A standout and truly unique place. It's more than a restaurant. You'll dine on perfectly cooked…read moresteak and God-approved chimichurri or other treats while taking in eclectic art, unexpected hospitality, and maybe even philosophical conversations with the owners. As someone who has traveled extensively in the US for decades this stands out in the best way. Can't wait to return!

We had a great experience--everything was fresh and flavorful. The cod tacos were perfectly crispy…read morewith just the right balance of toppings, and the salmon Benedict was rich and cooked beautifully. The grilled shrimp salad was light, fresh, and full of flavor. Overall, a really solid meal--we'll definitely be back

So I've stopped in here over the last 3 months for lunch. No matter who's at the counter they've…read morealways been happy and helpful. I have truly appreciated that when I ask for gluten free they ask if allergies or preference and when I say allergies they always seem to make it a big deal so it comes out right. I really appreciate that! Celiac disease stinks. The sandwiches are always amazing and more than I expected. I usually have to take my chips home cause it's too much food. I like the potato salad and the fruit cups are always amazing and fresh. Restaurant is always clean and so are the bathrooms. This is one of my must have stops for Front Royal.

Come here weekly and have never had a bad experience! They…read moreget my order perfect and tasty every time and all the staff have been super polite. I come in on Fridays around lunchtime and they're never too busy partly due to their huge store! It's a really big restaurant thats always clean and well decorated, a really nice place to eat. Definitely dont understand the bad reviews, this place is super dependable and any Mcalister's you go to will give you good food.

Strasburg, VA. Shell/New Star Market. Dec, 2025. We were traveling between Warrenton, VA and…read moreThomas, WV, having just exited I-81 near Strasburg. We wanted to fill up on gas before "going over the mountain". GPS led us to the New Star Market/Shell Gas Station, which was only about a mile off I-81 and directly on our route. The self-service gas area was a bit congested, but we squeezed behind a parked pickup to get to a pump. Gas prices were excellent at $2,75/gallon. I went to check out the small convenience store. They seemed to have pretty much everything that a traveler might want or need, including snacks, a deli, and more. Many other reviewers have mentioned BBQ, and an outdoor sign, advertised this as well. Somehow, my husband and I both missed this -- probably because it wasn't lunch time for us yet! We'll have to check it out again upon our return. The cashier was friendly and polite. Restrooms were outside and clean. .

I have been driving by this interesting market and gas station for the last month. i finally…read morestopped and found a little slice of funkiness. What a fun rest stop. I tried the chicken salad sandwich and it was incredibly satisfying. The store deserves an exploration and has a little bit of everything. I took some homemade kimchee home and it was quickly gone, best I have had in many years. Friendly staff and I can't wait to stop in when the weather warms to enjoy the porch.

Casual pizza joint with nice servers. The pizza gets a resounding "meh." Kudos for quick service…read moreand convenient location, but not much more to say...

The food was a 3+ overall as usual. The high points are a very fresh salad, really good tasting…read morebread/roll on the steak subs and garlic knots, and their cannolis are delicious. However, the customer service is sorely lacking. I accidentally didn't push the delivery option while ordering on line, but I did give the driver a $10.00 tip for the 2 mile drive. I called and explained and asked if they could please have it delivered. At first I was told "no." When I asked why, she said there was a $3.00 delivery charge. I offered to send the $3.00 back with the driver. We only had $2.20, but the driver said that was fine. We found they didn't include the ranch dressing for the salad, for which they charge $.75. I called back and told them about the delivery fee and missing salad dressing, and that believe I now owed them $.05, which I would bring by soon. She never apologized for the missing dressing and just said we won't be able to do this in the future. I believe I won't be able to order there in the future. Danny, if you can address this poor customer service issue, I will update this review. Thank you.

Service was great. Very nice place, murals are pretty cool. Food was great! I got the Chesapeake…read moredog, definitely recommend. Mom got the popper dog and she enjoyed it as well. Unique place with unique choices, definitely would go back again

Very good dogs. Did the 2 custom dogs with fries. Waiter was very nice. Gotta try to "ODD sauce"read more

My friend brought a mountain of smoked brisket from this place yesterday and brought it to Jiffy…read moreLube Live for a tailgate. OMG!!! The brisket was phenomenal! Tender, moist, smoky, and the fat literally melted in my mouth.

