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Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg, VA

Joshua Wilton House

4.9 (1172)
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
412 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Located in an elegantly restored Victorian home in historic downtown Harrisonburg, the Joshua Wilton House is a bed & breakfast and fine dining destination. Executive Chef Tom French uses high quality ingredients sourced from the Shenandoah Valley to create a seasonal menu highlighting our local products . The full service bar includes signature cocktails, craft beers and an award-winning wine list. During the warmer months, seating is available on the outdoor brick patio. In the winter time, warm up in our lounge next to one of the original wood burning fireplaces and enjoy a cocktail before your meal. The Joshua Wilton House is also a private event and wedding venue, so please visit our website or call us for any special occasion you are celebrating!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, American, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (540) 434-4464
  • Website
    http://www.joshuawilton.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tom French
  • Private party facilities
    The Joshua Wilton House is a private event venue for any special occasion or gathering. Whether you are looking for a space for a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration or to host a wedding. Visit our website www.JoshuaWilton.com and click on our private events tab to submit an inquiry
  • Location
    412 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
  • Neighborhood
    Harrisonburg
  • Cross street
    Campbell Street
  • Parking details
    Front and side street parking are the best bet. The Union First Bank lot is open for dinner guests use after 6:00 PM. After 5:00 PM there are open spaces in the municipal lot across Main Street at no charge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • MAY GRADUATION JMU

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 14, 2025 - May 18, 2025
    Join us in celebration of James Madison University's May Graduation 2025. Enjoy a prix fixe three course dining experience designed by executive chef Tom French with multiple options of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The final menu will be $75/person. Each reservation requires a deposit of $25/person that applies to the final check. Be sure to select Outdoor or indoor seating. All Outdoor seating will be covered and climate controlled in the event of weather conditions.
    MAY GRADUATION JMU Photo

  • Mothers Day Luncheon

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Mother's Day Sunday for a three course luncheon and early dinner experience designed by executive chef Tom French. The menu price will be $60/person, and each reservation required a $25 Non-Refundable deposit. That deposit is APPLIED to your bill at the time of visit. We look forward to hosting you!

Menu

Joshua Wilton House's menu was last updated on 3/3/2023.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,172 people are saying

Joshua Wilton House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Romantic

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Overall

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Food

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Service

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Value

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Good for groups

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Healthy

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Lively

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joshua Wilton House is celebrated for its "exceptional food" and "top-notch service" in a charming Victorian setting. Diners rave about the "beautifully presented" dishes, particularly the scallops and duck. The restaurant offers a memorable dining experience perfect for special occasions, with "attentive and friendly" staff enhancing the warm and inviting atmosphere.

1,172 Reviews

  1. Kimberly

    Wilmington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our daughter’s birthday at Joshua Wilton house today and had a wonderful experience. We were first seated on the front porch and quickly found out that the sun was pretty bright so they graciously moved us to the patio for our dining. The food was beautiful, delicious, and filling. The service was outstanding- frequent and kind. We will return!

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  2. Robert

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were celebrating our 1st anniversary and they made it so special. They gave us a toast to start and then wrote happy anniversary on our dessert. These little things made everything else just that much better. We love Joshua Wilton House.

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  3. Jacqueline

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so amazing! Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. It was suvh a peaceful and lovely treat!

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  4. Oscar

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Tammy was out of this world when it comes to service, nothing bad to say about the food either. Best restaurant in Harrisonburg without a doubt. The bartender, Ryan, was informative and professional. Can’t wait to come back!  

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  5. K VIP

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service was exceptional. Great atmosphere. The play was a perfect medium, and the scallops were delicious. Topped off with two phenomenal desserts the crème brûlée and the Elderflower and Cava Gelee.

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  6. Beth

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Party of 6, 5:30 reservation on a Sunday night. Food was generally quite good; celeriac under the scallops was both underseasoned and overcooked, but that was the only total miss. (Scallops should have been served on the risotto, to my mind). Risotto and charcuterie board were very small portions. Drinks were excellent—an interesting variety of alcoholic and non, well-prepared and beautifully presented. Service was less polished than the prices demand, to my mind, but personable.

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  7. Mary

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Joshua Wilton House is simply the best and classiest dining place in Harrisonburg. The stately Victorian era house is beautifully appointed, tastefully decorated. The food is excellent and creatively presented. The wait staff are all discreet, attentive, and friendly without ‘hovering’. Dining at the JWH is always a memorable experience. The duck breast is a favorite, the mussels and scallops, too. Joshua Wilton is THE place to celebrate special occasions. We love it!

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  8. Luis

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Steph, made our night so special! She was kind, attentive, and engaging, making us feel truly welcomed from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere at the Joshua Wilton House was warm and inviting, perfect for a memorable dining experience. The food was exceptional—beautifully presented and full of flavor, clearly crafted with care. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We can’t wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in a charming setting!

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  9. Jake

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tammy and the team made our night very special, thank you!! They clearly take pride in their professionalism and service, which was very appreciated. Food was delicious as well!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very delicious meal, at this historic and romantic location. Perfect for a special date night.

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Joshua Wilton House is rated 4.9 stars by 1172 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Virginia
  4. Shenandoah Valley
  5. Harrisonburg

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Joshua Wilton House

412 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Campbell Street
  • Neighborhood
    Harrisonburg
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, American, French American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Front and side street parking are the best bet. The Union First Bank lot is open for dinner guests use after 6:00 PM. After 5:00 PM there are open spaces in the municipal lot across Main Street at no charge
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom French
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.joshuawilton.com/
  • Phone number
    (540) 434-4464
  • Private party facilities
    The Joshua Wilton House is a private event venue for any special occasion or gathering. Whether you are looking for a space for a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration or to host a wedding. Visit our website www.JoshuaWilton.com and click on our private events tab to submit an inquiry

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