Ralph Sampson's ATR

4.4 (335)

$31 to $50

American

973 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for craft beers
Great for happy hour

BIG FLAVORS FOR THE BIG GAME (FROM THE ORIGINAL BIG MAN)
Whether you’re pre-gaming with burgers and wings or celebrating a big win with premium steaks and seafood, our menu has you (and your team) covered.

LOCAL EATS, LOCAL BREWS (FROM A LOCAL LEGEND)
Proudly featuring “Ralph’s Big Juicy” — a citrusy India Pale Ale made in collaboration with Three Notch’d Brewing Company.

“IT’S ALWAYS BEEN A DREAM OF MINE”
An upscale sports bar experience years in the making conveniently located in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 422-8093
Website
http://www.americantaproom.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
973 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 335 people are saying

Ralph Sampson's ATR reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ralph Sampson's ATR offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout moments like meeting Ralph Sampson himself. Guests rave about "delicious" food, "outstanding service," and attentive staff. Highlights include the "harvest bowl," "flavorful salmon," and perfectly cooked burgers. While some dishes faced criticism, overall experiences were "fantastic," especially on busy game nights.

335 Reviews

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RockB
Virginia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good good and service. A little pricy for what you get. Very clean and nice atmosphere.
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Kathy
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time! My husband met Ralph Sampson (UVa ‘83) & was THRILLED! Busy game night & food & service were perfect! Thanks!
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Alfred
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I had the chicken and waffles. Waffles were great. The issue was how the chicken was cooked and served. The menu said it was 4 pieces of bone in chicken. It was a half chicken. I was ok with that at first but the breading on the fried chicken fell off the skin completely on the other side. It had an odd flavor as if it was cooked in really old oil too. My daughter got the kids Mac n cheese. She couldn’t eat it. I mean she is 7 but mc n cheese is always a slam dunk. This time it was a technical foul. She only ordered that because they were out of Alfredo pasta. My wife ordered flank steak. It was overcooked and chewy. Her side were too seasoned. Loads of salt on the broccoli. The truffle fries were drenched in truffle oil. It made my wife sick. The waiter was not great. He took our drink order. Main course order. Delivered drinks and then was gone until after everything was well past fixable. Other people delivered our food. He ignored us until it was time to go. So we just paid and left. I I don’t enjoy writing this. I had high hopes for this place. They need to find out what happened last night with the chicken and fix that. Then seriously consider training the male staff member last night that was waiting near the entrance. I didn’t try their burgers. I wish I had. Fries were good that weren’t truffle fries.
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Shawn
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great first time impression, food was delicious.
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David
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic meal with outstanding service. A great experience, and we look forward to attending again for a meal.
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Nancy
Virginia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We felt honored that Ralph Simpson himself gave up his seat at our reserved table, graciously welcoming us to his place. Service was prompt and excellent, our salads with added proteins were fresh and delicious. Staff were fun and welcoming. Very glad we made a reservation, as it was pregame for a sold out UVA basketball game. Place was standing room only.
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michelle
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent experience! Our waitress was attentive and delightful. The food was fantastic. My husband had a burger, and I had the harvest salad with salmon. We were incredibly pleased with both.
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Esther
Virginia1 review
4.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Harvest bowl was delicious! Good mix of flavors.
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David
Virginia28 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the service was good. My salmon was well seasoned and cooked. The beans and rice were good and there was no issue substituting a side salad for collared greens. My wife got chicken and waffles. The chicken was fried well and had honey on it. The waffle was large. We will go back.
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Burke
Virginia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great first time experience. My wife and I both had burgers that were excellent and cooked to order. Seated quickly and the service was great.
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Ralph Sampson's ATR does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Ralph Sampson's ATR is rated 4.4 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

973 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

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Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.americantaproom.com/
Phone number
(434) 422-8093

Ralph Sampson's ATR

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