Area Restaurants, Breweries & Vineyards

Goshen (right around the corner)

  • BG’s 2 540-997-5215 simple country restaurant, good burgers, sandwiches and salads, daily special

Craigsville (10 minutes)

Lexington (25 minutes)

  • Bistro on Main 540-464-4888 offers wonderful food with a continental ambiance
  • Don Tequila 540-463-3289 Mexican food served in a fun, friendly environment. We prefer the (first) location in Buena Vista.
  • Haywood’s 540-463-2508 lovely piano bar with changing menu and daily specials; across the street is Taps (also owned by The Georges) a fun meeting place with lighter fare
  • Macado’s 540-464-8200 modestly priced sandwiches and entrees, families welcome and nice porch seating – dog friendly!
  • Mano Taqueria 540-464-8226 quick service modern Latino taqueria
  • Napa Thai 540-461-8133 excellent Thai cuisine, one of our favorite eateries!
  • The Palms 540-463-7911 a college hang out, serves one of the best burgers in town, fun bar, open daily 11am – midnight
  • Roca Bar Ristorante at the Robert E Lee Hotel 540-461-8484 contemporary Italian cuisine with a lovely rooftop terrace
  • Sheridan Livery Inn 540-464-1887 continental cuisine, nice menu, a good lunch or dinner choice and patio dining
  • Southern Inn 540-463-3612 contemporary American cuisine, nice setting, extensive wine list, open daily, a local favorite!
  • Sushi Matsumoto 540-464-8196 good food in an intimate setting downtown Lexington
  • Sweet Treats Bakery 540-463-3611 great lunch spot with daily specials, yummy pastries and desserts – a local favorite and the bakery for Hummingbird’s special occasion cakes – dog friendly!
  • Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe 540-463-6055  wonderful homemade ice cream and the BEST homemade waffle cones!!  

Warm Springs (30 minutes)

  • The Waterwheel Restaurant at The Inn at Gristmill Square 540-839-2231 Classic American cuisine in a lovely romantic setting with attentive service, a nice wine cellar and full bar. Reservations recommended, a Hummingbird favorite!

Hot Springs (40 minutes)

  • The Homestead 540-839-5500 is an Omni four-star resort. Jackets for the gentlemen at the Main Dining Room, resort casual at The Jefferson Bar & Grill with the added pleasure of dining in this grand old hotel!
  • Snead’s 1912 Steak 540-839-6328 Jack Snead’s flagship restaurant, a premier Virginia steakhouse. Wonderful food, exceptional service and dining experience – another Hummingbird favorite! Reservations recommended.

Clifton Forge (30 minutes)

  • Cafe Michel 540-862-4119 French and Continental cuisine by Michel from Lyon, France and trained under Paul Bocuse. International wine list, great value and excellent seafood dishes. A Hummingbird favorite – reservations recommended.
  • Jack Mason’s Tavern 540-862-5624 Delicious pub fare with daily specials. A variety of wine, beer, spirits in a fun setting, and the newly added (Fall 2017) Jack Mason’s Brewery next door!

Staunton (40 minutes)

  • Aioli 540-886-1414 Southern European Mediterranean, featuring Spanish Tapas and French Provencal
  • Chicano Boy Taco 540-569-2105 eat in or take out, a local favorite, exceptional food from this talented chef who’s worked with Chef Ian Boden and has been invited twice to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in NYC
  • Cranberry’s Grocery & Eatery 540-885-4755 juice bar, smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and salads in a natural and organic setting.  Offering locally roasted coffee and vegan, meat-based or gluten free entrees, always good!
  • The Depot Grill 540-885-7332 hand-cut premium beef and fresh seafood served at the old freight depot of Staunton Station
  • Edelweiss 540-337-1203 authentic German cuisine, beer and atmosphere
  • Emilio‘s 540-885-0102 Italian food, full bar, reservations recommended
  • Mill Street Grill 540-886-0656 casual, known for barbecue baby back ribs and prime rib, fresh seafood, great service, a local favorite!
  • Mrs. Rowe’s 540-886-1833 good, old-fashioned comfort foods. A little-known fact: Mrs. Rowe started her first restaurant right across Mill Creek from the Hummingbird back in the 50’s.
  • The Shack 540-490-1961 Excellent food, fun communal dining with an innovative menu, foodies enjoy this small yummy restaurant experience, Owner & Chef Ian Boden – a James Beard semifinalist!
  • Shenandoah Pizza & Tap House 540-213-0008 Wonderful pizza, wonderful beer selection, local favorite!
  • The Split Banana 866-492-3668 fresh gelato and sorbets with daily rotating flavors, a guest favorite! Check out their flavors on line!!
  • Wright’s Drive-in 540-886-4641 is a classic 1950’s drive-in (not a re-creation) with carhop service. Good burgers, fries, onion rings, shakes.
  • Yelping Dog Wine & Cheese Shop 540-885-2275 Great wine bar, craft beers, cheese and charcuterie, amazing grilled cheese plates
  • Zynodoa 540-885-7775 inspired Southern cuisine in Metropolitan setting, a Hummingbird favorite, reservations recommended

Breweries  

Devils Backbone Brewery 540-462-6200 Lexington

Great Valley Farm Brewery  540-521-6163 Natural Bridge near Lexington

Bedlam Brewing  540-416-4634 Staunton

Queen City Brewing  540-213-8014 Staunton

Redbeard Brewing Company  540-430-3532 Staunton

Shenandoah Valley Brewing  540-887-2337 Staunton

Vineyards

Jump Mountain Vineyards  540-348-6730 Rockbridge Baths

Lexington Valley Vineyard  540-462-2974 Rockbridge Baths

Rockbridge Vineyard  540-377-6204 Raphine

Barren Ridge Vineyards  540-248-3300 Fishersville

Afton Mountain Vineyards  540-456-8667 Afton Mountain

Veritas Vineyard & Winery  540-456-8000 Afton Mountain