Having heard some good things, we ventured out as a family for brunch. I love a good diner and I'm always interested I'm finding a new one. The Virginian did not make the cut. We had a lovely waitress, the atmosphere was great, down to an elderly couple at the table next to our family's taking time to play with our kids. Everything you could want in a neighborhood diner, except for the food. I had the cream chipped beef with home fries and scrambled eggs, my wife had a breakfast sandwich on a bagel, and it was painfully mediocre. My kids loved their food, because plain is best for their ages, but I like things like seasonings, or maybe just a little salt and pepper. All of this was absent. If you're looking for a great diner atmosphere, with a friendly staff, and eh food, you've found your place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Dave Aronheim
This restaurant has been here a long time and for good reason. Comfort food at reasonable prices. Not fancy food or decor, just good food served in an efficient and friendly manner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict with Salmon for an Additional Charge, Sausage, Hash, Fries, Grits
Jonah H.
Today I had a late breakfast with my friend at The Virginian Restaurant. It's a "seat yourself" style restaurant with plenty of space. The restaurant is decorated with old diner style art and signs. Soon after we sat, our server asked us for our drink order, and food order after that. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. I'm from the south and I love a good sausage gravy. Our food didn't take long at all, and although there was a mix up between home fries and French fries, it only took a couple minutes to get some fresh and crisp fries made. My biscuits and gravy was not good. The biscuits were dry and one of them was over cooked or stale. The gravy was pretty bland. The eggs were unseasoned (although many restaurants do that) but cooked appropriately. Each dish came with home fries, and they were nice enough. The French fries my friend and I shared were crispy but really needed some salt. We weren't really checked up on at all after we got our food, and couldn't get the attention of anyone to ask for more water. When we were finished, it took a while to get the check. Then, it took a while for our server to pick it up with my card. Overall, not a terrible experience but I won't be going back any time soon. I recommend The Virginian Restaurant for a no fuss dining experience, as long as you like plain food. 4/10.
Johnny W.
I love this place but hate that they do not allow substitutes. Also many of the items are pre made and not from scratch. Now what I love is the small town atmosphere, the prices, the service most of the time and the meals. It's my go to place on Saturday. Usually always busy before noon. No reservations and seat yourself.
Steve Perry
I was working in Vienna today so I stopped in.This is a great little place for breakfast.Service was fast. Food was excellent and prepared as I requested it.They had grits!Which was a plus.They have bar seating and tables.I highly recommend it if you are looking for simple and tasty!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grits
Stephanie De Lisi
Really wanted to leave a better review since I’ve been there once before. This visit was very different unfortunately. The server made my daughter and I feel very awkward asking her to heat up our entrees a little more . Said they really aren’t allowed to do that . Really ? Also my two year old granddaughter spilled a little water right before I left . I apologized and the same server said … well we just worry about the vacuum sucking up water . Uh .. it’s a restaurant . I’m sure it’s not their first spill ! SMH Anyway I still left a 20 % tip because I believe in doing the right thing . Not sure I’ll be back tho .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Belgian Waffle
Eleni F
Food is pretty good and reasonably priced. Service is not very good, in the several times that we have been there, waitstaff have either been negligent or rude. Overall okay and enjoy occasionally going.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Alison G.
My friend and I went here on Sunday around 11:45am and it was definitely crowded, we were quoted a 10-15 minute wait, but were sat in about 5 minutes. Our waitress greeted us pretty promptly for drinks, my friend got a coffee and I got a water. We told the waitress we needed a moment to peruse the menu, we eventually ordered, I got the three egg breakfast with my eggs scrambled with cheese, turkey sausage, home fries cooked well done and toast. The food came out fairly quickly and the food was solid diner food, nothing special, but it hit the spot. We waited a bit for our waitress to check on us, so I waited for grape jelly for awhile, otherwise service was prompt and they kept my friend's coffee filled. The food was well priced and overall this is a solid diner.
Jay P.
I am split between giving this place either 3 or 4 stars. The service is a bit slow and food decent, but nothing memorable. The atmosphere is good (and perhaps better than most dingy diners); it's clean, and spacious. I give it 3.5/5. Better service and more quality and flavorful food (waffles and omelettes) can help their increase their rating.
Andrea Collins
We love this restaurant!! Great food, especially the breakfast menu and the staff is awesome.
Local gem and friendly service for great homestyle breakfast and lunch. The owner, Manny is such a great human! Must try the corned beef hash
William Sheridan
Nice little diner, good food and decent prices.
Orso Bear
when we are there we are treated like family.Manny Waffles and Candy Cane Waffles are my favourites. Very bear friendly also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Huggins
The food, service, and atmosphere was fantastic! The Virginian is a great neighborhood family restaurant and I give kudos to the waitstaff for their were very few open tables, but the staff ensured everyone was taken care.The restaurant owner, Manny, ensured he got around to every table to chat briefly with the patrons. This small act was very impressive in building and maintaining a customer base.Vegetarian options: I ordered the oatmeal and wheat toast and it was great!Parking: Parking is freely available and customers had no problem in finding space.
