Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Charlottesville

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Public Fish & Oyster

4.8

4.8 (2703)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Public Fish and Oyster serves only the freshest and responsibly sourced seafood. We believe in the complete dining experience and our knowledgeable staff is eager to provide you with the best dining experience Charlottesville has to offer.

Top review

MarkVIP

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Great seafood and raw bar. Friendly service. Outdoor dining is quieter than interior. Always consistently excellent.

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2025 UVA Graduation Weekend May 16th-18th

The Local

4.4

4.4 (2580)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

UVA Graduation Weekend: May 17-19: Please see experience listed below

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.

Note that when selecting outside, you will be in a covered area.

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Wade

Dined 4 days ago

Sitting street side, we enjoyed a fine meal and excellent service.......a most enjoyable evening.

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Experience

UVA Graduation Weekend

Black Cow Chophouse

4.9

4.9 (557)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Black Cow Chophouse is Charlottesville's spot for steaks, chops, fine wines, modern & classic cocktails and fun times. We feature a huge daily selection of both dry-aged and non dry-aged local and nationally sourced beef, as well as pork, game and lamb cuts. Our beverage program is carefully crafted and our hospitality is second to none. For the budget conscious, visit during our daily happy hour from 4:30 to 6:00 for Charlottesville's best steak deal and discounted drinks.

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

From the moment we walked in, Black Cow Chophouse delivered an exceptional dining experience. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between upscale and comfortable, making it ideal for a date night or special occasion. The service was impeccable—attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely welcoming

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4.8

4.8 (1117)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Ten is a modern Japanese tapas style restaurant, centrally located on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.

Since 2006, Ten has served a variety of both traditional and original cuisine.

Chef Pei Jen Chang sources ingredients from the finest local, regional, and international sea and farm purveyors, and strives to offer fare that will appeal to the gamut of culinary palates.

Our bar menu boasts an extensive wine list, an assortment of imported and local craft beers, as well as one of the largest collections of sake in Virginia. In addition, we offer a unique selection of libations, such as hand-crafted Asian inspired cocktails, assembled using inventive, authentic ingredients, or a 'Sake Flight', which allows for the subtle, intricate flavors of three selected varietals to be experienced.

The meaning of the Japanese word 'Ten' is 'heaven' or 'celebration', and our highest goal is to create an elevated, adventurous, and intimate dining experie

Top review

MJVIP

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Always a stellar experience! TEN is one of our all-time favorites.

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Experience

2025 UVA Graduation Prix Fixe Menu - $75.00

Duners Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2284)

$31 to $50

American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Established in 1983, Duner’s is a casual fine dining restaurant located five miles west of Charlottesville. The menu changes daily, crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients under Relais & Châteaux Chef and Owner, Christian Kelly. Our extensive wine list, curated by General Manager & Sommelier Matthew Blaszak, ensures the perfect pairing for every dish.

•Bar Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

•Parties are limited to 6 guests on Friday & Saturday.

•We allow 1.5 hours for parties of two and 2 hours for groups of four or larger. For extended dining, please book a reservation for 7pm or later/

•The Porch is heated in winter, cooled in summer, and open-air during temperate months. Enjoyable for both small parties and groups of 6-12. Also suitable for private events of 25-40 people when available.

•Parties larger than 12 must reserve with the General Manager by contacting 434-293-8352 or dunersrestaurant@gmail.com

•Closed Mondays

www.DunersRestaurant.com

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Jennifer

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious fresh fish. Great wine selection. Pleasant staff.

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Popular dish

Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin

The Ivy Inn Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3907)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Seasonal Local American Cuisine. We use many local products from local farmers. We are located about a mile west of the University of Virginia campus. Historic old home turned into a restaurant. Three small intimate dining rooms upstairs, one on the ground floor and a large weather protected patio. In the winter the Patio is heated. Family owned since 1995. Special diet needs met upon request.

