Great ambiance and the server was very nice, but the quality of service was definitely lacking in some areas. Our bread came out after our entrees. Service overall was very slow. I was there on a Friday night and there appeared to be only one server working. Also, the dessert I ordered, the molten lava cake, said it came with ice cream, but when our server brought it out there was no ice cream with it. I asked if it usually came with ice cream and our server said it did but they were out. I feel like this is something that should have been mentioned before I ordered the dessert.
Review Source:Small, Small little bar inside this place which is fun to stop in for a drink before you head over to the Red Fox Inn for dinner. Â Yes, they have dinner here, but it is worth walking across the street. Â
The service is decent, the bartenders are nice, you can tell they usually just serve beer because they do not know a super lot about wine or mixed drinks, but everyone is very nice.
Stopped here on a Saturday after a strenuous day of wine tasting in the Middleburg area. We shared the Truffle Parmesan Fries, Mini Lump Crab Cakes and the Fried Oysters. Each were excellent. Â The fries were a perfect portion for a our party of five and the oysters and crab cakes were best split between two people. The crab cakes didn't have a lot of filler and if were staying for more than appetizers, I would have ordered them as an entree.The service was exceptional. Our waiter was very friendly, knew the menu and gave thoughtful recommendations on what to order. I'd highly recommend trying this place if you are in the area.
Review Source:Don't go here when they are switching over to dinner. We rolled up at 3:30, sat down, ordered wine and figured out what we wanted to eat for lunch. Then we were told we could only order appetizers, salad and soup. We were not happy because someone should've told us before we sat down starving. We had crab cakes (two small balls for $14) and I had a Caesar salad which was good but only the size of a side salad for $8 or so. The food we had was pretty good but not enough for the cost. Very dissatisfied
Review Source:I had really good expectations. Â That's the way is was suppose to be? Right? Â I have scoured yelp! Google reviews, even trip advisor. Â After all, this was suppose to be our parent's night out. Â
Our daycare holds, every two months, a 'Parents Night Out' where we drop our little ones off at the school for pizza and a movie for a few hours and us parents go out for a dinner without my impatient toddler and jumpy newborn.
My husband and I wanted to try a place to eat that was above our normal Bob Evans type dinner - since they tolerate our kids. Â We chose the Fox's Den Tavern because we wanted to finally see Middleburg, and the ratings were above average. Plus it was one of the few restaurants that didn't have an abundance of seafood on the menu - my one allergy.
We made reservations in advance. Â After dropping off our kids, we drove about 30 minutes down Rt. 50 to Middleburg. Â We parked and arrived right at our coveted time. Upon arriving, I was pushed out of the way by a male patron, who must have been a local and a regular to be seated before us, even though we were patiently waiting there first. Â The waitress asked us for our name, and when she checked the book we saw our name had been crossed out and our table had been given away. Â We wanted a nice adult semi-romantic dinner. Â Instead of the white linen tablecloth dinner we had been expecting, we were placed at a table in the bar area. I turned to my husband and said 'well, at least we have a table and don't have to eat in the arm chairs and the coffee table area'. Â
Once seated, the countdown began. Â We were on a time limit before we had to return to the school to pick up our children. Â After being seated and given our menus, we waited 25 minutes before our order was taken for water and wine. Â Granted, from what we could gather there were only two waitresses for the entire tavern...they might have been understaffed. My husband had to flag someone down. Â I enquired if what was fried of mixed with shellfish...turns out a good deal of the menu, which wasn't too bad as they had other good options. Â After ordering our wine, it took another 10-15 minutes before we could even order from the menu, it was that hard to flag someone down. Â
From the bar area we were able to view the area of the tavern we had hope to sit in. Over on the other side, tables who had been seated after us already had eaten their appetizer and received their main course, whereas we just managed to order our meal. Water and wine had already been refilled. Â Patrons at the bar had received better attention than us. Â My husband and I speculated that since we were from out of town, obviously not part of the Middleburg town establishment, or maybe we didn't look like money lined our pockets enough to warrant the excellent attention and service the other patrons in the tavern received.
The appetizer was ok. Â My husband was happy with his salad. Â I had the soup because it was one of the few items that wasn't cooked with shellfish or had elements that would be fried with seafood. Â My one happiness was the soup was not salty. Â It was seasoned just right.
