Pullman Restaurant At Staunton

We went to this restaurant on our way to Lexington, VA last weekend. We were very impressed when we walked in and saw the nice Victorian Ice Cream Parlor that was being used as a bar. The dining area was also very interesting and you felt like you were sitting in a old train depot from the early 1900s. The menu was a little pricey for what we were looking for. It was typical bar food like steaks and chicken sandwiches with catchy names based on train words like whistle and stagecoach. Gross french fries. Bad dessert selection. Our waitress Tammie was EXCEPTIONALLY nice and very helpful with our two children. She continually checked on us and we gave her a nice tip for it. The restaurant was fairly empty for a Friday night. Let the kids play on the trains out front in the cobblestone lot. more

This is a good example of giving a place a second shot. I went here once and sat at the bar and had an appetizer and was not at all impressed. The bartender was indifferent and the food was cold. But I went back last night and could not have had a more different experience. Everyone from the hostess to the waitress to the busboy was pleasant and helpful. And the meal itself was fabulous. It was one of the best overall meals that I have ever had. The prices are mid-range. You can get a burger for 7.50 or a filet for 22.50. I will definitely be returning here. more