Where to eat well in Lexington, Virginia

Haywood's Restaurant

Haywood’s is part of The Georges and combines Southern-influenced cooking with a piano-bar setting. It suits an evening when dinner itself is part of the entertainment.

Its Main Street location allows a walk around downtown before or after the meal. Check the music and dining schedules rather than assuming that a live performance accompanies every service.

Heliotrope Brewery

Heliotrope Brewery makes beer in small batches and prepares its pizza dough on site. The business also works with nearby producers when possible.

Its informal setting fits a meal after walking or a visit to Natural Bridge. Check the current tap list and menu, since local sourcing and small-batch production do not mean every item is available throughout the year.

NapaThai Cuisine

NapaThai Cuisine brings curries, noodles and other Thai preparations to Main Street. It adds variety to a trip that might otherwise center on steaks, burgers and Southern cooking.

The downtown location keeps the meal within the walking district. Review the current menu and service hours, and ask the restaurant directly about ingredients or dietary requirements.

Blue Sky Bakery and Café

Blue Sky Bakery and Café serves breads, sandwiches, soups and salads. It offers a practical lunch between museum visits or walks around Lexington.

The attraction is a daytime meal that leaves room for the rest of the outing. Confirm the opening days and available menu before making it the lunch stop on a tightly scheduled visit.

Planning your visit

Blue Sky fits a daytime break, Haywood’s an evening around dinner, Heliotrope a casual meal and NapaThai a change in cuisine. Confirm the current service schedule for each.

Sources: thegeorges.com · heliotropebrewery.com · napathai.com · lexingtonvirginia.com