The Dark Horse Irish Pub – American
Stepping into this spirited haunt feels like discovering a well-kept secret, where the amber glow of the bar and the hum of conversation create a sanctuary of classic pub warmth. The kitchen reimagines comfort food through a playful lens, serving up golden-fried green tomatoes and savory shepherd’s pie empanadas that bridge the gap between Dublin tradition and Southern soul. It is a place where eclectic small plates and hearty favorites come together, inviting guests to linger over a pint in an atmosphere of effortless conviviality.
659 Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill VA 22627 https://darkhorseflinthill.com/about/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for serving some of the best meals in the region, guests rave about the standout salmon and crab cake entrees which feature satisfying portions and fresh flavors. Reviewers highlight the pleasant, smoke-free atmosphere of the front porch as a perfect setting for a meal, noting that the service is consistently attentive and friendly. This inviting spot is praised for its high-quality seafood and welcoming ambiance, making it a top recommendation for those seeking a memorable dining experience.
Menu
Starters
- Southern Rolls - $12: Chicken, vegetables, black beans, cheese, boom boom sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $12: Arugula, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $14: Spicy cherry peppers, boom boom sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $12: Tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (6) - $11: Choice of BBQ, buffalo, sweet chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (10) - $18: Choice of BBQ, buffalo, sweet chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Sausage Rolls - $14: Irish curry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu - $10: Sriracha-sesame marinade, sweet chili tossed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd’s Pie Empanadas - $12: Chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $15: Panko-coconut crusted, pineapple salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raw Oysters on the Half Shell (1/2 Dozen) - $17: Fresh selection, choice of mignonette, horseradish, or cocktail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raw Oysters on the Half Shell (Dozen) - $32: Fresh selection, choice of mignonette, horseradish, or cocktail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Flatbreads
- Mushroom & Truffle Oil Flatbread - $14: Arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Flatbread - $15: Blue cheese bechamel, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black & White Pudding Flatbread - $15: Feta, arugula, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Flatbread - $14: Root vegetable puree, kalamata olives, cherry tomato, red onions, broccolini, mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Flatbread - $14: Pepperoni, cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Seafood Chowder - $9: Irish brown bread, Kerrygold Irish butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hearty Dublin Coddle - $9: Bacon, sausage, kale, carrots, onions, rosemary, potatoes, Irish brown bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $11: Romaine, parmesan, croutons, house-made dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $14: Mixed greens, pickled beets, pears, walnuts, feta, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $16: Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon lardons, cherry tomato, fried onions, hard-boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles & dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flint Hill Classic Salad - $13: Mixed greens, blue cheese, candied pecans, dried cranberries, bell peppers, carrots, champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fish & Chips - $20: Beer battered cod, pub fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd’s Pie - $20: Ground lamb, onion, garlic, peas, carrots, house gravy, whipped potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Stew - $16: Irish brown bread & Kerrygold Irish butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangers & Mash - $18: Irish pork bangers, yukon gold mashed potatoes, fried onions & house gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $22: Mild Irish curry, chicken, mixed vegetables, Jasmine rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Curry - $18: Mild Irish curry, mixed vegetables, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Chicken - $22: Airline chicken breast, jasmine rice, broccolini, buerre blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatloaf - $22: Beef, lamb, onion, garlic, mom’s sauce, broccolini, mashed potatoes, house gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bone-in Pork Loin Chop - $26: Grilled T-bone chop, mashed potatoes, brussels & bacon, mushroom cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye - $30: Grilled 12oz ribeye, champ potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $30: Grilled 12oz NY Strip, pub fries, truffle aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $24: Jasmine rice, brussels & bacon, buerre blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops - $30: Risotto, asparagus, saffron cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Cod - $22: Jasmine rice, green bean almandine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Entree - $28: Jumbo lump, potatoes au gratin, broccolini, chipotle crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Dark Horse Burger - $16: Arugula, sauteed onion, tomato, garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Burger - $17: Lettuce, tomato, red onion, tzatziki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Burger - $16: Lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $14: Beyond burger, arugula, tomato, red onion, garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $16: Lettuce, tomato, red onion, boom boom sauce, ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wicklow Roll - $18: Roast lamb, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Gnocchi - $22: Mushroom, spinach, caramelized onion, white wine cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $20: Caramelized onion, mushroom, cherry tomato, alfredo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Pea Risotto - $24: White wine, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marie’s Pasta - $28: Farfalle, shrimp, chicken, bacon, peppers, onions, white wine parmesan & paprika sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan & Truffle Oil Mash - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Champ Potatoes - $6: Mash with scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Colcannon - $8: Mash with bacon, kale, & caramelized onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Bean Almandine - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels & Bacon - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Cake - $11: Alegre Hill Bakers
- New York Style Cheesecake - $11: Alegre Hill Bakers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Torte - $10: Alegre Hill Bakers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bread Pudding - $12: Raisins, caramel, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Guinness Draft - $9: Irish Stout
- Ruffian Cocktail - $11: Beefeater, lavender simple, lemon, prosecco
- Lavazza Drip Coffee - $3: Regular or decaf
- Barry's Irish Tea - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about The Dark Horse Irish Pub
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 5.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests report high value through satisfying portions of standout salmon and crab cakes.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for The Dark Horse Irish Pub.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features an extensive selection of eclectic small plates, seafood entrees, and diverse dishes catering to over thirty dietary preferences.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include current operating hours or status to confirm if the restaurant is currently open.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This highly-rated spot is ideal for special occasions, offering a welcoming ambiance, attentive service, and standout seafood like salmon and crab cakes.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and pescatarian, featuring options like veggie burgers and colcannon.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include salmon and crab cake entrees, fried green tomatoes, shepherd’s pie empanadas, and the mushroom and truffle oil flatbread.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This 5.0-rated American pub stands out for its high-quality seafood, attentive service, and unique fusion dishes like shepherd’s pie empanadas.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for The Dark Horse Irish Pub.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The Dark Horse Irish Pub is located in Flint Hill, Virginia, as indicated by the restaurant's official website.
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