The White Dog Bistro

We were are in Mathews, Virginia for our anniversary. A rural village an hour from the closest major city and the chef knows how to prepare tasty, creative dishes. We had the Appalachian salad to start- fresh and tangy. I had pheasant sausages and duck. My husband had the surf and turf- crab cake and small filet. Our side were the same- mashed potatoes and rote kohl. My dish also had a very tasty garnish of onions and blueberries. It was all prepared well and with the pheasant sausage they offered something I would have trouble finding elsewhere. Dessert was good- the Sinatra, a limoncello cake, and coffee. Portions were on target. I hate to leave food and always need to take a togo box. Not here and I left pleasantly satiated. Tables were a little too close to one another for my taste, making less romantic than I would have liked on this night. Our server made up for this minor flaw, as she was personable, attentive, and accommodating. Fun cocktail menu.

The White Dog Bistro never fails to impress me. The atmosphere is very nice, the menu is creative, the food is top-notch, and the service is always excellent.

What a lovely time we had at White Dog Bistro! We have been meaning to go there for a while and our wedding anniversary weekend was the perfect reason to make plans to go.Beautiful setting. Relaxing atmosphere. Outstanding menu. Just like a special occasion dinner should be.After a couple of smart cocktails in the bar, our table was ready. There were a number of lovely specials, which DH decided to have. I decided on two items from the regular menu. DH had the Salade Francaise and the Seafood Maison, which was a medley of shrimp, scallops and crab in a delicate cream sauce served over pasta. From the bite I was able to steal, it was delicious. I had the Crab and Crawfish puppies (which comes with a dollop of pimento cheese, y'all!) and the Scallops Beurre Rouge served with a basil risotto. Both were outstanding. After all this food, I was too full for dessert. But if I could have managed, I would have ordered that key lime cheesecake (blood orange coulis and blueberries!).A beautiful evening all around!

Where do I begin. This restaurant is one of the best I have been to. I don't cook much so I dine out a lot. And I'm picky. If I'm going to spend the money I want it to be a good experience all the way around. And that's what White Dog Bistro is!!! The food is absolutely some of the best I have had. The menu has something for everyone. The staff is very good. They are friendly, they know the menu, and they are always happy to make suggestions. And you cannot beat the atmosphere. It is a cozy historic home, that makes you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. There are fireplaces in each of the main dining areas, and the decor is of the period. Do yourself a favor and put this on your list to try!

Arrived for our 11:30 brunch reservation, no hostess...wandered around in the frigid area for not quite 5 mins, the hostess arrived and seated us Apparently, no central air here, as we were seated directly across from a loud window unit....Menu was pretty decadent, and many entrees had either alligator, boar or crawfish in them, so if that isn't your thing....Had the escargot as an appy , decadent and delicious!For entrees, our group had the creole crab cakes, bayou Benedict, melon salad, and grill are grits.The crab cakes were served with a sweet-ish tartare sauce and 'sesame' rice. Crab cakes were delicious, but the rice was OFF. When the waitress asked how everything was, we made a comment about the rice, the chef/owner/? Came out to assure us the rice was 'fresh'. Besides feeling intimidated, our concern wasn't that the rice wasn't fresh, but it had an off odor (and inedible taste). The owner then said that maybe we weren't used to the sesame oil....Instead of stoking anything further, we said OK.TRUST ME...if it was the sesame oil used, it must've been rancid oil. I rice. I sesame oil. This rice was BAD. REALLY bad. Think Minute Rice mixed with rancid sesame oil. Regarding the Benedict, the eggs were good, potatoes, too. The sausage was quite tough, and not worth the trouble to chew it.Between the freezing temperature, the lack of greeting, the mixed bag of food and the price, we will need to rethink of this as an option for our brunches....Still hope to try for dinner, but that has fallen down on the list after this brunch.Will give another try at some point, because I believe in second chances, but will pry be a while.....

This place was amazing. The atmosphere was relaxed yet upscale. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was fantastic and did not disappoint. I'm a bit of a picky eater but everything from the honey lavender butter to the octopus salad was delicious. Would definitely go again and highly recommend.Absolutely beautifully plated meals. Each dish was delicious! Huge variety of beverages! It was just such a lovely, special experience. Can't wait for summer !Having just relocated to Mathews this is a hidden gem which I'm planning on becoming a regular .

My three friends and I just had a wonderful New Year's Eve dinner at the White Dog. Every one of the five courses was delicious and the server was very friendly and attentive. The lobster. Issue was particularly rich and tasty - full of bits of lobster and the pecan pie with va Lila ice cream was outstanding too. I highly recommend.

Listen.....get here now!!!!My husband surprised me with a trip to Mathews County and we had dinner here.First, I'm an avid supporter of local economy meaning I really love to support mom and pop shops vs. big box retail/chain restaurants. I felt that dining here was directly supporting the husband and wife's dream. And let me tell you---what a team. The wife was delightful and the husband/chef was a joy and extremely talented. What a great team.The ambiance (we sat right in front of the fireplace), the decor, the small details like the ceiling molding, the willingness to accommodate just about any request......this place is amazeballs!!!!OMG...the food!!! I started with the Florribbean chowder. OMG it was so freaking good. Every bite was an explosion of joy. It was good as I don't know what. My husband had a Caesar salad that was equally delicious and very fresh!We had an amuse bouche of a cracker with fig and cheese. That started the dining adventure in a great way.My main course was scallops and risotto. Superb. My husband had the shrimp with pasta (forgot the name of the dish). He left nothing on his plate.Ohhhh what a joy to spend money and feel like it was a great investment. Not just the food alone; the service was impeccable.This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. It's three hours away for me but I'll be back with the entire family. I could see myself hosting a private event here to celebrate something special.

My parents love going to The White Dog Bistro! I decided to get a gift certificate for them for a birthday, but I am not local. I called and Amanda made everything so easy. She took my payment information over the phone and then offered to hand deliver the gift since they are local!!! She texted me a picture of the gift card and handled everything. This kind of customer service is just unheard of these days. I highly recommend this establishment and these business owners. What a rare find!

Delicious food! Ambiance and staff are very nice. One of our favorites in Mathews County.