Cafe Frank

Name: Cafe Frank
Address: 317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22902-5233
Telephone: (434) 825-9496
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

330 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Café Frank is a vibrant, intimate Franco-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar on Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. We can't wait to serve you!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 825-9496
Website
https://www.cafefrankcville.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Jay Gutierrez

Location
317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233
Neighbourhood
Charlottesville
Cross Street
4th Street NE
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 11015 on E Water St at 3rd St SE
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlottesville
Best Service
Charlottesville
Best Ambience
Charlottesville
Innovative
Charlottesville
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Frank delivers an exceptional dining experience with its expertly prepared dishes and outstanding service. Guests frequently praise the "high-quality food" and "creative cocktails." The intimate setting is perfect for special occasions or casual evenings. While the menu is limited, it consistently "exceeds expectations," making it a must-visit in Charlottesville.

330 Reviews

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Gene
VIP
Richmond
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's as if a nice little bistro from Paris was air-dropped in Charlottesville. A splendid dining experience with a superb menu, smartly chosen wine list, and a great location. Staff is just super and the chef outdid himself with the seafood offerings.
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Al
Richmond
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Everyone went all out to make it a very special Birthday dinner! A terrific place for a special dinner!
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Mark
VIP
New York City
95 reviews
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great. Wonderful food. Lovely presentation. Great service.
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Delp
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cozy cafe on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville. Our server Dillon was excellent with just the right amount of attention. The cocktails are a special treat, with a limited but adequate wine list. My duck comfit was perfectly cooked and delicious, as was my wife's halibut. As a result of the brick wall interiors, the noise level was a bit greater than I had anticipated with nearly all the tables occupied. We will definitely return!
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David
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The real deal! A gem of a restaurant nestled on the downtown mall
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Jeffrey
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Virginia Cider dinner was delicious and educational. Excellent service, wonderful vibe, well-paired food and beverage
Cafe FrankResponded on November 23, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review! It was truly a pleasure for us to host the phenomenal teams from Albemarle Ciderworks and Daring Wine & Cider Co. I hope you will come see us again soon! Jonathan Corey Owner
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Amanda
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Expertly curated experience. I have nothing negative to say-the food, drinks, and service were beyond reproach
Cafe FrankResponded on November 23, 2024
It was so great to have you! It's makes Kate and I so happy to hear that you had a great time. Cheers! Jonathan Corey Owner
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Mark
VIP
New York City
95 reviews
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Delicious with beautiful presentation. Great service.
Cafe FrankResponded on November 23, 2024
Y'all are excellent guests, and we always look forward to serving you. Dillon was excited when he saw you on the reservation list. Thank you! Jonathan Corey Owner
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Kelly
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal and experience! Cassie, Kate, Jonathan and Dylan truly made my husbands birthday special. Thank you for a wonderful night!
Cafe FrankResponded on November 23, 2024
We loved having the opportunity to host such a special occasion, and we're all so psyched that you had such a nice time! Thank you so much for the kind review. It truly means a lot to us. Jonathan Corey Owner
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Alix
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wait staff, amazing food, lovely experience.
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Cafe Frank is rated 4.7 stars by 330 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
4th Street NE
Neighbourhood
Charlottesville
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 11015 on E Water St at 3rd St SE
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Jay Gutierrez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cafefrankcville.com/
Phone number
(434) 825-9496

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