Food Scene
Historic home with a lovely ambiance and great steaks. Perfect for a romantic evening out.
26 locals recommend
Lafayette Inn & Restaurant
146 Main StHistoric home with a lovely ambiance and great steaks. Perfect for a romantic evening out.
High-end Italian cuisine in a white-tablecloth setting on the grounds of a historic wine estate. Reservation recommended.
30 locals recommend
Palladio Restaurant
17655 Winery RdHigh-end Italian cuisine in a white-tablecloth setting on the grounds of a historic wine estate. Reservation recommended.
The food is wonderful and the servings generous. Reservations recommended.
83 locals recommend
Bavarian Chef
5102 S Seminole TrailThe food is wonderful and the servings generous. Reservations recommended.
Expansive menu with options for everyone. They also have a sports bar and outdoor seating.
21 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering
8315 Seminole TrailExpansive menu with options for everyone. They also have a sports bar and outdoor seating.
Timberwood Grill
3311 Worth CrossingGreat menu worth the 15-20m drive from Ruckersville.
Enjoy watching your meal made on the teppanyaki grill.
Great sushi too.
9 locals recommend
Sakura Japanese Steak, Seafood House & Sushi Bar
237 Connor DrEnjoy watching your meal made on the teppanyaki grill.
Great sushi too.
A Virginia Historic Landmark located ½ mile from Monticello. Experience the Tavern’s past through an historical journey over a meal which recreates 18th-century tavern life.
78 locals recommend
Michie Tavern
683 Thomas Jefferson PkwyA Virginia Historic Landmark located ½ mile from Monticello. Experience the Tavern’s past through an historical journey over a meal which recreates 18th-century tavern life.
Barbeque Exchange
102 Martinsburg AveVery popular BBQ - visit during a day trip to Gordonsville.
The Wolf's Fixins Barbecue
344 Stoneridge Dr NNew local restaurant with burgers and bbq.
Great place for breakfast or lunch with healthier locally-sourced menu items. They are also open for dinner several nights a week.
52 locals recommend
Jack's Shop Kitchen
14843 Spotswood TrailGreat place for breakfast or lunch with healthier locally-sourced menu items. They are also open for dinner several nights a week.
Newer restaurant with great beer cheese and fried chicken. Location about 15-20m away.
21 locals recommend
Champion Ice House
212 N Main StNewer restaurant with great beer cheese and fried chicken. Location about 15-20m away.
Great place to grab a coffee drink, snack or a sandwich during the day.
6 locals recommend
Maybelle's on Main
102 Main StreetGreat place to grab a coffee drink, snack or a sandwich during the day.
Great stop for breakfast or lunch while visiting the local sites in Barboursville. (e.g. 678 Vineyard, Barboursville Vineyard, Horton's Vineyard, Montpelier)
Exchange Cafe
Great stop for breakfast or lunch while visiting the local sites in Barboursville. (e.g. 678 Vineyard, Barboursville Vineyard, Horton's Vineyard, Montpelier)
Parks & Nature
Grab lunch and enjoy the beautiful gardens with a glass of wine or beer. Enjoy the hiking trails and seasonal pick-your-own fruits and vegetables. Check out the website for activities. http://www.themarketatgrelen.com/
58 locals recommend
The Market at Grelen
15091 Yager RdGrab lunch and enjoy the beautiful gardens with a glass of wine or beer. Enjoy the hiking trails and seasonal pick-your-own fruits and vegetables. Check out the website for activities. http://www.themarketatgrelen.com/
Favorite short hike - Bear Fence - has the best 360 views from the park and a rock scramble.
9 locals recommend
Swift Run Gap
Favorite short hike - Bear Fence - has the best 360 views from the park and a rock scramble.
Picnic areas, hiking paths, swimming lake. There is a fee to enter the park and to swim.
25 locals recommend
Chris Green Lake Park
4748 Chris Greene Lake RdPicnic areas, hiking paths, swimming lake. There is a fee to enter the park and to swim.
Unique orchard where your can pick your own fruit, shop the market, food onsite, and a bar with locally brewed options to enjoy the views both of Charlottesville and the mountains. Check out their website for activities. https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/orchards/carter-mountain-orchard/
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailUnique orchard where your can pick your own fruit, shop the market, food onsite, and a bar with locally brewed options to enjoy the views both of Charlottesville and the mountains. Check out their website for activities. https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/orchards/carter-mountain-orchard/
Preddy Creek Trail Park
3690 Burnley Station RdLocal spot for hiking and mountain biking.
Relaxed canoeing or tubing down the river - great for cooling off and relaxing in the summer!
45 locals recommend
Shenandoah River Adventures L.L.C.
