Ralph Sampson's ATR

3.7

320 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 422-8093
Website
http://www.americantaproom.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
973 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

NYE at Ralph Sampson’s American Tap Room!
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with a slam dunk dining experience at Ralph Sampson’s American Tap Room! Enjoy a delicious 3-course menu featuring Fried Chicken, Blackened Salmon, Cheesecake, and more! Add a festive touch with J Roget Bubbles for just $15. Make your reservation today and start 2025 off in style! 🥂
Tip-Off the New Year with Brunch at Ralph’s! 🏀
Dec 31, 2024 only
Start your New Year’s Eve off right with our Ballin’ Brunch Buffet, served from 10 AM to 3 PM for just $25! Whether you’re fueling up before the UVA vs. NC State game or watching all the action right here, Ralph’s has you covered. 🧡💙 Pair your meal with Beer Buckets, Bloody Marys, “Mimosas on Replay” with 99¢ refills, OR our festive Holiday Cocktails. Reserve your table today!
New Year’s Day Ballin’ Brunch Buffet at Ralph's
Jan 1, 2025 only
Kick off 2025 with a win at our Ballin’ Brunch Buffet! Join us on New Year’s Day from 11 AM to 3 PM and enjoy all your brunch favorites—all for just $25! Keep the celebration going with Beer Buckets, Bloody Marys, and “Mimosas on Replay” with 99¢ refills. Make your first meal of the year unforgettable—reserve your table today! 🥂

What 320 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Lively
Charlottesville
Innovative
Charlottesville
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ralph Sampson's ATR offers a mixed dining experience with standout brunch options and "great service." Patrons praise the "comfortable and casual setting" and "excellent" pub fare. However, some diners report inconsistencies in food quality and service. Notably, the weekend brunch and Thompson Restaurant Week menu receive high marks for value and variety.

320 Reviews

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Howard
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greeted and seated quickly. Good food and pleasant server.
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Kim
Detroit
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food is good and service acceptable (had to look for our waitress a few times but she was super accommodating once we found her). Continue to be disappointed that the buffet servings—while delicious—are quite small and are not replenished often enough (taco fixings but no tacos/tortillas? Only one cheesecake put out between 10:30-12:15?) We went because we had coupons…not sure we will return for the buffet again.
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Wally
Richmond
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The cheesesteak my significant other ordered had burned and dry steak and very little steak. The fries were OK. My iron steak was overpriced and bland. The cost was over $40 and we drank water. The couple with us ordered a hamburger that looked huge. His Mac and cheese with a side of collard greens was bland. Overall, we wanted to try this restaurant. Now we have done that but there is nothing to bring us back. There were very few customers for 6 pm Saturday night. The bright spot was our server Emers, who was simply fantastic and above average.
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CRYSTAL
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Loved the atmosphere but the food was less than impressive. This place has so much potential - don’t let it fail because of the subpar food.
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Debbie
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had excellent service! Our office enjoyed the food and collegiality shared. Thanks for making our holiday celebration special.
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Kathy
VIP
Richmond
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was very polite and attentive. The kitchen/ food was fair. Slow…
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John
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service at Ralph's house was top notch! The host, and waiter were incredible personable and went out of their way to ensure that my parents and my wife enjoyed their dining experience. The manager also introduced himself and went out of his way to ensure that we had a great time! You should check out Ralph's ATR!
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Kim
Detroit
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food itself and service was good, however for the money I expected more buffet selections. Also, the quantity of the food at the buffet was quite small—one small bowl of cut fruit for the entire place, for example, and a bowl of about 15 boiled shrimp (we arrived at opening so it wasn’t due to being eaten). Finally, i had to tell our waitress that there were no more plates at the buffet, and our plates were never cleared while we were eating.
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Steve
Detroit
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing brunch experience at Ralph Sampson‘s ATR today. The food on the brunch was either cold or lukewarm. Pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs none of it was hot. We arrived at 10:25 AM for a 10:30 reservation so the food should’ve been hot with the restaurant opening at 10 AM. No carving station as advertised. We inquired and were told that the lightbulb that heats the meat was burned out. Instead, they had ham that had been cut up in the kitchen and was in one of the warming trays….dry and lukewarm. The service was so so. Only two other tables occupied so they were not busy. Not one inquiry about refilling my ice tea. For $35/person we expected more. This was our first time dining here and, unfortunately, will be our last!
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Deborah
VIP
Richmond
106 reviews
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend the weekend brunch. Many high quality food choices. Great value.
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FAQs

Ralph Sampson's ATR does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Ralph Sampson's ATR is rated 3.7 stars by 320 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

973 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.americantaproom.com/
Phone number
(434) 422-8093

Ralph Sampson's ATR

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

NYE at Ralph Sampson’s American Tap Room!

Tip-Off the New Year with Brunch at Ralph’s! 🏀

New Year’s Day Ballin’ Brunch Buffet at Ralph's

Menu

What 320 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ralph Sampson's ATR offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ralph Sampson's ATR restaurant rated?

Is Ralph Sampson's ATR currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information