New American Restaurants in Madison, VA

“Had an amazing experience at Early Mountain Vineyards — definitely a winery worth making a special trip for in Virginia. The wine, food, and service were all outstanding, and the level of hospitality honestly reminded me of dining in Japan: attentive, warm, and very detail-oriented.

The winery itself is beautiful and located near Shenandoah National Park, with a relaxing atmosphere and gorgeous scenery. I can absolutely understand why many people consider it one of the most beautiful wineries in Virginia.

The fish & chips completely surprised me. The outside was perfectly crisp while the fish inside stayed incredibly tender. The biggest surprise was the potato cake paired with caviar — it sounded unusual at first, but the combination worked amazingly well, especially with the sauce tying everything together.

Dessert was also memorable. The lemon flavor was bright and intensely refreshing — the first bite almost “woke me up,” but somehow it became more enjoyable with every bite.

I’ve also heard their soft-shell crab and steak are fantastic, but I was already too full to try more this time. Definitely saving those for my next visit. Overall, this was such a relaxing and unexpectedly impressive dining experience.“