The food was amazing, atmosphere cozy and the owner is super personable. Thank you all for a lovely evening. The flan was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellie
? This review is to confirm that as of January 2024, RHouse is still by reservation only. I can not edit the hours to reflect that, and I want others to be aware!My partner and I stopped in to see what RHouse had in the ways of cocktails and appetizers for a little late night snack. As we walked up, we noticed that it said reservations only on the chalkboard sign outside. Dang!We went in anyway just to see if maybe that was just an old overlooked sign, if maybe they were still able to seat us, or if we could go ahead and make reservations for the following day.The owner was warm and friendly, explained that they were indeed reservations only, and had us write down our name and information in the appointment book so he could let us know if they were going to be open the next day (they were in for a snowstorm in the area). We wrote down our information and said goodbye. We weren't in there long, but from my brief time inside, I can say that it looked nice, very cozy, and well decorated. As for outside, the porch was cute with decorations and lights. The parking lot is gravel, and there are some stairs to get up to the door, I'm not sure if there's another way into the building that's wheelchair friendly, so just keep that in mind.Unfortunately, the snow and ice prevented us from being able to actually enjoy RHouse. The owner was kind enough to send a text letting us know that they were not going to be open due to the snowstorm.If we ever are in the area again, we'll definitely be making reservations to stop in.
Jeanmarie Wink
What a beautiful restaurant and winery. The owners were so sweet, the atmosphere was warm and inviting , the food was delicious and unique and the service was excellent! It was a perfect evening!Vegetarian options: There were several items to chooseParking: Plenty of spacesKid-friendliness: I am sure they would welcome. ChildrenWheelchair accessibility: I am sorry but I did not notice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spinach Dip
Julia G.
This place is great! This was our first time visiting the area and Juan provided excellent service and made us feel very welcome. There is a nice atmosphere with a very clean and aesthetic interior. We sat in a very comfortable table/booth near a window. The food was delicious! Make sure you make a reservation ahead of time because it is reservation only.
Christine Sutton
We celebrated our anniversary here. It is small and intimate but not dark. The service and food were excellent, especially the mashed potatoes. I also enjoyed their playlist. We will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristy Jo Winkler
This place is the restaurant legends are born from!Husband and wife team, Juan and Chef Gisela have created a perfect food haven with sprinkles of ambiance and love in small town Basye, VA.On a long weekend retreat, we ventured to Basye and were looking for a nice place to eat. Options looks limited, but stumbled on Rhouse. We were hesitant to engage, but took a chance and were wildly surprise.The ambiance is wonderful. Beautifully decorated like a five star restaurant with comfy chairs, nice restaurant views from every and well appointed bathroom. You might think you have to dress fancy, but we went in shorts and flip flops and were welcomed with open arms.The food was incredible! The first night, we had the beef lasagna and pork special. We both had food envy and gobbled up every bit.We enjoyed our dinner so much, we made a reservation for the following night. We enjoyed the paella special and braised short ribs.The wine and beer selections were well appointed. Note that they do not have a liquor license.As world traveling foodies, we've enjoyed many Michelin top rated restaurants and feel strongly this one deserves to be considered.Thank you Gisela and Juan for making us feel at home and like we're part of your family. We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chad
Very welcoming and great food! I will be back! Make sure to make reservations 24 hours prior.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella
Molly Montagano
I cannot write enough wonderful things about RHouse. My husband and I were vacationing from NJ, so we tend to have slightly high food standards given where we live, and RHouse did not disappoint. This was hands down some of the best food we have ever had. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. The sangria was also amazing, so much flavor! Not only was the food fantastic but Juan, the owner was so incredibly friendly, caring, and welcoming. He really spent his time getting to know us and made us feel like we were the only customers at his cozy restaurant. Almost everyone that walked in he seemed to know and greeted them with the warmest welcome. I wish this restaurant wasn’t so far away from home or else this would 100% be a regular spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen F
The best food in Basye, Va. Juan has put together a great beer and wine menu while his wife Gisella runs the kitchen. We love the friendly atmosphere - you feel like you are dining with Family. Reservations are required so the small staff can provide the best quality service and fresh food. Do yourself a favor and make one!
