Local Guidebook
Food Favorites
Some of our local favorites for grabbing a bite
[IRVINGTON] Community based coffee shop, walking distance. Great option for breakfast and lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
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The Local
4337 Irvington Rd[IRVINGTON] Community based coffee shop, walking distance. Great option for breakfast and lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
[IRVINGTON] Boat and Farm to Table. Walking distance to The Rosé Retreat. Seating is first come, first serve. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The tater tot nachos are amazing! Various specials throughout week.
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Dredge
4357 Irvington Rd[IRVINGTON] Boat and Farm to Table. Walking distance to The Rosé Retreat. Seating is first come, first serve. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The tater tot nachos are amazing! Various specials throughout week.
[IRVINGTON] Farm to Table, walking distance from The Rosé Retreat. Reservations are highly recommended. Seasonal patio seating is available. Selection of VA-based ciders, wines, and liquors - in addition to rotating beer taps.
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The Office Irvington
4346 Irvington Rd[IRVINGTON] Farm to Table, walking distance from The Rosé Retreat. Reservations are highly recommended. Seasonal patio seating is available. Selection of VA-based ciders, wines, and liquors - in addition to rotating beer taps.
[IRVINGTON] Located at the Tides Inn. Reservations are strongly recommended (Open Table or phone call). Great for brunch or a special meal. Indoor and outdoor dining available.
Salt and Meadow
[IRVINGTON] Located at the Tides Inn. Reservations are strongly recommended (Open Table or phone call). Great for brunch or a special meal. Indoor and outdoor dining available.
[KILMARNOCK] Nestled in a small row of shops, located on Main St in Kilmarnock. Authentic Thai food and sushi, locally sourced.
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Chao Phraya
45 S Main St[KILMARNOCK] Nestled in a small row of shops, located on Main St in Kilmarnock. Authentic Thai food and sushi, locally sourced.
[KILMARNOCK] You can order ahead on their app and pick up or eat there. Fantastic burgers!
Small Town Burger Kilmarnock
[KILMARNOCK] You can order ahead on their app and pick up or eat there. Fantastic burgers!
[WHITE STONE] Seasonal menu, locally sourced. Located in downtown White Stone. Indoor seating only. Reservations are strongly recommended. Great place for a special meal!
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Adrift
572 Rappahannock Dr[WHITE STONE] Seasonal menu, locally sourced. Located in downtown White Stone. Indoor seating only. Reservations are strongly recommended. Great place for a special meal!
[WHITE STONE] Yeast and cake varieties (gluten free available with 24 hour notice). Organic and local ingredients, handcrafted, fresh roasted coffee, teas, and breakfast sandwiches. Can order ahead on their app.
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Chesapeake Doughnut Co.
500 Rappahannock Dr[WHITE STONE] Yeast and cake varieties (gluten free available with 24 hour notice). Organic and local ingredients, handcrafted, fresh roasted coffee, teas, and breakfast sandwiches. Can order ahead on their app.
[TOPPING] Recently opened as Prime Mediterranean. Reservations recommended. Great cocktail list!
Eckhard's
2700 Greys Point Rd[TOPPING] Recently opened as Prime Mediterranean. Reservations recommended. Great cocktail list!
[TOPPING] Local oysters on the banks of the Rappahannock River. Everything is raw or cooked on an outdoor grill, served small plate style. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Usually closed on Wednesday. Try the fish tacos and BBQ oysters.
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Merroir Tasting Room
784 Locklies Creek Rd[TOPPING] Local oysters on the banks of the Rappahannock River. Everything is raw or cooked on an outdoor grill, served small plate style. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Usually closed on Wednesday. Try the fish tacos and BBQ oysters.
[DELTAVILLE] Delicious hearth fired pizza, great selection of specialty foods, beer and wine to go. Order online, no dine in/delivery.
DeltaPie
16474 General Puller Highway[DELTAVILLE] Delicious hearth fired pizza, great selection of specialty foods, beer and wine to go. Order online, no dine in/delivery.
The Table
16273 General Puller Hwy[DELTAVILLE] Great spot for brunch!
Places to Drink
Open weekends - double check website. Beautiful property with tables and tents for enjoying cider and small bites. Local meat also available for purchase!
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Ditchley Cider Works
1571 Ditchley RdOpen weekends - double check website. Beautiful property with tables and tents for enjoying cider and small bites. Local meat also available for purchase!
Wine bar and small plates. Nice outdoor courtyard with firepit. Wine is also available for purchase.
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Vine
77 King Carter DrWine bar and small plates. Nice outdoor courtyard with firepit. Wine is also available for purchase.
Wine Down Fridays with live music and Sangria Sundays. Outdoor seating, covered porch, and indoor space. Pet friendly.
