Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Virginia

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Virginia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Chateau Morrisette

4.8

4.8 (3176)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Floyd

About the restaurant

Family owned and operated in our 45th year of service. Chef Oshie is the third generation of the Morrisette family and trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, where he explored his passion for food and wine. Today Chef Oshie and his team masterfully create beautiful and delicious dishes that bring back the elegance and delight of fine dining in a comfortable atmosphere. Food pairings complement our award-winning wines in a fine dining experience. Sit fireside in winter or take in the view from the patio in warmer months, chosen by OpenTable diners as among the best in America. More than a dining experience, we invite guests to linger, enjoying the wine, views, and service long after dinner is over. Come be our guests....
** If you can not get a reservation through Open Table it means that we are fully booked. Please call 540-593-2865 to speak to reservation specialist or be put on the waitlist. Melissa Morrisette

Top review

Thomas

Dined 1 day ago

This winery is excellent. Wine, food, and service were outstanding.

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Filet Mignon

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Fried Brussels Sprouts

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Ribeye

Leatherflower

4.8

4.8 (56)

$50 and over

American

Martinsville

About the restaurant

The views of Primland’s rolling fairways and verdant forest landscapes could easily distract if the cuisine and generous interiors at Leatherflower did not command your full attention. Savor refined seasonal dishes that highlight native ingredients from Primland’s own farm and greenhouse, as well as the local mills, farms and suppliers. Floral grasscloth wallpaper, wooden beams, an ever-glowing fireplace and intimate seating arrangements with custom upholstered banquettes and chairs capture the spirit of a whimsical Virginia inn while diners partake in an exceptional culinary journey through the tastes of Appalachia.

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Lindsey

Dined on May 22, 2025

Wonderful experience, and the food was excellent!

King's Arms Tavern

4.9

4.9 (5987)

$31 to $50

American

Colonial Williamsburg

About the restaurant

For parties larger than 6, please call for reservations (855)-240-3278 .
Originally opened by Jane Vobe in 1772, this authentic reproduction public house serves up a transporting experience for the senses in Colonial Williamsburg. Everything is true to the time period at King’s Arms Tavern, from the fashion sported by servers to the pewter candlesticks—all adding to an air of colonial elegance. Inspired by 18th-century recipes, but with updates to suit 21st-century tastes, tuck in to a chophouse menu featuring prime rib, pork chops, and more.

ADA Accessible dining is available in the Purdie Kitchen. Please note this colonial building is separate from King’s Arms Tavern. Please check-in at the front, and our host will escort guests to the Purdie Kitchen.

The taverns are located in the Historic Area, and not on a public street. The Tavern is a short walk from the Tavern Parking lot which is on Francis Street.

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Victoria

Dined 4 days ago

Service was excellent and our dishes were awesome!

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4.9

4.9 (3322)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Richmond

About the restaurant

L'Opossum offers dinner Tuesday-Saturday for parties of one to a maximum of six guests. Multiple reservations booked on the same night to form a group larger than six guests are not permitted and will be canceled. Reservations for parties of one to four guests are allotted 2 hours. Parties of five to six guests are allotted 2.5 hours. Please be courteous to your fellow diners by arriving and leaving on time. L'Opossum patrons paying with cash, enjoy a 4% savings off menu prices. To view a sample menu, visit www.lopossum.com - Thank you!

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Scott

Dined 4 days ago

Fun, cozy atmosphere with delicious food with quirky flair, accommodating and friendly staff. Simply the best.

Buckheads - Richmond

4.9

4.9 (2075)

$50 and over

Steak

Richmond

About the restaurant

Buckhead’s has been a Richmond tradition since 1994. Featuring succulent Braveheart Beef and only the freshest seafood, you can taste our passion for culinary excellence. Consistently recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence”, our list offers over 800 labels to complement your dining experience. Additionally, our bar proudly highlights one of the largest selections of single malt scotches and small batch bourbons in Richmond, Virginia.

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Cynthia

Dined 6 days ago

Our dining experience at Buckheads was delightful. The staff was friendly and professional, accommodating our requests. The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere invites diners to relax in an intimate setting. Buckheads is an ideal place to celebrate special occasions with family and friends.

