Where to Eat

Tasting all day works up an appetite. These are the standout tables in historic downtown Leesburg and out in Middleburg's hunt country — from wine bars to landmark fine dining.

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Leesburg

Wine bar

The Wine Kitchen

Wine bar plus seasonal farm-to-table New American; 40+ wines by the glass with a Virginia focus (7 S King St).

Fine dining

Tuscarora Mill (Tuskie's)

Landmark fine dining since 1985 in an 1899 grain mill at Market Station; longtime Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Modern American

Lightfoot Restaurant

Modern American in a dramatic former 1888 bank; the most atmospheric special-occasion room downtown (11 N King St).

Seafood / Oyster bar

King Street Oyster Bar

About 12 daily oyster varieties, crab cakes, and Sunday brunch (12 S King St).

Bistro / Gastropub

SideBar

American bistro/gastropub spread across 1790s-1840s buildings with two cocktail bars (24 S King St).

Cafe / Brasserie

Shoe's Cup & Cork

Coffeehouse with a 'Secret Garden' courtyard, relaunched as an all-day brasserie (17 N King St).

Casual / Burgers

MELT Gourmet Cheeseburgers

Casual gourmet burgers (not grilled cheese) at 525 E Market St.

Bakery / Dessert

Mom's Apple Pie Company

All-butter pies, perfect to grab for a winery picnic (220 Loudoun St SE).

Purcellville

Farm-to-table

Magnolias at the Mill

Elevated farm-to-table dining in a restored 1905 mill, just west of Leesburg.

Modern American

Bia Kitchen

Euro-inspired restaurant serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.

Casual / Burgers

Market Burger Fries & Shakes

Independent hamburger shop serving burgers, fries and shakes with a locally focused sourcing approach.

Bistro / Gastropub

Monk's BBQ

Family-owned barbecue restaurant serving house-smoked meats alongside local beer and bourbon.

Wine bar

The West End Wine Bar & Pub

Seasonal, locally sourced dining with a wine bar, terrace and lower-level pub in a restored historic property.

Wine bar

Knead Wine

Wine shop and pizzeria offering dine-in and takeout from its Purcellville location.

Hillsboro

Cafe / Brasserie

Market in The Gap

Wood-fired pizza shop with beer and wine, takeout and limited dine-in seating.

Round Hill

Bistro / Gastropub

More Better Restaurant & Beer Garden

Beer garden serving German-inspired and American dishes, with weekend brunch and indoor and outdoor seating.

Lovettsville

Farm-to-table

Market Table Bistro

Small bistro with seasonal menus built around ingredients from local growers, vintners and culinary artisans.

Bistro / Gastropub

1836 Kitchen & Taproom

Casual restaurant pairing locally sourced dishes with craft beer, wine and cocktails.

Fine dining

The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm

Reservation-focused farm restaurant serving a seasonal tasting menu on a working property overlooking the Potomac.

Middleburg

Inn / Tavern

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern

Historic tavern operating since 1728; cornerstone of Middleburg hunt-country dining.

Resort dining

Harriman's Virginia Piedmont Grill

Signature restaurant at Salamander Resort, paired with the Gold Cup Wine Bar.

Country inn

The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

Intimate luxury country inn with a destination farm-to-table estate tasting menu.

Bistro / Gastropub

Thaiverse Middleburg

Thai restaurant serving lunch and dinner in downtown Middleburg since 2017.

Tavern / Pub

Red Horse Tavern

Casual downtown tavern serving burgers, sandwiches and pub fare, with regular live music.

Upperville

Tavern / Pub

Hunter's Head Tavern

English-style tavern near Middleburg sourcing from its own local farm.

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