Lynchburg's Healthiest Restaurants!

Lynchburg may be known for its historic downtown and scenic location along the James River, but it’s also a great spot for a variety of dining options. We’ve found some standout restaurants with menus that feature a range of fresh and flavorful foods. Check them out!

Millie's Living Cafe

1701 Enterprise Drive
Lynchburg, Virginia 24502
434-616-3621

Casual cafe offering plant-based and health-conscious dishes, including salads, bowls, wraps, and other wheat-free options. Menu items include Wheat Free Bagels (cinnamon raisin, onion, plain, or berry); Sunkissed Pesto (spring mix, quinoa, roasted chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes, goat feta, and a house-made vegan pesto dressing); Taco Salad (spring mix, seasoned walnut meat, guacamole, house-made chipotle sauce, black beans, corn, served with salsa and a lime); Mediterranean Rice Bowl (brown rice, hummus, tomatoes, cabbage, greens, cucumbers, quinoa, goat feta, served with an olive oil and herb dressing); and Spring Rolls (pumpkin seed tofu, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, spring mix, wrapped in rice paper, served with house-made Thai peanut dipping sauce).

William And Henry Steakhouse

712 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
434-616-4423

Steakhouse located in downtown Lynchburg offering steaks, seafood, and other dinner selections. Menu items include The William And Henry Steak (22 oz. bone-in ribeye, bacon, fig jam); Mediterranean Filet Mignon (filet mignon, jumbo shrimp, steamed broccoli); Rockfish (rockfish, crab meat, PEI mussels, spinach); Filet Mignon (filet mignon, béarnaise sauce, fig and onion sauce, mashed potatoes, asparagus, arugula); and Blackened Ahi Tuna (ahi tuna, blackening seasoning).

Truss Restaurant

2204 Bedford Avenue
Lynchburg, Virginia 24503
434-207-2406

New American restaurant offering chef-curated dishes with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Menu items include Steak + Frites (10 oz. hanger steak, broccolini, house frites, chimichurri); Grilled Venison Loin (celariac fondant, mushroom, local swiss chard, cherry gastrique); Pan Roasted Chicken Breast (roasted new potatoes, broccolini, almond romesco, charred spring onion salsa verde); Rare Seared Tuna (potato gnocchi, avocado, shishito peppers, aji amarillo vinaigrette, salsa macha, sweet tamari); and Crispy Skinned Salmon (local tomatoes, spring greens, Anson Mills rice middlins, red curry and coconut broth).

The Dahlia

2221 Bedford Avenue
Lynchburg, Virginia 24503
434-846-0601

Restaurant serving a mix of seafood, salads, sandwiches, and other American fare. Menu items include Dahlia Signature Tacos (flour tortillas, lime dressed cabbage, tomatoes, corn, red onion, fresh cilantro, Cajun fries, chipotle cream sauce); Wedge (iceberg lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, diced tomatoes); Steak Salad (steak, salad greens); Salmon Salad (salmon, salad greens); and Spiced Shrimp Cocktail (shrimp, cocktail sauce).

Papa Gallo

3405 Candlers Mountain Road
Lynchburg, Virginia 24502
434-219-5820

Mexican restaurant offering tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, salads, and other traditional and modern Mexican dishes. Menu items include Fresa Salad (spring mix, queso fresco, nuts, red onion, avocado, fresh strawberries, tortilla strips); Veggie Quesadilla (zucchini, squash, mushrooms, corn, spinach, crema, honey chipotle sauce); Pollo Relleno (pan-seared chicken breast, sautéed vegetables, roasted tomatoes, honey chipotle sauce, black beans, Oaxaca cheese); Lava Flow Molcajete (ribeye steak, chicken breast, jumbo shrimp, chorizo, green onions, nopal, chile toreado, avocado & Oaxaca cheese in a molten volcanic rock); and Salmon Al Mango (grilled salmon, mango sauce, cilantro lime rice, grilled steamed vegetables).

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