Market Table Bistro

A great restaurant, friendly staff amazing fresh food and local wines, hard to not go here all the time.

How can it be better? It can’t! Glorious foods made with sustainable ingredients and locally sourced items. Everything is delicious and the service is excellent. Try the Lovettesville Iced Tea!

This place is a hidden gem that is totally worth driving out to. We were here for brunch and everything we ordered was amazing, very fresh, and well seasoned. Customer service was superb, our server treated us to their apple fritters and their homemade bread, which again was to die for, and to top it off we ended our brunch with a unique dessert called «sitting by the campfire». Again this place is top notch.

The mac n cherse is truly the best I have ever had. Anything off the menu is also good. Drinks make the brunch special.

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Absolutely one of the best dining experiences. Me and my husband came here to celebrate our first anniversary after having come here to celebrate our engagement 1.5 years earlier. We were treated like royalty. Every single staff person we interacted with wished us a happy anniversary and they even had a special message for us printed on the menu.
Colt, our waiter, was unbelievably awesome. He was the perfect mix of professional and personable. We followed all his recommendations and could not be happier that we did. Chef Jason did not disappoint. We kicked things off with Sriracha deviled eggs and a bibb salad. Both were divine. For our entrees, we both ordered the venison and omg are we ever glad we did. Perfectly tender — not at all gamey. We ordered the mac and cheese as well (twice and I’m not embarrassed by it). After all was said and done, we had trouble finding a cab. The staff was unbelievably understanding, and the GM, Rebecca, even drove us to where we were staying which was half an hour away. That is above and beyond the call of duty. We can’t thank them enough. We will be coming here whenever we can make an excuse. Just amazing people, amazing food, and an all around awesome experience.

First timer so we were excited about a new chef that will be coming to Leesburg next year.
Started with lentil hummus. The smoked paprika and olive oil was tasty. The hummus was good obviously made in house.
Tried both daily soups. Mushroom bisque and a gazpacho. Both excellent!
Had the pasta with mushrooms, creamy and rich and oh so filling.
Also had the bbq pork sandwich. Pork was excellent nice smoke ring wonderful flavor and worked well with the pickled onions and fennel
Wine prices were great, not your normal 3 to 6 times markup. Nice bottle of linden claret for only 44 (I think)
Cocktails? Well I only tried the Lovettesville iced tea. Everything except the lemon wedge was locally sourced and it was very good. Loved the hint of honey and mint.
Can’t wait to come back for dinner and a show. Sit inside and watch the chefs at work

What an astonishing local offering. Located in the unassuming town of Lovettsville, this hidden gem represents the aspirations of an amazing group of cooks. Though spendy, this spot is so worth it.

I’m just going to say that EVERYTHING HERE IS AWESOME.
We found the restaurant through Unilocal and I must say that I am highly impressed. The drinks were perfectly mixed, the food tasted very fresh and delicious. The peach cobbler was made on the spot by the owner. I’m definitely returning soon! Thank you Market Table Bistro.

Very good imagination amd menu. Low on execution and plating. The lobster hush puppies were not cooked thru
They were liquid inside of 2 but the others were great. Great concept! The lamb meatballs tho tiny and only 4 were delicious all thru. Needed more of the balls tho.
The duck was gamey for me but my daughter and husband loved it. The pork belly was fabulous and tge oysters yummy but yhe grits were not grits but tasty creamed corn. The salted caramel Panna cotta was delightful even as a tiny portion. The campfire was too campfire smoky but great presentation and concept just not tasty. Stick to the panna cotta!!!
Great service! Great wine list.
Overall terrific experience for being out in the country.
Would return.

The ridiculously good reviews baffle me. Perhaps I just came on an off day?
Hushpuppies — weren’t cooked all the way through, were still gooey with batter inside when cutting into them; they’re also supposed to be «lobster» hushpuppies, but only two of them had any lobster inside (tiny bit).
Salmon — so-​so, but was a bit overcooked.
Butcher’s board — no cheese to break up all the salty/​rich meats? Weird. The little loaf of bread was good. The meats were, well, strange… liverwurst? Who eats that? (The meats were not listed on the menu, unfortunately, I guess they probably vary.) And pork pâté. Blech, if I wanted Spam or Treet I’d go get a can at Big Lots. The prosciutto and smoked duck breast were OK.
The French press coffee was very, very good. And the service was amazing.
The atmosphere was quaint, very classy and intimate. But there are zero sound absorbing factors, coupled with an open kitchen, which makes conversation more than difficult.
Probably the most expensive lunch I’ve ever had and one of the least satisfying.

