Places

2 Kyles

A restaurant at 4305 Fauquier Avenue in The Plains, an independent addition to the village's small dining scene.

The Plains, Fauquier County, VA

Bearrr Appetit

The restaurant inside the lodge at Lydia Mountain, open to the public as well as to overnight guests, serving salads, ap

Stanardsville, Greene County, VA

Bistro at the Front Porch

A bistro and market at 6483 Main Street in The Plains, serving casual meals with a market/grill component on the village

The Plains, Fauquier County, VA

Blue Ridge Cafe and Catering Co.

A casual American restaurant at 8315 Seminole Trail on Route 29 south in Ruckersville, run by Culinary Institute of Amer

Ruckersville, Greene County, VA

Blue Rock

Farm-to-table fine dining on eighty acres with Blue Ridge Mountain views.

12567 Lee Hwy, Washington, VA 22747

C&O Restaurant

A long-established Charlottesville restaurant near the Downtown Mall in a former railroad-era building, known for French

Charlottesville, VA

Café Frank

An intimate Franco-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar on the historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. It is among the newer a

Charlottesville, VA

Cast Iron Craft House

A craft-focused gastropub at 11 South Second Street in Old Town Warrenton, pairing elevated comfort food with a wide bee

Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA

Chop House Bistro

Farm-to-table bistro in Luray serving seasonal Shenandoah Valley cuisine for lunch and dinner.

132 E Main St, Luray, VA 22835

Circa '31 and The Speakeasy at the Mimslyn Inn

The two dining rooms of the 1931 Mimslyn Inn: Circa '31 upstairs for formal dining, and The Speakeasy downstairs, an Art

Luray, Page County, VA

Claire's at the Depot

A long-running American restaurant inside the restored Warrenton train depot at 65 South Third Street, serving seasonal

Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA

Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern

A pizza tavern at 204 East Main Street in Remington, one of the anchors of the small town's revitalizing main street alo

Remington, Fauquier County, VA

Crozet Pizza

A long-running Crozet institution whose thick-topped pies built a statewide reputation from a small roadside building. I

Crozet, Albemarle County, VA

Denim & Pearls

A contemporary American restaurant at 29 Main Street in Old Town Warrenton, aiming at a dressed-up-but-relaxed register,

Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA

Dino's Woodfired Pizza and Grill

A wood-fired pizza and grill restaurant at 8837 Seminole Trail in Ruckersville, positioned as a local gathering place wi

Ruckersville, Greene County, VA

Downtown Local

An independent restaurant and bar at 201 E Main Street in downtown Front Royal, appearing in the official Front Royal di

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

El Jaripeo

A family-owned Mexican restaurant at 138 Stoneridge Drive North in Ruckersville with a large menu of traditional dishes,

Ruckersville, Greene County, VA

Element

An independent Main Street restaurant at 317 E Main Street in Front Royal, listed in the town visitor dining guide, serv

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

Fardowners Restaurant

A casual pub on The Square in downtown Crozet serving elevated pub fare with locally sourced ingredients and a craft bee

Crozet, Albemarle County, VA

Field & Main Restaurant

James Beard–nominated farm-to-table dining in a historic Marshall, VA home with hearth cuisine and exceptional wines.

8369 W Main St, Marshall, VA 20115

Fleurie Restaurant

A contemporary French fine-dining room on 3rd Street just off the Downtown Mall, with an elegant setting and a deep wine

Charlottesville, VA

Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe

Beloved downtown Luray café with house-baked pastries, gourmet sandwiches, espresso bar, and beer & wine.

24 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835

Girasole

An Italian restaurant at 4244 Loudoun Avenue in The Plains, doing house pasta and Italian classics in a small-village se

The Plains, Fauquier County, VA

Griffin Tavern & Restaurant

A long-running English-style pub and restaurant at 659 Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill with three dining rooms, a '

Flint Hill, Rappahannock County, VA

Harry's Restaurant at Airlie

The restaurant at the Airlie estate, 6809 Airlie Road, drawing on Airlie's own farm and gardens for a seasonal menu serv

Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA

Hawksbill Diner

A classic small-town diner at 1388 East Main Street in Stanley, consistently ranked the top restaurant in town and best

Stanley, Page County, VA

Houndstooth at Glen Gordon Manor

The award-winning restaurant inside Glen Gordon Manor at 1482 Zachary Taylor Highway in Huntly, serving multi-course din

Huntly, Rappahannock County, VA

Houndstooth Restaurant

One-seating-per-night fine dining with five-course prix fixe menu.

