Rudee’s on the Inlet—Virginia Beach
Brunch Hours: Sundays, 10:00am-2:00pm
Photo Credit: Patrick McLaughlin
Opened in 1983 in an old bait & tackle shop, Rudee’s on the Inlet is a popular spot for brunch enthusiasts in the Virginia Beach area. The brunch menu showcases the abundance of locally sourced seafood, with dishes like the Fresh Catch Fish, served broiled, fried, or grilled. Try one of the seven variations on Eggs Benedicts, including the Crabcakes Benedict or the Seafood Benedict, topped with shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat. Cocktail specials such as the house bloody Marys, mimosas, and screwdrivers run $4.75 during brunch.Bistro L’Hermitage—Woodbridge
Brunch Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30am-2:30pm
Vintage Restaurant—Orange
Brunch Hours: Sundays, 11:00am-2:00pm
Heritage—Richmond
Brunch Hours: Sundays, 10:30am-2:00pm
The River and Rail Restaurant—Roanoke
Brunch Hours: Sundays, 11:00am-2:00pm
Photo Credit: River and Rail Restaurant
Roanoke’s River and Rail Restaurant brings to mind a previous era when doors were left unlocked and home cooking was more of the rule rather than the exception. In a historic building that was previously Lipes Pharmacy, the restaurant has been fully restored to modern standards while still retaining the original character and charm of the former storefront. An open kitchen with pots and pans hanging from the ceiling, rustic wood floors, and exposed beams along the ceiling bring to mind an old southern farmhouse, a sentiment also reflected in the seasonally-changing menu. Everything is made in-house, from the house-cured meats and pickled vegetables to the Spicy Pork Rinds and Deviled Farm Eggs. For a main course, consider the Blackened Catfish, served with Beauregard sweet potatoes, carrots, Hakurei turnips, and country ham jus, or the Farm Egg Omelet with duck leg confit, wild mushrooms, Goat Lady chevre, and a green salad. Pair with one of the inventive cocktails from the bar or a cup of freshly brewed coffee, sourced from Floyd County’s Red Rooster Coffee Roasters.Tula's Restaurant and Bar—Washington
Brunch Hours: Sundays, 11:00am-3:00pm Join Tula’s Restaurant and Bar on Sundays for a truly tasty brunch experience. Enjoy their traditional bloody Marys, made with a homemade tomato juice mixer, or try the “Naturally Blonde” Bloody, a mix imported from Charleston and made from yellow heirloom tomatoes, then topped with pickled okra. If you’re not a bloody Mary fan, the mimosas are an excellent alternative. Once you’ve picked out a delicious weekend beverage, you’ll have to make the difficult choice of choosing your entrée. The menu has all the traditional brunch favorites, such as Belgian waffles, make-your-own-omelets, and Eggs Benedict. Save room for dessert; Tula’s Southern Bread Pudding is an instant classic.E&J’s Deli Pub—Waynesboro
Brunch Hours: Sundays, 11:00am-2:00pm
Golden Leaf Bistro—Danville
Brunch Hours: Saturday & Sundays, 11:00am-3:00pm
The Fitzroy—Charlottesville
Brunch Hours: Sundays, 10:30am-2:30pm
Photo Credit: Sarah Cramer Shields
The Fitzroy is an upscale eatery located on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, but the prices for brunch are more than reasonable; the buffet-style brunch runs $9 for children 10 and under and $18 for adults. The menu is comprised of southern favorites like shrimp & grits, fried chicken & waffles, Goodwin Creek cinnamon buns, and freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, and the bar uses fresh-squeezed juices and house-made cordials to crafts unforgettable brunch cocktails. In addition to regular brunch drink options like bloody Marys and mimosas, you’ll find seasonal, creative drinks made with infusions that suit the adventurous brunch-goer: grapefruit-sage cordial, blackberry-mint bourbon, and chamomile-infused vodka.Blackwall Hitch—Alexandria
Brunch Hours: Sundays, 10:00am-3:00pm
Isabella’s Italian Trattoria—Lynchburg
Brunch Hours: Sundays, 11:00am-2:00pm