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Help us make it rightIt seems that with the urban sprawl from NOVA and other places comes the snooty people. I have eaten here twice and both times found the menu to be lacking and the prices too high. This place is on par with most fast food places in terms of quality of food. It works for them because the city folk travel...
Were passing through Mineral (not hard to do) about lunch time and went looking for local spot. Found recommendation for Tavern on the Rail. IT is a little drive outside of Mineral but well worth it. Had Ruben and it was well toasted with plenty of sauerkraut. My wife had the Chicken with Bacon sandwich which she also enjoyed. Potato...
Great atmosphere, good eats and home made desserts to die for. Service was fast and friendly. They keep their menu limited each day so you have to go when they are serving your favorite dish.
You can spend time looking at all of the antiques and decor on the walls and book shelves.
We sat upstairs...limited menu due to a graduation in the County however enough variety and choices for all....prime rib was excellent....pork shank was excellent...good service...train wreck dessert is great and enough for two....again not a lot of bells and whistles...no pun intended....just a great meal and good service in a nice atmosphere
What a surprise to find this charming restaurant, featuring a varied menu and full bar while travelling through the Virginia countryside. Located in an historic 19th century building hard by railroad tracks (a freight train came through, while we were there), the food was delicious and well presented and the service was attentive. We were there for lunch, but we...
We are at the age that it is not necessary to wait an hour for a Valentine's Day dinner, but it is still important to pick a very good restaurant. We arrived around noon and saw a large table of 10 or so men having a business lunch and another couple as well. The one waitress was busy but was...
First time visit was very nice. I'm not a meatloaf fan but my husband is and said it was BEST he has ever had. The mash potatoes were awesome. I had fish and chips and was very good just would of...
If you want excellent food - not processed - then Tavern on the Rail is the place to go in Mineral. It may be tricky to find the first time, but it's worth the effort. The atmosphere, food and servers are wonderful. I have never had anything that I didn't like. Plus if you're blessed, a train will go by...
This restaurant is well worth the drive. The atmosphere is so relaxing, the food is spectacular, the service is pleasant and prompt and you will return....guaranteed.
The food is very good and a good variety. Wish they were open for Sunday Brunch. Wonderful atmosphere.
A nice experience....we ate downstairs which is a little more casual...the upstairs had table cloths and such but wasnt fancy....the food was good....I had a burger...they forgot the cheese but no big deal...burger was good and bun was great...my friend had the crab cake sandwich and she enjoyed....the fried green tomatoes were very good also...all in all a good meal...
Everyone talks about Tim's and their seafood, but this is REAL seafood. Much less filler in their crab dishes. Tim's is great for sitting on a patio with friends overlooking the water and having a great time listening to live music. Tavern is great for a higher quality food in a nice atmosphere. The train even came by while we...
Restaurant is located about 45 mins north of Richmond, off the main roads in Fredericks Hall, Louisa County. Restaurant is relatively small, but has good food. Had the meatloaf special with pickled beets and a vegetable medley, which included squash, corn and onions. The meatloaf was tasty, but was slightly warm, served in a brown gravy. Pickled beets and vegetable...
We go here once a year or so and every time we say, "Why did we go here?" I think the atmosphere appeals to me as there are so few fine dining restaurants in our area. However, the food is...
This place was, for us at least, a little out of the way, but I'm glad we found it. The building itself was very old and interesting, with lots of things on the walls to look at. The service was excellent. Have a look at their menu on-line, but be aware that they have lots of specials, at least at...
Tavern on the Rail is a nice looking place that forgot about the food. this is the best looking restaurant in the Lake Anna Area. a bit dark on the inside for me (I saw one gentleman use his...
Tavern on the Rail is really on the "rail". This elegant, but rustic restaurant on the tracks actually shakes when the train goes by. The cuisine is excellent - steaks, seafood, and local specialties. The staff cannot do enough to make guests comfortable and enhance their dining experience. Tavern on the Real is a real keeper - don't miss it!
We took our family reunion crowd from Lake Anna (14 persons) to a Friday Lunch at Tavern on the Rail. Other locals had recommended it as a bar/restaurant with excellent food. From the outside (and some on the inside) it presents itself as a bar/tavern, but ... it was far more than a neighborhood tavern. The food was excellent, with...
Tavern on The Rail has been one of those restaurants we love for "special occasions" in our family. The menu is terrific, the staff is very attentive, the rustic atmosphere is quaint - this means a wonderful experience for your taste buds and your eyes! "Tavern" is really a country jewel!
Quite an outstanding addition to the eating landscape in this part of the world, Tavern on the Rail offers excellent food in an elegant atmosphere. Seafood specialities are great and all meals come with more sides than you'd expect. Prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity. The bread basket with dinner was particularly yummy. In addition to the elegant...
we had dinner in the pub downstairs. Our waitress was uninterested and inattentive. I had the soup and BLT. The soup was store bought, Progresso-like. The BLT was good but the dinner rolls were burned. My brocolli was overcooked mush and the coleslaw was very liquidy. My husband liked the meat flavor in his burger but said it did not...
