Grass Rootes - Culpeper

Pretty patio for outdoor dining. Good mushroom ravioli with shrimp. Lamb lollipops were a delicious appetizer. They sold out of the dessert I wanted to try, sev... read more Pretty patio for outdoor dining. Good mushroom ravioli with shrimp. Lamb lollipops were a delicious appetizer. They sold out of the dessert I wanted to try, several other options also on offer. The staff are nice, they just come by too often for mypreference, though I know lots of folks like that interaction.

We did the $35 restaurant week deal, and thought it was overpriced. Food was good, but the main entrees were all under seasoned. The dessert was probably my lea... read more We did the $35 restaurant week deal, and thought it was overpriced. Food was good, but the main entrees were all under seasoned. The dessert was probably my least favorite, the chocolate cake was bitter and the frosting was gritty. One persons appetizer wascompletely forgotten, which happens its busy. Another problem was a staff member kept running in and out to smoke in the back,and it drafted into the restaurant and that's all I could smell for a bit.

We didn't eat but we had a couple of good cocktails. Good music, good atmosphere. Great owner, tallked about the history of the building and showed me around. N... read more We didn't eat but we had a couple of good cocktails. Good music, good atmosphere. Great owner, tallked about the history of the building and showed me around. Nice bit of reggae playing when the singer had finished (the owner is a reggae fan).

This is my first ever google review but honestly I was just so impressed I had to write one. My grandpa and I love going out to eat new places and we?ve wanted... read more This is my first ever google review but honestly I was just so impressed I had to write one. My grandpa and I love going out to eat new places and we?ve wanted to go here for a while and finally made it happen. We can talk about the atmosphere first, it?srelaxing it?s, cozy, it?s upscale without feeling stuffy, it has a nice fire place and table by it which is prime seating. Themusic was lovely. Everything was 10/10 The food. The food was TO DIE FOR. It was tasty, you could tell love and care went intothe dish and the cooks knew what they were doing. My grandpa is lactose intolerant and they worked with him to make sure he hada dish he could eat. The food is filling without leaving you feel like a thanksgiving stuffed turkey. The owner was walkingaround checking on everyone, getting his hands ?dirty? imo being the type of owner every restaurant should have. We felt checkedin on, without feeling suffocated, forgotten, or rushed out. They had a delicious and wide variety of desserts. If I could give10 stars I would. 11/10. I left this place and turned to my grandpa and asked if we could go again.

Awesome atmosphere, delicious food, great service! We came here while visiting Shenandoah and tried the salmon and catfish dishes, which were both absolutely de... read more Awesome atmosphere, delicious food, great service! We came here while visiting Shenandoah and tried the salmon and catfish dishes, which were both absolutely delicious ? the creamy orzo that came on the side was amazing too. All the drinks werefabulous, and the waitress was telling us about the very cool history of the building. Delicious, sophisticated food with stillvery casual vibe in the restaurant. Would recommend!