As for the main, I had the risotto with wild mushrooms. Â The rice was mushy and overcooked, but the entree itself had great flavor. My husband ordered the red snapper, which looked fantastic on the plate but when his fork when into it, the entire inside was raw and cold. Â We had to wait about 10 minutes before we could flag the waitress down to let her know. Â The fish was sent back to the kitchen and returned. Â It was still raw in the middle, but at this point we had been in the Fox's Den Tavern for over an hour and half and needed to allow enough time to drive back down 50 in time. Â We skipped desert and asked for the bill. Â My husband's fish was taken off the bill since it was raw the first time and not cooked all the way when sent back.
Overall, I felt the wait staff really needed another person on duty. We felt slighted that parties that arrived after us received faster and better attention than we did. Â The whole establishment had the feeling that the more money and influence in the town of Middleburg you had, the better attention you received. Â Such a shame. We were also asked to test out this eating establishment and refer our experience back to our co-workers and friends who have never been to Middleburg. Â Sadly I have to say this time I cannot recommend it unless you have the local influence and air of money to speed up your service, because that is the impression we received. Â
Upon departing two guys who were outside smoking said goodnight to us and started to laugh. Â They were part of the kitchen staff from my guess and it makes me seriously wonder if they did something to our food since they were laughing.
I have visited Fox's Den Tavern on five occasions since it changed from the Hidden Horse Tavern to Fox's Den. When it first opened, the decor, food and service were wonderful. After my last visit, I will go to another restaurant, probably Hunter's Head just a couple of miles further west with much better quality. To start, I was waiting by the host/hostess booth for a table when a man directly across from me in the kitchen  just feet away from the booth shouted "Get out of my f*cking way!" to another kitchen staff member. He did not seem to notice or care that a customer was clearly visible only feet away from him. After a very short time, I was seated. I noticed that the waitstaff passing by were very young, one verging on becoming a teenager. I was impressed by their effort and willingness to do a good job. I did not judge them on their age, I was only disappointed that their training seemed minimal. When served my drink, the glass had several large marks of lip gloss on it from the previous guest which appeared as if someone had hastily tried to wipe it off before putting my drink in it. It was also clearly greasy on the outside where one would hold it in their hand. I pointed this out to the waitress and asked to replace this drink for a bottled beverage which she did without hesitation. I hope they properly train the staff as expected to look at glasses, plates, silverware, etc. for cleanliness and that the food ordered is correct before going out. These are basic and common restaurant practices, nothing goes out before being checked. I ordered the half sandwich and soup, grilled cheese on wheat and butternut squash soup. The sandwich came out with white bread and the soup was lumpy and so heavy on nutmeg that it overwhelmed the squash and cream. If you are easily impressed by a Middleburg zip code and a horse theme, then this is the place for you. For serious foodies, go to Hunter's Head or the Red Fox Inn.
Review Source:Middleburg, VA, has been our destination the first Saturday in December for 15 years running now, as it's Middleburg's "Christmas in Middleburg" celebration. Â Starts with the Middleburg Hunt riding down Main Street along with their beautiful hounds, lots of shopping & a wonderful lunch, & the Christmas parade - redolent with floats, more horses, & dogs. Â A festive all-day event that we really enjoy every year.
Every year we've always traditionally had lunch at the "Back Street Café", but sadly they closed their doors end of December 2011.  So this year a new lunch venue was needed.  Had yet to try "The Fox's Den Tavern", which took the place of another of our favorites - "Hidden Horse Tavern" - a year or so ago, so we decided we'd give them a try.  We'd never made lunch reservations for Middleburg Christmas before, but given that "Back Street Café" was now gone, figured it might be a good idea since obviously all of Back Street's fans would also be looking for a new lunch spot.  So last Friday I phoned - realizing it was last minute - & spoke to Angela, who first informed me that they'd been booked up solid for two weeks already.  Oh well.  I thanked her, & told her my tale of woe re: Back Street Café, & how we weren't really fans of the other Middleburg lunch spots.  She asked me how many were in our party, & when I told her "just two", she asked me to hold & re-checked the book.  And hallelujah - she did find a squeeze-in opening for us at 1 p.m.!!!!  I was thrilled!!!  I threatened to kiss her - lol!!
