Where to Eat & Drink
Nearby Favorites
Just landed? Here are our favorite restaurants within 10-30 minutes of Folly Farm (sorted by distance).
Orange, 3.9 mi - Exceptional. Vintage Restaurant offers a full dining or more casual pub experience. Call ahead for restaurant reservations or walk in for pub or bar seating. ($$$$)
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Vintage Restaurant at The Inn at Willow Grove
14079 Plantation WayOrange, 3.9 mi - Exceptional. Vintage Restaurant offers a full dining or more casual pub experience. Call ahead for restaurant reservations or walk in for pub or bar seating. ($$$$)
Orange, 5.1 mi - Fun bistro featuring traditional American and southern dishes in downtown Orange — the flatbread pizza is great, too! ($$$)
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Forked on Main
124 W Main StOrange, 5.1 mi - Fun bistro featuring traditional American and southern dishes in downtown Orange — the flatbread pizza is great, too! ($$$)
Orange, 5.2 mi - Great stop for a burger and beer (or coffee and breakfast in the morning). A local favorite. ($$)
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The Light Well
110 E Main StOrange, 5.2 mi - Great stop for a burger and beer (or coffee and breakfast in the morning). A local favorite. ($$)
Gordonsville, 9 mi - A must-visit for BBQ lovers. Our go-to order is a full rack of rib meat with a broccoli salad side. ($$)
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Barbeque Exchange
102 Martinsburg AveGordonsville, 9 mi - A must-visit for BBQ lovers. Our go-to order is a full rack of rib meat with a broccoli salad side. ($$)
Culpeper, 18 mi - Delicious food, generous servings, and friendly staff. Always hopping! ($$)
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PINTO Thai Culpeper Restaurant & Bar
179 E Davis StCulpeper, 18 mi - Delicious food, generous servings, and friendly staff. Always hopping! ($$)
Culpeper, 18 mi - Charming sit-down restaurant with an attached to-go cafe in the heart of downtown Culpeper. ($$-$$$)
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It's About Thyme
128 East Davis StreetCulpeper, 18 mi - Charming sit-down restaurant with an attached to-go cafe in the heart of downtown Culpeper. ($$-$$$)
Grab-and-Go
For quick bites on the go (picnic, anyone?) try these spots for delicious made-to-order lunches — all emphasize ingredients from local farms (sorted by distance).
Somerset, 4.3 mi - Snag a lunch from the cafe before hiking their nursery trails or going on a pick-your-own expedition for seasonal fruits.
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The Market at Grelen
15091 Yager RdSomerset, 4.3 mi - Snag a lunch from the cafe before hiking their nursery trails or going on a pick-your-own expedition for seasonal fruits.
Orange, 5 mi - Gourmet sandwiches and other high-end goods (as well as dinner — reserve seating ahead online). Great stop for assembling a cheese and charcuterie board.
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Provisions Market Table
319 N Madison RdOrange, 5 mi - Gourmet sandwiches and other high-end goods (as well as dinner — reserve seating ahead online). Great stop for assembling a cheese and charcuterie board.
Madison, 7.6 mi - Bustling Amish market with a fun sandwich counter. Perfect stop for trail mix or other goodies before hitting the trails.
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Yoders Country Market
2105 S Seminole TrailMadison, 7.6 mi - Bustling Amish market with a fun sandwich counter. Perfect stop for trail mix or other goodies before hitting the trails.
Charlottesville, 22 mi - Sarah's favorite. Not to be missed if you’re looking for a delicious lunch on the fly in Cville. Peruse local cheeses, dried meats, wines, and other fun offerings while you wait.
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Feast
416 W Main StCharlottesville, 22 mi - Sarah's favorite. Not to be missed if you’re looking for a delicious lunch on the fly in Cville. Peruse local cheeses, dried meats, wines, and other fun offerings while you wait.
Vineyards & Breweries
Virginia has established its reputation as an exciting destination for wine and beer aficionados. Here are some favorites near Folly Farm — visit Monticello Wine Trail’s website for more, and for guided tours or transport, book ahead with Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation LLC! (sorted by distance)
Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood RdMadison, 8.5 mi
Revalation Vineyards
2710 Hebron Valley RdMadison, 12 mi
Keswick Vineyards
1575 Keswick Winery DrKeswick, 14 mi
Bald Top Brewing Co.
1830 Thrift RdMadison, 9.2 mi
Beer Hound Brewery
201 Waters PlCulpeper, 18 mi
Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston AveCville, 22 mi
Charlottesville’s Best
Nearby Charlottesville (35-45 mins away) has a lively restaurant scene with a range of excellent options — here are some of our favorites in the heart of downtown (from $$$$ to $$).
C & O
515 E Water St
Maya
633 W Main StPublic Fish & Oyster
513 W Main St
Zocalo
201 E Main StNow & Zen
202 2nd St NWCitizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StIzeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation, LLC
For guided tours or transport between vineyards, we recommend booking ahead of time with Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation, based in Orange.
For questions and/or quotes, contact Stephen Sanford at (540) 809-3494, email centralvirginiawinetours@gmail.com, or find CVWTT online at centralvirginiawinetours.com