Maude & the Bear — Restaurant in Staunton

We love coming to Staunton and heard great things about this restaurant. We booked one night to stay in the cottage and it was beautifully decorated with very nice extra touches. Loved the little snacks provided and it includes a private small yard space. They were accommodating to our 3 year old. At this price point, I feel they have some kinks to work out. We were told that our door would unlock with the last 4 digits of the phone number we used to book. After dinner, the door would not unlock. I tried every combination of numbers I would have used to book and I realized it probably wasn't locked to begin with. I tried calling and emailing before I went down the hill to let someone know and waited a while before anyone could help because they were in full dinner swing. Eventually someone came out and said it was unlocked remotely, but they still didn't tell me the code to unlock the door. I think a video showing how the door works would be helpful and maybe a way to contact people if needed. There are no blackout shades or curtains in the bedroom, so bring an eye mask! The pullout bed is much more shaded in the morning with the blinds closed. Breakfast was wonderful flavor but not what I was expecting- a bit too heavy for breakfast for me (example: fried rice with different meat options- really good, but could barely finish anything due to an earlier...

I didn’t take any pictures there’s plenty of reviews with photos so look at those. My wife and I recently had the 4 course meal. As pictured in others post the portions are tiny. Knowing this going in is key, get something to eat before your reserved time. I felt like Audrey 2 from the little shop of horrors. The following review is based off my experience and not my wife’s 👍🏼The service and food Excellent service and food with the guinea hen being the highlight of the dinner. 👎🏼Cost, So it’s $80 per person for 4 course If you want to add something like we did you’re looking at $15-$25 per item. Add a bottle of wine that’s double to three times the market price and you’re well over $200 for dinner. Location 👍🏼The location was easy to find and had just enough parking. A renovated house with tables and a bar in the few downstairs rooms. Very cool dining area 👎🏼What I’m not understanding for this environment was the music choice. Hard rock was playing (twisted sister, Quite Riot)to name just a few. I thought it was a distraction from what the experience was going to be.

👎🏼Final verdict 3.5 stars would I go back, personally no. There are a lot of respectable restaurants that for over $280 would have served up a meal that would have more than met my expectations. 👍🏼final verdict wife 5 stars. She eats like a bird so it was perfect for...

As soon as I read about Maude and the Bear, I told my husband we should celebrate our anniversary four months early - which we did, this past Friday and Saturday.

The renovations to this 1920s house are meticulous. We stayed in a room named The Crow and the Pitcher. It is a gorgeous, very clean suite with every amenity imaginable: comfortable bed, stacks of fresh towels, champagne on ice, cookies...the staff is friendly and interactive, including the chef.

Since his wife is a potter, her bowls and vases appear on the tables. Paintings by a local artist, many of local vistas, enhance the decor, which is modern but also warm and personal.

We chose the four-course dinner. The dishes were artistically arranged using fresh local ingredients. What stood out to me was the lamb. For breakfast, overnight guests are served a three course meal. It began with fresh fruit over a base of a sour cream mixture and topped with nuggets of house-made granola. The second course was a blintz filled with a delectable ricotta mixture and topped with small bitter orange slices. The final course was a matzo/scrambled egg garnished with fresh dill and tiny white garlic flowers. I am still thinking about it!

Keep your eyes pealed when finding the inn - the sign is brown and does...