The Local

Name: The Local
Address: 824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22902
Telephone: (434) 984-9749
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2057 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

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Takeout

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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
Website
http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
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.

Location
824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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

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Popular dishes

Soup of the Day$6.00
Crab Soup$8.00
with Old Bay and Sherry (recipe changes seasonally)
Crispy Shrimp$13.00
tossed with a pickled ginger black sesame aioli, seaweed salad, local honey and sambal
Crispy Double 'H' Farms Pork Belly$13.00
with spicy honey-VA apple brand glaze, apple-red cabbage slaw
Fried Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts$11.00
Crispy cauliflower and brussels sprouts tossed with Szechuan spices and fresh herbs, served with sriracha aioli
Local Cheese Board**$13.00
with a selection of local cheeses, fresh fruit and bread (your server will inform you of today's offerings)

Salads

House Salad$9.00
Local mixedgreens, soy-ginger vinaigrette and pickled vegetables, topped with crispy wontons and soy roasted almonds
Caesar Salad$9.00
Local baby romaine mixed with romaine hearts tossed with parmesan frico, croutons and our house made Caesar dressing
Caromont Goat Cheese**$9.00
with mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, toasted pumpkin seeds, maple-mustard vinaigrette

Pasta and Gnocchi

Gnocchi Bolognese$18.00
House made gnocchi tossed with local "Seven Hills" beef, local "Double H" pork in a tomato cream
Truffled Mushroom Ragout$16.00
"SharondaleFarms" shiitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms, white truffle oil and parmesan cheese, tossed with fresh locally made fettuccine
Shrimp & Crab Pasta$23.00
fresh shrimp, lump crab, baby spinach, parmesan cream sauce tossed in locally made fettucine

Entrees

Side of vegetables - $4, Side of fries - $5

Crispy Fried Trout$24.00
crawfish-andouille creole sauce, rice pilaf, fried okra
Steak Frites* **$25.00
Grilled New York strip, horseradishartichoke Béchamel, crumbled blue cheese, caramelized onions, house made fries and vegetable of the day
Local "River Oak Farms" Chicken$19.00
Buttermilk-brined fried chicken with pimento cheese mac and cheese, collard greens, house made hot sauce and buttermilkchive drizzle
Wasabi Pea-Nori Crusted Salmon* **$25.00
with soy-yuzu glaze, spicy aioli, basmati rice pilaf, sugar snap peas
Local "Double H Farm" Berkshire Pork Chop**$20.00
Chili rubbed, grilled and served with mashed potatoes, shoestring sweet potatoes and a chipotle adobo gravy
Beef Short Ribs$21.00
braised with red wine and veal stock, served with mashed potatoes, glazed carrots and pearl onions
Meatloaf$18.00
wrapped in bacon made with local ground beef, honey BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes, and vegetable of the day
Roast Local Squash**$16.00
stuffed with "Caromont" goat cheese, quinoa, dried cherries and almonds, over local braised greens with a fresh tomato sauce, and parmesan (cheese can be omitted for vegan diets)
The Local Burger* **$16.00
Grilled Local "Roseda" Black Angus beef topped with "Goot Essa" swiss cheese, crisp bacon, and caramelized onions. Served with fries

Dessert

Brownie Sundae$9.00
Peanut butter chocolate brownies topped with house made vanilla bean ice cream and hot fudge
Mixed Berry Cobbler$9.00
with house made vanilla ice cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake**$9.00
with vanilla whipped cream, candied orange rind and raspberry coulis
Cheesecake$9.00
please check with your server for the cheese cake being offered today
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie$8.00
with dark chocolate sauce and whipped cream
A Selection of Local and Imported Cheese**$13.00
served with fresh fruit

Drinks

Soda$3.00
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Ginger Ale
Root Beer (Abita)$3.00
Juice$3.00
orange, cranberry, pineapple
Coffee$3.00
All of our coffee is roasted locally from Shenandoah Joe and is USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified
Saratoga Sparkling/Still Water$4.25
Assorted Tazo Hot Tea$3.00

