Allman's Bar B Que – Fredericksburg
1299 Jeff Davis Highway, 540 373-9881
www.allmansbarbeque.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/Allmans-BBQ/154132951057
They also have a drive-thru located at 2022 Plank Rd.
Ann's Restaurant – Richmond
216 East Broad Street - 804 643-5337
Two words --- salmon cakes! Open Monday through Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Saturday 7:30am – 2pm.
Austin Grill – Alexandria
801 King Street – 703 684-8969
www.austingrill.com/
www.facebook.com/AustinGrills (WDC location)
www.facebook.com/AustinGrillTruck
Tex-Mex in historic Old Town area. Six locations and a truck.
Baby Jim's Snack Bar – Culpeper
701 North Main Street - 540 825-9212
www.facebook.com/pages/Baby-Jim-S-Snack-Bar/108154352559912
Old fashioned hot dogs, burgers, fries, and shakes. Check out their great retro sign!
Big Daddy's BBQ - Richmond
6359 Jahnke Rd. – 804 560-1570
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Daddys-Barbecue-Ribs/121867774490535
Ribs, burgers and more bargain prices. Hours: Tuesday through Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday 2pm-8pm. Closed Sunday & Monday.
Blue Ridge Restaurant - Floyd
113 E Main Street – 703 745-2147
www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Ridge-Restaurant-of-Floyd/394403942268
Brambleton Deli & BBQ – Roanoke
3655 Brambleton Ave – 540 774-4554
www.facebook.com/pages/Brambleton-Deli-BBQ/59398942132#!/pages/Brambleton-Deli-BBQ/59398942132?sk=wall
Buz and Ned's BBQ - Richmond
1119 N. Boulevard - 804 355-6055
www.buzandneds.com/#/home/
www.facebook.com/pages/Buz-and-Neds-Real-Barbecue/66902384726
BBQ chicken, pork and more.
Carl's Frozen Custard – Fredericksburg
2200 Princess Anne Street – no phone number available
www.facebook.com/pages/Carls-Frozen-Custard/136440629734205
Open 7 days a week. Started in 1947 and people still come from miles away to enjoy Carl's frozen treats. Richer than ice cream, but sooo tasty!
Cockrell's Creek Seafood – Reedsville
567 Seaboard Road - 804 453-6326
www.smithpointseafood.com/cockrellscreekseafood.htm
Comfort – Richmond
200 West Broad Street - 804 780-0004
www.comfortrestaurant.com/richmond/richmond_index.html
Simple soulful comfort food in upscale setting; located in the "Harlem of the South" jazz district, not far from the convention center; chicken, steak and fish dinners with sides like Mac and Cheese, Black Eyed Peas, etc; lunch Monday-Friday; dinner Monday-Saturday.
Cowling's Barbecue – Waverly
7019 General Mahone Hwy. - 804 834-3100
Popular pig-out spot about an hour south of the state capital of Richmond.
Croaker's Spot - Richmond
1020 Hull Street – 804 269-0464
http://croakersspot.com/
Neighborhood seafood joint with bar and patio dining. New location downtown. Open for lunch and dinner with”Breakfast Served All Day” items on the menu.
Cuz's Uptown Barbeque - Pounding Mill
15746 Gov. GC Peery Hwy - 276-964-9014
www.cuzs.us/restaurant.html
www.facebook.com/pages/Cuzs-Uptown-Barbeque/173659596009703
Often noted as the most eclectic, eccentric restaurants anywhere in the US; folks drive from miles around for the great steaks and wacky atmosphere; prime rib, BBQ, ostrich, emu, crab cakes, lobster, and more; huge portions! Open March – December; Dinner is served Wednesday – Sunday; highly recommended.
Dairy Freeze – Altavista
910 Main St. - 434 369-5479
Open Monday through Thursday from 10am-10pm, weekends ‘til 11pm. Closed Sunday.
Dot's Back Inn - Richmond
4030 MacArthur Ave. – 804 266-3167
www.dotsbackrichmond.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/Dots-Back-Inn/121911597819465
Old Fashioned comfort foods.
