Reviews for Shoemakers in Lynchburg, VA
We’re baaaack! For every single special occasion in our family, we unanimously choose Shoemakers for dinner. Celebrating my... daughters 21st birthday, and my sisters birthday we headed there tonight. We were looking forward to seeing how the new chef isdoing. Well, he’s doing VERY well!! Tonight we all ordered She Crab Soup. Don’t miss that part of the meal, please. Justdon’t. It’s a highlight and will tempt you to tip the bowl just a little bit, to scrape the final 1/4 spoon up! Packed withtender crab, this rich creamy base soup makes for an experience that dreams are made of. And oh, the presentation is not onlyperfection, the little buttery crostini on top are delectable. Both my sister and daughter enjoyed the filet mignon, one orderedit with whipped potatoes and one with {out of this world} Brussels sprouts. Order these Brussels sprouts, even if you don’tlike them. You’ll become a fan, I promise. I had the Chilean Sea Bass. Delicious and beautifully plated. Served with crabrisotto and sautéed spinach. We had to pass on dessert because we were stuffed, but the offerings on the menu soundeddelicious. Orange Crème Brûlée, I’m coming for ya next time!! Our server was Marissa was LOVELY. She was attentive,helpful in us making decisions while ordering, and efficient. The manager came around to check on us to make sure everythingwas perfect. We highly recommend Shoemakers American Grille for a fabulous dinner experience. The atmosphere, staff and foodsimply can’t be beat. Reservations highly recommended. Read more
What a difference a year makes! The first picture is from last winter. The second last weekend. My wife and I have frequented... this restaurant at least 3 or 4 times a year for the past 8 years. Not sure we’ll be back. There was a noticeable lack ofattention to detail. When you’re paying $450 for a family dinner there’s a certain level of “customer experience” youexpect. It took an hour to get our meal after ordering, there were long gaps between visits from the waitress, zero updates,unpleasant attitude and they added an automatic gratuity of 22% for our table of 5. Funny because our family starts out at 30%tips and works backwards based on service. No wonder our waitress didn’t give much effort! The manager on duty was wonderfuland has been there many years. I did not feel like she was empowered to do anything about our experience after pulling her tothe side to chat with her. Something has changed in a very wrong direction at Shoemakers. Read more
Not a good experience! Let me start by saying this place used to be one of my favorites in Lynchburg. Last night a small group... of friends decided to have dinner here. The food was horrible!!! My steak was so burnt I couldn’t eat it, the clam chowder waswayyyy too thick and my potatoes tasted like they we’re instant potatoes. Very bad experience will never dine here again. Read more
We were delighted with Shoemakers in downtown Lynchburg!! The atmosphere was quiet and soothing....loved the jazz playing in... the background! Our server was so helpful and friendly!! The food was excellent!! The salmon was cooked to perfection, andour adult son really enjoyed his steak with lobster ravioli. We never felt rushed. Desserts were tasty also. Read more
D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! OMG! That's probably exactly what it sounded like to anyone sitting near us. Everything was sooooooo good.... The folks dining across from my fiance & I actually giggle, and the man asked, "did she just eat all your food?! She owes you!"But that's how we order, so that we share, and usually swap plates. We all enjoyed a great laugh and conversation about it, andabout all of the amazing food after that. We had the chicken & lobster (which is what I was stealing from his plate) with thecognac cream sauce that is to die for! I ordered the special for the evening, braised pork & polenta with black truffles, somuch we had it for a midnight snack later in our room, which is why it looked like I didn't eat my own food! The wine selectionwas also great. Our server was fantastic. The setting is just perfect. I wanted to stay all night listening to the old music. Itreally was the perfect, intimate dinner for the surprise getaway he planned at the Craddock Terry. The whole property is justamazing! Read more
Went there for my birthday dinner. The atmosphere was nice. It was a little dark in there but the outdoor seating area was... very inviting. Food was wonderful and portions were extremely generous. Our waitress, Payne, was amazing. She was polite,informative, and very nice. She made sure our drinks were full and was checked on us throughout our meal. I will be asking forher when we return. Read more
Amazing decor and very friendly staff. Room is spacious, especially the bathroom. Despite the many levels, it's easy to get... around. Read more
The food was delicious and the after dinner cheesecake was worth it :) The atmosphere was beautiful ????