Restaurants near James Madison Museum

21 restaurants available nearby

1. Forked on Main

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Orange

Booked 3 times today

Forked on Main is a casual contemporary eatery, located in the historic Sparks building on Main Street in Orange, VA. Walk in the door and you’re instantly faced with the hostess stand and a decision – a fork in the road. Take a right and you enter a light-filled dining room that can seat couples, families or even private parties. Take a left, and you’re ensconced in the lounge, perfect for a casual mid-day coffee, a happy hour drink with co-workers or a night out on Main Street with friends.

2. Spoon & Spindle

4.8

Exceptional(61)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Orange

Booked 5 times today

Spoon & Spindle is located in historic Orange, Virginia in a nearly 100 year old silk mill. Spearheaded by Chef Zachary Andrews, Spoon & Spindle serves seasonal menus for brunch, lunch, & dinner as well as ever-updating craft cocktails, local wines, and unique beers. Our current menu includes fan favorites like the Quail Lewis, a Manchester Farms quail dish honoring Chef Edna Lewis and her contributions to southern cuisine. Our current Chef's Specials also include Beef Wellington, Southern Fish & Chips, soul-warming Pot Pie Skillet, and much more. Our popular brunch menu includes favorites like the Hangover Hash, Biscuit Benedict, Breakfast Burritos, Chocolate Cremeux Crepes, and much, much more. Our unique menu, intimate dining room, and uber friendly staff keep our regulars coming back to see what we have on special each day.

3. Palladio

4.7

Exceptional(532)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gordonsville

Booked 5 times today

The elegant balance we value in wine, the quality of celebration inherent in its welcome, inspire palate harmonies that are Virginian in resources and Northern Italian in perspective, in country dining of vivacity and refinement. Here the estate of wine is inhabited at its most seamless and complete, sustained behind the scenes by the rarest collaboration of colleagues gifted in cuisine, viticulture, horticulture and service. Luxury on-site accommodations available at our 1804 Inn and Cottages. For additional information, please visit our website www.bbvwine.com.

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4. The Restaurant at Meander

4.4

Awesome(120)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Culpeper

Booked 3 times today

Originally built in 1766, the Restaurant at Meander is part of the picturesque Inn--- a 12 room bed and breakfast that sits on 80 acres of land at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open to the public, this historic Virginia inspired restaurant offers classic dinning that is paired with wine and craft beer from the state of Virginia, Thursday - Saturday evenings from 6-9pm (last seating 8:30pm).Enjoy a special Sunday Supper at 4pm or 6pm with a southern inspired buffet with a reduced price.

5. The Local

4.6

Exceptional(2514)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 32 times today

UVA Graduation Weekend: May 17-19: Please see experience listed belowCome visit and experience The Local!We believe everyone should experience meals that feature delicately prepared fresh local ingredients in a great atmosphere. In our corner of the world, everyone's a Local. EAT, DRINK, & BE LOCAL.Note that when selecting outside, you will be in a covered area.

6. Près Des Prés

4.8

Exceptional(9)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Gordonsville

Join us in the dining room for a French inspired three course tasting menu experience for a base price of $71. Reservations required and as we are a very small restaurant we do have a 24 hour cancellation policy.The owner of Près Des Prés, Andrew Pearson, dreamed of opening a restaurant in Gordonsville because of his love for the town and its people. This is a family operated establishment so you will find Andrew’s wife Lauren and daughters serving guests some evenings. Our restaurant filled a hole in the town for a more high end and French dining experience. Chef Abigail Duck runs our one (wo)man kitchen. She aims our menu to feature seasonal, interesting, French inspired dishes. Prés is located in the heart of Virginia wine country, located very near Charlottesville, UVA, Orange, Keswick , and Woodberry Forest. Can’t get a reservation? Join us at Prés Bar for our extensive tinned fish menu, chef specials, summer courtyard and custom c

7. Ten

4.8

Exceptional(1079)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Charlottesville

Booked 23 times today

Ten is a modern Japanese tapas style restaurant, centrally located on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. Since 2006, Ten has served a variety of both traditional and original cuisine. Chef Pei Jen Chang sources ingredients from the finest local, regional, and international sea and farm purveyors, and strives to offer fare that will appeal to the gamut of culinary palates. Our bar menu boasts an extensive wine list, an assortment of imported and local craft beers, as well as one of the largest collections of sake in Virginia. In addition, we offer a unique selection of libations, such as hand-crafted Asian inspired cocktails, assembled using inventive, authentic ingredients, or a 'Sake Flight', which allows for the subtle, intricate flavors of three selected varietals to be experienced. The meaning of the Japanese word 'Ten' is 'heaven' or 'celebration', and our highest goal is to create an elevated, adventurous, and intimate dining experie

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8. Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.7

Exceptional(2309)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 14 times today

Contemporary Fine Dining in Charlottesville, Virginia Located in the heart of Charlottesville’s Downtown district, Hamiltons’ is the perfect spot for a delicious afternoon lunch or a romantic evening dinner. A cheerful, cozy atmosphere and attentive service ensure our guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience, be they Charlottesville natives, out-of-town visitors, or University students and staff. We also feature outdoor patio seating seasonally, providing our guests the opportunity to dine amidst the bustle of the Downtown Mall.

9. The Conservatory

4.2

Awesome(10)

Price: Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 1 time today

Inspired by the comforts, legacy, and bounty of the region. Experience a new restaurant and bar concept, specializing in innovative cocktails and small shareable plates flavored by local cuisine. Guests are encouraged to unwind by the patio firepit, sip drinks at the bar, and socialize at leisure throughout the open concept space

10. C&O

4.8

Exceptional(838)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 19 times today

Dinner is served in our mezzanine, bistro and upstairs dining rooms, Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are for dinner only, please. Bar seats operate on a first come, first serve basis, and cannot be reserved.We cannot accommodate parties larger than 10. Due to the layout of our restaurant, we are unable to accommodate pets on our patio.

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Janet
Virginia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was good and the waitress was a peach. Would I go there again? Yes. It is a little tricky to find.
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Spoon & SpindlePrice: Expensive• Southern• Orange
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4.8
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Frankvip
Baltimore / Maryland •113 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Lunch is always an excellent experience, great choices and a quiet atmosphere. Service is always very good. And a plus at lunch is that parking is available. Highly recommended Forked on Main.
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Forked on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Orange
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4.4
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Michael
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
We had the pleasure of enjoying an afternoon at Barboursville Vineyard's tasting room followed by an amazing dinner at Palladio. Everything was absolutely perfect . Our dinners were perfect, the suggested wine pairings were spot on, and the service couldn't have been better. If you're in the area you should absolutely put Palladio on your shortlist and if you're further away like we are it's worth the trip. Love this place!
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PalladioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gordonsville
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4.7
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Jannemieke
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 8, 2024
The food was absolutely outstanding. With a few glasses of wine the meal became very expensive, but the food was definitely worth it, a true experience.
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Près Des PrésPrice: Very Expensive• French• Gordonsville
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4.8
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Drew
Virginia •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 27, 2024
Our group of four had a fantastic experience. The staff was very attentive and personable and the wait staff exceptional. I would highly recommend The Meander Inn!
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The Restaurant at MeanderPrice: Very Expensive• American• Culpeper
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4.4

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Forked on Main

2. Spoon & Spindle

3. Palladio

4. The Restaurant at Meander

5. The Local

6. Près Des Prés

7. Ten

8. Hamiltons' At First & Main

9. The Conservatory

10. C&O

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