smoke free virginia

A listing of local smokefree dining and entertainment venues.

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Fairfax County bans smoking in elevators, galleries, libraries, museums, most theatres, health care facilities, retail stores and food stores with more than eight employees. However, restaurants are totally at liberty to decide whether they will have smoking and/or nonsmoking areas. A nonsmoking area, if it exists, need not have any real separation.

Balduccis Blue Point Grill
600 Franklin Street     (703) 739-0404

Founders' Restaurant & Brewing Company
607 King Street     (703) 684-5397
Restaurant, pub and brewery. German-style beers and hearty meals; the only brewery in Old Town Alexandria.
Opened on March 8, 2003. VERY CLEAN!
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 11 PM
Friday and Saturday: 11:30 AM - 1 AM
Sunday: 10 AM - 8 PM

Monroe's American Trattoria
1603 Commonwealth Ave     (703) 548-5792
Family-oriented Italian restaurant and wine bar.

Subway Sandwiches & Salads
6224 Little River Turnpike
Subway Sandwiches & Salads is now smoke free & has gone green: using recycled products
Thanks to Arnold Lee

Duck Chang's Restaurant
4427 John Marr Drive     (703) 941-9400
Bills itself as the first fully smokefree restaurant in Northern Virginia. Note, its other location, Peking Duck in Alexandria, is not smokefree.
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm / Sun 11:30am-10pm

Luna Grill & Dinner
Shirlington Village, 4024 28th Street South    (703) 379-7173
   Reviewer's comment: You've given my dining out a whole new, vibrant meaning. Now when I eat out, I feel like a restaurant reviewer in disguise (what power, if they only knew who I am!). My antennae are quivering, colors are sharper, tastes and smells more distinct, decor, comfort, and service cry aloud for comment and analysis. I give Luna Grill very high marks. They range from light cuisine such as excellent California style salads to Ye Old American comfort food: one of their most popular lunches is a combo of grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. The tomato soup is homemade great stuff, and the grilled cheese is not on white bread but something else thick, like sourdough. Their turkey platter is really good. You know the usual stuff, thin defrosted slices of turkey breast on crappy dressing, canned overly sweet cranberry sauce and powdered mashed potatos. Well, forget that. They serve really good turkey breast slices over a dressing that looks homemade, with thick chunks of fresh bread bits and what seemed to be apple bits, a small amount of good cranberry sauce, and -it's hard to believe but it sure tasted like - real mashed potatos, mixed with a delicate gravy and chopped parsley. Their menu also says their Eggplant Parmigiana is not fried but baked. I think they cater to a nutrition-conscious crowd which loves tasty food but wants to be healthy, also. I sat in a hard wooden booth, softened by a pillow for my back. Service was friendly. And there is absolutely NO SMOKING anywhere. None.
note: In DC, they are in the Dupont Circle area, at 1301 Connecticut Avenue NW, (202) 835-2289

Madhu Ban
3217 North Washington Boulevard     (703) 528-7184
Indian restaurant.
Tu-Sat 11am-10pm / Sun noon-10pm
Thanks Dora!

Matuba
2915 Columbia Pike   (703) 521-2811
Family friendly Japanese restaurant.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - Crystal City
2231 Crystal Drive, 11th Floor    (703) 979-7275
The Arlington, VA location of this awesome steak restaurant just went smoke-free January 1, 2006.

Saigon Crystal
536 S. 23rd St.    (703) 920-3822
Vietnamese seafood restaurant.

Sunflower
344-A Maple Avenue East    (703) 938-5328
Smokefree Asian restaurant.

Ted's Montana Grill
4300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 130    (703) 741-0661
The entire chain of Ted's Montana Grills are smoke-free.

Joe's Diner
212 North Main Street     (540) 961-4194
Joe's Diner is part of a locally-owned chain. They also have restaurants in nearby Radford and Lexington. Open 24 hours, seven days. Serves breakfast 24 hours. Kids eat free on Tuesday nights. Best hot dogs in Blacksburg; real Southern-style biscuits and gravy. Good jukebox, fresh-ground coffee. Ice cream floats. Completely smoke free. Takes Master Card and Visa.
thanks to Tonia Moxley, travel editor, Destinations (www.roanoke.com/destination)

Mike's Grill
409 North Main Street   (540) 951-7391
Smoke free since January. They have the best burgers. Check them out.

