The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Staunton, May 2024

"Passing through town on our way to Nashville..... Flintstone Rib platter is exactly that.... picture the cartoon. Delicious!!!! Prime rib was best..."

Tamara S

Kfc

70/100 (2952 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"So sorry for what people are saying about this KFC its in good hands now so come and get some..."

Anthony Bigdaddy Johnson

Wright's Dairy Rite

88/100 (2905 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited on a Tuesday night and dined in. We didn’t use the phones to famously call in our order but the atmosphere was still great and the food was..."

Brianna Ridenour

"This place is a Staunton staple as it's been around since the early 50s. Definitely a place to check out if you're visiting from out of town! It's a..."

Vanessa Dieterly

"Loved it! Atmosphere is so retro. Food is great. Onion rings are awesome! Go..."

Trish Y

"Classically delicious!! We ate inside the diner as opposed to the car hop or a to go order. We are very happy with the taste, quality, and prices of..."

Emily Clay

"Very neat little drive-in/dine-in restaurant that has a lot of charm and very solid 50’s style aesthetic and food. Also ordering via a phone is..."

Ryan Boucher

"We spent the weekend with our son, and he wanted to take us to Wrights. He knows how much we love a good burger, and he grew up on Reubens here at..."

Santa Claus

"Definitely a busy place. Food was enjoyable. I bet for locals who know what they are doing, this is a great place. You can order your food at the..."

Douglas Baldwin

Byers Street Bistro

86/100 (2857 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"WOW!!! We went here yesterday (Feb 1st, 2015) and it was not what I expected it to be... This restaurant fits the beauty of historic downtown..."

Joshua Balsley

"My favorite restaurant in Staunton. Staff is always friendly. The atmosphere is always alive. The best menu for the money in town. It is our go to..."

Jeremy Bryant

"Best meatloaf I've ever had & it was grilled. Also, best collard greens w/bacon in the..."

Al Miller

"The southern red eye shrimp and grits is fabulous! The menu is great with so many amazing dishes to choose from, topped off by a warm atmosphere and..."

Leah Savage Knight

"Today my friends and I ordered take out from the Bistro. The food and service was great, but the best thing about the whole experience was the..."

Colleen Large

"Shrimp and grits were outstanding, service was friendly and very accommodating. Definitely a top pick..."

Dan Reed

"This place is my hangout. I love the Bistro and all their people! Buzzy..."

Buzzy Niess

"Good food and really friendly staff. Larger group and they took care of us with a..."

Daniel Rosseljong

"Always friendly, food is the best!!! Never..."

Faith Hilderbrand

"Always have great service along with great food! We keep going..."

Teresa Cregger

"I loved the Bis sto meat and sauce. Delicate sides! Thank..."

Terry Bacon

"A good relaxing spot to unwind your day. Good food and great..."

Christopher James Kendall

"Loved it so much, I'm moving within walking..."

Eric Cobb

"My favorite place to eat, drink, and hang out with..."

Cindy Lawson Park

"Great food, great atmosphere! Wish I could go more..."

Tonya Humphries

"Excellent food, excellent service! Check them out, people...you won't be..."

Vynil Rob

"Truly a superb place. Nice atmosphere, great staff and wonderful food. Highly recommend the shrimp tacos! I do wish they had more side options or..."

Nathan Tillett

"We really enjoyed this place! I got the fried green tomato sandwich and pasta salad for something different and both were awesome. I usually hate..."

Paige Hopkins

"We were in from out of state for a wedding and looking for a late-night meal when we arrived to town. Byers' menu attracted my attention due to..."

Sarah Vandenboss

"Had an amazing first time experience at the Bestro . Food was amazing , drinks were on point and dessert was too good looking to eat . AND a big..."

Kristina Arroyo

"A nice little bistro a little bit hidden in Staunton. I found it when I came to visit a coworker in her office. I had a salad, but I have a tendency..."

Diane Leiter

"The building is old with nice woodwork and architectural touches from past ages. We both ordered the meatloaf and enjoyed every bite. The mashed..."

FA Hart

"We were looking for a place to eat after church and to be honest, this wasn't our first choice due to their limited menu items. We were greeted by a..."

Army Jen

"The Brussels Sprouts and the fried pickles were extraordinary. The pickle batter traveled without getting soggy and have an awesome crunch, and..."

Lisa Aikins-Afful

Little Caesars

70/100 (2671 ratings)

"Best Pizza i have had in years..the personel are..."