Having heard some good things, we ventured out as a family for brunch. I love a good diner and I'm always interested I'm finding a new one. The Virginian did not make the cut. We had a lovely waitress, the atmosphere was great, down to an elderly couple at the table next to our family's taking time to play with our kids. Everything you could want in a neighborhood diner, except for the food. I had the cream chipped beef with home fries and scrambled eggs, my wife had a breakfast sandwich on a bagel, and it was painfully mediocre. My kids loved their food, because plain is best for their ages, but I like things like seasonings, or maybe just a little salt and pepper. All of this was absent. If you're looking for a great diner atmosphere, with a friendly staff, and eh food, you've found your place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
This restaurant has been here a long time and for good reason. Comfort food at reasonable prices. Not fancy food or decor, just good food served in an efficient and friendly manner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict with Salmon for an Additional Charge, Sausage, Hash, Fries, Grits
Today I had a late breakfast with my friend at The Virginian Restaurant. It's a "seat yourself" style restaurant with plenty of space. The restaurant is decorated with old diner style art and signs. Soon after we sat, our server asked us for our drink order, and food order after that. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. I'm from the south and I love a good sausage gravy. Our food didn't take long at all, and although there was a mix up between home fries and French fries, it only took a couple minutes to get some fresh and crisp fries made. My biscuits and gravy was not good. The biscuits were dry and one of them was over cooked or stale. The gravy was pretty bland. The eggs were unseasoned (although many restaurants do that) but cooked appropriately. Each dish came with home fries, and they were nice enough. The French fries my friend and I shared were crispy but really needed some salt. We weren't really checked up on at all after we got our food, and couldn't get the attention of anyone to ask for more water. When we were finished, it took a while to get the check. Then, it took a while for our server to pick it up with my card. Overall, not a terrible experience but I won't be going back any time soon. I recommend The Virginian Restaurant for a no fuss dining experience, as long as you like plain food. 4/10.
I love this place but hate that they do not allow substitutes. Also many of the items are pre made and not from scratch. Now what I love is the small town atmosphere, the prices, the service most of the time and the meals. It's my go to place on Saturday. Usually always busy before noon. No reservations and seat yourself.
I was working in Vienna today so I stopped in.This is a great little place for breakfast.Service was fast. Food was excellent and prepared as I requested it.They had grits!Which was a plus.They have bar seating and tables.I highly recommend it if you are looking for simple and tasty!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grits
Really wanted to leave a better review since I’ve been there once before. This visit was very different unfortunately. The server made my daughter and I feel very awkward asking her to heat up our entrees a little more . Said they really aren’t allowed to do that . Really ? Also my two year old granddaughter spilled a little water right before I left . I apologized and the same server said … well we just worry about the vacuum sucking up water . Uh .. it’s a restaurant . I’m sure it’s not their first spill ! SMH Anyway I still left a 20 % tip because I believe in doing the right thing . Not sure I’ll be back tho .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Belgian Waffle
Food is pretty good and reasonably priced. Service is not very good, in the several times that we have been there, waitstaff have either been negligent or rude. Overall okay and enjoy occasionally going.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
My friend and I went here on Sunday around 11:45am and it was definitely crowded, we were quoted a 10-15 minute wait, but were sat in about 5 minutes. Our waitress greeted us pretty promptly for drinks, my friend got a coffee and I got a water. We told the waitress we needed a moment to peruse the menu, we eventually ordered, I got the three egg breakfast with my eggs scrambled with cheese, turkey sausage, home fries cooked well done and toast. The food came out fairly quickly and the food was solid diner food, nothing special, but it hit the spot. We waited a bit for our waitress to check on us, so I waited for grape jelly for awhile, otherwise service was prompt and they kept my friend's coffee filled. The food was well priced and overall this is a solid diner.
I am split between giving this place either 3 or 4 stars. The service is a bit slow and food decent, but nothing memorable. The atmosphere is good (and perhaps better than most dingy diners); it's clean, and spacious. I give it 3.5/5. Better service and more quality and flavorful food (waffles and omelettes) can help their increase their rating.
We love this restaurant!! Great food, especially the breakfast menu and the staff is awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Local gem and friendly service for great homestyle breakfast and lunch. The owner, Manny is such a great human! Must try the corned beef hash
Nice little diner, good food and decent prices.
when we are there we are treated like family.Manny Waffles and Candy Cane Waffles are my favourites. Very bear friendly also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food, service, and atmosphere was fantastic! The Virginian is a great neighborhood family restaurant and I give kudos to the waitstaff for their were very few open tables, but the staff ensured everyone was taken care.The restaurant owner, Manny, ensured he got around to every table to chat briefly with the patrons. This small act was very impressive in building and maintaining a customer base.Vegetarian options: I ordered the oatmeal and wheat toast and it was great!Parking: Parking is freely available and customers had no problem in finding space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Classic American
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5