Grandale
Purcellville, Virginia
(80)
Purcellville, Virginia
(80)
80 customer reviews
Jessilynn B.
We are members of 868, the winery associated with Grandale, so we had to check it out. We went in for "brunch" on a Sunday. Their menu is basically the same for brunch but they had like an egg special or something. I don't recall because we didn't order it. We started with the smashed crab cake. It was very good, lots of crab, not lots of bread. It is quite small though, for the price. The corn milk salsa was sooo good! My husband had the blackened catfish sandwich and said it was very good but spicier than he thought it would be. He said would order it again. I had the hangar steak salad and it was great. The steak was cooked perfectly and the salad had just the right amount of blue cheese for the extra tang. Our daughter ha the sesame crusted salmon salad and ate every bite. We had a bottle of wine for the table as well. Our server was nice but not very attentive. She didn't ask if we wanted to try dessert and she never asked if we wanted more wine. But she was pleasant. We had made a reservation because you never know around here, especially when it comes to brunch, but I don't think we would have needed it at that time. There were a few other parties in the restaurant but it wasn't crowded. The food was good, as was the wine. It is a small menu but worth it. I think the ambiance will be even better in the winter with the fireplace going. More...
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C. P.
Love this restaurant. Â We come here frequently. The food & service are always exceptional. Â Love eating on the patio on a nice day. Â Our group had the duck, lamb, filet, shrimp & grits -- all were fantastic. More...
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Jessica C.
Below you will find the email I sent to Chef Author after my experience working with the catering staff at Grandale. As a wedding planner, I couldn't have asked for a better staff and service for the event I coordinated on Sunday. They were wonderful!_____________________________________Hello, Chef Author!I had to take a moment to share some feedback with you about your team. Grandale is the first, true full-service caterer I've worked with during my time as a professional planner. So many caterers claim to be "full-service". Your team not only defined the term, but they went above and beyond. From the moment your staff arrived on site, I recognized how thorough they were with every single task, large or small. As I watched them set up the ceremony chairs efficiently and meticulously, I was thrilled that I didn't have to even check in on the setup. They ensured everything was set up as discussed and it looked amazing.This work ethic continued throughout the night. No matter what popped up, it was handled graciously and precisely. I couldn't have asked for a smoother night in regards to the catering team. At the end of the night, they even broke down the event space in record time! I couldn't believe it. They were fantastic!And now, I'd like like to speak specifically about Sarah Thompson. As I noted, she is amazing. I told her last night that when I work with Grandale in the future, I only want to work with her on the day of! She was the epitome of professionalism at the wedding. She was phenomenal to work with prior to the wedding as well. Although I know I drove her crazy with the constant updates, changes, and challenges, she was incredibly supportive and helpful through it all. I wish every caterer I worked with had a "Sarah Thompson" on their team. You're lucky to have such a great person working for you. Thanks for everything. The staff was great.The food was phenomenal. I appreciate everything you and your team did for the couple! I can't wait to refer your services to others! More...
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Charles C.
Lovely setting at 868 Vineyard. Five-star cuisine at four-star prices. Lamb meatball appetizer, crabcake entree, lamb loin entree, and chocolate truffle desserts were the best we've had anywhere and beautifully presented. I'll post photos if Yelp allows. Try the flight of four wines of your choice for $13, then order a glass (or bottle) of your favorite. We especially liked the Meritage and brought home a bottle. Worth the drive from Alexandria. More...
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Gladis M.
Love Grandale it's a beautiful cozy restaurant. Customer service is always great. I didn't have a reservation for nine but they were nice to accommodate us. Food is delicious, must try their wine. Definitely is a place I will take my family for a special occasion. More...
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Appalachian S.
Excellent Food!!! Had a glitch with our service, but they made it right! Will definatly be back!
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Elisa A.
