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The Rail Stop
The Rail Stop offers Contemporary American Cuisine in a Country Casual setting, with everything from Bread to Pasta to Desserts made on Premises.
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51 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 51 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(32)
- fit for foodies(18)
- special occasion(16)
- great for brunch(12)
- romantic(10)
- great for lunch(8)
The Rail Stop Reviews List
Review 1 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As always the food and service were top notch. We enjoy this restaurant more than any others in the area."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was outstanding!!! I made reservations ahead of time, though felt that we were a bit ignored and it seemed to take a while to get seated."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice Sunday Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We shared a seafood special and the gnocchi which were both great. Portion size was just right and allowed us to have salad, bread, and dessert without feeling overstuffed. The key lime pie was delicious. Service was excellent."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dissapointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The prior two times we ate there, the service was good and the food was very good. This time, the service was slow and unenthusiastic. The rib-eye was tough and vegetables were bland. The best item on the memu was a roast pepper soup, which was quite good, as was the ceaser salad. As it is in The Plains, near Middleburg, which we enjoy visiting, we will try it one more time to see if they were just having an off day."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 5 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistent Excellence
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"IMHO there are three types of restaurants: the ones where you don't remember what you are and you don't remember what you paid for it, the ones where you don't remember what you ate but you sure DO remember what you paid for it, and finally the ones where you'll never forget how good the meal was that you ate, but you have no recollection of what you paid for it because it was so good.
I have dined at The Rail Stop probably over a hundred times over the last few decades, and it has never ever been anything other than money well spent on a wonderful experience."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Rail Stop is always consistent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Rail Stop is always consistent with great food and service. Love their menu and wines. They have a heavy local following and always make outsiders feel very comfortable and welcome. Worth a trip out to The Plains."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's a nice little small town
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It's a nice little small town restaurant but I would not suggest it for kids. The menu is short, which is not a bad thing and they also offer a few specials. Always make a reservation as it gets crowded quickly. You can tell that the food is homemade. Mine was very good! I would recommend!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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Review 8 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
we went back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we went back this Saturday! and lucky to get in :)
we love the Railstop!"
we love the Railstop!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 9 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good stop
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"low key, decent food, comfortable atmosphere, friendly but untrained wait staff, very reasonable prices, all made this a pleasant stop for a casual Sunday brunch."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not so special Easter specials
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family and I have eaten at the Rail Stop on a few occasions, so we decided to try out their Easter menu. I have enjoyed their food in the past, but today things were off. Turns out the Easter specials weren't so special. I had the pork with green salsa, which was very bland. My wife had the ravioli, which was pretty good (is it hard to mess up ravioli?). I don't think this place really wants children in their restaurant. Only 2 options. Noodles with butter sauce or some kind of grilled chicken dish. I don't know many kids who would find this very appealing. I don't expect them to have chicken nuggets, but would it be too much trouble to add a simple spaghetti dish? No real comfort food options."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 11 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great menu, terrific service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great menu, terrific service, altogether a very enjoyable evening!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 12 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very relaxing environment.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very relaxing environment. Server was extremely well versed in all the dinner items. Just a bit pricey for the quantity of each item served. Regardless, the dinner was very nice and the food was excellent."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Four of us went on Valentines
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Four of us went on Valentines Day. Seated promptly. Bread was great. Soup was luke warm. Main course portions were small; only four lobster ravoli for a main entree; this is an appetizer size portion. My filet was ordered medium rare; it was totally rare throughout. Service was average."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 14 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I like the ever changing menu.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I like the ever changing menu. That speaks volumes to me. Service is great, friendly & timely but it does lack quiet places. I requested a quiet table for a hearing impaired guest & we ate in the bar area. It was ok but not the best with other tables filled close by & the door opening all the time. All in all, we had a very good time!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 15 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very good as always, but still
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"very good as always, but still a bit pricey for the size and frantic noise level. the food consistently pleases though..."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love the Main Street Ambiance.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love the Main Street Ambiance. The place was great with one small yet BIG issue.
