Lightfoot Restaurant

What a unique and memorable experience! This restaurant is set inside a beautifully restored old bank, and the atmosphere is just incredible—full of character and charm. You can still see original features like the vault, which adds a fun and historic touch. The food was delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and the service was warm and welcoming. It’s a perfect spot for a relaxed meal with a bit of history on the side. Highly recommend checking it out!

It's a restaurant that restored the old bank a long time ago, so the atmosphere and interior are really beautiful and Elegant. The better than Maryland crab soup was really delicious. The wine was also attractive. But the fillet mignon steak was too dry and tasteless. The fried oysters were too thick and the seasoning was too strong, What is worse the liver itself was not tasty. The oysters inside were not moist either. The interior is very beautiful, the crab soup was delicious, but it's a pity that the main menu is not delicious.

Great old spot across from courthouse and Park in Old Town Leesburg. Apparently used to be a very old bank, not sure what the upstairs veranda was for🤣 Food was great and Joe was a perfect server. They split our entree, basically steak frites, which was delicious. Lovely decor and atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

I was so excited to finally eat here and was disappointed immediately. The hostess actually frowned at us when we entered! We were seated after a moment because we had reservations. I had the crab cake with asparagus and mashed potatoes and my husband had the ribeye with broccolini and mashed potatoes. I found shells in my crab cake and my husband’s steak was very tough. The potatoes and vegetables were delicious. Our waiter didn’t come back once to check how our meal was or refill our drinks. We ordered dessert which was delicious. I think if you pay $54 for a ribeye it should melt in your mouth, not have to saw though and a crab cake should not have shells! Very disappointing and overpriced! Also, charging $5 for using a card??? Aren’t the prices inflated enough? First and last for us.

Lovely restaurant, good food and good service. The only thing that fail short is their blood orange margarita, it wasn't freshly squeezed and overly sweetened with syrup. Also lack presentation.

Absolutely fantastic! Beautiful building! Amazing food! Service from Joe B was exactly what you'd expect. Excellent experience. See you again, soon.

It's a very nice place and I can see at night it might be a good "date night" location. It's grand and has lovely bones. The food is also quite good.

Amazing food, unique atmosphere, and perfect portions. We had the fried tomatoes (the smokey flavour was perfect), deviled eggs (simple but a perfect bite), scallops (very elevated taste and presentation), and split the Poseidon's Pair. The wait staff is both polite and kind and made the visit easy. Really great date night overall!

We like Lightfoot, we go there at my Mom's request for special occasions. I've not had anything bad, just not dazzled by it. This time we went during restaurant week so we selected from that menu (sorry I forgot to take a pic). They were very short staffed and, despite our waiter Joe doing his best running around, it showed. If you weren't understanding of shirt staffed service, you would not have been happy... The hummus was good, the lobster bisque was good , with nice chunks of lobster, gazpacho was pretty good. The halibut special for restaurant week was good but not terribly flavorful. Filet was well cooked and really good. The berry desserts (off the regular menu) were supposed to have cookies but we didn't feel like the wait to get it fixed. They didn't have several of the beers on tap that were on their menu. The espresso martinis were excellent. So a good, not great meal, especially for the price. But.. Definitely better than the 3.5 stars it has.

Just not OK. Brought me wrong wine to begin with. I could taste that's not the one I ordered. They said we will check at the bar. Finally admitted that that was another bottle and they confused with the wine I ordered. Brought a completely different starter dish. Let us have it at no charge- fine. But the one we ordered we just uneatable - so soggy and oily ( French fried zucchini) The scallop gnocchi- salt. Nothing else. Not to mention we were sited at the table next to a molded wall.

Quality food at happy hour prices. That's why we keep coming back. Cocktails are generous pours. Chef puts together a full menu of small bites for happy hour. It's 3:30-6:30p. The bar staff is attentive and constantly checks on us. The room is dark, almost speak easy/like. You might need a flashlight to read your menu.

