Megan's Guidebook
Food Scene
There are so many great places to eat in and around Lynchburg. Here's a list of some of my favorites, plus the favorites of other locals taken from a poll on Facebook. Let me know if I can help you narrow down your search to a certain type of food or atmosphere!
Locally owned in Lynchburg since 1970! Rustic feel and affordable dining serving upscale food without being pretentious.... it's in a renovated barn! Delicious steaks! Definitely a town favorite. Reservations recommended.
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New London Steak House
4312 New London RdLocally owned in Lynchburg since 1970! Rustic feel and affordable dining serving upscale food without being pretentious.... it's in a renovated barn! Delicious steaks! Definitely a town favorite. Reservations recommended.
Relatively new American bistro that's been booming since they opened. Great food and bar. Lobster mac 'n cheese... need I say more? Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Iron & Ale Lynchburg Tap and Table
106 Cornerstone StRelatively new American bistro that's been booming since they opened. Great food and bar. Lobster mac 'n cheese... need I say more? Indoor and outdoor seating.
Steak and seafood done right! We love this place and the owner's are local and super nice people. They have nightly specials, outdoor seating on their deck, live music, a great bar, and homemade desserts. Definitely worth a visit!
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Benjamin's Great Cows And Crabs
14900 Forest RdSteak and seafood done right! We love this place and the owner's are local and super nice people. They have nightly specials, outdoor seating on their deck, live music, a great bar, and homemade desserts. Definitely worth a visit!
Great little downtown restaurant with indoor and patio dining. Open 7 days a week with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Yummy martini bar! I love the Andes Mint Martini.
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RA Bistro
1344 Main StGreat little downtown restaurant with indoor and patio dining. Open 7 days a week with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Yummy martini bar! I love the Andes Mint Martini.
SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! Made-to-order cinnamon buns to die for!
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Cinn City Gourmet Buns & Beignets
1344 Main StSAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! Made-to-order cinnamon buns to die for!
Locally owned, American food with a flare. Large menu. Great bar and happy hour specials. Indoor and patio seating.
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The Neighbors Place
104 Paulette CirLocally owned, American food with a flare. Large menu. Great bar and happy hour specials. Indoor and patio seating.
Upscale downtown Lynchburg dining in a historic shoe factory! Neat photo op of the enormous red shoe outside. The best lump crab cakes in the area... and really just about everything is yummy!
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Shoemakers
1312 Commerce StUpscale downtown Lynchburg dining in a historic shoe factory! Neat photo op of the enormous red shoe outside. The best lump crab cakes in the area... and really just about everything is yummy!
Can't go wrong with brick oven pizza and a great bar! I also love the Greek salad. In the heart of downtown, you can take a walk along the riverfront after you eat!
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Waterstone Pizza
1309 Jefferson StCan't go wrong with brick oven pizza and a great bar! I also love the Greek salad. In the heart of downtown, you can take a walk along the riverfront after you eat!
Local Oyster bar! I think they still do $1 oysters on the half shell on Sundays. Great bar. Fantastic location along the river. Dogs welcome on the patio.
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The Water Dog
1016 Jefferson StLocal Oyster bar! I think they still do $1 oysters on the half shell on Sundays. Great bar. Fantastic location along the river. Dogs welcome on the patio.
MayLynn’s Creamery Downtown
1016 Jefferson StIce cream heaven... enough said.
Experience gourmet burgers and truffle fries along the Bluffwalk downtown. Wide whiskey and bourbon selection as well as "adult milkshakes" for dessert!
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Bootleggers
50 13th StExperience gourmet burgers and truffle fries along the Bluffwalk downtown. Wide whiskey and bourbon selection as well as "adult milkshakes" for dessert!
Lynchburg's oldest restaurant, affectionately known as The T Room, has been a local favorite since 1935! The locals order in a sort of code language where a bowl = chili, a hot= a hotdog, and a cheesy= a cheesy Western. There are 2 locations, but the one on Main Street downtown is the original! Definite greasy spoon, but oh so tasty!
