Reserve an intimate candlelit table for two to enjoy an exquisite five-course dinner. Our romantic restaurant in Virginia is open to both guests of Glen Gordon Manor as well as the general public. We welcome couples, small groups, and private events. Reservations are required. The Houndstooth Restaurant offers an exquisite fine dining experience.
At our nightly 7pm dinner seating, you'll be presented with a carefully thought out meal prepared by Chef Dayn Smith. The prix fixe menu masterfully integrates new culinary inspirations with classically sound techniques. Each course builds upon the previous one using the freshest ingredients from local organic farms.
At our nightly 7pm dinner seating, you'll be presented with a carefully thought out meal prepared by Chef Dayn Smith. The prix fixe menu masterfully integrates new culinary inspirations with classically sound techniques. Each course builds upon the previous one using the freshest ingredients from local organic farms.
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Treat yourself to a truly outstanding meal by Chef Dayn Smith, whose hands will create your memorable meal and whose hand you can shake at meal's end. Even though our gourmet restaurant is located in Virginia's wine country, our cellar includes selections from around the world.
Whether you want to select your own bottle from our extensive wine list, or enjoy the Chef's selections of wine pairings with your meal, you're guaranteed to find something to please your palate.
Whether you want to select your own bottle from our extensive wine list, or enjoy the Chef's selections of wine pairings with your meal, you're guaranteed to find something to please your palate.
Resident celebrity Chef Dayn Smith will treat you to a truly world-class dining experience in a beautiful historic setting with high-quality ingredients, exquisite plating, and consummate culinary skills.
Dedicating himself to becoming a chef at age eleven, Dayn Smith's dream took him to Hyde Park's Culinary Institute of America, to an executive chef by 21, and successful executive chef at renowned hotels and restaurants throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Switzerland.
Dedicating himself to becoming a chef at age eleven, Dayn Smith's dream took him to Hyde Park's Culinary Institute of America, to an executive chef by 21, and successful executive chef at renowned hotels and restaurants throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Switzerland.
Gift certificates may be used towards dining at our restaurant, a future stay at our inn, or for relaxing on-site spa services. With the flexibility to choose a custom amount, you can make this gift exactly what you want. Once your purchase is complete, we will either email (or mail) you or the specified gift recipient, based on your selection, a PDF of the Gift Certificate.
Reviews (6)
Dylan Prevost
Oct 13, 2021
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Food - 4/5
Ambiance - 5/5
Service - 3/5
Value - 3/5
The highest mark has to go to the ambiance - tasteful music, intimate lighting, elegant decor. The food presentation was top notch and the ingredients were seasonal. However, the beef course was a bit lackluster, and there was a wide lack of temperature control across the whole dinner - the soup was dangerously hot, and the white wine was much too cold. The service and value go hand-in-hand in my rating, I was disappointed with the lack of professionalism for the price - they touched our wine glasses when pouring, didn’t know the country
Ambiance - 5/5
Service - 3/5
Value - 3/5
The highest mark has to go to the ambiance - tasteful music, intimate lighting, elegant decor. The food presentation was top notch and the ingredients were seasonal. However, the beef course was a bit lackluster, and there was a wide lack of temperature control across the whole dinner - the soup was dangerously hot, and the white wine was much too cold. The service and value go hand-in-hand in my rating, I was disappointed with the lack of professionalism for the price - they touched our wine glasses when pouring, didn’t know the country
Hazel Sun
Sep 21, 2021
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The atmosphere and presentation of the food were wonderful. Most of the dishes also tasted great. Especially the sunchock salad and the carrot ginger soup. I wasn’t a big fan about how salty the scallop was, and I was super not impressed with how boring the prime rib main course was. I barely touched the short rib because it tasted so weird.
Also given the price I paid ($180 per person plus tax and “service fee”), I have to give a 3 star for the unprofessional service.
1. There were 3 white wines that came with their pairing, and all of them were chilled way colder than they should be.
Also given the price I paid ($180 per person plus tax and “service fee”), I have to give a 3 star for the unprofessional service.
1. There were 3 white wines that came with their pairing, and all of them were chilled way colder than they should be.
Art Bull
Aug 22, 2021
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About once every three or four years I find myself near Front Royal Va and the Houndstooth in Huntley. I make it a point to find time for dinner, even if I am unable to enjoy a stay at Glen Gordon Manor (which is not to be missed, if possible). Each time, the location has improved, which is amazing considering the high quality experience from the start. This latest visit saw the seating arrangements expanded, thus allowing greater social distancing without affecting the ambiance. The dinner was magical, superb presentation, outstanding well transitioned flavor profiles, and inspired wine parings
Aramis Penland
Oct 30, 2020
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I reached out twice via email requesting information on reservation availability and wait listing and did not receive any responses (9 days later). I can't speak to their food and would still love to try one day, but their customer service/responsiveness is not on par with even much lower rated/reviewed restaurants and needs improvement.
Cait O.
Oct 26, 2020
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AmberLeigh
Sep 15, 2018
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Whether you are looking for a night out, a weekend a way, or traveling a distance, Glen Gordon Manor and Houndstooth Restaurant is a destination you have to try. Chef Dayn Smith is incredible and his food is amazing. We did the wine pairings with our five course meal and it was superb. The chilled spring pea soup with orzo and crab meat was surprising and refreshing. We also had roasted tenderloin and braised short rib that was so tender. They paired amazing and both just melted in your mouth. But, my favorite was dessert, you should just go there to find out!
The staff made the meal even more
The staff made the meal even more
