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1. Public Fish & Oyster

4.9

Exceptional(2655)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Charlottesville

Booked 37 times today

Public Fish and Oyster serves only the freshest and responsibly sourced seafood. We believe in the complete dining experience and our knowledgeable staff is eager to provide you with the best dining experience Charlottesville has to offer.

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2. The Conservatory

4.2

Awesome(13)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 2 times today

Inspired by the comforts, legacy, and bounty of the region. Experience a new restaurant and bar concept, specializing in innovative cocktails and small shareable plates flavored by local cuisine. Guests are encouraged to unwind by the patio firepit, sip drinks at the bar, and socialize at leisure throughout the open concept space

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3. Rapture

4.6

Exceptional(225)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Charlottesville

Rapture features playful, farm-to-table Southern cuisine in a swank-but-cozy atmosphere. We have outdoor dining, billiards tables, and live music several nights a week.

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4. Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 2 times today

Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen offers Breakfast and Lunch in a casual restaurant overlooking Charlottesville's Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Our outdoor patio is a perfect place for seasonal outdoor dining!- Breakfast and Lunch- Complimentary Omni Hotel parking

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5. The Bebedero

4.5

Awesome(105)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Charlottesville

Booked 4 times today

The Bebedero is a Mexican restaurant serving a blend of traditional flavors with contemporary fusions. The eatery has a vibrant and energetic ambience and is adorned with bright hues in a chic modern style. The artistic style interiors and friendly staff members make The Bebedero a wonderful place to enjoy the tasty food with background music and southwestern fashion. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating for a more relaxed environment.The Bebedero has a full alcohol bar to enjoy food with drinks. Stew de albondigas, del mar stew, chile relleno, snapper a la parrila and pumpkin seed pipianon are known to be some of the popular entrée menu items. The restaurant also has scrumptious appetizers, kids' menu, shared plates and dessert variety. The Governor's new guidelines require all alcohol service to be suspended at 10pm. You may still sit and dine, but after ten pm no alcoholic beverages can still be on your table.

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6. The Local

4.5

Awesome(2551)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 40 times today

Restaurant Week: January 27-February 2 (pre-fixe menu only - $35pp)UVA Graduation Weekend: May 17-19: Please see experience listed belowCome visit and experience The Local!We believe everyone should experience meals that feature delicately prepared fresh local ingredients in a great atmosphere. In our corner of the world, everyone's a Local. EAT, DRINK, & BE LOCAL.Note that when selecting outside, you will be in a covered area.

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7. The Ridley

4.0

Excellent(520)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Charlottesville

Booked 34 times today

The Ridley is THE destination for upscale-casual dining and fresh seafood offerings in Charlottesville, Virginia. Located within The Draftsmen boutique hotel, The Ridley combines convenience and accessibility with an unparalleled dining experience. As one of Charlottesville’s Black-owned restaurants, the concept pays homage to Dr. Walter N. Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from The University of Virginia and receive a graduate degree from any major, historically white public university in the South.

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8. Birch & Bloom

4.1

Excellent(314)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Charlottesville

Booked 13 times today

We’re captivated by the natural beauty and bounty of Virginia. That’s why our menu is much more than a traditional steakhouse: terrific cuts, of course, complimented by locally caught seafood, sides fresh from the farmers market, and award-winning wine from across the globe. We’re not just for celebrating, and we’re not just a steakhouse: we’re the sophisticated dining experience that every steakhouse wants to be when it grows up. Valet parking is available, free for the first two hours with validation. Street parking is also available without a permit after 5pm daily and on the weekends.

A photo of Bad Luck Ramen Bar & North American Sake Brewery restaurant

9. Bad Luck Ramen Bar & North American Sake Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(73)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creative Japanese • Charlottesville

Booked 8 times today

Slurp some hot fresh ramen, swig some hand crafted sake or craft beer, eat some sushi rolls, and HAVE FUN! Exciting atmosphere with a great vibe, North American Sake Brewery is Virginias first and only sake brewery. We offer a huge selection of craft beer, slushies, seltzers, and a great happy hour! Dine on our famous rice bowls, or try our handmade dumplings. One of a kind place filled with people that are passionate about craft. Outdoor dinning available on our patio!

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10. Ralph Sampson's ATR

4.2

Awesome(333)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 16 times today

BIG FLAVORS FOR THE BIG GAME (FROM THE ORIGINAL BIG MAN)Whether you’re pre-gaming with burgers and wings or celebrating a big win with premium steaks and seafood, our menu has you (and your team) covered. LOCAL EATS, LOCAL BREWS (FROM A LOCAL LEGEND)Proudly featuring “Ralph’s Big Juicy” — a citrusy India Pale Ale made in collaboration with Three Notch’d Brewing Company.“IT’S ALWAYS BEEN A DREAM OF MINE” An upscale sports bar experience years in the making conveniently located in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Avest
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic food, service and ambiance as always. We have been coming here for the past two years and it hits the mark every time. We always get Raw Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, and the mussels in the white wine cream sauce. SO GOOD!
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Public Fish & OysterPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Charlottesville
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4.9
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Dolores
Virginia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 2, 2025
We enjoyed a 3 course meal during Charlottesville Restaurant Week and it was our first time there. We were immediately impressed with the lovely ambience. The server was tops and the food delicious.
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The ConservatoryPrice: Expensive• American• Charlottesville
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4.2
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James
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 21, 2025
Had a reservation for 3 at 6pm. We were seated a few minutes early and had our appetizers within 10 minutes of being in the building. Our Entrees also arrived in a very timely manner, and everything was delicious.
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RapturePrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Charlottesville
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4.6
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Nelson
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Wonderful tradition breakfast with every offering being top quality
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Hillock Neighborhood KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Charlottesville
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3.7
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Clodagh
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2024
It was simply amazing. We celebrated our son’s graduation and everything could not have been better — delicious mimosas, scrumptious chips and guacamole, and main dishes that were probably the most delicious Mexican cuisine we have eaten anywhere. Our grad got a complementary tequila shot that was icing on the cake. Thank you! 🫶🏼
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The BebederoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Charlottesville
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4.5

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