Special Occasion Restaurants

Why Parallel 38? Few other latitudes pass through so many states and nations. This temperate, middle latitude has proven conducive to not only human success, but to the ultimate cultivation food and drink. Napa County, Anderson Valley in the rolling hills of Mendocino County, Portugal's Setubal Peninsula, Melbourne, Alicante in Spain, Italy's Calabria, the Greek Ionian Islands, and the "Napa of the East" Charlottesville, VA – no other parallel produces more leaders in developing remarkable foods and drinks. Parallel 38 Restaurant creates an atmosphere where all the iconic regions within this parallel merge. It is not only a place to …

June 9th & 10th Husband and Wife duo, Chef Henry Preston and Pastry Chef Kristin Preston, team up to host a fine dining take on traditional Hawaiian fare. Chef Henry was born and raised in Hawaii and draws on classic French techniques in a playful interpretation of the cuisine from his youth. Based in New American fine dining, Chef Kristin enjoys bringing an exotic and fresh expression to conventional flavors and textures. Tasting menus $37.50 per person. More info at Facebook.com/sunsetrva

In December of 2010 owners, Danny & Tiffany Ingram had just $100 to their names & high hopes for creating a delicious vibrant American restaurant in Mechanicsville. Day after day - & dollar after dollar the two were able to grow Bell Cafe into a 100% from scratch restaurant that has become a household name in the Hanover community. The two realize they would not be here without their customers & celebrate daily by offering top-notch service with artfully and tastefully crafted food!

Come Taste A Little Bit Of Home! Named after our late Grandmother, Girlee Frances Crump, we have a commitment to quality that is reflected in our fine food, the work ethic of our entire staff, prompt and dedicated service, and ultimately, preparing dishes like Grandma use to make. Grab your family, grab your friends and come taste a little bit of home!

Fine Creek Brewing is a small, family-owned farmhouse brewery in rural Powhatan County, established in May of 2017. Everything we do and every decision we make is done with intention and careful consideration. We intentionally set out to create a limited production brewery in a setting with open space, fresh air and a sense of place. We find ourselves rotating our beers quickly, avoiding flagships, and changing our food menu every single weekend not because its the easy thing to do but because we’re passionate about our craft. We cook the food we love to eat and brew the beers …

Potomac Point Winery's Bistro loves to include the freshest locally grown ingredients from each season. PPW's Bistro includes savory small plates and shareables, refreshing side salads, various types of cheese displays, delicious soups, Entrées of the day chosen by our gourmet chef, and mouthwatering Panini’s. Potomac Point Winery has been voted “Best outdoor dining location” and one of the “Best places for Lunch” by Virginia Living Magazine. Our Bistro is open Wednesday through Sunday. Please see our exact bistro hours listed on the bottom of our website.