Downtown Directory / Brunch

Billy Jack’s Wing & Draft Shack

Walking into this restaurant feels just a little bit like walking into a funhouse, but we wouldn’t want it any other way. Chandeliers made out of Mickey’s grenade bottles, old doors hanging on the walls, and a rubber chicken standing guard over the bar are just a few of the things that makes Billy Jack’s Wing & Draft Shack so unique. Known and loved for their famous Sticky Nuggs, fresh fried chicken served with one of their delicious sauces in a Chinese takeout box, Billy Jacks knows food. Here you will find a variety of choices that includes salads, fresh oysters, and house-made donuts. Every Thursday is “Nugg” day where their signature dish is only $4 — not a deal to miss! They also offer weekend brunch with choices like chicken & waffles benedict, biscuits & gravy, and breakfast nachos, as well as unique drink specials like mimosas, Bj’s bloody mary, and frooty tang.  more

Capital Ale House

Craft beer lovers - this is the place for you! An upstairs and downstairs bar offers over 100 draft beers on tap with the choice of table dining, seasonal rooftop patio relaxation or an evening of fun with billiards and darts. Their German-American-inspired menu features sandwiches, entrees, salads and daily specials! more

Clementine & Ruby’s Lounge

Owner Clay Clark's vision for this restaurant was an innovative space that focused not only on food, but also music and art. This concept is infused into every part of the business, from the changing menus and art-lined walls to the band line-up. Clementine always tops the list of great places to see music in town. With two stages for live music performances - upstairs or downstairs at Ruby's Lounge - they bring in local bands and bigger names on a regular basis. more

Jimmy Madison’s Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar

Prepare yourself for a special blend of modern southern cuisine, and premium whiskeys at Jimmy Madison's. Chef Isaac's use of fresh ingredients to create menu items such as fried green tomatoes, a selection of southern burgers, baby back ribs, jambalaya, and more will make you feel like you just landed in The Big Easy. more

Rocktown Kitchen

Rocktown Kitchen is an intimate, farm-to-table restaurant in Harrisonburg, VA serving elevated American cuisine in a casual fine-dining environment. At Rocktown, Chef Kristo prepares a range of menu items pleasing to all, such as their stuffed fresh mozzarella burrata, chicken quesadilla, kale caesar salad, grilled chicken and risotto, jumbo lump crab cakes, New York strip steak, and more. Their drink menu features an extensive wine list with unique and exceptional wines from around the world, and local craft beers as well. more

The Golden Pony

Specializing in scratch-made American cuisine, The Golden Pony offers high quality pizza, burgers, salads, subs and an inspired children's menu. Enjoy pinball machines, an art gallery, an outdoor patio, two full bars and a professional sound stage for live music Sunday-Thursday with DJs on the weekends. Voted Best Music Venue in the Shenandoah Valley by Virginia Living Magazine, you're guaranteed to see local and regional musicians that you'll want to add to your playlist. more

The Little Grill

The Little Grill has been a restaurant in Harrisonburg since the 1940’s, and up until now has continued to work in the direction of localizing their ingredients and cooking food with a conscience. The Collective focuses on vegetarian and vegan meals such as an array of omelets, several varieties of homemade pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, and other breakfast specials, with ethnically inspired foods ranging from Mexican, Mediterranean, and American. The Little Grill also serves meat items, such as their famous local free range chicken burrito for lunch. more

The Texas Inn

The Texas Inn aka “The T Room” – founded in 1935 in Lynchburg, Virginia. World famous hot dogs, burgers, secret recipe chili & the inventor of the Cheesy Western! Proudly owned by the Saunders family, including two JMU grads. #GoDukes! more