Beautiful restaurant space with multiple levels if you want to have a private dinner party. Just on the outskirts of downtown, perfect for a cocktail to begin or end your night. The food was fine but the infamous French Onion Soup is definitely a must. The fried oysters were okay- over battered and not hot, but flavored well. Nice wait staff but mostly there for the vibes. Looks like they have good Sunday Sunday deals I'd want to go back for

We went to Lightfoot for Saturday Brunch, and it was all just okay. The portions were sizable though which was nice. For my dish, pineapple upside down pancake (a new flavor) the pancake was thick but the flavor wasn't all that special to me. I ordered for the chicken tenders to be added which costed an additional $5. Honestly without the added chicken tenders I'm not sure it would have been a very filling meal. In general, it was kinda just dry. We also had the deviled eggs and zucchini fries with feta dip. Deviled eggs were pretty standard. The zucchini fries were very floppy and would break apart when dipping it into the sauce. The feta dip really saved the dish though. I highly enjoyed that sauce. Service was okay, and the decor was interesting to look at. Seemed like a clean place. Overall, a very average restaurant.

The ambiance is nice, romantic, but the food was mediocre. Friendly service, but I expected more.

Tired and old. Service was slow with only three tables being serviced. We waited over 30 minutes for food and the quality was subpar. This has been consistent each time we've had dinner at Lightfoot. Something needs to change to keep up with all the other new hot spots popping up down the street.

Another wonderful family celebration at Lightfoot Restaurant. The food and service were great. We ordered off the regular menu instead of having a modified menu. The private room was very enjoyable without hearing the noise from the main dining room. The server was attentive and got all our meal, drink and dessert orders correct. This is a great option for that special birthday or anniversary event. Everything was perfect.

Came here today for an early dinner. The restaurant is beautiful especially the bar area. Ancho margarita- too sweet for my liking. I feel the balance was off with this drunk- one would expect more sour than sweet to compliment the heat of what is supposed to be a spicy drink but this leaned way too far into the sweet category. Old Fashioned - boozy. Not bad. Deviled eggs - meh...the consistency was overcooked and rubbery, and the yolk was a bit bland. Fried green tomatoes- the cheese was good as was the accompanying sauce but the tomatoes were just ok. Key lime pie - again, just ok. I've definitely had better. The accompanying cream was nice, as was the scoop of vanilla I added. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, although hearing a woman in the kitchen repeatedly yelling at my bartender, 'Why didn't you tell me you were a redneck?!' wasn't quite the mood enhancer I would've preferred. Overall, it was an enlightening first visit.

I was in town visiting a friend and he suggested we dine here. Am I glad he did! I am a foodie and I approach new food adventures with a bit of skepticism. If I was only following Yelp as a guide I wouldn't have gone here with its inexplicable 3.5 star rating currently. I give this place a solid 5 star review because I throughly enjoyed every aspect of my visit from the service to the quality of the food, to the live entertainment (piano man) and stellar bar. My buddy and I both felt like having fish and steak for dinner so our terrific server told us the kitchen would be happy to split the entrees for us. They charge $5 to do it but it was well worth it. We were both able to enjoy 2 standout dishes; the rockfish and filet mignon. Both were absolutely delicious. The drinks are creative and strong. I enjoyed washing down my meal with a few of them. I have already told my friend this is the spot for me when I return next year. Looking forward to it already.

We went here for Father's Day and it was a great experience. The restaurant itself is in a historic old bank and delightfully decorated a la art deco. The service was adequate. The food was fantastic! We each enjoyed our meals very much. They had ample vegetarian options. I got the potato soup without bacon (my brother in law and I both got the potato soup, and agreed it was the best potato soup we've ever had. I wanted to sit in the middle of the bowl and eat my way out!) and greek egg dish which were both delicious. The rest of our party also enjoyed their dishes. The pricing was reasonable though there is an 18% service charge applied to parties over 6 (?). Definitely a must eat! Will eat here again!

Food is always a winner here. We came for a Friday night happy hour and got some tasty bites. The crab dip was a generous portion for happy hour prices. The nachos were huge and it was vegetarian. Drink specials were 3 cocktails and house wines and a lager. All were heavy pours and we appreciated it. Service was good. Our server was the bar keep and the server. He provided great service despite being the only person working the bar area. There's public parking in the back. Use your Park Mobile app. The place is reminiscent of an old school cocktail bar. They do take reservations.

