Restaurants near James Madison Museum

21 restaurants available nearby

1. Forked on Main

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Orange

Booked 7 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(67)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Orange

Booked 6 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 Cochon de Bon, a French Creole inspired dish. Our current Chef's Specials also include Steak Frites, Étouffée, Crawfish Fried Rice, and much more. Our popular brunch menu includes favorites like the Hangover Hash, Ham Benedict, Breakfast Fried Rice, Chicken & Waffles, 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(544)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gordonsville

Booked 8 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.

A photo of The Restaurant at Meander restaurant

4. The Restaurant at Meander

4.9

Exceptional(124)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Culpeper

Booked 2 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. Près Des Prés

4.8

Exceptional(10)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Gordonsville

Booked 1 time today

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

6. The Local

4.5

Awesome(2527)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 43 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.

7. Ten

4.9

Exceptional(1087)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Charlottesville

Booked 40 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

A photo of Hamiltons' At First & Main restaurant

8. Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.7

Exceptional(2331)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 12 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.

A photo of 1799 at The Clifton restaurant

9. 1799 at The Clifton

4.4

Awesome(743)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Charlottesville

Booked 14 times today

We are serving a wonderful ala carte menu with many delicious & unique options. We have an award winning wine list, and cocktail menu available as well - ask about our 'smoked' cocktails. Set in a charming and historic house on a ridge overlooking The Rivanna River in Charlottesville, Virginia, 1799 at The Clifton is committed to cooking beautiful, locally sourced food in a warm yet chic atmosphere. Michelin Starred Chef Matthew Bousquet and his team are dedicated to giving you the best of new Piedmont cooking in a special way. Come and explore the offerings of our Chef’s seasonal menus, featuring the bounty of our own organic vegetable and herb garden. We look forward to making your visit truly memorable! Please make any requests on seating preferences, using the reservation notes. We will do our absolute best to accommodate all request based on availability.

10. C&O

4.9

Exceptional(850)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 28 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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Martha
Virginia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Eat there in Christmas Eve. They had a prefix menu and the food was delicious. I’ve eaten here several times and I’ve never had a bad meal.
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Forked on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Orange
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4.5
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BarbaraVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was our first visit and we will definitely be back. Nice variety on the brunch menu. I had the crabcake slider special and my husband had the meat scrambler. The mini crabcakes were filled with lump crab meat with light filler and were topped with crisp coleslaw. Our friend raved about the shrimp and grits. We shared a slice of praline cheesecake that was firm yet creamy.
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Spoon & SpindlePrice: Expensive• Southern• Orange
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4.8
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Karen
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
The entire experience, from the exquisite menu to the people who welcome and served us, was and continues to be an event we cherish!
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PalladioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gordonsville
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4.7
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cathy
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Such a nice evening in a beautiful period house. Excellent food and service. We will definitely return. We had no idea this is such a local treasure.
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The Restaurant at MeanderPrice: Very Expensive• American• Culpeper
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4.9
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Katherine
Washington, D.C. Area •44 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
Exceptional food in a charming atmosphere! We highly reccommend this lovely restaurant.
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Près Des PrésPrice: Very Expensive• French• Gordonsville
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4.8

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Forked on Main

2. Spoon & Spindle

3. Palladio

4. The Restaurant at Meander

5. Près Des Prés

6. The Local

7. Ten

8. Hamiltons' At First & Main

9. 1799 at The Clifton

10. C&O

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