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.
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
Hardens
15.3 miles from the Inn
Family owned, elevated gastropub with cool vibes in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Bold flavors, great food, strong drinks, and even stronger connections. Open daily except for Sunday.
7 N Jefferson St, Lexington, VA 24450
540-460-4141
facebook.com/hardens/
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
Mrs. B’s Restaurant and Bar
9.5 miles from the Inn
A local favorite country diner and bar, and the food is made with love. Stop in for a relaxing and delicious meal, and then walk over to Buchanan’s swinging bridge across the James River. Open daily except Tuesday.
19857 Main St, Buchanan, VA 24066
540-254-8048
facebook.com/MrsBs/
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
Pure Eats
15.1 miles from the Inn
Dedicated to providing the highest quality, locally sourced food in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Great donuts, burgers, and all-day breakfast. Open daily.
107 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
5400-462-6000
pure-eats.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/