Made a reservation for the taproot tavern. No notice that it was closed for a private event and dinner seating would be inside the hotel at Effinghams.
I believe there was one server and one bartender for the entire restaurant. We did feel bad for the waitress, as she seemed inexperienced and a little overwhelmed.
The food was not good. Lamb “medallions” were small slivers of overcooked meat that resembled more like jerky. Ribeye steak was tough and not able to be cut with dull steak knives.
Pretty disappointing altogether. Especially since we have had good meals at taproot tavern in the past.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Allison Alexander
If you're looking for a fine dining experience in Farmville, this is the place to go! Quality, gourmet-style food; upscale atmosphere and service; but also fine-dining prices. I wish the portions were larger was for the price they charge.
The salmon I ordered was some of the best I've had, with perfectly crispy skin. My husband didn't find his pasta super filling or large for an entree, but it was very fresh and tasty. They served a mini loaf of house-made bread for an appetizer.
The service was great. We were basically the only people there, so it was a very quiet atmosphere, with comfy chairs and jazz music in the background. Perfect for an anniversary date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Herb Crusted Salmon
Jessica Stearnes
Came here this weekend the staff and the atmosphere is perfect 👌 but, the food is not good. The charcuterie board was a plate...didn't have much on it for 21 dollars I was disappointed. The cocktail I tried had so much vodka in it that's all you could taste. However the house bread was delicious that was the only thing that was good. My friend ordered the ribeye steak and said it tasted freezer burned and it was over cooked. I had the garden pasta wich had no flavor. There was no salt or pepper to help the food out any. 10/10 Do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Franklin Watkins
Best in the area by far! Brussels sprouts are amazing! Complimentary valet if you catch them on the right now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet Tso-Shushan
Taproot is the only fine dining restaurant in FarmVille and every dish is amazing. I had the ribeye, chocolate mousse, Japanese eggplant, and the peaches.
The ribeye is tender and so juicy. The portions are perfect. The atmosphere is beautiful, and the service is phenomenal.
I love this place so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian M. McEvoy
Great Pictures on line!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Cathy
Very quant place nice service nice people
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Stephanie Gits
We were excited to stay at the Weyanoke hotel in Fsrmville, however we were immediately let down upon arrival. The host/receptionist that checked us in was dismissive and rude, she acted as if we were a nuisance just for being there. Dinner was good and the waitress and bartender were pleasant. When we went back to the room our daughter’s room was very cold. We tried to adjust the temperature but the remote wasn’t working. My husband went to check the thermostat sensor on the wall, barely touched it and it fell into the wall. He called to see how we could fix it and she said because that had happened we would need to switch rooms, then she suggested our kids would have to just share a room with us even though we paid for 2 separate rooms. Then she said she wasn’t sure if the maintenance guy was on schedule tonight, which was understandable b/c it was the night after Thanksgiving. She also told us that it may take over an hour for the maintenance guy to get there. She reluctantly called the maintenance guy and he arrived within 10 minutes. The maintenance guy, Josh, was AMAZING. Rather then making us feel like WE were the problem he just helped to resolve the problem He immediately identified what was wrong and quickly fixed it. The front desk woman is in the WRONG position and should not be working with customers. We vote for JOSH to be in charge of customer service. He was very kind, empathetic, understanding and willing to help us fix the problem. We would have voted atmosphere as a 5 based on aesthetics but considering service has so much to do with the whole experience we put it as a 3 star as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Tammy Nelson
I was to preface this review with we ate here 2 years ago for our Ann and it was outstanding!
Unfortunately our date night was not as expected due to a sad dinner experience- my husband and I were throughly disappointed in the meal we were served. I ordered the torched Brie and stone fruit salad to start- the menu description was not what I was served- no arugula no wild berries- it was an over dressed spinach salad with raisins and dried apricots- I then ordered the bistro steak medium rare and it was not only over cooked the meat tasted rancid- they took it off the bill before I could complete my explanation- the green beans did not have shallot but chunky white onion pieces- I expect the menu description to match the meal- it also said it came with a Chesapeake potato croquet but I got what I would consider an over fried crab ball- (there was nothing that said shell fish on this plate) good thing I don’t have a shellfish allergy. My husband got the salmon- he ate his fish - it was cold- the whipped potatoes were water and his green beans were also full of chunky white onion and cold-. We were very disappointed with the entire experience. We were really looking forward to a fine dining experience and got a sub par poorly prepared meal. The service was fine- but the turnover in the kitchen is very obvious based on the quality of food. We will not be back-
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Will Flouhouse
Waitress forgot my meal. 8 people got their food 45 minutes before my steak came out.
!!!!!!!!! Musicians beware!!!!!!!!!!
If you’re a musician or band and looking to gig in Farmville, stay away from taproot tavern and hotel, we played a show and they changed details on pay after we setup and we still haven’t been paid after sending us through hoops. It’s been almost a month. Do better taproot tavern. Taproot Tavern, owned by Taylor Hospitality CEO Sean Taylor. Sean is also the guy that held us up and changed details. Very non professional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frank Vaught
The food was great. Wood plank salmon over rice and asparagus, porter house 1 1/2” thick pork chop over mashed redskin potato’s. Quiet low light, cloth napkins eclectic decor.
Colleen Margiloff
Best food in town! Had dinner there twice and everyone ordered different food - and all of it was delicious. The drinks were fantastic and the service was more than accommodating to our large groups. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad M
Two of us went to Taproot the Friday before Christmas. We shared the brussel sprouts which were delicious. We each got a sandwich which was rather pricey for what we received. Not impressed with the meal. Unfortunately the place is not what it was before August 2023. Probably won't be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Laura Abraham
We went for new years eve 2023, and the prime rib came.out Luke warm, the flat bread was not good, and the service had to be flagged down, more than expected on new years eve. We have been there, before, but for tonight, they missed big time. We will be finding a new place foe next yeara new years eve.