Patrick Roche

"This is a great place to pick up pizza hassle free. I only waited a sort time for my pizza and it was hot and delicious.The service was fast and..."

Mary Ann Shoemaker

"I was dissatisfied the last time I got pizza there it did not taste right and I just felt like they kind of overcharged..."

Ovieda Crawford

Applebee's

70/100 (2626 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This is my happy place. Good food! Nice staff. Itlast order I got was dry penne pasta with chicken strips.. But I like the Four cheese Mac with honey..."

CLAUDETTE CARTER

"Time to get food compared to the number of staff and patrons was a bit much, but overall experience was still great. For being new, our waiter was..."

Jeff Stallings

"The service was wonderful,although short handed and it was clear the waiters had multiple jobs,they did a great job . Our food was wonderful..."

Angela Peer

"Five stars we got the curbside to go.. and my steak was cooked to perfection. I was so pleased after I had sworn off Applebee's after my experience..."

katrina conley

"We enjoyed a wonderful lunch! Barbara, our server, was amazing and over-the-top kind! She was honest that they were super short staffed, as she is..."

Amy Huffer

"The lady who was my server was excellent. I was there around 3:30pm so after lunch but before dinner so I dont know if that makes a difference or..."

Marc Mueller

Kathy's

85/100 (2487 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our family had a great evening. We had great food and great service from our fabulous server Carol. She explained the specials of the day, took our..."

Serena Danraj Roberts

"A good way to find a great local restaurant is to drive through town and look for the place that has the most cars in the parking lot. That's how we..."

Valerie Bryant

"Service was excellent!! Had the biscuits and sausage gravy w eggs- done to perfection!! And those hash browns were so good!! Perfect southern meal w..."

Lynn Carbino

"For a few years I have intended to eat at Kathy's on one of my travels through or near Staunton, and I was delighted to finally do so for Labor Day..."

David Phillips

"We love this place!!! Excellent food everytime we eat there and our waitress Carol was..."

Gerald Davenport

"We love Kathy’s! The food is always yummy and the service is top..."

Amy Guffey Darby

"It is an authentic diner/breakfast place. Food was great, waiters are..."

Zeynep B Savas

"Every time my girlfriend and I come here the breakfast is delicious, the coffee is hot, and the prices reasonable. This time around, our server,..."

Glenn Thompson

"A great little place with great breakfast and great..."

Josh Gray

"I love Kathy's. Home cooking for a good price and great hometown atmosphere. My Dad said its worth the money just to see the little..."

Vanessa Burroughs Rhodes

"Really good breakfast. The biscuits are great. Will eat there again when I am in..."

Paul Spiegelblatt

"The service was great. The bacon waffle was pretty amazing -- nice and crunchy on the outside, but fluffy and just right on the inside with plenty of..."

Roderick Webb

"First sit down restaurant we have been to since March 2020. I was so nervous, but they did a fantastic job keeping everyone spaced apart, staff all..."

Jenni Salisbury

"Delicious all-American breakfast with bottomless coffee and attentive..."

Sophia Beceiro

"This was our first time here and it was delicious!! Ms. Carol was our waitress and she was super sweet, professional, and efficient. She made our..."

DaNae Peterson

"I just moved here from Texas a few months ago and had my mom in town visiting and my girlfriend said growing up, this was the place to go for..."

Justin McBride

"Kathys is one of my very favorite places to eat. The food is so good and always tastes home cooked. The restaurant is cozy and the staff is very..."

Christopher Harper

"Great local spot. We went for a late breakfast. Carol provided wonderful service! Pancakes we fantastic! Everything else was really good, too. Many..."

Brian S. Casselberry

"Our very favorite local place. One of the few places we have eaten at since March. Good food, good service and great..."

DEBBIE HARRIS

Subway

71/100 (2144 ratings)

"The workers here are so nice, it's always clean and the ingredients are always..."

Nikki Moon

"Love to eat here! Food is fresh and tasty! Good prices..."

Hillary Fitzgerald

"We are always difficult customers and they always take our order in..."

Tremaine Jones

"A+++ Great employees and we genuinely love the food! Walking in you enjoy the aroma of fresh baked bread and it smells so good!! A rare business..."

Heather M

"They always have the best attitudes and I have never once gotten a bad sandwich from..."

Paul Hoy

"THIS IS THE SUBWAY TO COME TO IN TOWN! After an all around ridiculous experience at the Walmart location yesterday, I came to this location for a..."

