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Hamiltons' At First & Main, Charlottesville, VA

Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.8
4.8
2392 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
101 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Hunter Harding
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025

    $22.50 - $45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother's Day with a special 3-course prix fixe brunch menu designed to honor the wonderful mothers in our lives.
  • UVA Graduation 2025

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025
    Come celebrate your graduate with Chef Hunter Harding's five course $125 per person prix fixe menu. The price is exclusive of tax, beverages and gratuity.

What 2,392 people are saying

Hamiltons' At First & Main reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hamiltons' At First & Main offers "exceptional food and service" with a menu featuring local ingredients and Virginia flair. Guests rave about the "best crab cakes," "tenderloin," and "fried oysters." The restaurant's warm ambiance and attentive staff, including standouts like Logan and Damian, make it a "favorite dining spot" in Charlottesville.

2,392 Reviews
  1. Kathy VIP

    Houston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter was slow. Outside was nothing special. Festival was very loud

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  2. Lewis

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Hamilton's exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful experience and will return soon. Thank you.

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  3. Steven

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Quiet enough to chat without having to shout. Server polite, knowledgeable, attentive. A++++ I’ll be back.

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  4. Mary Ann

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came for a pre concert dinner, our server was very good at explaining the specials and taking into consideration a food allergy. Would like to go again when we could take more time.

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  5. Jane

    Wilmington28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First experience dining at this restaurant for brunch. Limited menu but great selections. We started off with Bloody Mary’s and a peach and ginger Bilini, very tasty. Two orders of the soup of the day: Potato and Leek, loaded with potatoes and a delicious thick broth. For our entree we had three orders of the Maryland crab cake with home made potatoes… definitely recommend trying. The fourth dish was was just three orders from the ala carte menu of two eggs, bacon and English muffin. The English muffin wasn’t on the menu and we were charged $5 which I thought was a bit pricey… but all and all, service was great and everyone was very attentive. Would definitely recommend trying this little gem..

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  6. Dan VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We all enjoyed our experience at Hamilton’s on Main Street. Service was excellent, food was fabulous (wife loved Arctic Char, son loved his tenderloin, and I loved the crab cakes. Pricey and a bit noisy, but wonderful overall.

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  7. Tracy VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and somewhat dressy with an older crowd. A little loud.

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  8. Jennifer VIP

    Richmond20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My very favorite place to dine in Charlottesville!! Food and service is always spectacular!! Love Logan and Sarah so very much!! You CANNOT go wrong!!!

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  9. Melanie

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service on our first visit. Will dine here again!

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  10. Becky

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Hamilton's with large and small groups. They are always AMAZING. Great service and food. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Hamiltons' At First & Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 295-6649.

Hamiltons' At First & Main is rated 4.8 stars by 2392 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hamiltons' At First & Main

101 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hunter Harding
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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