Best Casual Restaurants in Charlottesville

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Rapture

4.6

Exceptional(223)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Charlottesville

Booked 1 time today

Rapture features playful, farm-to-table Southern cuisine in a swank-but-cozy atmosphere. We have outdoor dining, billiards tables, and live music several nights a week.

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2. Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(10)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 1 time today

Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen offers Breakfast and Lunch in a casual restaurant overlooking Charlottesville's Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Our outdoor patio is a perfect place for seasonal outdoor dining!- Breakfast and Lunch- Complimentary Omni Hotel parking

3. The Local

4.5

Awesome(2536)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 37 times today

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

4. Maya

4.7

Exceptional(1513)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Charlottesville

Booked 15 times today

Maya is now accepting reservations from 4:30-8:30 Monday through Saturday as well as curbside take out orders during the same hours. Please visit our homepage to see our updated selections daily. Please call if you require a reservation over 8 guests. Seating preferences will be honored based on volume and staffing. Located in the center of Charlottesville Virginia’s Midtown, MAYA serves dinner 6 days a week. Our “made from scratch” menu is prepared daily in honor of the Old Southern Kitchen.

5. The Ridley

4.1

Excellent(504)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Charlottesville

Booked 3 times today

The Ridley is THE destination for upscale-casual dining and fresh seafood offerings in Charlottesville, Virginia. Located within The Draftsmen boutique hotel, The Ridley combines convenience and accessibility with an unparalleled dining experience. As one of Charlottesville’s Black-owned restaurants, the concept pays homage to Dr. Walter N. Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from The University of Virginia and receive a graduate degree from any major, historically white public university in the South.

6. The Good Sport

4.1

Excellent(95)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Charlottesville

Booked 2 times today

The Good Sport delivers classic tavern fare, local craft beer and a sense of familiarity in a warm and relaxed setting – the perfect pre- and post-game spot, or a reprise after a long workday. This gathering place serves up comforting classics, such as Wagyu Brisket Slider with hydro watercress, fresh grated horseradish crème and shaved onion, along with a classic Fried Chicken Sandwich, with kimchi slaw, chili crisp mayo and pickled cucumbers. A large selection of signature cocktails, as well as whiskeys, local wines, and other spirits rounds out the bar experience. 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.

A photo of Bad Luck Ramen Bar & North American Sake Brewery restaurant

7. Bad Luck Ramen Bar & North American Sake Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(69)

Price: Moderate

• Creative Japanese • Charlottesville

Booked 6 times today

Slurp some hot fresh ramen, swig some hand crafted sake or craft beer, eat some sushi rolls, and HAVE FUN! Exciting atmosphere with a great vibe, North American Sake Brewery is Virginias first and only sake brewery. We offer a huge selection of craft beer, slushies, seltzers, and a great happy hour! Dine on our famous rice bowls, or try our handmade dumplings. One of a kind place filled with people that are passionate about craft. Outdoor dinning available on our patio!

A photo of matchbox Charlottesville restaurant

8. matchbox Charlottesville

4.4

Awesome(200)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 6 times today

From its prime perch in The Shops at Stonefield, matchbox will delight neighborhood workers, visitors, and residents with a casual, welcoming spot for a quick weekday lunch, lively happy hour, bottomless weekend brunch, and dinner for both date nights and groups. Owned by Maurice Kelly, a technologist and former Navy Intelligence Officer turned restaurateur, Matchbox Charlottesville opens this winter, boasting artisanal pizzas, creative American bistro fare, and a come-as-you-are vibe. A definitive element of the Matchbox dining experience is the custom pizza oven that fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes, and its surrounding pizza bar that offers a front-row view of the action. The bar at Matchbox is a focal point of the dining experience.. Hand-painted murals from local artists add further context to the neighborhood, and bring in a touch of personality as well.

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9. Ralph Sampson's ATR

3.8

Excellent(323)

Price: Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 4 times today

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.

10. Fig Bistro

4.2

Awesome(58)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Charlottesville

Fig offers innovative southern cuisine with an emphasis on organic locally sourced product. Fig featuring vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dishes as well classic and creative New Orleans cocktails.

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PatrickVIP
Virginia •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent all around. Our server was fantastic. Great food and drink.
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The LocalPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Charlottesville
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4.5
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LouisVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •145 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
This is a fun, casual neighborhood gem! If we lived here, we definitely would be regular customers. They have an innovative cocktail list with items as potent as they are tasty. All of the food from appetizers to entrees to desserts were delicious and full of flavor. And the friendly, engaging, attentive service was the topper to a great dining experience!
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MayaPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Charlottesville
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4.7
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Joe
South Carolina •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Our waiter/server was excellent. So was the food. We will be back again.
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RapturePrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Charlottesville
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4.6
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Patricia
Virginia •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
We were happy to celebrate Christmas dinner at The Ridley, a new restaurant for us near home. Our server was the best we’ve ever had! She was very attentive and sweet, even offering to take our picture. The southern-style Christmas buffet was excellent, especially the collards and desserts, according to my partner. I had blackened salmon, perfectly prepared.
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The RidleyPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Charlottesville
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4.1
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Nelson
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Wonderful tradition breakfast with every offering being top quality
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Hillock Neighborhood KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Charlottesville
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3.7

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Rapture

2. Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen

3. The Local

4. Maya

5. The Ridley

6. The Good Sport

7. Bad Luck Ramen Bar & North American Sake Brewery

8. matchbox Charlottesville

9. Ralph Sampson's ATR

10. Fig Bistro

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