Small, intimate setting. The food was great and friendly staff. The service could have been a little faster when it comes to refilling a glass, but overall definitely an experience. The building is historic, with the kitchen separate from the main building. Very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Chesapeake Crab Cakes
Jason Bhattacharya
Food was under seasoned. The two staff members struggled to check on our table.The ambiance was awesome. If you have been here before.The food, and service fell short during our visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Tim Klicker
The ambience was nice, the waitress was very polite and the food was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
James Carroll
Great place for history and food. It is expensive but worth the experience. Heather was our server and she was so attentive and gave us an overview of the history. Amazing experience. I would recommend to anyone looking for an amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls, Short Ribs and Mashed Potatoes, Seafood Pasta
Cheryl Parker
It's really like an old house. It's literally a very large home older home.The food and service were amazing. My employer took us, so it was about 15 or so employees. Very intimate setting. I had the prime rib. They nailed it! There were other selections available that looked just as good. The bread... melt in your mouth good...It would recommend for private groups' dinner. It did not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Chesapeake Crab Cakes, Seafood Pasta
Thomas Wright
Pricey but worth every penny! That's why it's called FINE dining!Even something I wouldn't eat anywhere else (like brussel sprouts) are amazing here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter
Matthew D. Seifer
While driving back from Georgia to New York, we needed to stop for the night and get some food. We found The Halfway House on Google and while the name of the restaurant was seemingly odd, we read the reviews and made a U-Turn and drove straight there. When we pulled up, it was good to see the parking lot full of cars, as we did not know what to expect… When we went inside and asked to be seated, we were asked if we had a reservation. My Wife explained that we were passing through and the manager seated us right away. The menu was filled with 5 choices of entree’s. We both chose the filet mignon, hers with crabcake and mine with shrimp. The waitstaff was awesome and very attentive. Our food came out exactly they way we ordered it and relatively fast. To say that our meal was near perfect is an understatement… The desert was decadent as well… we truly enjoyed ourselves and plan on visiting again when we travel through VA. Excellent service and superb food! Job well done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Specialty of the House, Chesapeake Crab Cakes, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls
William Haydt
Food was delicious, service was great and friendly. My first time here and will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls
Suzanne Nehme
We used the upstairs rooms for a retirement celebration on 01/20/2024. The ambience of the upstairs rooms and the history of the building was the perfect setting for our celebration. Working with one of the owners, Sue Young was easy in planning this special event for a party of 34. Sue was easy to work with and most accomodating. The food was excellent, and the wait staff was very attentive and respectful of our guests. This celebration will be a memorable event for many years to come. Thank you to the Youngs and their staff of the Half Way House.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Specialty of the House, Crab Cake and Steak, Chesapeake Crab Cakes, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls
Tresa Kirby
We had a candlelit table in the back to ourselves. The food & service were excellent. The gravel parking lot was the only deterent. I wasn't sure what we were walking into, but everything was top-notch once we entered the restaurant. We will be returning.
I love to eat there more than anywhere else. Specialty of House is FANTASTIC!!!Vegetarian options: We have friends who are vegetarian and they have taken great care of them.Kid-friendliness: They love kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Specialty of the House, Half Way House Salad, Seafood Platter, Onion Soup Gratinée, Pecan Pie
Kimmy Henry
This reminds me of the Dobin House in Gettysburg PA. The atmosphere is welcoming for any historical lover. They have findings from the original site displayed in the restaurant. The fireplaces give it a very romantic setting as well. The food prices and options are amazing. My husband and I have gone twice now and will definitely return. The service is very nice, quick, and efficient. It's definitely a must go place for history lovers or just lovers that want a nicer night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Specialty of the House, Onion Soup Gratinée, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls, Short Ribs and Mashed Potatoes, Braised Short Ribs
Zach McConnell
Really cool historic restaurant! Being there during the holiday season seeing their decorations was a plus. Great steaks and seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Papst
Couldn’t of asked for a better experience. Fantastic food, great location, great service (who will share history and stories of the place). Will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter
Lauren G. Anger
There are not many places that offer such a genuine and historical atmosphere, along with fine dining. The food is always fabulous and an amazing staff. Highly recommend.