415 Long AveRelaxed canoeing or tubing down the river - great for cooling off and relaxing in the summer!
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
135 Stoneridge Dr SClosest grocery store.
Pic N Pac
12805 Spotswood TrailBeer and snacks.
Valero
13793 Spotswood TrailNearby gas station.
Country market with petting zoo, ice cream, sandwichs, and an area for the kids to run and play.
82 locals recommend
Yoders Country Market
2105 S Seminole TrailCountry market with petting zoo, ice cream, sandwichs, and an area for the kids to run and play.
Food Lion
136 Cedar Grove RdSecond closest grocery store.
Celt Grocery
6626 Celt RdFamily run store with gas station and food options
The Market at Ruckersville
8899 Seminole TrailDeli, light groceries, beer/wine, and Exxon gas.
Breakfast/lunch, pizza, sandwiches, fried chicken, ice cream, light groceries, and BP gas.
7 locals recommend
Maybelle's Market
8609 Dyke RdBreakfast/lunch, pizza, sandwiches, fried chicken, ice cream, light groceries, and BP gas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large variety of wines to taste - the sparkling viognier is our favorite.
49 locals recommend
Horton Vineyards
6399 Spotswood TrailLarge variety of wines to taste - the sparkling viognier is our favorite.
Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery RdHistoric ruins and tasting room.
Newer winery with a very large tasting room/seating area with nice views and a lunch menu.
147 locals recommend
Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood RdNewer winery with a very large tasting room/seating area with nice views and a lunch menu.
Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar
422 E Main StGreat dinner spot with a rooftop bar.
DuCard Vineyards
40 Gibson Hollow LnGreat winery with live music on Saturday afternoons.
Brewery with live music in the evenings - check website for details.
http://baldtopbrewing.com/
105 locals recommend
Bald Top Brewing Co.
1830 Thrift RdBrewery with live music in the evenings - check website for details.
http://baldtopbrewing.com/
Honah Lee Vineyard
13443 Honah Lee Farm DrGreat wines and live music from time to time.
Amazing views and decent wine. Worth the drive up a very steep gravel road.
44 locals recommend
Stone Mountain Vineyards
1376 Wyatt Mountain RdAmazing views and decent wine. Worth the drive up a very steep gravel road.
Indoor atrium and outdoor patio and pond for enjoying wine regardless of the weather.
76 locals recommend
Glass House Winery
5898 Free Union RdIndoor atrium and outdoor patio and pond for enjoying wine regardless of the weather.
A wonderful selection of wines to taste and a nice barn atmosphere for enjoying the afternoon.
29 locals recommend
Mountain Run Winery
10753 Mountain Run Lake RdA wonderful selection of wines to taste and a nice barn atmosphere for enjoying the afternoon.
A brewery with indoor and outdoor areas to enjoy a wide selection of beers and ciders. This is a good place to stop on your way here or out of town if you live North of Charlottesville.
17 locals recommend
old trade brewery
13270 Alanthus RdA brewery with indoor and outdoor areas to enjoy a wide selection of beers and ciders. This is a good place to stop on your way here or out of town if you live North of Charlottesville.
Lovely mountain views for enjoying wine. The house is very cool if you are into architecture.
27 locals recommend
Moss Vineyards
1849 Simmons Gap RdLovely mountain views for enjoying wine. The house is very cool if you are into architecture.
Nice winery with music and food trucks on the weekend - check out their website for details.
25 locals recommend
Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm
1135 Clan Chisholm LnNice winery with music and food trucks on the weekend - check out their website for details.
Amazing wine in a nice setting - this place is for 21 and older only.
11 locals recommend
Montifalco Vineyard
1800 Fray RdAmazing wine in a nice setting - this place is for 21 and older only.
Hark Vineyards
1465 Davis Shop RdOne of many nearby wineries with a good outdoor vibe.
Patch Brewing Co.
10271 Gordon AvenueGreat brewery with plenty of indoor and outdoor things to do.
Getting Around
Greene County Transportation
8261 Spotswood TrailShopping
Rummage 33
14343 Spotswood TrailOne of the many thrift/antique stores in the area.
Ruckersville Gallery
8287 Seminole TrailOne of the many thrift/antique stores in the area.
Historic downtown mall area offers landmarks, restaurants, shopping, art galleries, and live music throughout the summer on Friday nights.
291 locals recommend
Downtown Mall
Historic downtown mall area offers landmarks, restaurants, shopping, art galleries, and live music throughout the summer on Friday nights.
Gateway Antique Center
14843 Spotswood TrailAntique mall
The Wooly Lam
9422 Seminole TrailAntique and craft mall.
Arts & Culture
Greene County Historical Society
360 Main StHistory of Greene County and Art Gallery
Noon Whistle Pottery
328 Main StArtisan studio, pottery for sale.