Local Guidebook
Food Favorites
Some of our local favorites for grabbing a bite
[IRVINGTON] Community based coffee shop, walking distance. Great option for breakfast and lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
35 locals recommend
The Local
4337 Irvington Rd[IRVINGTON] Community based coffee shop, walking distance. Great option for breakfast and lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
[IRVINGTON] Boat and Farm to Table. Walking distance to The Rosé Retreat. Seating is first come, first serve. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The tater tot nachos are amazing! Various specials throughout week.
21 locals recommend
Dredge
4357 Irvington Rd[IRVINGTON] Boat and Farm to Table. Walking distance to The Rosé Retreat. Seating is first come, first serve. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The tater tot nachos are amazing! Various specials throughout week.
[IRVINGTON] Farm to Table, walking distance from The Rosé Retreat. Reservations are highly recommended. Seasonal patio seating is available. Selection of VA-based ciders, wines, and liquors - in addition to rotating beer taps.
19 locals recommend
The Office Irvington
4346 Irvington Rd[IRVINGTON] Farm to Table, walking distance from The Rosé Retreat. Reservations are highly recommended. Seasonal patio seating is available. Selection of VA-based ciders, wines, and liquors - in addition to rotating beer taps.
[IRVINGTON] Located at the Tides Inn. Reservations are strongly recommended (Open Table or phone call). Great for brunch or a special meal. Indoor and outdoor dining available.
Chesapeake Restaurant & Terrace
480 King Carter Dr[IRVINGTON] Located at the Tides Inn. Reservations are strongly recommended (Open Table or phone call). Great for brunch or a special meal. Indoor and outdoor dining available.
[KILMARNOCK] Voted "Best Burger" for 8 straight years. Indoor and outdoor seating available, as well as convenient curbside (order from app). Try the freakshakes!
26 locals recommend
NN Burger
62 Irvington Rd[KILMARNOCK] Voted "Best Burger" for 8 straight years. Indoor and outdoor seating available, as well as convenient curbside (order from app). Try the freakshakes!
[KILMARNOCK] Nestled in a small row of shops, located on Main St in Kilmarnock. Authentic Thai food and sushi, locally sourced.
11 locals recommend
Chao Phraya
45 S Main St[KILMARNOCK] Nestled in a small row of shops, located on Main St in Kilmarnock. Authentic Thai food and sushi, locally sourced.
[WHITE STONE] Seasonal menu, locally sourced. Located in downtown White Stone. Indoor seating only. Reservations are strongly recommended. Great place for a special meal!
29 locals recommend
Adrift
572 Rappahannock Dr[WHITE STONE] Seasonal menu, locally sourced. Located in downtown White Stone. Indoor seating only. Reservations are strongly recommended. Great place for a special meal!
[WHITE STONE] Yeast and cake varieties (gluten free available with 24 hour notice). Organic and local ingredients, handcrafted, fresh roasted coffee, teas, and breakfast sandwiches. Can order ahead on their app.
13 locals recommend
Chesapeake Doughnut Co.
500 Rappahannock Dr[WHITE STONE] Yeast and cake varieties (gluten free available with 24 hour notice). Organic and local ingredients, handcrafted, fresh roasted coffee, teas, and breakfast sandwiches. Can order ahead on their app.
[TOPPING] Local oysters on the banks of the Rappahannock River. Everything is raw or cooked on an outdoor grill, served small plate style. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Usually closed on Wednesday. Try the fish tacos and BBQ oysters.
70 locals recommend
Merroir Tasting Room
784 Locklies Creek Rd[TOPPING] Local oysters on the banks of the Rappahannock River. Everything is raw or cooked on an outdoor grill, served small plate style. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Usually closed on Wednesday. Try the fish tacos and BBQ oysters.
[DELTAVILLE] Delicious hearth fired pizza, great selection of specialty foods, beer and wine to go. Order online, no dine in/delivery.
DeltaPie
16474 General Puller Highway[DELTAVILLE] Delicious hearth fired pizza, great selection of specialty foods, beer and wine to go. Order online, no dine in/delivery.
Places to Drink
Open weekends - double check website. Beautiful property with tables and tents for enjoying cider and small bites. Local meat also available for purchase!
21 locals recommend
Ditchley Cider Works
1571 Ditchley RdOpen weekends - double check website. Beautiful property with tables and tents for enjoying cider and small bites. Local meat also available for purchase!
Wine bar and small plates. Nice outdoor courtyard with firepit. Wine is also available for purchase.
19 locals recommend
Vine
77 King Carter DrWine bar and small plates. Nice outdoor courtyard with firepit. Wine is also available for purchase.
Wine Down Fridays with live music and Sangria Sundays. Outdoor seating, covered porch, and indoor space. Pet friendly.
