Virginia’s River Realm Businesses Shine in Best of Virginia Contest

It’s no secret to us that Virginia’s River Realm is the best place to both live and visit. From fine dining to epic golf course views to quality shopping, we’re proud of the hundreds of businesses who make the River Realm so special.
We’re so glad you see what we see! In the latest Best of Virginia list from Virginia Living Magazine, we’re proud to see so many of our local businesses shine. Explore our list of BESTS in dining, shopping, entertainment, and beyond…
Shopping
The Book Nook – 1st Place Book Store
Burkes Fine Jewelers – 1st Place Fine Jewelry
The Dandelion – 1st Place Women’s Clothing
Kilmarnock Antique Gallery – 1st Place Antiques
The Wild Bunch – 1st Place Florist Shop
Rivah Consignments – 1st Place Consignment Shop
River Birch Gifts – 3rd Place Gift Store
The Rivah – 1st Place Gift Store
W.F. Booth & Sons, Inc. – 1st Place Home Furnishing Store
Weekends Fashions – 2nd Place Men’s Clothing Store
Waterline – 3rd Place Men’s Clothing Store

Art
Rappahannock Animal League (RAL) – 1st Place Art Gallery
Rappahannock Animal League (RAL) – 1st Place Art Events
Arts In The Middle Fine Arts Festival – 3rd Place Art Events
Food
Adrift – 2nd Place Fine Dining
Chao Phraya – 2nd Place Asian Restaurant
Great Fortune – 3rd Place Asian Restaurant
Car Wash Cafe – 1st Place Brunch Restaurant
Mi Jalisco Family Restaurant – 2nd Place Mexican Restaurant
Merroir – 1st Place Outdoor Dining | 1st Place Seafood Restaurant
Northern Neck Popcorn Bag – 3rd Place Specialty Foods
One Cracked Yolk – 1st Place Food Truck
Stevie’s Ice Cream – 2nd Place Ice Cream Shop
Terrie’s Place – 3rd Place Food Truck
The River Market – 3rd Place Catering Company
Willaby’s Cafe – 3rd Place Burger Joint | 2nd Place Catering Company

Drinks
Ditchley Cider Works – 2nd Place Cidery
Good Luck Cellars – 1st Place Winery
Specials Wine Shop – 1st Place Wine Shop
Coffee Shops
Front Porch Coffee House – 1st Place Coffee Shop
The Local – 2nd Place Coffee Shop
Lodging
Hope & Glory Inn – 1st Place Bed & Breakfast
Kilmarnock Inn – 2nd Place Bed & Breakfast
Tides Inn – 1st Place Hotel + Resort | 1st Place Spa

Entertainment
Belle Isle State Park – 1st Place State Park
Compass Entertainment Complex – 1st Place Entertainment Center | 1st Place Family Entertainment | 1st Place Movie Theater
Deltaville Maritime Museum – 2nd Place Special Event Venue
Historic Christ Church – 3rd Place Historic Site
Lancaster Players – 2nd Place Performing Arts Theater + Company
Music on the Halfshell at Kilmarnock Town Centre Park – 1st Place Music Venue
Piankatank River Golf Club – 1st Place Golf Course
Tides Inn Golden Eagle Golf Course – 2nd Place Golf Course

Fitness
Front Porch Coffee House – 1st Place Coffee Shop
The Local – 2nd Place Coffee Shop

Show Us Your Best!
Show off your River Realm Bests! Go ahead and brag that you ate, shopped, sipped, and stayed at Virginia’s best businesses. Tag our local businesses and us using @virginiasriverrealm and we’ll share your photos.