The Tavern at the Inn - The Inn at Warm Springs

4.9

4.9 (395)

$30 and under

Contemporary European

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Whether you are a guest at the Inn, from the community, or a guest staying elsewhere and looking for a more casual evening dining experience, The Tavern at the Inn (established 2018) is the restaurant to try. We serve hearty tavern food with a European twist.

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Tina

Dined on May 25, 2025

Incredible food and wonderful service! Highly recommend!

Quemar

4.7

4.7 (648)

$30 and under

Latin American

Virginia Beach

About the restaurant

Please Call if No Online Reservations Are Available !! - 757-965-2066 -Walkins Welcome!!!!

Scratch Kitchen with Latin American inspired cuisine.

Come enjoy a cocktail in our Tranquilo Lounge on one of our comfy velvet couches with your friends, or grab dinner in our dining room for a date night while watching our chefs create our beautiful dishes in our open concept kitchen. With over 90 Tequila and Mezcals to choose from, you'll have the option to sip on our patio, at one of the two full-service bars, in the Tranquilo Lounge or in the dining room while enjoying scratch-made tacos or ethically raised bone-in ribeye.

Open Friday and Saturday nights with late night snacks from 10-11pm and good vibes till 12am.

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AbhishekVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Abby our server was amazing…she took care of us and made it a very good experience!!&

The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (4258)

$31 to $50

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

The Tobacco Company Restaurant is proudly celebrating over 40 years as Richmond's landmark dining and entertainment venue. This four-story, breath-taking restaurant embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality and charm. The exceptional menu features slow-roasted prime rib, aged Angus steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy live entertainment on our first floor or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub. Our staff is committed to excellence and the creation of an unforgettable dining experience. Open seven days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.

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Deb

Dined 1 day ago

The Tobacco Company has a gorgeous ambiance with style and grace. Our server Nick was professional and provided THE BEST service I have experienced in a very long time. The food was exquisite. Better than I could have cooked myself, and I am a very good cook. The drinks were mixed to perfection. The band was excellent. The cost is high. With dishes in the $30-$50 range.

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4.9

4.9 (2203)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Virginia Beach

About the restaurant

Heirloom is a creative farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on elevated local recipes from Virginia.

We partner with local farmers and waterman to bring the freshest ingredients to our table. We offer seafood-driven and locally minded menus focused on quality and seasonality. Heirloom features a mindful bar program with classically influenced cocktails made with carefully selected ingredients and innovative technique. The wine program will be sourced from all over the world, with a spotlight on exciting Virginia wine. We are proud to possess an approachable and diverse list, with bottles for every palate and price point.

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peggy

Dined 5 days ago

We have eaten at many five star restaurants and this one was the best ever! The atmosphere was amazing and our our server (Michael) was so attentive. The food was delicious! Our compliments to the chef! Thanks for a great dinner.

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Southern Fried Chicken

Le Yaca - Williamsburg

4.8

4.8 (9343)

$31 to $50

French

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Le Yaca began in 1964 in Courchevel, a tiny, country village in the French Alps. Daniele Bourderau & Gerard decided it would be fun to open a small restaurant. When friends learned of their plans, they told the hopeful restaurateurs they were crazy to think people would drive eight kilometers on a winding, icy road for dinner. Daniele and Gerard hesitated for three months and then decided, “yaca le faire,” a contraction of the French phrase “il n’y a qu’a le faire,” which basically means, “let’s do it.” They called the restaurant Le Yaca as a gag, but the name caught on with customers who were amused by the pun and contributed to the restaurant’s lore by inventing “yaca-isms” of their own: yaca y aller (let’s go). Daniele came to the United States and opened Le Yaca in Williamsburg. Daniel Abid bought Le Yaca in 2001. Daniel worked and trained in such prestigious places as “Le Pre Catelan” and “Lenotre” in Paris; “L’Amandier” and “Roger Verge," and to top it all off, “Alain Ducass

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FrederickB

Dined 3 days ago

It was our 19 anniversary lunch wine was good taste and food was excellent Thank you very much

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