1482 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Huntly, VA 22640

Hunter's Head Tavern

An English-style tavern at 9048 John Mosby Highway (Route 50) in Upperville, in an 18th-century building, serving tradit

Upperville, Fauquier County, VA

Il Vesuvio Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

A long-standing independent Italian restaurant and pizzeria at 402 West Main Street in Luray serving pizza, pasta, appet

Luray, Page County, VA

Jackalope Ridge Bakehouse and Microfarm

Sperryville Schoolhouse

Jenny Lynd's Pizza

A local pizzeria at 312 N Main Street in Madison serving pizzas, subs, sandwiches, and salads. It is an independent, fam

Madison, VA

Knotty Pine Restaurant & Lounge

An independent local restaurant at 801 N Royal Avenue in Front Royal, listed in the town's official visitor dining direc

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

L Dee's Pancake House

A long-running independent breakfast house at 522 E Main Street in Front Royal, on the road toward the Skyline Drive ent

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

Laurel Mills Store

Charming country store in Castleton with fuel, groceries, sandwiches, smoked ribs, wine, and a welcoming community vibe.

461 Laurel Mills Rd, Castleton, VA 22716

Los Robles Pupuseria and Restaurant

An authentic Salvadoran restaurant at 76 Main Street in Stanardsville serving pupusas, tamales, and other traditional di

Stanardsville, Greene County, VA

Main Street Mill Restaurant

A long-standing independent American restaurant and tavern at 500 E Main Street in a historic downtown mill building. It

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

Marshall Diner

A classic small-town diner at 8453 West Main Street in Marshall serving breakfast and American diner fare.

Marshall, Fauquier County, VA

Maybelle's Market

A community store at 8609 Dyke Road that combines gas and convenience staples with a serious kitchen, doing made-to-orde

Dyke, Greene County, VA

Melting Pot Pizza

An independent pizzeria at 138 W 14th Street in Front Royal, listed in the town's visitor dining directory. It is a loca

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

Molly's Irish Pub

An Irish pub at 36 Main Street in Old Town Warrenton with pub fare, a long bar and regular live music.

Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA

New Iberia Kitchen

Spanish and Louisiana-inspired comfort food in a 1930s apple packing shed.

3 River Ln, Sperryville, VA 22740

Off the Grid

100% solar-powered eco-friendly restaurant with vegan and vegetarian focus.

11692 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA 22740

Ollie Cat Cafe

An independent American restaurant at 219 West Main Street in Luray serving entrees, pastas, sandwiches, and salads. It

Luray, Page County, VA

Orlean Market

A country store turned restaurant and gathering place at 6855 Leeds Manor Road in the crossroads hamlet of Orlean, servi

Orlean, Fauquier County, VA

Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar

A Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar two blocks from the Downtown Mall, drawing on Italian, Greek and Spanish flavors

Charlottesville, VA

Osteria Maria

A Southern Italian restaurant at 510 S Royal Avenue, opened in 2022 by Chef Biagio Vignola after he bought the former Os

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

Patty O's Cafe & Bakery

French and Americana-inspired cafe and blue-ribbon bakery by Chef Patrick O'Connell.

389 Main St, Washington, VA 22747

Piedmont Deli

A deli at 1173 N Main Street on Business Route 29 offering subs, cold cuts, pizzas, party platters, Virginia wines, and

Madison, VA

Pig-N-Steak

A long-running local barbecue and steak house at 313 Washington Street in Madison, serving ribs, barbecue, steak, and bu

Madison, VA

Porch + Vine

A chef-driven restaurant at 211 West Main Street in Luray built around seasonal cooking and live-fire technique, led by

Luray, Page County, VA

Portuguese Please

Mobile food truck serving authentic Portuguese cuisine at events and pop-ups across Virginia.

Public Fish & Oyster

A West Main Street seafood restaurant a few blocks from the Downtown Mall, with a daily raw-bar oyster selection plus st

Charlottesville, VA

Rancho Viejo Mexican Grill

An independent Mexican restaurant at 709 East Main Street in Luray, a longtime local favorite known for large portions,

Luray, Page County, VA

Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen

Wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta with fresh, local ingredients.