timothy hansberger
My wife and I were given a gift certificate to RHouse, and we had tried for months to get there to use it. We first walked in, not knowing you had to have a reservation. Then we tried doing an order to pick up, and the owners were out of town. We finally made it last Friday evening, two weeks after the certificate expired. They were gracious enough to still honor the certificate, plus we added our daughter at the last minute a day they made room for her as well.My wife had the meat Lasagna, I had the seafood special that night, and our daughter had the chicken lasagna. We started off with spinach and artichoke dip, shrimp special, and the cheese and meat platter from around the world. Everything was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. You can tell the owners love what they are doing at RHouse Wine & Cafe.We will most definitely make reservations many more times in the future. The next time, we will definitely have to try the desserts. We just ate too much food that night to get dessert.
Excellent experience! The owners of this restaurant are amazing people providing you with delicious food and drinks! Highly recommend anyone in the Shenandoah valley area to make a stop here for dinner. Make sure to make a reservation as they get booked quick!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan
Gail N.
Just came back from the restaurant where my husband and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. What a FANTASTIC experience. The food was superb, but the personal service we have received from the owners was what made this dining experience even better. Someone told us that there is one negative review was left because people were turned away. The restaurant has a policy of RESERVATION only to make the dining experience better. So ignore that review, make a reservation and treat yourself to a memorable meal in one of the nicest restaurants in the area.
Emily Lynch
I don’t even know where to begin! From the ambiance, to the phenomenal service to the incredible food - look no further than RHouse. This was truly one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had and could not recommend further!
Amanda Ripley
Delicious, warm, and welcoming! We love coming to RHouse! We are so glad that the wonderful owners decided to go all in on Basye. From the sangria to the paella to the decor and the service...all of it is fabulous.
Brooke S.
Service is wonderful. Food is even better! The atmosphere is lovely. Great place to eat for date night or a special occasion.
The food was amazing, atmosphere cozy and the owner is super personable. Thank you all for a lovely evening. The flan was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
? This review is to confirm that as of January 2024, RHouse is still by reservation only. I can not edit the hours to reflect that, and I want others to be aware!My partner and I stopped in to see what RHouse had in the ways of cocktails and appetizers for a little late night snack. As we walked up, we noticed that it said reservations only on the chalkboard sign outside. Dang!We went in anyway just to see if maybe that was just an old overlooked sign, if maybe they were still able to seat us, or if we could go ahead and make reservations for the following day.The owner was warm and friendly, explained that they were indeed reservations only, and had us write down our name and information in the appointment book so he could let us know if they were going to be open the next day (they were in for a snowstorm in the area). We wrote down our information and said goodbye. We weren't in there long, but from my brief time inside, I can say that it looked nice, very cozy, and well decorated. As for outside, the porch was cute with decorations and lights. The parking lot is gravel, and there are some stairs to get up to the door, I'm not sure if there's another way into the building that's wheelchair friendly, so just keep that in mind.Unfortunately, the snow and ice prevented us from being able to actually enjoy RHouse. The owner was kind enough to send a text letting us know that they were not going to be open due to the snowstorm.If we ever are in the area again, we'll definitely be making reservations to stop in.
What a beautiful restaurant and winery. The owners were so sweet, the atmosphere was warm and inviting , the food was delicious and unique and the service was excellent! It was a perfect evening!Vegetarian options: There were several items to chooseParking: Plenty of spacesKid-friendliness: I am sure they would welcome. ChildrenWheelchair accessibility: I am sorry but I did not notice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spinach Dip
This place is great! This was our first time visiting the area and Juan provided excellent service and made us feel very welcome. There is a nice atmosphere with a very clean and aesthetic interior. We sat in a very comfortable table/booth near a window. The food was delicious! Make sure you make a reservation ahead of time because it is reservation only.