They opened at 5pm and I had a 6pm reservation. We were there when the doors opened.
The hostess was a bit anxious and there was only us and another couple and the place was empty but it loads up early to be fair. Told her I was early. She sat us in the least most unattractive place with no ambiance. I have eaten all over the world and so I simply went up to her and said, "we would like to have another spot." She was a bit anxous but polite and moved us to a nice scenic locatin. Date's crab appetizer was fair and more mayonnaise than crab..my curry mussels were outstanding. Beautiful and quaint...SLOW down though... I will ret"
They opened at 5pm and I had a 6pm reservation. We were there when the doors opened.
The hostess was a bit anxious and there was only us and another couple and the place was empty but it loads up early to be fair. Told her I was early. She sat us in the least most unattractive place with no ambiance. I have eaten all over the world and so I simply went up to her and said, "we would like to have another spot." She was a bit anxous but polite and moved us to a nice scenic locatin. Date's crab appetizer was fair and more mayonnaise than crab..my curry mussels were outstanding. Beautiful and quaint...SLOW down though... I will ret"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
One person in our party didn't
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One person in our party didn't get her food until most of us were done with ours. Very cold in the room we were in"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 18 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Used to be good and now is terrible
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unfortunately, this restaurant was very disappointing this time. The service was, at best, fair and the food was poor in quality. We were the first people in the door and were given the worst possible seat even though every seat was available. People, who were obviously regulars, were seated at these tables even though they came in after us; this was made very obvious in that the couple that was originally seated next to us in the second worst spot were immediately spirited away to a much better table after one of the servers recognized them. We had used this restaurant as our go to restaurant for every Valentine's Day and Easter for the last 3 years, but never again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 19 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Busy Place in a Sleepy Town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second visit to The Rail Stop and it was every bit as good this time as our first. The soup of the day, cream of carrot and curry was hot and tasty. The Ahi Tuna special was made to perfection. The creme brulee and the chocolate gingerbread cake with lemon curd were sinful. Recommendation: One dessert is enough to be shared by two. The only disappointment was they were out of the Malbec we like. Our server brought over two wines for us to sample. The Pinot Noir we chose was excellent. It was interesting to note that the restaurant was filled with regulars. Our server new many of them by name and what drinks they preferred. Speaking of reservations, make them. The place was packed the day after Valentine's Day."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 20 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a nice quaint restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a nice quaint restaurant in the small town of The Plains. It was wonderful for Valentine's Day. They had nice specials and a good menu. Given that it was VD, it was crowded and the staff was busy. We were in no hurry and had a wonderful time and we will be back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Quaint local small town restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quaint local small town restaurant with above average food, but average service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2003
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Review 22 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My husband and I have wanted
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I have wanted to try this restaurant for a while and were happy we did.
My husband had the snapper, I had the spinach salad and squash gnocchi with ox tail, all fresh and delicious. wonderful bread which is baked there(could be a little warmer). shared the apple tart which was also delicious. we appreciated the size of the menu.
so glad to find another good restaurant choice in our area, definitely will be back."
My husband had the snapper, I had the spinach salad and squash gnocchi with ox tail, all fresh and delicious. wonderful bread which is baked there(could be a little warmer). shared the apple tart which was also delicious. we appreciated the size of the menu.
so glad to find another good restaurant choice in our area, definitely will be back."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
LOVE the RAILSTOP!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we LOVE the RAILSTOP
I only wish I could eat there two times a week or even more.
Everything is freshly cooked to order.
The wines by the glass are outstanding, well chosen and a good value."
Everything is freshly cooked to order.
The wines by the glass are outstanding, well chosen and a good value."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for The Rail Stop
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a wonderful dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a wonderful dining experience. Food was great and wait staff were superior."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Rail Stop
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate