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    Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant

    3.8 (215 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Menu July 2024
    Marli M.

    I will preface by saying I live in Texas and I have had a lot of really really good and well known barbecue. Aka I have high standards! We started with the fried pickles which were pretty solid. And then for dinner shared the family meal with 3 meats between 3 of us. It was a decent amount of food but nothing was spectacular. The okra was dry and over cooked. The sausage was lack luster, the pulled pork was boring and dry and the ribs were nothing special either sadly. The staff was also very slow to help us with anything and they were not busy. After a long day of hiking it was a bummer to have a less than pleasant meal experience. However I will say the place is charming and the history is absolutely awesome! Maybe we just caught them on an off night!

    Clover H.

    Didn't take a photo until we were almost done, but this has been the best BBQ I have had ever! Peyton's brisket and my pulled pork were perfection with so much flavor. The collard greens were amazing. The hush puppies and okra were cooked perfectly! Friendly too! Wow! Worth the drive to Culpepper!

    Smoked Chicken on the Bone, Fresh Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Cornbread
    Kelly M.

    DC people visiting the Shenandoah area and we took a drive out to Culpeper to get barbecue here. Well worth the journey!!!!!! Everything was outstanding! The chicken on the bone was so tender and delicious. The Mac and cheese was sooooo delicious. All of the sides were good, and of course the brisket too. We're envious of the ribs at the table next to us too! Lots of good options. Highly recommend and hope we make it back!

    Platter for 2 (or 3). Pulled chicken, brisket, pulled pork, collard greens, fried potatoes & onions, mac & cheese, cornbread.

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    To expensive dry chicken to much fat on the ribs never going back never paying $33 for dry ass chicken again

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    Food portions small. Have had way better bbq down here. Not go in near closing they are out of items like coldslaw. Shaking my head.

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    Food is always consistently delicious. Small place, several tables and booths. Overall clean.

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    Delicious food! Would definitely visit again! The brisket sandwich was amazing and the fries were cooked to perfection!

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    AMAZING AS ALWAYS!!! Everything is wonderful!!! Whenever we're in town, this is a required stop!

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    Best best did I say best brisket I ever had and I'm from Texas. My taste buds were in heaven.

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    Love the brisket and au jus and the sausage is phenomenal. I wish I can try more from them but it is so hard not to order my favorites.

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    Shawn's Craft Barbecue - Brisket sandwich

    Shawn's Craft Barbecue

    4.1(272 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    What a wonderful diner with lots of room for customers to spread out an enjoy their fare. The…read morepeople here are so polite and welcoming. Tiffany is a gift to all of us. Her food preparation reaches perfection. We have searched for good bbq and found a great place in Shawn's. We ordered extra so we could have leftovers but had no idea how much food we would get with each order. What a great surprise! Each specialty was more delicious than the next. We started with the ribs with the sweet and spicy sauce and were impressed not only by the taste but how meaty they were. Next we had burnt ends which were exquisite. The best we have ever had. We moved on to the brisket sandwich which was delicious. The sides, which included baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw were fresh and well-made. We would highly recommend this diner. It is so nice to have a place that feels like down home and has great food.

    We'd come back! What…read morewe got: Brisket BBQ Nachos - 5* really liked this. The brisket didn't stand out on its own but was great with the cheese and the sauce. Jalapeno Sausage - 4* I've never found a jalapeno sausage that has blown all expectations. They're just always delicious and this one was no different. Burnt ends - 3.5* my partner liked them more than me. I have a friend who makes the best burnt ends and I've yet to find a place that does it nearly as good. Half rack of ribs - 3* small (but to be fair I had beef ribs in mind) and decent. The dry rub was good and the sauce made it even better. Coleslaw - 5* really good and very fresh! The coconut was an interesting yet delicious addition. Mac & Cheese - 4* I liked it more than my partner. Pretty standard Mac and cheese.

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    Shawn's Craft Barbecue - Seating area

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    Shawn's Craft Barbecue - Brisket & Ribs combo

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    Grill 309 - The artichoke dip in a cup. Not a fan.

    Grill 309

    4.1(469 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Great food and very reasonable prices for a touristy town. Service was efficient and adequate…read more I'm glad I had my seldom-eaten hamburger (patty melt) here because it was awesome! Very tasty burger with the grilled onions. The house-made chips are also good. My only complaint is the tiny "side salad" that I ordered. That it would be an upcharge with my burger but was charged $7 for the small salad. Server confirmed after questioning the bill.

