2016-03-30

Each year AAA reviews more than 30,000 restaurants. Just 0.2 percent make the AAA Five Diamond list and only 2.3 percent make the AAA Four Diamond List. Virginia is home to many restaurants that made this prestigious list. Upgrade your client, attendee or group culinary experience by adding one of these hotel and resort restaurants to your itinerary.

Inn at Little Washington Dining Room, Washington – Five Diamond

At the Inn at Little Washington, dining has been likened to a performance with the guest always playing the star role. The Inn’s dining rooms are pure fantasy – a wondrous cocoon of luxury. Chef Patrick O’Connell’s inspired American cuisine draws admirers from around the world and has been described by critics as “so good it makes you cry.” Choosing from the award winning 14,000 bottle wine cellar, the Sommelier plays matchmaker between the wine, your meal, and you. Maximum Capacity: 80.

– Inn at Little Washington Dining Room –

Harriman’s, Middleburg – Four Diamond

Inspired and staying true to the essence of their location in the Virginia Piedmont, Harriman’s menu highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients, captivating farm to table elements with their very own Chef’s garden located just outside the restaurant. In a relaxed yet refined setting at the Salamander Resort & Spa, guests will enjoy delicious breakfasts and mouth-watering dinners, while overlooking sweeping views of the Virginia countryside, resort stables, and distant Bull Run Mountains range. Private catered events for up to 24 are available in their Cooking Studio. Maximum restaurant capacity: 90.

Fossett’s, Keswick – Four Diamond

Fossett’s is the signature restaurant at Keswick Hall and Golf Club providing guests with a uniquely Virginian dining experience. Known for its expansive views of the new Pete Dye-designed course, Full Cry, it is further defined by the locally sourced ingredients and freshness presented in each dish in its seasonal menus. Reflecting upon Southern roots and Virginia experiences, they utilize traditional cooking methods with a modern twist to create new flavors and complexities. Maximum restaurant capacity: 62.

– Fossett’s, Keswick Hall –

Lemaire, Richmond – Four Diamond

Lemaire is a New American restaurant bringing a fresh, modern culinary experience to one of Virginia’s most iconic attractions – The Jefferson Hotel. The menu features extraordinary Virginia-grown ingredients and the Southern influences of Richmond’s food culture, as well as a wine list of over 200 offerings. The innovative cocktail list features classic libations with a modern twist and fresh, handcrafted ingredients. Lemaire has over 8,000 square feet of space suitable for all occasions. The restaurant is comprised of five individual rooms with the largest accommodating up to 60 people.

The Old Mill Room, Charlottesville – Four Diamond

The epicurean heart of Boar’s Head, the Old Mill Room, was built from the timbers of an abandoned gristmill along the banks of the Hardware River, dating back to 1834. The Old Mill Room is the only restaurant in Virginia to have retained AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond award for 29 years in a row. The Executive Chef and seasoned staff create culinary masterpieces that captivate the eye and delight the palate. Guests relish superb wines, imaginative cuisine, and impeccable service in an intimate setting. Maximum Group Size: 25


– The Old Mill Room, Boar’s Head Inn –

Salacia, Virginia Beach – Four Diamond

Located in the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Salacia offers an upscale fine dining restaurant atmosphere and delicious cuisine in an oceanfront dining room. If you are searching for a restaurant in Virginia Beach but also looking for style, refinement and a memorable dining experience, then Salacia is the place. Enjoy an intimate fine-dining experience, gracious ambiance and impeccable service on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

The Regency Dining Room, Williamsburg – Four Diamond

Experience the newly refreshed Regency Room for an inspired meal in an intimate and inviting setting—inside and out. Their culinary team, led by award-winning Executive Chef Travis Brust, has created a menu inspired by the rich food history of the Williamsburg Inn and complemented by the food art of today featuring seasonal Virginia bounty. The menu features classic favorites, as well as avant-garde selections that will satisfy the most discerning foodies. The dining room can be set for 130 banquet style and 240 theatre style.

– The Regency Dining Room, Williamsburg Inn –

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