Regional restaurants in Virginia — boy, are there plenty to choose from! No matter which city, town, or county you’re exploring, you’re bound to find loads of local eateries that will impress. Today’s feature can be found in Gloucester, Virginia, where locals absolutely love the cooking and small-town charm of Olivia’s In The Village. Specializing in seafood, this kitchen is famous for its seafood chowder, fried crabs, and other must-try shareables. Here’s more on why you’ll want to add Olivia’s to your dining bucket list.

Welcome to Olivia's In The Village! Tucked away in downtown Gloucester, this charming bistro will win your heart from the moment you arrive.
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On the menu, you'll find an impressive array of regional fare. That of course translates to delicious seafood and Chesapeake Bay crabs!
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Depending on the season, you'll find a variety of offerings.
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Always check to see what inventive creations the chef has prepared that evening!
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Of course, it's not all seafood at Olivia's. It would perhaps be more accurate to say that this restaurant specializes in comfort food.
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A case in point: this plate of hand-breaded country-fried steak medallions smothered with peppered gravy.
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That goes for the sides, too. Candied yams, anyone?
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Of course, it's more than the food that makes Olivia's In The Village a memorable place to dine. Guests and reviewers report that service is incredibly friendly and accommodating.
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You'll feel like a local here no matter where you may be visiting from!

Have you ever dined at Olivia’s In The Village? What did you think of this fantastic local restaurant? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! For more information, including hours and menus, be sure to check out Olivia’s In The Village on Facebook.

Olivia’s In The Village was a reader-nominated recommendation. If you have any recommendations for delicious places to eat around Virginia, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to fill out a nomination form or follow the conversation on our Only In Virginia Facebook Page.

Need a place to stay while you’re exploring the area? Check out these unique vacation rentals near Gloucester, Virginia. Or, if you’re scouting out more places to dine, we’ve put together a list of 12 of our favorite restaurants in Virginia. There’s something on there for everyone!

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Olivia's In the Village, 6597 Main St, Gloucester, VA 23061, USA