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Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg, VA

Joshua Wilton House

4.8
4.8
1124 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in an elegantly restored Victorian home in historic downtown Harrisonburg, the Joshua Wilton House is a bed & breakfast and fine dining destination. Executive Chef Tom French uses high quality ingredients sourced from the Shenandoah Valley to create a seasonal menu highlighting our local products . The full service bar includes signature cocktails, craft beers and an award-winning wine list. During the warmer months, seating is available on the outdoor brick patio. In the winter time, warm up in our lounge next to one of the original wood burning fireplaces and enjoy a cocktail before your meal. The Joshua Wilton House is also a private event and wedding venue, so please visit our website or call us for any special occasion you are celebrating!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, American, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (540) 434-4464
  • Website
    http://www.joshuawilton.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tom French
  • Private party facilities
    The Joshua Wilton House is a private event venue for any special occasion or gathering. Whether you are looking for a space for a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration or to host a wedding. Visit our website www.JoshuaWilton.com and click on our private events tab to submit an inquiry
  • Location
    412 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
  • Area
    Harrisonburg
  • Cross Street
    Campbell Street
  • Parking details
    Front and side street parking are the best bet. The Union First Bank lot is open for dinner guests use after 6:00 PM. After 5:00 PM there are open spaces in the municipal lot across Main Street at no charge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Willamette Wine Pairing Dinner

    US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    5 Feb 2025 only
    Enjoy a Five Course Tasting Menu Designed by Executive Chef Tom French paired with beautiful wines from Willamette Valley

  • Valentines Day

    US$25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
    Enjoy our special celebration for Valentine's Day, Thursday-Sunday. The menu is $80/person and includes an appetizer, entree, dessert, and bubbles for each guest. Final menu will be published January 22. Bookings require a $25 non refundable deposit.

  • MAY GRADUATION JMU

    US$25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
    Join us in celebration of James Madison University's May Graduation 2025. Enjoy a prix fixe three course dining experience designed by executive chef Tom French with multiple options of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The final menu will be $75/person. Each reservation requires a deposit of $25/person that applies to the final check. Be sure to select Outdoor or indoor seating. All Outdoor seating will be covered and climate controlled in the event of weather conditions.

Menu

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What 1,124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joshua Wilton House offers a charming and elegant dining experience in a beautifully restored historic mansion. Guests rave about the "divine" food, "exceptional" service, and the warm, inviting atmosphere. Dishes like scallops and filet mignon receive high praise. Perfect for special occasions, this culinary treasure promises an "unforgettable" evening.

1,124 Reviews

  1. George

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very special and perfect place for a very special occasion!!!

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  2. Hugh

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing was terrific ! By far the best restaurant in the valley.

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  3. K

    VIP

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend this restaurant. Everything from the greeting at the door to the service table side in the food was excellent. 

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  4. Victor

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service! The mushroom soup and scallops were divine!

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  5. Amy

    VIP

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant! Food and service exceeded expectations. I liked the atmosphere for the New Year’s Eve party. The piano music was beautiful and added to the ambiance. We met some wonderful people and enjoyed our conversation. Drinks were great and the bar was open all evening. I will definitely attend another party at this location

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  6. Sharon

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The New Year’s Eve celebration ended up being a super quiet, weird type seated gathering. There was no music, no dancing, no counting down at midnight. It didn’t feel like a celebration at all. One room had a piano player and that was it. A few games in one other room and that was it. Finger food was tasty I counted 4-5 different types that were on rotation, very, very small, a bite literally. I had a ginger bread cocktail and it was excellent. That was an experience I just want to forget.

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  7. Andrew

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome evening at Joshua Wilton House! Wonderful Hors d’Oeuvres, great music, a Photo Booth, fun games, and and glass of bubbly when welcoming in the new year! We had a great time!

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  8. Phil

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Most was good except for noice children and changing a diaper on the dining room floor. Not a very good evening.
    Joshua Wilton HouseResponded on 2 January 2025
    Hello Phil, thank you for joining us for dinner for your ninth visit. We are glad you enjoyed the food and the service, and we apologize for the situation with the crying child. We removed the family from the restaurant as quickly as we could when the situation took the turns it was. We are sorry that it hurt your experience. If you wouldn't mind sending us an email or call us, we would love to talk about ways we can make your next visit more enjoyable. Cheers

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  9. Rachael

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my mom to the Joshua Wilton House for her 60th birthday. It was the first time either of us had eaten here. All food was delicious! We had the roasted duck breast and the pan seared scallops. The duck was tender, and the scallops were made in a yummy cream sauce. The desserts were excellent as well. Our waitress was kind and attentive. The house was still decorated for Christmas, which gave it a nice ambience. We’d definitely eat there again!

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  10. Vinh

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed a fabulous meal…. It was my first time dining at the Joshua Wilton restaurant. I will be back for more.

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Joshua Wilton House is rated 4.8 stars by 1124 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Joshua Wilton House

412 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Campbell Street
  • Area
    Harrisonburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–20:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, American, French American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Front and side street parking are the best bet. The Union First Bank lot is open for dinner guests use after 6:00 PM. After 5:00 PM there are open spaces in the municipal lot across Main Street at no charge
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom French
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.joshuawilton.com/
  • Phone number
    (540) 434-4464
  • Private party facilities
    The Joshua Wilton House is a private event venue for any special occasion or gathering. Whether you are looking for a space for a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration or to host a wedding. Visit our website www.JoshuaWilton.com and click on our private events tab to submit an inquiry

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