29 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Afton

“I visited Valley Road Winery with four of my girlfriends, and we had the most fantastic time. The setting is absolutely beautiful—peaceful, scenic, and perfect for sipping wine and sharing laughs. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and we felt right at home from the moment we arrived.

A special shout-out to Ann, who was so fun and incredibly accommodating—she made our visit extra memorable. We also enjoyed meeting two of the co-owners, Barbara and Stan—it was such a treat to chat with them and learn more about the winery’s story.

Their Cab Franc was my personal favorite—smooth, flavorful, and We’ll definitely be back!“

“Ive been there twice after a backpacking trip and I love the service, food, views and beer“

“Great wine and outdoor seating! They’re very dog friendly, but I wished they enforced the on leash rule a bit more. We had our dogs on leash and two dogs off leash ran off to greet us. One of our dogs doesn’t react well when off leash pups run up to them. And we had to physically pull the new pup off ours, and the dog owners weren’t even near by. I think they were the owners dogs or the owner knew them well. They were very sweet, but I wish the rules were either enforced for everyone or there was an off leash area.
But again, the wine was good, the staff was very friendly, and the environment was nice to sit outside. Recommend!“

“We came by for an afternoon tasting and it was perfect! The atmosphere, especially in the pavilion, was wonderful and the views of the mountains and vineyard were gorgeous. The wine was great and we left with a few bottles. We brought our pups and the staff were very sweet and gave them treats. And we brought a picnic - I recommend bringing your own food. Their selection is nice but it’s a little small, so if you really want a spread of nosh food, bring your own. Definitely recommend this winery!“

“LOVE Wildmandan Brewery! The craft beers are delicious and there’s always something new to try! Great atmosphere and Terry and Dan are the best hosts!“

“We had an amazing experience when we visited Flying Fox. Tralyn was so informative and pleasant. We spent about 2 hours with her and left with 6 bottles of wine. We can't wait to return. We Left there and moved on to Veritas Vineyard for lunch. (Sister winery)!!😋☺️😁“

“This is a must visit winery in the Charlottesville area. It is one of the most beautiful vineyards I have been to. They have a great selection of wine and the staff was very friendly!“

“I was raised in Miami, FL where I had a variety of Cuban food in the city’s most popular Cuban restaurants. I was surprised and impressed with the quality of the Ropa Vieja, plantains, Moro’s (black beans and rice cooked together), ham croquettes, and the best homemade Flan at a restaurant. The owners are from Cuba and are lovely people who maintain a spot-free commercial kitchen and use quality ingredients at a reasonable price. The Ropa Vieja had depth of flavor and wasn’t swimming in oil or salty like it is in so many places in Miami. Bay leaves, cumin, garlic, created a savory dish with such tender beef a knife wasn’t required. The sweet plantains were plump and tender which means fully ripen plantains were used to make the perfect “Maduros”. The ham croquettes reminded me of the best I had in southern Spain - fluffy and utterly delicious! We finished our meal with flan which was another delicious offering we were not expecting as most restaurants don’t offer the original, homemade recipe. We will definitely be back for more!“

“Stumbled upon Whistle Stop Grill and the Stoney Creek Freedom Fest this weekend. We had their Maple bacon burger and it was so good we had to get a second one the next day for lunch. I definitely recommend trying.“

“Blackberry Festival was so fun and if you missed it, you best plan to attend next year! Multiple vendors with many awesome products for sale… the BBQ was AMAZING, “Live Music” was amazing, and even more importantly, some of the best wine choices Virginia has to offer!“

“this place was great experience“

“A truly hidden gem! We were visiting from DC and was looking for some Asian food. Found this place on Google and decided to try it. Wasn’t expecting much for an Asian food restaurant in a small town but it ended up to be top 5 Thai restaurants I have ever had.

The green curry was very tasty and at the right level of spicy. (most Thai restaurants didn’t cook food spicy enough even though it says two pepper spicy or more)

The clay pot was so great and was not something you’d find in any Thai restaurant.

