Patio Season in Clarke County: Where Great Food Meets Fresh Air

One of the best ways to experience Clarke County is with a delicious meal and a beautiful view. Whether you’re sipping a locally crafted beverage overlooking rolling farmland, sipping wine under the stars, or grabbing lunch on sunny Main Street, Clarke County offers plenty of opportunities to dine outdoors and soak up the scenery.

From casual taverns and family-friendly restaurants to wineries, breweries, and cideries, here’s where to pull up a chair and enjoy patio season in Clarke County.

Vineyard Views & Farm Fresh Sips

Twin Oaks Tavern Winery – 18035 Raven Rocks Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135

Perched on the side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Twin Oaks offers balcony seating overlooking the vineyard with spectacular sunsets and mountain views. Cheer award-winning wines while nibbling on charcuterie.  Let the peaceful setting, steeped in Virginia history, improve your mood almost instantly.

Veramar Vineyard – 905 Quarry Rd, Berryville, VA  22611

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you will find a European inspired setting and that feels relaxed yet refined.  Veramar’s tasting room opens up to a patio and gazebo with a stunning 28 acre vineyard landscape with a mountain backdrop. Each glass celebrates connection, inspires joy, and reminds us that the best memories are made when shared with those we cherish.

Twisted Oak Farm Brewery – 912 White Post Rd, White Post, VA  22663

Twisted Oak is an intimate farm brewery in the rural Shenandoah Valley offers an outdoor bar, Adirondack seating around fire pits and games of corn hole.  Bring your dog along to walk the peaceful trails and return to the modern barn for a well-deserved hand-crafted beer, live music and food truck fare.

Chilly Hollow Brewing Company – 669 Chilly Hollow Rd, Berryville, VA  22611

One of Clarke County’s most popular gathering spots, Chilly Hollow combines award-winning craft beverages with sweeping views of rolling farmland. Guests can relax at picnic tables, gather around fire pits, enjoy live music, and watch the resident cattle graze nearby. Their farm-to-table menu and playground for the kids make it easy to settle in for an afternoon or evening.

Wild Hare Cider – 324 First Street, Berryville, VA  22611

Located at the edge of downtown Berryville, Wild Hare offers a welcoming outdoor deck where their specialty is handcrafted hard ciders and wood-fired pizzas. It’s the perfect place to unwind after shopping, exploring local attractions, or completing a stop along the Bottoms Up Beverage Trail.

In Downtown Berryville

Sweet Basil Thai-24 West Main St, Berryville, VA  22611

Tucked along Berryville’s charming Main Street, Sweet Basil Thai offers a few sidewalk tables perfect for enjoying authentic Thai dishes outdoors. Fresh curries, noodle dishes, and flavorful stir-fries make this a favorite lunch or dinner stop.

Santorini Grill – 108 South Buckmarsh St, Berryville, VA  22611

When the weather is beautiful, Santorini’s Grill brings a taste of the Mediterranean to small town Berryville with picnic tables and colorful umbrellas while you munch on gyros, fresh salads, spanakopita, and other Greek favorites while watching the town go by.

Camino Real Mexican Restaurant – 16 Crow St, Berryville, VA  22611

Nestled under a covered patio, you can enjoy sizzling fajitas, crunchy tacos and refreshing pomegranate margaritas. Camino’s casual atmosphere, full bar and generous portions make it a hot spot to get your Mexican foodie fix.

The Local Favorites

Lone Oak Tavern – 12696 Lord Fairfax Hwy, Boyce, VA  22620

Located at the intersection of Waterloo, Lone Oak Tavern offers a welcoming outdoor seating deck that pairs perfectly with its hearty tavern fare: burgers, steaks, seafood.  It is a place where friends and families can gather over good food and conversation.  Special discounts on prime rib on Monday Prime Rib Poker nights.

Locke Store – 2049 Millwood Rd, Millwood, VA  22646

As you drive along the scenic backroads of Millwood, you’ll find an adorable vintage country store that whips up gourmet sandwiches, homemade baked goods, specialty coffees and offers weekend wine tastings. Pack your own picnic from the store’s goodies and pick your pleasure: a front porch bistro table or a table in the outdoor garden at the Buttery next door, but our favorite is to meander across the road to the historic Burwell-Morgan Mill’s park and find a picnic table under the weeping willows by the stream.

Pine Grove Restaurant – 574 Pine Grove Rd, Bluemont, VA  20135

A longtime “locals” hangout is the Pine Grove Restaurant, serving comfort food and homestyle cooking in a country diner setting. Covered outdoor seating provides a pleasant place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner after hiking one of the surrounding Appalachian Trails in Bluemont on the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A Taste of France in Virginia

L’Auberge Provençale – 13630 Lord Fairfax Hwy. Boyce, VA  22620

For a truly memorable outdoor dining experience, L’Auberge Provençale offers elegant garden seating surrounded by beautiful landscaping and countryside charm. The acclaimed restaurant combines French-inspired cuisine with Virginia hospitality, creating one of the region’s most romantic dining destinations. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in an unforgettable meal, dining al fresco here feels like a European getaway without leaving Clarke County.

Sweet Stops Along the Way

Willie’s Ice Cream-1025 West Main St, Berryville, VA 22611

Homespun-20 West Main St, Berryville, VA  22611

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a stop at Homespun Shakes & Burgers in downtown Berryville. While the outdoor seating is limited to benches, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a hand-spun milkshake or an ice cream treat while strolling through town.

Grandparents will become kids again as they treat their grandchildren to Willie’s Ice Cream truck, just outside of downtown Berryville, cozying up at the picnic table together, laughing about licking your cones before they melt and wiping off the sticky chocolate syrup.

Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile

Whether you’re sipping wine on a mountainside, enjoying a locally crafted beer around a fire pit, lingering over a French-inspired dinner in a garden, or sharing lunch on a downtown patio, Clarke County offers countless ways to enjoy great food and drink in beautiful green spaces and fresh country air.

Make it your time:  time to order another round, time to take in the view, and time to savor one of the simple pleasures that makes Clarke County such a memorable destination: farmland pastures, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley countryside.