Man cannot live by bread alone. Luckily there are countless restaurants in the Valley that offer a plethora of tasty options, ranging from casual to world-class fine dining. There are many more deserving venues than we have room to list, so visit our online dining guide at www.nvdaily.com/dining/index.bsp for more information.
Clarke County:
- L'Auberge Provencale, in White Post, is a bed and breakfast that offers world-class French cuisine in three dining rooms. The dress code is business casual, and jackets are recommended. Reservations are suggested. Hours: Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 6-9 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. 837-1375. www.laubergeprovencale.com/restaurant
Frederick County/Winchester:
- Violino Ristorante Italiano, in Winchester, serves fine Italian fare for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested, and the dress code is business casual. Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Saturday noon-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. 667-8006. www.violinorestaurant.com
- Sona Restaurant, in Winchester, offers exotic Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner. Hours: Monday and Wednesday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2: 20 p.m. lunch buffet; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 5-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday noon-3 p.m. for brunch. 662-4213. www.sonacuisine.com
- Larrick's Tavern, at the Wayside Inn in Middletown, serves authentic regional American cuisine in seven antique-filled dining rooms. Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4-11 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m. 869-1797. www.alongthewayside.com/dining
- Pickles Deli, in Winchester, owned appropriately enough by the Dill family, offers a variety of sandwiches, homemade soups and desserts. Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 722-0091
Page County:
Circa '31, at the historic Mimslyn Inn in Luray, offers fine dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with a lavish brunch served Sundays. The dress code for dinner in the restaurant is smart casual, but a shirt and tie are recommended. Reservations are suggested. Hours: Daily 7-10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. 743-5105. www.mimslyninn.com/dining
Shenandoah County:
- The Hotel Strasburg, in Strasburg, was originally built as a private hospital in 1902. It now offers a stylish Victorian dining experience for residents and visitors. Hours: daily 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Monday-Thursday 5-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.; Sunday 3-9 p.m. 465-9191. www.hotelstrasburg.com
- • Sal's Italian Bistro, in Edinburg, offers classic Italian food for lunch and dinner. Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-9 p.m. 984-9300. www.salsitalianbistro.com
- Southern Kitchen, in New Market, serves traditional Southern food for lunch and dinner. Hours: Daily 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 740-3514
- Johnny Appleseed, adjacent to the Quality Inn in New Market, offers Southern-style cooking in a relaxed atmosphere for lunch and dinner. Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 740-3141. www.qualityinn-shenandoahvalley.com
- Hi Neighbor Country Restaurant, in Strasburg, offers home-style country cooking like grandma used to make. Hours: Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 465-9987
Warren County:
- Soul Mountain Cafe, in Front Royal, offers a menu that blends Southern, Caribbean and Cajun cuisines for lunch and dinner. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday noon-9 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. 636-0070. www.soulmountainrestaurant.com
- The Apple House, in Linden, was founded in 1963 and offers home-style favorites like barbecues and apple-butter doughnuts. Hours: Sunday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday-Tuesday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 636-6329. www.theapplehouse.net
- Mexico Lindo, in Front Royal, serves traditional Mexican fare in a casual setting for lunch and dinner. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 631-0800.
- The Main Street Mill, in Front Royal, offers home-style food in historic downtown. Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 636-3123