As the semester at JMU is about to come to an end, students can expect parents to come into town. Loading up and moving out deserves a great meal--and Blue Stone Inn Restaurant is the perfect place to go eat! This restaurant has a cool story, as it has been around since the 1920's. Located right outside of Harrisonburg, it is certainly worth a ten minute drive from JMU.
The menu here offers the best seafood in the area--at least that is the buzz from the locals. I had to try some for myself. I started with some freshly baked rolls and the baked Mushroom Caps stuffed with creamy crab meat appetizer. At $8.00, I actually felt the appetizer was worth every penny and could have ordered another round.
Instead of having a salad with my meal I got a cup of creamy Clam Chowder. The soup had real chunks of clam and a bold seafood flavor—it was quite delicious. I ordered the Shrimp Stuffed with Crabmeat for the main course. These jumbo shrimp came out with an ample serving of crabmeat on top. The seasoning in the entrée enhanced the crabmeat to its fullest flavor. There was real crabmeat in both the appetizer and Shrimp Stuffed with Crabmeat and for the price of the entrée, $21.00, I would expect nothing less. Of course I got to choose two sides to accompany my seafood entrée and chose a baked potato and the vegetable of the day (which changes daily). I did sneak a sample of the NY Strip and Ribeye from others at my table and was very impressed. The steaks here are very tender and juicy.
I didn’t opt in for dessert because I was so full after dinner. Overall, I really liked my meal! I personally appreciate a restaurant with fresh ground pepper for the baked potatoes, but this restaurant didn’t have fresh pepper grinders at the table. The restaurant atmosphere is rather unique as you will find deer heads on the wall and needless to say it is “country.” Even though you don’t find yourself dining at tables draped with linen cloths and a bar with marble countertops, the experience is worthwhile and you definitely get a meal worth your money. Readers, you have to check this place out, and if your parents are coming into town they will definitely enjoy—as mine did!
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post -- I thought I knew Harrisonburg so well but had no idea about the Blue Stone Inn. I love, love finding new little gems to eat at throughout the area. Before I graduate, I'll be sure to stop in.
-Lindsey
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! My parents will be here for graduation and it's nice to know there are places other than Outback and Woodgrill to eat.
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you found a place to eat in harrisonburg other than mc donald's and Mr. Jays (2 of my personal favorites). This sounds like a great place to take family when they come, and i will definitely keep it in mind in the coming weeks. I'm pretty excited to try it out!
-Gina
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited that you found somewhere to eat in Harrisonburg that has great seafood. Since I grew up right on the bay, seafood is my favorite thing to eat. This place sounds pretty casual and tasty! I hope I can stop in soon!
Sarah
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this recommendation, your descriptions of the food made me hungry! I just heard someone else talk about this place for the first time last week. Now I definitely have to check it out before I graduate!
Caitlin
I never thought I'd consider eating Harrisonburg seafood, but this place sounds pretty good. I commend your bravery for trying it out. Also, only in Harrisonburg would a seafood joint have a goddamn deer on the sign--they just can't get enough, can they? Where exactly is this place?
ReplyDeleteBrittany,
ReplyDeleteMy mouth was watering as I read this post. I can't believe I've never heard about this place... Thank you for the link so I can get the address to check out this wonderland. A little pricy for a southern seafood restaurant, but you definitely seemed to think it was worth it, so I will definitely take your word for it!
BTW, the mushroom caps sound amazing! My roommate is a mushroom fiend...
-Mark
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteI'm also a native of Harrisonburg and I have never been to this restaurant. In turn I loved this pick, it was unique and I will have to try this place out.
Although perhaps the deer heads on the wall are a little anti-seafood I'll give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt based on your great review. I'm curious as to how this compares to Finnigan's Cove which also boasts the best and freshest seafood in town. Let the competition begin!
Aaron Moss