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Texas Inn Downtown
422 Main StLynchburg's oldest restaurant, affectionately known as The T Room, has been a local favorite since 1935! The locals order in a sort of code language where a bowl = chili, a hot= a hotdog, and a cheesy= a cheesy Western. There are 2 locations, but the one on Main Street downtown is the original! Definite greasy spoon, but oh so tasty!
Good food, reasonably priced family friendly atmosphere. The salt and pepper catfish is always a favorite!
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Shakers Restaurant
3401 Candlers Mountain RdGood food, reasonably priced family friendly atmosphere. The salt and pepper catfish is always a favorite!
I love places where you can get pizza by the slice! you
You can eat in or they will also deliver to Starr Hill and Three Roads breweries, not far down the street. Pizza and beer... yes please!
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Benny Scarpetta's
1019 Main StI love places where you can get pizza by the slice! you
You can eat in or they will also deliver to Starr Hill and Three Roads breweries, not far down the street. Pizza and beer... yes please!
Great atmosphere downtown. No food, but you can bring your own or have something delivered. Benny Scarpetta's, NY-style pizzeria is right down the street with slices bigger than your face! Fun times!
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Starr Hill Brewery on Main
1300 Main StGreat atmosphere downtown. No food, but you can bring your own or have something delivered. Benny Scarpetta's, NY-style pizzeria is right down the street with slices bigger than your face! Fun times!
Old school restaurant with a breakfast and lunch counter (as well a s tables!) Hearty food with an inexpensive price tag! Breakfast served all day!
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Market At Main
904 Main StOld school restaurant with a breakfast and lunch counter (as well a s tables!) Hearty food with an inexpensive price tag! Breakfast served all day!
El Jéfe Taqueria - Lynchburg
1214 Commerce StReally cool place with a great brunch! Dogs welcome on the patio. I'm a fan of the chicken and waffles!
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My Dog Duke's Diner
1007 Commerce StReally cool place with a great brunch! Dogs welcome on the patio. I'm a fan of the chicken and waffles!
Local "nice night out" kind of place! Stepback to a different era where wait staff wore tuxedos and white table cloths were a must. Their steaks are delicious - my favorite is the Niblick filet wrapped in bacon. I also love the Crown Sterling parfait for dessert! Inexpensive lunch menu. Reservations recommended for dinner.
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The Crown Sterling
6120 Fort AveLocal "nice night out" kind of place! Stepback to a different era where wait staff wore tuxedos and white table cloths were a must. Their steaks are delicious - my favorite is the Niblick filet wrapped in bacon. I also love the Crown Sterling parfait for dessert! Inexpensive lunch menu. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Relaxed college dive with great food and wide beer selection. Expect slower service.
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Rivermont Pizza
2496 Rivermont AveRelaxed college dive with great food and wide beer selection. Expect slower service.
Delicious Italian food. Upscale dining. Call For reservations. Great bar, pizzas, entrées, desserts, and the mussels are to die for!
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Isabella's Italian Trattoria
4925 Boonsboro RdDelicious Italian food. Upscale dining. Call For reservations. Great bar, pizzas, entrées, desserts, and the mussels are to die for!
Simple Deli, bakery and wine shop. I always love to go in and see what's available. They have a cute little shop inside for gourmet groceries and other trinkets.
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Magnolia Foods
2476 Rivermont AveSimple Deli, bakery and wine shop. I always love to go in and see what's available. They have a cute little shop inside for gourmet groceries and other trinkets.
Fine, upscale dining with a price tag to prove it, but my oh my! Celebrating a special occasion? This is the place! Mouth-watering steaks. This restaurant is downstairs in an old renovated hotel called The Virginian. Also try the rooftop bar (the only one in Lynchburg!). The Skyline Grill.... same chef, awesome city views, great bar, and a little friendlier on the wallet.
