wedge salad and fish & chips - Gastropubs Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

The food and portions are always really good. We especially like the Saturday morning brunch menu. it's a nice touch to offer complimentary Bloody Marys with your meal. The local feel there is really something special. read more

Visiting with family for a birthday celebration. Atmosphere great except in my view was the kitchen. Everything was at a brisk pace until the kitchen staff began augmenting with a female staff . It was just a distracting moment and did not take away from us . Drinks and food great and bartender on top of everything. My only mislike was being served very cold coffee, this was fixed but still read more

We were in Lynchburg for a wedding and a group of 5 of us had dinner here. We made reservations and were seated on time. The table was by the entry door which wasnt great.. but it is what it is. There is plenty of street parking. All 5 of us got different entrees and everyone enjoyed the food. One of the people had the mahi mahi fish tacos and loved them. I had a fish special which was very good. We go to Lynchburg a few times a year to visit friends and I can see us going here again. read more

The Dahlia - Gastropubs Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

Was not feeling the Dahlia Salmon Tacos seasoning and sauce didn't give it the flavor needed. I ordered grits with cheese to substitute the fries. Hands down on that, it was delicious. Bread pudding was alright. At first I had like a funny taste flavor of bread fridge taste it could have been and bourbon covered it up after but after a while I just consumed it. It was my first time, it was very loud from other customers which made it difficult to have conversations and trying to listen and not wanting to yell. Pricing on the high end maybe due to environment but quality of taste it was not worth it. (For me) Don't know if I'll return. But overall it's okay. At least try once. read more

The Dahlia is slipping. It's just not as good as it was. I used to look to this establishment as one of Lynchburg's better spots. I've eaten here dozens of times over the years. Just came home from a meal there. Did crab cakes, fries and a caesar salad. Please don't serve my salad on a plastic plate. I paid $32.99 for this meal. I do not want to eat from a plastic plate at this price point. Two little crab cakes. They were ok, but unspectacular. The mound of Sysco frozen fries did not impress at all. The service is always friendly and attentive. Y'all need to step up your food game, given your current price point. We were there about a month ago. Ordered different things, but a similar experience. You can do better. read more

Vegetarian? Stay away. This was our go-to place for years, and when the new owners took over, we stopped coming because of the lack of vegetarian options (to a true veg, the Beyond Burger is NOT an option). I've BEGGED them to at least have one other option, to no avail. I'm here now and ordered a small house salad and creamed spinach. My husband (not a veg) is excited about his steak, but I doubt we'll be back until we can both have options. read more

This is a very small unassuming place to stop off for lunch or dinner, but I found it to be not only quite but very high-quality food and a nice setting to step out of the heat for lunch one day. I have the crabcakes and mashed potatoes which were five star all the way and whatever the sauce was on the crabcake was the best , I sat at the bar for a quick lunch to a small to medium size crowd, so the noise level was not too much at all. My server was the bartender who did a great job of taking my order, checking on me and taking care of whatever I needed. A great place to stop in if you travel allow. read more

The Dahlia - Bar area - Gastropubs Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Food was great and the ambiance definitely different than most places in town. Was a bit busy and servers seemed stressed which is understandable but led to some slower service. They were very kind though so overall a great experience and the salmon was cooked to perfection! read more

The Dahlia - Flat Irons & Salmon - Gastropubs Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

I had heard great things about Dahlia from many people and finally took my wife here for brunch and Mimosas last Saturday. It was amazing. We both ordered the Eggs Surry and it was delicious. Our server was very nice and efficient. Shoutout to Joey our chef. Thank you! read more

What a pleasant pace, with consistently good food. The staff is friendly and warm; we always see neighbors and friends there.

Perfect place for a party with a good atmosphere. Great food. Excellent service. Good location. read more

TD is a Lynchburg institution. I'm not able to mention how it was, however, I'll convey how it currently presents itself. Think of a neighborhood bar approach with a surf'n turf menu, all while being wrapped up into a dive bar package. Mixed drinks were well made. Food choices are varied enough, and can be delicious, however, the prices are leaning towards tourist price points. Our server was very good, but they could have been great if FOH had been staffed adequately. Upstairs dining room allows more opportunity to people watch. The street-side tables were not being utilized. On-street parking. Worth at least one visit. read more

It's been a long time since I have eaten in a restaurant where everything was absolutely delicious. We had the shrimp tacos, calamari, shrimp and grits and the bread pudding with cognac sauce. The service was also great. We will definitely be eating there again. read more

The food was so delicious and the staff are so kind! Our waitress even showed us around downstairs because she knew it was my wife and I first time visiting. It's an adorable set up perfect for date nights. Will definitely be coming back! read more

