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 & Lucketts
- The Wine Kitchen Leesburg
- Tuscarora Mill (Tuskie's) Leesburg
- Lightfoot Restaurant Leesburg
- King Street Oyster Bar Leesburg
- SideBar Leesburg
- Shoe's Cup & Cork Leesburg
- MELT Gourmet Cheeseburgers Leesburg
- Mom's Apple Pie Company Leesburg
Purcellville & Hillsboro
- Magnolias at the Mill Purcellville
- Bia Kitchen Purcellville
- Market Burger Fries & Shakes Purcellville
- Monk's BBQ Purcellville
- The West End Wine Bar & Pub Purcellville
- Knead Wine Purcellville
- Market in The Gap Hillsboro
Waterford & the north
- More Better Restaurant & Beer Garden Round Hill
- Market Table Bistro Lovettsville
- 1836 Kitchen & Taproom Lovettsville
- The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm Lovettsville
Middleburg & Aldie
- The Red Fox Inn & Tavern Middleburg
- Harriman's Virginia Piedmont Grill Middleburg
- The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant Middleburg
- Thaiverse Middleburg Middleburg
- Red Horse Tavern Middleburg
Downtown Leesburg
- The Wine Kitchen Leesburg
- Tuscarora Mill (Tuskie's) Leesburg
- Lightfoot Restaurant Leesburg
- King Street Oyster Bar Leesburg
- SideBar Leesburg
- Shoe's Cup & Cork Leesburg
- MELT Gourmet Cheeseburgers Leesburg
- Mom's Apple Pie Company Leesburg
Leesburg
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).
Tuscarora Mill (Tuskie's)
Landmark fine dining since 1985 in an 1899 grain mill at Market Station; longtime Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Lightfoot Restaurant
Modern American in a dramatic former 1888 bank; the most atmospheric special-occasion room downtown (11 N King St).
King Street Oyster Bar
About 12 daily oyster varieties, crab cakes, and Sunday brunch (12 S King St).
SideBar
American bistro/gastropub spread across 1790s-1840s buildings with two cocktail bars (24 S King St).
Shoe's Cup & Cork
Coffeehouse with a 'Secret Garden' courtyard, relaunched as an all-day brasserie (17 N King St).
MELT Gourmet Cheeseburgers
Casual gourmet burgers (not grilled cheese) at 525 E Market St.
Mom's Apple Pie Company
All-butter pies, perfect to grab for a winery picnic (220 Loudoun St SE).
Purcellville
Magnolias at the Mill
Elevated farm-to-table dining in a restored 1905 mill, just west of Leesburg.
Bia Kitchen
Euro-inspired restaurant serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.
Market Burger Fries & Shakes
Independent hamburger shop serving burgers, fries and shakes with a locally focused sourcing approach.
Monk's BBQ
Family-owned barbecue restaurant serving house-smoked meats alongside local beer and bourbon.
The West End Wine Bar & Pub
Seasonal, locally sourced dining with a wine bar, terrace and lower-level pub in a restored historic property.
Knead Wine
Wine shop and pizzeria offering dine-in and takeout from its Purcellville location.
Hillsboro
Market in The Gap
Wood-fired pizza shop with beer and wine, takeout and limited dine-in seating.
Round Hill
More Better Restaurant & Beer Garden
Beer garden serving German-inspired and American dishes, with weekend brunch and indoor and outdoor seating.
Lovettsville
Market Table Bistro
Small bistro with seasonal menus built around ingredients from local growers, vintners and culinary artisans.
1836 Kitchen & Taproom
Casual restaurant pairing locally sourced dishes with craft beer, wine and cocktails.
The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
Reservation-focused farm restaurant serving a seasonal tasting menu on a working property overlooking the Potomac.
Middleburg
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
Historic tavern operating since 1728; cornerstone of Middleburg hunt-country dining.
Harriman's Virginia Piedmont Grill
Signature restaurant at Salamander Resort, paired with the Gold Cup Wine Bar.
The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Intimate luxury country inn with a destination farm-to-table estate tasting menu.
Thaiverse Middleburg
Thai restaurant serving lunch and dinner in downtown Middleburg since 2017.
Red Horse Tavern
Casual downtown tavern serving burgers, sandwiches and pub fare, with regular live music.
Upperville
Hunter's Head Tavern
English-style tavern near Middleburg sourcing from its own local farm.
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