Harrisonburg Eats with Global Flavors | opinion

Now that faculty is in good condition, college students residing in Harrisonburg could also be seeking to eat out within the pleasant metropolis, maybe for an important day like a birthday or anniversary dinner, visiting a good friend or member of the family, and even only a enjoyable night time in Exterior with mates.

Nevertheless, the Pleasant Metropolis is a big place with so many various eating choices, it may be troublesome for the Dukes to determine which one is one of the best. Worry not, as The Breeze has compiled an inventory of various eating places for Dukes to assessment, considering value, recognition and naturally, high quality.

Cuban burger







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Situated downtown, this Cuban-American restaurant serves scrumptious burgers and plenty of different Cuban meals. Though it’s not the most important restaurant within the metropolis, it’s actually very talked-about, and consequently, wait occasions can fluctuate enormously. The restaurant is unquestionably definitely worth the wait as it’s fairly priced with pleasant workers and pretty fast service. If the Dukes make it, they are going to get pleasure from nice Cuban meals and an ideal environment.

Clementine Cafe

In case you’re searching for a bigger, much less crowded restaurant, Clementine Cafe is the right place. With typically dwell music and a full of life environment, the restaurant is a good place to get pleasure from dinner with the household and benefit from the leisure too. Admittedly, the restaurant is on the pricier aspect and may be very widespread within the metropolis because of its downtown location on South Predominant Avenue. Nevertheless, Cafe Clementine makes up for these points in high quality meals and fast service, which I extremely commend.

Indonesian Popuku Café







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If you’d like one thing new, BoBoko Indonesian Café serves high quality Indonesian meals proper right here within the valley. Situated on South Liberty Avenue, the restaurant serves good meals with nice service, though seating and reservations are troublesome to get as a result of its small dimension. Moreover, the restaurant is on the expensive aspect; Nevertheless, the style makes up for it. The Dukes ought to look into this restaurant as a strategy to attempt some scrumptious unique meals with out having to go away Harrisonburg.

Jimmy Madison







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For these searching for Southern-style meals, head to Jimmy Madison’s on South Predominant Avenue. Patrons can get pleasure from hoshpuppies, hen and ham sandwiches, whiskey, and so forth. The restaurant has obtained many good opinions on Yelp and Google, praising its high quality and repair. The restaurant doesn’t settle for reservations, however clients will be placed on a ready listing whereas exploring the historic downtown space. The costs are affordable, which, mixed with the restaurant’s cozy inside and the aforementioned high-quality meals, makes Jimmy Madison an excellent dinner vacation spot for Dukes.

Grilled cheese obsession

Ranked because the No. 1 restaurant in Harrisonburg by Tripadvisor, Grilled Cheese Mania is a regionally owned spot on South Predominant Avenue, albeit on the alternative aspect of campus from Jimmy Madison’s and Clementine Cafe. Whereas the restaurant closes at 7 p.m., which some may contemplate early for dinner as a restaurant, it does serve a wide array of signature grilled cheese sandwiches and soups. The restaurant additionally gives many choices for vegetarians. The restaurant’s recognition could trigger issues with ready occasions, however the high quality of the genuine, savory sandwiches makes up for that and makes it price a go to. The costs are additionally very affordable and save the effort of getting to pay for an costly dinner. Grilled Cheese Mania is a good place to eat and assist native Harrisonburg companies whereas having fun with a singular Pleasant Metropolis staple.

Vito’s Italian Kitchen







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Whereas on the fancier aspect, Vito’s Italian Kitchen gives a eating expertise that permits clients to pattern genuine Italian meals whereas in Harrisonburg. The restaurant is positioned on Port Republic Highway, and is pricey; But it surely’s about what you’d anticipate from a effective eating restaurant. The place is fantastically adorned and serves as a comfy dinner spot with nice opinions. The restaurant’s recognition could make it troublesome for teams to get into, however the restaurant is among the nicer eating places in Harrisonburg and positively price a go to if you may get inside.

All of those eating places promise an unforgettable eating expertise for Dukes. E-book early to discover these culinary gems and savor the flavors of Harrisonburg – there’s a lot to supply.

Contact Matthew Cernems at csernems@dukes.jmu.edu. To be taught extra about tradition, arts and life-style within the JMU and Harrisonburg communities, comply with the Workplace of Tradition on X and Instagram @Breeze_Culture.

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