Great food and service! We will be back. We had Mussels, Tuna, Lobster Bisque, and Mac and Cheese all were amazing. Will, our server was excellent.

Went here for dinner really hoping for a 5, but it was just short unfortunately. More like a 4.75.Darn you help for your whole number rating!
Started off with the butchers board and the lobster hush puppies. The hush puppies were the highlight of the meal. Absolutely delicious. The butchers board was pretty good. I can’t remember everything they did, but it had a cured ham, chicken liver pâté, and then a few other things as well as mustard and cracklins. I was hoping for some salumi type offerings, but it didn’t really have any. I got the pork jowl carbonara. It was good, but a tad on the salty side. Not bad, but not the best carbonara I’ve had or even made. She got the monk fish, which was cooked pretty well. I thought it could have used a little more sauce to go with it. Looking back, I should have tried the filet. Also bummed that I didn’t get to try the pork belly wraps, as those sounded pretty good. A very good spot that makes a decent attempt at fine/​upscale dining. Close to being a 5! I’d love to go back when they change the menu for a new season to see the offerings. I also loved the cocktail I got (New fashioned). The first one was a tad on the weak side, but the second one was great. We ended with the sitting by the campfire desert. It was alright, but ultimately was the tie breaker for a 4 or a 5, and it just fell a little short for me. They bring it to your table encased in a dome filled with smoke. The lift the dome and waft the smoke towards you. Underneath is the grahm cracker with some chocolate custard and bruleed marshmallow. Personally, I just didn’t really care for the grahm cracker which really brought it down a little for me.
At the end of the day it was still a good meal, and definitely worth trying if you’re in the area and looking for something upscale without driving into DC/​fairfax or Frederick.

Amazing food and service where you least expect it!
Five stars for the first course selections. We were a group of seven people and shared around four of their starters, which were all unbelievably delicious. I even enjoyed their deviled eggs, and I am usually not a deviled eggs kind of person. My favorite was probably the pork belly wraps, which are an incredible mix of flavors, but the Liver & Onions and the Chevré came very very close. The bread served alongside some of those was also a pleasant surprise (for American-​style bread), actually having some inherent flavor and texture, and we were provided extra servings of bread, olive oil, and salt on request, which were also received quite well.
Four stars for the entrée selections. For me, the main course didn’t quite live up to the experience of the starters. The crab was unfortunately out, so I went with the Butcher’s Sandwich — a very complex taste experience, changing with pretty much every bite; not bad at all, but I thought less complexity (and less meat overall, I’m generally not a fan of those over-​stuffed sandwiches) would have improved the dish. I didn’t get to sample the other mains, though the Stroganoff and the Quiche seemed to be very much enjoyed by others in my group.
Five-​plus stars for the dessert and the coffee. We had one portion of «Sittin’ by the Campfire» for the table to share (a bit more on how we came by that after already being stuffed with all the other food later). Simply put, wow. The dish — experience may be the more appropriate word — was the closest I’ve come in the past few years in terms of having something comparable to some of Noma’s offerings. It’s an exquisitely crafted dessert, simple in concept yet refined in execution. And that shows not only in the food item itself, but also in the way it is presented. Oh, and the coffee was a great local roast french-​press.
Five stars on the service. Our waiter was highly attentive, personable, and knowledgeable, and gave excellent suggestions (wine and starters). Moreover, he didn’t so much as blink at custom requests such as the bread and olive oil, or at getting the starters in custom portion size matching our group (the deviled eggs). Two of our group enjoyed the Chevré so much, they asked if they could buy some of it to go, something that was also immediately looked into and ultimately made to happen. Finally, though we ended up declining desserts after so much food, he went ahead and presented our table with the aforementioned «Sittin’ by the Campfire» (though I didn’t see the bill, presumably on the house). While we didn’t get as much interaction with them, the kitchen staff were also very welcoming.
Basically located in the middle of nowhere, I wouldn’t have expected to find such high standards. The food, the service, and also the ambiance — tasteful décor, and a great open kitchen-​type layout, this place pretty much has it all… at a highly affordable price point, no less!

