Osceola Mill Restaurant & Inn 540-377-6455, Fine dining restaurant & inn located in a very scenic area, built by McCormick in 1849, that is a converted water powered mill. Owners Kevin & Kim Daly have received excellent reviews from critics and guests for the cuisine. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and reservations are recommended.

Berky's Restaurant 2516 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-463-3478, A collection of antique pedal cars and tin toys fill this family style restaurant which specializes in home cooked meals, as well as a daily buffet, breakfast dishes served all day, a seafood bar, and steak and shrimp bar on the weekends. They are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. 

Fancy Hill Restaurant 4832 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, 540-291-HILL, Superb home cooked American and Italian style cuisine is served daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this full service, family restaurant that offers dishes such as hand cut steaks, pizza, chicken, seafood, subs, pasta, and sandwiches on their menu. 

G. Willaker's 25 Willow Springs Road, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-464-9499, An extensive American style menu, which ranges from pasta and chicken to seafood and steaks, is served daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this casual family restaurant that also offers daily specials. 

Palms Restaurant, The 101 West Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-463-7911, An informal and relaxed atmosphere greets you at this restaurant which offers a variety of light meals and dinner entrees, including gourmet burgers, homemade soups and salads, and entrees that include beef, seafood, poultry, and pasta dishes. They are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. more... 

Whistle Stop Cafe 33 Soapy Place, Fairfield, VA 24435, 540-377-9432, Dine while a Lionel Train circles above you at this unique cafe that offers items such as steaks, ribs, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, an extensive vegetarian selection, pizzas, and authentic Italian pastas on their menu, complemented by beautiful mountain views. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; closed on Sundays.

Southern Inn Restaurant 37 South Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-463-3612, A Lexington tradition since 1932, this casual, yet elegant restaurant offers a contemporary, seasonal menu which includes local produce, meats, fresh seafood, and in-house baked goods. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and the area's most extensive wine list is available to complement your meal. 

Cafe Michel 640 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-464-4119, An authentic French chef creates a variety of daily specials and a menu which consists of fresh seafood, pastas, slow roasted prime rib, steaks, and Alleghany Mountain trout, all served in a comfortable, yet elegant atmosphere. An intimate bar room and an extensive wine list are available to complement your meal. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only. more... 

Tuscany Italian Restaurant 24 North Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-463-9888, Traditional Italian food, including a variety of pasta dishes, fresh seafood, New York style pizza, veal dishes, calzones, and subs, is served daily for lunch and dinner in a pleasant atmosphere at this restaurant that also offers a fine wine selection to complement your meal. 

Frank's Pizza 511 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450, 540-463-7575, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this pizzeria offers a variety of mouthwatering pizzas, as well as subs and pasta dishes, complemented by an array of beer.