visiting in the winter time was such a different vibe, but we enjoyed it a lot! they have little…read morebubbles around the patio tables with heaters inside which made the dining experience feel so cozy and private. our server was super nice and checked up on us often. the cheesesteak was a decent portion and was delicious. the chicken tenders arent the best, but the fries and ranch are my favorite! there is something special to them. will definitely be returning.

Arrived around 2pm on a Wednesday, no wait for us and our pup for the patio. The food is solid bar…read moregrub, paying about what you'd expect in a high traffic touristy spot - but we were satisfied with what we got. The fish was fried well and the fries were great. The portion for fish and chips was pretty large too, we had leftovers to bring home. Parking may be hard in the peaks of busy season, but there were plenty of spots for us midday on a weekday in April. All in all, we enjoyed spending an afternoon eating lunch outdoors with a cold beer after a nice long hike.

Very good fish and chips, polite staff. Only issue if you haven't been before it's a bit confusing…read moreto find it as it's pretty far into the building when you enter the marked side entrance, it's in the center of the building. You will pass a section that has seating for a very large dining crowd, ATM and server statue, Its a little past that point. Recommended.

Rumsey Tavern is a solid choice if you're spending time around Shepherdstown and want a reliable…read moreplace with a relaxed, comfortable vibe. The menu focuses on classic American bar food -- burgers, wings, and familiar favorites -- and everything we had was well prepared and satisfying. It's not trying to be flashy, just consistently good. What really sets this place apart is the service. Grant, the manager, deserves major credit for being attentive, professional, and clearly invested in making sure guests have a great experience. That kind of hands-on management shows and elevates the entire visit. Whether you're exploring the area for the first time or just looking for an easy, no-stress spot to grab a meal, Rumsey Tavern is a dependable option. Good food, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere earn this place a solid four stars.

The apple chestnut soup is so creamy and sweet. Really good as a start. The bread came out cold,…read morebut it was fluffy had a bouncy gluten texture. The white bean soup came with white bean fritters, which were crunchy but with a lentil-like texture on the inside. The waiters came and poured the soup directly with the minced vegetables. The halibut was cooked well and tasted great but the real star was the andouille sausage and shrimp jambalaya--excellently seasoned. The creamy sauce on top of the rice made every bite feel fulfilling. The added microgreens added a freshness and crunch to the meal. The menu is expertly chosen and the meals are balanced and flavorful, and they vary often. Their website is not always up to date and depends on what is in season. My only gripe is that the portions are small for the price, but it's worth it!

We absolutely love this place. The food is spectacular every single time we come here. The menu…read morechanges all the time. They source everything locally, even their own home grown vegetables, etc. Jason, the chef, is an artist with every item on the menu. Appetizers are incredible. Try their pâté! We always pair our dishes with their recommendations for wines and it's on point. Main dishes are to die for. Their sauces, the combination of flavors, presentation, the "extra" in every dish and bite is so good. They will accommodate you and change sauces to dairy free if you need that. We had the rockfish dish and the ribeye steak. Wow! Both were incredible. Salad before our main dishes, simple but an incredible and unusual combination and flavor. Desserts, yum! Amazing service! They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect (celebrated my bday there this weekend) . Friendly, professional, attentive, happy, and they genuinely care about your experience there. Highly recommend! The vibe is always warm and inviting. They renovated recently and they have an area for you to have a drink before dinner in a separate area. So perfect!

The only thing saving this review from this experience is the setting, ambiance, view, and…read morelocation. This place is right on the property for an outdoor adventure park that does tubing in the winter and river tubing/ ropes courses/camp in the summer. Being in Harper's ferry and given the neighboring business this is a captive audience gold mine for a restaurant. Sadly, we came here on a Saturday and it was PAINFULLY obvious their service capabilities could not match the customer demand signal. We started at 4PM and they were about at 50% capacity (generously). You order your own food at the bar or via QR code. This is a standard practice so nothing wrong there, but it did take us about 10 minutes to then get our drinks. The food came out within 15 minutes. Food was descent if not a little on the expensive side. Beer was fairly priced. They don't have a super large menu and they were out of a handful of things. Like for one, being out of iced tea seemed like an easy fix from my perspective working in bar/restaurant management in the past. We went and enjoyed the Christmas lights and then went back in around 615PM for a nightcap. This is where things went off the rails. The inside was full the outter tables were 40-50% taken. Overall I would say 80% of a jam packed house. We ordered 2 Irish coffees and a beer. 25 minutes later I went in to check on our drinks and the patrons faces inside said it all. The couple at the bar had been waiting 30 minutes to pay their bill, one lady got up and left because people had come in after her, ordered the same thing, eaten, paid, and left before she got her food. They hadn't even started our drinks and when I went to the bathroom I could see the kitchen order display and half their tickets were lagging, badly. From what I could tell they had 3 people tending bar/running food plus other food runners. I don't know what the kitchen staffing was. This place should be KILLING it with how they are set up location/clientele wise but I can say for certain they will take a hit on return business tonight. This place has great potential and I hope for the owner's sake this was an off night. As a bartender/bar manager watching personnel work tempo, efficiency, etc... I was screaming inside.

