The Hunt Room

Whether or not Richard Nixon set evidence ablaze in its iconic fireplace will likely remain a “Tarnished Truth,” but there’s no doubt that The Hunt Room on the lower level of the magnificently restored Cavalier Hotel captures the magic of a bygone era. Drawing its name—and some of its menu inspiration—from a legacy as a gathering spot for hunting parties, it also feels eminently modern and stylish.

Start with a Smoked Old Fashioned or one of three signature bourbon flights—The Truth, The Whole Truth or Nothing But The Truth. Dig into elevated, farm-to-table Happy Hour bites like Duck Flatbread or Cheese Curds & Pickles. Signature soups like Eastern Virginia Brunswick Stew are don’t-miss as is their legendary Hunt Room Burger with Coastal Cattle Beef, brown sugar and pepper bacon and pimento cheese. Mains are next-level comfort: Lobster Mac, Jumbo Fried Shrimp, Pan Roasted Venison, Citrus Brined Cornish Game Hen or Wild Mushroom Risotto.