Rapture

4.6

220 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 293-9526
Website
http://www.rapturerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chuck Shifflett
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties of 15-45 in our banquet room (with a dedicated bar). We can offer a limited or prix-fixe menu, or guests can order off of our regular menu.

Location
303 e main st, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Cross street
3rd St NE
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Live music most Wednesdays.DJs and live bands on the weekends.Dance club on the weekends. Salsa on Sunday nights.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

soup du jour$7.00
ask your server about today's preparation
- bowl$7.00
- cup$5.00
poutine$12.00
house cut fries, brown gravy, pimento cheese, green onion
fried green tomatoes$14.00
corn meal-dusted with whipped goat cheese, bacon jam, chives
fried brussels sprouts$16.00
spicy tomato sauce, alabama white sauce
rapture wings$16.00
sauces: crystal "buffalo", voodoo, calypso rub, lemon-pepper, sesame-teriyaki. served with a choice of bleu cheese or ranch
- Regular 8 pc$16.00
- Large 12 pc$21.00
- Jumbo 20 pc$30.00
hillbilly egg rolls$12.00
pulled pork, mad hatter hot sauce slaw, goat cheese, & bbq sauce
carnitas nachos$17.00
queso blanco, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, avocado crema
classic deviled eggs$7.00
sweet potato hushpuppies$13.00
honey butter, jalapeño jelly

salads

add grilled chicken, fried chicken tenders, blackened shrimp, burger patty, impossible burger patty +$8; rare seared tuna +$12; hanger steak +$14

rapture caesar salad*$10.00
romaine lettuce, parmesan, gluten-free croutons, meyer lemon caesar dressing
rapture chopped salad$15.00
romaine, grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, hard-boiled egg, tomato, bleu cheese, red onion, red wine vinaigrette. **no holds or substitutions, please
southwest steak salad*$17.00
grilled hanger steak over mixed greens, pico de gallo, black beans, tortilla strips, southwest ranch, cotija
autumn greens salad$10.00
pickled beets, asian pear, carrot, dried cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles, candied walnut, fig vinaigrette

mains

shrimp & grits$27.00
meyer lemon broth, asparagus, yellow squash, sweet pickled tomato, smoked butter, over goat cheese stone-ground grits
gumbo of shrimp, andouille, chicken & okra$22.00
served over rice, side of baguette
grilled hanger steak*$29.00
grilled hanger steak, house "A1", mashed potatoes, ham hock collards
lamb & beef meatloaf$29.00
mashed potatoes, brown gravy, glazed carrots
butternut squash ravioli$26.00
in brown butter with farmer's cheese, mushrooms, kale, pine nuts, crispy sage
guinness-battered fish & chips$22.00

sandwiches

all sandwiches come with a choice of side. gluten-free bread available upon request (+$2).

classic bacon cheese burger$18.00
locally pastured, dry-aged beef, bacon & cheddar, on a mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, duke's mayo
papa legba burger$18.00
8 oz locally pastured beef, braised collards, cheddar, "voodoo" sauce, spicy bayou mayo, habañero honey
the pelosi$18.00
pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, red onion, italian dressing, duke's mayo, lettuce, tomato, sweet peppers & hot pepper relish on a sub roll
meltdown$16.00
pimento cheese, provolone, bacon jam, braised ham hock collards grilled on brioche
caesar wrap$13.00
romaine in ceasar dressing, crouton crumbles, parmesan, in garlic-herb wrap
beyond burger$15.00
vegetarian patty on Mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, & duke's mayo
seared rare tuna club$22.00
guacamole, applewood-smoked bacon, & wasabi-mayo on toasted honey wheat *please let your server know if you would like your tuna more well done
marinated tofu bánh mì$16.00
tofu, do chua (pickled daikon radish, red onion, carrots), hummus, sriracha mayo, cucumber, cilantro, on crispy baguette.
fried chicken sandwich$18.00
cheddar, chuck's horseradish aioli, cheddar, lettuce, tomato on mariebette challah roll
- gluten free with rice flour dredge & GF roll$20.00
philly steak & cheese$16.00
provolone, onions, & bell peppers on a sub roll.

sides

house-cut fries$6.00
tater tots$6.00
house salad$5.00
cheesy stone-ground VA grits$4.00
braised collards$5.00
with ham hock
sweet potato fries$6.00
cup of soup du jour$5.00
+$1 as side for sandwich

beverages

coke$3.00
diet coke$3.00
iced tea$3.00
sweet tea$3.00
boylan root beer$5.00
shenandoah joe coffee$3.00
hot tea$2.00
lemonade$3.00
snowing in space cold brew "nom nom"$5.00
barrit's ginger beer$5.00
boylan cream soda$5.00
sprite$3.00
red bull$5.00

What 220 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlottesville
Good for groups
Charlottesville
Neighborhood gem
Charlottesville
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rapture offers a delightful brunch experience with "delicious French Toast and fluffy omelets." The outdoor dining atmosphere is "marvelous," perfect for people-watching on the Charlottesville pedestrian mall. Guests are treated like family by the accommodating staff, and the drinks are "amazing." Overall, a "great dining experience" awaits you at Rapture.

