“ I took my Nephew for his birthday dinner. The food was so flavorful. We each had the four course tasting menus. We ordered different things so we could sample more things and we were not disappointed. Everything was delicious and We will definitely be back. Try it out if you are in Staunton. Make sure to make reservations. The place is small and so quaint ”

“ We stopped in tonight after touring a nearby wedding venue and were so glad the venue owner recommended this to us. The Shack is a super cute little spot in Staunton. It's a perfect date night spot, nice dinner out with parents, etc. the decor and seating are simple but there's still a cool vibe to the place. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and very attentive. Now for the food. YUM! I knew it would be good after reading the head chef had multiple James Beard Award nominations and after seeing the small menus. The menu changed (idk how often) but they do a few things so right. If we are ever back in the area we will return. Everything was very reasonably priced as well. ”

“ It's literally a small shack, but that's part of the appeal. It feels like you're in your great-aunt's kitchen. I tried this spot based on the recommendation of a friend out in Bristol. I have the best friends. Their menu is small and interesting. They offer a variety of small plates, tapas-size pastas, veggies, a burger, and a handful of pizzas. The food is homemade and highlights the local growers and makers in the Appalachia. I note this because you can definitely tell. My meal: -- Ginger Margarita: strong with subtle spice -- Crispy Chicken Wings: sorghum and ginger vinegar, fermented leek ranch. The wings were crispy as described but I was expecting some breading; however, texture-wise, these were better than breaded wings. Some spice would've been a nice complement to the vinegar flavor. The ginger was missing in action. A little hot sauce (maybe Truff?) would've paired well. The ranch was top notch, so I was disappointed to see it missing (and one of the wings I started) when they packaged my leftovers. -- Ricotta Tortelloni: charred and smoked onion butter, sage, balsamic. Amazing. Perfectly al dente and fresh with subtle yet rich flavors. -- Farmer's Pie: I was in the mood for some pepperoni which can be added to any of their pizzas except tonight's special, the Farmer's Pie. Since the server talked it up so nicely and because specials are ephemeral, I ordered it without trepidation. It was so fresh and unique, topped with nettle pesto, flowers, veggies, and some cheeses. Fantastic. -- Black Walnut Gelato: a vanilla-based gelato. It wasn't as soft and creamy as gelato usually is, but I didn't mind. The walnuts are incorporated into the gelato so you won't find any pieces to actively chew. It gave the gelato such an interesting and complex flavor. I really enjoyed it and was sad I was too full to finish. I enjoyed the vibe overall, from the tunes, to the down-home decor, to the intimacy of the dining room. It's the perfect spot for a solo dinner or a date. ”

“ Destination meal. Have been looking forward to this reservation for weeks, read about it, talked about it , and now I've enjoyed it. Thursday night is the best night because it is the lowest volume of customers. The service was amazing. The food was fun, n tasty--it was definitely an event. ”

“ I was too busy enjoying the food to grab photos if that says something. The amuse bouche was a great start - pot licker broth, crispy pie ears lettuce wraps, and pickled beats. All three were delish accompanied by one of the best old fashioned I've had in a long time. The rest of courses proved to be equally delish - especially the pasta which we added the truffle upgrade too - they were very generous with the truffles! We opted for the wine pairing with the meal - the wines paired wonderfully with the food with the exception of the pasta course which they quickly substituted out another wine for which was greatly appreciated. The atmosphere was intimate and cute - a great place for a date night. I'd definitely go back and I'm excited for the new concept they'll be opening nearby at a b&b where the tasting menu will move to. I'd highly recommend giving the shack a try. ”

“ The Shack is just wonderful. We had the tasting menu along with the wine pairings. William was an outstanding server and representative of The Shack. Professional and so informative. Dinner was phenomenal and worth every penny. We loved getting the full experience. Service and food was exquisite. I highly recommend for anyone in the Shenandoah Valley. Thanks Shack, we loved it! ”

“ We had a wonderful dinner at The Shack a few weeks ago! They have two seatings. We did the early seating with a 5 course tasting menu. We each ordered each option so that we could try everything. I did the wine pairing for us both to share, while my husband also ordered some local cider. The menu was very vegetable-forward- only one course had meat. But everything tasted fresh and clean but still interesting. Service was solid and our waiter was friendly. The place did get a little loud- if they could find some way to incorporate some sound dampening in the room, I think it would go a long way. The price was reasonable and I'd definitely recommend folks give this place a try for a special dinner! ”

“ See photo for pricing $$$. Meal served in courses. Two options for each course. Unusual preparations and ingredients. Favorites are the duck and paper thin ham. Most fun was the roe topping on homemade spaghetti. Best bite was a sweet cube with 'golden milk' after the dessert plate. Only open on certain days for dinner. A refundable deposit is required for reservations. Dining room is a bit crowded and seating gets uncomfortable after awhile. Playful food adventure. Will return when the menu changes so I can be surprised all over again. Yes, I recommend. Great for a birthday, anniversary or special day. ”