I've spent a few decades living in Nova Scotia and New England . I'm a self proclaimed " seafood snob" ! And getting great seafood, fresh and prepared properly is a challenge in Northern Virginia ! Not at Lightfoot ! They do it right , every time !! Not overcooked or soaked in batter like so many restaurants! The only reason we don't go more often is because parking in Leesburg is getting more and more Stupid ! No fault of Lightfoot's

The service was excellent. The big fat BLT + French fries was delicious, well made, perfectly grilled, and flavorful. The braised pork, shrimp, and grits combo was a great portion and delicious! But the deviled eggs appetizer were the best part, incredibly well made, beautifully presented, and incredibly tasty. With an iced tea and soda, the total was about $76. Highly recommended!

Made reservations a week ahead of time for a group of 13. Wanted to make sure we would have enough servers, could get separate checks, all was good. We sat in the alcove. We had 1 server who in addition to us had 2 more tables. Asked 3 times for a glass of wine before it came, food was slow to come out. 2 of us ordered the special halibut with crab meat on top, mashed potatoes and broccolini. Potatoes on both dishes were cold, sent back, got it back 10 minutes later, now fish was cold. People were almost done eating so we just kept ours. As the food was coming out the server was "auctioning " the food off. Who had steak? Who had the fish ? Salad? I thought at a finer dining establishment they have a system which varies from server to server so they know who ordered what? Even though we told the server our food was cold, there was no compensation - not a free desert - not a thing. No manager coming over. On the bill there was a note that said if you pay with a credit card it was 3% more. I was never informed about this when I made my reservation, so needless to say people didn't have cash and had to pay the 3%. After we paid we asked to speak to the manager. He went out of his way not to come over and speak to us. I do know know his name, however he was almost bald and heavy set. He did everything but come over to our table. Finally we got up and spoke to him as we left. He never apologized, he even argued about things. What a sad experience we had. We surely will never go back. Most of our table was disappointed with the food and the service, and above all the manager. What a poor example of a manager.

The food is excellent and the service impeccable. The ambiance is amazing with a live band and the style in the restaurant is unique.

This place is so close to 5 star, but I had to subtract a star because the acoustics are SO bad. I could hardly hear my husband across the table, and the waiter had to lean in to hear us. But, the food was delicious! I had rockfish, which was cooked perfectly and didn't need the beurre blanc. Hubby had lamb chops, it was a huge portion and he was in heaven. It's expensive but we'll go back. Maybe there's a quieter section there?

Great service and worth for the time to drive out there. It was a bank from the past that turned into a restaurant. I didn't get a chance to see the second floor, but I heard they have good view from top to bottom. The food was ok. They have a lot of wines and cocktail option, but recommend a Light Foot Lager. The table is room and but you do hear next table gossip. It was a great late lunch. However, I do want to come back for dinner to enjoy the full experience.

I was there a long time ago, and I mean a long time ago, but had great service! Also great food!

We had my daughter's Sweet 16 there in a private room. Absolutely fantastic! The food was great, service was incredibly attentive, and the setting is beautiful. It was also one of the only places we looked at where they allowed a party of that size to order off the menu as opposed to a preset menu. All of our guests loved it!

I had an early Christmas dinner at Lightfoot Restaurant this weekend. The decor puts you instantly in a Christmas spirit! Red bows, nutcracker, lights, it was beautiful! We ordered the crab dip for appetizer. It's a huge serving. It was decently flavored. The better part of the meal was the main dish Salmon and the burger. Both were very tasty and flavorful. Service was okay. For drink I had the Christmas margarita, again it was alright. I would say this place is more hitting the target on ambiance and environment. Cool vibes! As far as the food and drink it was average, but good!

Came here for happy hour... Was a very nice experience. Food was good. Service was excellent! Good draft beer. I think the highlight of a happy hour menu or the oysters.

This is such a stunning location! And the vibe is just as good. We discovered it a month ago and have already been back. The food and drinks from both their regular menu and specials have been superb. We have had various pasta dishes and salads and all have been well done. I also have to give a SHOUT OUT to our amazing waitress Deena. She is a gem, always giving menu advise and making sure you are well taken care of. She remembered us when we came back and that tells you a lot about how invested she is in a positive experience!! If you're in downtown leesburg, this is a must try! Ask for Deena, she will take great care of you!

