Shoemaker's Grille

4.6

1010 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

Discover an award-winning upscale dining experience in the heart of downtown Lynchburg, Virginia. Shoemakers American Grille is renowned for its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, and impeccable service. Our menu features a sophisticated blend of classic American dishes and innovative culinary creations, crafted with the freshest ingredients and a commitment to excellence.
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience, where every meal is a celebration of flavor and artistry. Whether you're indulging in our expertly prepared steaks, savoring our fresh seafood, or enjoying one of our handcrafted cocktails, Shoemakers American Grille promises a culinary journey that delights the senses. Perfect for special occasions, business dinners, or a romantic night out, our restaurant provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that enhances every dining experience.
A proud recipients of the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DIRONA) Award

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 455-1510
Website
http://www.shoemakersdining.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ray Garrow
Private party facilities
We offer three private dining rooms that can be reserved for parties of 8-30.

Location
1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Area
Lynchburg
Cross Street
Main Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,010 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Shoemaker's Grille offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "exceptional service" and a "great ambience." Diners rave about the perfectly cooked steaks and diverse menu. While some find the prices steep, the restaurant's attention to detail and "amazing food" make it a top choice for special occasions in Lynchburg.

1,010 Reviews

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Joshua
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent overall experience, I made special requests and they obliged as best they could, the Candlelight was a little small votive but adequate, but the Rose petals in the shape of a 10 for our tenth Anniversary was 😙👌. The Food was great, the Shrimp and Clam Staters were On Point, great flavor, Ribeye Steak was perfect, the steaks sauces were on point! The Scallops were great. The Moscato Saracco was Excellent. Overall a Perfect night. (When the other "older" party of four decided to show up ten mins early at 1850 and be loud and boisterous it was annoying 😑) but overall 5 out of 5.
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Deborah
VIP
Richmond
106 reviews
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoy dining at Shoemakers when we are in town. Always an excellent overall experience that never disappoints.
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Rick
Washington DC
69 reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food excellent Waitress Bre excellent Wine options excellent Great place downtown.
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Robert
Richmond
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food with a great ambience - plus absolutely the best service you ask for. Attentive - but intrusive.The Duck was perfectly cooked — with a very tasty load of a fruit cocktail and sauce to cover it’ The steaks simply the best. It’s all worth the price.
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Shari
Charleston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were not happy with the all around service we received.
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Chris
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Two of us dined here to celebrate my wife's birthday. Appetizers were very good (beet salad and she crab soup), but the main entrees (duck & pork chop) were only OK. Pork chop was well cooked, but the sear made it taste mostly of charcoal and overpowered the other tastes. It was moist but fairly tough. Carrots were hard and bitter and purple cauliflower just looked strange! My wife said the duck was very good, but also avoided the veggies. Biggest surprise and disappointment were the dessert offerings. My wife was offered a free selection from the dessert menu for her birthday (which was nice), but it turns out that all four selections contain High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) to which she is allergic. We have never encountered this problem at a high-end restaurant before - typically they make their desserts from scratch (HFCS is found in low-end processed ingredients). Even their ice cream had it! We ended up having dessert at home.
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Peter
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent but I was a little disappointed in the duck dish I had. It was too “busy” with fruit and add ons. My companion had a steak which he said was too salty. It overall, we enjoyed our evening. The staff was very friendly and accommodating
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shoemaker has been one of my favorite places to eat while in town. Service, food and drinks are the best. It’s a place where you can relax and catch up with friends while having a great meal together. Highly recommended. Gluten free options.
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Michael William
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for my daughters first homecoming.
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David
Raleigh
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
$176.00 for 2 people total. The value for what we paid just did not equate. Server was excellent.
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FAQs

Shoemaker's Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 455-1510.

Shoemaker's Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 1010 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street
Area
Lynchburg
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Ray Garrow
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.shoemakersdining.com/
Phone number
(434) 455-1510
Private party facilities
We offer three private dining rooms that can be reserved for parties of 8-30.

Shoemaker's Grille

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What 1,010 people are saying

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