Pineapple fried rice and pad see wee also were very solid. Also highly recommend the lychee iced tea - not too sweet and very flavorful.

My only complaint is the beef was a bit chewy which is often the case in most Thai restaurants.

The place was also decorated very well with very decent service.“

“This place is a rare gem. Creates an atmosphere that brings you back in time to breakfast at your grandparents. Food is so well cooked and comes out fast no matter how busy. Staff are always lovely! Makes you feel at home no matter which part of the world you come from. I used to live in Waynesboro, but moved to NH three years ago, but still try to come here at least once a year!“

“Enjoyed our Sunday with our pups as well due to the great discounts they have on Sundays now! Matt was a wonderful server with the best manners I’ve encountered lately. Highly recommend the Parmesan truffle fries and the new Lunar lager!“

“This is my very first time visiting a winery for a wine tasting activity with my family and I'd say the experience was wonderful. We went here late afternoon and got some red wines to try. I literally have no idea that red wine has different variations and so, because of the wine tasting we did, I found out my preferred type and it was enjoyable! The wines are amazing!

The whole King Family Vineyards offers such a cozy place with lots of wines to choose from. They also sell frozen treats, souvenirs, clothing and more. The staff are nice, too.

I've got to see people hanging out and having fun, enjoying a beautiful day around the vineyard. Some folks play some polo, too! This place is really beautiful because you see so much greenery and mountains around that makes this place the perfect spot to relax and unwind.“

“Smoked Kitchen and Tap jumped in to help us out with catering for our wedding after we ran into an issue with our original caterer. Everything was absolutely delicious, especially the BBQ tofu and the sauces! We seriously can't thank them enough for saving our wedding dinner!“

“The Department of Pediatrics at UVA had an absolutely fantastic experience hosting our department holiday party at Pro Re Nata! The venue was warm and inviting, the setup was seamless, and every detail was thoughtfully executed. Special thanks to Nora, the event coordinator, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her organization, professionalism, and friendly demeanor made the planning process a breeze. From the decor to the accommodations, Nora and the team exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Pro Re Nata for any event—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Fabulous place to spend an hour or a whole afternoon. The tasting room is cozy and the grounds are breath taking. And the wine...whether white or red,you will find a favorite. One of our favorites is the Screaming Hawk Meritage. highly recommend!!“

“Best brewery in the lower Shenandoah Valley. There are several other good ones, and I can think of elements of the experience that are superior elsewhere. But the BEER is best here. And that's why you go to a brewery.

Food is good as well. They have really upped the music venue space, so you can have excellent beer (or cocktails) and tunes. And their loungey/ gaming space is tight, which means our kids love it here too.“

“Absolutely beautiful late afternoon at Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm. The Carriage House 2019, Delicious!!!“

“they have the best Chinese food that I've ever tasted. I highly recommend them.“

“We hosted a rehearsal dinner at Restoration Hall and Event Tent tonight, for our son and his bride to be. It was wonderful. Everything was set up and ready to go on time. The buffet dinner was set up and ready at our requested time. The servers were attentive and professional. We could not be more pleased. Dawn and her staff were so easy to deal with in the planning stages leading up to the event. Thank you all for making our special occasion so successful.“

“Smith Skillet was amazing! Quick service, delicious food.“

“Really enjoyed this place went on a Friday night where they had a live DJ playing , food and drinks reasonable priced there’s enough stuff to do that. You’re not confined just to the club side of Bottles . You can also go outside and do all the games and I think there’s two karaoke places really enjoyed it..“

“Hands down the best catfish I have ever had. The BBQ was great. The mac and cheese was the closest to homemade I have ever had. And Jamie was fantastic! So glad we drove down here to celebrate!“

“Literally once a week fave spot. ❤️“

“Staff was friendly and helpful while we were using the meeting room for a birthday party. Top notched customer service!!!“

“Always great service, excellent food, tons of it and very reasonable prices!“