The dinner is not worth the price than Bull and Bones Brewhaus & Grill and  EI Rodeo locating at Blacksburg Square. I ordered a Atlantic Simon ( it looked like farm raised not wild caught as per my seeing at Kroger)  with price of more than $19,00 without any sides in the plate. The same meal at Bull and Bone Brewhaus and Grill is $15 with several sides of a big potato and bread.
In a word, it's not worth of dinner eating as far as I know.
At small town of Blacksburg, American food of Bull and Bone Brewhaus and Mexican food of  EI Rodeo is the best places to go!
Frank
It's hard to write a review for this place. It is either hit or miss. Sometimes, it's great to sit in the booths at the wine bar and drink wine and chat. Their appetizers have always been amazing, but there is just always something "off" about the entrees. What? I'm not sure. They just seem like they could be better. Also, they used to have an awesome wine expert (Courtney) and she left...ever since she quit it just isn't the same.
Review Source:This was my third time trying 622 north. I'm a local, so I keep hoping the potential of this place will happen, but each time, there are little things that let me know the potential for excellence just never gets reached. Loved my Founder's stout, but then they were out of the other beer we ordered. This has happened everytime we've gone. My short ribs were good, but not falling apart good. Â the waiter talked up the new presentation, only they forgot to put the sweat potato lahtki on there, the new presentation, and the manager brought it out on a plate, it was charred with black and the potato was undercooked with crunch to it. Too much stuff in the risotto to even see the risotto and to top it off, the homemade peach/rasp. Pie slice was $8! We're not in NYC and this restaurant doesn't have it together enough to slam a bill with that price tag at the end. Final note, waiter left us with dirty plates to roll his silverware for 15 minutes...we watched him roll everyone while he ignored us and this was before the $8 pie!! So...I think three strikes you're out unless consistency in food and service step up!! While potential is there attention to the fine details is not.
Review Source:My sister talked me into checking out 466's brunch while visiting her at school one weekend. Â I reluctantly said yes thinking this is a small college town, how good can food be? Â Well, it was definitely much better than what I had expected.
The host greeted us as soon as we entered the restaurant, and quickly seated us in a booth. Â Thank god we arrived before the brunch rush hit as suggested by my sister's friends. Â I really enjoyed the homey interior decors which was very welcoming. Â My server was extremely polite and attentive, refiling my coffee whenever it became empty. Â The food was pretty good, though most of the menu items were pretty normal stuff you can get at any other restaurants. Â Perhaps expanding their menu selection with more unique dishes may attract more customers to the restaurant?
Going to try out this place again for dinner on my next visit to Blacksburg, and hope the experience is as good as the last.
I've been twice. I would give this place a bad review if this wasn't Blacksburg, but here we are. This is one of the better places in town. It has a half-way ambitious menu. It is creative. It is fresh. It is even reasonably priced. Brunch is fun. Eggs benedict were decent, omelet was good, french toast with homemade ice cream was yummy and fun, mimosas were weak.
Downside: It is uneven, and the bathroom is disgusting (at least, as of last fall). If this relatively new restaurant get in the swing of things, it can raise the bar in this town.
I'm giving it four stars on the basis of dinner. Brunch was a disappointment. The brunch menu sounded great, lots of interesting southern-inspired choices such as fried trout, shrimp and grits, and a crazy pancake sub consisting of eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, and tomatoes layered between three pancakes. Unfortunately, everything was disappointingly bland. My benedict royale of poached eggs, smoked salmon, avocado, green onion, and bechemel sauce somehow tasted like a plain old egg sandwich without cheese, salt, or pepper. How did the salmon, avocado, green onion, and bechemel disappear? Maybe a different chef from dinnertime, when I have had much better experiences? I wished I had gone to Gillie's instead.
Review Source:Great food, but way too "uppity" for my taste. It's hard for me to find something on the menu that's "normal". But when I do, it is invariably fantastic. Every ingredient they use is top-quality, fresh, in season, and many of the ingredients are local. And they have real chefs. Yes, people, CHEFS. Not cooks: CHEFS. In Blacksburg. Can you believe it? They also have a wine selection you can actually take seriously. Unbelievable.
If the rating were for 622 alone, it'd be a 3, because of the froufrou menu, and because it's outrageously expensive (like, even more than the good food is worth, IMNSHO). But Frank's Bar next door (same building, actually) is a 5 hands-down. So, you know, I averaged.