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HeatherVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had not been here and years and it is always rated as one of C’ville’s best. So we decided to give it a try and it was excellent!! Great service, dont miss the stuffed date salad and ham biscuits. All of us had fish and every entree was yummy. Dont miss the Ivy

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Popular dish

Key Lime Pie

Popular dish

Potato Gnocchi Bolognese

Popular dish

Grilled Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin

C&O

4.9

4.9 (895)

$50 and over

American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Dinner is served in our mezzanine, bistro and upstairs dining rooms, Tuesday through Saturday.
Reservations are for dinner only, please. Bar seats operate on a first come, first serve basis, and cannot be reserved.
We cannot accommodate parties larger than 10. Due to the layout of our restaurant, we are unable to accommodate pets on our patio.

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Bruce

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was delicious, from the bread and butter to the delightful first course (fresh pasta) and then the entrée! C&O knocked it out of the park with the duck. I need to mention the dessert: Fabulous frozen custard. Our server was spot on, attentive, and not overbearing. What a great way to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. WE WILL BE BACK.

Maya

4.6

4.6 (1545)

$31 to $50

Southern

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Maya is now accepting reservations from 4:30-8:30 every day as well as curbside take out orders during the same hours. Enjoy happy hour at the bar from 4:30-7 or our late night bar Thursday through Saturday.

Please visit our homepage to see our updated selections daily. Please call if you require a reservation over 8 guests or specialized seating requests. Seating preferences will be honored based on volume and staffing.

Located in the center of Charlottesville Virginia’s Midtown, MAYA serves dinner 7 days a week. Our made from scratch menu is prepared daily in honor of the Old Southern Kitchen.

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Amanda

Dined 4 days ago

We had a lovely time at May’s. The service was very good, everyone enjoyed their meals (oysters to start, rockfish, pork chop, mushroom risottos and key lime pie).The sides were also delicious; green beans, collards, Mac & cheese and grits. The only disappointment was the broccoli which seemed off.

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Popular dish

Pimento Cheese Fritters

Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.8

4.8 (2395)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Contemporary Fine Dining in Charlottesville, Virginia Located in the heart of Charlottesville’s Downtown district, Hamiltons’ is the perfect spot for a delicious afternoon lunch or a romantic evening dinner. A cheerful, cozy atmosphere and attentive service ensure our guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience, be they Charlottesville natives, out-of-town visitors, or University students and staff. We also feature outdoor patio seating seasonally, providing our guests the opportunity to dine amidst the bustle of the Downtown Mall.

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Lester

Dined 3 days ago

Hamilton’s is our go to restaurant when we have friends in from out of town.

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Blue Crab and Corn Chowder

Birch & Bloom

4.2

4.2 (335)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

We’re captivated by the natural beauty and bounty of Virginia. That’s why our menu is much more than a traditional steakhouse: terrific cuts, of course, complimented by locally caught seafood, sides fresh from the farmers market, and award-winning wine from across the globe. We’re not just for celebrating, and we’re not just a steakhouse: we’re the sophisticated dining experience that every steakhouse wants to be when it grows up. Valet parking is available, free for the first two hours with validation. Street parking is also available without a permit after 5pm daily and on the weekends.

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Beth

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

I had a large group (15) and made the reservation probably a month in advance. I was happily surpirsed upon arrival that they put us in a private back room. The table was set upon arrival and they told us we had all night. The room opened onto a private patio which was perfect for a group picture before dinner. Service itself was fantatic. It took about 2 hours total, but most ordered drinks, appetizers, entrees and desert. The food came out promptly and mostly at the same time so there was no awkward waiting. The food itself was quite delicious. I can only attest to my meal (crab salad, cauliflower steak) but it was excellent. The one down side is that they would only do a single check or 4 checks split equally. I chose one check so have to have everyone pay me back now, which is just a pain. But they let us order from the menu and did a great job, so I guess that was worth it. Overall, definitely recommend.

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Experience

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

Experience

UVA Graduation Dinner

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