From homemade breakfast pastries to our multi-coursed dinners, we are committed to excellence and exemplary service. The culinary team of our restaurant, located in the historic manor house, work tirelessly to source and use the freshest seasonal ingredients in the creation of every dish.
Dinner at Our Restaurant
During your stay in our historic West Virginia bed and breakfast, indulge in a romantic gourmet dinner at our elegant restaurant for a meal that’s both exquisite to the palate and memorable to the heart. Our Charles Town WV restaurant experience showcases the artistry and skill of our culinary team. For more than 20 years, our chefs have taken pride in creating prix fixe menus using local and seasonal ingredients when available.
Dress Code: Business casual, polished-yet-comfortable. We want guests to feel at ease and enjoy the dining atmosphere.
Meet Chef Jan Van Haute
A native of the picturesque Bruges in Belgium, Van Haute brings more than two decades of experience working in fine dining restaurants. His global experience working at multiple Michelin-starred restaurants will inspire a new culinary culture at the Hillbrook Inn & Spa, infusing his eclectic and prestigious resume into the resort’s sophisticated dining experiences.
Hillbrook features the very finest and freshest of ingredients from local farms. Executive Chef Jan Van Haute has already made his mark at the Inn by infusing Belgian influence into the launch of his new Avant Farm menu. Taste for yourself by making your dinner reservation today!
Current Dining Schedule
Dinner Reservations Available at the Restaurant • 24 hours advance notice is requested for dining reservations
Four Course Tasting Menu $105 per person
Five Course Tasting Menu $125 per person
Six Course Tasting Menu $145 per person
Served every 30 minutes from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday and Tuesday (for in house guests only)
Served every 30 minutes from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday through Sunday
Please see our Special Events Tab for upcoming special dining experiences!
Rejuvenating Gourmet Breakfast • Daily
Valued at $30 per person
Included in your night’s stay!
Served in the dining room between 8:00am and 10:00am daily.
Lunch at Hillbrook
Served Thursday through Sunday between 11:30am and 1:30pm (excluding holidays)
Reservations required
We ask for 24 hours notice to avoid a $25 cancellation charge on dinner reservations
Take a tour of northern Virginia wineries and you will also receive a 10% discount on our premium wine pairing with your meal.
Wine List
Hillbrook Inn & Restaurant has more than a 100-wine selection from the world’s greatest wine regions. Each wine has been hand-selected and specifically chosen to complement our current menu. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass, local wines, aperitifs, and after dinner selections.
At Hillbrook, Food and Wine go hand in hand. Our Beverage Director & Sommelier, Marine Conn, and Chef Jan Van Haute are working closely together to match to perfect wine with the food.
Reservations & Food Restrictions
Reservations
Our beautifully appointed dining rooms at our West Virginia’s bed and breakfast are located in the historic manor house. To accommodate all of our guests and ensure a quality experience, we kindly request that dinner reservations be made 24 hours in advance.
Food Restrictions
Our menus are influenced by market availability and product freshness. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated with 24-hour advance notice.
All prices displayed do not include taxes, gratuities or beverages. Reservations required. Call 1.800.304.4223 for reservations or Request Online.
Two Course Breakfast
Included with your room stay is a rejuvenating two course breakfast! We consider serving you a pleasure. This is nowhere more evident than each morning at breakfast. The heart of our Charles Town, WV Inn is our beautiful breakfast service. Relax in our charming sun porch or dining room over freshly brewed coffee and juice accompanied by baked goods or fruit prepared especially for you in our kitchen. Each morning we seek to provide a creative and delicious start to your day. From classic Eggs Benedict to decadent soufflés and frittatas each menu displays skill and sumptuous fare.
Breakfast Options
TRADITIONAL SIT DOWN: A chef’s choice prix fixe breakfast is served daily between 8:00am and 10:00am in the Main House overlooking Hillbrook’s magnificent grounds. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: A continental breakfast is available if you prefer to dine in the comfort of your suite at the Hillbrook Estate, or at our Farmhouse or Hawthorn companion properties. We will provide our chef’s choice continental menu with complimentary tea and coffee available with the Keurig™ Coffee System located in our guest suites and common areas. Please advise a Hillbrook Inn Guest Services Representative prior to your arrival if you prefer this option.