Doumar's - Norfolk
1919 Monticello Avenue – 757-4163
www.doumars.com
Due South BBQ - Christiansburg
1465 Roanoke Street - 540 381-2922
www.duesouthbbq.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Due-South-BBQ/193438483690
Farm Basket - Lynchburg
2008 Langhorne Rd. – 434 528-1107
www.thefarmbasket.com/thecafe.cfm
www.facebook.com/FarmBasket#!/FarmBasket?sk=wall
A garden and market with a creek-side café. Dine in or order a lunch box to go.
Frost Café - Culpepper
101 E Davis St. - 540 829-0344
Galax Smokehouse - Galax
101 N Main St. - 276 236-1000
www.thegalaxsmokehouse.com
www.facebook.com/TheGalaxSmokehouse
Great Machipongo Clam Shack, The – Nassawadox
6468 Lankford Highway, U.S. 13 – 757 442-3800
www.thegreatmachipongoclamshack.com/
Seafood restaurant and mail order. Try their Seafood Cakes.
Hawk's BBQ - Richmond
439 E. Belt Blvd. – 804 232-7738
"Over 26 Years of Southern Hospitality” with 6 other locations.
Homeplace, The – Catawba
4968 Catawba Valley Dr. - 540 384-7252
Houndstooth Cafe - Hanover
13271 Hanover Courthouse Road - 804 537-5404
www.facebook.com/pages/Houndstooth-Cafe/117901538236152
King's BBQ - Petersburg
2910 South Crater Rd – 804 732-0975
www.kingsfamousbarbecue.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/Kings-Barbecue/104003592965891
King Street Blues – Alexandria
112 N. St. Asaph Street South - 703 836-8800
www.kingstreetblues.com/index.asp
www.facebook.com/Kingstreetbluesoldtown
Two other locations: Kingstown and Crystal City
Kline's Dairy Bar - Harrisonburg
58 East Wolfe Street - 540 434-6980
www.klinesdairybar.com/
www.facebook.com/klinesdairybar
Rich frozen custard, a step up from the expected soft serve ice cream.
Leesburg Diner – Leesburg
9 South King Street – 703 771-2233
www.facebook.com/pages/Leesburg-Restaurant/113426435356499
We have always loved their sandwiches and peanut soup.
Little Chef Diner – Danville
2337 North Main Street - 434 836-2228
www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Chef-Diner/122265264450621#!/pages/Little-Chef-Diner/122265264450621?v=info#info_edit_sections
Mabry Mill - Meadows of Dan
266 Mabry Mill Rd., SE (Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 176) - 504 952-2947
Open from early May through October 31st every year. Hours: Opens at 7:30am, closed Monday through Thursday at 6pm and Friday through Sunday at 7pm. They serve breakfast all day.
McLean's Restaurant – Richmond
3205 W. Broad Street – 804 358-0369
www.mcleansrestaurant.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/McLeans-Restaurant/115676861787631
Breakfast and lunch every day.
Michie Tavern - Charlottesville
683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway – 434 977-1234
www.michietavern.com/
http://www.facebook.com/MichieTavern
Nanny's - Petersburg
11900 South Crater Road - 804 733-6619
http://nannysbbq.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/nannys-bbq/156232681105657
Good old home cookin!
Nottoway Motel & Restaurant – McKenney
20316 Boydton Plank Rd – 804 478-7875
Motel: 804 478-4421
Okra's Louisiana Bistro - Manassas
9110 Center Street -703 330-2729
www.okras.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Okras-Louisiana-Bistro/224948387522715?sk=app_160240160705495
Good Bayou-inspired cuisine in a festive, Mardi Gras setting. Cool folk art pieces adorn the walls. Vvisit Okra's on Mardi Gras or any other day of the year. Menu features Blackened Filet Mignon, Tabasco Mixed Grill, Po Boys, and Muffulettas. Dessert offerings highlighted by Sweet Potato Pecan Pie and Bananas Foster. Open for lunch and dinner.
