"We had our first meal at Shoemakers on June 7 to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. The service was excellent and the food was superb. We had a special of Filet wrapped in ham with shrimp. OUTSTANDING! The price is worth every bite. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 6/07/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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"The server, Samantha, was very attentive, our glasses were always full. She had great recommendations from the menu. The food was terrific. The filet and crab cakes were melt in your mouth good."
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Staying at the Craddock Terry Hotel, we decided to visit Shoemaker's Grille on our last night. It was a wonderful experience! The crab cake and stuffed trout were outstanding. Generous servings as well. Our server was helpful with selections and very timely with gettign the food out. Would go back again should we return to Lynchburg."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We requested quiet and private. We were seated in a private room which was great for a family of eight! Food and service was outstanding. Our wait was longer, about 1 hour Reservation was 8:30, but it was a very busy night.."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Shoemaker's Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
simply perfect
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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we got the filet mignon and crab cakes and they were amazing. the crab dip was also delicious."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"Everything we ordered was delightful. My only comment would be that the prices are very high considering its location, but if we are ever in Lynchburg again we will definitely go there."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We had a fabulous early evening dinner on Mother's Day. The special menu had great entrée selections and with the salad and dessert included, great prices. Shoemakers is our go-to place for special occasions and we're never disappointed."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Great food and excellent service, enjoyed my dining experience. Only flaw was that the bar closed at 10pm. It would have been nice to enjoy after dinner drinks with the large group we were part of...."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
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"My wife and I have bee here several times over the past few years and often bring guests from out of town. The last few times the steaks were not very good. This last time my steak was 50% fat. Service was great and everything else was great, they just need to work on steak quality."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
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"The food was excellent. My steak could have been eaten with a fork - it was so tender. The crab meat topping just made it even better. My husband and I really enjoyed the fresh berries for dessert."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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"Excellent all around! Magnificent meal from start to finish. Shrimp cocktail was perfect, steaks were perfectly cooked. Creme brule was the best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Service: The service seemed intent on not making you feel rushed but went too far and felt totally absent. Bread service should come first, not with your meal. The slow service added a good hour to our meal time.
Food: In one word - Salty!!! In other words: Over Cooked. Filets were over cooked, food was incredibly salty for our entire group. Vegetables, Filet, Potatoes, etc.
It was a very disappointing meal. It's a great atmosphere but needs some serious work."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
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"Ive been there 3 times in last month! Just keepa getting better!!! Oueter appetizer was amazing!!! Crab cakes have to be a part od every meal there!!!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Our dinner at Shoemaker's was absolutely delicious. The special I ordered was perfectly cooked to order & positively scrumptious!My husbands meal was fabulous also. Our server Hannah was wonderful & was always right there just when we needed her & took very good care of us. Excellent service!We'll be back many more times in the future."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"The wait team was quick and attentive, but could have provided some attention to explaining the dishes. I had the steak au poivre. The steak was well cooked, but was over seasoned for my taste. The garlic mashed potatoes were also over salted. It would have been nice if the waiter had described the dishes we were ordering. We did get a run down of the specials...I think, since the waiter spoke so softly I couldn't hear a word he said from the other side of the small table. The calamari was perfectly crisped. My wife and son had the had the fillet and crabcake. My wife's steak was also perfect and they both devoured the crabcakes. Hope this is helpful."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Great food and service overall. A little pricey but worth it. 2 people about $100. The steak and crab cakes were excellent!! Would definitely go back if i'm in town again."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I was able to make a last minute reservation for a group of 8 coming in for a visit. Everything was prepared for us when we arrived. The selections varied from salmon to steak to crabcakes among the group and ended up with a lot of sharing between members because it tasted so good.
Excellent meal and great ambience."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was the best we have ever had period! Service was great. The restaurant was beautiful. We were celebrating our 40th wedding anniverity. You made it a special occaion,we appreciated!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"It was a Monday night and apparently both the wait staff and the kitchen staff were somewhat inexperienced. One of our party ordered the special for the evening and it was substantially late getting to the table."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"After hearing many good things about the restaurant, we had to find out for ourselves. It was everything we had heard. The location, the decor, the service, the food...everything was wonderful and we will definitely be back again."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Fifth special occasion visit was as spectacular as the first at Shoemaker's. The menu is outstanding and the service is great. We requested the Stiletto Room as several in the party are seniors. The room was cozy and met our needs perfectly. Shoemaker's is our favorite restaurant in Lynchburg."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"Shoemakers grille was amazing. Me and my boyfriend went their for the Valentine's weekend and it was perfect. I would recommend to anyone. Definitely for special occasions just because of the price but WELL worth it. Service was phenomenal and they were quick and polite. It's a beautiful building tucked back in downtown Lynchburg. So gorgeous.I was so pleased."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"We had dined at Shoemaker's on several occasions prior to our most recent visit. The location, along the river in Lynchburg, is great. It fits in well with restoration being done in the area. There is a small, friendly bar and the help has always been great. Unfortunately, this time, the food did not meet the standards that we had come to expect. Both of our steaks were cooked incorrectly. Enough that, to try to get the desired doneness, we switched. That is liveable...but what wasn't was the apparent over-salting of everything. The steaks, the mashed potatoes and, even, the vegetables. Whoever was in the kitchen, on this night, was way too liberal with the salt shaker."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Shoemakers is my husband and my favorite place for a romantic dinner out. The food is always excellent and the highest quality, we have never yet been disappointed! Our orders got a little mixed up (a few items left out) one particularly busy valentines weekend, but the servers were quick to fix them and ever so polite. Excellent wine list, and their steaks are some of the best in town. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Very nice surroundings--absolutely delicious food. The crab/shrimp dip appetizer was simply the best ever. The blackened salmon was also first rate. The only bump in the evening was that we received the wrong check at first, but that was quickly cleared up. Best meal we've had at a Lynchburg restaurant! Definitely will be back!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We booked the dinning on Feb 13th for my husband, myself and 5 m.o. baby. I have noted in the reservation that we would like to get a booth for comfortable seating for our family. The request was completely disregarded. Maybe some work needs to be done in that department ;-) The food was outstanding!! The best steak and crab cakes we've had in a long time. I have been telling all my friends about the high quality of food. The wine list is impressive, we ordered wine and it went perfect with the meal. The service was great for a busy night. Our waiter messed up the bill a little but it didn't spoil our fun. The person has done a great job otherwise. WE would definitely return for another family occasion :-)"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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"Great experience. Went for Valentines Day 2013. Delicious, great service, great lighting elegant, quiet, the most tender juicy beef tenderloin ever. Their crab and shrimp dip is excellent!
prices were reasonable, a little higher then most restaurants in Lynchburg,VA but worth it. We spent $80 for two people."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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