Sims-Mitchell House B&B
242 Whittle Street SW (P. O. Box 429)     (804) 432-0595
answers@victorianvilla.com
Accommodations approximately $75 per night plus tax for a couple. Units are two-bedroom accommodations.

THE WEEKEND BREWER
4205 West Hundred Road
(804) 796-9760 ph    (804) 796-9561 fax
Brewery supplies! All ingredients, equipment, books and charts for brewing beer and wine. The place smells great. Smoking is politely disallowed as the friendly owners believe that things taste better when you have taste buds.

Red Robin Restaurant
13056 Fair Lakes Shopping Center     (703) 502-0334
A chain of "Gourmet Burgers and Spirits" in the US and Canada. Most of their corporate-owned restaurants are already non-smoking. The rest are now also going smokefree (April 2001), including this location. Franchised locations can make their own policy. Red Robin is the home of the Teriyaki Chicken Burger, among other unusual offerings, and bottomless steak fries.

FALLS CHURCH

Samadi Sweets Cafe
5916 Leesburg Pike    (703) 578-0606
Oh, this is such a hard assignment (says our correspondent), but I mustn't shirk my duty. The lunch buffet was delicious and prepared with a light hand. Some of my favorites were a deepfried vegetarian ball with a chickpea base, fluffy rice with almonds, and a salad with cucumber slices and a creamy dressing. On the table is a napkin-covered basket of fresh, very delicate pita bread. The glass cases of pastries had an unexplainable magnetic attraction; the baklava was not to be resisted. [They also ship baklava nationwide!]
As for smoking, the cafe is in Fairfax County and is too small to offer a nonsmoking 'section'. There have been smokers at outdoor tables, but the front door is closed. Since I am nothing if not meticulous about my research I plan to return and check this out. I will persevere - and have more baklava.

Faria's Twin Oaks
14175 Forest Road    434-534-6046
Hours are 5-10pm Tuesday thru Saturday
Fine Dining no t-shirts allowed
Prices range from $13.95 to $25.95
Elegant surroundings excelent wait staff. Very pleasant experience.
Thanks Anne!

Blue Nile Ethiopian Cuisine
1251 Virginia Avenue    (540) 432-NILE (6453)
When you're in the mood for good times, pleasant dining, and great cuisine, Blue Nile Ethiopian Cuisine can't be beat. The restaurant offers a pleasant, inviting atmosphere that is perfect for casual dining with families and friends. The menu features an extensive array of selections, with something sure to please every member of your group. Blue Nile Ethiopian Cuisine also features a professional staff of friendly people, who will ensure that your visit is a pleasant one. Everybody looks forward to seeing you, so please stop in soon!
Open 6 days a week, closed Monday.

Gaetano's Italian Cafe
15191 Wards Road (across from the airport)     (434) 237-5500
Authentic Italian Food Pizza, Pasta and Subs
Thanks Sandy Walton!

The Madison Avenue Deli
3225 Old Forest Road (Forest Plaza West Shopping Center)     (434) 385-5335
We are a New York style deli exclusively featuring Boar's Head Products. We have an outdoor courtyard with a Central Park atmosphere. NTN Trivia and satellite sports inside on 4 tv's. No tank tops or torn jeans, please! Family oriented restaurant with great food! Moderate prices. Great food and fun!
Mon & Tues 11AM - 3PM, Wed - Sun 11AM - 10PM. Summer hours (April 15 - Aug 15) Mon & Tues 11AM - 3PM, Wed - Fri 11AM - 10PM, Sat & Sun 1PM - 10PM.

Remington Grill
4026 Wards Road     (434) 237-8200 Sandwich Shop
Thanks Sandy Walton!

Ryan's Family Steakhouse
2623 Wards Road     (434) 237-5069
Thanks Sandy Walton!

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
1960-A. Chain Bridge Road     (703) 442-8384
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse is a national high-end steakhouse in the OSI restaurant group (Outback, Carraba's etc.) in Tyson's Corner. Over 100 wines by the glass and the standard steakhouse fare. This is one of the only restaurants in the Tyson's area that is completely smoke free, bar and all. It is a business/casual restaurant that has 2 large and beautiful private dining rooms and is right on par with Capital Grille and The Palm, minus the cigar and cigarette smoke.
Thanks R. Willcox!

