Discover the Best Restaurants in Irvington This Spring

An important consideration to make when planning romantic getaways is where you’re going to eat, as dining out is one of the most celebrated parts of romantic getaways. When discovering the best restaurants in Irvington, VA, you don’t have to look further than the Hope and Glory Inn. We’re so much more than the best place to stay on the northern neck of Virginia.

Peruse our reviews, and it will immediately become clear to you just how delectable the food coming out of The Colonnade is. It goes beyond just having access to one of the best restaurants in Irvington, though. When you stay with us at the Hope & Glory Inn, you no longer have to worry about where you’re going to eat and how you’re going to get there!

We treat you to a delicious breakfast and offer an on-site micro-vineyard & oyster bar for lunch, followed by dinner at the Colonnade. Talk about elevating your experience at the Hope & Glory Inn! Add this to all the other things offered at our boutique hotel, like luxurious accommodations, stunning views of Coastal Virginia, and a tranquil pool, you start to see why we’re rated as the best place to stay in Irvington, Virginia.

Operating one of the best restaurants in Irvington, VA, really is just the beginning. For the rest, you’ll need to come to see us in person. Book a room at our luxury Virginia Bed and Breakfast.

A beautiful meal presented at one of the best restaurants in Irvington, VA

One of the Best Restaurants in Irvington, VA

From the moment you step into the beautiful 1,300 square foot lobby of The Colonnade, you’ll immediately begin to see why we think it’s one of the best restaurants in Irvington, VA. Once you taste the food, you’ll be sure of it. Our incredible restaurant, headed up by lead chef Meseret Crockett, is the only of its kind in the area. We’re open to guests at our Inn and the public, with reservations required.

We pride ourselves on offering the best farm-to-table and boat-to-table dining in the area, and to do that, we’ve sourced the finest local vegetables and seafood. Each dish is exquisitely prepared, and we consistently earn high praise from all who join us at this most exquisite of restaurants in Irvington, VA. Chesapeake Bay magazine describes us as “first-class,” and they “recommend you treat this like a popular New York City restaurant and make reservations well in advance.”

The food is exquisite, and the ambiance is second to none. You have your choice of dining with us in our elegant dining room or outside on the beautiful patio, filled with beautiful fountains and planters full of flowers and herbs. We offer a nightly pre-fixe menu, which allows our chef to showcase her talent and source the finest local fare. Our restaurant is open Thursday – Saturday, with a limited seating of 20 guests.

Between the delicious menu, the attentive service, and the unbeatable ambiance, it’s no wonder we’re rated as one of the best restaurants in Irvington, VA. It’s past time you made your reservation—Call 804-438-6053 to reserve your table today.

More Great Bites at our Micro-vineyard & Oyster Bar

Though you should carve out at least one, if not multiple, nights to dine in luxury at our Restaurant in Irvington, VA, we also offer more delicious bites at The Dog and Oyster, our micro-vineyard and oyster bar. The newly installed space will be opening for the season in early April. It will feature an upscale and elegant setting to savor wine with various oysters, all procured from local oyster farmers. Our wine is offered by the flight, the glass, and the bottle.

 a couple enjoying a glass of wine at one of the best restaurants in Irvington, VA

More Great Irvington, VA Restaurants

Variety is the spice of life, and there are some great restaurants in town. Though the Colonnade is one of the best restaurants in Irvington, VA, there are a few others worthy of your attention as well. Given that The Colonnade is open Thursday – Saturday, you’ll need somewhere to eat the other nights of your stay!

Luckily, there are eight wonderful restaurants in Irvington, VA, within walking distance of our hotel. Here are our favorites:

  1. The Local is a popular coffee shop and the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up while you’re exploring the town.
  2. The Tides Inn offers multiple venues for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tide-to-table cuisine. A table overlooking the water is a must.
  3. Vine is a great wine bar across the street from our Inn and offers an exquisite selection of wine and small plates.
  4. The Office Cafe bistro serves up some delicious foods from fresh ingredients.
  5. Dredge is a great bar and restaurant with a wide variety of options, including fresh-from-the-boat seafood.

Delicious wine, exceptional food, and luxury-focused getaway – these are the things that await you at our Virginia Bed and Breakfast. We offer so much more than one of the best restaurants in Irvington, VA, and we’d love to show you just how special a getaway here can be. Book your room at our top-rated Bed and Breakfast in Irvington today.

Cooking Class Special

Book a two-night stay this weekend and receive a $50 scholarship per hotel guest attendee for our Italian Cooking Class this Saturday, April 20th!

Psst! Can’t make it for two nights? No problem! Book one night and still enjoy a $25 scholarship per hotel guest attendee towards the class fee.

Call us at 804.438.6053 to reserve your spot.