Virginia Diner - American restaurant in Wakefield - 408 County Dr, USA

While traveling from Chesapeake VA to Roanoke VA on 460 I kept seeing signs for the Virginia Diner, the pictures of food and desserts did the trick. I entered the town of Wakefield Virginia, the peanut capital of the world. I found the Virginia Diner, which has been in business for over 90 years. It was featured on Diners Drive-Ins and dives. I came to the parking lot and realized there wasn't room for my truck, I took a chance and took the side road behind the building and found a huge parking lot big enough for my truck and maybe three or four others. I made my way to the front door, walked inside and was surprised to find a brightly lit, clean modern dining area that was full of happy people being served by happy people. My waitress Kay, gave me a smile, a menu and took my drink order. I decided I was going to get my money's worth today. There were lunch specials, a la carte and the buffet. I chose the latter and am glad I did. The salad was fresh and the ingredients were normal buffet salad fixings, spring mix, tomatoes, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, slaw, peppers and all the necessary things you need. Kay brought me my 1000 Island. A unique concept, it left more room on the buffet table for fixings and kept it much cleaner with no mess from spillage.+++ Them the fun began, I went back to the buffet to find fresh fried chicken, ham, corn souffle green beans deviled eggs and meat balls in a sweet marinara sauce. I returned to the table to find soft yummy yeast rolls and real butter waiting. 1. Ham, tasty sliced baked ham. 2. Fried chicken, crispy breaded, white meat, soft juicy flavorful(good). 3. Green Beans, cooked just right, flavorful. 4. Corn Souffle, I don't know who invented this dish but it was so good it was like chocolate candy on Christmas morning. 5. The deviled eggs tasted just like my grandma used to make. 6. Meatballs, these were so tasty, so savory, so good. I wish there was some pasta, I even went back to look, but no. I asked Kay about it and she shook her head. I got an idea to make little mini meatball subs with the soft yeast rolls. So Kay brought me more rolls, the meatballs were so good. I went back and got seconds. There was also a baked barbecue chicken that was fall off the bone delicious.... I ate so much of this good food, there was no room for dessert. Now I ain't no Guy Fieri, but I do know good food when I run into it, so I suggest you all run to the Virginia Diner, it's well worth the visit, I guarantee it.

Ordered 2 burgers . Order was wrong. Server took it back to kitchen. Brought it back and it was still wrong. Burgers also VERY small. Not recommended. Server was great and manager handled it but overall would not recommend nor go back. This was our very first and last experience at the diner.

Food was good, portion sizes were great 😃 , I was thrown off by the texture of the spoonbread but the taste was there. It was a full house so service was a bit slow, as to be expected.

Saturday buffet was tasty and the fried chicken got rave reviews. Ruben sandwich was nice. The children's hamburger is extremely small. Can't recommend the brisket. It was tough, not even really a sandwich, very little meat. Carrot souffle is very interesting but really a dessert. Not a side. French fries were mushy. Onion rings were all breading and very salty. Will go back to try the desserts.

We came there with a large group after my uncle's funeral and the staff couldn't have been nicer to us!! They all had a smile on their face and were very helpful with our group. They explained they were short staffed, but they would do their best! (and they did). The food was delicious!! If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely go back!!

Probably the best smoked brisket of my life. Potato salad as good as my Grams and seasoned green beans you just don't get from restaurants. And homemade Banana Pudding to round out the meal.

A great restaurant we would visit often when we lived in Virginia. Great food, great service, real country cooking and plenty on your plate for a fair price. The buffet selections made a great Brunch in every respect. We would always get some peanuts and peanut brittle in the Restaurant Store , the unsalted dry roasted are the best VA peanuts around. Now that we live in Florida, we regularly order peanuts from their on line store and always have fast reliable delivery with every order. Great place for food and peanuts!

Homestyle cooking, hearty portions with something for everyone. Between the 4 of us: we had liver and onions broiled scallops, and a club sandwich. Fried pickles as an appetizer, and the sides included fries, mashed potatoes, candied yams, spiced apples, and Mac & cheese. I don't think any of us left any food on our plates. We planned on trying dessert but everyone was too full. Wish I wasn't just passing thru: I'd love to come back!