Second St.
115 Arthur Way Newport News 757-872-7887
(and 140 Second Street Williamsburg, 757-220-2286)
"It is the only smoke-free bar I am aware of on the VA Penninsula. The food is great and the service is extremely fast." -- says a customer

Steve and John's Steakhouse
12835 Jefferson Avenue    (757) 877-5230
Tu-Sun 11am-10pm

RICHMOND

A beautiful and historic city. Sandra Luckett, a Richmond artist, painted this picture.

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Acacia Restaurant
3325 West Cary Street     (804) 354-6060
Upscale Carytown bistro that has become an institution. Great food! & friendly staff good wine list and french press coffee. Chef/ owner Dale Reitzer won Best New Chefs in America 1999 by Food and Wine Magazine.

Coppola's Delicatessen
2900 West Cary Street
Very good sandwiches, beer and wine. Sidewalk tables outside.
Thanks Dan!

Cuisines
9502 West Broad Street     (804) 747-1000
Restaurant. Prices are very moderate. Food is well-prepared and service is prompt. They do catering also.
Thanks B. Sumner!

Grafiti Grille
403-B Ridge Road     (804) 288-0633
Excellent, innovative food. Revamped menu every couple of months. Always 1 vegetarian item. Booths, tables & a lovely bar. All smoke free. They provide an outdoor seating area for smokers. (Sez a staff member: I have to tell you, I have never worked at a place where the "teamwork" is superior. I love all my coworkers. Love is in the air.) What more do you need to know?!! Go there!

Hana Zushi
1309 E. Cary St.    225-8801
Lunch & dinner, Tuesday-Sunday. Around the corner from Shockoe Espresso. The only good sushi restaurant in Richmond. They have a (pricy) sushi bar, regular seating, and a tatami area. They are housed in a big old building that contains other businesses. You must pass through a corridor before entering the restaurant, but there is no smoking in there either. Patrons are (rarely) seen smoking out on the sidewalk.

Harvey Hardware
815 West Cary Street    (804) 648-5279
8-5 weekdays, 8-noon Saturday
Small, friendly hardware store. No stale air in there.

Homemades by Suzanne
10 South Sixth Street    775-2116
Pleasant restaurant with fresh-cooked soups and salads & carryout.
(also a location in Ashland)

Jason's Deli
6209 Forest Hill Avenue    (804) 323-9390
All locations of this chain are smoke-free. Wide menu, great food, great salad bar, free dessert ice cream, spacious, and a great environment for a casual meal.
Thanks Craig Rupert!

Johnson's Grill & Restaurant
1802 East Franklin Street     (804) 648-9788
Popular luncheonette with fresh-cooked meals and desserts, take-out also available.
Mon-Sat

The Melting Pot
9704 Gayton Road     (804) 741-3120
Completely smokefree. Make sure you make reservations. dress code is Business Casual. Price range is $31-50

Nick's Roman Terrace
8051 West Broad Street     (804) 270-2988
Great Italian and Greek food, as well as seafood and steaks, at reasonable prices. And some of the best homemade bread in town. Good service too!
Thanks Craig Rupert!

Nile Ethopian Restaurant Cafe
309 N Laurel Street     (804) 225-5544

O'Toole's
4800 Forest Hill Avenue
Completely smokefree restaurant/pub
A casual venue with a lively bar. Wide menu, good food and reasonable prices.
Thanks to Craig Rupert!

Perly's Restaurant
111 East Grace Street     (804) 649-2779
Breakfast & lunch place; sandwiches and really good chili, according to a local resident.
Thanks Rachel!

Robin Inn Restaurant
2601 Park Avenue     (804) 353-0298
They serve excellent pasta, seafood and steaks at bargain prices.
They went smoke free a year ago on January 1.
"Pasta, seafood, steaks and more at bargain prices in a casual environment, and excellent service from their down to earth and friendly waitstaff. A little known, longstanding jewel in Richmond's Fan District!"
Thanks Craig Rupert!