First time I ever set foot in Lynchburg, apartment hunting for son. Very modest expectations. After viewing the last spot of the day we googled restaurants in the area and Dahlia was literally a block away. We were early so the place was deserted but reservations were called for, we were told. As we were drop-ins, we were graciously given a spot downstairs next to a gas fire place. We were the only patrons downstairs for our entire meal. Ashley, our waitress, dotted on us. She was fantastic. The food was first rate. I cringe sometimes at reviews in which the commentator recites their bona fides, so I will limit my resume to this: as a (former) globe-trotting lawyer, I have eaten at some of the world's most renown places - on the Company tab. Dahlia is in what I would call "tier1" - fresh, well-prepared, delicious "normal" food. Reminds me of one of my former favorite places in Old Town Alexandria - Vermillion. We started with the fried pickles (wife's idea) and they were Arkansas good. Whole, big pickles with a light batter. More than 3 of us could finish. I had the crab cakes, two in number, smallish, but containing lump crab and seasoned just right to my taste. Grilled asparagus was wonderful - not too much garlic. Better than anything I can get in Virginia Beach at the moment. Son had Faroe Island Salmon cooked perfectly with crisp, blackened skin and sides of broccoli and grits. Wife had a grilled chicken breast with fries. Simple and satisfying. The final, pleasant, surprise was that the entire tab for everything was less than $90. I've had lunches for 2 in Va Beach for close to $70. Upon leaving, I walked payment upstairs to Ashley, and the place was jammed! A very lively crowd of what I assume were locals on this chilly Tuesday afternoon. The main dining area was relatively small but loaded with ambiance - and a well-stocked bar. I am not sure about Lynchburg per se, but this restaurant will be a "don't miss" spot on return visits. read more

The fried cod was delicious. Good texture and flavor . The fries were well cooked. Tartar sauce was unique and flavorful.

Great Brunch and what also makes it special you get a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary.( the bloody Mary's are outstanding!) We love how consistent they are, we never have wonder if the food is going to be on point or off kilter. The specials are unique may sound quirky but never a let down. The EGG SURRY for brunch is one of our favorite dishes. Homemade salad dressings are always a delight! Service is personable and real, very attentive but not overly so. So nice having peace of mind when you look forward to dining at The Dhalia and you never leave dissatisfied. For dinner the scallop appetizer leaves you wanting more. Special instructions are always honored and come out just the way you asked. Waiting for them to open is the hardest part when you want to dive into their menu and your mouth is watering before the doors even open. DELICIOUS!!! read more

Yummmmm. This is place is such a hidden gem! I got the bacon cheeseburger and cheesy grits, from the brunch menu, and all those items come with a free brunch cocktail, YAY! This photo is only HALF of my sandwich; and if you're expecting a sandwich you can bite into forget about it. This is massive! And oh so good. A burger, bacon, cheese, and egg, in cased within two waffles, with syrup on the side. My mouth is drooling just typing it out. If you can eat the whole thing, plan for a nap afterwards, but both will be worth it, promise! read more

The Dahlia - One eyed bacon cheeseburger (brunch menu) - Gastropubs Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

Unfortunately, the night we dined here, the entire basement was flooded and they had to move us around as we were standing and over an inch of water. There is nothing that the restaurant do about this and it had very little to do with my poor rating. Out of the four dishes we ordered, 1 was decent, 2 were below average, and really, the last, the almond crusted flounder, was inedible. We just left it on the table. At this price point, I expect a lot more. We will not be returning. read more

Atmosphere was nice but food was mediocre and not great. Disappointing. Service was slow. This restaurant was recommended but we were not impressed. read more

This needs to be noted that I have only been here once and everyone seems to love it but me. I made reservations ahead of time just to show up and be seated at the bar and told that my reservation didn't mean a table. The entire time we dined there were two open booths. The ambiance was nonexistent. I like retro looking places and old fashioned style, but this just has a tendency to feel outdated. I ordered the crab cakes with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. The crab cakes were on the more expensive side for Lynchburg at $30, but were not very flavorful and obviously full of imitation meat and filler. The potato's seemed like potatoes although underwhelming, and the creamed spinach was just not good. Tasted like doctored and food processed canned spinach that was over salted. For the price, ambience, and diminished food quality, I would recommend elsewhere. The plating also made the meal appear like a ration. I will say that my wife got the scallops and those were tasty, but she got the same sides which were just as lame as mine. Even if I had her meal it would not merit a 3 star review. Just as a note I left a good tip and made no mention as a complaint, they were obviously pleased with presenting me with this plate, I just thanked them and went on my way. read more

The Dahlia - Krab cake with potato and spinach - Gastropubs Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

Not impressed. Stop by at 1:45 on Saturday. Very dirty and tables were sticky. Could see the cooking in the back very haphazardly dressed playing a video game on his phone. No waitress or waiter can try a table. I will never return to this place. read more

Love loved the food great for date night or anniversary dinners. First time and I will definitely go back our server was super attentive and nice read more

My daughter and I are in from out of town. This is the kind of place that everybody wants in their own hometown. Personable service, excellent food, great craft beer selection. Wish I could import this back to Texas. read more

Food was outstanding. Oysters were fresh, fish and chips outstanding, and the shrimp and grits was equally delicious. A must visit.

