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The Local, Charlottesville, VA
The Local, Charlottesville, VA
The Local, Charlottesville, VA
The Local, Charlottesville, VA
The Local, Charlottesville, VA

The Local

4.4
4.4
2242 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Come 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

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Hot spot

  • Charlottesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

2,243 Reviews
  1. Tourist123

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Food was alright, it wasn’t what I expected I also felt I did not get much food for what was paid. Drinks were good, service was good:)

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  2. cindyb

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    great staff! sat out front & liked that better than the tent in the back.

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  3. MelissaH

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. Food delivery was quick to the table. Service was polite and nice. Every dish our party ordered was delicious!

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  4. Evans4travels

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner on the balcony. Our first visit from out of the area. Relaxed atmosphere in a quiet section of town with a number of restaurants around. Service was excellent. Great wine and beer list. The short ribs were delicious and very tender. Shrimp appetizer is s bc must. Wife’s rock fish was also excellent. Good value for the money. Will return when we are in the area. Thanks for a nice experience.

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  5. SusanK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Helpful and friendly waiter, good portions. Food came ti.ely and was delicious. A small irritation from occasional flies, but that's to be expected when seated on the covered patio. It didn't ruin our time there, and we will definitely have to go back to try more!

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  6. AmandaB

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Food was spectacular, but the service was very slow, we waited 20 minutes at the table before our waitress even came over and asked us for our drink order. We got our appetizer before my husband got his soda. A cocktail I expect to take a little longer but to get an appetizer served to the table before your quarter even brings your soda is ridiculous. Forget about asking for anything additional. It's a shame because the food, drinks, and dessert were amazing. The waitress and the loud party upstairs ruined it.

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  7. Craig

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Menu is extensive and everything we ordered was excellent.

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  8. Idioticnicknamerule

    Washington DC

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Claudia and Julia did an excellent job of taking care of us - friendly and professional!

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  9. SandyC

    Tahoe

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We had a wonderful dinner at the Local. It was a Monday evening and I probably found it because it’s open on Mondays when so many other restaurants are not. What a lucky accident! Looking at the restaurant website I found that the use locally sourced ingredients which I loved and their menu lists them. We were bringing our dog so needed outdoor seating so I never saw the inside of the restaurant and can’t rate the ambiance. There is an upstairs and a downstairs covered outdoor area but we couldn’t eat upstairs because we would have had to walk our dog through the restaurant to get there. The downstairs outdoor area was nothing special but it was fine for us. All that being said, we ordered a bottle of wine from a local winery which was very good. We had their Goat Cheese Salad which was prepared very nicely with their own twist. It looked pretty and tasted delicious! Then we had the Short Ribs which were Also wonderful, tender and very tasty. No desert because we were too full though we had already chosen one before we even ordered. Sad that we didn’t get to have it. As far as staff, all the staff that we had contact with were friendly and helpful. Our waiter, Prince, was fantastic. He was so nice and was happy to help us with recommendations and frequently checked on us to make sure we didn’t need anything. We were the only people outside downstairs so could have been easily forgotten but he was great! We will definitely go back if we’re ever back in Charlottesville. Next time we’ll leave our dog at the hotel so we can eat inside and get the full experience.

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  10. Randolo

    Western NC

    55 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Not as good as we had hoped for based on reviews nothing outstanding

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  11. JosieC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding! Jack our server, was amazing. Everything that he recommended was phenomenal and he was very attentive. As visiting friends, they took me here and was a 10 out 10. Hope visiting again soon. Loved loved!!

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  12. GFAli

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for my birthday and had a wonderful meal. Our waiter was so attentive and right on top of things. I am gluten and dairy free, he assisted me in finding a dish that I could enjoy. The pork chops were awesome! My husband had the vegetarian squash dish and enjoyed it very much. The drinks were really good, my Old Fashioned was nicely made. The flourless chocolate cake is to die for! I enjoyed that the overall sound was quiet and it was easy to chat. I will be back when we're in Charlottesville again.

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  13. ToddH

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From out of town. Found this gem while researching on internet where to eat. Great atmosphere, drinks, and food. The short ribs are to die for and the homemade pasta with mushrooms. Just arrive 10-15 minutes early to find parking….. but worth it.

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  14. Cwthompson

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So glad we found The Local! The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and the building is just gorgeous! We can’t wait to return and highly recommend it.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was amazing meatloaf was the best I ever had. Wrapped in bacon 😋

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  16. JMCV

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was only okay, cocktails were pretty had (and I am not a high maintenance person on either of these). So I would pay slightly more and go elsewhere.