Frank's is cheap, with a great menu all its own. (The Roosevelt hot dog is juicy and charred and crisp on the outside and beefy on the inside and just all-around fantabulous. The same chefs make Frank's bar food as make 622's fancy food, btw, only for a fraction of the price. :-D) But the drinkin'... Ahh, the drinkin'! I don't drink much, but my friends do, and this place knows how to mix a drink! Best white russian in town. Friends say the beer is great, too.
The staff is super down-to-earth, very cool and laid back. They like locals and regulars. The clientele is mostly townies and grad students. This really isn't the place for undergrads. It's "divey"--in a good way. Pool tables, tvs, weekly live music and comedy. And speaking of live music: The Boatmen play here every first Thursday night of the month, and they are AWESOME. They're worth three times their cover. Check 'em out!
622 North has a reputation as being one of the more fancy restaurants in the Blacksburg area and I certainly can not argue with that. The waiters have always been polite and well knowledge on the dishes being served that night or the wine/beer pairings that would complement your dish. That being said, the food itself has disappointed my high expectations.
Review Source:I came here with a large group of friends and they were very accommodating. Â Normally, they don't make reservations on Fridays and Saturdays, however, they still reserved a table for me on a Friday - so I was able to have my Birthday Dinner there. I ended up getting a delicious chorrizo burger as well as a couple drinks. Â There was a brilliant pianist playing, which added to the classy feel of the restaurant. I'd recommend it to those that like a high-class dining experience that doesn't require a jacket.
Review Source:This 4-star review is the rounded-up average of the 2.5-star bar on the side of the building, visited at comedy night, and the 5-star brunch spot, visited on a Sunday afternoon.
The comedy night was pretty irritating; the bouncer proceeded to YELL at everyone in the bar for an hour straight, delaying the show. He then announced raffle results for a local fundraiser. Now, I understand the philanthropic reason for the raffle, but it could have been handled MUCH more smoothly and shouldn't have all been announced at once, before the already-late show. The first two acts were not particularly special but I wasn't expecting Demetri Martin... The last act was decent but the comedian was a bit too smarmy for my taste. Raunchy isn't ALWAYS funny, you know?
Now, onto the BEST BRUNCH EVER.
Cream-cheese-and-raspberry stuffed brioche french toast with key lime pie ice cream. Visualize it. Yeah it was THAT good. The ice cream was mild but interesting, with pie crust bits inside, and a nice bright green color (in the good way...). The french toast itself was hot, so the cream-cheese and raspberry goodness was melty and wonderful. The orange juice was thumbs down, expensive and small, but not a big deal. My friends enjoyed their various egg dishes and such, but oh man, that french toast was so good. Oh! The biscuits were very good, too (very similar to Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits).
we had a very nice dinner at 622 north on a recent trip to Blacksburg. They had a seasonal 3 course menu that you could also order a la carte from with some very interesting choices. They have a nice selection of wines by the glass and bottle, and seemed to have a good selection of beers on tap as well. There weren't a lot of people there when we stopped in on Thursday night, and we had no problems with slow service as some of the other reviewers have mentioned.
We started with the cheese board which was quite large for the price, with 3 kinds of cheese, grapes, walnuts, dried apricots. baguette slices and balsamic honey. The balsamic honey sounded very interesting, but just tasted like honey. Â There was quite a large bowl of it on the plate, I'm not sure why...?
We followed that with one of the selections from the special menu, a sauteed calamari and shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce over a lemon risotto with prosciutto cracklings and the crab cakes. The crab cakes were good, but we were a little disappointed that the black bean puree they were served on was cold (like icy cold) and the mashed potatoes that came with them, while very tasty, were cold as well. The shrimp and calamari dish was fabulous though!
We took a peek in the wine bar on the way out and it looked really cozy with white leather couches and a beautiful bar. It looked like a great spot to enjoy a glass 9or bottle!) of wine and an appetizer.
Inside porch decor. Â Pleasant enough except for surly service from a male waiter. Â After the poor service, we found a compulsory tip of 20% for our party of six. Â I called the restaurant later and asked if this policy was on the menu; Â they said it was not. Â The custom of the country is 15% and sometimes 18%, but 622 North encourages their servers to do the least for the most. Â Bad idea.
Review Source:622 North is one of the nicer upscale restaurants in Blacksburg (if not the only one because it's such a small town). I've had plenty of great meals here. I love how the menu changes weekly based on what is fresh and in season. The dishes are also a nice change of pace from your regular steak and potatoes. I'd call their style classic, creative, and eclectic all in one! I'd recommend to get whatever their special of the week is, which can be found on the large chalkboard menu on the wall next to the piano (or you can just ask your server). Some of my past favorites have been their soft-shell crab appetizer and their bacon-wrapped duck. I've also had the crab cake which is delicious, as well as their spinach artichoke dip. I can't remember all the appetizers I've tried but I don't remember not liking one. When it comes to desserts, I loved when they had the panna cotta with fresh berries and their lemon cheesecake was perfect. Love the ambiance as well!
