Places to Eat
Dining in Essex
- 314 S. Water Lane
- 804-925-6710
- Discover the rich history of Virginia's oldest tavern, now fully renovated and ready for you to explore.
- 618 Church Ln
- 804-925-6471
- Experience the look and feel of a 1950's ice cream parlor while enjoying a frozen sweet treat!
- 6501 Richmond Hwy
- 804-443-2622
- 1650 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-443-0361
- 1619 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-445-9991
Bella Pizza Italian Restaurant
- 1673 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-443-4912
- Operated by Nicole and Massimo Volo and family, with a history of good Italian food restaurants - modeled after a family restaurant which could be found in any Italian village in the countryside of Italy, and bound in stone walls, red and white tablecloths, and murals reminiscent of Italy.
- Bella's now has an arcade joined to the restaurant for you gaming enjoyment.
- 1810 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-443-3151
- Rappahannock Shopping Ctr
- 804-443-2999
- White Oak Shopping Ctr
- 804-443-6585
- 1616 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-443-4139
- 504 South Church Lane
- 804-443-5225
- We are Tappahannock's first and only coffee house, nestled in a 100- year old renovated house off US 17/360 in Essex County. Java-Jacks is the fruition of years of dreams and inspiration. Coffee house, breakfast, lunch, Wi-Fi, Java-Jacks Coffee House introduces the elegant and essential coffee house style to downtown Tappahannock. Wednesday-Monday:7am-8pm; Tuesday:Closed
Prince Street Cafe at Hobbs Hole
- 1267 Hobbs Hole Dr
- 804-443-2333
- Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-443-3912
- 3078 Howerton Rd, Dunnsville, VA 22454
- 804-514-4485
- Carry out and catering
- 1382 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-443-0132
- Essex Square Shopping Ctr
- 804-443-4515
- 303 Queen St., Tappahannock, VA. 22560
- (804) 925-6100
- NN BURGER is proud to have been voted “BEST BURGER” in both the annual Virginia Living Magazine Reader’s Poll AND the “Virginia Is For Food Lovers Culinary Challenge”. Serving Lunch & Dinner 11AM-10PM Seven Days & Nights
- 1250 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-443-5240
- Roma Italian Restaurant has relocated to a brand new restaurant one block north of the old location - check out the "Sistine Chapel" ceiling with the angels serving spaghetti! Roma's is owned and operated by the Giambanco family who have been in Tappahannock since 1976. Roma's menu offers pizza, subs, pasta, seafood, and steak. Don't forget to try our delicious signature dishes. The Giambanco Family invites you to dine with us.
- 5851 Richmond Hwy
- 804-450-2142 or 804-450-4664
- Segar’s Legacy Event Center, thrives on the concept of family and togetherness. Jean and the late James Segar shared a vision for creating a meeting space that gave residents of the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, and beyond a place where all were welcomed to share a meal and to create memories.
Sheetz M.T.O Subs & Sandwiches
- Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-443-9989
- White Oak Shopping Ctr
- 804-443-6787
- 1631 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-384-8112
- 15344 Tidewater Trail
- 804-443-0400
- 1008 S. Church Lane, Rt. 17 & Dock St. Hoskins Creek
- 804-443-2002
- 1433 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-443-3151
- 1838 Tappahannock Blvd
- 804-647-3883