The service here is good, your sit yourself order from the QR code and the bartender will deliver…read moreyour food. The wait wasn't long, as for the ambiance it's a lodge style with bar food. But Normandy lodge with the bear head carpet. Overall the food..for bar food it was a disappointment. Not bad but just not good. The wings okay, the blue cheese weak, the fires pass the test but barely. You can drive about 5-10 minutes and get better options and see some of the historic sites in the area. That's what I recommend. Now I wouldn't say pass them by, just don't expect a top 10 meal from Alstadts, they will fill you up and that is all.

Super cute place with really friendly staff! The burger was a little dry and just okay but the…read morevibes were great and it was a lovely spot to stop by post hike!

That local hidden treasure that everyone is looking for! Had a little trouble finding it but it…read morewas worth the hunt. We really enjoyed great coffee and a wonderful sausage, egg and cheese breakfast burrito. Staff and atmosphere were friendly and helpful. Enter the cafe through the second floor balcony entrance at 175 High Street. Go to the back of the hall and the cafe is on your right. Open 6am to 10pm daily. Definitely the place for your early morning visit to Harper's Ferry.

I have been reading the reviews calling out the great burgers and regularly note a full parking lot…read morefor awhile....finally made it in and must say; the burger exceeded the hype! Juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. One of those burgers you keep thinking about after you leave! And let me call out.....fresh cut fries!!! Friendly staff. Quick service. Generous portions! Pretty typical bar atmosphere - comfortable bar seating, low and hightops, several big TVs, pool table, game room. Parking lot is steep! What we tried: * THE COPPER STILL BURGER: Fresh ground beef topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo. Served with fresh cut fries. * THE PROHIBITION BURGER: Fresh ground beef topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onion BBQ sauce and onion rings, on a hot pretzel roll. Served with fresh cut fries. * Son of a cheesecake coconut cheesecake My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Reviews for us here - and we laughed when we pulled in as it looks like a dive and small. Once…read moreinside you feel at home like your neighborhood bar! Folks are super friendly and we had beverages in a couple of minutes. Food was a mixture of a burger, a sandwich and the patty melt. My husband had an IPA which he loved. The serving sizes on all the food was huge! The patty melt easily had a 2 inch size burger on it. Bread was toasted perfect and the onions with thousand island dressing made it pop. My granddaughter had the copper still burger which was every bit as yummy and large. And my husband had the Reuben which he left no crumbs! We left with a slice of cheese cake to try later and it did not disappoint. Very creamy with a cherry topping. We were traveling through back home and will plan to stop that way again in the future.

We have visited this restaurant several times since moving to the area. Food has always been great…read moreand not your typical diner or bar food. They make many of their dressings and sauces from scratch. The staff is always pleasant and accommodating! Bring your own bottle of wine and they'll provide the glasses with no corking fee!

The service is good. The place is a bit expensive, but the…read morefood is good. Been the there four times now and never a problem.

Not really fair to do a food review because we didn't get served. We have visited this place…read moreseveral times since we pass through the area frequently and we are usually very happy with the food and service Tonight it was Sunday night at 6:00 and no one was in the restaurant so we asked if they were open and they said yes. We sat for about 5 minutes and could see the staff talking in the back but no one came up to speak with us or take drink orders or even acknowledge we were there. Eventually some one walked up to the cash register (about 10 feet away from us). But she stood there and said nothing to us. After an awkward 3 minutes we decided to get up and leave. The woman at the register looked up at us and said "have a good one". Never tried to serve us Very weird experience. We will not be back

What a fun place! It was 100 degrees outside but 101 was a great place to cool off. The gazpacho…read morewas tremendous. So fresh and tasty. Along with the tuna burger, it was a complete meal. The service was great and everyone was so nice... 101 is a place to go!

I feel like I was being punked!!!…read more The vibe and the service was great but the food was terrible!! I felt so misled by yelp and Washingtonian!! The price point (145/165) is not deserved for what is served. I didn't want to leave a bad review but I didn't want people that actually go to fine dining establishments to waist their money. To be a little more specific on the food, everything was either too salty, disproportioned, frozen(deserts) , stale( bruschetta and the tuna tartar cone) or just not cooked well. I wish this place well, I will not be back. And I just want the young servers to know that their customer service was great, they were very polite and friendly.

My husband and I drove about half an hour on a Saturday night for dinner with another couple and…read moreAlias did not disappoint! The minute we walked in we were seated early and the staff was so friendly and welcoming immediately and the ambiance is very warm and chic. Multiple employees gave us friendly greetings. The Chef's tasting was tastefully prepared and there were some additional items not on the menu. The Japanese milk bread was delicious too! I really loved the rockfish and the Braised short rib. Each course was beautifully presented and the seasoning and flavors were perfectly balanced. We were really impressed. The chef came out to introduce himself and it was nice to be able to compliment him in person. He's been there just over a month, I think, and he is doing a phenomenal job! This is such a welcome experience out west in the south. I highly recommend checking it out. It was about as good as Clarity in Vienna or 2941 in Falls Church. Dress was business casual and definitely a nicer place for more of a date night or special occasion. We wouldn't bring our children here. We were full at the end but not stuffed. Comfortably satisfied in our bellies for sure!

Kelsey took great care of us! Great food and atmosphere. Recommend it for lunch and drinks after a…read morelong morning of viewing history.

The appetizers and food was great the birch beer Is amazing…read moret music is the best in a restaurant I heard the waiter was the nicest person ever I love the art style inside 10/10