Recently went here for New Years Eve dinner and loved the filet mignon. My family and I go here on a regular basis and are never disappointed. Love the atmosphere and food. We will continue to go back there!
This was good! I wasn't blown away but I wasn't disappointed. Next time I will get dessert!!! They looked amazing. Our service was excellent. The best I have had in a while. It was slightly pricey for the location, but I would return.
Only giving 4stars because it's slightly too expensive for us. The food was good, but the environment and people were what made the experience. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. We had the...
Overall the food is good. The salmon and prime rib was excellent. My shrimp and grits were good but had them just grill it instead of BBQ sauce. Why hid the flavor of shrimp? The southern ham and chicken cordon blue were terrible. The chicken was just a slab of chicken, pieces of deli ham and a slice of cheese....
One of our favorites! The food and service is excellent! I would highly recommend this restaurant. We have been several times and each time the food and service was excellent!
We have been to Tavern many, many times and it always exceptional! We have tried the salmon (often), the steaks, the ham/crab cakes, the specials and LOVE everyone of them, The staff is very attentive and the atmosphere very relaxing!
We have eaten there in the past but decided to give it another chance. Service was very slow and they were not that busy. We had to ask several times for drinks. Appitizers were acceptable soup was full of crab shells. As for our steaks they were not cooked as ordered they arrived cold. When our waitress asked how our...
I heard about TotR from a friend and having past it many times headed to Ashland finally decided to have a night out with my wife. It's true that no matter the location, if a restaurant is worth it people will come to dine. TotR is out in the country, way out and not a place you'd happen upon. It's...
Our group of 7 ate at the Tavern on a Friday evening in the upstairs dining room. Atmosphere was cozy and fun and we enjoyed looking around the dining room at all of the unusual decorations. Dining room was busy with a number of large groups. We received our drinks, bread, soup/salads in a timely manner. Dinner took a little...
We enjoy going to Tavern on the Rails. The stuffed mushrooms are excellent. The seafood is good as well. It is a little pricey.
We went here for the first time on s Friday evening. We entered through the downstairs door off the patio, having seen online that the fine dining was upstairs. The downstairs offered the same menu plus less expensive sandwich options. When we entered we were seated by a waitress dressed in a large baggy tee shirt with air brushed names...
This is a very quaint and nice historical restaurant located right on the railroad in nice beautiful country. Whether you want to go casual or dress up, it is delightful either for a family and friend gathering or for a romantic evening. If more informality is desired one can just go to the Pub downstairs. I have gone to the...
very rural location, and so much more the surprise because of it. Two distinct and enjoyable dining environments between the general store-themed upstairs, and the rural speakeasy tavern downstairs. The food was a real taste treat, the portions reasonable, and the service prompt and friendly.
Recommended by a local winery. It was a country store dating back to 1837 and opened as a restaurant in 2001. Great wooden floors and wooden beams in...
A very pleasant surprise. I enjoyed a rich Potato and Bacon soup, Angus meatloaf and the best Coleslaw since childhood too many years ago.
My family and I have ate at this restaurant many times. We always loved it and the food was great. But the last time we ate there we were exceedingly...
We have been to Tavern on the Rail a few times sitting either in the pub downstairs or outside. This is the first time we dined upstairs. It is cozy, warm and inviting (yes, there are a lot of things on the one wall!) with white linen table clothes and dim lighting. We had reservations and were seated right away,...
This was our second trip here and were looking forward to seeing how things went. My wife had the slow roasted ribs - they just fell off the bone - I had the steak which was prepared perfectly. The service was top notch and if we had to complain about one thing it would be the veggies. Please swap out...
Really good food and great service
My husband and I have been going here for over 10 years! It's a 45 minute drive, but worth every minute. The atmosphere is dark and cozy. Mismatched china and linens. Well versed waitstaff, most have been there for a long time. The owner wife is the chef, husband works the floor. Really well run restaurant. Never had a bad...
We went with Harley Owners Group and has a very nice time! Food was very good! Sadly its a but out of our reach but if in area again we will definately go!
Went for the first time tonight and it was wonderful. Everyone should check this place out :)
excellent seafood dishes, breads and deserts. the complete package. quality food well cooked and served and won't break the bank. try the seafood casserole with shrimp, scallops, crabmeat and langostino's covered in a simple wine sauce reduction or the seafood platter (fried) with sole, scallops, shrimp and two crabcake medallions that are all meat.YES!
Warm, cozy setting with courteous wait staff. Delicious, southern cuisine and amazing desserts. Well worth the drive in the country just outside the town of Mineral. Be sure to make a reservation, especially in the summer weekends!
Delicious food in an old tavern by the railroad. While there, you may hear and see a train going by. The food is great and the staff is friendly. Pricing is good, too, especially for lunch.
