Visit Nelson County

Ambrosia Bakery and Deli
Gourmet coffee, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialty foods, artisan breads, cakes, cheesecakes and fine pastries.  Temporarily closed for maintenance. Reopen soon. 2192 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford. 434-361-9661.

Ann’s Family Restaurant
Good old country cooking.  Fresh vegetables every day and  special every day. Open 7 am – 10  pm Monday – Friday, Closed Saturday, Open 8 am – 10 pm Sunday. 1170 Thomas Nelson Highway- Route  29 south of Lovingston. 434-263-8110

Basic Necessities Cafe Wine and Cheese Shop
South of France setting with imported wine and cheeses. Organic fare, serving lunch and dinner with brunch on Sunday. 2226 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford. Open Tuesday – Sunday. 434-361-1766

Blue Ridge Pig
Rustic, sophisticated, smoked meat, barbecue and sandwiches. Catering. 2198 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford. 434-361-1170

The Blue Toad
Come and enjoy food, fun, family and the view from our decks while the kids burn off some energy on our playground. Burgers, Fries, Soft Serve and much more. Inside dining. Beer and Wine available.  Open Monday through Friday 7AM until Last Call. Open Saturday and Sunday 9AM until Last Call. 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992

Blue Mountain Brewery
From gourmet hand-made pizzas to sandwiches and seasonal specials, Blue Mountain Brewery prepares a range of delectable food to pair with our craft brewed ales and lagers. Restaurant and Brewery are open Mon. – Sat. 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM and Sun. 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM  9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151), Afton 540-456-8020.

Chicken Coop
Chicken, barbecue and variety of sandwiches. Located in the Nelson Food Mart (Exxon Station) 40 Front Street, Lovingston. 434-263-7818

Chen’s Chinese
Chinese food to take out or eat in. Located in the Annie Land Plaza, off Route 29, Lovingston. Open Monday-Thursday 11 am -10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-11 pm; Sunday 12 noon-10 pm. 73 Callohill Drive, Lovingston 434-263-8869 or 263-8865

Chirio’s Pizza
Oldest pizza establishment in Nelson County, since 1989. Authentic homemade NY pizza, subs, salads, sandwich specials, ice cream. Eat in, take-out, delivery. Discover why locals and visitors proclaim daily: “Simply the Best”. Bargain prices, quick service. In the Valley Green Shopping Center. 2777 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford 434-361-9188

Colleen Deli
Specialty salads, fried chicken, and sandwiches. Homemade baked goods. Breakfast. Lunch specials daily.  Open Monday through Saturday 6AM to 5PM, Sunday 7AM to 4PM. Located in the Exxon station on Hwy. 29 (5 miles south of Lovingston) in Nelson County. 4071 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington. 434-263-6969.

Colleen Drive-In
Burgers, fries, breakfast biscuits, apple pies and ice cream treats. Open 9 am- 9:30 pm Sunday-Thursday and 9 am – 10 pm Friday-Saturday. On Highway 29 (look for the huge ice cream cone). 4105 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington. 434-263-5343

Copper Mine Bistro at Wintergreen Resort
An American Steakhouse with casual, yet elegant dining, adjacent to the Mountain Inn at Wintergreen Resort.  Serving only prime beef and the freshest seafood available prepared in classic steak house style, you will enjoy our signature restaurant.  Reservations are suggested. 434-325-8090.

Devils Grill
Enjoy the highest restaurant in Nelson County at the Devils Knob Golf Course. Elegant dining in a “club” like atmosphere with a spectacular setting. Open daily for lunch April through October. Call for dinner hours. Reservations suggested.  434-325-8100.

Devils Backbone Brewing Company
The Devils Backbone Brewing Company is located at  in Roseland, Virginia at the base of Wintergreen Mountain at the intersection of Routes 151 and 664. The smoke-free brewery and restaurant is open 7 days a week serving both lunch and dinner. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland VA 22967. 434-361-1001

The Edge
A new look for an old Wintergreen favorite on the mountain overlooking the ski slopes. Casual fare with a family priced menu. Live entertainment featured seasonally. Call for hours. 434-325-8080

The Fountain Room at the Mark Addy Inn

Leslie and Raf are passionate about offering guests the finest in international cuisine in an elegant setting. Gourmet cuisine and menus are prepared daily by Innkeeper, Rafael, and provide a fresh and varied selections always eclectic, always intriguing and always elegant. The dining room is open for breakfast and dinner for our inn and non-lodging guests. Reservations are recommended. Tuesday through Saturday 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. 434-361-1101

Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant – Nellysford
2842 Rockfish Valley Highway,  Nellysford.  Hours: 11 am – 10 pm Monday through Thursday; 11 am – 11 pm; Friday – Saturday; 12 noon – 10 pm Sunday.  434-361-9170

