We had dinner and ordered the daily special, Hamburger steak. It was served with French fries and beans right off the can, slightly warmed. The steak was soaked in a disgusting brown sauce, which had no taste at all, but salty. It was cheap and still a waste of money. more

Went to the Hornet's Nest while passing through Orange. We were actually looking to go to the Silk Mill Grille but it was closed. The Hornet's Nest wasn't anything fancy, but it definitely hit the spot. For a very reasonable price, we both had the pulled pork sandwich with fries and some sweet tea. The tea was good, and for... more

They smoke their own meats; my chicken was good and my husband said the brisket was the best he'd ever had. The beans were excellent; fries and mashed potatoes were both good. Even the coffee was good, which is not something I expect in small towns. I have always said that good country cooking is an oxymoron, but the Hornet's... more

There are not too many places in Orange to eat that are kid friendly, except for fast food restaurants, which we tend to shy away from. The food at this restaurant is average. It was a lot of it, but the quaility in my opinion was not that great. One thing that was good was the corn muffin with dinner.... more

We have been to the Hornet's Desk twice this month. Just discovered them. Its a nondescript white building in Orange, VA. Interior is tables and booths...not fancy. Decorated with local sports memorabilia. Our first visit, I had salmon cake, macaroni salad (a yummy dill creation, not all mayo), fries (cold and disappointing) and cole slaw (yummy....the best since my mom's).... more

Generic, poor quality food. more

I have eaten at this restaurant numerous times. It is a family-run establishment, and the owners are gracious and polite. The atmosphere is very casual, so if you are looking for a high-brow dining experience, this is not the place. The food, though, is great and reasonably priced, and the portions are large. I recommend the country-fried steak or the... more