Best Restaurants For Lunch In Fredericksburg: Patch Readers

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Patch recently published a survey asking its readers to share their recommendations for the best places in Fredericksburg to take a visitor for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Forty-two Fredericksburg foodies shared their favorite restaurants and recommendations for what to order. The response to our survey was so great that we've decided to split the results into several stories.

We've already published readers' favorite places to go for breakfast and now we're going to look at what lunch spots they recommended.

While survey respondents mentioned 30 different restaurants to go for lunch in Fredericksburg, a handful were praised for their service, the scope of their menus and their signature dishes.

There were so many choices, one reader named Lynn had a difficult time narrowing down which restaurant to recommend.

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"Basilico? Tapa Rio? Petit Auberge? Depends," she said. "Basilico for great sandwich. Tapa Rio for great small plates. Petit Auberge for the lovely quiet atmosphere and great food."

Tanica Butler-Flood was able to narrow the choices to two restaurants.

"I would take my visitor to maybe Sedona or BJ’s for lunch," she said. "Sedona has these Amazon mussels that my husband loves. BJ’s they had some amazing brisket nachos but I don’t think it’s on the menu anymore, also the cookies & cream pazookie is to die for."

Gene Philipp recommended Bubba's Shrimp Shack for the food and economical reasons.

"The $10 Shrimp Special includes 6 extra large lightly breaded Shrimp, fries, hush puppies, special dipping sauce and fountain drink," said Gene Philipp. "Hot and tasty and the rave of locals."

Here's what other Fredericksburg foodies gave as their reasons for recommending their favorite place to eat lunch.

Always Flavored Bistro

"Rita's Reuben is amazing and the Muffaletta is also super tasty and highly recommended." — Michelle Linnell

Basilico’s ...

"Great, fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, and Italian fare. The desserts and gelato are beyond awesome and on display for all to drool over!" — Sandy

Eats Burgers ...

"Very throwback to burger joints in the 60's and they are outstanding; I'd get an Eats Classic with Eats Classic Loaded Fries. Honorable mention for take-out: (don't laugh) Powell's Friendly Market on Lafayette, hands down the best dogs in town. The sign says best hot dogs in town and they are!" — Brad P

FoodE ...

"The Fredericksburger is amazing." — Barbara Edmondson

Harry's Ale House ...

"Love the nachos and their Burger Royal. And they have a great selection of beers." — Sheree

Jimmy the Greek's ...

They offer a wide variety of food and they have several homemade soups to choose from. My husband enjoys their tuna salad sandwiches and loves their fresh fried cod when available. I recommend their Eggplant Parmesan. The Eggplant is breaded and fried perfect, the slices are thick and you can actually taste the Eggplant."

Juan More Taco ...

"The food is amazing consistently! Their chicken tacos, bowls, quesadillas. You can’t go wrong with Juan More." — Melissa Dewgard

"Maggies ...

"Size and taste of sandwich." — Lisa Roarty

Patriot Subs ...

"Patriot Subs for several reasons. Russ offers local color. His subs are always delicious. Top quality meats. Prices are very reasonable. Free games to occupy the kids. The Italian is my favorite." — Susan Purks

The Pig Pitt ...

"Brisket and pork all smoked in house, homemade sides, huge stuffed potatoes, smoked wings, homemade pigskins, I could go on and on, the best around." — Peggy

Sammy T's ...

"They offer vegan options, the spinach fold over, grilled cornbread and fried tofu and broccoli are my go-tos." — Melissa Dewgard

Waylon's BBQ

"The meats are great but the cornbread is the best. — Mark

The following is the full list of Fredericksburg restaurants survey respondents recommended as great places to have lunch.

• Always Flavored Bistro, 610 Caroline St., Fredericksburg Va 22401
• Basilico New York Deli, 2577 Cowan Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse, 1861 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg,VA 22401
• Bubba's Shrimp Shack, 10123 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
• Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, 3722 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
• Courthouse Cafe & Pizzeria, 8955 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
• Doc Rocco's New York Style Deli & Market, 10209 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
• Eats Burgers, 701 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Firebirds, One Towne Centre Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407
• Fish N' Grill, 10908 Courthouse Road, Suite 105, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
• Foode, 900 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Four Seasons Family Restaurant, 10660 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
• Harry's Ale House (Downtown), 601 William St.., Fredericksburg, VA
• Harry's Ale House (West Fredericksburg), 5737 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA
• Himalayan Heritage, 10336 Spotsylvania Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
• Jimmy The Greek's, 3401 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22408
• Juan More Taco FXBG, 826 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Kabob Corner, 1631 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• La Delizia, 10041 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
• Maggie's Subs, 820 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Mi Rancho Authentic Mexican Food, 3400 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
• Pancho Villa Mexican Restaurant, 754 Warrenton Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
• Paradise Diner, 260 Warrenton Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
• Patriot Subs, 1131 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• The Pig Pitt, 1017 Sophia St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Sam's Pizza & Subs, Garrisonville Road #103, Stafford, VA 22554
• Sammy T's, 801 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Sedona Taphouse, 591 William St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Sunken Well Tavern, 720 Littlepage St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Waylon's BBQ, 43 Town and Country Drive #101, Fredericksburg, VA 22405