We came to Lightfoot during happy hour because they are famous for it. In mid-afternoon on a weekday, they were very quiet but we sat at the bar and had a great conversation with the gregarious bar tender. The interior appears to be a former bank and this architecture lends to the quirky atmosphere of this dining experience. As for the food, we stuck to the happy hour menu and had lots of fun with it. The selections were diverse, affordable and delicious! The drink side of the happy hour was a little disappointing in that the happy hour beer advertised as a lager was not like any lager any of us ever sampled and was just okay as a beer accompaniment. Nevertheless, they do deserve their high reputation of happy hour and we expect to return!

Thus is by far the best upscale restaurant in downtown Leesburg with outstanding food, ambiance and hospitality that is far better than most.

I haven't been here in years but it wasn't as good as I remembered it. Very noisy, poor seating. There look to be decent seats but we didn't get offered any of them. The French onion soup was good 8/10 but I've had better. The fried chicken was really a fancy chicken's tender, the Mac and cheese was not good - could taste the flour, and the ranch was just terrible. The burger was also decent 7/10 but not worth going back for. Overall it was just an average meal with limited options and on the pricey side. I'll probably be going somewhere else next time.

Had the California salad and crab bisque. Both were excellent. Could have used a small bowl for the shrimp shells.

What a fantastic place. It's an old bank beautifully redone to create a wonderful atmosphere and feast for the eyes as well as the pallets. The menu choices are varied and interesting. The service is excellent. We were there for lunch. We had the bisque, a crab BLT, a vegetable omelette, and a child's portion of macaroni and cheese. All were very good with delicious flavorings. We even had the crème brûlée for dessert. This was a great experience!

Birthday lunch with girlfriends. Amazing food and service. The ambiance was upscale and so comfortable. I highly recommend this food experience.!

Overrated and overpriced. That is the bottom line. Sat at the bar and the bartenders were pompous and arrogant. Red wine was poured into wrong style of glass. Food was ok but incredibly overpriced. Lobster bisque was the exception, fantastic. Bottom line, look elsewhere. Do better Lightfoot

Unbelievable service and excellent food! Beautiful atmosphere can't say enough about how delicious our meals were!

It was a cold night and I'd been on my feet all day, so I got my food to go and headed back to my AirBnB, but I just have to say the French Onion Soup was so unique and delicious it deserves its own review. The addtion of the mushrooms makes it rich and unctious (never thought I'd know how to use that word, but it fits here) and it was just perfect.

Fantastic food in an very cool setting. The restaurant is located in a beautiful old bank building. Very cool setting. The food is fantastic and the service has always been great! They are also excellent for events with plenty of great spaces upstairs. Working with the event team is also a breeze - they are very experienced and took care of all of our needs. Our guests we blown away with the food and the beauty of the restaurant. Everything we have tried is great here. Favorites include honey ham biscuits, maryland crab bisque, everyone's favorite salad, filet mignon and one of the best crabcakes I have ever eaten!

To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. Ive lived in the area for over 20 years and always wanted to dine here, especially given its history. I made reservations for a birthday dinner and when we arrived we were told to wait an additional few minutes. This would have been fine except there were only 2 other customers in the entire restaurant and it was so quiet and awkward you could hear a pin drop. Staff members walked past us with no acknowledgement until one of them walked up, grabbed a few menus and asked us to follow him. I pointed out that we had a reservation because I wanted him to notice the comment in there about a birthday. He pushed a few buttons on the screen and seated us by the faux fireplace. The table and ambiance were very nice. Our server was also great and attentive. We ordered our food. I ordered a burger medium well and it came out well done so it was really hard to eat. When we asked for the check (we werent offered dessert) there was no acknolwedgement for a birthday, not even a comment. The other thing that really rubbed us the wrong way is that staff members were openly cussing on the floor and continued joking around really loudly to the point where it was disruptive. The restaurant was already mostly empty so their voices felt extra loud. It felt more like a sportsbar than a fine dining experience. I've seen far more professionalism, better food, and acknowledgements for every special occasion from Clydes and other GAR restaurants in the area. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. As a side note, I would make two additional recommendations- play some kind of music in the background so we can't hear every convo in the room (and so it doesn't feel so awkward) and please put a baby changing station in one of the stalls. It doesn't cost much and makes a huge difference for families with small children.

