Three Blacksmiths in Sperryville: 6 Things to Know Before You Go 

There’s only one seating each night at 7 pm, so your evening is fully planned the moment you book.

Dinner is a 5-course tasting menu that stretches about 3.5 hours, but it never drags. The menu leans creative and super seasonal, and it changes often, which keeps things interesting if you come back (and you will).

We’ve been twice now and already treat it as a yearly tradition.

It’s that good.

Here’s a sample of what you might see on their fall and summer menus:

Our 5-Course Summer Menu

Our 5-Course Fall Menu

Owner Jake Addeo clearly puts a lot of thought into the wine program, and it shows.

You can choose between a standard or reserve wine pairing. We usually split and get one of each so we can try more, which has yet to disappoint.

Expect a mix of bottles from California, Italy, and France.

One thing we love: you can do a “short pour” version of the pairings. Perfect if you’re pacing yourself or playing DD.

For cocktails, don’t skip a pre-dinner drink. The Old Fashioned made with Copper Fox Original Rye Whisky is excellent and worth ordering.

Bonus: You can visit Copper Fox Distillery (I included it in our Favorite Experiences in Sperryville Guide) if you’re making a weekend out of it.

After dinner, they usually offer something seasonal. We’ve had a cozy hot buttered rum in the fall and an amaro in the summer, both a great way to end the night.

If you’re a procrastinator… this one’s going to test you.

Online reservations open 203 days in advance, and yes, it books up that far out. We’re not kidding.

That said, there’s still hope. Join the waitlist. If someone cancels, you’ll get a notification and it’s a race to grab it.

That’s exactly how we scored our fall reservation.

Alright, so what’s a special night at one of Virginia’s best restaurants actually cost?

For us, it landed around $650–700 total, depending on how many “extras” we added (and we definitely added a few).

Here’s how it roughly breaks down per person:

• Dinner: $148
• Pre-dinner cocktails: $16
• Wine pairings: $84 ($56 short pour)
• Reserve pairings: $98 ($67 short pour)
• Post-dinner drinks: $14
• Tax and 20% service: included

Worth it?

For a special date night, absolutely. It’s not an every-month kind of place, but for a memorable night out, it delivers.

Quick note: Prices will continue to rise with food and labor costs. As of 4/2026, dinner is $168, with wine pairings starting around $80+ and reserve closer to $95+. 22% service charge is added.

If you’re coming from Northern Virginia, do yourself a favor and turn this into a full weekend.

That drive back is about 1.5 hours, which is not what you want after a wine pairing and a couple of cocktails. Stay nearby and actually enjoy the night.

We love a good country getaway (we have a full Virginia Getaway Guide on it), and Sperryville checks all the boxes.

There are great options, from walkable rentals to cozy B&Bs within 15 minutes. We’ve stayed at quite a few at this point… safe to say we keep finding excuses to come back to Sperryville.

Here are our favorites:

• Countryside Cottage (14 min away)

It’s a short drive to Three Blacksmiths, right by the river, and run by the sweetest couple (love Zac and Leyla!). You get farm-fresh eggs, total peace and quiet, and you’re about 5 minutes from Old Rag if you’re feeling ambitious.

• Blue Rock (4 min away)

The property overlooks vineyards and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it feels really tucked away. We stayed in the Thornton room and loved having the small outdoor space.

• White Moose Inn (7 min away)

Another conveniently located stay. It’s bright, modern, and the innkeeper does a great happy hour. Our breakfast came from Red Truck Bakery, which is reason enough to book.

• Black Bear Manor and the River Cottage (0 min away)

If you want zero driving, this is it. Both are right in town and an easy walk to Three Blacksmiths. We haven’t stayed yet, but they’re high on our list and look like a great mix of charm with updated interiors.

We used to love the Inn at Mount Vernon Farm (wine hour, hot tub, homemade breakfasts), but it’s unfortunately closed now… still not over that one.

It’s about 1.5 hours from Northern Virginia, so just stay the weekend! There’s plenty to do, and we’ve done this trip more times than we can count.

Here’s what we’d prioritize:

Hiking

• Old Rag: The classic. Tough and 100% worth it for the views. A little over 9 miles and ~5.5 hours. You now need to reserve a day pass March through November, don’t skip that step.
• Mary’s Rock: Shorter, easier, still great views. Around 3.7 miles round trip and took us about 2.5 hours.

Cocktails

• Copper Fox Distillery: Legit whisky and really good cocktails. They use applewood in the process, which is pretty unique. If Three Blacksmiths is using their stuff, you know it’s solid.
• The Francis Bar: Small, cozy, and worth timing your visit around their hours. Sit at the bar and just start working through the menu. They use local syrups, so the flavors get interesting in a good way.

More Food (because you’ll want it)

• Sumac: This is not your average food truck. Wood-fired, hyper-local, and the tasting menu changes constantly. We still talk about some of those dishes.
• Patty O’s Cafe: Casual spot from the famous Inn at Little Washington team. The pimento cheese + carrot cake alone is worth it.

I love a restaurant that has me thinking about my next reservation before I’ve even left the table.

Jake Addeo absolutely nails that. He’s cooked all over the world, from Italy to Hong Kong, and you can taste those influences in a really thoughtful way.

If homemade pasta is on the menu, don’t even hesitate, just order it.

And honestly, what makes it even better is Jake and his wife Sara. They’re some of the kindest, most down-to-earth people we’ve met, which makes the whole experience feel even more special.

We’ve had some pretty unforgettable meals around the world, like Hisa Franko, Maido, The Table at De Meye, and Sushi Sawada, and somehow Three Blacksmiths still ranks right up there with our all-time favorites.

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