CONCIERGE SERVICE
We can provide parties or groups with in-house preparation of breakfast* or evening hors d’oeuvres** when the entire Farmhouse and/or Hawthorn property is booked exclusively by one party.
- Concierge Service Breakfast will be priced at $15 per person plus tax, gratuity and a $40 set-up fee.
- Concierge Service Hors D’Oeuvres will be priced a la carte.
- Private chef fee $150.
Please note: Due to liability, guests may not utilize the house kitchens for personal use.
*Our menus reflect seasonal ingredients and are subject to availability. Therefore, please understand there can be changes due to product availability. We hope you enjoy the culinary experience created especially for you!
An agent of alternatives, Erik Bruner-Yang creates space. Through his Washington, D.C.-based concept development company, Foreign National, he offers an alternative: food and space as commons. There exists a constant dialogue of community, culture and progress.
Bruner-Yang’s restaurants are instinctual; contemporary yet habitual, including Maketto, a three-level Asian market with a retail store, coffee shop, and restaurant; and at the LINE DC hotel – Brothers and Sisters, serving American classics from Taiwanese and Japanese points of view; and Spoken English, a standing-room-only space modeled after Japanese tachinomiyas. His restaurants have received numerous accolades, from Bon Appetit magazine’s 50 Best New Restaurants 2018; to Thrillist’s Best New Restaurants 2018 and RAMMY’s Best New Restaurant 2019 for Spoken English.
Born in Taiwan and raised in the States, Bruner-Yang has been credited for introducing D.C. to ramen in 2011 with Toki Underground. He is a multi-James Beard finalist, and was named Starchefs’ Rising Star D.C. Restaurateur 2018. His latest collaboration is as Executive Chef with &pizza and newest Italian & Asian restaurant: ABC Pony in DC.
Four Hands Dinner Series!
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Please join us as we welcome our special guest chef, Erik Bruner Yang.
6:30pm – Hors d’oeuvres and welcome drink in the Tavern (meet and greet with the chefs)
7:00pm – 4 course narrated meal with optional wine pairing
Menu
First Course (Opening Snacks)
Crystal Shrimp Dumplings with Caviar | Raw Hamachi (Kalamansi Sorbet) | Summer Vegetable in Dan Dan Sauce | Oyster (Finger Lime, Yogurt) | French Onion Dumpling | Sour Dough Scallion Pancake | Confit Tomato Rice | Lobster Fish Sauce Hollandaise
Second Course
Scallop Carpaccio with Corn Tempura
Third Course
“Gentse Waterzooi x Taiwan”
Fourth Course
Pandang Custard Filled Profiteroles
$150 per person, due at the time of booking (price does not include taxes, gratuities, or beverages)
Optional wine pairing selected by our sommelier: $65/guest
Due to our limited menu, and the complexities involved with individual and specific food allergies, we cannot accommodate special diets for special event menus.
Receive 10% off your room booking when you book this special dining event.
The Art of Cooking at Hillbrook Inn!
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Culinary/cooking classes at our West Virginia resort are the perfect way to enhance your visit. In each class, you will partake in hands-on preparation while learning from one of our expert chefs. We also provide you with recipes and the chance to enjoy your culinary creations. Classes are held in kitchen at the Hawthorn Estate.
Sous Vide Cooking Class
Want to know what Gourmet Chefs are using to cook your food? This is your opportunity to learn about this new cooking technique that is being used in the culinary world and introduced to our homes. This method is known in the industry to improve reliability and food quality. Sous vide involves slow cooking vacuum-sealed food at a constant, low temperature, locking in flavors for a delicious and healthy meal. Join us in learning to cook like the professionals!
Pastability Class: The Art of Making Homemade Pasta and Sauce
Few dishes are more satisfying than your own handmade pasta. You will learn to make dough for a noodle type pasta and ravioli, along with an accompanying sauce.
Group Cooking Classes for 2 – 10 guests
Available Thursdays & Fridays
12-2pm
$95 per person
Private Cooking Class for 2
Whether you’re a kitchen beginner, food enthusiast, or experienced cook, we can tailor your class experience to learn new skills and have fun in the process. Individuals, couples, or private groups will have the chef all to themselves to learn new skills, try new ingredients, or hone in on specific techniques.
Available upon request
12-2pm
$395 per couple
Contact us for more information 304-725-4223
(Price is based on 2 guests. No discount will be given for a single person in a private lesson. Advance reservations required.)