Area Restaurants
Recommended dining near the Inn.A stay at The Inn at Forest Oaks includes a gourmet breakfast to begin the day, but for lunch and dinner guests always enjoy exploring local places to eat.
Below are our recommendations for the best restaurants in Lexington and Natural Bridge, Virginia.
Red Fox Tavern
2.2 miles from the Inn
A great ambiance reminiscent of a country manor hunt club. Outdoor patio with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views. Serves cocktails, appetizers and dinners. Open 7 days a week.
15 Appledore Ln, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
540-291-2121
naturalbridgeva.com/red-fox-tavern/
Pink Cadillac Diner
6 miles from the Inn
A 50’s style diner for a family-friendly atmosphere serving breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Featuring an ice cream parlor scooping up sundaes, floats, and milkshakes. Open daily, except Tuesday.
4347 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
540-291-2378
Foot of the Mountain Café
7.4 miles from the Inn
Multi-cuisine, serves lunch, dinner, full service bar. Famous burgers, buttermilk fried chicken, sweet potato fries and homemade desserts. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
126 Arcadia Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066
540-254-3287
fotmcafe.com
Heliotrope Brewery
16.6 miles from the Inn
Heliotrope Brewery brews small-batch, artisan ales and lagers uniquely representative of the Shenandoah Valley. The kitchen creates artisan, wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, and salads from local, farm-fresh produce.
128 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
540-464-1336
heliotropebrewery.com
Napa Thai Cuisine
16.6 miles from the Inn
Featuring authentic Thai food prepared with the freshest of ingredients. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Located on Main Street in historic Lexington, Virginia.
24 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
540-461-8133
napathai.com
The Palms
16.6 miles from the Inn
Established in 1975, The Palms is a long-time fixture in Lexington, and an excellent destination for classic American fare and festive cocktails, in an old-style bar and grill space, with neon palms in the window.
101 W Nelson St, Lexington, VA 24450
540-463-7911
thepalmslexington.com
Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe
16.6 miles from the Inn
Not to be missed! Enjoy luscious homemade gourmet ice creams in hand rolled waffle cones. Open 7 days a week.
106 W Washington St, Lexington, VA 24450
540-463-6055
Salerno
16.6 Miles from the Inn
Salerno: Wood Fired Pizza & Taphose offers a delicious variety of handcrafted food, including excellent pizza, pasta, salad, burgers, and 30 craft beers on tap. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
115 S Jefferson St, Lexington, VA 24450
540-463-5757
salernolex.com
TAPS at The Georges
16.6 Miles from the Inn
TAPS is the main bar in The Georges hotel, serving upscale pub fare, craft beers, creative cocktails, salads, burgers, handhelds, and snacks made with local ingredients from farms throughout the Shenandoah Valley.
11 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
540-463-2504
thegeorges.com/taps/
Haywood’s at The Georges
16.6 Miles from the Inn
Haywood’s restaurant, at The Georges hotel, offers a lively atmosphere, sophisticated food, quality wines, craft cocktails, and piano jazz. A favorite of locals, Haywood’s ambiance reflects the friendly character of Lexington.
2 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
540-463-2508
thegeorges.com/haywoods/