(Very) small town diner. A favorite of locals. The building is an open floor plan double wide that…read moreseems to have been renovated in the last few years. Walk in and seat yourself, one server serves the whole room. The food is okay, needs salt and seasoning but good for the price. Myself and two children ate for $16, can't get breakfast anywhere else that cheap. Bring cash, as it is a cash only establishment.

If you're looking for ambiance, the North Star restaurant isn't for you. If you're looking for an…read moreexcellent burger and are near Buchanan, VA, the North Star will not disappoint. The North Star is a clean Virginia roadside diner offering delicious food. My neighbor and I were visiting Buchanan to have his John Deere mower serviced, and we asked the salespeople where we could get a good lunch. The staff unanimously recommended the North Star, but we were cautioned not to order the double-cheeseburger unless we were very hungry. They were right. It is rare to get a burger prepared exactly the way I prefer one (cheese, ketchup, and loaded with grilled onions), and the North Star didn't disappoint. My friend ordered the double-cheeseburger and loved his meal as well. The fries were really good, and reminiscent of New York diner fries. My wife and I have been back more than a few times when we are in the mood for an excellent burger.

This was our first time visiting the area and we were told that The Swinging Bridge was a very good…read moreplace to eat. Well they certainly did not disappoint! The staff was super friendly, very accommodating, and were very pleasant to our children. The food was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. The table was very roomy and we were not smashed up against another party or each other. It was very cozy.

We have been frequent customers of the Swinging Bridge for years. Always looked forward to lunch…read more Love the log walls and atmosphere. Today we were very disappointed. Menu has changed and not for the better. A normally very busy place was practically empty. 9 people sitting around doing nothing. Food was mediocre. Upstairs was completely empty. General store was noticeably not stocked as usual. This place is usually busy with motorcyclists and the after church crowd. If it doesn't go back the way things were, they may as well close the doors.

We stay in Douthat park for thanksgiving week and Jack Mason's is a staple in our dinner rotation…read morefor the week. We love to sit at the bar but there are tables and booths for those who don't prefer that. It's very rustic with license plates all over the wall of the bar. I always like my mixed drink. The bar tenders are always really nice but sometimes you have to wave them down. We love their burgers, BBQ sandwich, chicken Caesar wrap and chicken sandwich.

Such a cute place with the nicest people ever! The food was so good and decently priced, definitely…read moreget the pretzels and beer cheese OMG SO GOOD!!! We had abby as our waitress a she was so sweet! The sweet potato fries were so very good! Would definitely come back!

We stopped on a whim off the interstate. My husband and I…read moreBoth ordered burgers and they were delicious. Comfy Casual atmosphere and good service and we were back on the road in no time.

I walked in and was immediately seated, plus the outdoor area was very nice. Had chairs and kind of…read morea country style hangout spot. I was seated in the bar area and it was not crowded, so it was very nice and relaxing. I ordered the Dire Wolf sandwich (Ribeye sandwich) with a side of fries and the "Creekside" sauce, they make it in house it's not bad but a little tangy for me. The sandwich was amazing! And the staff are really on top of things, they know the menu, the ingredients, and refills on drinks they are on top of it. I really enjoyed my meal and visit.

Tis forever a treat for me to stay at the Natural Bridge Hotel and dine at the Red Fox Tavern. Lee…read moreEllen is fantastic and waited on me with last evening and today. A other server was held up at her other job, thus Lee Ellen was hustling extra hard. She remained unfazed, pleasant, and helpful. Today I tried the Black Bean Burgereith jalapeño pepper cheese as well as a side of green beans as they were out of both French fries and sweet potato fries. I also ordered their soup of the day which was a tasty cup of black bean soup. The Office was playing on TV with subcaptions and volume off with decent music, non-blaring, in the background. With the chatter of a full Tavern, the noise level was loud yet acceptable and not obnoxious. The food was tasty, the service by Lee Ellen great, and I shall certainly return at a future visit!

On June 15, 2026, I had dinner at the red fox tavern while staying at the natural bridge hotel and…read morethe food was not good at all. The website claims to have hand-cut steaks. I ordered the ribeye with chef's potato and chef's vegetable. The steak was clearly a frozen steak, and even worse, the chef's potato was instant mashed potatoes. The vegetable was canned green beans covered in minced jarred garlic. My mom ordered chicken tacos and Mac & cheese. The Mac & cheese was hard noodles with dried out cheese. Chicken tacos were chicken in a tortilla with a pre-made coleslaw on top, none of the topping described on the menu. We wanted to say something to the server, but there was only one person working the bar, the dining room, the tavern, and outside. The server was doing her best. Last but not least, gnats were flying everywhere. We felt taken advantage of because we were traveling and relied on the food in the hotel for our meal.

Small but the food was good. I can't believe that this wonderful little town doesn't have a…read morededicated burger shop or pizza place.

Got the food to go but it was good. Found this place on a whelm on the way to TN coming from VA…read moreSafari park. Burgers were made from patties smashed right in front of you. The fried bologna took me back was so good with some mustard. Love the charred on my thick cut beef bologna biscuit. Definitely would go back again!!

The Foot of the Mountain gets its name from the great view, and this place is a 10/10 stop off the…read moreroad! Easy to spot right off the highway with plenty of parking for big rigs. The burgers are amazing--big, heavy, homemade burgers--and the French fries were spectacular! Me and the guys stopped through while on a work trip, and we already can't wait to come back. Great food, great view, and definitely worth the stop!

Great food time and service Nice place to swing by right off…read moreRT.81. (Or motorcycle riding like we were doing)

The most adorable quaint general store I ever did see!! Plenty of cute little knickknack souvenirs…read morethat you would actually want to give someone or keep for yourself! The people working there were so friendly and helpful! we ordered some breakfast sandwiches that were delicious and the best fried potatoes I think I've ever had! Highly recommend! you can eat there or take away :)

We were camping in the area and glad we took the time to have breakfast here! We had the sausage…read moreegg sandwich and the country ham sandwich, both on Texas toast with apple butter and potatoes. Everything was made to order and it shows! The apple butter was a standout, I could eat a whole jar of it. The general store was very cute and reflective of Appalachia. We can't wait to come here again on our next trip.