Stopped in to get a sammich to go - ordered their version of an Italian sub - with most of the…read morefixings - a 6 inch sub with extra mayo, and with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and black pepper. And a bag of Jalapeño chips. While I was waiting, I explored the small space. Two Fat Butchers offers a wide selection of freshly ground meats, sausages, steaks, burgers, jerky, and more! I'd love to bring a cooler and stock up! I took the sammich to go - the thing felt really heavy and dense. I wasn't sure I'd be able to eat the whole thing in one sitting! I drove into Shenandoah National Park and sat at the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center and wolfed down the sammich. It was very tasty and filling - and I did eat the whole thing! Check out Two Fat Butchers! #TwoFatButchers

Note: I am a crab cake connoisseur. I eat them all over the country and here is my opinion based on…read moremy tastes and experiences (I travel the country and try to find local places like this to try... I've eaten crab cakes all over including several famous MD crab cakes and I work at a fresh seafood market where we make our own crab cakes. So when I say I know my crab cakes.... I know my crab cakes. Talk of the mountain: this is a super cute and friendly small restaurant located on Main Street. It is very local friendly and the kind of place the staff/owners would know your name and your regular order. I LOVE that. The staff are warm and inviting. You can watch them breading your food and chat with them as you eat. I loved watching. We got the crab cake with fried oysters and shrimp plate with Mac n cheese and fries and hush puppies and another fried shrimp plate with their slaw. It was pretty pricey but we expected that when buying quality seafood. The fried shrimp were absolutely incredible as were the fried oysters (minus the pearl my son found in the one he ate... but again not too much of a surprise). The taste was great, the cook time was perfect, they were delicious! The fries were seasoned and tasty as were the hush puppies (nothing to scream about but definitely good!) the slaw was good (according to my son... I'm not a slaw person). The Mac n cheese was definitely different but not exactly mind blowing. I felt indifferent I didn't love it and feel like I needed it tomorrow, but it wasn't bad. I honestly didn't have an opinion either way on it but I did eat it. The crab cake. The good: this was literally packed with crab meat. Obviously we seek out places that Jam Pack their crab cakes with actual pieces of quality lump crab. Talk of the Mountain certainly does this.... In my opinion to the extreme. When they say zero fillers, they MEAN IT. So does zero fillers make a good crab cake? In my opinion not this way. It was not my cup of tea and I love crab and crab cakes (obviously). It seemed like their formula for the binder was a mustard based concoction and then it was solid crab. The flavor left a lot to be desired and it didn't feel like eating crab cake because there was no filler at all. Making crab cakes is such a delicate balance, a true art in my opinion and while TOTM most definitely is serious about ensuring you taste the crab in their "cakes" the end result was more of a pile of lump crab with a sauce. All that being said I would absolutely eat there again. They were fabulous and I truly applaud their style. This is just my personal perspective from the one visit. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area! Rating: my knee jerk is to give this a 4 because I really am not a fan of the Crabcake and would not order it again, however everything else and the people were 10 stars so I feel like a 5 star rating is deserved. If they ever modified their recipe I would try it again happily AND will def eat there again. The shrimp and oyster was phenomenal.

Excellent food, Amazing service and Large portions. Best…read morepotato salad and greens. Best seafood

The chicken sandwich was very good however I was blindsided by the price! $14 !! Ridiculous! Now I…read moreknow the reason they don't post the prices on the menu- you don't know the cost until you pay. I believe in supporting local businesses but if theu charge that much for a sandwich I will be going elsewhere.

The cocomocha latte was pretty good, I'd say a 7.5/10. The peach smoothie was a 9.5/10 according to…read moremy girlfriend. The breakfast sandwiches were good, could have gone without the savory spread on them, the croissants were extremely crumbly, may just want to get their croissants at Costco, 7/10. Overall the atmosphere and music are great and the employees are super nice and the service is fast.

I've been to Stephens City a ton of times yet I've missed this place until today! I feel like I've…read moremissed out. If you do not enjoy "hole in the walls" don't bother going because it is an extremely small little place which is mainly there for people wanting to grab and go. I personally am so excited I found it. Lynn, the owner, has a small buffet set up with different things each day. Today, she had potato chip chicken strips, cabbage, green beans, egg rolls, broccoli, garlic bread, mushrooms, and a few other things. She also has a refrigerated section with sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and today there was also lasagna. Lynn's prices are crazy cheap!! The sandwiches are only $2.50 and the fruit is $2. A can of soda is only $0.50 (and they even had cranberry Sprite- so good and hard to find) and bottles were only a buck!! Her buffet was 3.75$ for a small to go box and $7 for a large to go box. It's also a little shop with a nail salon attached. She has various jewelry and handbags, hairbands and scarves! It's a cool place! Just go check it out:)