Cafe Frank

Name: Cafe Frank
Address: 317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22902-5233
Telephone: (434) 825-9496
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (386)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Café Frank is a vibrant, intimate Franco-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar on Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. We can't wait to serve you!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 825-9496
Website
https://www.cafefrankcville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Jay Gutierrez

Location
317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Cross street
4th Street NE
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 11015 on E Water St at 3rd St SE
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Restaurant Week - Summer 2025
Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
Join us for Cville Weekly's Summer Restaurant Week. We will be offering a three-course menu priced at $45 per person with a portion of the proceeds from each meal sold going to benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Optional beverage pairings will be available for an additional charge. Our standard a la carte menu will not be offered during this time.

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What 386 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlottesville
Best Food
Charlottesville
Best Service
Charlottesville
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Frank offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The atmosphere is cozy and evokes "authentic French bistro vibes." Standout dishes include "perfectly cooked halibut" and "superb duck confit." While some find it "not very budget-friendly," the "thoughtfully curated menu" and "friendly staff" make it a "highly recommended" spot for both casual and special occasions.

386 Reviews

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DEBORAH VIP
Washington, D.C. Area21 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and wine are very good and the wait service was excellent. I wish there was a simple green salad on the menu. We ordered rolls which were $9 and not very good so would not order them again.. But overall a really nice place!
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Kevin
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great experience. The service and food are excellent. We are repeat customers. Each experience motivates us to return again and again.
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Sarah VIP
Virginia16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner. All six of us thought what we ordered was excellent. Great cocktails and wine. Our server Dillon was especially good.
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Patrick VIP
Virginia168 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An under appreciated gem on the mall. A touch of the left banke, with cheerful but not smarmy service, elegantly but simply prepared bistro staples, and bartenders that know how to make a good martini and recommend the right wine. Hope it does not get busier.
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Mark VIP
New York City102 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent experiences. Delicious food, beautiful presentation and great service.
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Luis
Charlotte19 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is so nice to have a downtown restaurant that combines good food in a cozy atmosphere. Thanks for being here!
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Richard VIP
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly amazing dinner. I would definitely return for dinner.
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Stanley VIP
Virginia33 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal at Cafe Frank! We come here often because we are never disappointed- the menu is awesome, the food prep and presentation is superb, and the wine and cocktails are outstanding. It's great for a small group as well as couples wanting some quality time together.
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Autumn
Virginia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely anniversary dinner that did a beautiful job meeting my dietary needs (Celiac). All staff were incredibly friendly, provided excellent recommendations, and the food was delicious. Staff also worked beautifully as a team, and we cannot wait for our next visit!
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Charlotte
Virginia18 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I really enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Cafe Frank. It’s clear that the staff is happy to work here. The food and drink were very good. There was a variety of choices. Prices seem to have increased quite a bit, so dinner is not inexpensive. It’s a good experience overall to dine here.
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Cafe Frank is rated 4.6 stars by 386 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
4th Street NE
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 11015 on E Water St at 3rd St SE
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Jay Gutierrez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cafefrankcville.com/
Phone number
(434) 825-9496

Cafe Frank

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