Great place! We are here twice in the last week! Terrific food and service! Highly recommend scallops, burgers, shrimp and grits Also a fun cocktail called blossom! Everything was delicious and nicely plated! read more

I cannot thank The Dahlia enough for accommodating my loved ones and friends for our Rehearsal Dinner! Big shout-out to Cliff and Kat for their excellent service to our guests, and BIG and grateful THANK YOU to ANGEL for working with me and planning this whole thing, for your kindness, patience, professionalism, hospitality, and just overall SUPERB menu, cuisine, atmosphere - just all of it! Angel and her team went above and beyond for us, and I couldn't have asked for and found a more perfect restaurant venue to deliver on such a big weekend for us. My family and friends enjoyed our evening together at The Dahlia - it was perfect. We will certainly be back again whenever we're in town, and we highly recommend this lovely gem in Lynchburg to all who visit and those who seek a truly delicious spot to eat at and enjoy Thank you, thank you again! - Victoria & Jeremiah read more

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Went for dinner with my husband and daughter. This was by far the BEST dinner in Lynchburg we have had yet. We went to a comedy show Friday night and a man we met recommended this place to us . Can't wait to go back! My husband had steak - so good! I had the tacos and I could not finish my plate. Friendly staff and excellent t service! read more

Come by Tuesday Happy Hour (3-6 PM) with Billy. Sit at the bar or chill with friends at one of the tables on the street level. Scallops as an appetizer, any burger (double patty for $5 more!), and try one of the tasty local brews on tap. End it with Key Lime Cheesecake, a Chocolaty Chocolate Cake with ganache and mousse, or... ... oh my! read more

The Dahlia - Chocolate...! - Gastropubs Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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If I were on death row my last meal would be two orders of eggs surry with a side of Cuban spring rolls. I would die a happy man. I first ate here in 2017 on the recommendation of friends and have been thoroughly impressed since. I go primarily for brunch and the gist is everything on the menu is good. The dishes are fairly priced and includes a free Bloody Mary or mimosa. Can't beat it. I've only been once for dinner and must say the salmon was excellent. There's a fish market next door and Dahlia takes advantage with numerous seafood options. If you're looking for food cooked with expertise and love this is the place for you read more

The Dahlia - Cuban spring rolls with mustard dijonnaise - Gastropubs Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Great, though busy, place. It's small, so without reservations, I ended up sitting at the bar. My neighbors at the bar were very engaging and recommended several other places to eat and gave me directions to the Kroger :) I had the flat iron steak(s) and they were good, but not exceptional. Service was friendly and pretty quick. They have a great beer selection. read more

This restaurant was amazing! The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff was super friendly. But the food, the food was phenomenal! Literally everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! Definitely a new top favorite. If you haven't been yet, GO! read more

The Dahlia - a slice of cake on a plate - Gastropubs Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

The portion size and the prices here are reasonable! The batter for both the shrimp and fish n child had such a great season as well as a nice crunch to both. My roommate got the fish tacos and she loved it as well. If you have a strong sweet tooth, the chocolate cake is your thing. Personally for me it was way too rich but it's up to preference. I would have to say I definitely loved the ice cream sandwich more! The bread pudding had a very sweet subtle taste for me. Our server Clay was so great and our first time experience here was absolutely exceptional. Can't wait to make this our new favorite spot! read more

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Popped in on a Friday afternoon for a late lunch. The fried cod tacos were yummy. My friend thought the tuna tacos were tasty, but light on the tuna. Sweet tea and service were just right. I remember when The Dahlia was a dive. This Dahlia was a pleasant surprise. read more

Take my advice and save the money.... we got the crab dip and the chips were half fried and essentially just tortillas & it was imitation "Krab". The salmon was clearly frozen and probably 3 ounces. Got a side of broccoli and it came with 2 small broccoli florets. Priced like quality fresh seafood but it's all frozen bad seafood. Really nothing was good and the good reviews are confusing because we came at dinner time and not one dish on anyones table looked like the photos on here. read more

The cocktails were amazing. The food was great and the service impeccable. Definitely a must try in the DMV.

The food is always fresh, the service is great, and it is the perfect size for a nice, quiet meal with a few friends. The Dahlia is one of my favorites. read more

Food and service were excellent! We had a reservation on Valentines and got right in without any delays

In general, the food is is pretty good service sometimes can be a bit slow but generally it's Vidalia has a comfortable local bar atmosphere. Easy going and enjoyable. worth the wait. read more