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James Madison University - Off-Campus Dining

Off-Campus Dining:

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Best Pizza

  • Franco's

Best Breakfast

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Best Chinese

  • China Express

Best Healthy

  • Earth and Tea Café
  • Little Grill

Best Wings

  • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Joshua Wilton House

College Prowler Take

The off-campus setting in Harrisonburg gives students a little vacation from the fascinating fresco of on-campus feasting. The ‘Burg’ has its share of chain restaurants, like Chili’s, Outback Steakhouse, Applebee’s, and so forth, but many students tend to frequent and praise local dives more often. Students agree that each restaurant has its own charms; for example, wing night at BW3’s or grilled sandwiches at the Daily Grind. For those who crave sugar like a hyperactive toddler, Kline’s Daily Bar presents a tempting array of ice cream cones and combinations.

On the flip side, off-campus dining can run up your tab and cut down your bank balance. On campus, you need only to walk, and tips are not included—unless, of course, you wish to bravely show your appreciation for the D-Hall meatloaf. Off-campus dining takes more planning than a quick run through the dorm to see who is hungry and doesn’t mind walking across the street to PC Dukes. But once you arrive at your off-campus destination, life is a piece of peanut butter pie, whether you dip into a chain like Applebee’s or call in for free delivery from China Express.

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Anonymous says:

I am a sucker for the chain...

I am a sucker for the chain restaurants like Applebee’s, Chili’s, and Outback. Sometimes, you don’t really know what you’re in for when you try out local places, but I hear that some of them are supposed to be really good. I have gone to Cici’s a couple times, and I really liked it because you can eat a lot of pizza and salad for pretty cheap. BW3’s is really great, too, especially for wings.

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Anonymous says:

I don’t really eat off campus very...

I don’t really eat off campus very much because I don’t have enough spending money. I’ve heard the Little Grill is really good, though, and Dave’s Taverna, too.

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Anonymous says:

There are a lot of good...

There are a lot of good restaurants in town, as well as pubs and steakhouses. BW3’s and Calhoun’s are among the best around.

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Anonymous says:

I don’t get to go to off-campus...

I don’t get to go to off-campus restaurants very much because I’m poor, but there are some good ones. First of all, there are chains like Applebee’s, Red Lobster, Chili’s, Golden Corral, and Outback. Then, there are some really good restaurants around town that are local and have more of their own style. Some of the ones I have been to and really liked are Dave’s Taverna, the Daily Grind, and the Little Grill.

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Anonymous says:

Harrisonburg has a lot of the...

Harrisonburg has a lot of the typical chain restaurants (Applebee’s, Chili’s, and so forth); however, there are some smaller and cheaper restaurants such as Luigi’s, which is a pizza and pasta restaurant that is super cheap. I ate there many times my freshman year, but this year I never eat out. IHOP has good student discounts, though, like half-off for students on certain nights.

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Facts

Student Favorites

  • The Artful Dodger
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Clementine's Cafe
  • El Charro
  • IHOP
  • Kline's Dairy Bar
  • Little Grill
  • Taste of Thai

Other Places to Check Out

  • Cold Stone Creamery
  • Daily Grind
  • Golden Corral
  • Old Dominion Coffee
  • Red Lobster

24-Hour Dining

  • IHOP

Grocery Stores

Food Lion
1021 Port Republic Rd., Harrisonburg
(540) 433-4056

Mike's Food Mart
1050 S Main St., Harrisonburg
(540) 434-7444

Restaurant Listing

Kline's Dairy Bar
Ice cream, coffee
2425 S. Main St.
(540) 434-6980
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

L'Italia Pizza & Pasta
Italian
1039 Port Republic Rd.
(540) 433-1113
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Little Grill
Healthy, home-cooked food, some vegetarian
621 N. Main St.
(540) 433-0961
Price: $15-$20
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Joshua Wilton House
Fine cuisine
412 S. Main St.
(540) 434-4464
Price: $25-$30
It's a restored Victorian house
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Hank's Smokehouse
American
49 Bloomer Springs Rd., McGaheysville
(540) 289-7667
Price: $10-$25
Southern-style restaurant specializing in steaks and seafood.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

IHOP
Breakfast, sandwiches, salads
109 University Blvd.
(540) 438-9251
www.ihop.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Jess' Lunch
American
22 S. Main St.
(540) 434-8282
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday– Saturday 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.

Luigi's Pizza
Pizza
1059 S. High St.
(540) 433-0077
Price: $10-$25
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Taste of Thai
Asian
917 S. High St.
(540) 801-8878
Price: $5-$20
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Thai Café
Asian
182 Neff Ave. W4
(540) 433-2201
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

Woodfired Oven Italian Restaurant
Italian
1550 E. Market St.
(540) 438-9663
Price: $15-$25
Reservations only for parties of six or more
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 12 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 a.m.–11 p.m.

Smokin' Pig
American
56 E. Wolfe St.
(540) 433-3917
Price: $8-$15
Smokin' Pig covers your catering needs, big or small
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m–8 p.m.

New China
Chinese
1727 S. High St.
(540) 574-0598
Price: $5-$10
Specialties include Szechuan, Hunan, and Cantonese dishes
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Outback Steakhouse
Steak, barbeque
261 University Blvd.
(540) 438-0190
www.outbacksteakhouse.com
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

Sam's Hot Dogs of Harrisonburg
American
910 Reservoir St.
(540) 433-8727
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Calhoun's Restaurant and Brewing
American, steakhouse
41-A Court Sq.
(540) 434-8777
Price: $15-$25
Free wireless
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Chili's Grill & Bar
American
1752 E. Market St.
(540) 564-1142
www.chilis.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

China Express Restaurant
Chinese
1031 Port Republic Rd.
(540) 568-9899
Price: $10-$25
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar (BW3's)
American
1007 S. Main St.
(540) 438-9790
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $5-$15
Wings, beer, and sports—all the essentials
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–12:30 a.m.

Applebee's
American
1860 E. Market St.
(540) 438-8121
www.applebees.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

The Artful Dodger
Coffee, cocktails, salads, sandwiches
47 Court Square
(540) 432-1179
www.artfuldodger.org
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Boston Beanery Restaurant & Tavern
American
1625 E. Market St.
(540) 433-1870
www.bostonbeanery.com
Price: $15-$25
Family and kid friendly
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

CiCi's Pizza
Pizza
2035-91 E. Market St.
(540) 432-9099
www.cicispizza.com
Price: $10-$20
Check out the pizza bar for creative pizza combinations! Late-night delivery.
Hours: Sunday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

El Charro
Mexican
1570 E. Market St.
(540) 564-0386
www.elcharrocafé.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

Finnigan's Cove Seafood Bar and Grill
Seafood
30 W. Water St.
(540) 433-9874
Price: $15-$25
It's the only raw bar in town
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Franco's
Pizza/Italian
225 Burgess Rd.
(540) 564-0105
Price: $10-$25
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Earth and Tea Café
Mediterranean
120 S. Main St.
(540) 432-8280
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Clementine Café
Salads, sandwiches, soups
153 S. Main St.
(540) 801-8881
Price: $5-$20
Movie nights with free movie, popcorn, and couches
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-12 a.m.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
American, home-style
121 Pleasant Valley Rd.
(540) 574-3099
www.crackerbarrel.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–11 p.m.

Dave's Taverna
American
95 S. Main St.
(540) 564-1487
Price: $5-$15
Dave's delivers
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m.

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Interested in trying some local home-cooked food? Stop by Evers Family Restaurant, a Mennonite-run restaurant featuring an entirely homemade menu.

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