The ambiance is lovely. Really a beautiful place. I hadn't been there in more than 15 years, and we went as guests of friends on Saturday evening to celebrate a birthday. We ordered drinks called I love Lucy, or something similar, and for $15 each we were pretty disappointed. No garnish and truly nothing special. One of the guys ordered a beer, and when delivering a glass of wine, our server accidentally spilled his full to the brim glass of beer all over him, his pants, and shirt. That was not great to start things off, but she offered to buy us a dessert. We said no thanks, because we had brought our own birthday cake, but honestly we expected a manager to come over and apologize to our friend who was literally drenched for the rest of the evening and left smelling like a fraternity. It didn't happen. No one came over at all. The food- some of us loved our food. The birthday girl ordered a BLT and she seemed to enjoy it. The "frat" guy got the steak salad and said it was good. I ordered the gyro, and I must say it was really not good. The steak was very overcooked, and there wasn't much meat to it at all. The best thing about it was the zucchini fries. Definitely not a meal worth its cost. I've had much better gyros for a lot less money, and I would give it a rating of 2 out of 5. My husband ordered an appetizer salad and the ham biscuits and said they were good. All in all I was very disappointed in the service, and especially since no one from management even bothered to come talk to us after the spill. I also was shocked to find out that not even a few dollars was taken off of the check for the beer. They had a nice opportunity to show off their upscale service, but didn't bother. I have a feeling I'll be okay waiting another 15 years to return. Lightfoot, you can do better.

We ventured to this gem in Downtown Leesburg for my husband's birthday. The service is impeccable. Our server delivered some lovely corn and cheese bread along with my Aperol Spritz and my husband's Cab. We ordered the shrimp and lobster pasta along with the Filet, mashed potatoes and asparagus. Both meals were heavenly delicious! Loved the art work as the restaurant is located inside a previous bank, high ceilings, and red pillars. Highly recommend this venue if you venture to Downtown Leesburg. Parking is free in the garage on weekends too!

Fantastic service and food! We celebrated an anniversary recently at Lightfoot Restaurant. Upon arrival we were presented with 2 glasses of champagne. Very nice touch! Our waiter was personable, professional, and efficient. The food was delicious. The chef does a great job keeping the fan favorite menu items as well as introducing new ones. Everything we tried was outstanding. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion or just a nice evening out.

Excellent service. Food was delicious. Perfect for a romantic evening or a lively dinner, as the ambiance fits both. Dress is semi casual, but I'd err on the side of a button up collared shirt at least.

Great food ( loved the Halibut!!) , great service in a great location. The old bank makes for an absolute wonderful setting to enjoy dinner or a lunch. Love everything about this place!.

Food was excellent. Ordered filet and crab cake. I cannot recall the name of the dish, but it was a chef speciality. Wife had lobster linguine, also excellent. Cups of crab bisque were good size cups (mugs) and had plenty of crab. Atmosphere was nostalgic/classy, retired bank with warm rich wood and plenty of architectural character. Service (Kim) was top notch! Personable, friendly, elegant, prompt, and just outside eyeshot but always there ready to provide service. We were underdressed but they made us feel very comfortable. Prices are a bit up there. Wife and I had dinner with 1 drink each, roughly $180. Still, we will be back.

We came here for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint!! The staff was so kind and gave us complimentary champagne. We made a reservation but ended up sitting outside which is first come first served. It was beautiful back there. They had a great keyboard played with a fountain and lights that really created a romantic ambiance. This is the nicest restaurant in downtown Leesburg and classy. I recommend this for a nice night out. It is not really a casual family restaurant as it is more upscale. The food was delicious from the soups and appetizers to the entrees and dessert. The wine was good and service was impeccable even on a busy Saturday night at 6pm! The cream of crab soup was amazing as was my cream cake club sandwich (I added a slice of cheese). Got creme brulee for dessert which was good with a nice crystallized top. Honestly I had heard so much and expected so much I was worried I would be disappointed but it was fabulous!! The prices were reasonable for a nice dinner. I cannot say enough good things. The inside of the restaurant is also beautiful like you are in a high end hotel. It is very classy and we loved it!