Justin McBride

Chick-fil-a

89/100 (2141 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped here for a late lunch. Placed order after checking what the Crunchy Kale was. It was kale and cabbage with nuts and a lite vinaigrette..."

Steve Davis

"The staff here is exceptionally friendly and helpful. The food was served fast and was clearly fresh. I was impressed with the service. They have..."

Laura L.

"Busy Chick-Fil-A like they all are. I must say though, this was the slowest drive through experience I've had at a Chick-fil-A. Normally they have..."

Kimberly Mauro

"I have made a lot of stops from Maine to Georgia and this Chick Fila in Staunton VA will forever be my favorite! Haleigh and the rest of the team..."

Kristen Davis

"They made me a root beer float causei wanted one and they only had the lemonade first but they did it for me:) my brother went today and I asked for..."

Emmie Reger

Wendy's

70/100 (2126 ratings)

"Yesterday best service ever thank u Christina gave had to many bad experiences !! I'm I cook/ chef Si I tend to get lazy!! u need a raise!! Uve been..."

Ammal Hameidan

Subway

75/100 (2021 ratings)

White Star Tavern

81/100 (1989 ratings)

"We’re in town for just a night from North Carolina and decided to try this restaurant for dinner. It exceeded our expectations! The menu had a lot..."

Olivia D

"The food was first rate! The service was great. Robin took care of us with the utmost attention. If you're in the area you have to give it a try. You..."

Steve Dorrell

"Hadn't been here in such a long time. We were in town celebrating family & it was exactly as I remembered! We had Oyster Rockefeller (easy on the..."

Spring Chicken

"Our dinners were wonderful. Our server went above to recommend a local beer to my daughter. I love the fact that a historical building has had a..."

Diana Custer

"Wow!!! The food here is delicious! We were visiting Staunton and was recommended to go here by our hotel front desk lady. It did not disappoint! The..."

Kristine Shifflett

"Visited around 5 pm on a Monday night and although it was pretty busy, there was no wait and we were quickly seated. The bread was incredibly cute..."

Brianna Ridenour

"The food was excellent. The service was perfect. What a fun place to go. Good prices good quality good atmosphere. There's a reason why this is the..."

Larry Holcombe

"Our first visit and we were pleased. Nice menu offerings, service was wonderful and the food..."

Mary Micucci

Chili's Grill & Bar

74/100 (1983 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Subway

70/100 (1807 ratings)

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Arby's

83/100 (1619 ratings)

"We were there yesterday and we both love Arbys. No doubt the best fast food out..."

William Price

"Good food but phone number listed does not work! We have a power outage and there is no way to reach the..."

Keeley Taylor Kellington

"Awesome staff and great..."

Jody Hardy

"Really, really nice Arby’s! It was so clean inside. The staff was super nice and helpful. We were greeted at our table by Gloria who told us..."

Brittany Will

"delicious- me and my partner frequent this location now. the food is always exactly what id expect (yummy, semi cheap, and always to order), and i..."

wyrm

"I was traveling back to Virginia and I was Gering hunger pangs for something different. I kept seeing signs for Arby's and I knew I had to stop in to..."

Rafael Frias Jr

"Someone told me that Arby's has the BEST fries. What?!! How can that be. Ah!! I know the secret, come closer.. Their fries THE BEST because they are..."

Michael Chappell

"I know that fast food is often hit or miss but the one time I stopped here for dinner, it was one of the nicest experiences I've ever had at an..."

Nathan Guillaume

"Excellent service, hot, fresh, and fast food, very pleasant employees! Overall a great experience, highly..."

Rob Lane

Hometown Grill

76/100 (1579 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Even though I ordered a simple chicken burger with a side of mac and cheese, the food was excellent! Moreover, the chocolate ganache was fantastic..."

Yuvraj Verma

"My son and I stopped here on the way home from NC. Looked for a breakfast buffet on Google and found this place. Really glad we did. Best breakfast..."

Gary Greenly

"This was our second time going there. We chose to eat at buffet instead of ordering. Not really sure if it was a good idea. Both visits had pretty..."

James Fye

"My husband and I were on vacation and stopped in here our first night for dinner. The food and prices were so good we went back the second night for..."

Jaime Lake

"My family and I had tried to be seated at a popular"all you can eat" restaurant in Staunton. After trying three different places,a quick question to..."

