Dining at Shoemakers in The Craddock Terry Hotel
Grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a fireside chat with friends in the Craddock Terry’s outdoor courtyard.
If you are looking for a true luxurious, and tasteful dining experience in Lynchburg, look no further than Shoemakers American Grille. Located inside the historic, Craddock Terry Hotel, the once-shoe factory is now a renovated boutique hotel and offers multiple dining options for visitors and residents alike. Here, we are sharing what to expect when staying and dining at the Craddock Terry Hotel.
The Craddock Terry is conveniently located in the beautiful and historic Downtown Lynchburg, where food and entertainment options are all easily walkable. Not to mention, the gorgeous cityscapes and river views not far from where you’ll stay. Take a walk down the Bluffwalk for excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and James River, or walk down Jefferson Street to Percival’s Island to explore our trail system. The Craddock Terry also has bike rentals on site to make exploring easy in LYH!
What to expect
The experience at Shoemakers begins in the courtyard with patio seating, string lights, and fire pits. Inside you’ll find an attentive bar and wait staff mixing delicious cocktails, and offering a superb wine list. Once seated at your table, start with an appetizer from French dishes to seafood fare. Shoemaker’s entrees are all delicious, but they are especially known for their butcher’s block meat options like ribeye or prime cut filet, and for their specialty seafood options like the Icelandic salmon and steamed halibut. But you really can’t go wrong with any of their dishes if you prefer else like the duck breast, or artichoke wild mushroom risotto.
Chef Edwin Scholly works with his staff behind the scenes at Shoemakers
Special food pairing events
Throughout the year, Shoemaker’s and the Craddock Terry offer special wine and food pairing events. These events prove to be a luxurious experience and are usually in partnership with a vineyard, winery, or farm. Recently, they partnered with Pippin Hill Winery, and their multi-course meal was served in conjunction with wines that pair best with each course, from sparkling down to red. With pairings like this, there’s no question as to why Shoemaker’s is listed as one of the Best Places to Dine in Lynchburg by TripAdvisor.
At the helm of these events and the genius in the kitchen, is Shoemaker’s master chef, Edwin Scholly. Scholly, who is from Germany, practiced his culinary skills in France, Germany, and New York before coming to the Craddock Terry. Scholly’s incredible skills make the dining experience one-of-a-kind, and not to mention truly delicious.
Grab pizza and a beer at Waterstone Pizza
Other food options
Besides Shoemaker’s, you can also visit the other dining option connected to the Craddock Terry, Waterstone Pizza. Waterstone is known for its fire-roasted pizzas. Also, on the menu, are salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. This restaurant is located on the lower level of the hotel campus, with views of train tracks, the James River, and Riverfront Park. Waterstone has a great patio for outdoor dining as well. one of TripAdvisors’ top restaurants to visit in Lynchburg.
popular event venue
The Craddock Terry is also a luxury event venue. It’s a wonderful spot for conferences, reunions, weddings, and much more. Host your event in a stunning boutique hotel with historic City ties, the team at Craddock Terry can assist you with everything along the way. You can easily contact them about event possibilities here.