Nick's Guidebook
Casual Eats
Dive bar with a scratch kitchen. Highly recommend the weekend brunch!
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Billy Jack's Shack
92 S Main StDive bar with a scratch kitchen. Highly recommend the weekend brunch!
Vietopia
1015 Port Republic RdExcellent Vietnamese pho and roasted pork sandwiches
Rooftop seating with about 100 beers on draft. Our favorites are the fried chicken sandwich and the gyro burger
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Capital Ale House
41-A Court SquareRooftop seating with about 100 beers on draft. Our favorites are the fried chicken sandwich and the gyro burger
Hands down some of the best Thai food you'll find. We love the #57 and the #64.
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Taste of Thai
917 S High StHands down some of the best Thai food you'll find. We love the #57 and the #64.
A regular go-to for when we have friends in town. There is another location owned by the same family on South High St called Taste of India. This location that's downtown though is better for sit-down dining.
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Taj of India
34 S Main StA regular go-to for when we have friends in town. There is another location owned by the same family on South High St called Taste of India. This location that's downtown though is better for sit-down dining.
Wagyu beef burgers, fries, and drinks. Simple and delicious. Be warned when JMU is in session this place is always packed with students
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Harrisonburg
80 South Main StreetWagyu beef burgers, fries, and drinks. Simple and delicious. Be warned when JMU is in session this place is always packed with students
El Sol
68 S Carlton StAuthentic Mexican food, go on Tuesday’s for $1 Tacos!
Xenia A Kebab Grille
219 Burgess RoadMediterranean food, good gyros!
Great lunch or brunch spot, a really nice selection of drinks and food from scratch on the healthier side
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Magpie Diner
85 W Gay StGreat lunch or brunch spot, a really nice selection of drinks and food from scratch on the healthier side
If you’ve never tried Indonesian food and want a new experience this is a great place
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BoBoKo Indonesian Cafe
217 S Liberty StIf you’ve never tried Indonesian food and want a new experience this is a great place
Drinking Spots
Ridge Room
1884 Evelyn Byrd AvenueRooftop bar with shareable plates, great drinks and a beautiful view
Jack's Hideaway
92 S Main StOur only speakeasy in town, quietly located above Billy Jacks right downtown
Upscale Dining
This is our favorite upscale place in town. The bar side is a bit more casual and does not require reservations and offers many of the same dishes as the restaurant. If you are celebrating a happy occasion this is a good choice!
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Local Chop & Grill House
56 W Gay StThis is our favorite upscale place in town. The bar side is a bit more casual and does not require reservations and offers many of the same dishes as the restaurant. If you are celebrating a happy occasion this is a good choice!
American food on the fancy side. The pre-fix menu during the week is an excellent date night out
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Joshua Wilton House
412 S Main StAmerican food on the fancy side. The pre-fix menu during the week is an excellent date night out
Great American food and service that aims to please. Located in the Madison Hotel, its a great spot for a meal after a JMU event
Montpelier Restaurant and Bar
710 S Main StGreat American food and service that aims to please. Located in the Madison Hotel, its a great spot for a meal after a JMU event
Coffee Shops
Hands down our favorite fancy cup of coffee in town. Homemade bakery items, and plenty of room on comfy couches to relax and connect to wifi
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Black Sheep Coffee
80 S Liberty StHands down our favorite fancy cup of coffee in town. Homemade bakery items, and plenty of room on comfy couches to relax and connect to wifi
Classic local coffee shop, great breakfast items as well including gluten free options
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Greenberrys-Harrisonburg
400 S High StClassic local coffee shop, great breakfast items as well including gluten free options
Cinnamon Bear Bakery & Deli
600 University BlvdGood coffee, great homemade cinnamon buns
Vineyards and Farms
This vineyard has gorgeous views, an excellent Bistro for an outdoor lunch on the patio, and the tasting room is open year round. It is about 5 minutes down the road from the Country Cabin
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CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E Timber Ridge RdThis vineyard has gorgeous views, an excellent Bistro for an outdoor lunch on the patio, and the tasting room is open year round. It is about 5 minutes down the road from the Country Cabin
Our favorite winery in the valley. Friday nights in the spring/summer/fall they host outdoor live music with food trucks
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Bluestone Vineyard
4828 Spring Creek RdOur favorite winery in the valley. Friday nights in the spring/summer/fall they host outdoor live music with food trucks
Excellent outdoor space to have a picnic among the lavender plants. They have a great gift shop and an attached winery as well
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Vigneto Purple Wolf
2644 Cross Keys RdExcellent outdoor space to have a picnic among the lavender plants. They have a great gift shop and an attached winery as well
Day Trips
For a day trip Staunton is about 25 minutes away. The downtown is full of shops, up and coming restaurants and American history.
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Staunton
For a day trip Staunton is about 25 minutes away. The downtown is full of shops, up and coming restaurants and American history.
A lot more to do here than in Harrisonburg. Escape rooms, plush movie theaters with recliners and venues for large concerts are just some of the things to do. If you’d like recommendations on dinner options just contact us.
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Charlottesville
A lot more to do here than in Harrisonburg. Escape rooms, plush movie theaters with recliners and venues for large concerts are just some of the things to do. If you’d like recommendations on dinner options just contact us.
Thomas Jefferson’s home. A really cool way to spend the day getting the guided tours and walking the grounds. Make sure you arrive early enough to take the tour of his gardens.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThomas Jefferson’s home. A really cool way to spend the day getting the guided tours and walking the grounds. Make sure you arrive early enough to take the tour of his gardens.