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A photo of 1799 at The Clifton restaurant

1. 1799 at The Clifton

4.6

Exceptional(782)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Charlottesville

Booked 7 times today

We are serving a wonderful ala carte menu with many delicious & unique options. We have an award winning wine list, and cocktail menu available as well - ask about our 'smoked' cocktails. Set in a charming and historic house on a ridge overlooking The Rivanna River in Charlottesville, Virginia, 1799 at The Clifton is committed to cooking beautiful, locally sourced food in a warm yet chic atmosphere. Michelin Starred Chef Matthew Bousquet and his team are dedicated to giving you the best of new Piedmont cooking in a special way. Come and explore the offerings of our Chef’s seasonal menus, featuring the bounty of our own organic vegetable and herb garden. We look forward to making your visit truly memorable! Please make any requests on seating preferences, using the reservation notes. We will do our absolute best to accommodate all request based on availability.

2. The Local

4.5

Awesome(2587)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 13 times today

UVA Graduation Weekend: May 17-19: Please see experience listed belowCome visit and experience The Local!We believe everyone should experience meals that feature delicately prepared fresh local ingredients in a great atmosphere. In our corner of the world, everyone's a Local. EAT, DRINK, & BE LOCAL.Note that when selecting outside, you will be in a covered area.

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3. Black Cow Chophouse

4.9

Exceptional(566)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Charlottesville

Booked 29 times today

Black Cow Chophouse is Charlottesville's spot for steaks, chops, fine wines, modern & classic cocktails and fun times. We feature a huge daily selection of both dry-aged and non dry-aged local and nationally sourced beef, as well as pork, game and lamb cuts. Our beverage program is carefully crafted and our hospitality is second to none. For the budget conscious, visit during our daily happy hour from 4:30 to 6:00 for Charlottesville's best steak deal and discounted drinks.

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4. Public Fish & Oyster

4.8

Exceptional(2716)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Charlottesville

Booked 37 times today

Public Fish and Oyster serves only the freshest and responsibly sourced seafood. We believe in the complete dining experience and our knowledgeable staff is eager to provide you with the best dining experience Charlottesville has to offer.

5. Palladio

4.6

Exceptional(578)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gordonsville

Booked 4 times today

The elegant balance we value in wine, the quality of celebration inherent in its welcome, inspire palate harmonies that are Virginian in resources and Northern Italian in perspective, in country dining of vivacity and refinement. Here the estate of wine is inhabited at its most seamless and complete, sustained behind the scenes by the rarest collaboration of colleagues gifted in cuisine, viticulture, horticulture and service. Luxury on-site accommodations available at our 1804 Inn and Cottages. For additional information, please visit our website www.bbvwine.com.

6. Ten

4.8

Exceptional(1121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Charlottesville

Booked 23 times today

Ten is a modern Japanese tapas style restaurant, centrally located on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. Since 2006, Ten has served a variety of both traditional and original cuisine. Chef Pei Jen Chang sources ingredients from the finest local, regional, and international sea and farm purveyors, and strives to offer fare that will appeal to the gamut of culinary palates. Our bar menu boasts an extensive wine list, an assortment of imported and local craft beers, as well as one of the largest collections of sake in Virginia. In addition, we offer a unique selection of libations, such as hand-crafted Asian inspired cocktails, assembled using inventive, authentic ingredients, or a 'Sake Flight', which allows for the subtle, intricate flavors of three selected varietals to be experienced. The meaning of the Japanese word 'Ten' is 'heaven' or 'celebration', and our highest goal is to create an elevated, adventurous, and intimate dining experie

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7. Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.7

Exceptional(2402)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 7 times today

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.

8. C&O

4.9

Exceptional(903)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 13 times today

Dinner is served in our mezzanine, bistro and upstairs dining rooms, Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are for dinner only, please. Bar seats operate on a first come, first serve basis, and cannot be reserved.We cannot accommodate parties larger than 10. Due to the layout of our restaurant, we are unable to accommodate pets on our patio.

9. Près Des Prés

4.8

Exceptional(19)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Gordonsville

Booked 1 time today

Join us in the dining room for a French inspired three course tasting menu experience for a base price of $71. Reservations required and as we are a very small restaurant we do have a 24 hour cancellation policy.The owner of Près Des Prés, Andrew Pearson, dreamed of opening a restaurant in Gordonsville because of his love for the town and its people. This is a family operated establishment so you will find Andrew’s wife Lauren and daughters serving guests some evenings. Our restaurant filled a hole in the town for a more high end and French dining experience. Chef Abigail Duck runs our one (wo)man kitchen. She aims our menu to feature seasonal, interesting, French inspired dishes. Prés is located in the heart of Virginia wine country, located very near Charlottesville, UVA, Orange, Keswick , and Woodberry Forest. Can’t get a reservation? Join us at Prés Bar for our extensive tinned fish menu, chef specials, summer courtyard and custom c

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10. The Ivy Inn Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3911)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 18 times today

Seasonal Local American Cuisine. We use many local products from local farmers. We are located about a mile west of the University of Virginia campus. Historic old home turned into a restaurant. Three small intimate dining rooms upstairs, one on the ground floor and a large weather protected patio. In the winter the Patio is heated. Family owned since 1995. Special diet needs met upon request.

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Wendy
Virginia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
AMAZING AS ALWAYS!!! Chef(s) and staff are unmatched!
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Black Cow ChophousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Charlottesville
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4.9
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RogerVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really nice vibe. The sushi is extraordinary, beautiful aesthetically and taste.
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TenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Charlottesville
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4.8
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Scott
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Celebrated UVA graduation with family - another wonderful meal and superb service.
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Public Fish & OysterPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Charlottesville
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4.8
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Rennie
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent dining experience, good service, good food, good value.
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The LocalPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Charlottesville
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4.5
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Derek
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
The whole experience was amazing. The drinks and the food were so thoughtfully prepared. The amuse-bouche set the stage for the culinary delight we were in for. We’ve eaten at a lot of fine dining establishments and this easily makes it in our top five. Thank you for the amazing experience and the thoughtful touches to help us celebrate our anniversary.
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1799 at The CliftonPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Charlottesville
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4.6

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