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Cocktail being poured over ice into a glass. - Cafe Frank, Charlottesville, VA

Cafe Frank

4.7
4.7
365 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jay Gutierrez
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • UVA Graduation 2025

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 17, 2025 - May 18, 2025
    Celebrate UVA Graduation 2025 with an unforgettable dining experience at Café Frank. Enjoy a $60 per person prix fixe menu, specially curated to make your celebration memorable. A $30 per person deposit is required to secure your reservation, which will be applied to your bill. Cancellations made at least 14 days in advance are eligible for a full refund. A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties, and reservations are limited to 2 hours to ensure we can accommodate everyone on this special weekend. Book early to secure your spot!
    UVA Graduation 2025 Photo

What 365 people are saying

Cafe Frank reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Frank offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" service and "delicious" cuisine. The atmosphere is charming and French-inspired, perfect for special occasions. Diners rave about the "excellent" cocktails and wine selection. Despite occasional service delays, the staff is "friendly and attentive," making it a top choice for a memorable night out.
365 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    New York City98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience The service, food and presentation are all consistently excellent

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  2. Alicia

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous dinner at Cafe Frank! Dylan was amazing and our food was hot and delicious.

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  3. William F.

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific well thought out menu with attentive service and great bistro vibes

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  4. Claudia

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shoutout to Cassie!!! She was amazing!!! Service was above and beyond and food was AMAZING!!
    Cafe FrankResponded 5 days ago
    We are all pumped to read that you had such a nice time! Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to leave a review of your experience. It means the world to all of us. Jonathan Corey Owner

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  5. Don

    Richmond6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top marks to our server! She was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us good advice. Plus she was exceptionally welcoming when we arrived. The food was excellent; we had the duck and the rockfish. The baked Alaska dessert was out of this world!
    Cafe FrankResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words! Cassie is a rockstar. She was very excited to see your review. We all hope to see you again soon. Cheers! Jonathan Corey Owner

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  6. joan

    Washington DC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We are so glad we tried Cafe Frank and the food was fantastic. The service was great except for waiting 20 minutes for our predinner cocktails. Telling us precisely 2 hours after our res that we needed to leave was abrupt, but it was very busy and a Saturday night so understandable and a not uncommon policy. I suggest to at least let people know when they are seated if they are fully booked and get drinks to them sooner to fit in that timeframe.

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  7. Peter

    Richmond92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal. I hadn't been in over a year and whatever bumps in the road they encountered with a change in chefs have been handled very well.

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  8. Derek

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rockfish was great and cocktail menu is amazing. Great place for a date night

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with beautifully prepared and delicious cuisine. Love the atmosphere!

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  10. Richard

    Richmond16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our fourth visit to Cafe Frank for a quick after-movie dinner of Frito Misto and Bresola and Burrato salad, both excellent. Good, friendly service.

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FAQs

Cafe Frank is rated 4.7 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Frank

317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Street NE
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 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
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