Cocktails

Seasonal Cocktails

Belmont Lemonade$11.00
Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin (Made in VA), Contratto Bianco, Canton Ginger Liqueur, Citrus Shrub, Sparkling Water
Mariposa$11.00
Strawberry-infused Blanco Tequila, Aperol, Hefeweizen Syrup, Lemon
Farmer's Tan$11.00
Leblon Cachaça, Banhez Mezcal, Watermelon Shrub, Lime
Young Man's Game$12.00
Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum, Belle Isle Cold Brew Coffee Moonshine (Made in VA), Velvet Falernum, Lemon, Regan's Orange Bitters

House Cocktails

The Hinton$10.00
Makers Mark, Muddled Mint, Ginger Beer
0.38 Special$12.00
Bowman Brothers Virginia Straight Bourbon (Made in VA), Canton Ginger Liqueur, Peychaud's Bitters, Local Honey, Orange Peel
Monticello Manhattan$14.00
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye (Made in VA), Averna Amaro, Cocchi di Torino, Angostura and Regan's Orange Bitters, aged in oak
Local Margarita$10.00
Reposado Tequila, Patrón Citrónge, Fresh Citrus, Salt
Habanero Margarita$10.00
Habanero-infused Reposado Tequila, Patrón Citrónge, Fresh Citrus, Cayenne-Salt
Salty Dog$9.00
Spirit of the Blue Ridge Vodka (Made in VA), Grapefruit, Salt
Localjito$10.00
Bacardi Superior, Muddled Mint, Sugar, Lime, Sparkling Water (Or try a coconut mojito!)
The Jefferson$10.00
Pimm's No. 1, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Big Fish Allegheny Gold Cider (Made in VA)
Granada$10.00
Tito's Vodka, Pama Liqueur, Cointreau, Pomegranate Juice, Lime

Wine

Glass

Blenheim Chardonnay 2018 Virginia$10.00
Barboursville Pinot Grigio 2019 Virginia$9.00
Laurent Miquel Père et Fils Sauvignon Blanc 2019 France$8.00
White Hall Viognier 2019 Virginia$10.00
La Galope Rosé 2019 Cotes de Gascogne, France$7.00
Gadino Cellars Cabernet Franc 2017 Virginia$12.00
Don Silvestre Malbec 2019 Mendoza, Argentina$7.00
Lovingston Winery Merlot 2017 Monticello, Virginia$10.00
Paradise Springs "Mélange" Bordeaux Blend 2018 Virginia$11.00
Terrapin Cellars Pinot Noir 2018 Willamette Valley, Oregon$12.00

Bottle

Matchbook Cellars "The Arsonist" Chardonnay 2018 Dunnigan Hills, California$48.00
Salvano Family Gavi 2018 Gavi, Piemonte, Italy$36.00
Chestnut Oak Petit Manseng 2013 Virginia$36.00
Ox Eye Vineyards Riesling 2019 Shenandoah Valley, Virginia$36.00
Kunde Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Sonoma, California$48.00
Peñalolen Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Maipo, Chile$44.00
Leyda Pinot Noir 2019 Leyda, Chile$32.00

Beer

Draft Beer

Allagash White, Portland, ME Wheat Beer - 5.2% ABV, 13 IBU$6.00
Potter's Craft Farmhouse Dry, Free Union, VA Hard Cider - 8.5% ABV, 0 IBU$7.00
Beltway Brewing Pilsner, Sterling, VA German Style Pilsner - 5.4% ABV$6.00
Blue Mountain Full Nelson, Afton, VA American Pale Ale - 5.9% ABV, 60 IBU$6.00
Alewerks Weekend Lager, Williamsburg, VA Munich-style Helles Lager - 4.8% ABV$5.50
Skipping Rock Tropical Gose, Staunton, VA Sour - Fruited Gose - 4.5% ABV, 10 IBU$6.00
Random Row Mosaic, Charlottesville, VA Hazy IPA - 5.6% ABV$6.50
Parkway Brewing Co Ravens Roost, Salem, VA Baltic Porter - 7.1% ABV, 41 IBU$5.50