Came here for brunch after a long morning hike in Harper’s Ferry and the food and service did not disappoint! Our waiter, will, was knowledgable, friendly and most definitely the best waiter I have ever had (he even brought me sunscreen when he noticed my shoulders were starting to get red! Talk about service!) I had the blackberry sangria and while I’m not much of a drinker I ordered two and would have had more if i wasn’t driving. Will brought us out two complimentary appetizers; the deviled eggs and crab dip, both were delicious. For lunch I ordered the lamb burger special and ate the entire thing. I don’t think I stopped to take a breath in between bites it was that good. I will definitely be back here again! Dinner next time! Oh and my bf had the beef tenderloin with homemade spaetzle and oh my lord was that amazing. Definitely a must have!

A friend was having her birthday here and we had a pretty big group — about 15 people. The restaurant itself isn’t large and they did a great job accommodating us. There is a very small parking lot in the back and thankfully, the bank behind it was closed, because some of us needed to park there due to the lot being filled. The servers were on it. They catered to our every need and we really didn’t have to ask for anything.
The drinks are delicious. I had the Chef’s Lemonade, which came in a cute mason jar and was so good that I had a couple of them. Someone else ordered the sangria, which also looked really delicious, and I will have to go back to try it.
The food was amazing. We shared some appetizers and cheese plates. Some people ordered the mac and cheese as a first course and it looked really yummy. I didn’t order one, but definitely should have. For the main course, I ordered the chicken pot pie and it came in a cute little cast iron pot. My meal also came with a small salad that had a light dressing, which was perfect. Some people ordered the mushroom risotto and others ordered the pork jowl carbonara. For dessert, I ordered the s’mores and let me tell you, this was my favorite part of my meal. The server brought it out on this piece of wood and the s’mores was covered with a glass container that was filled with smoke. When the server pulled off the glass container, the smoke dissipated and the s’more was revealed. It was probably one of the coolest things that I have seen in a restaurant.
This was a really good choice for my friend’s birthday dinner. Since we don’t live in the immediate area, I would never have thought to come here, but I am so glad that we did. I definitely want to go back, even if it is just for the drinks!

It’s obvious that everyone working here enjoys food and pleasing customers. Our waiter was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Today’s specials sounded very tempting as did the normal menu items, making for a tough choice. Everything we ordered came out perfectly prepared and well presented.
I love the fact that you can see food being prepared from your table. I also love some of the unique choices in both food and beverages. The portions were a good size, leaving me satisfied and giving my wife enough to take home for a snack later.