Beautiful ambience and always impeccable service. I have been visiting this restaurant for years. The daily specials are always creative and delicious. The best onion soup and lobster bisque around! The food at Lightfoot is creative, consistent, and fairly priced. Perfect date place, lunch with ladies or business meeting.

If you genuinely want to impress either your wife, or a woman you are very interested in, Book a reservation for Sunday evening at 8 PM. Request the fireplace side table and by the end of your meal, you will have the entire restaurant to yourself (you are welcome gentlemen.) Food, -9/10. - presentation was fantastic, delivered in a timely manner. Cooked to perfection. Very well done. Menu selection-8/10. (The culinary staff executed their menu very well.) Personalized service, 10 out of 10... Particularly at this time Aesthetic appeal, and attention to detail of the restaurant itself was absolutely flawless. Wine list, appropriately diversified to accommodate all pallets, and very well priced considering the depth of the wine list. At the end of the night, the manager came over and thanked us for our patronage, and I congratulated them on a well executed meal.

We had an amazing Christmas Eve Dinner at Lightfoot. The service was outstanding and the restaurant beautifully decorated for Christmas. The food was excellent and the special cocktails were fantastic! So glad we chose this for our Christmas Eve dinner.

My wife went here for an evening out thank to a sitter and wanted to try somewhere new. The Tenderloin Gyro was her draw to Lightfoot and I wanted to try the Sea Scallops w/short rib raviolis. We needed a reservation according to when I called even though the place was maybe 50% capacity so I'm assuming they were a little short staffed but it didn't show. The building inside and out is like a piece of art all by itself. Their decorations for Chet were amazing and it was so beautiful all the way around. I had a delicious old fashioned for a cocktail and we got spicy tomato soup and a Caesar salad to start. They were all amazing. There was an issue with our timing for food and drinks initially due to a system error that erased everyone's orders but the waitress kept us posted and got our bread in the meantime. Which was a jalapeño cheddar focaccia and corn bread and were great. Our entrees came out piping hot and extremely delicious. The short rib raviolis were perfectly seasoned, and comforting just wish I had a bigger portion for $35, plus I was hungry. My wife couldn't finish her Zucchini fries because her portion was huge and she loved the tenderloin gyro. We split a crème brûlée for dessert and a nice surprise of cotton candy to add to the meal was very nice. Overall this was a great choice for a lovely date night and we can't wait to try more items off of their menu.

We had an anniversary dinner here. The restaurant is very unique and has a lot really impressive architecture and features inside. The service was great even on what ended up being a busy night. The food was fantastic, we both had a bay scallop pasta dish which was a generous portion also. We will be back!

Be sure there are no private events upstairs while you are dining!!! The behavior was less than conducive to a family event below. Berry SaladEveryone's Favorite Salad. Still the best.

Food was very good. The service was far from being great. Our waitress had too many tables and we felt the brunt of it. Ambiance was nice.

The food here is very good and I have been celebrating my birthday here (most years) for the last 18 years. Unfortunately, I think this year is the last year that we will go on my birthday. It probably didn't help that it was a Friday night but the restaurant was packed and very loud. I tend to order the same meal everytime: Lobster bisque to start, filet mignon (which I usually pack to go so I can eat dessert) and creme brulee. This year the Lobster Bisque was not quite as good as I remembered and the creme brulee did not have a thick shell on top. The prime rib was more rare than med rare (which was ok because we brought it home and heated it the next day). I never even cut into the filet as the soup was very filling. I guess the biggest disappointment is the noise level and the seating. We had the end seat right next to the bar. One bench and one chair. We added that we were celebrating my birthday on the reservation and they provide a candle if you order dessert. If you are looking for an intimate dinner, look somewhere else. If you just want a god steak and don't care about the noise level this is a great option.