Ahmad Khreshi
Goodstone Inn and Restaurant is one of those rare places that feels like a getaway the second you arrive. The ambiance is calm and beautiful, with warm lighting and a cozy, refined setup that makes dinner feel like a mini retreat in the middle of Middleburg.
Our meal was incredible from start to finish. We began with the baked brie, perfectly warmed and wonderfully creamy—rich, comforting, and an instant favorite. We shared a salad next, and it was surprisingly memorable. The greens were fresh, but the croutons stole the show: soft, buttery, and so light they practically dissolved as you ate them.
For entrées, we had the chicken under brick and the scallops risotto. The chicken had a crisp, flavorful skin and stayed tender and juicy inside—cooked with real care. The scallops were seared just right, delicate and buttery, and the risotto was smooth and satisfying, pairing perfectly with the seafood. Every bite felt thoughtful and well-executed.
Dessert was the perfect finish. The chocolate tart was decadent and silky, and the fruit tart was bright, fresh, and beautifully balanced. Both were absolutely worth saving room for.
Service was outstanding as well—friendly, attentive, and welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. A special shoutout to our waitress Rae—genuinely kind, upbeat, and so accommodating. Her warm smile and positive energy made us feel comfortable right away and added so much to the night. Highly recommend.
… moreLeslie
Dinner at the Conservatory was absolutely divine. The chef was very accommodating of a special request we had, and the food was stunning. It was only surpassed by the excellent service we received. We were guests at the Inn but even if staying elsewhere in the area, the restaurant is worth a visit!
… moreJoshua Lindsey
We had an epic dinning experience the food was amazing my favorite course was the lobster and sorbet what a pairing the wine with each course was phenomenal as well. The vegetables are picked from there garden on site. I highly recommend Chef Paul is top notch!
… moreKevin L
Since we were staying at the Salamander Resort we wanted to check this place out for dinner. I was really impressed with the ambiance and the drive up to this Inn was nice.
The food was on the expensive side for the portions you received but it was worth it. The bread that they have delivered here was some of the best I have had. I believe it comes from DC. We started off sharing a winter salad and the octopus. The salad was meh, I wouldn’t recommend it. The octopus was very good and the habanero sauce that came with it was a great addition. The chef sent a complimentary amuse bouche that was corn bread topped with caviar and some creme. It was delightful. I wish I had more of that!
For the entree, I got the Guinea Hen and my wife got the Lobster Pasta infused with squid ink. Both of these dishes were wonderful and we didn’t leave anything on our plates. Finally we finished with the Affogato which was tasty but nothing spectacular.
The service here was good. They take a team approach so we had a lot of people serve us, even the sommelier.
I’d definitely come back if I am ever in this part of town again.
… moreAmante Legaspi
Goodstone lived up to its reputation as a both a wonderful culinary experience with exceptional service. Our sommelier walked us through the thoughtful wine pairings, enhancing our experience by picking up flavor cues. Each dish of the chef’s tasting was artfully plated. We look forward to our next evening at Goodstone.
… moreValerie Hill
The meal started off well enough. The oxtail amuse was good and the bread was fresh. The beet salad was delightful. The butter poached Maine lobster appetizer was in fact 90% salmon. Salmon is not mentioned on the menu. Beware of that. I knew I was eating salmon…I just thought maybe my friend was eating lobster. A duo maybe? Nope. I didn’t realize until we were on our way back to the hotel that the couple we hitched a ride with through our car service complained about this and the server brought them some lobster from the kitchen. Interesting. I guess you have to realize you are being tricked to get what you pay for here. My friend ordered the Rockfish and it was very fishy. She ate around it mostly, eating the puree, which was delicious. I ordered the A5 Wagyu. It’s $60 for 2 oz with a 4 oz minimum. Weird pricing arrangement on the menu. Just say it’s $120 and that you can add more. I paid $180 for a bland sad steak with a Bordelaise that was reminiscent of a teriyaki for some reason. I didn’t even finish it. It was just dull. It was accompanied with four thinly sliced Lincoln log stacked fingerling potatoes and a salad. The salad was probably the best thing on the plate. But I would argue, that it shouldn’t be part of the dinner. It felt redundant. We had a salad as an appetizer. These prices were outrageous for what they were serving. The wine list was a little shocking. Not a lot of options for wines by the glass and bottles were very expensive. Maybe some more ranges per price points. It was all over the place. I understand the clientele they’re serving but maybe come down a notch. New York City wouldn’t even. The ambiance was nice and the drinks were good but I would not return. Service was okay but in my opinion, too many people touching the table can make for a confusing experience that doesn’t feel very personal. It was however a very beautiful place with wonderful ambience.
… moreJoe Kim
about a 40 person restaurant at the inn, we checked it out after being mentioned in Forbes magazine without much detail. the night we went thru may have been understaffed at the kitchen as our food took close to 50 min to arrive but at least they had some bread . overall the food was interesting and if your in to game meat this may be the place. our main dish took around 2:40 min to arrive.
… moreElizabeth Fischer
We had the most beautiful and delicious five course Christmas Eve dinner here. Incredible food. Great service. Beautiful atmosphere. We look forward to coming back more for special occasions in the future
… moreGeo
The restaurant is set is a beautiful setting that is true and our waiter was superb. The food not so much and for the prices you pay definitely not worth it. The dinner portion for the rock fish was a quarter of the fish filet or a 3” square for $42. Not even half of the fish. The beef portion was two little strips for $65 with nothing but some garnish. When they say fingerling potatoes they mean one slice of a fingerling potato. So not much in sides come with entree. You will not be filled with your entry and we don’t eat much. The highly anticipated poached pear missed the spot being underdone and the “vanilla” ice cream tasted medecine like. The idea of this restaurant is to keep buying food. We liked the setting but don’t feel the need to spend uber dollars to feel important.
… morePHILIP FINKLE
Great find, cocktails are great went for the Lobster Crab Bisque loaded with meat yummy then the Pork Tenderloin Roulade with Lamb sausage stuffing sooo tender delicious closing with Caramel Apple Cheesecake good night
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