On the tiny main drag of Sperryville, Thornton River Grille has lots of character and good food, too. There’s a rustic feel to the dining room, with wood walls and tables, barn-red floors, and curtains in the windows. But modern-rustic. Recently-renovated and well-maintained rustic. Our kind of rustic.
A covered deck upstairs is a nice option for dinners in warm weather, Fridays-Sundays.
A well-rounded menu offers a little something for everyone. Thai-style preparations using lemongrass, lime and coconut milk show up with mussels and shrimp appetizers ($9); crab cakes ($28) come with fried lavosh and basmati rice; the beef tenderloin ($29) is topped with tarragon butter; grilled salmon ($18) is accompanied by a shaved fennel salad. Lunch specialties include the braised corned beef Reuben for $10 (brisket is braised in-house) and the $9 cheeseburger, with beef that’s ground fresh each day. We liked the Grille Salad ($13) with a generous portion of mixed greens and smoked turkey breast, served with pecans, goat cheese and cranberries.
Virginia wine is well represented on the menu, with nice choices from Linden, Barboursville, Glen Manor, Chester Gap, Gadino, Naked Mountain and Rappahannock.
Stop by the Sperryville Corner Store next door to pick up a bottle to take with you. Or visit the wineries themselves - Gray Ghost, Narmada, Unicorn, and Gadino are all within a few miles.
Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am – 3 pm for lunch and 5 – 9 pm for dinner. Sunday brunch between 10 am and 3 pm, and dinner from 5 – 9 pm. Reservations suggested for dinner and brunch.
3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville
(540) 987-8790
Tags: brunch, dining, dinner, lunch, restaurant, Sperryville, Thornton River Grille
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