We arrived around 10 minutes early, & they did have a large sign & someone manning the door proclaiming "RESERVATIONS ONLY". Â They've really done a nice job re-doing the interior - kept the flavor of the place (it's an old historic building), but spruced it up nicely with antiques & antique-like furnishings. Â Of course due to the festivities of the day, it was a madhouse, but they seated us temporarily on a pillowed antique leather sofa & offered us menus & drinks while we waited for our table to clear. Â After watching a few cocktails go by, I felt compelled to order a "Bloody Mary", & it was the best damn "Bloody Mary" I've EVER had. Â Perfectly spicy, perfect amount of horseradish, garnished with both lime & lemon wedges, 3 of the largest stuffed olives I've ever seen impaled on a long toothpick, & served in the traditional TALL glass. Â I was SO tempted to order a 2nd one, but really didn't want to be staggering around town in the middle of the afternoon - lol!
Once seated, we started by sharing an appetizer of  "Fried Oysters with Parmesan Cheese With a Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade" ($9) - 7 medium-size oysters in a  Parmesan-laced cornmeal crust, perfectly fried in every way.  Remoulade was nicely spicy.
For entrees, hubby had the "Albacore Tuna Melt with Sharp Cheddar Cheese served on Marbled Rye" ($9) & I had the "Smoked Turkey Reuben" - with Honey Mustard Sauerkraut & house-made Thousand Island Dressing ($8) - also on marble rye. Â Both orders came with dill pickle chips & a small pile of lengthwise-sliced house-made "waffle" potato chips.
First impression - if you're looking for a thick deli-type sandwich, these ain't it. Â Very thin. Â In fact, so thin that we couldn't tell one from the other when our waitress accidentally switched our orders. Â It wasn't until we bit into them that we realized we had each others orders. Â But the sandwiches were so good, that we ended up just switching sandwich halves so we'd each get to enjoy some of both. Â The Honey Mustard "sauerkraut" on mine wasn't really sauerkraut, but was so good that even my sauerkraut-hating husband loved it. Â As for the waffle chips, they were a bust. Â Overcooked (several were black) & no seasoning at all. Â And no salt or pepper shakers on any of the tables to add some.
Service (& free entertainment thanks to the loud  table of parade-float "nurses" at the next table) was FABULOUS - especially due to the madhouse-environment of a festival day.  And because we'd had to wait a bit for our table, our lovely waitress (I do so wish I'd gotten her name - petite pretty brunette) comped my "Bloody Mary".  Totally unexpected & unnecessary, but endearing nonetheless.
Bottom line: Â A REALLY nice lunch for $26.00 before tax & tip. Â Even if my wonderful "Bloody Mary" hadn't been comped, still a bargain. Â We'll DEFINITELY be back, not only for lunch, but to try dinner as well.
On a recent weekend the restaurant was booked completely. Â The outdoor area was closed but they were willing to accommodate us since we were willing to sit outside. Â The inside area looks a little cramped but the outside area was very pleasant to sit at on a sunny day. Â I recommend their crabcakes which are made with basically no filler and light breadcrumbs. Â The breadcrumbs were like Panko. Â I also recommend their cauliflower soup with scallop. Â This is the best restaurant in the area as far as food quality that I visited so far. Â Service was good.
Review Source:The ambience is great; bit of old world charm. Â The food is absolutely phenomenal and nicely presented. Â Unfortunately, the service is somewhat slow and quaint is an understatement when it comes to elbow room. Â I do appreciate unhurried service; however, I expect to be greeted promptly after being seated and to have my beverage refreshed before I finish my meal. Â I also appreciate quaint cozy seating; however, I would rather not sit as close to the table next to me as I do fellow parishioners in a Church pew. Â Go for the food, but don't expect to have intimate conservations with your party (unless intimate for you includes the table next to you) and plan for plenty of time.