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William & Henry Steakhouse
712 Church StFine, upscale dining with a price tag to prove it, but my oh my! Celebrating a special occasion? This is the place! Mouth-watering steaks. This restaurant is downstairs in an old renovated hotel called The Virginian. Also try the rooftop bar (the only one in Lynchburg!). The Skyline Grill.... same chef, awesome city views, great bar, and a little friendlier on the wallet.
Local eatery since the early 90's. Great steaks, seafood and pretty much everything! Doesn't look like much from the outside, but that's one of the things I like best about it. Closed Sunday and Monday. About a 20 minute drive.
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Perky's Restaurant
802 Wards RdLocal eatery since the early 90's. Great steaks, seafood and pretty much everything! Doesn't look like much from the outside, but that's one of the things I like best about it. Closed Sunday and Monday. About a 20 minute drive.
Feeling fancy? You will not be disappointed here! Reservations are a must! A 19th century B&B and an American classic restaurant in historic Appomattox - about a 30-minute drive, but worth it!
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The Babcock House
250 Oakleigh AveFeeling fancy? You will not be disappointed here! Reservations are a must! A 19th century B&B and an American classic restaurant in historic Appomattox - about a 30-minute drive, but worth it!
Great little hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese place! My husband always gets the pho and I love the pork vermicelli. They also have bubble tea!
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Pho Saigon Palace
20722 Timberlake Rd NGreat little hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese place! My husband always gets the pho and I love the pork vermicelli. They also have bubble tea!
Mac 'n cheese burgers (among many others) and delicious fries! Also 42 craft beers with a special emphasis on local craft microbreweries. I also love the turkey burger!
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Bräuburgers Craft Burgers & Beer of Forest
1332 Venture DrMac 'n cheese burgers (among many others) and delicious fries! Also 42 craft beers with a special emphasis on local craft microbreweries. I also love the turkey burger!
Restored train station in Bedford, VA serving American comfort food and delicious cheesecakes!
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Liberty Station
515 Bedford AveRestored train station in Bedford, VA serving American comfort food and delicious cheesecakes!
Ice cream sandwiches with homemade cookies! Worth waiting in line!!!!
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Mookie's
16129 Forest RdIce cream sandwiches with homemade cookies! Worth waiting in line!!!!
Simply Vanilla Gourmet
1381 Crossings Centre DrMouthwatering gourmet cheesecakes and cookies!
Yum, yum and more yum! The smell when you walk in will make you want to order one of everything!
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Montana Plains Bakery 2
102 A Tradewynd DrYum, yum and more yum! The smell when you walk in will make you want to order one of everything!
Located in Brookneal, VA, (about 32 minutes from us). GREAT food and cool atmosphere, they are known for smoked steaks and pulled pork. Weekly live entertainment in the upstairs sports bar.
Drug Store Grill
105 Main StLocated in Brookneal, VA, (about 32 minutes from us). GREAT food and cool atmosphere, they are known for smoked steaks and pulled pork. Weekly live entertainment in the upstairs sports bar.
A Lynchburg favorite for over 50 years! They make everything in house. Cakes, cookies, cream puffs, oh my!!!
Chestnut Hill Bakery
5216 Fort AveA Lynchburg favorite for over 50 years! They make everything in house. Cakes, cookies, cream puffs, oh my!!!
Sightseeing
One of the most popular scenic trails in Lynchburg, this paved nature preserve is perfect for taking a leisurely walk or run. You can also rent a bike from Blackwater Creek Bike Rentals.
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Blackwater Creek
One of the most popular scenic trails in Lynchburg, this paved nature preserve is perfect for taking a leisurely walk or run. You can also rent a bike from Blackwater Creek Bike Rentals.
There are many trails to hike along Liberty Mountain. We always start at the Snowflex. To find a complete list of the numerous trails, google Liberty Mountain Trail System and download the trail map.
Liberty Mountain Drive
Liberty Mountain DriveThere are many trails to hike along Liberty Mountain. We always start at the Snowflex. To find a complete list of the numerous trails, google Liberty Mountain Trail System and download the trail map.
