Eat

A listing of the dining establishments we enjoy and respect.   

Fine Dining

Patty O’s Café and Bakery

Owned and superbly managed by the world famous Chef Patrick O’Connell. Wonderful food and drink selections, with bar, restaurant and outdoor seating.
In Little Washington, 15-minute drive.

Blue Door Kitchen and Inn
Intimate dining room and covered patio with beautiful Italian influence fare. Reservations suggested.
In Flint Hill, 25-minute drive. 

Dark Horse Irish Gastro Pub
Well managed restaurant and comfortable bar, restaurant seating and covered porch, with excellent food and service.
In Flint Hill.

Three Blacksmiths
Fixed menu of exceptional food served with flair and sophistication. Advance reservations required.
In Sperryville, 15-minute drive.    

The Inn at Little Washington
This 3 Star Michelin restaurant consistently provides an experience of a lifetime. Reservations a must. In Little Washington.   

It’s About Thyme
Great food selections with first rate service.
In Culpeper, 30-minute drive.   

Blue Rock
Artistically crafted food in a beautiful setting, with both bar, deck, and formal dining areas.
In Little Washington area. 

New Iberia Kitchen
Excellent food with a New Orleans flair. Located in the Sperryville Marketplace, with a variety of eclectic shops.
In Sperryville.   

The Bavarian Chef
Traditional German food in a casual atmosphere. Large platters of wonderful food. Reservations encouraged.
In Madison.  

Respectable Dining

The Little Country Store
Our neighborhood small grocery store with tasty takeout deli sandwiches, barbeque, and pizza.
In Etlan,3-minute drive. 

Before and After
Serving hand-crafted coffees, breakfast and casual lunch. Great coffee house atmosphere.
In Sperryville. 

Black Twig
Entrees, sandwiches, and great burgers in small pub atmosphere, or covered deck, attached to a former school gymnasium. Excellent food and service.
In Sperryville.   

Off the Grid
Carefully-crafted fresh sandwiches and other lunch items.  Both indoor and outdoor seating.
In Sperryville. 

Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen
Wood-fired made pizza and pasta dishes, with indoor and upstairs deck seating.
In Sperryville.  

Bar Francis
Craft cocktails and beers, with a small neighborhood feeling. Attached to the Corner Store and Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen.
In Sperryville. 

Cake Krums Café and Bakery
Breakfast and lunch served, with several sandwich and coffee options.
In Madison.

Blue Quartz Winery/Shotwell Run Brewery
Our closest winery, serving beer, cider, meade, and wine, with a full kitchen. Wonderful people serving quality food and booze in a beautiful setting.
Just a few miles down 231 from Four Fields.

Firth River Coffee and Charcuterie
Located in The Sperryville Marketplace, serving coffee, juice drinks and charcuterie. Relaxing and architecturally interesting location.
In Sperryville.

Local Groceries

The Little Country Store
Our neighborhood store with basic grocery and beverage items, deli sandwiches, barbeque, ice cream, and pizza. Easy and dependable.
In Etlan. 

Corner Store
Visually impressive store with gourmet and basic food items, with wide selection of meats, seafood, wine, and beer. Best fresh salmon around.
In Sperryville. 

Roy’s Orchard and Market
Farm market providing basic grocery items, bulk foods, and famous for apples and peaches. Unique and fun experience.
In Sperryville. 

Yoder’s Country Market
A friendly specialty store with groceries, deli and bakery items, bulk items, outdoor furniture, and a petting zoo. Great for kids.
In Madison.

Graves Mountain Market, Deli and Post Office
Local grocery with food, deli, post office, tackle, and souvenirs.
In Criglersville.    

Thornton River Orchard and Market
Seasonal market with apples, peaches, and baked goods. Managed by kind people with quality products.
In Sperryville. 

The Olde Country Store
A charming food market with bulk foods, deli sandwiches, bakery items, meats, hand-dipped ice cream and local crafts. Located on a lake, with paddle boats available to rent. A fun and unique shopping experience.
In Culpeper.  

Trail Bites
A local storefront with pastries, coffee, tea, and prepared lunches. Hours are focused on weekends, so please check opening times before heading out.
In Ruckersville, a ten-minute drive. 

Food Lion
Full-service grocery store.
In Madison. 

Culpeper: Martin’s, Safeway, Lido, Wiess, etc
There are many full-service grocery stores in Culpeper.