Review Source:I recently ate lunch at the Fox's Den Tavern in Middleburg, Virginia. It's a charming, casual little restaurant in a very pretty town. The service was friendly and polished, and everyone in our group thought the food was fantastic. The grilled country ham and swiss sandwich was delicious and a perfect match for the chicken, vegetable, sorrel soup. The chicken salad sandwich was outstanding. Both were accompanied with superb house-made waffle cut potato chips  -- they were crispy and light as air. The goat cheese salad was another winner. The prices were extremely reasonable too.
We are going to make a point of traveling to Middleburg often just to eat at the Fox's Den Tavern.
Should you find yourself in Middleburg, and suddenly overwhelmed with the horse/fox theme, please write this restaurant's name on your hand.
It's worth a visit.
My mother, sister, and I stumbled across this place after striking out at several antique stores in Middleburg (because our aesthetic is decidedly un-Hunt Country. Don't ask why we were here). Unlike the rest of the shops in Middleburg, the menu offers reasonably priced comfort-y foods. Think hearty sandwiches, soups, and salads. The menu is creative and seasonable enough, and while the decor may throw you (dark wood, delicate china), it's casual enough to enjoy a leisurely lunch.
In short: it offers enough chicness for city-folk while still appealing to the sensibilities of country mice.
Cute interior, sunny patio, decent service, and good food (try the chicken salad or tuna melt; parmesan truffle fries are a must)...all of which unfortunately comes with borderline racist and homophobic obnoxiousness on the part of the owners and their friends, who recently seemed incapable of controlling themselves while downing champagne on the patio.
Review Source:My husband and I recently moved to the area and really wanted to try a Middleburg restaurant for dinner. We had driven through the town a couple of times and it just looked so charming! Both sets of parents were in town this weekend and I decided on Fox's Den Tavern for dinner on Saturday to celebrate my birthday a couple of weeks early while everyone was in town.
I saw the reviews were good on Yelp and the menu looked great. Nice, but not too fancy-schmancy for my picky mom. I made reservations on Friday for Saturday night with no problem. We arrived just on time and were seated immediately. We were all in awe of the decor--how tiny, old, rustic, etc. it was. Charming!
We ordered Chesapeake fries and salads for appetizers, which everyone seemed to enjoy. For entrees, my mom and I both got the Pepper & Mustard Crusted Boneless Rib-eye--WOW! So delicious. My husband got the Lobster Mac & Cheese and loved it. My dad got the trout to which he said "WOW, delicious!". My in-laws both got the crab cakes which they loved as well, so the main dishes were 5 stars!
A couple of desserts were ordered--mango sorbet for my dad, which he enjoyed, creme brulee for the in-laws, which they enjoyed, and the Bailey's chocolate cheesecake for me. The waitress had heard it was my birthday and put a candle in it which was very thoughtful.
The reason for the 1-star deduction was just a couple of minor things. 1) My dad ordered oysters for an appetizer after hearing they were a special only to find out a couple of minutes later that they had no oyster knife. So, no oysters. 2) My husband ordered a Guinness only to find out it was the last of the keg. He got 1 glass out of it, but had to make a switch later on. Same for my dad--he ordered some special Rye beer that the waitress was talking up. He ended up really enjoying it, but then that keg ran out too.
The service was great, I had no problems as other Yelpers seemed to have had. I don't know the name of our waitress, but she was lovely. Everyone else was more than friendly and very attentive. I would agree that this place is not good for children of any age, so plan ahead.
Lovely place in Middleburg. After apple picking we stopped in Middleburg to grab some food and decided on the Fox's Den. Yum.
First off the service was wonderful. I felt like I was at a friends house for lunch. Started with the fried oysters and ordered the smoked turkey ruben. Both were great. I love small town places like this one.
Makes me not want to come back to Northern VA!
Have been here twice in daytime...a very enjoyable time with good food. Eggs benedict the first time, a heaping club sandwich the second. Very pleasant atmosphere, well worth a stop. I'd give it 4 stars, but feel that just going off a sandwich and eggs i don't have enough to judge by.
One note...with all due respect to the person with a baby who wasn't served, some restaurants like to focus on adult customers so everyone can enjoy a quiet, adult-oriented meal. Just as I wouldn't take a date to Chuckee Cheese for dinner, some places are not for kids.
It was a lazy afternoon and I was still woozy from the wine tasting. We found our way here after seeing so many restaurants. We ducked into this place after seeing the sign on the street. The entrance is around the corner, not where the sign is.
