Inwood Restaurant

I always see cars parked out front so I had to try lunch here. 16$ for a burger with fries.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 5

Made it back again September 28th, 2025. Same waitress, Ericka. She is a wonderful waitress and does a superb service to this quaint little restaurant. We arrived at 11:00 am when it switched over to lunch but we were still able have breakfast. Highly recommend!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was wonderful! The waitress was so nice and gave us good service! The food was sooo delicious! The portions were awesome, finally a place where you feel like you actually get your money's worth! Love the old-fashioned style and feel to the restaurant! Easy 5 star!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you’re into Diners, DriveIns and dives this is your place! Been open 53 years and the food is great service is friendly atmosphere pretty much what you stereotypically think of a place like this in a good way!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best burger you will ever eat!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely small town vibe. Good prices. Huge portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Best breakfast in Gordonville va

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this restaurant. Kayla is the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We are on vacation. And decided to go there for breakfast. Great food, staff was nice. Home cooked food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was great, and the food was great as well!! Will be returning here often

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great people and great food.... It may be a bit pricey to some people, but the size and taste of the food is awesome....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erica was the best waitress! She is on it! Very attentive and the breakfast food is the best we have ever had! My husband and I will be back 100%.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good old Southern cooking.

Inwood Restaurant has long been a beloved part of my family’s history. Nestled in Gordonsville, this establishment has served the local community for over 50 years. For us, it was more than just a restaurant… it was a tradition and family memories. My grandmother, now in her eighties, has been a regular customer for decades and requested we take her there for her Mother’s Day celebration.

We were all looking forward to the comfort of familiar food and cherished memories. Unfortunately, what we experienced was a sobering reflection of how much the restaurant has changed in the years since COVID-19, and not for the better.

To begin with, the quality of the food has clearly declined. The salad bar was sparse and poorly maintained. The lettuce was limp and browning in spots, and the vegetable beef stew, a family favorite we grew up enjoying, was unrecognizable. Not only did it taste as though it came from a can, but it contained no beef whatsoever. We stirred through the entire bowl and found nothing but vegetables and broth.

I ordered the clam strip dinner, a lighter option than my usual ribeye. Unfortunately, the dish resembled something straight out of the freezer aisle, likely a mass-produced brand such as SeaPak, but came with a restaurant markup. My brother ordered the pork chops, which were shockingly paper-thin, unseasoned, and dry. Neither of us finished our meals, nor did my grandmother, who was so disappointed that she asked to speak to the manager.

After a lengthy wait, the manager came to our table and assured us that the stew was “the same recipe it’s always been.” Regarding the pork chops, she told us that “we don’t season our food in case someone has allergies — the only thing we season here is the steaks.” This explanation, while perhaps well-intentioned, seemed impractical. I noted that in most restaurants, allergy accommodations are handled case by case, not by removing seasoning altogether from core menu items. And we’re talking no salt or pepper even. When I gently pointed out how her tone came across as condescending during this conversation, the situation quickly escalated. The manager became visibly frustrated and abruptly told us, “Y’all can leave.” And so, we did… stunned, saddened, and disheartened at the changes we saw.

What was meant to be a special family outing turned into a disappointing and frustrating experience. Rising prices are understandable, but when they’re paired with declining food quality, lack of attention to detail, and dismissive service, it’s difficult to justify returning.

Inwood was once a warm, welcoming place full of flavor and familiarity. I sincerely hope the ownership takes this feedback to heart, both for the sake of loyal patrons like my grandmother and for the future of what was once a pillar of this community