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Good Luck Cellars
1025 Goodluck RdWine Down Fridays with live music and Sangria Sundays. Outdoor seating, covered porch, and indoor space. Pet friendly.
At the Tides Inn. Enjoy a casual vibe while dining waterfront on Carter's Creek or poolside. Indoor raw bar. Great views! Don't miss the fried pickles.
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Fish Hawk Oyster Bar
480 King Carter DrAt the Tides Inn. Enjoy a casual vibe while dining waterfront on Carter's Creek or poolside. Indoor raw bar. Great views! Don't miss the fried pickles.
New location in front of the Hope & Glory Inn. Local oysters are also available.
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The Dog and Oyster Vineyard
65 Tavern RdNew location in front of the Hope & Glory Inn. Local oysters are also available.
Local Provisions
Cook a nice meal in our well-appointed kitchen! Grocery stores and Walmart are also located in Kilmarnock, but we enjoy visiting these local establishments.
Local grocery store featuring produce and seafood (including oysters), NC BBQ, creamery, and Amish goods. Close to the The Rosé Retreat.
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Kellums Farms
3443 Irvington RdLocal grocery store featuring produce and seafood (including oysters), NC BBQ, creamery, and Amish goods. Close to the The Rosé Retreat.
Wine and beer for sale. Great take and bake pizzas and fried chicken, as well as other prepared foods and sandwiches available.
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River Market
538 Rappahannock DriveWine and beer for sale. Great take and bake pizzas and fried chicken, as well as other prepared foods and sandwiches available.
Small sustainable market farm. You'll find fields in production year-round as well as locally sourced items. The cinnamon rolls are amazing! Beautiful cut flowers and nursery plants are also available.
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Dug In Farms
155 Fleet's Bay RdSmall sustainable market farm. You'll find fields in production year-round as well as locally sourced items. The cinnamon rolls are amazing! Beautiful cut flowers and nursery plants are also available.
Wide variety of fresh fish, shrimp (can be steamed), crabs, and oysters. Grab and go cooler of prepared salads and dips. Sushi grade fish also available.
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Miss Mary Seafood
758 Rappahannock DrWide variety of fresh fish, shrimp (can be steamed), crabs, and oysters. Grab and go cooler of prepared salads and dips. Sushi grade fish also available.
Excellent selection of wine by the bottle. Check it out if you need something nice! The front cooler has meat and cheese for purchase, and sometimes fresh baguettes.
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Specials Wine Seller
52 S Main StExcellent selection of wine by the bottle. Check it out if you need something nice! The front cooler has meat and cheese for purchase, and sometimes fresh baguettes.
Bulk olive oils and vinegars, organic bulk herbs and spices, excellent selection of wine, cheese, charcuterie, coffee, local goods. Something for everyone!
Urbanna Trading Company
290 Virginia StreetBulk olive oils and vinegars, organic bulk herbs and spices, excellent selection of wine, cheese, charcuterie, coffee, local goods. Something for everyone!
Old Farm Truck Market
453 Rappahannock DrNice spot for local veggies and other assorted provisions.
Things To Do
Nice place for a short hike or to visit the beach. Limited parking (only 11 spots). Also great for bird watching.
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Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
5755 Balls Neck RdNice place for a short hike or to visit the beach. Limited parking (only 11 spots). Also great for bird watching.
Bike, canoe, and kayak rentals are available. Hiking trails and beach.
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Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle RoadBike, canoe, and kayak rentals are available. Hiking trails and beach.
Marina and a small beach where you can sometimes spot dolphins! Kayak launch nearby.
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Windmill Point Marina
40 Windjammer LnMarina and a small beach where you can sometimes spot dolphins! Kayak launch nearby.
Outdoor activities (mini golf, go-kart, batting cages, seasonal ice skating) as well as theater and arcade.
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Compass Entertainment Complex
100 Entertainment DriveOutdoor activities (mini golf, go-kart, batting cages, seasonal ice skating) as well as theater and arcade.
Premier Sailing
744 St Andrews LnCheck out Premier Sailing School!
Sail & Surf Adventures
347 Carter's Cove DrGreat for sunset or brunch cruises (parties of 4 or smaller).
Open daily - one of the best in Eastern VA with 22,000 sq ft of antiques.
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Kilmarnock Antique Gallery
144 School StOpen daily - one of the best in Eastern VA with 22,000 sq ft of antiques.
Experience this rare piece of Chesapeake Bay history
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Steamboat Era Museum
156 King Carter DrExperience this rare piece of Chesapeake Bay history