Best Restaurants in Harrisonburg
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Harrisonburg
These nine locally owned Harrisonburg restaurants cover a range of cuisines, from Thai and Indian to Mediterranean, Cuban, pizza, and contemporary American. Addresses, websites, and current operation were checked against restaurant pages or recent restaurant listings; descriptions summarize those pages and reviewer coverage.
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Clementine
153 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Clementine is an independently and locally owned downtown restaurant serving American, Southern, and Asian-influenced food. Reviewers mention its varied menu, vegan options, cocktails, and music and events.
Local Chop & Grill House
56 W Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Local Chop & Grill House is a downtown steakhouse in the renovated City Produce Exchange building. Its website describes a menu featuring local ingredients, while reviewers and local coverage highlight its steaks and locally sourced food.
Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza
80 W Water St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Bella Luna is a downtown restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, salads, and sandwiches. Its own site emphasizes farm-fresh ingredients, and local restaurant coverage notes the wood-fired pies and gluten-free crust options.
Taste of Thai
917 S High St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Taste of Thai is a family-owned restaurant serving Thai food in Harrisonburg, where it has operated since 1999. Local coverage recommends it for hot and spicy Thai food, and its official site confirms the address and current operation.
Rocktown Kitchen
217 S Liberty St #101, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Rocktown Kitchen serves elevated American food in a casual fine-dining setting and offers lunch and dinner. Its current website lists evening service Tuesday through Saturday, and OpenTable provides the restaurant’s address and diner rating.
Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant
231 S Liberty St, Ste 100, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Illyria is a downtown Mediterranean restaurant whose menu draws on Albanian and Balkan family recipes. Reviewers praise its fresh, creatively prepared dishes, and the official website confirms the Harrisonburg address and current service.
Taste of India
498 University Blvd, Ste D, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Taste of India is a sit-down Indian restaurant serving lunch and dinner in Harrisonburg. Reviewer coverage describes its Indian menu and vegetarian options, and the restaurant’s ordering site lists the address and current hours.
Magpie Diner
85 W Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Magpie Diner serves diner-style breakfast and lunch in a converted service-station building. Local restaurant coverage describes a changing menu with classic diner fare and seasonal items, and the diner’s website lists its address and current hours.
Cuban Burger
70 W Water St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Cuban Burger is a Harrisonburg restaurant serving Cuban food and burgers at its downtown location. Reviewers describe attentive service and authentic Cuban food, and the restaurant’s website confirms its address and current operation.