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Hamiltons' At First & Main, Charlottesville, VA

Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.7 (2427)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
101 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Hunter Harding
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,427 people are saying

Hamiltons' At First & Main 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hamiltons' At First & Main is a delightful dining destination offering "outstanding food and service." Known for its "delicious crab cakes" and "amazing fried oyster salad," this restaurant excels in creating a warm, "cozy atmosphere." Though sometimes noisy, the "attentive staff" and "perfectly crafted drinks" make every visit memorable.
2,428 Reviews
  1. Jerry

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good service. Cool inside, but still felt light and airy.

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  2. Betsy

    Virginia7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Plusses- Interior space was great. Wait staff was attentive and not hovering. Minus- VERY loud. Food- My friend ordered the fish special which she said was very good. I ordered the chicken dish which was a meh. Drinks were good.

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  3. Susan VIP

    Virginia82 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice evening. So grateful we were moved to a booth and away from the kitchen. Highly recommend the fried oysters

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  4. Michele

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restuarant is convenient and accommodating. The service was great

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  5. Tamara

    Southwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the minute we walked in the door the service was on point. Food and drinks were all exceptional. We ordered the halibut entree and the crab cakes- both proved to be delicious!! My favorite choice though was the beet salad- absolute perfection! Yummy espresso Martini for dessert! We would definitively recommend this gem and cannot wait to return.

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  6. CarolynC

    Virginia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service outstanding. Server able to answer questions about ingredients right away or cordially offered to check with the kitchen. Watermelon mint soup so refreshing on a hot day and not too sweet. Mushroom/herb ravioli was outstanding. Raviolis were fresh and the bolognese sauce light and very flavorful--perfect for summer. Very easy to talk/here at beginning of meal but became quite loud as the restaurant filled.

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  7. George

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was awesome as were cocktails. A little pricey given atmosphere which was more than moderately loud.Damion was quite good as server.

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  8. Deborah VIP

    Virginia111 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cucumber watermelon soup was outstanding and perfect for a hot summer day. It was a nice complement with the crabcake sandwich which was packed with lump crabmeat. Excellent food and service as always.

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  9. Paul VIP

    Virginia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in a booth and the noise level was so low we did not have any trouble conversing. The brunch exceeded my expectations especially the cold melon soup.

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  10. Colleen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I so enjoyed my visit to Hamilton and First. The food was delicious. I especially loved the stuff mushroom appetizer. Lastly, the service was first rate

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FAQs

Hamiltons' At First & Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 295-6649.

Hamiltons' At First & Main is rated 4.7 stars by 2427 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Hamiltons' At First & Main

101 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hunter Harding
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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