Fine Dining:

• The Lafayette Hotel (5 minutes)  Restaurant open Thursday through Sunday for dinner.  Full Service catering available on and off site.  Located on Main Street in Stanardsville.  434-985-6345 
• Palladio Restaurant at Barboursville Vinyards (20 minutes) promises you classic dining based on the finest, locally-sourced produce, paired with world-class wines from our vineyards in Italy and Virginia.  Lunch served Wed.-Sun. 12-3pm, reservations suggested, dinner served Friday and Saturday 6:30pm-9:30pm reservations required. Located off of Route 33 east of Ruckersville.  540-832-7848
• Restaurant Rochambeau (30 minutes) is a delightful French restaurant with country elegance, think Normandy. Great food, good wine list, attentive service. Suggest reservations. Located in center of Gordonsville on Rt 33 at 115 South Main Street. 540-579-4314.
  

Casual Dining

• The Blue Ridge Cafe (15 minutes) Serving American Continental Cuisine in a casual atmosphere for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open 7 days a week.  Located on Rt. 29 South in Ruckersville. 434-985-3633
• El Agave (15 minutes). Authentic Mexican.  Located on Rt.29 at 8694 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, VA.434-990-9500
• Sal's Pizzaria (5 minutes) Full menu of Italian/American food for dine-in or take out.  New York style subs, seafood, pasta, salad and more.  Open daily.  Located in the Stanardsville Shopping Center.  434-985-1234
• Cup of Joy (15 minutes) Great custom sandwiches, specialty coffess, fresh baked cookies, cakes and pies. Specialty treats and snacks. Open breakfast, lunch and early dinner M-F, breakast and lunch Saturday, clsoed Sunday. Located on east side of Rt 29 S in Ruckersville. 434-985-3300. 
• Vinny's New York Pizza & Pasta (15 minutes).  Authentic New York style pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches.  Open 7 days a week.  Located in the Country Square Shopping Center on Rt. 29 South in Ruckersville.  434-985-4731.
• Pig n' Steak (15 minutes) Pit cooked pork barbeque, barbeque ribs and chicken, great burgers and fresh steaks. Local color! Open seven days a week. 313 Washington Street (just off Rt 29N), Madison, VA. 540-948-3130.
• Hanks Smokehouse (15 minutes) An upscale southern eatery specializing grilled and smoked meats, vegetables and many seasonal specials.  Located "over the mountain" on Rt. 33 just west of the Massanuten entrance.  Open daily for lunch and dinner.  540-289-7667.
• Bavarian Chef  (20 mintues). Reknowned German food in rural setting with German architechure and friendly staff in Bavarian dress. On Rt. 29 between Madsion and Ruckersville. 5102 South Seminole Trail, Madison, VA. 540-948-6505.
• Barbeque Exchange (30 minutes). Rustic seting with excellent barbeque: brisket, pork, chicken, ribs. Famed chef Craig Hartman. Lunch and dinner. 102 Martinsburg Ave., Gordosnville, VA. 540-832-0277
  
• Jack's Shop Kitchen (15 minutes). Goumet sandwishes and salads plus special daily entrees. Breakfast and lunch. Suppers-to-go. Intersection of Route 33 and Route 29 in Ruckersville. 434.939.9239
• Also, at Hollymead Town Center (home of Target) on Rt.29 about 10 minutues south of Ruckersville are: Bonefish Grill, Sakura Japanese Steak House & Sushi, Vinny's, Five Guys, Panera and Sweet Frog frosen yogurt!

Great take-out/away 

Yoder's Country Food Market (20 minutes) Has home-baked breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and a wide assortment of bulk foods. Located on Route 29 North in Madison, VA , 0.8 miles north of intersection of Route 230 and Route 29. (540) 948-3000.

Hanks Smokehouse (15 minutes) Also offers great "full meals for small groups" and a full service deli.  Located "over the mountain" on Rt. 33 W just west of the Massanutten entrance.  Deli open daily 10-7 daily  540-289-7667.