Holly & Jeffrey
Things To Do in Kilmarnock, VA
Golden Eagle Golf Course
Great golf course with challenging holes. The way the golf course plays into the lush scenery makes it a treasure to play.
Compass Entertainment Complex
Just added in summer 2020, this entertainment complex includes a wide variety of activities. Bumper Cars, Go-Karts, Batting Cages, Virtual Reality, Mini Golf, Ropes Course, Climbing Walls, Arcade.
Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
One of Jeff's favorite spots. Enjoy miles of nature trails or relax on the beach. Try to get there earlier than later as sometimes, the parking lot fills up and you can't park on the street. (The address listed is of a nearby house, the nature preserve parking area will be on your left).
Bay Aviation
I don't know if this is an option due to COVID. That said, if you want to capture the breathtaking views of the Northern Neck and Chesapeake Bay, book a scenic flight from here.
Weekends Fashions
This boutique clothing store will get you yacht-club ready.
Comer & Co Inc
Antiques. There are so many antique places around I put this one up as it is in downtown Kilmarnock.
Good Luck Cellars
This is our favorite vineyard down in the Northern Neck. They recently suffered structural damage to their building due to a tornado but the wine is still there! Not that it matters too much because you will be enjoying your wine outdoors anyways due to COVID.
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard
Great vineyard with great outdoor space.
Merroir Tasting Room
Merroir is another great outdoor spot on the water boasting a large, outdoor dining area. The ambiance is killer here. At Merroir, which is owned by the Rappahannock Oyster Co., you can have Oysters and wine (they have minimal other light fare) on the water.
Tiki Bar and Grill at Windmill Point
Outdoor seating, laid back atmosphere. Just an enjoyable spot on the water.
Stevie's Ice Cream
A local favorite ice cream stand.
Chitterchats
Despite the eye roll inducing name, Chitterchats is a classic ice cream parlor that serves up excellent ice cream. Also a bonus, you can get your ice cream cone to go for a nice walk and view on some of the nearby Reedville docks.
Los Patrones
This is hands down our favorite Mexican restaurant. There are two locations, one in Kilmarnock (walkable from The Best Western) and another near Reedville (15017 Northumberland Hwy). Not only do they have an extensive selection on their food menu (which the food comes back out to the table in record speed), their drink menu has $11, 48 oz margaritas!
Thai Pot - Shabu
Great Thai food.
The Dub Shack
This smaller sized restaurant has become one of our favorites. Good food awaits anyone who dines here.
Lee's Restaurant
Good American cuisine.
Northern Neck Burger
We thoroughly enjoy these burgers. Their menus essentially consists of grilling mainstays. It is true that Holly and I once saw Justin Herbert's doppelganger there.
Reedville Market
Fine dining on the Northern Neck offering seafood and steaks. Located in Reedville on the water. They have a back patio for outdoor dining. Be sure to call ahead as this is a local favorite.
Carried Away Cuisine
This is a quaint specialty gourmet food shop with small-town charm. They sell a variety of foods from pound cakes to sandwich wraps to prepared salads/pasta salads. In addition to their food selection, they have the regions best selection of fine olive oil.
The Crazy Crab
This place is great and has all the basics you will love. It has a local feel and you dine right on the water and have a great chance of seeing some boats dock up to stop in for lunch. This restaurant also has outdooor seating.
Cockrells Creek Seafood and Deli
I love this place. If you like good, fresh seafood, or the best chicken tenders basket as I do, this is your place. It is a no frills seafood deli that serves its purpose. Eating is best enjoyed outdoors on their picnic tables overlooking that water. I try to boat up to the dock and run in for food every year when my friends are in town. Get there early before the fresh crab cakes are gone!
Eckhard's
A more upscale dining experience. Eckhard's features a mixture of cuisine featuring German, Italian, and inspired seafood dishes.
Virginia ABC
Well, because you might just need to stop by.