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  17. Spud

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We began with a drink at the bar. Generous pours and delicious drinks. Our table for dinner was at the front window so we enjoyed watching folks walk by. We started with the shrimp appetizer and it was delicious. All three of us got something different for our entree and all three were great. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! Our servers were attentive, engaging, and made sure we were satisfied with our dinner.

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  18. StephenP

    Richmond

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Our first time @ The Local, but certainly not our last. It’s always a good sign when I have difficulty narrowing down my food choices. We started with both a tomato based crab soup & a field greens goat cheese salad. Delicious! My wife enjoyed her salmon entree and I scarfed down my gnocchi bolognese. Scrumptious! A nice wine selection to complement the entrees. As I understand it, the team sources almost everything locally. It’s great to support local businesses when possible. The service was on the mark. A cute historic location with a handful of other eateries close by. See you again soon!

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  19. SandrineF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service is very good. Fast and enjoyable. Decoration is nice. We had an excellent glass of wine and margarita The food is very good. Beef ribs were excellent. Crab cakes were ok but could have been warmer and a bit more seared. Cheesecake as a dessert was perfect A very good restaurant that we would recommend

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  20. KristinS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not one single complaint! We came to celebrate our anniversary. Sat out front and loved every single part of our experience at The Local. Our meals and drinks were superb!

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  21. StephC

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the fried chicken and my husband had the meatloaf. Both meals were delicious and the staff were really friendly and nice!

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  22. Benjamin

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Not vegan friendly. We asked our server, Lily, if she could accommodate a vegan in our group but she refused to even ask the kitchen to make a change. We just wanted the vegetable side with some pasta but she said that the kitchen is not very accommodating usually.

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  23. BarbaraL

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    The noise was deafening. We wanted a quiet table and they put us upstairs with very loud large parties right next to us. The food was good, but not outstanding. If you’re looking for a nice quiet place where you can hear yourself talk, I would avoid this restaurant.

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  24. NancyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a special evening. Excellence service ,delicious selections.

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  25. SandraM

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    I ordered the Steak Frites which came with French fries and green beans. I asked for the steak to be cooked to medium. When I received my meal, I was truly unable to chew the meat as it was so tough. I left most of it on my plate. It was also lukewarm, and my fries we not served hot. The beans were tough. I love the Local, but this meal was truly disappointing. Our service was wonderful however, and we enjoyed sitting outside on a lovely evening.

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  26. JoshuaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The menu was interesting and everything ordered exceeded expectations. Outdoor seating was very pleasant and the staff was friendly and helpful. Will be back!

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  27. MARKF

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Service was inconsistent, food came out quickly but courses on top of each other. My dish was cold but actually still good. A refill on cocktails took too long to come back out, arrived after we had already paid the bill. Would recommend to other people but would make sure their expectations weren't too high.

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  28. RMDsc

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and delicious food. Lots of seating and options

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  29. StaceyC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent staff, amazing food and fun, artsy atmosphere! Highly recommend!!

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  30. JoeG

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Had a very nice dinner on a summertime Sunday night. Food and service were both very good.

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  31. Pablo

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Did not live up to previous experiences and expectations, but the staff was agreeable and supportive. Two fish entrees were overcooked. Rather expensive wine was not even half a glass full.

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  32. LA2012

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server, Jazmine was so polite and professional. We had asked her how long she had worked there for which she said only about four months, you would’ve thought she was there for four years. She knew the menu so well and had great recommendations! She was prompt with ordering our drinks and delivering food. We were very impressed with the food, they had a great selection for everyone in our party, and everyone enjoyed their meals, appetizers, and even dessert!. We went there for a special occasion, and will definitely return! 

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  33. AileenK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's my favorite restaurant in town....Greeeeeeeeat food.

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  34. JimG

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful local restaurant with professional service and reasonable prices for fresh local food.

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  35. Michh

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Food needed some improvements. “Stuffed squash” was brought out cold, dry quinoa and barely any cheese on it. Berry Cobbler was berry soup with ice cream.

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  36. JenniferB

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. My husband and I both had salads and one of the specials, beef tenderloin and it was cooked perfectly with delicious side dishes. The portions were very nice. Would definitely recommend! And the berry cobbler for dessert was outstanding!

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  37. MirandaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the Local is lovely and delicious! Happy to be back

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  38. HankP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very good food; moderately attentive service, but pleasant and responsive

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  39. YuliyaR

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    They try too hard. The waiter was all over the table, interrupting the flow of conversation. We ordered a cheese plate to share between 6 people, and they brought out the tray with chuncks of cheese that we had to cut ourselves. Overall underimpressive

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  40. LindaP

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The fried chicken was awesome! I just would liked if the sides were sides and not mixed under the chicken.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Local using the Order Online button. The Local also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 984-9749.

The Local is rated 4.4 stars by 2242 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Local

824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.
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