Dined at a great restaurant on your way down I-95 lately? Maybe you've grabbed a bite at a nice little diner. We would love to hear about it! Just use this form. This forum is dedicated to all those road warriors who have found or are looking for that perfect stop along America's East Coast Main Street... I-95!
Although I didn’t try the chicken, we stopped in Georgia at the Huddle House and I looked over the menu and it seemed to have a lot of southern specialties for very low prices. This is ery different from what I’m used to seeing as a New Yorker. They have chains all over the Carolinas and Georgia, look for signs along the way.
You may want to add a local favorite in the Fredricksburg VA area. Carl’s ice cream, serving homemade soft ice cream, was featured in the great PBS special “The Ice Cream Show.” It is on a road just south and east of the US Route 1 bridge over the Rapahannock River, but I cannot remember the street or route name. It’s a rare gem, with plenty of local color and terrific ice cream.
If you’re looking for a change from the fast-food, eat and run stop, try Denny’s. There’s all kinds of them from Virginia to Florida and many are located just off the exits.
For roughly the same price as a fast-food joint, you get to sit down and take a break and be waited on. One nice thing about Denny’s is no matter which one you visit, the menus and prices are all the same. You can get a full breakfast or lunch for under $5, or a respectable dinner for well under $10. It’s not the Ritz but not too shabby for the price.
How many preteens get to experience a four course gourmet meal at a new restaurant? Not nearly enough! But the Girl Scout Creative Cooking Interest Project gave the Cadettes of Troop 4242 a reason to visit and review the new and elegant restaurant, Wildfire, which recently opened at Tysons Corner, off of I-495 in Northern Virginia.
What did this group of young critics think of this restaurant? All gave it an enthusiastic “thumbs up” on the Hollywood glam decor and family style service but the ultra modern ladies room with its space age hands dryer drew the highest and noisiest praise. As for the food, Wildfire’s party menu was perfect for these budding foodies, allowing the troop to choose two items in each course at the reasonable price of about $30 per person.
The pizza starter was a huge hit with all, although the soft and gooey mozzarella cheese proved a little challenging on the braces! Those who dared to try the crab cakes were pleasantly surprised by its fresh taste. The cheesy baked penne with roasted vegetables was the clear entree favorite; while it sounded tasty on the menu, none of the tasters enjoyed the overly seasoned lemon pepper chicken breast. The salad and veggies accompanying the meal were all acceptable, but these young diners give the Best Vegetable Award to the hot, slim, crispy French fries.
Copious amounts of starters, entrees and salad were consumed, but this intrepid young crowd somehow found room in their stomachs to sample both the triple layer chocolate cake and the homemade key lime pie. The reviews were split, with some favoring the super-rich cake, while others aligned with the sweet and tart pie. The cool ambiance, quick service and large servings all combined to create a terrific experience for this group of Girl Scouts. The troop definitely recommends a visit to Wildfire for the teen who is too cool for Chuckie Cheese, laser tag or bowling, but deserves a treat for being all around awesome!
We got off on this I-95 exit to go to a Subway for a change and when we saw Angela’s we said why not. That was 4 years ago and we stop every time we head South on I-95 now. They have great seafood, spaghetti and grinders especially there BLT. You won’t be sorry.
If you’re looking for a nice restaurant that serves great prime rib or ribs, Smokey Pig is the place. It is located in Ashland, less than 1/4 mile west of I-95. This place is hog heaven! When you enter you’ll be greeted by just about every pig curio that has ever been made… pig shirts, earrings, hats, jewelry and statues and in the waiting room which is inside the restaurant. The covered waiting room holds about 50 people. You’ll find that on weekends the waiting room is full! Most waits are less than one hour. The food is well worth the wait. They are closed on Mondays.
When you’re driving through Virginia, check out Dent’s Seafood. It’s easily accessible from the Triangle/Quantico exit (150, I believe). It’s a small, mom & pop kind of place that serves great grilled and fried seafood… and you can pick up fresh fish to prepare at home. They have good prices, too.
Location: I-95 Exit 52Â – Old Towne Petersburg ,Virginia
Wow!!! What a great place… we found The Bistro by accident as we headed to the outerbanks. We found it even though it is off the beaten path just a bit.
Talk about southern hosptality! The waitress we had was very friendly. We felt like we were honored guests in someones home, especially when the owner/ chef came to our table and spent some time with us. My family loved the pineapple curry sea bass and the sausages and glazed grapes.
We just happened to stumble upon some great Italian food last night at exit 152 just south of Washington, DC. It’s called “Tiziano’s”. There was live music and they give all the women a rose on Saturday nights. I had spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread, and my wife had manicotti with a creamy tomato basil sauce that might have had a white wine flavor. The garlic bread was as good as any I’ve had and I’ve had alot. I recommend Tiziano’s to all I-95 travelers!
When traveling on the Interstates I look for good food cooked fast. I don’t usually stop at truck stops but this one time I decided to try the Travel Centers of America Country Pride. They have the best pancakes and coffee I have ever had !! If you ever want some good food stop at Country Pride.
