Margaritas the Flavor of Mexico
Dine in or take out and enjoy the flavors of Mexico! The menu includes Mexican and American-style dishes, along with vegetarian offerings, and homemade desserts. They also offer a special lunch and children’s menu.
Blue Ridge Pig
This charming, yet rustic 2021 Best of Blueridge winner is featured in no less than eight different magazines extolling the virtues of its Barbecue pork, chicken, ham biscuits, and other delicious homemade sides.
Paulie’s Pig Out
If it were not for the smokers positioned by the side of the road, you just might miss this unassuming restaurant. Stop by and try the wood-smoked barbecue pulled pork, smoked chicken, or dry-rubbed ribs along with some homemade sides.
Blue Mountain Brewery
As one of the first pioneers of Nelson County’s rural breweries Blue Mountain brings a lot to the table. The menu offers a diverse selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and specialty pizzas, most of which come in gluten-free options.
Tavern on the James
Visitors to downtown Scottsville can enjoy outdoor and indoor seating, a full bar, and seven big-screen TVs. Tavern on the James also highlights local Central Virginia beef sourced from local farms. Live music is available on the weekends.
Baked on the James
Local proprietor Brittiny Cobbs offers a variety of gourmet cupcakes, cakes, cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies and other various sweets. Check out the daily cupcake menu to see which tasty and fun flavors are on tap for the day.
Amici’s Italian Bistro
At Amici’s Italian Bistro, the menu is full of classic dishes, from homemade Lasagna to flavorful sauces. Additionally, they offer a variety of options, including pasta, pizza, subs, salads, steaks, chops, and vegetarian dishes.
Lumpkin Restaurant & Motel
Visit this iconic restaurant and motel near the James River in the charming town of Scottsville, it is easy to spot, just look for the big rooster. Delight in homemade dishes and desserts as you take in the beauty of the James River.
Sidebar
The Sidebar features an extensive selection of local, domestic, and imported bottled and draft beers, as well as a complete bar. Delicious food from the Lovingston Café is available to order. Come live it up with live music and karaoke.
Lovingston Café
Come and enjoy the laid back atmosphere and tantalizing dishes, at Lovingtston Café. Taste delicious house-smoked meats, hand-cut steaks, hand-crafted sausages, burgers, salads with house-made dressings, and homemade soups and sides.