Enjoyed a lovely lunch at Grandale. Enjoyed the most perfect Maryland blue crab crab cakes. The crispy crust with the best balanced flavored crab cakes. Pro tip: no fillers used and real crabmeat!! 3i had the 5 flight and glass of 2016 canvas white. The brunch special was delicious. Strawberry crepes with bacon and eggs. Extremely shocked and delighted to see the scrambled eggs used real eggs versus boxed eggs. The wine is well paired and delicious overall. We finished our meal with the creme brûlée (key lime) and truffles. The two were BOTH exquisite. Particularly the truffles. Omgggg talk about drool worthy. More...
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Larry W.
This was a very quaint restruant. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone. It is at a vineyard and the wines was also very good. Highly recommend. More...
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M P.
Fantastic food and service. We ate outside on a gorgeous night. We had the poutine as an appetizer, but the crab cakes and duck were fantastic. There was NO filler in my crab cakes. They were small, but fantastic. The orzo salad was also delicious. Highly recommend doing a wine tasting at 868 also! More...
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Hannah S.
Outstanding meal. Great choice for my husband's birthday dinner. Everything was excellent. Best meal we've had in a while. Attentive staff. Appetizers are huge portion. Â We are taking food home. More...
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Joy H.
Perfect place to end up after a day of winery hopping. The crab cakes and lamb chops were delicious!!
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T K.
Lovely small quaint place,,, nice fire going very small place w an exclusive clientele.. I had the lamb chops cooked to perfection,,, w some raspberry polenta w some black raspberry on the side. Â Very well appointed. Â Love this place. Â Great service ,,, just know a reservation is a must,,, kind of. Â We were there drinking some yummy wine at their tasting bar,,, and promised to eat and leave pretty fast so they did squeeze us in. Â Very nice!!!!@ More...
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Alona W.
What a beautiful atmosphere, gorgeous views, amazing food, and wonderful staff. A true treasure in the Loudoun Valley.
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Alvin B.
Small vineyard which is not over run by customers. Yummy chocolate paired with wine distinguishes this vineyard from mist of the others. Very relaxing to listen to live music while enjoying my wine and chocolate buzz and the scenery. More...
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Stacy M.
Incredible 2.5 hour lunch with my mom and sisters and baby niece today. The service, food, wine, and desserts were amazing. If the bacon pecan pie is on the menu, don't miss it with the coconut hiwa porter. More...
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Paul J.
Really enjoyed the food. Very friendly and competent staff. Manager, Sarah, was great and very helpful. Grounds are beautiful.
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Ashburn R.
Great service! Â Great menu! Â One of our party had a restrictive diet and even though it was a fixed menu for Mother's Day, they were super accommodating and made the experience super enjoyable. Sarah, the dining room manager, was extremely helpful and personable. We will definitely be back! More...
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Shari T.
Steak Salad, crab cake, and chowder were delicious, and we really enjoyed doing the tasting flight along with our meal. Perfect midday stop when doing wineries in the area. Our waitress Haley took great care of us- we'll definitely be back! More...
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Jessa H.
Grandale catered our daughter's wedding weekend this past weekend. I am not over stating in using the word perfect. Misty, our event coordinator handled all of the many moving parts of a weekend of festivities at Tranquility Farm with humor, grace, and precision. Chef Author and his staff created beautiful, delicious and unique meals as well as being very careful with some serious food allergies we had among our guests. The staff were all very helpful, yet unobtrusive during the whole set of events. We loved the ease of working with Grandale, their flexibility in dealing with some of our ideas and their helpfulness with our many questions throughout the planning process. I highly recommend Grandale. Thank you all for making this weekend perfect. More...
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Beth S.
We have been to this restaurant several times. This particular time was the first time we took any of our children. Our son enjoyed the food very much. The staff made us feel very welcome and made our experience very enjoyable. More...
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Tom H.
The Duck was excellent, service very good and ambiance relaxing!
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Chad H.
We went there for a birthday dinner and Grandale's did not disappoint.It is a quaint restaurant with delicious food and nice wine. It was a pleasant and relaxing night and we can't wait to go again! More...
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Mary A.
