New River Valley, VA – Virginia Living magazine honored 107 destinations and businesses from the New River Valley in its Best of Virginia 2025 awards for Southwest Virginia. Each year, readers cast their votes for top spots across the Commonwealth’s five regions, celebrating the places that make Virginia special. The strong showing from the New River Valley underscores why the NRV is a natural fit for those who want to truly live like a local.
The Best of Virginia 2025 award winners from Virginia’s New River Valley are listed below in their respective categories.
BEST FOOD & DRINK:
- Best Asian Restaurant – Thai This, Radford
- Best Breakfast/Brunch – Tha’ Dawg House, Pulaski
- Best Fine Dining – Palisades Restaurant, Pearisburg
- Best Italian Restaurant – Sal’s Italian Restaurant, Radford
- Best Outdoor Dining – The Farmhouse, Christiansburg
- Best Seafood – Cabo Fish Taco, Blacksburg
- Best Steakhouse – The Farmhouse, Christiansburg
- Best Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free – Gillie’s, Blacksburg
- Best Specialty/Gourmet Food Shop – The Bread Basket, Floyd
- Best Wine Shop – Iron Heart Winery, Pulaski
- Best Brewery – Eastern Divide, Blacksburg
- Best Cidery – Chateau Morrisette, Floyd
- Best Cocktails – Twisted Liquid, Blacksburg
- Best Distillery – Salty Stash, Pulaski
BEST LIVING & RECREATION:
- Best Annual Charity Event – Cancer, Kids, and Christmas, Narrows
- Best Art Event – Steppin’ Out, Blacksburg
- Best Festival – Steppin’ Out, Blacksburg
- Best Special Event Venue – Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
- Best Family Entertainment – The Floyd Country Store, Floyd
- Best Bed & Breakfast – Lilly Valley Inn, Pearisburg
- Best Historic Site – Mabry Mill, Floyd
- Best Resort – Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke
- Best State Park – Claytor Lake, Pulaski
BEST SERVICES:
- Best Chiropractor – Tuck Chiropractic, Multiple locations
- Best Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Practice – NRV Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Blacksburg & Radford
- Best Pediatric Practice – New River Valley Pediatric, Multiple Locations
- Best Dermatology Practice – New River Dermatology, Blacksburg
- Best Hair Salon – The Hair Loft, Radford
- Best Architecture Firm – Thomas & Litton, Radford
- Best Kitchen & Bath Design Firm – Dublin Home Store, Dublin
- Best Accounting Firm – Darryl J. Gillespie PC, CPA, Christiansburg
- Best Bank/Credit Union – National Bank of Blacksburg, Blacksburg
- Best Car Dealer – Shelor Motor Mile, Christiansburg
BEST SHOPPING:
- Best Bookstore – Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg
- Best Men’s Clothing Store – Garrett’s Menswear Depot, Radford
- Best Children’s Store – Once Upon A Child, Christiansburg
- Best Florist Shop – Northside Flower Shop, Radford
- Best Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitters – Tangent Outfitters, Pembroke
In addition to these top place finishers, 69 destinations and businesses from the NRV were recognized with second or third place awards. Read more about Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia 2025 here.
Discover why Virginia’s New River Valley is A Natural Fit for breathtaking views and instant connections here.
Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.