Ilynn Thai
Wonderful Thai  cuisine including Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Red and Green Curry, Fresh Spring Rolls,Satay, and Duck.  All prepared with vibrantly fresh ingredients to satisfy the most demanding palate. Sophisticated but not stuffy. Open 8:30 – 10:30    Breakfast, Lunch  and Dinner. 2815 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford in the Valley Green Shopping Center. 434-361-1400 email: sgtfc@juno.com

Lovingston Cafe and Lounge
A pleasant surprise in the middle of Lovingston, offering a diverse, modestly priced menu. Steaks, seafood, vegetarian,sandwiches, gourmet burgers,salads and homemade desserts are served in the smoke free casual dining room everyday from 10:30 am – 9 pm. The Garden Patio is available when Mother Nature cooperates.  The full service lounge is open daily from 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm.  165 Front Street, Lovingston.  434-263-8000

Mac’s Country Store
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Daily speacials, eat in or take out. Open Monday -Saturday 6 am – 7 pm and Sundays 9 am – 7 pm. Our famous fried chicken is the best around. At the the intersection of Routes 151 and 56 and Roseland Road. 7023 Patrick Henry Hwy., Roseland, VA 22967 . 434-277-5305

McDonald’s
Open 7 days a week from 6 am – 11 pm (open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights) Highway 29 in Lovingston. 434-263-8066

Montebello Cafe’
The new addition to Montebello Country Store! Open Friday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Breakfast menu includes pancakes, sausage & gravy, biscuits and breakfast platters.  Lunch menu includes burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, chicken salad, lunch platters and of course our chili!  Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and lunch is served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  15072 Crabtree Falls Highway (Route56), Montebello VA, 24464 540-377-2650. www.MontebelloVA.com

Paulie’s Pig Out
Chicken, hickory smoked BBQ, catfish sandwich and homemade sides.  Open Thurs – Monday – lunch and dinner. 7376 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton. 434-361-2001

Royal Oaks Cabins in the Mountains Deli
Located at mile post 16 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Love, VA on Route 814, the deli at Royal Oaks Cabins. 9 AM to 6 PM  Check for closure during winter months. 800-410-0627

Smoky’s Black Bear Cafe
Serving Colony Coffee with full coffee menu, serving lunch and snacks. Free w-fi in a quiet atmosphere. Open 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, closed Tuesdays. 131 Blue Ridge Drive, Wintergreen. 434-325-1227

Smooches Creamery
Come visit us and enjoy our delicious frozen custard!  Mon- Fri 3:00pm to 9:00pm; Sat and Sun 1:00pm until 9:00pm. 8207 Thomas Nelson Hwy. Lovingston, VA. 434-420-1874.

Stoney Creek Bar and Grill
Nelson County’s hidden jewel, the restaurant offers a distinctive alfresco dining experience in the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Serving a true bar and grill menu, enjoy a casual lunch or dinner. Call for hours. On the Stoney Creek Golf Course, Nellysford. 434-325-8110

Subway
“The way a sandwich should be.” Hours: 10 am-10 pm; Friday night until 11 pm; Sunday until 9 p.m. Located in Annie Land Plaza, Highway 29, 65 Callohill Drive, Lovingston. 434-263-6800

Thai Siam Take-Out
Authentic Thai food. Pad Thai, fried rice, spring rolls, curries, soups, deep fried catfish topped with ginger and more. Located one mile off Hwy 29, on Route 56 west, 4137 Tye Brook Highway. Open 11 am – 7 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Call ahead orders are preferred as everything is made fresh. 434-263-8577

Trager Brothers Coffee
Come visit our Roastery at 486 Front Street in Lovingston, Virginia Monday through Friday 6 am until 3 pm and Saturday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm. Or, if the sign says “OPEN” come on in! See the Roastery in action and feel free to sample some of our fresh roasted coffee while you’re here. 434-263-8916

Vito’s Italian Restaurant – Lovingston
Specializing in pizza and Italian dishes.  Located on Highway 29, 8181 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston.  Hours: 11 am – 10 pm Monday through Thursday; 11 am – 11 pm Friday – Saturday; 12 noon – 10 pm Sunday. 434-263-8688

Wild Wolf Brewing Company -Restaurant/Sports Bar/Shopping Village
Step back in time and visit this charming Brewery/Restaurant and Shopping Village. Enjoy fresh, hand crafted beer and local food in Nelson County’s original Schoolhouse or watch your favorite games in the sports bar on a large screen TV. Be sure to try the signature Fried Chicken and Fried Oreo Cookies! Afterward, take a stroll through the ten acre property and enjoy the working water wheel, ponds with Koi, Goldfish and waterfalls and be sure to stop in the various boutique shops in the village. Check our website for events and schedules. Vegan and Gluten Free options. Family friendly. Growler fills. Hours 11:30AM to 10PM daily. Friday and Saturday hours 11:30AM to 11PM., Sunday 11AM to 10PM with Brunch 11AM to 3PM.  2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088.