First of all, the beef rib poutine is on point. I have never in my life had a dish in which every single thing in the plate was perfectly done. The yams were soft and warm but crispy on the outside, the ribs were tender and flavorful, and the sauce and cheese crumbles brought it all together.The BLT was amazing too, from the bread to the pesto and the generous amount of bacon. The charcuterie board was great, and the cuts were high quality. Definitely ask for bread with it instead of crackers.The inside of the restaurant looked great- cozy and warm with a real fire going in the fireplace. More...
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Duane C.
I almost hesitate to recommend Grandale, because if word gets out - I'll never get a table here! Â This is, by far, my favorite farm-to-table restaurant. Â Great staff, the food is delicious, and prices reasonable. When the patio is open on a nice day, you can't ask for a better dining experience. Â Top Shelf, and they accommodate special requests very nicely and with no fuss. More...
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Sampad D.
Its a huge place. They have a good collection of wine. We asked for a fruity one and the hosts suggested us a wine which was great. We also got a chicken sandwich which was also nice.All the star for the ambiance and awesome space ! More...
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Alex E.
Nice view and good food. The lunch specials were a nice surprise to make this a reasonable price and value for a casual lunch. Wait staff was pleasant and very courteous. Â This is a great addition and must for a nice day of wine tasting. More...
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Kelsey R.
If you're out in rural Purceville, I'd say this place is worth a visit! Â The dining room was a little chilly, but I enjoyed the crackling fireplace and the views of the mountains through the window were breath-taking. Â We saw the owner switching out the menu in the window at the end of our meal for the winter menu. Â I appreciated their use of seasonal ingredients.We started our meal with the cheese plate, which included two cheddars, goat cheese, bleu goat cheese, and a Spanish farmer's cheese. Â It came with a variety of crackers and bread. Â I also started with a cup of the seasonal soup, which was a veggie, white bean, and chicken stew. Â We all enjoyed the starters!For the main course, I had the baked polenta topped with duck and stewed cherries- fantastic! Â I practically licked the plate clean! Â The DH had the hanger steak with wild rice and spaghetti squash, which he enjoyed. Â His parents had the pork with cous cous. Â They ordered the wine flight, which interestingly came in test tubes. Â I had the beer flight- my favorite of which was actually a sparkling pumpkin cider- sweet and spicy (YUM!), but it also included 2 IPAs, and a lager for those who like things more hoppy.All in all, a great meal with a beautiful backdrop! More...
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Scott S.
Wow! Â This farm to table vintner's eatery is outstanding! Â My wife and I enjoyed a delightful birthday meal at Grandale on the evening of Friday 28 October. Â The crab cakes are phenomenal - All Killer No Filler! Â We also much enjoyed the trout flatbread appetizer and the fresh off the farm Filet Mignon! Â Simon, our waiter was charming at perfectly attentive. Â We also very much appreciated the ambiance of the charming dining room and the cleanliness of the exposition kitchen. Â Our first experience at Grandale guaranteed we will certainly soon return with friends and family. Â Grandale is now our favorite Northern Virginia culinary destination! More...
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May D.
Great ambiance, menu is seasonal and chef very flexible. Oysters for "weekend delirium" (until sept 18!) was delicious. The crab cake "amazing. " I'm a vegetarian and the dish they made was fresh, flavorful albeit a little overpriced. We had some food envy over the cheese plate (will get that next time). Sarah was a very attentive and caring waitress. I recommend the rose flight- delicious. The 868 was my favorite. We will definitely come again! Very reminiscent of our Sonoma county living. More...
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Edie D.
Wine at 868 is awesome. Sangria at 868 is amazing!! Menu is very classy. We enjoyed the view.
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Katheryne A.
We had an excellent brunch! The wild boar meatballs were delicious and the crab cake eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce on top was delicious and actually tasted of lemon, which is unusual. We highly recommend as a great place for lunch, dinner and brunch. More...
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Beth W.
Great outdoor and indoor atmosphere....do not come here if you are under a time constraint.  Our party of 5 came for Sunday lunch/brunch and found the food to be well prepared, delicious and a very imaginative offering of farm to table dishes.  The outside deck where we ate was a visual delight of  green hills and the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Do yourself a favor and give yourself treat and come to Grandale Vintners Table for a wonderful meal!  Sarah was the perfect food tour guide and knew the menu and wine parings by heart. She did not steer us in the wrong direction! Ask for Sarah! More...
