Situated on 265 acres of rolling hillsides and farmland, stone-framed Goodstone Inn sends out Hudson Valley foie gras, Japanese A5 wagyu, and gold leaf-flaked chocolate mousse in an exquisite, glass-enclosed dining room overlooking its lush Virginia estate (hotel rooms are even stocked with binoculars for birdwatching). For the ultimate special-occasion splurge in the countryside, consider the Conservatory’s five-course tasting option ($185) with wine pairings for $89 more. — Tierney Plumb

Tucked inside a colonial-era house, this lauded tavern in Upperville, Virginia partners with nearby Ayrshire Farm to build a menu full of reliable pub fare, seasonal soups, build-your-own burgers, and an excellent wedge salad. — T.P.

The Salamander Resort’s wine bar debuted a new happy hour menu this month that includes weekly specials like a Moët Mondays ($12 Moët mini champagne) and half-price tacos and margaritas on Tuesdays. The wine bar also offers a sushi menu Thursday through Sunday, with speciality rolls like the Gold Cup Roll ($17) made with shrimp tempura, jumbo lump crab and gold tobiko.

Need sushi to soak up a day spent at Virginia wineries? You’re in luck. At Red Bar sushi, diners can choose from a wide variety of everyday maki and sushi rolls like the Chesapeake Bay, made with blue crab, Old Bay, and cilantro. For those feeling fancy, a chef-selected omakase menu is available for $75 per person.

Tremolo is the latest venture from CityZen alum Jarad Slipp, a master sommelier, Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, and former RdV Vineyards estate manager. The contemporary wine bar opened in March and boasts an impressive wine list featuring local vineyards as well as international pours. The food menu is sorted into small plate sections, starting with upscale takes on classic pub grub (think truffle popcorn), as well as “cheesy snacks” like burrata served with heirloom tomatoes and “meaty snacks” such as spicy lamb meatballs.

This ice cream counter scoops up a wide variety of whimsical flavors, from peanut butter cup to a vanilla variety with ribbons of orange sherbet. The animal motifs around the shop’s exterior are no coincidence: Scruffy’s prefers cash and donates the change to local animal shelters. Rotating flavors include banana pudding and carrot cake varieties.

Sound familiar? This rural Virginia-born raw bar has added multiple locations across the DMV in recent years. At its Middleburg outpost, enjoy a selection of freshly-shucked East and West Coast oysters by the half-dozen among other appetizers like Peruvian-style ceviche made with sea bass, shrimp, habanero, lime, and cilantro ($13). Entrees include fried oyster or shrimp platters ($17) and parmesan-crusted trout with asparagus and a lemon-butter sauce.

Need an early bite to get the day started? This cute cafe has supplied breakfast and lunch to the town for more than a decade. Doors open at 6 a.m. on the weekdays and 7 a.m. on the weekends for breakfast sandwiches, pastries, desserts, coffee, and more.

Stop in at the Market Salamander, located down the street from Middleburg’s historic Salamander Resort, for anything from gourmet groceries to an indulgent, Southern-style breakfast to family-style platters of crab cakes, salmon filets, and more. Breakfast options include a sugar-cured bacon, egg and cheddar biscuit and the “Grand Mariner” french toast made on brioche bread. Dining is available both indoors and outdoors on the patio.

Mt. Defiance is both a cidery and distillery, with a dedicated venue for each. The Cider Barn sits just outside of downtown (495 E. Washington Street) and operates Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. with ciders on tap and food trucks on the weekends. The Distillery is right downtown, open daily with the same hours. At the Distillery, sip on cocktails like the Rosemary Grapefruit Paloma ($9) and work your way through flights of half-ounce samples of spirits like Blanco and Reposado tequilas, Virginia whiskey, and amaretto liquor. Feeling adventurous? Ask for a glass of Absinthe, prepared in the traditional French drip fashion through Mt. Defiance’s own absinthe fountain.

Reservations are recommended at this adults-only winery, which specializes in speciality services like the “Cave Tasting Experience,” where visitors are seated inside the winery’s wine cave and guided through a tasting, paired with cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate. Outdoor seating is also available, with cheese boards and sandwiches available for purchase. Outside food is not permitted.