The decor inside is cozy and cute. There's a whole horeseback riding motif they have going in there and its really endearing.
We were told to sit anywhere we liked, so we sat all the way at the end of the dining room, which isn't very big. I like that about this place. Very cozy.
A woman came over to give us water. I assumed she was our server, but she wasn't. She was, however, very nice. She suggested we have the fries with truffle oil and parmesan cheese as an appetizer. It didn't take too long for them to come out. My goodness! They were soooooo good. I'm now a snob when it comes to fries. Now, I'll be holding up the McDonald's drive thru until they produce truffle oil for their fries.
Next, we were given 2 slices of bread and some whipped butter that was served in a cordial glass. The butter was sweet and creamy and went well with the bread.
For my meal, I opted for the lemon chicken. Boyfriend got the jumbo lump crab cakes.
My chicken was a very tender breast filet topped with a light lemon sauce and capers. On the side, there was a mound of fresh mashed potatoes and asparagus topped with shredded carrots. Everything was cooked perfectly.
Boyfriend's crabcakes were amazing! Holy $hit! These crabcakes were as big as baseballs! And there were 2. Boyfriend had no room for his mashed potatoes at the end of it all.
I wish there were more places like this. Emphasis on atmosphere, they make you feel like family and the food is just out of this world!
We were able to have a nice romantic meal and it didn't hurt that the food was so good. We'll certainly be back!
I am in LOVE with this place! Â I went for the first time back in October during their opening weekend. Â We happened to stumble upon it after having a few drinks down at the Red Horse Tavern. Â Other than running out of quite a few wines, I wouldn't have known it was their opening weekend at all. Â But we did have an amazing server, so I'm sure that was part of it. Â
The decor is really cozy. Â Antiques, big comfy couches to sit on in the bar area, candles, and a wood burning fireplace. Â
I just went again this weekend, and both times the food and service were excellent. Â We had the same server, Roberta, and she is amazing. Â The owners are very friendly as well, and love to answer questions or talk about anything you may want to talk about. Â The bartenders are also very personable and fun. Â So far I've had their filet and lobster mac and cheese for entrees, and butternut squash soup and gorgonzola truffle fries for appetizers. Â All of it was delicious! Â I can't wait to go back...
The Fox's Den Tavern resides in the space of the former Hidden Horse Tavern.
Typically I don't patronize a restaurant that is newly opened as they always seem wrought full of opportunities for a bad experience. Â In the case of the Fox's Den Tavern, my instincts were wrong. Â After being open only 8 days, our party of four had a WONDERFUL experience. Â It started a bit less-than-stellar with my wife's Cosmopolitan being a bit too rich in alcohol and no flavor but it was addressed quickly and professionally. Â Our server, Richelle, possessed a dining room presence of which I am not accustomed in Middleburg. Â She swept in and out, engaging our table while knowing when it was time to move on. Â Definitely a professional - something that is occasionally lacking in Middleburg restaurants.
The menu was creative and small, reflecting the chef's desire to be flexible with seasonal ingredients and able to express a bit of whimsy. Â Richelle told us that pieces of the menu change on a daily basis - THAT will keep us coming back. Â As for the food, our party ordered duck, fried oysters (appetizer for meal), NY strip, and a pan seared trout. Â Looking on the menu we noticed an appetizer of french fries with truffles and Parmesan cheese - my memory harkened back to my days eating at The Capitol Grille! Â Instead of making these an appetizer, we ordered 2 servings of the fries with dinner. Â They were served in small cast iron tubs - very neat - and tasted wonderful. Â They were a bit limp and oily, but the taste combination easily overcame this small shortcoming. Â But I digress. Â Our meals were all fantastic; the duck perfectly cooked; the steak medium rare was awesome and was accompanied by a wonderful onion and wine reduction; the seared trout was flavorful and cooked perfectly; Â the oysters were tasty hearty.
The best things about this experience are the prices. Â The trout - $16, the 12 oz NY strip - 18, can't remember the duck, but you get my drift. Â These are awesome prices for the quality of food and absolutely wonderful decor. Â We will definitely bring local and out of town friends to this new and refreshing restaurant.
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