Shoemaker's Grille

Name: Shoemaker's Grille
Address: 1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States, 24504
Telephone: (434) 455-1510
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (1035)

$31 to $50

American

1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

Discover an award-winning upscale dining experience in the heart of downtown Lynchburg, Virginia. Shoemakers American Grille is renowned for its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, and impeccable service. Our menu features a sophisticated blend of classic American dishes and innovative culinary creations, crafted with the freshest ingredients and a commitment to excellence.
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience, where every meal is a celebration of flavor and artistry. Whether you're indulging in our expertly prepared steaks, savoring our fresh seafood, or enjoying one of our handcrafted cocktails, Shoemakers American Grille promises a culinary journey that delights the senses. Perfect for special occasions, business dinners, or a romantic night out, our restaurant provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that enhances every dining experience.
A proud recipients of the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DIRONA) Award

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 455-1510
Website
http://www.shoemakersdining.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Ray Garrow
Private party facilities
We offer three private dining rooms that can be reserved for parties of 8-30.

Location
1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Neighborhood
Lynchburg
Cross street
Main Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,035 people are saying

Shoemaker's Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.8Service
4.3Ambience
3.6Value

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Review summary

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Shoemaker's Grille offers a "wonderful experience" with an "amazing atmosphere" and "fantastic service." Known for its elegant setting and delightful ambiance, it is ideal for special occasions. The food is generally praised, although there have been instances of service delays and inconsistent dish preparation. Overall, it's a charming venue with room for improvement.

1,035 Reviews

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Bobby
Virginia1 review
4.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went June 19th which was during Lynchburg Restaurant Week and Shoemaker’s was participating (or so we thought). Once we arrived we asked our server about Restaurant Week and he thought it was the following week. I then told him that their website said it was happening currently and was pretty positive I was correct. He went and asked and sure enough it was the night we were there. So, we placed our order off of the Restaurant Week menu. A few minutes later our server came back and said he was sorry, but they didn’t have the necessary inventory in stock to fulfill our order. That was very disappointing as my wife had based our visit to this particular restaurant on that particular menu. Thankfully they were generous enough to honor the pricing and select off their normal menu. My thought process on it all is why even participate in Restaurant Week if you’re not going to inform your staff about it, or be able to honor the menu that you’ve provided. The other issues that I have were that I understand they were going for a retro Jazz type of atmosphere. Which is fine, but maybe a different mix of songs would be better rather than the same trumpet it felt like we listened to the entire time we were there, which brings me to my last point. Our reservation was at 6pm and we arrived a little early at 5:45. Thankfully they were able to seat us early. We didn’t leave the restaurant until around 7:45 and they didn’t seek to really get very busy until about ~7pm. Two hours seems like a long time for two people dine. Overall, the food was fantastic. We enjoyed the restaurant itself and the ambiance for the most part (other than the same sounding Jazz music, which is just personal preference). We didn’t see any necessary reason it should’ve taken two hours to eat and were pretty disappointed about the Restaurant Week menu issue. Overall our experience was about a 3.5/5 and could’ve been higher if not for a few manageable issues.
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Henry
Virginia1 review
2.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I've dined at Shoemaker'sany times over the years. Unfortunately, it's been my experience that it keeps getting worse. The steaks wrote not prepared well, and, even though they weren't busy, the service was slow
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ADAM
Virginia1 review
2.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Second visit here and a much different experience than the first. Clearly a new chef. Food was over cooked and served cold. Waitress seemed put out by taking our orders and slow to service drinks and appetizers. For a $$$$ meal, clearly take business elsewhere.
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John
Virginia2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The main course was cold and not worth eating. The service and ambiance were very delightful. We were compensated for the cold meal food, but it took away the Mother's Day joy from my wife. This can not be replaced on such an occasion.
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Amy
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
3.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Quiet atmosphere. Ordered a ribeye that was charred and spent $60 for it. Steak was not what we expected. Taste wasn’t that great - can go to Texas Road House for much better quality and price. Visiting from out of town for a graduation. Don’t anticipate going back.
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chantelle
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
2.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food left alot to be desired. We sent two dishes back.
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Tina
Nashville5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! We will be back! Good and service were both excellent.
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Gary
Virginia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time there and had a complimentary glass of champagne for our 60th wedding anniversary
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Elizabeth
Philadelphia County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent! Food, ambulance and service was fantastic.
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Lauren VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was good unfortunately service was bad. Place was not busy either.
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Shoemaker's Grille is rated 3.9 stars by 1035 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street
Neighborhood
Lynchburg
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ray Garrow
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.shoemakersdining.com/
Phone number
(434) 455-1510
Private party facilities
We offer three private dining rooms that can be reserved for parties of 8-30.

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