220 Reviews

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Barbara
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food and sitting outside with all the people milling about and musicians playing makes for a wonderful time!
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Jan
Western NC
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately we hit it on a bad night for the crew, kitchen out of most dishes which we ordered and part came after 45 min, along with ‘we’re out of what you ordered’ Servers were rushed and frazzled, food was mediocre and it wasn’t a great experience, we felt so sorry for the staff as obviously something had happened to put them in this state of mind. We were visiting for the weekend so won’t be back to try Rapture again. Hope they get it worked out.
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Charles
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the food was great and staff was very pleasant!
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Nancy
Greensboro
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about Rapture was terrific. The service was prompt, food was delicious and the atmosphere outside was perfect. The only disappointment was the type of fish in the Fish and Chips - tilapia. Yuck. My husband changed his order once our server revealed the fish. But he loved the hamburger he ordered instead.
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Thomas
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Great service! Would definitely go again.
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Gabrielle
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was a pleasant surprise. We picked it for its gluten free options and proximity to a wedding welcome party we were attending after dinner, but it ended up being such a great dining experience! We ate outside for a great ambience and people-watching on the downtown Charlottesville pedestrian mall. The staff was very accommodating to our one year old, who loved his fish and chips kid meal. We also had the gumbo and the tofu banh mi sandwich—both so good! And maybe it’s just cause we hail from Colorado, but the iced tea was amazing. Highly recommend.
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Joyce
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a treasure! We had never been to Rapture, and took friends with us, and all four loved the food and service. We were greeted by the owner, Janet, who could not have been more accommodating, friendly, and efficient. We sat outside and the weather was lovely that day. More importantly, our food was delicious. I’ve often had omelets that are rubbery and tasteless, but Rapture’s are the best—well-seasoned, light and fluffy, and hot (right out of the skillet!). The roasted potatoes were perfect; again unlike some brunch spots, these potatoes were not “stretched” with an over abundance of onions and green peppers. Finally, the bacon was crispy and full of flavor. Great brunch spot!!
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WhitfieldObserver
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, and marvelous outdoor dining on a Pleasant evening.
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TheresaH
Orlando
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Thought we would get dinner menu at 2:30 pm on Sunday but ended up with brunch menu. Food was mediocre and overpriced at best, limited selection and poor quality. I ordered the only thing on the menu that i could eat (a caesar salad with blackened shrimp). The lettuce was browning and nearly too old to serve, the shrimp was scant - 4 pieces - and tasteless - NOT blackened. And despite my clearly stating my aversion to mayonnaise, the dressing had mayonnaise in it. The waiter was kind enough to bring balsamic but even that was tooo mustardy. I ate less than half of my very overpriced salad. My tablemates were less picky than me but overall found their burgers to be pretty meh. I would not eat there again and do not recommend .
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MARSHALLT
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Keep up the good work Rapture.
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FAQs

Rapture offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 293-9526.

Rapture is rated 4.6 stars by 220 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

303 e main st, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

Cross street
3rd St NE
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chuck Shifflett
Entertainment
Live music most Wednesdays.DJs and live bands on the weekends.Dance club on the weekends. Salsa on Sunday nights.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rapturerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(434) 293-9526
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties of 15-45 in our banquet room (with a dedicated bar). We can offer a limited or prix-fixe menu, or guests can order off of our regular menu.

Rapture

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

small plates & snacks

soup du jour$7.00

poutine$12.00

fried green tomatoes$14.00

fried brussels sprouts$16.00

rapture wings$16.00

hillbilly egg rolls$12.00

carnitas nachos$17.00

classic deviled eggs$7.00

sweet potato hushpuppies$13.00

salads

rapture caesar salad*$10.00

rapture chopped salad$15.00

southwest steak salad*$17.00

autumn greens salad$10.00

mains

shrimp & grits$27.00

gumbo of shrimp, andouille, chicken & okra$22.00

grilled hanger steak*$29.00

lamb & beef meatloaf$29.00

butternut squash ravioli$26.00

guinness-battered fish & chips$22.00

sandwiches

classic bacon cheese burger$18.00

papa legba burger$18.00

the pelosi$18.00

meltdown$16.00

caesar wrap$13.00

beyond burger$15.00

seared rare tuna club$22.00

marinated tofu bánh mì$16.00

fried chicken sandwich$18.00

philly steak & cheese$16.00

sides

house-cut fries$6.00

tater tots$6.00

house salad$5.00

cheesy stone-ground VA grits$4.00

braised collards$5.00

sweet potato fries$6.00

cup of soup du jour$5.00

beverages

coke$3.00

diet coke$3.00

iced tea$3.00

sweet tea$3.00

boylan root beer$5.00

shenandoah joe coffee$3.00

hot tea$2.00

lemonade$3.00

snowing in space cold brew "nom nom"$5.00

barrit's ginger beer$5.00

boylan cream soda$5.00

sprite$3.00

red bull$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Is Rapture currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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