    We stopped into Grill 309 on a Wednesday night and downtown Culpeper was busy. We circled the block…read moreand found close free parking on a side street next to Grill 309. The interior gives upscale sports bar vibes. We chose a high top table toward the back of the restaurant. Our server ended up being the bartender too. They had $5 margaritas that night so I ordered one and we started with an order of their pierogies. There were four and they were served over a smear of their beer cheese. There were ok. I wanted more seasoning in the filling itself. It was pretty bland. For my entree I got their hot dog with chili and cheese with their housemade chips. I was pleasantly surprised to see a cheese sauce on the dog. It was pretty good. Some of the chips were pretty overcooked. The service brought this score down. I think the bartender was busy but plenty of servers were available. There was a lot of conversation at the bar. We probably should have just sat there. We missed out on drink refills, having our order taken promptly, and getting the check when we were ready to leave. Overall there were a lot of interesting things on the menu. I would want to return to see what else tasted good.

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    Traditional Canadian poutine with large cheese curds not as served by grill 309

    Grill 309 - Exterior Signage

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    Grass Rootes - Whipped feta! Oh my! So delicious

    Grass Rootes

    3.8(218 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    The service here is truly impeccable. The bartender and our waitress, Marissa, always greet us with…read moresuch genuine hospitality. We only visit a few times a year, yet they remember us like we're regulars that's real service. I'm not sure what the previous reviewer experienced maybe just a bad day, which happens in this industry (I say that as someone who owns restaurants in Northern VA). Not every day is perfect, but consistency matters, and I can only speak from my experience. Helanna and Marissa have never disappointed. They consistently bring great energy, charm, and quality service every time we visit. Keep it up, ladies! I also appreciate that the owners have preserved the Culpeper charm. The rustic feel of the building is part of what makes this place special. It stays true to the town's character, which is refreshing with so much new development coming in.

    We are new to Culpeper and decided to check out Grass Rootes for Sunday brunch. It was a nice, cozy…read morespot for a rainy day. Zack and Marissa were so kind and welcoming and provided such attentive service! We enjoyed the delicious fried chicken & egg biscuit sandwich and veggie omelette. The French bubbly they have by the glass was so good, too! We can't wait to come back to try dinner and also check out live music in their basement pub.

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    Grass Rootes - Photo of their name

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    Grass Rootes - Fried chicken & egg biscuit

    Fried chicken & egg biscuit

    Grass Rootes - Front shot of Grass Rootes in the old Yowell Hardware building in Culpeper, VA

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    Front shot of Grass Rootes in the old Yowell Hardware building in Culpeper, VA

    Glory Days Grill

    Glory Days Grill

    3.0(93 reviews)
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    I aged yet another year this past Thursday (one year older, but not another year wiser, healthier,…read moreor wealthier - lol), & since the pandemic nixed us going out for a nice fancy birthday meal, & since I had a hankering for my favorite "Bleu Cheese & Grilled Onion Burger" from Glory Days, placed an order which dear husband picked up & brought home. Now I've been enjoying these burgers for many years now - it's my hands-down favorite Glory Days offering. Ordered to go last year some time & was underwhelmed at how it was put together & how it traveled. This time, however - what a revelation! While of course I re-toasted everything in the oven for 10 minutes or so (fries in particular never travel well, so always need a bit of a crisp-up), whoever made & whoever packed the burger deserve awards. The burger was more than an inch thick & perfectly medium-rare as ordered. Bleu cheese crumbles were perfectly piled on the burger - not scattered all over the place - as were the beautifully grilled onions. And healthy portions of both. The creme-de-la-creme? Someone had the absolutely genius idea to place a piece of parchment paper between the lettuce/tomato/raw red onion & the rest of the burger, thus preventing those fresh toppings from not only wilting from the heat of the burger enroute, but also sogging up the bun!! I simply lifted the parchment paper with fresh toppings off while I reheated the burger & bun, & replaced them (minus parchment) when everything was hot & ready. Both burger & fries were absolutely PERFECT (side pickle spear cold & crisp as well) - just as good if not better than if I had ordered & enjoyed it in the restaurant. If I had to be anal & ding them on anything, it was that no little plastic cup of ketchup was provided, but I had my own favorite "spicy ketchup" on hand, so probably wouldn't have used theirs anyway. Bottom Line: I can only hope & pray that this wasn't a one-time thing due to someone superior manning the kitchen & that my next burger order will arrive home exactly the same as this one!!

    After not frequenting this location for quite some time we started to go back on Fridays for their…read moreFriday Fish Fry which has been very good. Then we decided to go on a Tuesday and try their Tri-Fecta. BIG MISTAKE!! I selected the Chrispy Chicken Sandwich. I couldn't even finish it. I tried but but after a few bites I gave it to a friend who was with us and feeds a local ground hog. It was dry, over cooked and like rubber. I don't think even the ground hog will eat it. So, I guess we won't be going back too often and if so it will be on a Friday. I'm only giving 2 stars for the server Bryanna and the Gentilman who greeted us as both were very good.

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    Glory Days Grill
    Glory Days Grill
    Glory Days Grill

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