Made a reservation for the taproot tavern. No notice that it was closed for a private event and dinner seating would be inside the hotel at Effinghams.
I believe there was one server and one bartender for the entire restaurant. We did feel bad for the waitress, as she seemed inexperienced and a little overwhelmed.
The food was not good. Lamb “medallions” were small slivers of overcooked meat that resembled more like jerky. Ribeye steak was tough and not able to be cut with dull steak knives.
Pretty disappointing altogether. Especially since we have had good meals at taproot tavern in the past.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
If you're looking for a fine dining experience in Farmville, this is the place to go! Quality, gourmet-style food; upscale atmosphere and service; but also fine-dining prices. I wish the portions were larger was for the price they charge.
The salmon I ordered was some of the best I've had, with perfectly crispy skin. My husband didn't find his pasta super filling or large for an entree, but it was very fresh and tasty. They served a mini loaf of house-made bread for an appetizer.
The service was great. We were basically the only people there, so it was a very quiet atmosphere, with comfy chairs and jazz music in the background. Perfect for an anniversary date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Herb Crusted Salmon
Came here this weekend the staff and the atmosphere is perfect 👌 but, the food is not good. The charcuterie board was a plate...didn't have much on it for 21 dollars I was disappointed. The cocktail I tried had so much vodka in it that's all you could taste. However the house bread was delicious that was the only thing that was good. My friend ordered the ribeye steak and said it tasted freezer burned and it was over cooked. I had the garden pasta wich had no flavor. There was no salt or pepper to help the food out any. 10/10 Do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Best in the area by far! Brussels sprouts are amazing! Complimentary valet if you catch them on the right now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taproot is the only fine dining restaurant in FarmVille and every dish is amazing. I had the ribeye, chocolate mousse, Japanese eggplant, and the peaches.
The ribeye is tender and so juicy. The portions are perfect. The atmosphere is beautiful, and the service is phenomenal.
I love this place so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Pictures on line!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Very quant place nice service nice people
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We were excited to stay at the Weyanoke hotel in Fsrmville, however we were immediately let down upon arrival. The host/receptionist that checked us in was dismissive and rude, she acted as if we were a nuisance just for being there. Dinner was good and the waitress and bartender were pleasant. When we went back to the room our daughter’s room was very cold. We tried to adjust the temperature but the remote wasn’t working. My husband went to check the thermostat sensor on the wall, barely touched it and it fell into the wall. He called to see how we could fix it and she said because that had happened we would need to switch rooms, then she suggested our kids would have to just share a room with us even though we paid for 2 separate rooms. Then she said she wasn’t sure if the maintenance guy was on schedule tonight, which was understandable b/c it was the night after Thanksgiving. She also told us that it may take over an hour for the maintenance guy to get there. She reluctantly called the maintenance guy and he arrived within 10 minutes. The maintenance guy, Josh, was AMAZING. Rather then making us feel like WE were the problem he just helped to resolve the problem He immediately identified what was wrong and quickly fixed it. The front desk woman is in the WRONG position and should not be working with customers. We vote for JOSH to be in charge of customer service. He was very kind, empathetic, understanding and willing to help us fix the problem. We would have voted atmosphere as a 5 based on aesthetics but considering service has so much to do with the whole experience we put it as a 3 star as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
I was to preface this review with we ate here 2 years ago for our Ann and it was outstanding!
Unfortunately our date night was not as expected due to a sad dinner experience- my husband and I were throughly disappointed in the meal we were served. I ordered the torched Brie and stone fruit salad to start- the menu description was not what I was served- no arugula no wild berries- it was an over dressed spinach salad with raisins and dried apricots- I then ordered the bistro steak medium rare and it was not only over cooked the meat tasted rancid- they took it off the bill before I could complete my explanation- the green beans did not have shallot but chunky white onion pieces- I expect the menu description to match the meal- it also said it came with a Chesapeake potato croquet but I got what I would consider an over fried crab ball- (there was nothing that said shell fish on this plate) good thing I don’t have a shellfish allergy. My husband got the salmon- he ate his fish - it was cold- the whipped potatoes were water and his green beans were also full of chunky white onion and cold-. We were very disappointed with the entire experience. We were really looking forward to a fine dining experience and got a sub par poorly prepared meal. The service was fine- but the turnover in the kitchen is very obvious based on the quality of food. We will not be back-
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Waitress forgot my meal. 8 people got their food 45 minutes before my steak came out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
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!!!!!!!!! Musicians beware!!!!!!!!!! If you’re a musician or band and looking to gig in Farmville, stay away from taproot tavern and hotel, we played a show and they changed details on pay after we setup and we still haven’t been paid after sending us through hoops. It’s been almost a month. Do better taproot tavern. Taproot Tavern, owned by Taylor Hospitality CEO Sean Taylor. Sean is also the guy that held us up and changed details. Very non professional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The food was great. Wood plank salmon over rice and asparagus, porter house 1 1/2” thick pork chop over mashed redskin potato’s. Quiet low light, cloth napkins eclectic decor.
Best food in town! Had dinner there twice and everyone ordered different food - and all of it was delicious. The drinks were fantastic and the service was more than accommodating to our large groups. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two of us went to Taproot the Friday before Christmas. We shared the brussel sprouts which were delicious. We each got a sandwich which was rather pricey for what we received. Not impressed with the meal. Unfortunately the place is not what it was before August 2023. Probably won't be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
We went for new years eve 2023, and the prime rib came.out Luke warm, the flat bread was not good, and the service had to be flagged down, more than expected on new years eve. We have been there, before, but for tonight, they missed big time. We will be finding a new place foe next yeara new years eve.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
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