It is with great anticipation that The Blue Door kitchen & inn has prepared for your visit. As you walk through the Blue Door entrance, we invite you to step into our serene and charming estate to experience upscale casual dining and secluded accommodations in the heart of rural Rappahannock, Virginia.
Our historic Flint Hill estate has much to offer in charm, beauty and elegant simplicity. Chef Andrea has partnered with local farms and markets to fill our kitchen with fresh, seasonal ingredients. We welcome you to enjoy a meal prepared not just with skill, but with "finesse" (the Washington Post).
Our historic Flint Hill estate has much to offer in charm, beauty and elegant simplicity. Chef Andrea has partnered with local farms and markets to fill our kitchen with fresh, seasonal ingredients. We welcome you to enjoy a meal prepared not just with skill, but with "finesse" (the Washington Post).
Services
The Blue Door Kitchen is currently open for dinner Thursday through Sunday. We locally source a lot of our ingredients, so naturally, our menu is refreshed regularly. Come in and enjoy a savory dish, paired with a flavorful wine and maybe even stay the weekend. Please submit your information in an email below, including first and last name, phone number, number of guests and requested time of dining.
Five-acres nestled in the splendid Virginia countryside, bucolic vistas, large, lavish dining rooms, charming gardens, and luxurious accommodations, make the Blue Door the ideal venue for all special events, including an intimate dinner, a corporate event, family gathering, reception or grand wedding gala.
Reviews (10)
John Chesson
Jan 04, 2022
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Lizzi Cochrane
Jan 03, 2022
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Maria I.
Nov 21, 2021
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Lisa B.
Sep 04, 2021
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Jim Koehr
Sep 03, 2021
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I think we’re going to have to try this one again. The first try did not live up to the hype.
To be fair, we started off poorly when it was 85 degrees outside and they required us to sit outside. They said it was because they were under staffed, but that was not obvious.
I missed the dress code memo because I came dressed for a primo restaurant and was the only one not in shorts and a polo - or worse, much worse. Even one of the waitresses had a full sleeve of tattoos.
If they would have let us eat in the air conditioned space of this beautiful property, I’m sure things would have proceeded
To be fair, we started off poorly when it was 85 degrees outside and they required us to sit outside. They said it was because they were under staffed, but that was not obvious.
I missed the dress code memo because I came dressed for a primo restaurant and was the only one not in shorts and a polo - or worse, much worse. Even one of the waitresses had a full sleeve of tattoos.
If they would have let us eat in the air conditioned space of this beautiful property, I’m sure things would have proceeded
Abi O.
Aug 24, 2021
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Excellent attention to detail, gorgeous outdoor setting with string lights across the outdoor tent. Amazing Italian food. I’ve never liked the texture of octopus but this place taught me what it should be like. The freshly made pasta was excellent too. We were impressed by everything we ordered. The owner was very friendly and attentive.
Randall B.
Aug 18, 2021
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First I admit I must be in the minority because the parking lot is almost always full. I have lived 5 miles from this place since it opened, have been once and will not be back.
I talked to folks who either loved it or hated it. I don’t hate it but it is not worth the money. Spend a little more and go to the Inn for an amazing dinner or spend a lot less and enjoy a relaxing meal at Griffin Tavern.
For those who want details; I ordered steak Medium and it came Medium Well. When you are paying these prices those kinds of errors are inexcusable. The wait staff treated us like we were an intrusion
I talked to folks who either loved it or hated it. I don’t hate it but it is not worth the money. Spend a little more and go to the Inn for an amazing dinner or spend a lot less and enjoy a relaxing meal at Griffin Tavern.
For those who want details; I ordered steak Medium and it came Medium Well. When you are paying these prices those kinds of errors are inexcusable. The wait staff treated us like we were an intrusion
Tim Beer
Jul 29, 2021
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We spent the night here on our anniversary! We showed up, not knowing what to expect, but we were immediately blown away! The owner was extremely hospitable, even while emailing me beforehand. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around the property, through their gardens, and hanging out in their gazebo. After that, the room was well taken care of and clean. Overall, it was an excellent experience! We would absolutely go back!
Paul Paolozzi
Jul 23, 2021
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I'm disappointed that we only had a world-class dinner at Blue Door. Next time we'll stay at the Inn to take full advantage of this diamond hidden in the open in Flint Hill. We were accommodated with reservations even though we called on the same day. Our server was Reem, later we discovered she is the chef's wife and we learned so much about the establishment while enjoying our sumptuous meal. The ravioli is a Blue Door signature dish that is simply indescribable. It has a crepe-like texture with a flavor that left us excited to return. The halibut dish was equally delicious. Our dessert choices
Matthew
Jun 14, 2021
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This intimate and cozy restaurant is wonderful for dining inside as well as enjoying their beautiful outdoor dining area. The service is quite good, with servers who are polite and efficient with cleaning up the empty plates so more can come. My water never went below half a glass!
This place is so good, that I make a point to stop every time I’m in town.
This place is so good, that I make a point to stop every time I’m in town.
