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Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(46)Illyria Mediterranean offers an elevated Mediterranean dining experience in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. Led by Executive Chef/Owner Kristo Papa and General Manager/Owner Mira Papa our newly opened restaurant presents a sophisticated menu that honors Mediterranean cuisine with both traditional and contemporary influences. We offer a wide selection of carefully crafted wine / spirit lists as well as a inspired cocktail list.
Signature dishes include Filet Mignon, Shrimp Saganaki, Crispy Duck Breast, Mediterranean Salmon, and Baked Branzino, all thoughtfully prepared with the finest ingredients to create a memorable dining experience.
In addition to our exceptional cuisine, we offer a versatile event space ideal for weddings, private gatherings, and corporate events, with a focus on impeccable service and an inviting ambiance. Illyria Mediterranean is the perfect destination for those seeking a refined and memorable dining experience.Clementine
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(293)Located in the culinary district of downtown Harrisonburg, VA in the building which formerly housed the Strand Theater. We are proud to be independently and locally owned. Clementine serves weekday lunch, weekend brunch and dinner every night on our main floor and patio (weather permitting) until at least 9PM. We host Team Trivia on Tuesday nights (8-10PM), Open Mic on Wednesday nights (7-10PM), Live Jazz on Thursday Nights (7-9PM) and award-winning music on Friday and Saturday nights. We also feature Ruby’s Lounge in our basement which is open 6PM – 1:30AM, Tuesday-Saturday.
Local Chop & Grill House
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(2,059)
Massive wooden door, old bricks and rustic beams of Harrisonburg’s old City Produce Exchange building, the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience at The LOCAL Chop & Grill House. Our menu features fresh, hand-selected, LOCAL and seasonal foods prepared with a progressive flair.
Farm to Table is the mainstay of our eating philosophy. That’s why we work with community food producers to support organic, sustainable, LOCAL farms, and put the finest, freshest foods on the table for you. We’re serious about making choices that are environmentally sound, from the food we carefully hand-select to the aprons our kitchen and wait staff wear.Ridge Room
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.5(368)Head to our rooftop tavern to sip creative cocktails as you admire the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. The tavern offers thoughtfully-sourced, regionally inspired food, and premium alcoholic beverages.
Please note the restaurant has it's own entrance and elevator located to the left side of the building.
See what locals rave about in Harrisonburg
- JJosephPhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoCreative dishes well-executed using local and select ingredients, very attentive service, great beverage choices including house-made hazelnut liqueur. Golden tilefish over Parisian gnocchi and broccoli, strawberry peppercorn cheesecake. One of the best reasons to go out, to eat dishes you would not make yourself. Continues to be the best restaurant in the valley.More infoJoshua Wilton HousePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Harrisonburg•4.9
- LLesVirginia •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe bar & wait staff were awesome - well, the food was too! Thanks for hosting our group.More infoRocktown KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Harrisonburg•4.8
- FFlorenceVirginia •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoThe Ridge Room small plates were divine - just the right size and tasty to boot. The Lemon-Drop martini's were il perfecto. Highly recommend the Ridge Room at the Hyatt Place, Harrisonburg, VA.More infoRidge RoomPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Harrisonburg•4.5
- CCookieWest Palm Beach •22 reviews5.0Dined on May 28, 2025Great atmosphere, great service, delicious food. Limited parking in front.More infoLocal Chop & Grill HousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Harrisonburg•4.6
- JJasperWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews4.0Dined on May 25, 2025The service and food were very good. We were underwhelmed by the atmosphere, and to be fair it could have just been our misplaced expectations. It's essentially a bar with some tables. If that's what you're looking for you'll have a nice time.More infoClementinePrice: Expensive• American• Harrisonburg•4.8
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In the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg is close to Richmond and Washington, D.C. and the center of some of Virginia’s finest dining. In Harrisonburg, you can enjoy all your favorite classics from incredible soups and sandwiches to any cut of steak cooked just the way you like. You'll also find plenty of chicken, duck, and amazing trout fillets. For those who love the pub scene, there’s brilliant music at the bar and delicious favorites like low country jambalaya, creole chicken carbonara, and pork belly shrimp and grits served with fine ales and local beers. With international dishes and options for vegans, vegetarians, and those who eat gluten-free, Harrisonburg is a fun town with a wide array of culinary offerings for any taste.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Harrisonburg include Joshua Wilton House, Rocktown Kitchen and Clementine
Child friendly restaurants in Harrisonburg include Clementine, Rocktown Kitchen and Local Chop & Grill House
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