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1. 1799 at The Clifton

4.5

Awesome(751)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Charlottesville

Booked 7 times today

We are serving a wonderful ala carte menu with many delicious & unique options. We have an award winning wine list, and cocktail menu available as well - ask about our 'smoked' cocktails. Set in a charming and historic house on a ridge overlooking The Rivanna River in Charlottesville, Virginia, 1799 at The Clifton is committed to cooking beautiful, locally sourced food in a warm yet chic atmosphere. Michelin Starred Chef Matthew Bousquet and his team are dedicated to giving you the best of new Piedmont cooking in a special way. Come and explore the offerings of our Chef’s seasonal menus, featuring the bounty of our own organic vegetable and herb garden. We look forward to making your visit truly memorable! Please make any requests on seating preferences, using the reservation notes. We will do our absolute best to accommodate all request based on availability.

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2. The Local

4.5

Awesome(2536)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 39 times today

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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3. Public Fish & Oyster

4.9

Exceptional(2640)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Charlottesville

Booked 45 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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4. Ten

4.8

Exceptional(1094)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Charlottesville

Booked 35 times today

Ten is a modern Japanese tapas style restaurant, centrally located on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. Since 2006, Ten has served a variety of both traditional and original cuisine. Chef Pei Jen Chang sources ingredients from the finest local, regional, and international sea and farm purveyors, and strives to offer fare that will appeal to the gamut of culinary palates. Our bar menu boasts an extensive wine list, an assortment of imported and local craft beers, as well as one of the largest collections of sake in Virginia. In addition, we offer a unique selection of libations, such as hand-crafted Asian inspired cocktails, assembled using inventive, authentic ingredients, or a 'Sake Flight', which allows for the subtle, intricate flavors of three selected varietals to be experienced. The meaning of the Japanese word 'Ten' is 'heaven' or 'celebration', and our highest goal is to create an elevated, adventurous, and intimate dining experie

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5. Black Cow Chophouse

4.9

Exceptional(499)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Charlottesville

Booked 45 times today

Black Cow Chophouse is Charlottesville's spot for steaks, chops, fine wines, modern & classic cocktails and fun times. We feature a huge daily selection of both dry-aged and non dry-aged local and nationally sourced beef, as well as pork, game and lamb cuts. Our beverage program is carefully crafted and our hospitality is second to none. For the budget conscious, visit during our daily happy hour from 4:30 to 6:00 for Charlottesville's best steak deal and discounted drinks.

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6. C&O

4.9

Exceptional(856)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 27 times today

Dinner is served in our mezzanine, bistro and upstairs dining rooms, Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are for dinner only, please. Bar seats operate on a first come, first serve basis, and cannot be reserved.We cannot accommodate parties larger than 10. Due to the layout of our restaurant, we are unable to accommodate pets on our patio.

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7. The Ivy Inn Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3841)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 28 times today

Seasonal Local American Cuisine. We use many local products from local farmers. We are located about a mile west of the University of Virginia campus. Historic old home turned into a restaurant. Three small intimate dining rooms upstairs, one on the ground floor and a large weather protected patio. In the winter the Patio is heated. Family owned since 1995. Special diet needs met upon request.

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8. Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.8

Exceptional(2344)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 14 times today

Contemporary Fine Dining in Charlottesville, Virginia Located in the heart of Charlottesville’s Downtown district, Hamiltons’ is the perfect spot for a delicious afternoon lunch or a romantic evening dinner. A cheerful, cozy atmosphere and attentive service ensure our guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience, be they Charlottesville natives, out-of-town visitors, or University students and staff. We also feature outdoor patio seating seasonally, providing our guests the opportunity to dine amidst the bustle of the Downtown Mall.

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9. Cafe Frank

4.7

Exceptional(333)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Charlottesville

Booked 15 times today

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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10. Maya

4.7

Exceptional(1513)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Charlottesville

Booked 18 times today

Maya is now accepting reservations from 4:30-8:30 Monday through Saturday as well as curbside take out orders during the same hours. Please visit our homepage to see our updated selections daily. Please call if you require a reservation over 8 guests. Seating preferences will be honored based on volume and staffing. Located in the center of Charlottesville Virginia’s Midtown, MAYA serves dinner 6 days a week. Our “made from scratch” menu is prepared daily in honor of the Old Southern Kitchen.

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Chloe
Maine •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food! Such good quality fish it’s buttery and amazing flavor. Chefs choice platter of sushi is Devine. Some of the best sushi I’ve had in the states-comparing to when I went to Japan.
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TenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Charlottesville
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4.8
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JeanVIP
Virginia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was incredibly delicious! Our server was attention and knowledgeable, the food was fresh and over the top satisfying, and we all had an experience we will remember for a long time. Thank you!
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Public Fish & OysterPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Charlottesville
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4.9
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PeterVIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is a regular stop when I have to come into town for work. It’s just hard to get a reservation when the patio is closed (aka the winter!). Always get the filet and it is yet to disappoint (4 times and counting). There sauces are good - but the salt flakes are amazing. Highlights and compliments the natural flavors. Tried some new sides - both excellent. The mushroom ragot was great, but don’t need to get it again. The brussel sprouts were amazing and rivaled the smashed potatoes (my personal favorite). I will definitely be getting them again. If you like steak in a relaxed atmosphere, you will like this restaurant.
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Black Cow ChophousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Charlottesville
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4.9
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PatrickVIP
Virginia •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent all around. Our server was fantastic. Great food and drink.
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The LocalPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Charlottesville
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4.5
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LindaVIP
Virginia •64 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
We had a great anniversary, lunch and beautiful setting with fantastic food and service
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1799 at The CliftonPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Charlottesville
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4.5

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