This Restaurants and Cafes list is not exhaustive (e.g. I’ve excluded fast food options and lower quality options that we would not recommend)
NEAR Brownsburg: (just a few very local options however, we’ve set-up our B&B with a fully functional kitchen and we also provide supper/dinner services with 24-hours advanced notice)
Franks Pizza, Pasta & Subs: casual Italian food with pizza, pasta dishes, subs, salads and appetizers. (good for convenience or take-out pizza). Open for lunch & dinner (12 minute drive)
Quaker Steak and Lube: casual restaurant with bar food, good atmosphere inside and a nice outside area. Open for lunch & dinner (13-minute drive)
Gerties: local hometown place with very simple (rustic, eclectic) casual foods; they serve breakfast and lunch only and are open Tuesday thru Saturday. Their food is made-to-order, fresh and delicious. Open for breakfast & lunch (17-minute drive)
Simley’s BBQ: located just outside the Raphine truck stop off I-81 (12-minute drive). Open for breakfast & lunch.
NEAR Lexington: (all about a 20 minute drive)
Hardens: new restaurant which is high-end casual with a high-end bar menu (e.g. Lobster tails, AHI Tuna, Steak Frites, etc.). Nice bar and off-bar casual seating. Nice when in-town for a visit or a movie. Open for lunch & dinner
Heliotrope Brewery: good local Brewery with excellent food options (great salads, lentil dahl, and gourmet pizzas). It’s the best pizza within 20-minutes of our B&B. Open for lunch & dinner
Napa Thai: classic Thai restaurant located centrally in Lexington and one of two of the best Asian restaurants nearby. Open for lunch & dinner
Blue Sky: great lunch spot with made to order soups and sandwiches and homemade desserts. Open for breakfast & lunch
Gina’s Trattoria: solid italian food located in the Commercial area of Lexington in the Food Lion shopping plaza. Good pizza and very good italian dishes. Open for lunch & dinner.
Globowl Cafe: health conscous food bowls are the main attraction (e.g. Mediterranean, Indian, Asian Fusion, etc.). Open for lunch from 11-3, Tuesday thru Saturday.
Legendary Eats: good classic deli style breakfast with solid gourmet lunch offerings – our favorites are the Leroy Jenkins (gourmet chicken parmesan) and the El Cuco (Cuban) sandwiches.
Sweet Treats Bakery: good classic American breakfast options with homemade artisan desserts (cupcakes, cookies, etc.) and lunch options; burgers, hot pastrami, Gyro, Philly Cheesesteak, Burgers, etc.) note that they make custom cakes for special occasions. Open for breakfast & lunch
Sunrise Diner: good local spot for classic breakfast & lunch dishes (e.g. Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Burrito, Biscuits and Gravy, Shrim & Grits, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Tenders, etc.). It’s our preference for local breakfast, along with Gerties.
The Palms: this is a good bar atmosphere option with casual bar food and is a favorite for visiting families as well as students. They are open for lunch & dinner.
Kenney’s: is a local institution – no frills and they serve what they always have. They are well known for their fried chicken but also serve burgers, dogs and fried bologna! Open for lunch & dinner
TAPS: is located on the main level of The Georges Hotel and has good food options and an outside patio in the rear area of the building which is very well done and relaxing. Open for lunch & dinner
Bistro on Main: includes a nice high-end feel with a bar area and a mostly separate seating area. I would suggest making recommendations in advance. Good steak and seafood options as well as local and southern fare. Open for dinner
Haywoods: is a nice high-end restaurant with a very cozy atmosphere and live Piano music. This restaurant is known for Farm Fresh Seasonal fare. Open for dinner
Pure Eats: classic local burger & hotdog place + other options including chicken, milkshakes, etc. Their specialty is custom donuts. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner
Nikko’s Grille: offers Italian, Greek meals and is located centrally in Lexington, Virginia. It’s a great option for classic Greek dishes.
NEAR Staunton: (all about a 30 minutes drive)
Middlebrook Mercantile:
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Edelweiss German Restaurant:
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Yelping Dog Wine:
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Mill Street Grill:
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Byers Street Bistro:
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Zynodoa:
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Depot Grille:
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Maude & the Bear:
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Blu Point Seafood Co.:
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Redbeard Brewing Company:
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Kathys:
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Taste of India:
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