Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia 2026
The 2026 edition of Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia list is out and many Harrisonburg’s favorites have made the list! This annual guide is a collection of reader favorites, spanning from dining spots to entertainment venues, inns, and more. Harrisonburg has earned many mentions in the edition, a testament to the city’s vibrant culture and thriving community. With each business carefully chosen by thousands of voters and reader feedback, this year’s list is a true reflection of the best that the state has to offer. For the full list pick up Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia 2026 edition.
Food
Asian Restaurant: #2 Taste of Thai
Breakfast/Brunch Restaurant: #1 Magpie Diner
Burger Joint: #1 Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint
Coffee Shop or Roaster: #3 Broad Porch Coffee Company
Fine Dining: #3 Local Chop & Grill House
Italian Restaurant: #1 Vito’s Italian Kitchen; #2 Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza
Mexican Restaurant: #2 El Charro
Outdoor Dining: #3 Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint
Pizzeria: #1 Bella Luna Wood Fired Pizza; #2 Vito’s Italian Kitchen
Plant-Based or Gluten-Free Fare: #1 A Bowl of Good
Sandwich Shop: #1 Mr. J’s Bagel and Deli
Steakhouse: #1 Local Chop and Grill House
Bakery: 3rd The Bakery at Magpie
Farmers Market: #2 Harrisonburg Farmers Market
Specialty/Gourmet Food Shop: #2 Friendly City Food Co-op
Drink
Brewery: #2 Pale Fire Brewing
Cidery: #1 Sage Bird
Entertainment & Events
Annual Charity Event: #2 Night at the Museum, Explore More Discovery Museum
Art Event: #1 First Fridays of the Valley
Art Gallery: #2 OASIS Fine Art & Craft
Entertainment for Adults: #3 Ruby’s Arcade
Museum: #2 Explore More Discovery Museum
Music Venue : #2 Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
Performing Arts Company: #2 Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
Performing Arts Theater: #3 Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
Travel
Bed & Breakfast or Inn: #3 Joshua Wilton House
Hotel: #1 Hotel Madison
Outdoors & Active
Golf Course: #2 Lakeview Golf Club
Shopping
Children’s Store: #2 Once Upon a Child; #3 Asdelia Mae Boutique
Thrift or Consignment Shop: #1 Gift and Thrift
Fine Jewelry Store: #1 Christopher William Jewelers; #3 James McHone Jewelry
Florist Shop: #3 Blakemore’s Flowers
Men’s Clothing Store: #2 Walkabout Outfitter; #3 Gift & Thrift
Record Store: #2 Rhythm & Vinyl
Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitter: #1 Walkabout Outfitter
Women’s Clothing: #3 The Yellow Button
