Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Virginia

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine 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!

The Farmhouse at Veritas

4.9

4.9 (1039)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at least 48 hours prior to reservation time.
No children or pets allowed for any reservations

DINNER: Plan to arrive at 6:15 pm for a glass of bubbly and be seated for dinner at 6:30 pm. Dinner is four courses, each one paired with wine. The cost is $120.00 per person prix fixe

Top review

JenniferVIP

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Another amazing experience here, this time with friends. And I didn't know about a dietary restriction of one friend until we arrived and the amazing chef made "on the spot" changes, so we all had a perfectly lovely evening! We will be back!

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Experience

The Farmhouse Wine Paired Dinner

Buckheads - Richmond

4.9

4.9 (2070)

$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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Derrek

Dined 5 days ago

Great service good value will go back again and again

The Tavern at the Inn - The Inn at Warm Springs

4.9

4.9 (390)

$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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CarolineMVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great brunch, excellent service, beautiful restaurant and outdoor space.

Fat Canary

4.9

4.9 (4938)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

This high-energy bistro took over as Williamsburg's best restaurant as soon as it opened in 2003. The sophisticated but relaxed dining room has an open kitchen, which uses fresh, local ingredients for its creative American fare. Reservations for the dining room and the bar are recommended and may be made up to 61 days in advance. Open daily for dinner, a reservationist is available during the day to take reservations by phone.

All reservations are for Fat Canary. Downstairs at Fat Canary is no reservations and is a same day, in-person check-in for our waitlist.

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Peter

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Always great! Excellent food and service above and beyond!

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Popular dish

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Popular dish

House-made Mozzarella

Popular dish

Dark Chocolate Mousse Triangle

Le Yaca - Williamsburg

4.9

4.9 (9306)

$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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ElizabethVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The Crab crepe and Lobster bisque were excellent and delicious.

Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (33)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Harrisonburg

About the restaurant

Illyria Mediterranean offers an elevated Mediterranean dining experience in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. Led by Executive Chef/Owner Kristo Papa and General Manager/Owner Mira Papa our newly opened restaurant presents a sophisticated menu that honors Mediterranean cuisine with both traditional and contemporary influences. We offer a wide selection of carefully crafted wine / spirit lists as well as a inspired cocktail list.

Signature dishes include Filet Mignon, Shrimp Saganaki, Crispy Duck Breast, Mediterranean Salmon, and Baked Branzino, all thoughtfully prepared with the finest ingredients to create a memorable dining experience.

In addition to our exceptional cuisine, we offer a versatile event space ideal for weddings, private gatherings, and corporate events, with a focus on impeccable service and an inviting ambiance. Illyria Mediterranean is the perfect destination for those seeking a refined and memorable dining experience.

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ken

Dined 2 days ago

The restaurant is a great addition to the community. The duck dish is prepared very nicely.

Zoes Steak & Seafood

4.9

4.9 (1658)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Virginia Beach

About the restaurant

AAA Four Diamond restaurant located at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, Zoës originally opened in 2003, and re-opened under new ownership on March 16, 2009. Renowned sommelier Marc Sauter, as well as devoted restaurant goers Bill and Joni Greene, to continue the Zoës legacy with the same great location, friendly staff, soothing ambience, and award-winning food and spirits.

Together, their hope is to offer their guests a wonderful dining experience that has a comfortable, familiar atmosphere, yet that special touch of class that makes Zoës “the place to go when you absolutely must impress your guests.”

Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome.

Zoës is a completely non-smoking establishment.

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LilianVIP

Dined 7 days ago

First time here and we loved the food, service and ambience. Highly recommended.

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4.9

4.9 (3302)

$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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Suzette

Dined 1 day ago

Perfect night celebrating our graduate and were able to accommodate our party

The Wine Whisperer

4.9

4.9 (233)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Henrico

About the restaurant

The Wine Whisperer is a wine shop and bistro located in Richmond's Short Pump neighborhood. We speak wine and are passionate about sharing your new favorite bottle or glass with you!

Our wine bar is designed to offer an immersive experience to our guests. Let our knowledgeable staff help you learn about your palate and curate a flight of wine just for you! Look for a rotating by the glass list, craft beers, more whiskey than you imagined, and an expansive food menu built for wine pairing. The intimate dining room is a perfect spot for a casual glass with friends or that special occasion date. Look for weekly wine tastings, monthly classes, and other special events that are uniquely Whisperer!

No reservations available? Give us a call or stop by; we save a number of tables each night for walk-in guests. For questions or to make a reservation for a larger party, please call or send a message.

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Greg

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Exceptional food, service and every wine we had is our new favorite!

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Experience

Penedes Party! - Spanish Wine Dinner

Experience

Aperitivo Hour

The Ivy Inn Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3908)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Seasonal Local American Cuisine. We use many local products from local farmers. We are located about a mile west of the University of Virginia campus. Historic old home turned into a restaurant. Three small intimate dining rooms upstairs, one on the ground floor and a large weather protected patio. In the winter the Patio is heated. Family owned since 1995. Special diet needs met upon request.

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ElizabethVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was wonderful! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was fantastic.

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Popular dish

Key Lime Pie

Popular dish

Potato Gnocchi Bolognese

Popular dish

Grilled Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin

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