The only bad thing about this place is that the service can be a little slow at times. And for first timers, make sure you go around the side of the building to enter, don't go through the first door because that is the bar side of the restaurant, which is completely different!
I would definitely try this restaurant if you haven't gotten the chance to :)
If I could give this place a smaller rating I would.
I have frequented 622 North on numerous occasions since their opening. When they first opened I (and my adult friends) were very excited to have what we hoped would be a classy, adult, restaurant/wine bar that we could go to for all of our celebrations, luncheons, birthday parties, etc. However, what we found instead was an understaffed restaurant with over priced food whose owner does not appreciate the residents of Blacksburg who support locally run businesses.
When you first walk into 622 North there is rarely anyone at the front door to greet you and I have had to walk all the way back to the kitchen on several occassions in order to find an employee that could seat us. Once seated, there never seems to be more than 1 or 2 waitstaff therefore the service is terrible and you can expect to wait at least 15 minutes for a greeting and a glass of water. The food is mediocre to bad and is definitely overpriced for the area and what they have to offer.
But the worst part of the whole place is the owner, Frank Perkovich. My party of 8 adult women had an unfortunate incident with one of the staff recently and when we emailed Mr. Perkovich to convey our issue we were met with a response so unprofessional and rude that it was hard to read. However, Mr. Perkovich made it very clear that he does not value the people of Blacksburg who have supported his business since their opening.
Needless to say, Mr. Perkovich has now succeeded in losing the support of my family, friends, wine tasting group, gourmet group and other civic organizations to which I belong. As a matter of fact, we will no longer be frequenting his other restaurant either.
I've been to 622 North around 20 times since they opened in the former Bogen's Steakhouse. Â I've explored almost the entire dinner menu, and haven't had a bad experience yet. Â The pizzas are a highlight, but the salads, burgers, pastas, and meat cuts are all great, too. Â My lady enjoys occasionally coming here after work for appetizers and drinks (favorites include the spinach-artichoke dip and potato rounds). Â They have a great wine selection, and a rotating choice of high-quality beer (draft and bottled). Â Service is the best and most professional in Blacksburg (which isn't saying much, but is still worth saying). Â
622 North started serving weekend brunch a few months ago, and it's already a winner. Â While the eggs benedict was surprisingly bland and tough, everything else I've tried (e.g. omelets, biscuits and gravy, the enormous "pancake club") has been great. Â They also serve the best bloody mary in town.
We'll be back!
After more than a year's hiatus, I've visited 622 North three times in the last month; twice for dinner, and once for Sunday Brunch. Â The Restaurant is now much improved over the opening, really hitting it's stride. Â Main courses are excellent--my last was quail fried in a light cornmeal batter. Â The risotto cake appetizer was excellent. For brunch I had the house version of eggs benedict with cappicola instead of canadian bacon. Â I am looking forward to returning and to trying one of the Prix Fixe "Market menu" meals. Â I agree with Jacob R. that this restaurant now offers the highest level of dining in Blacksburg. All they need to do now is get rid of the tacky plastic "coca-cola" water glasses from the previous establishment (Bogen's).
Review Source:This place is outstanding, and is most likely the best place to eat in Blacksburg.
Anyways, so I was attending a business conference at VT for the week (with my attractive, flirty female coworker of course - I try to take her everywhere).
The first thing I notice is the mix-and-match 4 course meal for $30! You get to pick swordfish, snapper, pork loin, ribeye, or whatever the menu has that day, and match it with any soup you want, some scallops or a salad, and have your choice of desert. You get a LOT of great food (the taste and aesthetics are both excellent) for what I consider to be a reasonable price for a 4-course meal. There's also your typical burgers and whatnot served here as well, which were also good. Â From the dining area you can also see into the beautiful mountain scenery and watch the sunset.
My coworker and I shared a bottle of Gehrwurtstresomething Riesling (the wine and beer menu is massive, with many local flavors), which got us pretty buzzed, and all the better because our company is paying for the entire trip!
However, the best part was our waitress, Harmony. She was just "WOW." Â Some servers just give your service, but Harmony was outstanding. This girl must really enjoy her job because I have never seen a waitress so friendly, funny and personable. Â We actually came back a second night that week, and she sat down at our table with us and talked about what bars she goes to and how much she likes dubstep and how her Robert Miles CDs were stolen (I love Robert Miles btw). Hell, she flirted with me more than my flirty coworker did. I was about half a glass shy from asking her if she wanted to come back to my hotel room when her shift was over.
