For the strict vegetarian, dining out in this area can still be problematic.
Choices are limited and vegetarian-only restaurants are nonexistent on the Peninsula.
However, with a combination of creativity and a willingness to drive, there are a surprising number of possibilities. Probably the best sources of vegetarian meals on the Peninsula are at the scattered Indian restaurants. Both Rajput Indian Cuisine in Hampton and Nawab Indian Cuisine in Newport News and Williamsburg offer solace to vegetarian diners with their imaginative and delicately seasoned selections of meat-free dishes. Culturally, millions of residents of the sub-continent are vegetarian and over the centuries the cuisine has developed a style in which herbs and spices make tasty substitutes for more flavorful meat. Curries, in particular, make delicious vegetarian preparations.