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Affectionately known as “Tuskies”, this upscale American eatery in Leesburg wraps old fashioned charm around delectable, original dishes that are among the finest in Loudoun County!
It's simple elegance, deep wood furnishings, and the promise of a special experience. The setting is a 19th century grain mill, renovated and refurbished to showcase a this fabulous find over the past 2 decades.
The service is as efficient and well-executed as any fine dining establishment that expects a sense of pride and ownership from the entire team. Knowledgeable, solicitous wait staff makes excellent recommendations and pace the entrees to ensure a relaxed, enjoyable meal. I would normally recommend one particular server to request to guarantee greatness, but every waiter and waitress there has been a pleasure to deal with.
While lunch portions are smallish compared to the prices, the quality and delectability of every bite makes it worth a few extra bucks. They support local farms and use fresh fine ingredients, so it’s nice to support the Virginia economy by enjoying homegrown herbs, fruits and veggies. Besides, who wants to stuff themselves too much to make room for an Upside Down Apple Tart or Pumpkin Crème Brulee?
Their silky, delicate butternut squash bisque is one of a kind; laced with fresh, locally grown herbs and pureed to an impossibly smooth texture- it’s high on my list of best soups ever. Tuskies hosts special beer and wine pairing dinners, private events, and changes their menu regularly, so I'd rather not gush over a dish you may never see on the menu, but suffice it to say- the one thing you will never taste at Tuskies is disappointment!
But let’s talk about the all-American tradition of pure gluttony when faced with a buffet of seemingly limitless options. As upscale as Tuskies’ regular menu is, I wasn’t sure what we’d find at the Sunday Brunch- quail eggs, duck livers, oysters benedict- would it be all fancy food and no simple French toast, bacon and eggs? I happily discovered the best of both worlds at this Sunday Brunch. From cedar plank salmon with orzo to oven roasted potatoes aside fluffy scrambled eggs - this brunch was the reason stretch pants were invented.
Fresh baked breads and pastry, miniature fruit tarts, savory beef tenderloin medallions, crisp baby spinach salad with walnuts and citrus vinaigrette, fat maple sausages, thick French toast… dish after dish beckoned as I thought, “So this is why I eat Nutrisystem all week, so I can ingest an insane number of calories in one self-indulgent sitting.”
I am proud to say I sampled small portions- not so proud that I sampled small portions of- well, EVERYTHING. (All but the two dishes with shrimp, due to allergies. Again, my obligation as Aphioni dictates that I do so… ahem.) This brunch is worth every cent- from a simple staples to signature specialties- every palate will find oh so satisfying dishes to linger over. I highly recommend a thick slice of crisp applewood bacon on the side of a moist, dense hunk of bread pudding- please just trust me and try it- that salty/sweet sensation is heaven on the tongue. It’s no exaggeration, it’s simply the luscious truth!
Another nicety of a Tuskies brunch- the bold, spicy Bloody Mary served with a colossal shrimp on the rim- thought I could not enjoy one on mine, The Man was thrilled to get two and our stellar waitress brought me skewers jumbo olives and pearl onions to accent the drink made for the “Sunday after”…
An amazing brunch is hard to come by on this side of LoCo, so dress in your Sunday finest, or throw on nice jeans and a casual shirt, bring the family or enjoy a quiet moment as a couple, and take yourself on a culinary journey, because~
Tuskies Passes with Flying Colors! 
203 Harrison Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
703.771.9300
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