Restaurants
Frequented by Gordon Seagrave & Gina Covi
🏡 Local Favorites
1. Tavern 1710 – Tappahannock, VA
314 South Water Lane Distance: 45 minutes |
Rating: ★★★★★
Website: Tavern 1710
A recent discovery, Tavern 1710 has quickly become a favorite. Its inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and flavorful menu make it perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
2. The Oaks – Lively, VA
5424 Mary Ball Road Distance: 30 minutes |
Rating: ★★★★☆
Website: The Oaks
A local gem with warm, family-style charm and hearty fare. Chef Steven’s exceptional ribeye and the colorful salad bar are highlights.
3. Cygnets – Lottsburg, VA
2816 Northumberland Hwy Distance: 11 miles | 18 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: facebook.com/CygnetsRestaurant
A cozy hideaway featuring hearty sandwiches and the legendary bourbon milkshake—a creamy, spirited treat that turns lunch into a mini celebration.
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🌊 Waterfront Dining & Views
1. The Horn Harbor – Burgess, VA
836 Horn Harbor Road Distance: 20 minutes
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: Horn Harbor
Seafood, salads, and steaks year-round in a laid-back setting with sweeping views of the Great Wicomico
2. Leadbelly’s Restaurant – Fairpoint Marina
253 Polly Cove Road Distance: 20 minutes
Rating: ★★½☆☆
Website: Website
A relaxed bar and restaurant with local favorites, stunning waterfront views, and a laid-back atmosphere. Linda and Chuck welcome guests with warm, friendly service that makes lingering irresistible.
3. The Reedville Market – Reedville, VA
729 Main Street Distance: 25 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: The Reedville Market
Perched on Cockrell Creek, this spot offers surf-and-turf dishes, cocktails, and occasional live music or karaoke nights for lively coastal charm.
4. Willoughby’s Café – White Stone, VA
327 Old Ferry Road Distance: 42 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: Willoughby’s Cafe
Panoramic Rappahannock River views, famous Bloody Marys, and beachside dining on Sunday afternoons. The menu includes seafood, sandwiches, meats, soups, and salads.
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☕ Breakfast & Brunch Spots
1. Fawn’s Delectables Café – Reedville, VA
288 Morris Avenue Distance: 20 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: Fawn’s Delectables Cafe
Cozy atmosphere with fresh-baked goods and irresistible croissant breakfast sandwiches.
2. Delma’s Family Café – Lottsburg, VA
2919 Walmsley Rd Distance: 18 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: Delma’s Family Cafe
Friendly, wallet-friendly, and relaxed. Perfect for a leisurely breakfast, especially while waiting for car repairs next door at Baughn Tire.
3. Egg-Spresso – Warsaw, VA
149 Main Street Warsaw Distance: 35 minutes |
Rating: ★★★★☆
Website: Egg-Spresso
Warm service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Omelets are a must-try. Real cream is available for coffee at a modest fee.
4. Kilmarnock Inn – Kilmarnock, VA
34 East Church Street Distance: 30 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: kilmarnockinn.com
Weekend brunch favorite with a smashing Bloody Mary, fantastic service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Gordon’s favorite is the Harrison Hash & Eggs.
5. Tootsies Diner – Callao, VA
255 Northumberland Highway Distance: 22 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
A family run, retro-style diner with reasonable prices. Service is simple (often in take-out boxes).
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🍕 Pizza & Brew
1. T&J Dairy Barn – Burgess, VA
718 Jessie Dupont Memorial Highway Distance: 10 miles | 17 minutes |
Rating: ★★★½☆
Website: https://www.yelp.com/biz/t-and-js-dairy-barn-burgess
Homemade ice cream, pizza, and sandwiches. Gordon loves the coffee ice cream milkshake with chocolate syrup.
2. Callao Brewing Company – Callao, VA
129 Northumberland Hwy Distance: 15 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Callao.Brewing.Co?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=VRcJE1VwgUIPK4gS&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1Qvv36J4jb%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#
Local brewpub with pan pizza, live music, and events.
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Mexican Cuisine
1. Los Portales – Callao
803 Northumberland HighwayDistance: 13 minutes |
Rating: ★★½☆☆
Website: https://losportalesva.com/
Classic Mexican dishes in a casual setting.
2. Los Portales Mexican Grill – Burgess
15354 Northumberland Highway Distance: 16 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: http://losportalesva.com
Migel and his wife serve indoor/outdoor seating, attentive service, large Margaritas, and reasonably priced Mexican fare.
3. Rancho Viejo Bar & Grill – Burgess
15017 Northumberland Highway Distance: 15 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website:http://ranchoviejobargrill.com
Quieter atmosphere with tasty Mexican dishes and Margaritas.
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Chinese Cuisine
1. Great Fortune Chinese Restaurant – Kilmarnock
443 North Main Street Distance: 21 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website
Large menu, reasonable lunch specials—our top pick for Chinese cuisine.
2. Hunan Village – Warsaw
453 Main Street Distance: 25 minutes |
Rating: ★★½☆☆
Website
It has reasonably priced lunch specials with a quiet atmosphere.
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Thai Cuisine
1. Chao Phraya Thai and Sushi Grill – Kilmarnock
45 South Main Street Distance: 34 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website
Indoor/outdoor seating, quiet atmosphere, service can be slow, hours strictly enforced.
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Italian Dining
1. Anna’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria – Kilmarnock
150 Old Fair Grounds Way Distance: 33 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Pizza, pasta, veal, wine, and beer. Flavorful but inconsistent.
2. Bella Pizza & Italian Restaurant – Tappahannock
1673 Tappahannock Boulevard Distance: 34 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Casual dining with beer and wine options as well as a variety of Italian food.