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Matthew D.
The wines here are incredible! We also ate. The filet was fantastic, the pork confit was okay but not up to the expectations given by the price. Overall, would come back. Sarah is an awesome server. Cheers! More...
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Ray D.
Went to Grandale last night for their reopening as the Vinter's Table. The food was excellent (highly recommend the filet mignon ), the service superb (thanks Omar) and the new casual atmosphere was cozy and nice. And of course the wine made from grapes grown on the property was great. A hidden gem in the middle of wine country. Highly recommend ! More...
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Jamie W.
We had the pleasure of dining at Grandale recently and enjoying the wonderfully updated vintner's table menu. The restaurant itself was intimate, cozy, and inviting. We tried several appetizers, all wonderful. The cheese board and antipasto plank were perfect pairings with the 868 cab franc I had ordered. I ordered the pork shanks as my entree, which were fall-off-the-bone delicious. My husband ordered the crab cakes which were also fabulous, all crab meat, very little bread crumbs, and no mayo; a nice change of pace from many of the crab cakes we have ordered at other establishments. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Overall, a wonderful experience, perfect for a bite after a day of wine tasting or a romantic date night. Highly recommended! More...
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Debby K.
Nothing short of a well kept secret this place epitomizes using local produce and meats to bring a superb culinary experience to those who stop in. Service food presentation flavor atmosphere - everything is superb I've eaten here several times and had a variety of soups entrees and desserts. I've never been disappointed  I highly recommend this for lunch or dinner. Limited seating. More...
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Tron M.
My wife and I just had the pleasure of starting off our anniversary weekend getaway by dinning at Grandale restaurant. Â The service was fast, the food delicious, and the location, perfectly close to our destination. Â If you're ever in the area, I'd highly recommend stopping by and trying the crab cakes. More...
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Dexter P.
Upon making plans to travel to the Harper's Ferry area to celebrate our wedding anniversary I researched places for a nice dinner and this restaurant was listed as a must visit. It did not disappoint ! The food was delicious and our waiter, Â Omar was very attentive, knowledgeable of the menu, and friendly. My wife ordered the lobster risotto and it was overflowing with lobster. Good for her! I ordered the halibut dish and did not like the pairing with snow peas and carrots and they replaced my sides with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables which were great. And they comped my meal b/c I did not like the pairing.I highly recommend you visit the 868 estate vineyards before having dinner for wine sampling. We did and it was great! The staff there were overly nice and accommodating. More...
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Andrew R.
Love that it's just a few seconds from the tasting room! Â Crab cakes were small, but worth the money, and I got the lobster risotto, which I thought was great. Â A bit more than I normally like to spend on food, but the food was worth the price. Â As far as drinks are concerned, beer list was ok, and I really enjoy all the 868 wine that is offered More...
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Shella B.
We decided to go to Grandale at 868 Estate Winery for Sunday brunch, while trying catch the last of the colorful foliage before the leaves fall. I made reservations on open table for the same day and we were able to get in at noon. Reservations are recommended due to the small seating area. Â There were a lot of people seated when we arrived and I was a little concerned that our food would be delayed. Not the case! Â Appetizer and meals came out right on time. The fresh bread was delicious. We ordered the pumpkin gnudi for an appetizer, filet mignon benedict and crab cake benedict. Â The pumpkin appetizer was fabulous, steak and crab cakes were prepared wonderfully. Â The poached eggs were a bit inconsistent, one being a bit undercooked. After mentioning it to our server, Christina, she brought another that was cooked much better.Aaron, the young man that was setting and bussing tables, never let our water run dry and never sat still accommodating guests at the restaurant. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Grandale. A great place to come for brunch, followed by nice wine tasting in the tasting room. More...
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Mary G.