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery
140 Shockoe Slip     (804) 648-3734
Located in the touristy, historic cobblestone Shockoe Slip area, down by the River. The buildings are beautiful, the area is safe, and houses a variety of corporate and retail businesses. This particular place is in the heart of the district, in a cul-de-sac. They serve the best coffee in Richmond, roasted on the premises, also bagels, baked goods, soups, and sandwiches. The staff is your predictable pierced, tattooed, and dressed all in black scenester. They draw an eclectic crowd. They close at 3 on Sunday, but are open as late as midnight most other evenings. Smoking is allowed in the outdoor area. A lovely fountain adds to the ambience.
Thanks Sandra!

Sunset Lanes (AMF bowling alley)
6540 West Broad Street    (804) 282-0537
Sun-Thurs 9pm-12am

Strawberry Street Cafe
421 Strawberry Street    (804) 353-6860
Fun environment, one of the best salad bars in the city, great bar, great food, good specials and great service. Located in the Fan District. Highly recommended.
Thanks Craig Rupert!

World Cup
26 N. Morris Street    804-342-1021
Coffee & tea shop located in an old car repair shop (I think), when the weather is nice they open the sliding bay door for fresh air. Free wireless internet and one stationary computer with internet free for everyone to use. Smoke free patio. In the fan near VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University).

Montano's
3733 Franklin Road    540.344.8960
Smokefree inside only. One of few in Roanoke - trendy award winning place. High end bar and restaurant

On the Rise Bread Company
303 Market Street    (540) 344-7715
This little bakery is a well-kept secret, but the word needs to get out. There is absolutely no smoking in the establishment. Bread is always fresh baked in huge loaves and so reasonably priced it seems unfair to the bakers. The best thing they have done is start a little lunch service from 11:30am to 2pm on weekdays.
  They make gourmet pizza (fresh, handmade crust) with such delicious combinations as feta, spinach, and artichoke and rosemary, tomato, and provalone (get there early -- they sell out fast).
  They also sell sandwiches (deli selections -- turkey, ham, etc.) served on their incredible European-style rolls, finished with homemade feta garlic dressing (used in place of mayonaise) and incredibly fresh veggies. Chips served on the side, all for under $5. Good iced tea.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ( lunch 11:30am - 2pm ) / Sat 8am-4pm
Thanks Tonia Moxley!

Trio
315 Market Square    540.904.5887
High end wine bar and restaurant, smokefree inside. One of few in Roanoke - Very posh and trendy

Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant
203 22nd Street     (757) 513-6330
Established 1982, located in the oceanfront area of Virginia Beach
Live entertainment nightly
Offering relaxed, casual dining (seafood, beef, homemade desserts)
101 International Beers. Wireless internet.
Open 7 days a week year 'round.

Thanks to Dave Swartz!

Bangkok Garden Restaurant
4000 Virginia Beach Blvd    (757) 498-5009
Thai cuisine.
Mon-Fri 11am-10.30pm / Sat 11am-11pm / Sun 5pm-10.30pm

Crocs 19th Street Bistro
620 19th Street    (757) 428-5444
One block from the VA Beach Convention Center. "Coastal casual cuisine with a twist."

Second St.
140 Second Street Williamsburg, 757-220-2286
(115 Arthur Way Newport News 757-872-7887)
"It is the only smoke-free bar I am aware of on the VA Penninsula. The food is great and the service is extremely fast." -- says a customer

Yorkshire Steak and Seafood
700 York Street     (757) 229-9790
5pm-10pm daily

Smoke Free Restaurants in Arlington
A project of the Arlington County Civic Federation.

The Dancers Corner
A list of shag, swing, lindy, Cajun, disco and other social dance opportunities in the DC Metro area (DC, Maryland, N. Virginia). The smokefree venues are noted.

DC Dance Net
Another dance site - reviews mention whether an event is smokefree, and a number of them are. Caters to the DC metro area as well as reaching up and down the east coast.

Non-Smoking Restaurants in Central Virginia
Mark Myers' own new (Dec. 2001) local site for Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Danville, Lynchburg, etc.).

Potomac River Jazz Club
For fans of 'trad' jazz and swing. They often have nice outdoor concerts. Friendly to non-smokers.