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Pizza & Casual Favorites
🍻 Pubs & Nightlife
1. Backdraft – Kinsale, VA
7415 Oldhams Rd
Distance: 25 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/THE-BACKDRAFT-100063645817140/
2. KC’s Crabs and Cues – Kilmarnock, VA
10428 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy Distance: 30 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: kcscrabsandcues.com
Pool tables, bar, and seafood specials. A local favorite.
3. Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub and Sports Bar – Tappahannock, VA
330 Prince Street Distance: 50 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: https://fitzgeraldsva.com/
Irish cuisine, drinks, and casual dining.
4. Relish Restaurant and Wine Bar – Warsaw, VA
115 Main Street Distance: 35 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: https://indigo-cymbals-4n97.squarespace.com/
Local ingredients, unique dishes, and wines. Reservations recommended.
5. 77 Social – Irvington, VA
77 King Carter Drive Distance: 45 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: 77socialbar.com
Indoor and outdoor seating, small plates, and city-style prices. Gordon enjoys the charcuterie board with red wine.
6. Tavern Cafe – (inside Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern) — Heathsville, VA
73 Monument Place Distance: 14 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: https://nnheritageartscenter.org/
Operated by volunteers in a restored late-1700s tavern. It has a monthly menu with soup, salads, and sandwiches.
☕ Coffee Shops
1. Front Porch Coffeehouse – Kilmarnock, VA
139 South Main Street Distance: 21 miles | 33 minutes |
Rating: ★★★½☆
Website: frontporchcoffeehouse.com
Ice cream, pastries, and Peet’s coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating for a relaxing atmosphere.
2. Egg-Espresso – Warsaw, VA
149 Main Street Distance: 35 minutes |
Rating: ★★★★☆
Website: Egg-Spresso
Warm, welcoming coffee shop with table service and hearty breakfast options.
3. Java Jacks – Tappahannock, VA
504 Church Lane Distance: 35 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: javajackscafe.com
Predecessor of Egg-Espresso, located at 504 Church Lane. Offers a variety of coffees and teas, well-frequented. Service varies.
4. The Local – Irvington, VA
4337 Irvington Road Distance: 45 minutes |
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Website: facebook.com/thelocalirvington
Offers a variety of coffees and pastries with indoor and outdoor seating and counter ordering. Attracts locals and travelers and is often busy.
Note: All restaurant distances are based on GPS, but Gordon’s “lead foot” often gets us there faster than expected!
Thrift Stores
Exciting Thrift & Antique Destinations in the Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula
🛍 Antique & Consignment Destinations
1. Acme Antiques – Tappahannock, VA
Hours: Daily 10 AM – 5 PM
Step into a world of nostalgia with vintage furniture, home décor, collectibles, and even lawn art. Bonus — enjoy ice cream from the adjoining shop.
📍 608 Church Ln, Tappahannock
☎️ (804) 925-6471
🔗 Facebook
2. Mundy Point Antiques & Collectibles – Warsaw, VA
Hours: Thurs–Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Browse reasonably priced furniture, tools, and décor — with fresh finds weekly.
📍 2721 Richmond Rd, Warsaw
☎️ (804) 456-6658
🔗 Yelp
3. Kathy’s Korner – Heathsville, VA
Ladies’ clothing, jewelry, books, and furniture — right in the center of town.
📍 7072 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville
☎️ (804) 450-8246
🔗 Yahoo Local
4. Kilmarnock Antique Gallery – Kilmarnock, VA
Hours: Daily 10 AM – 5 PM
A massive, climate-controlled antique paradise — great for browsing on hot days.
📍 144 School St, Kilmarnock
☎️ (804) 435-1207
🔗 Website
5. Rivah Consignments – Kilmarnock, VA
Frequent sales and a rotating selection of home goods, clothing, and furniture.
📍 27 Irvington Rd, Kilmarnock
☎️ (804) 435-8999
🔗 Facebook
🛍 Thrift Destinations
• Jenks This & Thats – Warsaw, VA
Hours: Vary — call ahead
Discover a delightful trove of furniture, home décor, housewares, lawn art, garden treasures, and tools—always at fair prices and for just a small fee, George will even bring your new finds right to your door.
📍 6044 Richmond Rd, Warsaw
☎️ (804) 761-5314
🔗 Yelp
• Callao Trading Post – Callao, VA
Hours: Thurs–Sat 11 AM – 5 PM
Affordable furniture and collectibles, with local history lessons from Gene, the resident storyteller.
• Rediscovered by Dawn – Callao, VAA fresh shop in the heart of town with a small but charming collection of home goods and furniture.
📍 30 Northumberland Hwy, Callao
🔗 Facebook
• St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Trifles & Treasures – Heathsville, VA
Hours: Tues–Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Volunteer-run, with great seasonal sales and a mix of clothing, houseware, and furniture.
📍 6807 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville
☎️ (804) 724-4135
🔗 Website
• Friends of NCAS Thrift Shop – Burgess, VA
Hours: Tues 9 AM–1 PM, Fri 10 AM–4 PM, Sat 9 AM–1 PM
Great deals on houseware, pet supplies, and more — proceeds benefit the local animal shelter.
📍 80 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy, Burgess
☎️ (804) 436-3060
🔗 Website
• St. Mary’s Thrift Shop – Reedville, VA
Hours: Thurs–Sat 11 AM – 3 PM
Cozy shop with books, clothing, furniture, and décor.
📍 108 Fairport Rd, Reedville
☎️ (804) 453-4830
🔗 Yelp
• AWL Thrift Store – Kilmarnock, VA
Hours: Thurs–Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Centrally located in downtown Kilmarnock — pet supplies, furniture, and clothing. Proceeds help local animals.
📍 75 S Main St, Kilmarnock
☎️ (804) 435-0822
🔗 Yelp
