Your Dining Guide to Southwest Virginia

Southwest Virginia is known for its mountainous terrain and scenic rural landscapes, but due to the rolling pastures and bucolic farmland, you’ll find that fresh produce and locally sourced ingredients are always on the table at restaurants in Southwest Virginia. 

FOR BREAKFAST

White Birch Kitchen & Juice Bar, Abingdon—Locally focused juice bar serving cold-pressed juices, healthy juice shots, and craft smoothies along with healthy menus for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner.

Gillies Restaurant, Blacksburg—Restaurant near Virginia Tech campus serving traditional breakfast fare like pancakes and scrambles as well as Southwestern dishes like the breakfast burrito or lighter breakfast items including granolas and yogurts.

The Front Porch on Main, Tazewell—Located in a historic Victorian-style home in Tazewell, breakfast menu includes regular fare like pancakes, French toast, and Eggs Benedict, as well as specialty ‘morning snacks’ like Grilled Banana Bread and Cinnamon Fried Apples.

More Breakfast Places:

• Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea, Blacksburg
• Blackbird Bakery, Bristol
• The Girl and the Raven, Abingdon
• The Well Coffee Shop, Tazewell
• The Dutch Treat Country Store, Rose Hill

FOR BRUNCH

Draper Mercantile Restaurant, Draper—Restaurant at the historic Draper Mercantile Trading Co. Sunday brunch made from scratch using local, organic ingredients whenever possible.

622 North, Blacksburg—Restaurant, wine lounge, and bar in a beautifully renovated Victorian home in Blacksburg’s historic Downtown District. Saturday & Sunday brunch with dishes like the Pancake Club Sandwich, Kentucky Hot Brown made with French toast, and Chicken & Waffles.

Our Daily Bread, Blacksburg—Enjoy a hearty breakfast from their menu of omelettes, poached eggs, waffles, and breakfast plates, or opt for a sandwich or wrap. 

FOR LUNCH

Burger Bar, Bristol—Classic diner in Downtown Bristol that has been crafting fresh, juicy burgers since 1942. Also known for their homemade milkshakes.

Cuz’s Uptown Barbeque, Pounding Mill— Eclectic restaurant inside an old dairy barn and silo. While the barbecue is the main attraction, they also have fresh fish, lobster, crabcakes, and steaks. Closed for winter, November through March.

More Lunch Locations:

• Due South BBQ, Christiansburg
• Pakalachian Food Truck, Abingdon
• Galax Smokehouse, Galax
• Floyd Country Store, Floyd
• Buffalo & More, Riner
• Hob-Nob Drive In, Gate City

FOR DINNER

Palisades Restaurant, Eggleston—Contemporary Southern restaurant located in the former Pyne’s General Story, a historic landmark building. Source most of their meats, fish, and produce from nearby purveyors in the New River Valley, providing fresh fare whiles supporting local businesses. 

Graze on Main, Wytheville—Eclectic restaurant in the Bolling Wilson Hotel that focuses on classic fare with a Southern twist. Casual but elegant dining option in Wytheville.

More Dinner Destinations:

• 128 Pecan, Abingdon
• The Log House 1776 Restaurant, Wytheville
• The Tavern, Abingdon
• Sister's American Grill, Abingdon
• Woodbooger Grill, Norton
• Moon Dog Brick Oven, Wise

FOR DESSERT

Blackbird Bakery, Bristol—Known for their wide array of homemade pastries, desserts, and specialty beverages.

Dip Dog Stand, Marion—An iconic spot for hot dogs that also serves delicious milkshakes 

Sugar Magnolia, Blacksburg—Sample ice cream, chocolates, candy, and gourmet popcorn 

FOR COCKTAILS

Sister's Restaurant, Abingdon—Restaurant & classic bar in the lower level of the Martha Washington Inn in Downtown Abingdon.

Rain, Abingdon—Modern restaurant and bar that highlights local ingredients. Serves classic cocktails with a twist.

More Cocktail Bars:

• The Wooden Pickle, Marion
• Twisted Liquid, Blacksburg

FOR LOCAL CRAFT BREWS

Creek Bottom Brewery, Galax—Small-batch brewery, restaurant, and craft beer market that produces six year-round craft beers and multiple seasonal ales.

Rising Silo Brewery, Blacksburg—Sample the flagship Farm Life Lager or stop into the brewery to try a seasonal creation. 

Buffalo Mountain Brewery, Floyd—This small-batch brewery has brewed over 60 different styles of beer throughout its years in business.

Damascus Brewery, Damascus—This Southwest Virginia brewery is close to both the historic Creeper Trail and the Appalachian Trail, and it definitely pulls from these outdoor destinations for inspiration.

FOR WINE LOVERS

Iron Heart Winery, Allisonia—Family-owned farm, winery, and overnight retreat nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. Currently producing Vidal Blanc, Riesling, Rose, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Chambourcin wines.

Chateau Morrisette Winery, Floyd—Pet-friendly winery in the Blue Ridge Mountains open seven days a week for tastings April-December and Friday through Sunday January-March. Try The Black Dog, a popular red wine blend at the winery.

Plum Creek Winery, Tazewell—Appointment-only winery in Tazewell that produces 14 fruit-flavored wines like plum, peach, pineapple, strawberry, blueberry, and apple.

Mountainrose Vineyards, Wise—Winery built on former coal lands, creating rich wines from grapes grown in the distinct soil, from reds and whites to blush wines and a hard apple cider. Offers tours and tastings 7 days a week.

More Wine Locales:

• Davis Valley Winery, Rural Retreat
• Beliveau Estate Winery, Blacksburg
• Abingdon Vineyard & Winery, Abingdon

Visit these restaurants, breweries, wineries, and more in Southwest Virginia, and find more awesome food experiences around the Commonwealth to eat & drink what you love in Virginia!