We celebrated our anniversary here. It is small and intimate but not dark. The service and food were excellent, especially the mashed potatoes. I also enjoyed their playlist. We will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is the restaurant legends are born from!Husband and wife team, Juan and Chef Gisela have created a perfect food haven with sprinkles of ambiance and love in small town Basye, VA.On a long weekend retreat, we ventured to Basye and were looking for a nice place to eat. Options looks limited, but stumbled on Rhouse. We were hesitant to engage, but took a chance and were wildly surprise.The ambiance is wonderful. Beautifully decorated like a five star restaurant with comfy chairs, nice restaurant views from every and well appointed bathroom. You might think you have to dress fancy, but we went in shorts and flip flops and were welcomed with open arms.The food was incredible! The first night, we had the beef lasagna and pork special. We both had food envy and gobbled up every bit.We enjoyed our dinner so much, we made a reservation for the following night. We enjoyed the paella special and braised short ribs.The wine and beer selections were well appointed. Note that they do not have a liquor license.As world traveling foodies, we've enjoyed many Michelin top rated restaurants and feel strongly this one deserves to be considered.Thank you Gisela and Juan for making us feel at home and like we're part of your family. We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very welcoming and great food! I will be back! Make sure to make reservations 24 hours prior.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella
I cannot write enough wonderful things about RHouse. My husband and I were vacationing from NJ, so we tend to have slightly high food standards given where we live, and RHouse did not disappoint. This was hands down some of the best food we have ever had. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. The sangria was also amazing, so much flavor! Not only was the food fantastic but Juan, the owner was so incredibly friendly, caring, and welcoming. He really spent his time getting to know us and made us feel like we were the only customers at his cozy restaurant. Almost everyone that walked in he seemed to know and greeted them with the warmest welcome. I wish this restaurant wasn’t so far away from home or else this would 100% be a regular spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best food in Basye, Va. Juan has put together a great beer and wine menu while his wife Gisella runs the kitchen. We love the friendly atmosphere - you feel like you are dining with Family. Reservations are required so the small staff can provide the best quality service and fresh food. Do yourself a favor and make one!
My wife and I were given a gift certificate to RHouse, and we had tried for months to get there to use it. We first walked in, not knowing you had to have a reservation. Then we tried doing an order to pick up, and the owners were out of town. We finally made it last Friday evening, two weeks after the certificate expired. They were gracious enough to still honor the certificate, plus we added our daughter at the last minute a day they made room for her as well.My wife had the meat Lasagna, I had the seafood special that night, and our daughter had the chicken lasagna. We started off with spinach and artichoke dip, shrimp special, and the cheese and meat platter from around the world. Everything was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. You can tell the owners love what they are doing at RHouse Wine & Cafe.We will most definitely make reservations many more times in the future. The next time, we will definitely have to try the desserts. We just ate too much food that night to get dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent experience! The owners of this restaurant are amazing people providing you with delicious food and drinks! Highly recommend anyone in the Shenandoah valley area to make a stop here for dinner. Make sure to make a reservation as they get booked quick!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan
Just came back from the restaurant where my husband and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. What a FANTASTIC experience. The food was superb, but the personal service we have received from the owners was what made this dining experience even better. Someone told us that there is one negative review was left because people were turned away. The restaurant has a policy of RESERVATION only to make the dining experience better. So ignore that review, make a reservation and treat yourself to a memorable meal in one of the nicest restaurants in the area.
I don’t even know where to begin! From the ambiance, to the phenomenal service to the incredible food - look no further than RHouse. This was truly one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had and could not recommend further!
Delicious, warm, and welcoming! We love coming to RHouse! We are so glad that the wonderful owners decided to go all in on Basye. From the sangria to the paella to the decor and the service...all of it is fabulous.
Service is wonderful. Food is even better! The atmosphere is lovely. Great place to eat for date night or a special occasion.