901 W. Marshall St.
648-1300
theblacksheeprva.com
Second Place: Garnett’s Cafe
Third Place: Café Caturra
It’s no wonder the Black Sheep always has a line at lunch; the creative menu swings from the cardinal salad of beets, pickled red onions and dried cherries, to the heart-stopping CSS Virginia battleship with fried chicken livers. And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise, but plenty of people who lunch at Black Sheep actually eat from the breakfast menu, which is served till 2 p.m. every day. Garnett’s Cafe is that rare luncheonette where you can find a Dagwood of a sandwich served with creative sides such as black-eyed pea salad and a surprisingly good glass of wine. Café Caturra is especially popular with ladies who lunch, who appreciate the lighter side of a midday menu.
