New Iberia Kitchen Expands Hours & Menu for Spring 2026

Lunch Is Back on the Thornton River

Good news for weekday visitors to Sperryville: New Iberia Kitchen has resumed lunch service for spring 2026. The Spanish and Louisiana-inspired restaurant at 3 River Lane — tucked inside a converted 1930s apple packing shed in Sperryville's River District — is now open Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM to 3 PM.

It's a welcome addition for anyone spending a midweek day hiking Old Rag, exploring the River District galleries, or just passing through on Route 211. New Iberia has built a devoted following for its comfort-driven cooking that blends Cajun soul food with Spanish-influenced flavors — think bold spices, generous portions, and a sense of place that feels nothing like the typical wine country lunch stop.

Fresh Spring Menu Drop

The expanded hours come alongside a full menu refresh. New Iberia recently rolled out updates across its food, wine, and drink menus, plus more rotating weekly specials — the kind of additions the team says are designed to "spice things up." Specific new dishes haven't been announced publicly yet, but the venue has teased that additional new additions are coming soon.

If you want to catch the menu at its most current, a weekday lunch visit or the upcoming SperryFest weekend is your best window. The team also recently confirmed that new wine selections and cocktail options are part of the refresh — relevant for wine lovers visiting the broader Rappahannock region who want a meal that matches their glass.

What to Know About Weekend Hours This Month

New Iberia's schedule in April has had a few community-driven closures worth knowing about:

Saturday, April 19: Closed all day for "Junior Staff Appreciation Day" — high school team members were attending prom, senior events, and athletics. The restaurant was unapologetically enthusiastic about it.
Saturday evening, April 18: Closed for RCHS Prom.
Sunday, April 20: Reopened with brunch starting at 10 AM.

As the team put it in their own words: it "felt like the perfect opportunity to give everyone a full, beautiful Saturday in Rappahannock before we jump into SperryFest." The warmth behind that post captures exactly why New Iberia has become a fixture in this community rather than just another restaurant.

SperryFest Weekend: Plan Accordingly

With SperryFest on Saturday, April 25, Sperryville's River District — where New Iberia sits — will be busier than usual. The festival runs all day along Main Street and Schoolhouse Field, with the Great Rubber Duck Race on the Thornton River at 3 PM. If you're planning to eat at New Iberia during the festival, arrive early or plan for a wait. The restaurant is steps from the action.

The venue is also conveniently close to Copper Fox Distillery (9 River Lane), Copper Fox Antiques, and the River District arts studios — making the block an easy afternoon circuit for food, drinks, and browsing.

Planning Your Visit

New Iberia Kitchen
📍 3 River Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740
📞 (540) 227-6647
🌐 newiberiakitchen.com
Lunch hours: Wednesday & Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM
Sunday brunch: Starting at 10 AM
Check the website or social media for current dinner hours and weekly specials — the menu rotates frequently.