Bottom line: come here, eat, be merry, and chat with Harmony. Oh, and the restaurant is actually a haunted house (some lady pushed her sister down the stairs and killed her) which was converted into the restaurant. Awesome.
So we came back to try the main dining area. First thing I noticed was the menu was slightly different than what was available on the Franks side and the list of drafts had changed. We ate from the Chefs Table menu, which was a choice of appetizer, salad, and entree for a set price. Everything was pretty good, except the main dish. I'd ordered Jerk Pork, and was expecting something with flavor and seasoning, not a very mild almost tasteless clump of meat. The sides were good, the appetizer was good, and the salad fine. My wife didn't have any complaints or compliments on her main entree, a shrimp pasta. I don't know I want to give them a third try, considering the price.
Review Source:What a find in Blacksburg! Â In all honesty, i have only been to the wine bar area but the overall atmosphere is very unique to the area. Â The "house" is divided into 3 main area's - main restaurant, wine/beer bar and a regular bar with pool tables/tv's/etc (which is seperated for noise purposes). Â They have a piano player that sits in the main dining area that can also be heard in the wine bar.
I have been to the wine bar on 2 different occasions and both have been very good experiences. Â Within the wine bar, they have booths, tables as well as a few leather couches/chairs.
The service is very good. Â The hostess was very nice and explained their layout and then took me to the requested wine bar area. Â Both times i have sat in the leather sofa section. Â Not only did the server check on me quite often, the hostess came by on occasion to make sure everything was all right.
For food, i have only had the appitizers. Â I have had the spinach artichoke dip and the buffalo chicken flatbread pizza. Â Both were really good and seemed very fresh. Â I have seen entree's ordered within the wine bar area and they have each looked very good as well.
The wine list has lots of whites and reds to choose from. Â The hostess mentioned that they have a few staples but they also rotate the list quite often. Â The wines are priced very fair which allows you to venture out and try different styles.
Overall, i rate this a great experience in Blacksburg. Â It definitely different from other restaurants in the area and its obvious from their attention to service that they are trying hard to succeed!
Wow, what a wonderful restaurant. Â The building is beautiful. Â The seating is wonderfully laid out. Â And the pianist is fantastic.
Now.... to the food. Â I had the Papa's Penne. Â Absolutely fantastic. Â Everything was made to give my taste buds one of the finest meals they've ever had the pleasure of having. Â Wonderful wine selection, great selection of craft beers. Â All I can really say is wow. Â This place definitely won me over.
The food was very unique, tasty, and reasonably priced. This is not your typical Applebees menu. They also have a modest selection of draft beers; I had a Bell's Oberon, which I'd never had before, and it was excellent. The wait staff, however, was harried and stretched too thin. We went for lunch, and while they didn't appear to be too busy, we had to get our own menus and spent a lot of time waiting to order. Don't know if that was typical, but it certainly wasn't ideal.
Review Source:My experience was nothing like the two previous ones.
Wait staff was really good. We didn't wait long for our food, and the suggestions for food were spot on. I loved the potato appetizer (don't remember the name of it now, but more than one wait staff said we made the right choice). I was more than pleased with the main dish I got, soft-shell crab, cheesy polenta and asparagus. Yum!
We got dessert too, Â cheese cake with a strawberry sauce. Pretty standard, but lighter than most that I've had in the past. We also got ice cream with it (and an extra scope from our server). The wine is good too! The list isn't as long as I've seen in other restaurants/wine bars, but that's understandable for a place that just opened about 3 weeks ago.
I've been really excited to visit 622 North since I heard they were opening - Blacksburg needs a good place that isn't a bar or sandwich shop. Â A recent trip to 622 North tells me that, at least for now, we're still waiting.
Arriving at 7pm, we were seated outside on the patio - a nice place to sit overlooking Main Street, for sure. Â The restaurant wasn't full at the time, and we placed orders. Â After an hour, the restaurant was much fuller ... but still no meals. Â We were enjoying ourselves and so the delay wasn't terribly inconvenient, but we certainly wondered what was taken so long. Â The server didn't have anything to offer - they don't serve table bread, and he couldn't provide any explanation. Â After TWO hours, the meals finally came, and were underwhelming at best. Â Everyone's asked why we stayed so long - some within our party knew others who had helped start the restaurant, and we wanted to support that. Â
I've heard that they weren't prepared for the "grand opening" that weekend, that it was slated to be a week later, but nevertheless there are some kinks to be worked out, and a menu to be tweaked. Â Here's to better reviews here on out.
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