As soon as you enter Market Table Bistro, you can tell that it’s all about the food. The walls are relatively bare except for a few of Chef Jason’s signature menus on the wall (including one from the Inn at Little Washington). In addition to the menus along the walls, you will notice his two acknowledgements from James Beard in the corner. Aside from the bookshelves lined with cooking books and the fireplace, the restaurant’s décor is minimal. This all the more focuses the attention ON THE FOOD.
We came on a slow night and I mentioned to our server that I wanted to «order everything on the menu.» It was AMAZING. The level of service, the culinary knowledge of the staff, as well as the unpretentious «homey» vibe of the restaurant made you feel right at home. On several occasions Chef Jason came out of the kitchen and we were able to chat with him.
My wife and I loved the «unpretentious elegance» of the food. Chef Jason is all about organic, locally sourced (within 30 miles) product. Everything on his plates is there for a reason, he doesn’t add garnish or expensive ingredients to his dishes to «appear» impressive. Each one of our dishes sang because the ingredients were fresh, prepared with excellence, and the balance could not have been better. Even the minute details down the the knife work on the vegetables evidence the detail and perfect of standards that Jason has in his kitchen… speaking of which, it is even more impressive when you realize that his kitchen is smaller than some people’s walkin closet!
So, on to the food:
Gruyère Cheese, Fig, & Walnut appetizer: The assertive flavors of the cheese were perfectly balanced the sweetness of the fig and the walnut & the tortilla gave a pleasant earthy blend of texture.
The seasonal «journey»: Radish & Parsnip «soup», a trio of beets, the butternut squash «cannoli» with a fried risotto ball, elevated «Grandma’s Carrots» & dehydrated sweet potatoes — This was my wife’s favorite course! The soup was so perfectly seasoned that you could taste each ingredient! My mouth waters as I think about this savory, buttery, delight! The beet purée was to die for– it almost tasted like a pumpkin pie sorbet! I loved the butternut «cannoli» in which they managed to caramelize a butternut squash tweel and then pipe in a delicious squash filling. Of course the fried Risotto ball was delicious! «Grandma’s carrots» were where you were able to observe the perfect knife cuts and how the carrots were cooked to perfection, golden orange, slightly crunchy, a little sweet. amazing!
Ok, so we took the plunge and tried the sweet bread «McNuggets» … The presentation was so clever, in a little cardboard «nugget box.» As this was the first time I tried sweetbreads I was very apprehensive. I FREAKING LOVED THEM! These were lightly battered and the flavor was delicious! They were not dry or stringy or chewy at all!
The crispy skin on the Striped Bass was SO GOOD! The fish was caught a few hours ago and never had seen a freezer. The meat was so moist… I could have eaten this plate 5x over
The seasonal Venison «deconstructed stew» was cooked to perfection! As a hunter, I’m familiar with many ways people try to cook deer meat. Most of the time the meat is dried out, and so tough. I don’t know how Jason did it, but this was almost like eating a fillet. WE ATE VENISON WITH BUTTER KNIVES! The flavors were so well balanced, the «gamy» flavor of the meat was replaced by a perfect medley of fresh seasonal vegetables
Pork done 2 ways, an INCREDIBLE pork loin and then Pork Belly on an apple Sauerkraut (my favorite!) with a apple cider cube & sweet potato shavings. This was my favorite course! The herb roasted pork tenderloin was the perfect temperature. It was succulent and so moist. The Pork Belly was some of the thickest that I’ve ever seen. It was really fun to to play around with the flavors and eat the Pork Belly with the apple sauerkraut as it made the pork taste sweeter! It was really cool :)
The smoked mascarpone sommore & bourbon milkshake with ginger cake… Oh the dessert. First of all, the presentation was fun! The sommore was brought to our table under a smoked dome and when it was served, the flavors of the smoke surrounded our table. I loved how Jason used Mascarpone instead of the traditional marshmallow as it added a nice almost savory component to the dish. The Ginger cake was so moist and had a really nice spice, but I’ll tell you that Bourbon milkshake… so perfectly smooth with the smallest hint of salt. Wow. it was amazing.
After our meal we just chatted with Chef Jason for almost 10 minutes and were able to ask him about the meal as well as his vision for the restaurant. It was a unique experience to interact with a Chef of his caliber in such an almost casual manner. I was speaking to the staff later about it, and I was very impressed by the Chef’s pleasant humility. He was very inviting and I can’t wait to come back and introduce him to my family and fri

