Maude & the Bear

I dined on Thursday 01/22/26 for 7 course dinner. I had high hopes and was disappointed. Value: 1 out of 5; menu: 2 of 5; service: 3 of 5; memorable bites: 2 of 5; artistry and presentation: 4 of 5; ambiance 3 of 5. Value: bread course should have been included in the tasting menu. $12 for one large parker house is really crazy as there is only $.15 worth of flour in the roll. At least enhance the bread course with a local house made apple butter and perhaps a little Maldon salt on the butter, something to justify $12.00. The menu included six vegetable dishes and only one meat dish. The main course was grilled duck scrapple that would fit on a teaspoon. There is no sample menu online, intentionally. Regardless of what they may say, the six vegetable courses are selected because the raw

My review of Maude and the Bear: My friends and I are avid fans of tasting menu restaurants and were very excited to try Maude and Bear, especially since it's ranked among the top 50 in Northern Virginia. Unfortunately, our experience fell quite short of our expectations. As other reviewers have pointed out, the bread and butter should be part of the tasting experience rather than an extra charge, a detail that seemed out of place given the price point. Of the seven courses we enjoyed, only about two stood out while the rest failed to impress. We were hoping for bold, memorable flavors that would truly wow us, but sadly, none of the dishes delivered that excitement. Considering the quality and creativity we anticipated, the overall experience was disappointing, especially given the cost

We had an unforgettable dinner at this charming restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set a perfect tone for the evening-stylish yet relaxed. We opted for the tasting menu, and every dish exceeded expectations. The flavors were bold and beautifully balanced, with each course a delightful surprise. The staff was so friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. It’s a hidden gem we’re already planning to visit again soon!

My husband and I came to Staunton for a little getaway, and he surprised me by booking the Chef’s Table experience at Maude & The Bear — such a special choice. We enjoyed 16 beautifully curated tastings with wine pairings, and every dish was incredibly thoughtful, creative, and expertly prepared. The flavors were impressive from start to finish, and the pairings elevated each course perfectly. We felt truly well looked after all evening. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and always happy to answer questions, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to return with friends. Absolutely worth every penny. Thank you, Kirsty & James

We came here to celebrate a birthday as well as our recent engagement and had been looking forward to the tasting menu for weeks. My partner and I are big fans of tasting menus and love to try food as the chef intended. Unfortunately this tasting menu was very disappointing. Some of the dishes were very poor, there was no balance of flavor, and what would be considered the main course was based on scrapple which is typically not something that people of recent generations enjoy. There was only one course with meat base which is not typical of any other tasting menus we have tasted outside of vegan restaurants which this is not. The tzimmes which is typically a dish I love was really sour, didn’t have any texture, and was very hard to palate. Other dishes like the banana bread was paired wi