Scott Fox

"Great place, it's an old Shoney's restaurant. Buffet was real good, had old fashioned salad bar. Homemade coconut cake was delicious..."

paul albergotti

"Great Mom and Pops restaurant! Friendly and polite servers! Buffet was fresh and very good food! Not as large as Gold-Corral but better in a small..."

Elton D

Massaki Japanese Steakhouse And Sushi Bar

89/100 (1565 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love it here. My husband and I are OTR and always try to plan a stop here on our way south. Great food, great..."

Annette Bobb

"Nice! We arrived right before the 5:00 dinner hour and was seated immediately. The potstickers were good and beer was cold. Several sushi rolls to..."

Shawn Alestock

"Delicious sushi! The place was clean and the wait staff was friendly. Appetizers were out quickly and the sushi was consistent and had good..."

Laura Mitchell

"The sushi chefs are the best and super friendly!! The waitresses are so welcome all the way to the end! Great food great..."

Cristina Perez

"A very good Japanese steakhouse. Currently, due to Covid they are not cooking at one's table but at a nearby, unoccupied table. The food is good..."

Dennis

"The service was fast and wait staff very friendly. The food was fresh and delicious. We have no complaints at..."

Jason Noyce

"Best sushi in the Shenandoah Valley. Great Hibachi too if sushi isn't your..."

David Bosserman

Red Lobster

79/100 (1506 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Even though they were shorthanded everything was perfect. Adam was our server and he did an excellent job. The food was cooked exactly how we ordered..."

Buster Fix

"My family and I had a wonderful dinner here tonight! We called ahead and they had a table ready for us when we came in. Our server was very attentive..."

Gabrielle Davis

"Customers are spaced out nicely. Food was great. Staff was attentative and..."

Monika Kessler

"Hadn't been to this location in a VERY long time...like over 6 years. We were in the area so we decided to stop in. We were greeted & seated as..."

Spring Chicken

"Bring my son for 16th birthday dinner we had a very good waiter very..."

Tracy Mastroianni

Clocktower Eats & Sweets

78/100 (1498 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Great people! Good food! Great place to start your night before you hit the..."

Kent Baisley

"Great food, great service and amazing fresh baked pastries. Can't wait to be..."

Daniel Nazzaro

"I had the Cuban. It was really tasty!!! Our waitresses super nice and very on the ball. I liked the fact that even though there a several tables full..."

David M

"Had the andouille soup, crab cakes, and the red potatoes. Everything was fantastic! The waitress was great, and the atmosphere was relaxed, but also..."

Lyndsay Millhizzy

"Decided to try this place out while in town on a business trip with my mother. The building had a nice historical look and the interior was warm and..."

Justin Webb

"I went to lunch during the week and was impressed by the speed of the service. The staff was really nice and the caprese panini and french fries were..."

Stephanie R.

"Excellent Food!. On a day trip to Staunton, we stopped here for dinner. This place is awesome. First off, the Spinach and Shrimp Quesadilla appetizer..."

Kristin

"Superb. Excellent food, especially the crab cakes. Staff were friendly and happy. Very clean and pleasant atmosphere. Will be back..."

Jim

"This place was great. Amazing waitress and the food was awesome. They have 50 cent wings on Wednesday and I will have to tell you they have some..."

Adam Ridgeway

"Stopped by on a Monday with some colleagues after a meeting. They let us know it the kitchen was backed up but the food came without too much of a..."

Dan Spencer

"I stopped by for a quick breakfast on a Thursday and almost had the place to myself. My server Diamond was excellent and made me feel at home. I have..."

Annabeth McNamara

"Came here while I was home over the summer. Got some desserts and cocktails for a nightcap. Staff was friendly! Good selection for Pride..."

Melinda Bianchi

"Great food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff! What more could you want? Oh yeah, a mimosa with brunch! They've got that too! Pastry/sweets counter..."

Stacy DeWolf

Taste Of India

85/100 (1480 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Mid-range

"To start off you have to understand this is a true India restaurant not some American combination and with that clear. This place is average but..."

Neil Richardson

"Overall good experience but they can improve on some menu items. Samosa we ordered seemed microwaved and was not fresh. Chicken biryani tasted good..."

Akshay Deotkar

"I just moved to Staunton within the last month and this is hands down the best restaurant I've tried thus far! I've never visited India, but I've..."

Lexie West

"Couldn’t have been better. Beautiful setting, excellent service, mesmerizing food. The mixed biryani and goat curry were pitch perfect. The garlic..."

