Where to Eat Near Afton and Nellysford
Build Your Day
Plan a Day Around Your Stay
Where to Eat
Restaurants and Cafés
Belties Coffee
A farmhouse café for coffee and flaky biscuits with mountain views, next to a pasture of Belted Galloway cows.
Trager Brothers Coffee at RVCC
A local coffee stop at the Rockfish Valley Community Center, in the same building as the gallery.
Basic Necessities
A small bistro and wine shop in Nellysford for a slower meal. Groups can reserve ahead.
The Blue Ridge Pig
A casual barbecue stop in Nellysford for lunch.
Chirio's Pizza
Pizza in Nellysford for an easy night in back at the house.
Iron & Ale Wintergreen
A sit-down dinner in Stoney Creek, with reservations on busy weekends.
Markets and Groceries
Stocking Up for the Stay
Batesville
Batesville Market
A country market detour for a bite or groceries, with live music on scheduled nights.
Nellysford
The Roost Farm Shop & Wine Bar
A gourmet market and self-serve wine bar opening in a historic apple-packing shed.
Nellysford
IGA Blue Ridge Grocery
Groceries and picnic supplies, plus last-minute cabin essentials.
Sample Itineraries
Three Ways to Spend a Day
Afton First Visit
Walk the Blue Ridge Tunnel in the morning and stop for lunch at Blue Mountain Brewery. Spend the afternoon tasting at Veritas or Hazy Mountain.
Nellysford With Kids
Start with a walk in Spruce Creek Park and lunch at Chirio's or Three Notch'd. After lunch, visit the Natural History Center or a seasonal farm market.
Rain or a Change of Pace
Start with coffee and a browse through Rockfish Gallery, then book an indoor tasting or a spa appointment. Downtown Staunton and the Frontier Culture Museum make a longer outing once the weather clears.
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