In opening seed to tail, we found a way to combine our love of family, food, homesteading, and the beautiful mountains of virginia. we are excited to share our hospitality and cooking with our community as well as be a destination for people traveling through the shenandoah valley. happy farming and cooking!!
-patrick and cody robinson
Restaurant & Market
Seed to Tail is a community focused, neighborhood restaurant. Using the best seasonal ingredients, Chef Patrick and his Team produce a menu full of delicious and nutritious meals. A sandwich shop at heart but so much more as we constantly push ourselves to create new experiences for you.
Our Market is home to groceries, locally made products, fresh produce, and house made meals. We have a selection of grocery staples to fill your cupboard including locally milled grains. In the fridge, you will find a stock of American and European artisanal cheeses. From back in the kitchen, we will be happy to freshly slice deli meats and cheeses for you. Over in the freezer, you'll find all the rest of the components for a delicious meal at home. There are local cuts of meat and fish to take home and cook yourself. Or opt for a prepared meal from our kitchen. But don't forget about those baked goods. From freshly baked bread to breakfast ready cinnamon rolls or cookies for dessert, we have it covered. And if you don't see what you are looking for, just let us know. We either have it hiding in the back or can make or order it for you!
It has been our goal from the start to make our guest feel as if they were visiting a friend's home to share a meal, rather than just grabbing a bite to eat. We are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment. From the many weekly (and daily) regulars, it could be said we are checking that box. But don't worry there is always room for new friends.
Seed to Tail Garden
Where Seed to Tail begins is in the land. Our own backyard is the source for many of the ingredients in the kitchen and products in the Market. We grow from seed (a portion of our namesake) vegetables, flowers, and herbs from spring to fall. While each year we are expanding our production, we rely heavily on partnerships with other local farmers to enhance the procurement of fresh ingredients for our daily menu year round.
Our organic and regenerative approach allows the Restaurant and Farm to feed each other. Soil health is a necessity for growing nutritious vegetables. The chickens play an important part in creating a natural fertilizer for the garden along with their delicious eggs for our family and the Market. The chickens benefit from tasty treats from the Restaurant's food scraps, which are also used in our compost bin and worm farm. This all then feeds back into the soil to help the garden grow the veggies you find on your plate. With pollinating help from our neighbor's bee hives and use of rainwater collection, we hope to keep this symbiotic relationship blooming for years to come.