What a great find!!!! Â Went to do a wine tasting at 868 estate vineyards and discovered their restaurant... Small quaint friendly. .. Wonderful hostess!!!! Â The food was fabulous... Fred had halibut and butternut squash and I had braised beef... Also had anniversary appetizer and Bibb salad... Absolutely delish!!!!! Â Will visit again next time we back!!!!! More...
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Dave C.
The restaurant location was beautiful. We sat outdoors on the deck and couldn't have asked for better weather. The server was excellent - friendly, knowledgeable, attentive but not overbearing. We were only stopping in for a light lunch, so I don't want to pass judgement on the quality of the food overall, but what we had was mixed. The two appetizers, the duck and the pumpkin dish, were phenomenal - really delicious, nice presentation, interesting flavors, (5/5). The two soups we had - a mushroom bisque and a chicken chili - were mediocre. The chicken chili was incredibly thin and somewhat flavorless. I wouldn't really even call it chili. The mushroom bisque was better, but still somewhat flavorless. (2/5) Overall, I would definitely return, but would probably be more careful in ordering. More...
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Frank W.
Great food, good service and nice views. Try the pork shank and grouper. Wine by the glass selection from the 868 vineyard. Get there early and you can sit on the beautiful deck. More...
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Keepit R.
This place is truly a hidden gem. Â I have never had a bad meal here. Â They offer some amazing dishes and consistently knock my socks off with combinations I never would have tried otherwise. Â The wait staff has seemed a bit overwhelmed and unhappy at times, which is unfortunate....but the food is absolutely magnificient! Â Enjoy! More...
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Matthew F.
Great meal after a day in wine country. I'd been to Grandale several times, but this was my most recent.I went for the pork shanks and a wine tasting. The tasting looks odd because it's served in what looks like laboratory vials; maybe they were expecting me to experiment? Out of the tasting, the Cab Sav was the favorite; very, very sooth finish.Grandale is a great restaurant, and seems to cater to a local or tourist crowd, so the dress code is casual. Be warned - they are on the pricy side. Not sure how Yelp classifies this with only two $$. More...
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Kim F.
My husband and I dined here recently for dinner and we loved every minute of it. The view from the outdoor patio was gorgeous and we had a fantastic server. We both ordered steak, mashed potatoes, and grilled zucchini and basically sat in silence while we ate because the food was SO GOOD. Dining at Grandale is a splurge but it's well worth it! More...
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Leslie H.
My friend and I had a late lunch yesterday after tasting wines at 868. We split several vegetarian small plates including the special with ramps, couscous and patti pan squash. We also had the trout latkes and the stuffed artichoke. Everything was great and we had a couple of glasses of local wine while we were at it. Small and quiet but a bit over priced. More...
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Rachael H.
We had a great meal on a quiet Saturday night. The service was terrific, the food was very tasty, and the ambiance was very pleasant. I would definitely return but sit outside next time. The website left the impression that fancy attire would be necessary, but it's a very lax business casual. I wore a dress and flip flops. More...
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Tom F.
Always a great experience visiting and dining with these folks. Â The service is first rate . . . meaning the servers are well trained and know what quality service really means in an elegant dinner setting. Â The food is always superb and, surprisingly, well prices given the quality and polish.This past Easter I had the Sea Bass special and I absolutely enjoyed it. Â Hard to describe the care that was given preparing this dish. Â Excellent taste and presentation all round. Â And of course dessert. Â I had a chocolate special and it was sinful. Â I thought all the portion sizes was perfect for me. Â My wife though my dish should have been a bit larger. Â But, no complains here. Â Honest, I would give this restaurant five stars if they were situated in a more restaurant like facility with a some resturant like mood. They took up shop in a old build that is part of the farm and just sort-of drab. Â Not a negative when you come to visit. Â But not a positive either. Â We will be back again and again. More...
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Andrew N.
Grandale, in conjunction with 868 Vineyards was the place that catered to our wedding reception and our rehearsal dinner. Excellent food, quality staff, and great wine, this is a place that should not be missed . Special shout-out to Misty who was the Event Coordinator who was just delightful to work with, Mary in the tasting room who handled the event with pizzazz, and Chef Author for making the all the deliciousness. More...
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