Half Way House Restaurant A Historic Virginia Restaurant

For anyone that needs a little history lesson, The Revolutionary War took place between 1775 and 1783 as an armed conflict between the British and the United States. What if we told you there was a historic Virginia restaurant open since BEFORE The Revolutionary War? Mind-blowing, right? The Half-Way House Restaurant in Chesterfield, Virginia, has been feeding tired travelers since 1760. Still, today it is one of the most delightful historic restaurants Virginia has to offer.

Since before the Revolutionary War, the Half Way House Restaurant has been a place for weary travelers to rest along their journey between Richmond and Petersburg.

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Built in 1760 on a grant of land from George II of England, this historic Virginia restaurant still stands today, becoming one of the oldest operating restaurants in the state.

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One of the most unique features of the Half Way House, beyond history, is that its kitchen is entirely separate from the house the restaurant is in!

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This iconic Virginia landmark has hosted many famous guests for meals throughout the years, including notable names such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Robert E. Lee, U.S. Grant, and many more.

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The menu is a blend of Americana favorites but with a modern flare.

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Try the specialty of the house, which is a hand-cut filet mignon, grilled in combination with blue water fried shrimp of Chesapeake crab cake.

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The steak and seafood seem to reign supreme here on the Half Way House menu, whether it’s the seafood pasta plate or the smoked pork rib chop. Anything you feast on here will surely wow you in flavor.

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Head on over to the iconic Half Way House Restaurant, a landmark of history and charm in the heart of Chesterfield.

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Have you ever heard of this historic Virginia restaurant? Did you know Half Way House Restaurant in Virginia has been open since before The Revolutionary War? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments section! Also, if you want to find out more about this iconic restaurant in Chesterfield, visit the Half Way House Restaurant website or the Half Way House Restaurant Facebook Page.