Let’s get one thing straight: buffet dining is an Olympic sport, and Virginia is the training ground. You need a strategy, a deep appreciation for gravy, and definitely an elastic waistband. Forget the trends-when the soul calls for pot roast, collards, and a mandatory slice of chess pie, nothing else will do.
I’ve personally driven thousands of miles on this culinary pilgrimage. Here are the 11 Virginia country-cookin’ buffets where the sweet tea flows freely, the butter is mandatory, and every single plate feels like a reunion with my favorite Southern aunt.
Prepare to be nourished.
1. Hometown Grill (Staunton)
Breakfast lovers will find their paradise here, with everything from scrambled eggs to country ham ready to fill your plate. The lunch and dinner spreads don’t disappoint either, featuring meatloaf, green beans cooked low and slow, and cornbread that crumbles just right…