This relaxed, family restaurant in the center of downtown Montross makes meals sure to please everyone. Their pizza, crab cakes, wraps, subs, and pasta don’t disappoint. Highly recommend the grilled cheese for the kids. An all-day Tuesday special includes a 12-inch pie with two toppings for $10.45.

This local hangout offers fantastic barbecue (try the ribs and brisket), and do not skip the sides. The beans, collards, and pickles are all favorites. The Barn usually swings open its doors for a nice breeze, with live music in the evenings. Open Thursdays to Saturdays through the end of the year.

This cute coffee shop framed with local art for sale offers a solid selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, and pastries.

Head to Hague for good wines, with a decently sized tasting room and a large covered patio for scenic sipping. You can also purchase some cheese and charcuterie from the tasting room.

This lively Mexican restaurant slings enchiladas and burritos in generous portions. Wash down chips and salsa with a strong selection of margaritas. An additional location sits in Tappahannock.

One of the higher-end restaurants in the area, Relish is known for its refined dishes while still offering a casual, family-friendly vibe over cocktails and wine. Wednesdays are oyster nights, when you can have them shucked-to-order right in the dining room.

This no-frills spot is known for its excellent burgers and shakes, but you can also get hot dogs and lobster rolls with a frequent side of live music. The location in Kilmarnock is still closed due to a fire but the Tappahannock outpost is open.

Locals love to dock and dine at this year-round waterfront gem in Burgess. The surf-and-turf menu includes specials like loaded potato wedges, crab cakes or soft shells with fries and cold slaw, clam chowder, prime rib platters, and Cajun pasta with blackened shrimp.