A solid three stars. For the amount of money I spent here, I thought I’d receive better food (and more of it!)
PROS:
Very pretty-​looking food
Friendly service
Fancy paper towels in the bathroom (haha)
CONS:
Very small portions
Very expensive
Awkward outdoor seating next to parking lot
Cheap outdoor seating furniture
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WHAT I GOT:
First course: summer melon salad (without prosciutto, with feta) ($ 9)
Main course: Stuffed peppers ($ 18)
Main course: Fish special (~$ 28)
Lovettsville Iced Tea, alcoholic ($ 10)
Mint mojito ($ 10)
Total (including tip) for two people: $ 95.00
WHAT I THOUGHT:
The drinks were alright, nothing special.
Our salad appetizer was very very pretty but had such small pieces! Not fun to eat. Our main courses were better than the appetizer. My dad really had the rock fish special, and he liked it. He said the fish was very juicy and cooked perfectly.
My dish of stuffed peppers was disappointing. First, it was the only vegetarian item on the menu, which is always annoying! Aren’t there any vegetarians in western Virginia?! Let’s add more veggie options to the menu! When I make stuffed peppers at home, I can usually eat three small peppers or two large peppers. My dish came out with two small peppers, and it just wasn’t enough food to satisfy me. The rice was also a bit dry.
The décor in this restaurant is not that nice. For the money you’re spending at this place, you could go to a more fancier looking restaurant in northern Virginia. Also, I was bothered by the outdoor seating. The chairs and tables outside are cheap and kind of ugly, and you’re sitting right next to their gravel parking lot! Definitely NOT a pretty view.
This place is good, but not for the price they’re putting on the menu. I say try it out and make your own judgements, but I have seen enough of this place.

This is actually one of the best meals I’ve had in a long while. We loved every single menu item and are thrilled that we drove out of our way to come here, I would strongly recommend it as one of the best restaurants I’ve visited.
First off, this is a farm to table concept and it works. It works better than any other farm to table restaurant I’ve ever seen.
The restaurant is situated off a two-​lane road and has limited parking. Just something to keep in mind as you might need to park next door or down the street behind the restaurant. We got lucky and found a spot. The interior is pretty darned cool, with a giant fireplace and two big dining rooms. The kitchen is partially open in one dining room and I liked it.
After we were seated, we ordered beer. They had a large variety, and we sampled two Oregon beers (I preferred the Green over the Yellow). We then got appetizers which included the #1 best chicken wings I’ve ever had. The wings had a smokey flavor that was so unique, along with peppers and other spices that I couldn’t quite make out. The delicate flavor was just stunning. We got the wings on a whim, but they turned out to be simply amazing. We also got wasabi deviled eggs which were tasty as well, with just enough spice to get your attention but not overpower you.
We then got appetizers, including mac and cheese for me. The mac and cheese was really good. However, I wasn’t shocked by it… as I was with every other amazing ingredient in my entrée. The mac and cheese was probably some of the best I’ve ever had at a restaurant, but it didn’t have anything extra to maybe distinguish it. I did love its hard crusted top and creaming noodles.
The entrees were catfish and pork belly. Wow, we were both shocked by how great these items were. We savored every delicious bite! The catfish tasted fresh, and the pork belly was expertly prepared atop a bed of some of the best grits I’ve ever had.
Both my wife and I agreed that we were just stunned by how amazing the food was here. I would also comment that while we didn’t have desert, there was a smores style desert that came underneath a glass cover which contained smoke. I don’t know how they did it, but just about every table purchased one except for us. The smell that filled the room from the smoking smores only added to our experience.
The only downside to the restaurant for us was maybe the service. Our waitress was phenomenal, but for some reason the management had her doing all sorts of side tasks which took away from her service. It didn’t really matter much, but we noticed it. Why they couldn’t have kept her tasked on service and not doing dishes, I don’t know. But generally the flow of the service staff was acceptable and certainly not even close to being a reason to not come here. I’m just mentioning it because management could fix this and avoid problems in the future. For instance, on the night we were there, the restaurant was only about half full (I don’t know why anyone would eat anywhere else around here, because that is a mistake) but had it been full, the servers would have been taxed much more heavily to do both service and dishes (or whatever they were doing behind the counter).
Basically, you cannot go wrong by coming to this restaurant. If you are within 40 miles of it, drive here. It’s worth it for a truly inspired meal. And frankly the prices were reasonable, too.

Cute little town and great food. We stopped in Sunday for brunch and were lucky enough to get a table right away, but I would call ahead next time. The place is not very big and can fill up fast.
The staff here was great and they have lots of fresh made drinks and local wines on the menu. Everything looked so good, but I ordered the pot pie, which was amazing. It was even made from local chickens. I am not a huge pot pie fan to be honest, but I saw someone else order one and decided to give it a try, it was worth it.
They had some great looking desserts, but I did not try any this time. I would love to go back for dinner soon though.