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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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Local
4337 Irvington Rd
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dredge
4357 Irvington Rd
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Office Irvington
4346 Irvington Rd
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NN Burger
62 Irvington Rd
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chao Phraya
45 S Main St
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adrift
572 Rappahannock Dr
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chesapeake Doughnut Co.
500 Rappahannock Dr
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Merroir Tasting Room
784 Locklies Creek Rd
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
[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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ditchley Cider Works
1571 Ditchley Rd
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vine
77 King Carter Dr
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Luck Cellars
1025 Goodluck Rd
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fish Hawk Oyster Bar
480 King Carter Dr
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
New location in front of the Hope & Glory Inn. Local oysters are also available.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard
65 Tavern Rd
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kellums Farms
3443 Irvington Rd
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River Market
538 Rappahannock Drive
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dug In Farms
155 Fleet's Bay Rd
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miss Mary Seafood
758 Rappahannock Dr
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Specials Wine Seller
52 S Main St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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 Street
Bulk 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
5755 Balls Neck Rd
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Road
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bike, 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Windmill Point Marina
40 Windjammer Ln
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marina 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Compass Entertainment Complex
100 Entertainment Drive
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Outdoor activities (mini golf, go-kart, batting cages, seasonal ice skating) as well as theater and arcade.
Check out Premier Sailing School!
Premier Sailing
744 St Andrews Ln
Check out Premier Sailing School!
Great for sunset or brunch cruises (parties of 4 or smaller).
Sail & Surf Adventures
347 Carter's Cove Dr
Great 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kilmarnock Antique Gallery
144 School St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open daily - one of the best in Eastern VA with 22,000 sq ft of antiques.
Experience this rare piece of Chesapeake Bay history
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steamboat Era Museum
156 King Carter Dr
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Experience this rare piece of Chesapeake Bay history