3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, VA 22740

Restoration

One of Crozet's top-rated restaurants, consistently named alongside Fardowners and Smoked Kitchen in local guides. It is

Crozet, Albemarle County, VA

Royal Zaika Grill & Bar

An independent Indian restaurant at 219 E Main Street in downtown Front Royal, listed in the official town dining direct

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

Rylie's Diner

A family-run southern home-cooking diner at 8726 Seminole Trail in Ruckersville, known for the Smitty Burger, created by

Ruckersville, Greene County, VA

Sal's Pizzeria and Family Restaurant

An Italian-American restaurant in the Stanardsville Shopping Center at 8265 Spotswood Trail, serving New York-style pizz

Stanardsville, Greene County, VA

Smoked Kitchen and Tap

A barbecue-focused independent restaurant in Crozet, repeatedly listed among the town's most popular places to eat. It p

Crozet, Albemarle County, VA

Spelunkers

A cave-themed independent burger and frozen custard stand at 116 South Street in Front Royal, serving fresh burgers, fri

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

Sumac

Award-winning wood-fired fine dining recognized as one of America's top 50 restaurants.

Pen Druid Brewing, Sperryville, VA 22740

The Alley Light

A speakeasy-style fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar hidden in an alley off 2nd Street, serving French-leaning smal

Charlottesville, VA

The Amissville Market

A market and eatery at 14820 Lee Highway in Amissville listed with the Rappahannock chamber's tourism directory. It serv

Amissville, Rappahannock County, VA

The Apple House

A family-run roadside institution at 4675 John Marshall Highway in Linden, open since 1963 and famous for apple butter c

Linden, Warren County, VA

The Batesville Market

An 1880s country store at Plank Road and Craigs Store Road in the Batesville Historic District, now a deli, grocery, bee

Batesville, Albemarle County, VA

The Bavarian Chef

An authentic German restaurant at 5102 S Seminole Trail on Route 29 south at Shelby, serving traditional Bavarian cuisin

Madison, VA

The Black Twig Diner & Bar

Family-owned farm-to-table diner in historic Sperryville Schoolhouse.

12018 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA 22740

The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn

Upscale Italian fine dining with modern technique and fresh local ingredients.

675 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, VA 22627

The Corner Store

Historic country store since 1850 with fresh meats, seafood, and gourmet items.

3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, VA 22740

The Dark Horse Irish Pub

An Irish pub at 659 Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill with a bar, food service, art on the walls and regular weekend

Flint Hill, Rappahannock County, VA

The Inn at Little Washington

Three Michelin-starred fine dining destination, ranked among the world's top restaurants.

309 Middle St, Washington, VA 22747

The Rail Stop

A village restaurant at 6478 Main Street in The Plains, set beside the railroad tracks in a small hunt-country town, ser

The Plains, Fauquier County, VA

The Whole Ox

Full-service butcher shop in Marshall, VA specializing in ethical, pasture-raised local meats, prepared foods & grocerie

8357 W Main St, Marshall, VA 20115

The Wolf's Fixins Barbecue

A barbecue restaurant at 344 Stoneridge Drive North in Ruckersville, open since September 2018, serving a range of smoke

Ruckersville, Greene County, VA

Third + Main

A restaurant at 15 South Third Street in Old Town Warrenton serving a modern American menu in a renovated downtown space

Warrenton, Fauquier County, VA

Three Blacksmiths

Fixed weekly menu fine dining with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

20 Main St, Sperryville, VA 22740

Triple Crown BBQ

Award-winning seasonal BBQ stand slow-smoking ribs, pulled pork & sides every weekend off Hwy 211.

1079 US-211, Luray, VA 22835

Try Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar

An independently owned Thai restaurant and sushi bar at 205 E Main Street in downtown Front Royal, listed in the town's

Front Royal, Warren County, VA

Two Brothers Southwestern Grill

A restaurant at 124 Cedar Grove Road in Ruckersville that began as a food truck and now has a dining room, serving nacho

Ruckersville, Greene County, VA

West Main Market

A full-service delicatessen and sandwich shop in Luray's downtown historic district, with homemade soups and salads, fre

Luray, Page County, VA