Robert Stewart

"It was worth the wait! Excellent job on the chili chicken. Will come back! The spices are..."

Skychaser Jeff

"Inside the newly remodeled Beverly Building. No buffet available since COVID but we tried a few dishes to share. We tried the vegetable platter to..."

jennifer Taylor

"Great Indian restaurant. We were just passing through on our way north and love Indian food so decided to try Taste of India. One of the best Indian..."

Lyla Yastion

"Although the food and service are excellent, the reason for four stars is that they do not have a lunch menu. Full dinner prices (mine was $20)..."

David Fiero

The Split Banana

93/100 (1442 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Whoa Nelly, that's some good gelato. The ancho chocolate and white chocolate grishi are an excellent partnership, highly recommend. I really..."

Amy Workman

"I knew nothing about this lovely little gem and my friend and I decided to take a chance on it. I absolutely do not regret it. Much of the products..."

Terri “tlinnhiggi” S linn

"The staff was super friendly and answered all questions nicely. Gave samples quick and helped pick my Gelato favors! The gelato was supper good and..."

Trincy Walker

"They have a nice selection of ice cream and several sorbets. We tried the sorbet and it was delicious and very refreshing for a hot day. You could..."

Michelle Hackett

"Delicious and nice variety of flavors! You must get the waffle cone or bowl, they are all handmade right in front of you. I enjoyed the habanero..."

Vinnie 1973

"In a word… yum. Once I had gelato, there was no turning back to ice cream. Well, I do still eat ice cream, but how can you turn down something as..."

AC Chan

"It’s hard rate gelato with it all being so good, but this place is extra special. The cute vintage vibe is a thrill, the staff is sweet as ice..."

Lauren Natale

Thai Staunton Restaurant

97/100 (1368 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Accepts Visa

Highchairs Available

Accepts American Express

"No, I'm not Thai, but I did take a cooking class in Chaing Mai and ate my way through Thailand and every Thai restaurant in my hometown and this is..."

Amy Workman

"OMG...One of the best Thai places EVER!!! Super friendly staff. They were smiling and having fun. Massive portions of authentic flavored food. ..."

William Breeden

"Such an amazing experience! The food is absolutely delicious. The staff truly cares about your experience and is very efficient, happy, and polite...."

Priyanka Patel

"This was the most pleasant and delicious dining experience. Everyone was so friendly and made sure we always had what we needed before we even had to..."

Celeste

"It was worth the two mile drive off the exit for this gem. Absolutely unbelievable food. Clean restaurant, great service, kid friendly. Smiley face..."

Tori C

"My husband and I used to come here a lot when he was still in college and we've waited 4 years to come back and enjoy Thai Staunton's food. We were..."

Jacqueline Bajc

"10 out of 10! The food is absolutely amazing, everything is prepared with fresh ingredients, an attention to details and in an authentic fashion. The..."

Lily Rodriguez

"I always love stopping by for food here. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu items. I leave with a full belly of tasty food..."

Melanie Lingenfelter

Taco Bell

70/100 (1359 ratings)

"I was starving, it was dinner time, and I expected Taco Bell to be busy--they were. My order was taken quickly at the counter, I substituted beef for..."

Mary Tuttle

Little Marias

82/100 (1318 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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Dinner

Cheap Eats

"We had our daughter's birthday last night,and all everyone talked about was how good the pastas and pizzas were...I couldnt have asked for a better..."

Brian Mawyer

"I very much enjoy this restaurant with the high variety of different foods they had of Italian and other types of Subs & salads that were very..."

Daniel Anderson

"I knew this place would be good as soon as I walked in the door. Why? Because the dining room was full, and all of the customers were in a jovial..."

Tom Reichner

"Little Maria’s is by far the best pizza around and better than others out of town. I minor mistake was just made on an order. Pepperoni was left..."

Brendan Rooney

"Look if you go here and don’t give them 5 stars it’s your fault… Okay one complaint, the front seat at the window was a bit under attack by..."

Chaz Fillion

"Great aesthetics. I like to buy cheap large cheese pizzas. I think there is a deal for 9.99 for xlarge... For that price the pizza served me well..."

Jeff Post

"We're traveling across country and got something to eat there. It was really really good!. The Philly cheese steak was awesome as well as the Italian..."

Susan Capella

"Best pizza I’ve had since I moved from South Jersey, Philly area to Tennessee!!!! We’re traveling to a wedding back in NJ and someone..."

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