51 locals recommend
Good Luck Cellars
1025 Goodluck RdWine Down Fridays with live music and Sangria Sundays. Outdoor seating, covered porch, and indoor space. Pet friendly.
At the Tides Inn. Enjoy a casual vibe while dining waterfront on Carter's Creek or poolside. Indoor raw bar. Great views! Don't miss the fried pickles.
11 locals recommend
Fish Hawk Oyster Bar
480 King Carter DrAt the Tides Inn. Enjoy a casual vibe while dining waterfront on Carter's Creek or poolside. Indoor raw bar. Great views! Don't miss the fried pickles.
New location in front of the Hope & Glory Inn. Local oysters are also available.
34 locals recommend
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard
65 Tavern RdNew location in front of the Hope & Glory Inn. Local oysters are also available.
Local Provisions
Cook a nice meal in our well-appointed kitchen! Grocery stores and Walmart are also located in Kilmarnock, but we enjoy visiting these local establishments.
Local grocery store featuring produce and seafood (including oysters), NC BBQ, creamery, and Amish goods. Close to the The Rosé Retreat.
8 locals recommend
Kellums Farms
3443 Irvington RdLocal grocery store featuring produce and seafood (including oysters), NC BBQ, creamery, and Amish goods. Close to the The Rosé Retreat.
Wine and beer for sale. Great take and bake pizzas and fried chicken, as well as other prepared foods and sandwiches available.
11 locals recommend
River Market
538 Rappahannock DriveWine and beer for sale. Great take and bake pizzas and fried chicken, as well as other prepared foods and sandwiches available.
Small sustainable market farm. You'll find fields in production year-round as well as locally sourced items. The cinnamon rolls are amazing! Beautiful cut flowers and nursery plants are also available.
9 locals recommend
Dug In Farms
155 Fleet's Bay RdSmall sustainable market farm. You'll find fields in production year-round as well as locally sourced items. The cinnamon rolls are amazing! Beautiful cut flowers and nursery plants are also available.
Wide variety of fresh fish, shrimp (can be steamed), crabs, and oysters. Grab and go cooler of prepared salads and dips. Sushi grade fish also available.
13 locals recommend
Miss Mary Seafood
758 Rappahannock DrWide variety of fresh fish, shrimp (can be steamed), crabs, and oysters. Grab and go cooler of prepared salads and dips. Sushi grade fish also available.
Excellent selection of wine by the bottle. Check it out if you need something nice! The front cooler has meat and cheese for purchase, and sometimes fresh baguettes.
7 locals recommend
Specials Wine Seller
52 S Main StExcellent selection of wine by the bottle. Check it out if you need something nice! The front cooler has meat and cheese for purchase, and sometimes fresh baguettes.
Bulk olive oils and vinegars, organic bulk herbs and spices, excellent selection of wine, cheese, charcuterie, coffee, local goods. Something for everyone!
Urbanna Trading Company
290 Virginia StreetBulk olive oils and vinegars, organic bulk herbs and spices, excellent selection of wine, cheese, charcuterie, coffee, local goods. Something for everyone!
Things To Do
Nice place for a short hike or to visit the beach. Limited parking (only 11 spots). Also great for bird watching.
37 locals recommend
Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
5755 Balls Neck RdNice place for a short hike or to visit the beach. Limited parking (only 11 spots). Also great for bird watching.
Bike, canoe, and kayak rentals are available. Hiking trails and beach.
49 locals recommend
Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle RoadBike, canoe, and kayak rentals are available. Hiking trails and beach.
Marina and a small beach where you can sometimes spot dolphins! Kayak launch nearby.
16 locals recommend
Windmill Point Marina
40 Windjammer LnMarina and a small beach where you can sometimes spot dolphins! Kayak launch nearby.
Outdoor activities (mini golf, go-kart, batting cages, seasonal ice skating) as well as theater and arcade.
48 locals recommend
Compass Entertainment Complex
100 Entertainment DriveOutdoor activities (mini golf, go-kart, batting cages, seasonal ice skating) as well as theater and arcade.
Premier Sailing
744 St Andrews LnCheck out Premier Sailing School!
Sail & Surf Adventures
347 Carter's Cove DrGreat for sunset or brunch cruises (parties of 4 or smaller).
Open daily - one of the best in Eastern VA with 22,000 sq ft of antiques.
21 locals recommend
Kilmarnock Antique Gallery
144 School StOpen daily - one of the best in Eastern VA with 22,000 sq ft of antiques.
Steamboat Era Museum
156 King Carter DrExperience this rare piece of Chesapeake Bay history