The best restaurants in Augusta County

27 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Chop House Tavern brings Local Chop and Grill House's farm-to-table energy to Staunton, with seasonal menus built around area producers and…

29 N Augusta St (Staunton)

Chop House Tavern brings Local Chop and Grill House's farm-to-table energy to Staunton, with seasonal menus built around area producers and a smart mix of comfort classics and inventive plates. When dinner needs to taste like where you live, consider this your weeknight win.

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Craving dinner with entertainment, hit Massaki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar for teppanyaki theatrics, where hibachi chefs dazzle with…

1027 Richmond Rd (Staunton)

Craving dinner with entertainment, hit Massaki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar for teppanyaki theatrics, where hibachi chefs dazzle with knife tricks and the occasional flying shrimp tail.

From the Augusta County newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Casual, modern locale serving traditional Thai specialties, plus cocktails & imported beers.

1000 Greenville Ave (Staunton)

Casual, modern locale serving traditional Thai specialties, plus cocktails & imported beers.

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Sakura Japanese

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Laid-back eatery featuring sushi and hibachi-grilled steak, chicken and seafood dishes, plus a drive-thru.

2105 W Main St (Waynesboro)

Laid-back eatery featuring sushi and hibachi-grilled steak, chicken and seafood dishes, plus a drive-thru.

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Cute wine bar and gourmet shop, serving sandwiches, salads and baked goods.

2303 N Augusta St Apt A (Staunton)

Cute wine bar and gourmet shop, serving sandwiches, salads and baked goods.

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Relaxed Italian eatery serving favorites like chicken Parmesan and pizza, plus beer and wine.

2691 Stuarts Draft Hwy (Stuarts Draft)

Relaxed Italian eatery serving favorites like chicken Parmesan and pizza, plus beer and wine.

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Lively spot featuring Belgian waffles (sweet and savory), served all day from breakfast to lunch to dessert.

132 W Beverley St (Staunton)

Lively spot featuring Belgian waffles (sweet and savory), served all day from breakfast to lunch to dessert.

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Traditional American fare & live music in the casual interior of a turn-of-the-century flour mill.

1 Mill St (Staunton)

Traditional American fare & live music in the casual interior of a turn-of-the-century flour mill.

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Old-school drive-in turning out sandwiches & shakes in retro booth seating or delivered to the car.

346 Greenville Ave (Staunton)

Old-school drive-in turning out sandwiches & shakes in retro booth seating or delivered to the car.

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Relaxed, authentic Thai restaurant and B&B, known for the family-style service and crispy duck.

515 W Frederick St (Staunton)

Relaxed, authentic Thai restaurant and B&B, known for the family-style service and crispy duck.

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Pizza restaurant (take-out or delivery available) featuring New York-style pies, cheesesteaks, subs and wings. Customers describe the…

2221 N Augusta St (Staunton)

Pizza restaurant (take-out or delivery available) featuring New York-style pies, cheesesteaks, subs and wings. Customers describe the pizzas as fresh and flavorful.

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Long-running rustic destination dishing up homestyle German specialties amid a lodgelike setting.

19 Edelweiss Ln (Staunton)

Long-running rustic destination dishing up homestyle German specialties amid a lodgelike setting.

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Pizza Luca

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Warm, family-friendly spot specializing in pizza baked in a brick oven along with other Italian eats.

213 N Lewis St Unit A (Staunton)

Warm, family-friendly spot specializing in pizza baked in a brick oven along with other Italian eats.

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Kathy's

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Classic, retro standby with counter seats known for all-day breakfast & other hearty American fare.

705 Greenville Ave (Staunton)

Classic, retro standby with counter seats known for all-day breakfast & other hearty American fare.

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Baja Bean Co

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Colorful branch of a cantina chain serving Mexican standards & tap beers into the late-night hours.

9 W Beverley St (Staunton)

Colorful branch of a cantina chain serving Mexican standards & tap beers into the late-night hours.

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Casual Italian eatery serving pizza as well as pasta, subs and lasagna.

2040 W Beverley St #2916 (Staunton)

Casual Italian eatery serving pizza as well as pasta, subs and lasagna.

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Big Red Barbecue

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Laid-back restaurant serving traditional American dishes such as chicken wings and burgers, plus a BBQ menu.

108 N Central Ave (Staunton)

Laid-back restaurant serving traditional American dishes such as chicken wings and burgers, plus a BBQ menu.

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Relaxed, upscale bistro mixing American-South and Italian cuisine with a wine list and cocktails for casual dining and special occasions.

23 E Beverley St (Staunton)

Relaxed, upscale bistro mixing American-South and Italian cuisine with a wine list and cocktails for casual dining and special occasions.

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Cook Out

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Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

109 George M Cochran Pkwy (Staunton)

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

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Shenandoah Pizza

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Low-key pizzeria & taproom featuring specialty pies & a global beer list, plus weekend live music.

19 E Beverley St (Staunton)

Low-key pizzeria & taproom featuring specialty pies & a global beer list, plus weekend live music.

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Marino's Lunch

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Long-standing, easygoing eatery serving burgers, fries and milkshakes, plus an outdoor jam-session space.

901 N Augusta St (Staunton)

Long-standing, easygoing eatery serving burgers, fries and milkshakes, plus an outdoor jam-session space.

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Casual lunch and dinner eatery dishing up fried fish and other classic seafood dishes, plus a raw bar.

123 W Beverley St (Staunton)

Casual lunch and dinner eatery dishing up fried fish and other classic seafood dishes, plus a raw bar.

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Italian dishes, including pizza, subs, and calzones, served in a laid-back environment.

2576 Stuarts Draft Hwy (Stuarts Draft)

Italian dishes, including pizza, subs, and calzones, served in a laid-back environment.

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Trays of BBQ & other Southern grub served in a cool, rustic setting with beer on tap & patio seats.

117 Apple Tree Ln (Waynesboro)

Trays of BBQ & other Southern grub served in a cool, rustic setting with beer on tap & patio seats.

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Casual, colorful bistro with outdoor seating offering Southern-style American fare & live music.

18 Byers St (Staunton)

Casual, colorful bistro with outdoor seating offering Southern-style American fare & live music.

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Traditional American dishes & buffet meals are the draw at this old-school, family-owned restaurant.

30 Sangers Ln (Staunton)

Traditional American dishes & buffet meals are the draw at this old-school, family-owned restaurant.

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Modern, farm-to-table Southern eatery & bar with upscale urban decor in a historic building.

115 E Beverley St (Staunton)

Modern, farm-to-table Southern eatery & bar with upscale urban decor in a historic building.

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