What 2,057 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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meyerwoo
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fried Brussels sprouts and cauliflower starter was fantastic. I got the beef tenderloin, and it was perfect. Wife got the bison skirt steak and it was delicious. Great atmosphere, wonderful service. Loved it
L
Lucy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a great experience here and love the ambiance!
BW
BruceW
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
My wife and I went to the Local for the first time on Sunday. We were looking forward to it, due to reviews and word of mouth. When we arrived we were seated at a very small table for two. The temperature in the restaurant was so cold, that we and several other guests were all wearing our coats the entire time. The chairs are very uncomfortable, old and wobble badly. But we were there for the food, not for the chairs. We were told by the waiter, that they were known for their Beef Tenderloin. So my wife ordered it. I ordered the Steak Frites. When my wife's order came out, it was charred on all surfaces. It was a PERFECT medium rare inside, but no one, nor the menu told us it would be charred. My wife tried to cut off all of this charring, but finally gave up. I asked them to take it back and cook it without the charring. They brought us back the exact same two pieces of meat, but this time it was charred even more, and had an insane amount of salt added to it. At this point, I asked for the check and we left. I have never had someone purposefully make our meal worse. My steak was tough, but cooked properly. The only bright spot was the French Fries. They were wonderful. I cannot express enough, our overwhelming disappointment in this restaurant. This is the first and only meal we have had, in one of the "Nicer" restaurant's in Charlottesville, that was not enjoyable. Our official waiter, "JI" was very nice and polite, but was in training, and his trainer seemed more invested in showing off to female guests than in actually training "JI". I feel bad for "JI" as he will have a hard time succeeding if this is what his mentor acts like. As an older couple, it was disheartening to get minimal service from this person, and to see how invested he was in the younger couple on either side of us. We were totally discounted due to our age.
BS
BethanyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and great food! Only downside is there is limited parking
PS
PeterS
Western NC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and value. We had a family group of 8 and spent a fantastic evening. One of our favorite restaurants.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
Upstairs seating is very loud, when making reservations they should allow you to distinguish between upstairs vs downstairs. Would not sit upstairs again, very loud and little ambiance.
JW
JoeW
Richmond
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Gathering with friends
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Fried cauliflower/Brussels and seafood soup appetizers were excellent. Main dishes were underwhelming. The five spice salmon was dry and relatively tasteless. The stuffed squash came out luke-warm and required re-heating. Thankfully, the pineapple cheesecake helped with a nice ending to the dinner.
FP
FoodPlease
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A win on all counts. Delicious food, well prepared — we had the spiced shrimp appetizer, mushroom ragout and steak frite. Tasty cocktails. Our server was professional and interesting to chat with. And a bonus: preparing to leave, we walked downstairs and discovered a small band backing up a large number of local acoustic guitar players, each taking a turn at the mic.
TK
TomK
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
The Local has been a favorite of ours ever since our youngest started attending UVA. It's been 5 years since he graduated, but we still go back to the Local every time we're in CVille. And still enjoy it every time! Saturday night, the salmon with green curry, which sounded interesting on the menu, turned out to be fairly plain. Still well-prepared, just a little less adventurous than we anticipated. Stuffed squash with goat cheese, which we've had many times before, still a winner. As was the crispy shrimp appetizer. Looking forward to our next visit!
SS
SteveS
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Outstanding restaurant situated in an historic home. It's a little tight and noisy if you sit downstairs and the bar and tables are extremely close together. The dishes, short ribs and salmon were excellent and large portions. Had the fried brussel sprouts and cauliflower for an appetizer and it was excellent. Wine list is extensive! Left satisfied and was pleased with the value of meals. You won't be disappointed with dining at The Local.
JH
JolieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another perfect dining experience! The food is always amazing.
MS
MohammedS
Richmond
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Stella, our waitress, was wonderful. The food was huge in quantity but lacked good presentation and preparation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect way to start off our New Year’s Eve! Great drink & food with a group of friends & family in a relaxed & comfortable surrounding.
A
Ash62
Atlanta
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
New Year’s Eve
JM
JustinM
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an awesome visit with good friends, good food, good drink. Love the local ingredients and local flavors of the Local, and we will be coming back again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Local remains one of the consistently best restaurants in a crowded Charlottesville market. Great food, wonderful staff and a lovely neighborhood feel.
MM
MichelleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food overall but do not recommend the Steak Fritas, it was too tough. Michael’s service was spot in and that entree was removed from our bill. Cocktails were excellent, along with the Gnocchi, Beef Tenderloin, and appetizers! We will return!
RR
RobertR
Atlantic City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Noise not the resturants fault. It was outside and not under their controll. Food excellent. Wine over priced.
PS
PeterS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. I highly recommend. Excellent value for the price as well.
DE
DEBarnes
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The atmosphere and food were excellent. Service was slow, but the server was new to the job and learning. The only real complaint is that our dinners were brought out just a few minutes after the appetizers, not giving us time to enjoy both. Overall; recommended.
R
Ritasw
Richmond
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant and the lots of menu choices without being overwhelming. Would definitely visit again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas!
S
Susan
Portland
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall2food4service4ambience1
Do not eat there if the heater doesn’t work. We froze and while, in retrospect, we should have asked to move from the freezing no heat room, the staff should have offered another table or two or, done something. All we got was an “I’m sorry.” The staff was fine, food unspectacular and I’ve no need to return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was easily able to change my reservation time which was so nice. Got seated right away. Waiter was at our table immediately. Water was pre-poured. Saved us money by recommending a bottle of wine. Gave us her excellent recommendations on best choices. Food was delicious. We had a lovely dinner.
PS
PeterS
Western NC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love The Local! Our Charlottesville go-to for great food and value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had 'Truffled Mushroom Ragout' and my partner had the porkchop. We shared the brownie sundae. Memorably delicious! We had reservations and were seated upstairs. It feels warm, cozy, and classy. Even though we had a designated waiter, we felt the kind and upstanding service by The Local team. We will be eating here on a return visit. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Server was new. Young man who did a wonderful job. I don’t recall his name but he was tall with brown curly hair. If he didn’t know something, he was quick to get an answer. Very attentive even though he was very busy. The 4 star for food was because the chocolate pecan pie was too chewy and hard to cut into even with a knife. We mentioned this to the server, nothing was done about it. Perhaps he was unsure to tell the manager or kitchen. All in all very tasty and consistent in their food each time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, fun vibe and friendly knowledgeable servers!
KS
KStuart
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love the local!!
J
Jayne
New England
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love The Local! Service was so efficient and not too overbearing - the waiters were so kind, drinks are amazing, the food is wonderful, and the ambiance/setting is sooo lovely! I love the bricks, it feels so cozy - great for a date night. Also great prices for what is offered!! Will be back.
t
tgood221
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful artwork, beautiful space, delicious food. I really like eating downstairs, as I like the vibe. It was a perfect place for a date night!
AO
AddyO
Greensboro
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As an out-of-towner, I thought it was ironic that I was booking a table for a very special occasion at a restaurant named The Local. Lucky me! Will, the host, made sure my request for a quieter table was honored beyond my wildest dreams - he led us to a private room! Michael, our server, was warm and charming and very knowledgeable about the menu. Everyone in our party of five enjoyed their meals - starting with the excellent She Crab Soup. The beef short ribs and meatloaf were also a big hit. The salads are fresh and creative and use a lot of local resources. The wine list is interesting and extensive. John, the manager, personally checked on us (on a very busy night including a large holiday party) to make sure we were comfortable. We felt like the entire staff was genuinely invested in our experience. It is rare when outstanding food, service and ambience are found in one place, but that's what you'll get at The Local. The Local makes you feel like a local and I will treasure the memory of our dinner. Thank you to the entire staff!
AC
AmyC
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. Good wine selection. The ambience was nice. Our server was friendly and efficient. He gave us suggestions for entrees', was attentive and gave us time to visit. It was out first time visiting. We definitely will be back and recommend The Local for a great dining experience in Charlottesville.
S
Spectre
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Crab soup was served lukewarm. Burger was medium; I had ordered medium-rare.
W
Will
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place we loved it. Prices reasonable and fun atmosphere.
RT
RichardT
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit to The Local. We had a fabulous experience. The menu had something that appealed to each of us, our waiter Justin was knowledgeable and engaging, and the food was excellent. The cocktails were perfectly mixed and the wine suggestion complemented our meal quite well. We will be highly recommending The Local to friends. It's not cheap, hence four stars for value, but in line with what we expect to pay for a dinner of this high quality.
PG
PatriciaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal with fresh local ingredients . Great service!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server was new and very fast and attentive and nice ! She was the best!

