The drive to Mill Street Grill is jazz in itself.
The outskirts of Staunton emit a suburb-inspired, strip-mall buzz but after you pass under the railroad bridge, wind around the giant watering can and drive toward the grain silos and six-story White Star Mill building, the past century riffs before you. Like any great jazz song, Mill Street Grill thrives on both the consistency of its hook and the spontaneity of its improvisation.
The White Star Mill building stands as a symbol of the 20th century, partly due to the fact that its original building materials are still intact. The stones for the foundation were taken from a nearby Staunton quarry, the bricks from a local manufacturer, and the beams from chestnut trees, now nearly wiped out from an epidemic brought from Asia to the United States during the 20th century. Opened in 1890, White Star Mill has housed a flour mill, a feed mill, a storage location, an art gallery, and now Mill Street Grill.
| From the Author: Mill Street Grill, an upscale, yet relaxed restaurant in Staunton, has a personality like no other in the Shenandoah Valley. Like any great jazz song, Mill Street Grill thrives on the consistency of its hook, yet also the spontaneity of its improvisation. Its jazzed up, historical atmosphere mirrors its menu, which ranges from traditional to exotic. On Wednesday nights, Mill Street Grill's live jazz completes the atmosphere, providing the perfect opportunity for customers to unwind while enjoying great food. Whether you want to dine at a place with a family mindset, a Cajun feel, a historical importance or a live jazz band, Mill Street Grill is the restaurant for you. |
The Mill Street Grill
1 Mill Street
Staunton, VA 24401
Hours - 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
(540) 886-0656