Paul Jun
Are you serious? The portions they sell here are incredibly insulting. $14 for pumpkin soup is fine if it’s in a bowl. Even if it were a bowl that was meant for coffee at a trendy coffee shop. But the amount of soup they “poured” into this PAPER bowl was frankly insulting. When the soup container itself is the size a small bowl of soup should be, and then you have the audacity to pull out a paper plate and drip out a thin dab of soup like we’re in some Michelin restaurant, I honestly laughed inside. Seeing that there was still quite a bit of soup was still left in the pouring container that you did not pour out was incredible. Oh wait, did I mention that they actually poured TWO dab sized portions of soup from one small bowl AND had plenty leftover? Because of course we purchased 2x “bowls of soup” for $28. Sweet. At least the dribble of food was tasty for the millisecond it lasted.
… moreRyan Barrett
Star-worthy food from a truck! There are picnic tables completely outdoors, picnic tables under shade, and indoor seating in the brewery. Great views of the surrounding landscape.
… morePumbu
Stopped by this “gourmet” spot in a modified shipping container expecting something special, but left feeling underwhelmed. The food was fine, but not quite worth the high prices or all the buzz. Portions were on the small side, and the flavors didn’t match the excitement from recent coverage. The Washington Post’s food critic gave it a glowing review — perhaps they were on their best game that day. My visit just didn’t measure up to that level.
… morePia Dalal
Must go! It’s nestled in such a picturesque and peaceful location. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Such a unique rustic take on farm to table fine dining without the pretentious vibes. Every plate on the tasting menu was delicious! Take the negative reviews with a grain of salt. Totally disagree with the negative comments/reviews! Highly recommend!
… moreMaros Ivanic
The food was absolutely delicious! We tried the tasting menu and truly enjoyed all the different flavors. The views are beautiful.
… moreMarshall Syahrial
Beautiful hidden gem in Sperryville VA! We went there this past weekend and did the tasting menu. Booked the tasting menu through their Instagram. Walk-ins are welcomed as well.
The restaurant is located next to Penn Druid brewery. It operates out of a metal cargo box lol.
The food is delicious and freshly made. The skewers, lamb leg steak and clafoutis were the highlight of an impressive meal.
The taste of the meals are on par of not beats Michelin starred restaurants.
This place is a must-try if you are traveling in the area.
… moreEmily Harris
To call me a Sumac super fan is an understatement if there ever was one. I’ve been dining at Sumac since almost from the beginning and look forward to each season for fresh flavors and techniques-along with highly anticipated favorites from the prior season reinterpreted for the current year. Dan and his yearly cohort (2023 we are privileged to have chefs Abby, Brandon and Tyler) each bring a unique view of local and foraged food. I have dined at sumac several different times, and each and every time is a special and unique treat. I have enjoyed just getting a couple of dishes from the menu, their tasting menus, the Feast of the Seven Fishes, their new Chef’s Table, and many of their collabs with other chefs from the region with similar ethos and viewpoints. I don’t ever call Sumac a food truck. Rather it is a restaurant in the elements highlighting the best of the Virginian Piedmont. Yes, your meals are served on paper plates*, but they are the most elegant (and compostable!) paper plates I’ve ever seen.
I’m lucky enough to live nearby and get Sumac almost every weekend. The chefs all know what I like (when they have fish collars as a special I’ll hear about it from everyone) and they always ask how everything was. You can really tell how how much they all care for their craft. I look forward to checking out the new menu each Thursday will often plan my weekend when I can get there.
Dan and his wife Abbey have curated and cultivated a special experience in an magnificat location at Pen Druid Fermentation. Come with an open mind and taste some of the best food in the region.
* the courses for the Chef’s Table on Sunday are served on an eclectic range of real plates!
… moremark girsh
Can’t say enough about the creativity, plating and most important flavor of the dishes I enjoyed here. This is not an ordinary food truck at a brewery, this is fine cooking at a brewery.
I really didn’t come here for the beer, but found this place while hunting on google maps for interesting eats.
The roasted carrots with cheese were amazing. Perfectly cooked to keep some crunch. you can taste the hint of smoke (not overpowering) as they are cooked on a wood fire. the cheese was not too heavy and had some sweetness to it. married very well with the carrots and sparkling white wine i was drinking.
the pork belly was too out of this world. cut to a think was that’s not too thin nor super think. seasoned perfectly as as not to be overbearing like in many other places. the greens and other items on the plate along with a piece of belly in one bite is the way to go for sure. had i been here earlier or was hungrier i would have ordered another round for sure.
the strawberry shortcake had roasted strawberries with mint. what a bite. the cakes consistency was not angle cake nor too dense. again worthy of another round.
come here with people (i happened to be alone) and get as many dishes as you can to share. they also have a tasting menus for 2+. not to mention the scenery here is killer too. looking forward to staying in this area next time and exploring the food scene some more.
not cheap but well worth it! a great value if you like taste food versus just eat it.
great job guys, and thank you!!
… moreMark Dembinsky
Deserves hype, just a bit disappointed by the portions/price point. If this was a sit down then price was right, but as more of a food truck. Maybe it is just what I ordered. I will give you the ice cream sandwich was best ever, but the potato wedges no. The pork was good, but mostly bread and toppings, barely any meat
… moreJoey Bentley
Delicious! We got lucky and stopped by Pen Druid Brewery on Sumac’s first day open and have since returned many times to try new menu items. They vary offerings weekly and source nearly all ingredients locally. If you’re out in Shenandoah for a hike, and want creative food and beautiful views look no further. Nice folks to boot!
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