Restaurants near Charlottesville Amtrak Station

Amazing food, service and ambiance. Our waiter John was fantastic! Highly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this southern spot. It’s a perfect balance between casual comfort and upscale dining for parents, romantic dates, and intimate gathering with friends. From the moment we walked in, the spacious, inviting dining area and waitstaff made us feel at home. Service was solid from start to finish: attentive and the staff was warm and knowledgeable about both the menu and drink options. The house gose we tried was local and so tartly sparkly and refreshing! After putting in our order, our food arrived in about 10-15 minutes. We started our meal with the fried green tomatoes. It was served with pickled onions and a smear of spicy pimiento cheese. First time enjoying this dish: found it crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with a zesty spicy-ish sauce that paired very well with the rest. The special blackened tuna dish was a pleasant surprise, offering a lighter twist with a summer watermelon salsa. For our mains, the steak was cooked as we asked and paired well with our 2 chosen sides of collard greens and garlicky crispy fingerling potatoes. The shaved brussel sprouts with bacon had just the right amount of crunch and smokiness, while the cornbread, served warm with butter, was the perfect sweet complement! Dessert was also delicious! The chocolate torte cake was rich and indulgent, with subtle notes of hazelnut and a hint of espresso, finished with a unique touch of honey that added an unexpected sweetness. We were disappointed that the vanilla bean cheesecake was unavailable, but the torte more than made up for it! The restaurant’s large, clean bathrooms and overall attention to detail were a nice touch, making the experience feel both polished and comfortable for us. Overall, this spot is a solid choice for anyone seeking a higher-end southern dining experience with excellent service and a lovely, quite intimate atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back to explore the rest of the ever-changing menu!

We visited Charlottesville for our anniversary and were so glad we did. We really enjoyed our dinner at Public and my husband said the oysters were fresh and very good. They have a great selection of whiskey and bourbon that we enjoyed as well. The host was kind and accommodating!

Great food, great service, one of favorites in Charlottesville and beyond!!!

We ate outside and enjoyed the food service and atmosphere