Luray’s food scene has grown a lot in the last few years. You’ll find genuinely good farm-to-table cooking within walking distance of each other on Main Street, alongside the family diners and country buffets the valley has always done well. A few places we send guests to:
Porch+Vine
211 W. Main Street, Luray
Contemporary American cooking in a beautifully restored historic home, with menus built around local farms and a kitchen that works largely over live fire. Lunch in the garden, fine dining in the evening, and a Sunday brunch. Closed Monday to Wednesday, and reservations are strongly encouraged.
The Chop House Bistro
132 E. Main Street, Luray
Farm-to-table American cooking from the team behind Local Chop & Grill House in Harrisonburg, in the former Moon Shadows space downtown. Seasonal menus, a full bar and patio seating.
Circa ’31 at The Mimslyn Inn
401 W. Main Street, Luray
Upscale Southern cooking in the grand dining room of Luray’s historic 1931 inn, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a playful take on the classics. One of the highest-rated dining rooms in town.
Speakeasy at The Mimslyn Inn
401 W. Main Street, Luray
The Mimslyn’s lower-level lounge is a relaxed spot for a cocktail and a lighter menu after a day on the trails, without the formality of the main dining room.
West Main Market
123 W. Main Street, Luray
A local favorite combining a market and deli with a beer garden. Good for sandwiches, a drink outside and a stop on the way back from the river.
Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Café
24 E. Main Street, Luray
Downtown bakery and coffee shop turning out pastries, breakfast and lunch. An easy first stop before heading into Shenandoah National Park.
Brookside Restaurant
2978 US Highway 211 East, Luray
Down-home family-style cooking, open seven days a week, with daily buffets, a large salad bar, and fresh breads and desserts baked on-site. A long-running valley institution with a gift shop next door.
Also Worth Knowing
Luray has more than 30 restaurants in total, including Italian, Mexican, and Asian options, as well as the usual chains along US 211. Downtown fills up on summer and autumn weekends, so it is worth booking ahead for dinner at Porch+Vine, The Chop House Bistro, or Circa ’31.