More than a "little out of the way" but this turned out to be a great find out in the Virginia countryside. Literally it sits next to train track that dates back to the Civil War. The food is unique, a great change from all the chains. My favorite dish is the "Fredericks Hall Casserole." It is a tasty combination...
The decor reminds me of Cracker Barrel but the food quickly erases small town! Home cooked side dishes accompany the best seafood & steak we've had in a long time. It is a little pricey for the area the restaurant is in but the food is definitely worth it!!
This is one of the best restaurants I know to eat at in the area. The food is delicious!! I have eaten there many times and highly recommend it to everyone. If you don't live nearby, it is worth the trip. You cannot find a better deal for variety and quality of food, prices, and portion size. It truly is the best kept secret in Mineral. It is also a quaint place to visit for historians as it is...
The muffins brought to the table to start we're delicious, light and fluffy, the waitress was pleasant and reasonably attentive, however the salads were smothered in corn syrup laden sauces, the sauce my shrimp was drowning in tasted of corn syrup and corn starch. I expect a well prepared sauce on a $22 entree. My husbands fried chicken was acceptable,...
Only So So. Tavern on the Rail's main advantage is that there aren't any other "Fine Dining" choices nearby. The food is OK, but in no way great. In a more populated area it would be OK diner-quality food, but would not be able to compete with real Fine Dining category.
We dined there for lunch today and I was impressed to say the least. I have dined there at least a half a dozen other times and it has always been a great meal. There were five people in our group and we all ordered different menu items. I had the Fried Green Tomato Sandwich which was breaded fried green...
This was our first time to the Tavern on the Rail. We'd hear about it for years but never did since it was over an hour drive away. Well last night, we met two other couples there, each traveliing from differnt locations throughout Virginia and all six of us were highly impressed! The food was delicious! My husband even commented...
Our friends from Colorado visited us for the first time since they had moved 10-15 years ago so we wanted to take them to a special place near Lake Anna. We had eaten at the tavern many years ago but did not know what to expect. We had reservations at 6:30 pm and were greeted with a a round table...
Each year my brother, sister, mom, and I go to dinner with no kids or spouses to celebrate our birthdays. Usually we head to Richmond but because we all live in the area, we decided to stay local. We chose Tavern on the Rail. I had never eaten there before but I've always heard good things.
Upstairs is a little...
We had high expectations based on glowing reviews here and elsewhere.
Sadly, the restaurant did not come even close. The biggest problem was the food.
* The succotash tasted like it went straight from a can to a steam table to the plate. It had a strong "canned" taste.
* The garlic mashed potatoes had a similar "off" taste.
(We...
Who would have thought? This place rocks! It reminds me of the taverns in Williamsburg. I love the old building and the history of the place. The drinks are really good and huge. Our food was amazing! We had the seafood casserole and it was so good! A hearty portion of crabmeat, shrimp and scallops with no filler. Just meat...
Have been eating here since they opened have not had a bad meal. Maybe the other reviewer is stuck in the 60's " we want your best table" what does that mean anymore. Have eaten in the " best resturants" in NYC and Tavern rates on the same level. Best food on the lake.
I live within 30 minutes of this restaurant and eat there quiet often, not sure what the other reviewer meant, but, Virginia is very Historical hence the pictures of Dead Presidents, and also "Tavern on The Rail" is in a historical building. Their food is quite excellent, I've never had anything bad here, they make fresh food, buy locally as...
I have been here maybe five times and each time it has been excellent. I chose this place to go after my wedding for my wedding party. Very much worth the drive.
We drove down from northern VA; about 75 miles. Had heard good reports and wanted to try for ourselves. Very nice place way out in the country. Very nice staff & very good food. But the four of us…
Our club, The Dayton Diggers, were in Spotsylvania county on a relic hunt this year. Our dig site was quite some distance from any restaurants. I used my Garmin to locate what sounded like a great place to eat and we headed out for lunch. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, onion rings and strawberry cheesecake for dessert. The food...
Stayed with friends in Mineral and wanted the best restaurant around for Fine Dining... The even said that on their sign... Guess that should have been my first warning. Called for a reservation and asked for their best table and the hostess said "No Problem" We arrived on time and there were seated in the dark corner of the building...
Tavern on The Rail. I have been eating at Tavern On The Rail now for several years. I believe that this place is the best of the best anywhere in Virginia. The owners are very nice and laid back country people. The food is the best and the oysters are the best that I have ever ate. For the food the price is not bad at all. A very great place.
Tavern on the Rails is a rural restaurant in a restored standalone country store. It is about 35-40 miles northeast of Richmond, Virginia. The restaurant is filled with antiques and atmosphere. The…
Tavern On the Rail can be found at Tavern Rd 81. The following is offered: Bars & Pubs. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Mineral there are 1 other Bars & Pubs. An overview can be found here.
Tavern On Rail Llc was founded in 2001. The company is located in Mineral and incorporated in Virginia. Tavern On Rail Llc specializes in Retail - Tavern (drinking Places).
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