Small, intimate setting. The food was great and friendly staff. The service could have been a little faster when it comes to refilling a glass, but overall definitely an experience. The building is historic, with the kitchen separate from the main building. Very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Chesapeake Crab Cakes
Food was under seasoned. The two staff members struggled to check on our table.The ambiance was awesome. If you have been here before.The food, and service fell short during our visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
The ambience was nice, the waitress was very polite and the food was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place for history and food. It is expensive but worth the experience. Heather was our server and she was so attentive and gave us an overview of the history. Amazing experience. I would recommend to anyone looking for an amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls, Short Ribs and Mashed Potatoes, Seafood Pasta
It's really like an old house. It's literally a very large home older home.The food and service were amazing. My employer took us, so it was about 15 or so employees. Very intimate setting. I had the prime rib. They nailed it! There were other selections available that looked just as good. The bread... melt in your mouth good...It would recommend for private groups' dinner. It did not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Chesapeake Crab Cakes, Seafood Pasta
Pricey but worth every penny! That's why it's called FINE dining!Even something I wouldn't eat anywhere else (like brussel sprouts) are amazing here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter
While driving back from Georgia to New York, we needed to stop for the night and get some food. We found The Halfway House on Google and while the name of the restaurant was seemingly odd, we read the reviews and made a U-Turn and drove straight there. When we pulled up, it was good to see the parking lot full of cars, as we did not know what to expect… When we went inside and asked to be seated, we were asked if we had a reservation. My Wife explained that we were passing through and the manager seated us right away. The menu was filled with 5 choices of entree’s. We both chose the filet mignon, hers with crabcake and mine with shrimp. The waitstaff was awesome and very attentive. Our food came out exactly they way we ordered it and relatively fast. To say that our meal was near perfect is an understatement… The desert was decadent as well… we truly enjoyed ourselves and plan on visiting again when we travel through VA. Excellent service and superb food! Job well done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Specialty of the House, Chesapeake Crab Cakes, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls
Food was delicious, service was great and friendly. My first time here and will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls
We used the upstairs rooms for a retirement celebration on 01/20/2024. The ambience of the upstairs rooms and the history of the building was the perfect setting for our celebration. Working with one of the owners, Sue Young was easy in planning this special event for a party of 34. Sue was easy to work with and most accomodating. The food was excellent, and the wait staff was very attentive and respectful of our guests. This celebration will be a memorable event for many years to come. Thank you to the Youngs and their staff of the Half Way House.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Specialty of the House, Crab Cake and Steak, Chesapeake Crab Cakes, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls
We had a candlelit table in the back to ourselves. The food & service were excellent. The gravel parking lot was the only deterent. I wasn't sure what we were walking into, but everything was top-notch once we entered the restaurant. We will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls
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I love to eat there more than anywhere else. Specialty of House is FANTASTIC!!!Vegetarian options: We have friends who are vegetarian and they have taken great care of them.Kid-friendliness: They love kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Specialty of the House, Half Way House Salad, Seafood Platter, Onion Soup Gratinée, Pecan Pie
This reminds me of the Dobin House in Gettysburg PA. The atmosphere is welcoming for any historical lover. They have findings from the original site displayed in the restaurant. The fireplaces give it a very romantic setting as well. The food prices and options are amazing. My husband and I have gone twice now and will definitely return. The service is very nice, quick, and efficient. It's definitely a must go place for history lovers or just lovers that want a nicer night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Specialty of the House, Onion Soup Gratinée, Hot Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls, Short Ribs and Mashed Potatoes, Braised Short Ribs
Really cool historic restaurant! Being there during the holiday season seeing their decorations was a plus. Great steaks and seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Couldn’t of asked for a better experience. Fantastic food, great location, great service (who will share history and stories of the place). Will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter
There are not many places that offer such a genuine and historical atmosphere, along with fine dining. The food is always fabulous and an amazing staff. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5