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One Block West Restaurant Reviews, Winchester

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One Block West

25 S. Indian Alley, Winchester, VA 22601-4711
540-662-1455
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Ranked #3 of 112 restaurants in Winchester
4.5 of 5 stars 103 Reviews
Price range: RM0 - RM115
Cuisines: Eclectic
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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washington d.c.
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Sophisticated cooking, moderate prices, personable chef”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I go to this restaurant about 5 times per year when I have occasion to be in Winchester. It is invariably delicious. Ed Matthews, the chef, almost always comes out to chat, his ingredients are all local and fresh, mostly organic, and he has an excellent selection of the best Virginia wines if you want to begin your education on... More

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ChefEd, Owner at One Block West, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Wow! Thanks for your kind comments, but more importantly, thank you for the repeat business. More

Richmond, Virginia
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“We loved it.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

My party of four had a fabulous evening at One Block West. We had wine, appetizers, entrees, dessert and coffee. Everything was wonderful and reasonably priced considering the quality. We were looking slow meal with time to enjoy and chat the night away and that is exactly what we got. If you want fast food, this may not be the... More

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ChefEd, Owner at One Block West, responded to this review
24 April 2013

I'm so glad you had a good time. Our servers try to take their pacing cues from the table. If it looks like you want to go slow, we go slow. But if you need to be at the theatre in an hour, we will expedite your meal. If you have expectations of how you would like your pacing to... More

Hayes, Virginia, United States
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Gem in wincester!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Recommend by inn owner this place was wonderful - we were seated promptly, cozy retro booth corner our server was very prompt and knowledgable - menu was creative and fresh my husband had duck was delicious - dessert sinful:)

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ChefEd, Owner at One Block West, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Thank you very much for dining with us. More

Winchester, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Little jewel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Almost hidden in an alley, but parking available in front of restaurant. Menu includes vegetarian options. Very accommodating for a dozen people. Food was superb!

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ChefEd, Owner at One Block West, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Thanks for taking the time to find us and dine with us. Parking in Winchester, as in all cities, can be an issue. A bonus for our diners: we have our own lot and the most parking of any restaurant in the downtown. During dinner, there are also lots of spaces at the furniture store and lawyer's office just across... More

Winchester, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Remarkable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

The food is so wonderful and beautifully presented you feel like you a queen in a castle. The staff are wonderful and accomodating and the chef is friendly as well. Me and my husband love to come here for the beautiful setting and delicious food!

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ChefEd, Manager at One Block West, responded to this review
1 March 2013

Thank you. I will make sure that the kitchen staff and the servers see your kind comments. More

High View, West Virginia
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Good food, poor atmosphere”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

The food was good, but pricey for the amount of food. The service could have been better. The atmosphere was ok.

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ChefEd, Owner at One Block West, responded to this review
21 February 2013

Because you didn't give me any details to go on, I looked through your reviews of other local restaurants to see what appeals to you. I can see a preference for restaurants that serve large portions at low prices. That isn't us. We serve right-sized portions of carefully crafted local foods of impeccable quality. I'm sorry that we aren't really... More

Winchester, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“chef's table”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

awesome way to spend a night with friends. Great food - great wine pairings. Food was amazing. Chef Ed never fails to please.

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ChefEd, Owner at One Block West, responded to this review
8 February 2013

Thank you. We love doing tastings. In addition to our usual Thursday night Chef's Table, we will also do custom tastings any night of the week by advance reservation. Thanks for giving us the chance to do a custom menu just for you. More

Edgewater, Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

My wife and I had the pleasure of eating at One Block West on 26 January. I really don't understand the last review as we had a great dinner with above average attention by the waitstaff. Chef Ed's menu and attention to detail was really good. His sauces were amazing and his wine pairings were on target. If I had... More

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ChefEd, Owner at One Block West, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Thanks for dining with us. I will work with the waitstaff about refilling water glasses. Depending on where you were sitting, the server may not have had a choice. Nonetheless, we'll work on it to make sure that we are doing the best that we can do. More

Winchester, Virginia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“RUDE!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013 via mobile

I don't get why people like this place. I tried it again, after a bad experience before. Nothing has changed. The atmosphere is still "odd", service is shady, and food is average (not worth the price). And the chef/owner ... he's a piece of work. If u need any proof, just read the reviews on here, and read his replies.... More

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ChefEd, Owner at One Block West, responded to this review
28 January 2013

I read these comments and I have nothing to say. I trust other potential customers to draw their own conclusions. More

Winchester, Virginia, United States
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Nice and newly renovated”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Ed Matthews, the resident chef and owner, has a wealth of ideas which he graciously shares with any and all interested. Recently visited with a friend for lunch. Limited lunch menu which included starters, seafood/fish entrees, pastas and large salads with options to add chicken or shrimp. I had the shrimp and grits which were delightful. Portions are modest for... More

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ChefEd, Owner at One Block West, responded to this review
25 January 2013

Great to see you again and thank you for your review. I'm glad you like the "fresh and clean looking" new decor. We spent six months last year renovating. I'm amused to hear our portions are modest and our wine pours are nice. This runs counter to other comments I've heard recently that our wine pours are modest and our... More

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