Restaurants near Miles B Carpenter House

Came in for nice quiet lunch before the holiday crowds hit. Excellent food and service all the way our server Justice (Justus) was super, attentive and well-trained! We definitely will ask him next time we are in!

We were seated quickly and Darrell (a recent Virginia Wesleyan graduate) was our server. As always, service here is exceptional. We have been coming here for years, and have sometimes cancelled reservations elsewhere just to enjoy another meal here. My husband salmon and shrimp in parchment that he raved over. I had gluten free baked crab cakes that were outstanding. The portions are huge, so no room for dessert. It’s a popular restaurant, we recommend reservations for the evening especially over holidays. But you will have a superb meal!

Not sure what was better the food or the service. Wonderful time. We requested a windows seat and were placed to the far left of the room. There was a large ‘party’ going on at the far right so we appreciated being seated far away. The group was respectful of the noise level though. The menu choices from starters to dessert was so varied and interesting and the oysters were to die for.

The catch of the day special was flounder, prepared with a beautiful balance of other flavors: crab, lemon butter, watercress, and skinned tomatoes in a rich sauce blanc. All of the dishes were well plated and the service was attentive but never intrusive; I appreciate that all five of us received our courses at once, and that no one’s plate and setting disappeared before all were finished eating!

OMG! If you even like American history a little bit, this is a life lister! Great atmosphere, great food, and everything is authentic even the candle lit dining room. This place is a must