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Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg, VA
Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg, VA
Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg, VA
Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg, VA
Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg, VA

Joshua Wilton House

4.8
4.8
1167 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Located in an elegantly restored Victorian home in historic downtown Harrisonburg, the Joshua Wilton House is a bed & breakfast and fine dining destination. Executive Chef Tom French uses high quality ingredients sourced from the Shenandoah Valley to create a seasonal menu highlighting our local products . The full service bar includes signature cocktails, craft beers and an award-winning wine list. During the warmer months, seating is available on the outdoor brick patio. In the winter time, warm up in our lounge next to one of the original wood burning fireplaces and enjoy a cocktail before your meal. The Joshua Wilton House is also a private event and wedding venue, so please visit our website or call us for any special occasion you are celebrating!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, American, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tom French
  • Private party facilities
    The Joshua Wilton House is a private event venue for any special occasion or gathering. Whether you are looking for a space for a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration or to host a wedding. Visit our website www.JoshuaWilton.com and click on our private events tab to submit an inquiry
  • Neighborhood
    Harrisonburg
  • Cross street
    Campbell Street
  • Parking details
    Front and side street parking are the best bet. The Union First Bank lot is open for dinner guests use after 6:00 PM. After 5:00 PM there are open spaces in the municipal lot across Main Street at no charge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • MAY GRADUATION JMU

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 14, 2025 - May 18, 2025
    Join us in celebration of James Madison University's May Graduation 2025. Enjoy a prix fixe three course dining experience designed by executive chef Tom French with multiple options of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The final menu will be $75/person. Each reservation requires a deposit of $25/person that applies to the final check. Be sure to select Outdoor or indoor seating. All Outdoor seating will be covered and climate controlled in the event of weather conditions.
    MAY GRADUATION JMU Photo
  • Mothers Day Luncheon

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Mother's Day Sunday for a three course luncheon and early dinner experience designed by executive chef Tom French. The menu price will be $60/person, and each reservation required a $25 Non-Refundable deposit. That deposit is APPLIED to your bill at the time of visit. We look forward to hosting you!
  • Easter Luncheon

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Easter Sunday for a three course luncheon experience designed by executive chef Tom French. The menu price will be $55/person, and each reservation required a $25 Non-Refundable deposit. That deposit is APPLIED to your bill at the time of visit. We look forward to hosting you!

What 1,167 people are saying

Joshua Wilton House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Romantic

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Overall

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Food

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Service

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Value

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Lively

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joshua Wilton House offers a "consistently excellent experience" with its exquisite cuisine and attentive service. Guests rave about the "incredible" mushroom soup and "perfectly cooked" entrees. The charming, historic setting provides the ideal backdrop for special occasions, making it a "must" for any celebration. Highly recommended for its "outstanding" food, service, and ambiance.
1,167 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Joshua Wilton House is simply the best and classiest dining place in Harrisonburg. The stately Victorian era house is beautifully appointed, tastefully decorated. The food is excellent and creatively presented. The wait staff are all discreet, attentive, and friendly without ‘hovering’. Dining at the JWH is always a memorable experience. The duck breast is a favorite, the mussels and scallops, too. Joshua Wilton is THE place to celebrate special occasions. We love it!

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  2. Luis

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Steph, made our night so special! She was kind, attentive, and engaging, making us feel truly welcomed from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere at the Joshua Wilton House was warm and inviting, perfect for a memorable dining experience. The food was exceptional—beautifully presented and full of flavor, clearly crafted with care. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We can’t wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in a charming setting!

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  3. Jake

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tammy and the team made our night very special, thank you!! They clearly take pride in their professionalism and service, which was very appreciated. Food was delicious as well!

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    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very delicious meal, at this historic and romantic location. Perfect for a special date night.

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  5. Luvuyo

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All we can say, everything was so amazing, extremely wonderful, from staff to the food

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  6. Karen

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Mushroom soup was incredible. Service exquisite—great music too!

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  7. Kristen

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joshua Wilton House provided us with great food, laughs with friends, and a classy environment for a celebration. The service was top-notch!

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  8. Ellen

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening! The food was glorious, the cocktails were fun and unique, and the staff was truly intentive and friendly! For a culinary experience, this is a must.....
    Joshua Wilton HouseResponded on March 22, 2025
    Hello Ellen, Thank you so much for joining us for dinner and taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that we scored so well for food and for service. We love to build amazing experiences for our guests. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.

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  9. Addison

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I adore Joshua Wilton House. Every single time we go, they are thoughtful, complementary, and kind. The food is always great, the drinks are always perfect, and the staff go out of their way to help us to have the experience we wanted or better.
    Joshua Wilton HouseResponded on March 21, 2025
    Hello Addison, thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave a review. We are extremely proud of our staff and the experiences we provide. We hope to see you in soon!

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  10. paul

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambience all rate well. The menu could expand to more selections.
    Joshua Wilton HouseResponded on March 21, 2025
    Hello Paul, Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave the feedback on our menu. We run weekly specials and in the process of doing some menu revamps. Our chefs are very precise and take a lot of care in each dish they produce, and we believe in having a menu that is focused on the execution, rather than volume. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope your next visit continues to rate well for food, service, and ambience. We hope to see you soon!

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FAQs

Joshua Wilton House is rated 4.8 stars by 1167 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Joshua Wilton House

412 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Campbell Street
  • Neighborhood
    Harrisonburg
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, American, French American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Front and side street parking are the best bet. The Union First Bank lot is open for dinner guests use after 6:00 PM. After 5:00 PM there are open spaces in the municipal lot across Main Street at no charge
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom French
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Joshua Wilton House is a private event venue for any special occasion or gathering. Whether you are looking for a space for a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration or to host a wedding. Visit our website www.JoshuaWilton.com and click on our private events tab to submit an inquiry
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