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Birdhouse, Charlottesville, VA

Birdhouse

5.0
5
8 Reviews
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
711 Henry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Birdhouse is a cozy restaurant in the Rose Hill neighborhood of Charlottesville, a short walk from the downtown mall. We serve local free-range, organic chicken and simple, seasonal sides and small plates.
Birdhouse has a fun, eclectic wine list and a full bar.
We also have a super cute patio with outdoor seating!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room that can accommodate parties of 6-12 people. If you are interested in Birdhouse hosting your larger group get in touch.
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Cross street
    Albemarle Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 8 people are saying

Birdhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

5.0
5 based on all time ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

8 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully rich and delicious food. Simple menu and lovely staff.

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  2. CharlotteR

    Austin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birdhouse is the epitome of community. It’s like going to your neighborhood trattoria down the street. The food is so comforting, drink list great and the people are just the best.

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  3. BriceKrispy VIP

    Dallas21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences in Charlottesville.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic small restaurant with a simple menu of great food.

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  5. KellyL

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent wine/spirits selection. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. We will definitely be back soon.

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  6. ThomasW

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The space is very nice, with a comfy feel. Very simple decor, but it works. The roast chicken -which is the star of the show - was fabulous, tender, juicy and flavorful. The sides I had were fantastic - the Mac and cheese (in a style suited for grownups) was great and the white beans were perfect- cooked and seasoned just right. I had a white wine - can’t remember the name- that was well suited to the chicken, and reasonably priced. It came with a fabulous salad, with a yogurt-like sauce on the side, in addition to well-done vinaigrette. Sounds odd, but it worked, and was quite memorable. Also, the bread (no charge) was quite good. Dessert was an olive oil cake (comped!) with whipped cream, as light and subtly sweet as you could hope for. A simple, but extremely well executed meal, made with excellent fresh and mostly local ingredients. Everybody on the staff was attentive and pleasant and clearly proud of what they are serving. They should be. The Birdhouse is just blocks downtown In Charlottesville, but in an unlikely area for a restaurant, that is mostly industrial. It look very modest from the outside, but inside is warm and rustic, with some mighty good food. Parking was fought out from and well-lit. One of the best meals that I have had in Charlottesville in quite a while, and at half the price (or less) of some of my downtown favorites. I’ll be a regular.

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  7. Katie VIP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I lived in Charlottesville for 2 years and never came across this place. It’s in a less frequented area, but easy to get to. Our server was so kind and when one of our sides was taking a while to come out, she offered us another side to try. Overall, really cute vibe inside and great food! Definitely check it out.

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  8. YoungGrasshopper VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great find in downtown Charlottesville —-as one would expect of a restaurant that only does one thing the chicken was outstanding but my hot tip of the day is try a couple of their craft cocktails they were very fun and delicious and off the beaten track and the posole was good enough to pass the test of this former New Mexican

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Birdhouse is rated 5 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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711 Henry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Albemarle Street
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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