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 4.6 stars by 2057 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

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Takeout

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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

Website
http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
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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Steak Frites

Crispy Shrimp

Fried Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts

Food

Appetizers

Soup of the Day$6.00

Crab Soup$8.00

Crispy Shrimp$13.00

Crispy Double 'H' Farms Pork Belly$13.00

Fried Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Local Cheese Board**$13.00

Salads

House Salad$9.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Caromont Goat Cheese**$9.00

Pasta and Gnocchi

Gnocchi Bolognese$18.00

Truffled Mushroom Ragout$16.00

Shrimp & Crab Pasta$23.00

Entrees

Crispy Fried Trout$24.00

Steak Frites* **$25.00

Local "River Oak Farms" Chicken$19.00

Wasabi Pea-Nori Crusted Salmon* **$25.00

Local "Double H Farm" Berkshire Pork Chop**$20.00

Beef Short Ribs$21.00

Meatloaf$18.00

Roast Local Squash**$16.00

The Local Burger* **$16.00

Dessert

Brownie Sundae$9.00

Mixed Berry Cobbler$9.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake**$9.00

Cheesecake$9.00

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie$8.00

A Selection of Local and Imported Cheese**$13.00

Drinks

Soda$3.00

Root Beer (Abita)$3.00

Juice$3.00

Coffee$3.00

Saratoga Sparkling/Still Water$4.25

Assorted Tazo Hot Tea$3.00

Cocktails

Seasonal Cocktails

Belmont Lemonade$11.00

Mariposa$11.00

Farmer's Tan$11.00

Young Man's Game$12.00

House Cocktails

The Hinton$10.00

0.38 Special$12.00

Monticello Manhattan$14.00

Local Margarita$10.00

Habanero Margarita$10.00

Salty Dog$9.00

Localjito$10.00

The Jefferson$10.00

Granada$10.00

Wine

Glass

Blenheim Chardonnay 2018 Virginia$10.00

Barboursville Pinot Grigio 2019 Virginia$9.00

Laurent Miquel Père et Fils Sauvignon Blanc 2019 France$8.00

White Hall Viognier 2019 Virginia$10.00

La Galope Rosé 2019 Cotes de Gascogne, France$7.00

Gadino Cellars Cabernet Franc 2017 Virginia$12.00

Don Silvestre Malbec 2019 Mendoza, Argentina$7.00

Lovingston Winery Merlot 2017 Monticello, Virginia$10.00

Paradise Springs "Mélange" Bordeaux Blend 2018 Virginia$11.00

Terrapin Cellars Pinot Noir 2018 Willamette Valley, Oregon$12.00

Bottle

Matchbook Cellars "The Arsonist" Chardonnay 2018 Dunnigan Hills, California$48.00