Virginia Diner

The Virginia Diner has been a refuge for folks who like down-home cooking ever since Mrs. D'Earcy Davis served hot biscuits and vegetable soup to hungry customers way back in 1929. In those days, the little diner was a refurbished Sussex, Surrey, and Southampton Railroad car.

As the business grew, so did the restaurant, with dining room after dining room added on to accommodate a growing list of satisfied customers. Today the Virginia Diner™️ has been replicated and the old railroad car has become a legend, but its quaint atmosphere has been faithfully preserved and is still reflected throughout the restaurant.

Try our world-famous peanuts!
The Virginia Diner opened in 1929 as a refurbished railroad dining car along a dusty highway in southeastern Virginia. Established in the heart of Virginia peanut country, it was only natural that Virginia peanuts ended up on the menu. Today, Virginia Diner super extra-large Virginia Peanuts, seasoned nuts, and chocolate candy confections are available for home delivery across the country.