I've loved this community market since I was young. A local favorite since 1783, it's an open-air market where local vendors sell fresh produce, crafts and other specialty items. They are opened Tuesday - Saturday 7AM-2PM. Best to get there early to get the best produce. Check out Lynchburgcommunitymarket.com to see a list of all the vendors.
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Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main StI've loved this community market since I was young. A local favorite since 1783, it's an open-air market where local vendors sell fresh produce, crafts and other specialty items. They are opened Tuesday - Saturday 7AM-2PM. Best to get there early to get the best produce. Check out Lynchburgcommunitymarket.com to see a list of all the vendors.
A plantation and plantation house designed by Thomas Jefferson and used as a private retreat. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and designated as National Historic Landmark in 1971. It is currently operated as a museum and they conduct guided tours.
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Poplar Forest
A plantation and plantation house designed by Thomas Jefferson and used as a private retreat. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and designated as National Historic Landmark in 1971. It is currently operated as a museum and they conduct guided tours.
A historic landmark that commemorates Lynchburg citizens who fought and died in wars spanning from the Civil War to present day. There are sculptures and markers lining the 139 steps and terraces all the way to the top. The view from the monument is beautiful in all 4 seasons.
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Monument Terrace
313 9th StA historic landmark that commemorates Lynchburg citizens who fought and died in wars spanning from the Civil War to present day. There are sculptures and markers lining the 139 steps and terraces all the way to the top. The view from the monument is beautiful in all 4 seasons.
The Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, one of the last battles of the American Civil War, was fought here on the morning of April 9, 1865. It was here where the Confederate army surrendered to the Union army marking the end of the 4-year war. It's a really interesting place to visit...a not-to-miss place for any history buffs!
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 National Park DrThe Battle of Appomattox Courthouse, one of the last battles of the American Civil War, was fought here on the morning of April 9, 1865. It was here where the Confederate army surrendered to the Union army marking the end of the 4-year war. It's a really interesting place to visit...a not-to-miss place for any history buffs!
Also in Appomattox, a 26-minute drive East of Lynchburg, the Civil War museum is another not-to-miss stop for history lovers.
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The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox
159 Horseshoe RdAlso in Appomattox, a 26-minute drive East of Lynchburg, the Civil War museum is another not-to-miss stop for history lovers.
Nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway, this area is a nature-lovers dream with miles of hikes listed from easy to strenuous and natural beauty at its finest. There's a visitor's center where you can pick up trail maps, use the restroom, pick up a trinket in the gift shop or get some food at the Peak's of Otter Lodge. Sharp Top is one of the most popular hikes, as well as one of the most strenuous. There is a shuttle bus that runs part of the year that drops you off steps from the summit of the most spectacular views!
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Peaks of Otter
Nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway, this area is a nature-lovers dream with miles of hikes listed from easy to strenuous and natural beauty at its finest. There's a visitor's center where you can pick up trail maps, use the restroom, pick up a trinket in the gift shop or get some food at the Peak's of Otter Lodge. Sharp Top is one of the most popular hikes, as well as one of the most strenuous. There is a shuttle bus that runs part of the year that drops you off steps from the summit of the most spectacular views!
Wineries
A beautiful winery, farm and wedding venue! The wines here are mostly sweet made from all different kinds of fruit. Fun to sample of you have a sweet tooth!
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Peaks of Otter Winery
1218 Elmos RdA beautiful winery, farm and wedding venue! The wines here are mostly sweet made from all different kinds of fruit. Fun to sample of you have a sweet tooth!
A winery in an old remodeled farmhouse with a picturesque back yard. The Adirondack chairs are all facing the vineyard and the most beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We love to pack a picnic and enjoy a bottle in the backyard.
Leogrande Vineyards
A winery in an old remodeled farmhouse with a picturesque back yard. The Adirondack chairs are all facing the vineyard and the most beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We love to pack a picnic and enjoy a bottle in the backyard.