Old Chickahominy House – Williamsburg
1211 Jamestown Road – 757 229-4689
http://www.oldchickahominy.com/
Pig 'N Steak – Madison
313 Washington St - 540 948-3130
http://www.pigandsteak.com/
Pierce's Pit BBQ - Lightfoot
447 Rochambeau Dr – 757 565-2955
http://www.pierces.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pierces-pit-cooked-BBQ/184590238228628
Little Pig Barbecue - Petersburg
3329 W. Washington St. - 804 861-4046
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Pig-Barbecue/120313671317067
Red Hot and Blue BBQ – Arlington
1600 Wilson Blvd. – 703 276-7427
www.redhotandblue.com
http://www.facebook.com/RedHotandBlue
Roanoke Weiner Stand - Roanoke
25 Campbell Ave – 540 342-6932
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Roanoke-Weiner-Stand/71677101158
Store No. 2 is at 3601 Brandon Avenue
The Roanoker - Roanoke
2522 Colonial Ave – 703 344-7746
http://www.theroanokerrestaurant.com/pages/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Roanoker-Restaurant/317635350095
Mrs. Rowe's Restaurant & Bakery – Staunton
74 Rowe Rd - Exit 222 off I-81 - 540 886-1833
http://www.mrsrowes.com/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rowes-Family-Restaurant/123187577738019
Breakfast only, folks. They are open from 7 am ‘til 10:45 am daily. Nice hours, huh? Mrs. Rowe's has been a treasure in the Shenandoah Valley since 1947. Pumpkin pancakes, creamed chipped beef, giant sticky buns ... give 'em all a try
Rudee's Restaurant & Raw Bar - Virginia Beach
227 Mediterranean Avenue – 757 425-1777
http://www.rudees.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rudees-Restaurant/63793986117#!/pages/Rudees-Restaurant/63793986117?sk=wall
Sally Bell's Kitchen - Richmond
708 W Grace St – 804 644-2838
http://www.sallybellskitchen.com/
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/sallybells
This Richmond favorite is the most famous take-out joint in town; Great sandwiches, ham biscuits, cupcakes, deviled eggs, and potato salad; lunch only, Monday thru Friday; most entrees are under $6; highly recommended.
Sibley's Bar B Q - Chester
12000 Winfree Street - 804 748-3299
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sibleys-BBQ/113204505961?v=info
Smithfield Inn – Smithfield
112 Main Street – 757 357-1752
http://www.smithfieldinn.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Inn/148540195162886
Southern Kitchen - New Market
9576 South Congress Street - 703 740-3514
Peanut soup and fried chicken!
Texas Tavern - Roanoke
114 W Church Ave – 540 342-4825
http://www.texastavern-inc.com/
Vienna Inn – Vienna
120 East Maple Avenue – 703 938-9548
www.viennainn.com.
Virginia Barbeque - Ashland
600 England Street – 804 752-4838
www.virginiabbq.com
Authentic hickory smoked pulled pork barbeque is the specialty! This original location is the best. They have franchised locations as far as Texas. BBQ must be good!
Virginia Diner - Wakefield
408 County Drive North - 757 899-3106
www.vadiner.com
Open 7 days a week
Wayside Inn - Middletown
7783 Main Street - 540 869-1797
http://www.alongthewayside.com/home.html
Try the peanut soup, a specialty that seems to be somewhat unique to this part of the country; perhaps an acquired taste, but we just can't get enough of it!
White Spot - Charlottesville
1407 University Avenue - 434 295-9899
Home of the famous "Gus Burger," which is a good greasy burger topped with a fried egg; hey, don't knock it till you try it!
Willard’s Real Pit BBQ – Chantilly
43000 Chantilly Shopping Ctr – 703 488-9970
www.dcbbq.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Willards-Real-Pit-BBQ/1178097592231050
North Carolina, Kansis City, St. Louis, Texas … no matter what style of BBQ you prefer, our boy Willard has got you covered. A welcome find in an area lacking lots of top notch Q.
Wright's Dairy-Rite – Staunton
346 Greenville Avenue - 540-886-0435
www.dairy-rite.com
Open every day 10am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday they stay open ‘til 10pm.
