Dinning in Orange
Elmwood at Sparks, (540) 672-0060. Gourmet American and European
cuisine in an intimate atmosphere. Entrees $15-25. Main Street, Orange, VA. Deli
style lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
This has become our most popular choice in town so
reservations are recommended on busy weekends.
El Varauquo - Authentic Mexican Cuisine at a reasonable price.
Casual dinning room, The Oversized Margarita's are a great deal. The food
is WOW! Be sure to save room for the fried ice cream.
Reservations not needed
The Silk Mill Grill - Large Menu selection of steaks, chicken and
fish. Sports Bar atmosphere & Menu. Full bar service, and a nice outdoor patio. Sunday
night is Seafood night with crab legs. Reservation usually
not needed.
Happy Garden, (540) 672-1044. Great Oriental cuisine. Entrees from
$10. On main street in Orange, 1 mile from Inn. Eat in or carry out
Mario's Italian Restaurant, (540) 672-3344. Operated by Italian family
with an extensive menu. Well patronized by the locals. True family friendly Italian
dining. On main street in Orange. Beer & Wine
available Eat in or carry out and delivery.
Not the Same Old Grind Casual dinner selections in a laid back
atmosphere. Best BBQ in town on weekends when they have an open mike and
live music.
The Diary Korner Located just down our driveway and across the street,
a 3 minute walk, this greasy spoon is a great place to get a late night soft
serve ice cream cone, hot fudge sundae or banana split.
Fast food in Orange includes, McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Long John Silvers,
Subway, Mama's Pizza, Papa's Pizza, The Dairy Korner, Dominos, Pizza Hut,
Country Cookin, Not the Same Old Grind
In Gordonsville - A 10 Minute drive
Toliver House 540-832-0000 A lovely country restaurant with memorable
choices, Full bar live music.
Pomme - (540) 832-0130 Excellent French cuisine. Limited seating
in an intimate setting. Entrees $18 to $30 Located in Gordonsville
just a 10 minute drive. Reservations Required.
15 to 30 Minutes Away listed in order of distance away
The Inn at Meander Plantation, (800) 385-4936. Lovely
three and six course dinners and wine pairing dinners at historic inn.
Romantic intimate atmosphere. Excellent food and
service. 10 miles north on Rt. 15. Reservations
strongly recommended.
Palladio at Barboursville Winery, (540) 832-7848. Excellent Northern
Italian gourmet cuisine. Four course $52, with wine accompanying each course
$75. Lunch $28/$38. 14 miles from Inn. Reservations are a must, and
should be made well in advance. Palladio offers special wine parings and
guest chefs. This is a meal to remember.
Fossett's Restaurant
(434)979 3440 Keswick Hall's award-winning restaurant, Fossett's, features
expansive three-sided floor to ceiling windows with spectacular panoramic views
of the Estate's pristine landscape and the beautiful Southwest Mountains beyond.
With a backdrop of classic cooking techniques, the Chef and his staff take
special care to create innovative seasonal menus that are both approachable as
well as contemporary.
The Bavarian Chef, (540) 948-6505. Fabulous German and American
cuisine. Plentiful servings. Dinners from $15-$21. This is definitely worth the
18 mile drive, west to Rt. 29, south of Madison. Full Bar Reservations recommended.
On Route 29 between Madison & Charlottesville, Worth the 20 minute drive. *
try the hot pepper crab soup, MMMMM
Pig n Steak 540-948-3130 Just the place for old fashioned BBQ and
fried pickles. We have some guests who don't think a trip is complete with
out visiting the Pig N Steak at least once to get the fried pickles.
Located in Madison just off RT 29.
Lucio - (540) 829-9788 Italian at it's best, Great food and a wonderful
atmosphere. Located on 15 business in Culpeper. Reservations
recommended.
Foti's Culpeper European and Mediterranean
influence dinning at its finest. The chef was the souse chef at the
Inn at Little Washington, he has brought his culinary expertise to
Culpeper. 216 East Davis Street, Culpeper Reservations a
must. 540-829-8400
It's About Thyme, (540) 825-4264. Popular restaurant for European
Country Cuisine, with the emphasis on fresh ingredients and herbs. Ala carte.
Entrees: $15-$22. 19 miles north on Rt. 15 to Culpeper. Located in the Historic
district of Culpeper. Coming from NVA on Friday night. This is a great
place to start your weekend. Stop for dinner on Friday night on your way
to the Inn on Poplar Hill. reservations recommended
Prospect Hill Inn, (800) 277-0844. Historic inn serving 5
course gourmet dinners at $50. 24 miles south of Orange. Reservations required
Charlottesville a 35
minute drive offers several hundred unique as well as the popular chain restaurants to choose
from.
