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Ralph Sampson's ATR, Charlottesville, VA

Ralph Sampson's ATR

4.3
4.3
335 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
  • Lively
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (434) 422-8093
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ralph Sampson's ATR offers a lively atmosphere with a strong connection to UVA sports culture. The restaurant shines with its "great food," particularly the "brussel sprouts" and "meatloaf," and attentive service. While some diners note service delays, highlights include meeting Ralph Sampson and enjoying memorable events. Perfect for group gatherings and pre-game meals.

335 Reviews
  1. RockB

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good good and service. A little pricy for what you get. Very clean and nice atmosphere.

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  2. Kathy

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time! My husband met Ralph Sampson (UVa ‘83) & was THRILLED! Busy game night & food & service were perfect! Thanks!

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  3. Alfred

    Orlando1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the chicken and waffles. Waffles were great. The issue was how the chicken was cooked and served. The menu said it was 4 pieces of bone in chicken. It was a half chicken. I was ok with that at first but the breading on the fried chicken fell off the skin completely on the other side. It had an odd flavor as if it was cooked in really old oil too. My daughter got the kids Mac n cheese. She couldn’t eat it. I mean she is 7 but mc n cheese is always a slam dunk. This time it was a technical foul. She only ordered that because they were out of Alfredo pasta. My wife ordered flank steak. It was overcooked and chewy. Her side were too seasoned. Loads of salt on the broccoli. The truffle fries were drenched in truffle oil. It made my wife sick. The waiter was not great. He took our drink order. Main course order. Delivered drinks and then was gone until after everything was well past fixable. Other people delivered our food. He ignored us until it was time to go. So we just paid and left. I I don’t enjoy writing this. I had high hopes for this place. They need to find out what happened last night with the chicken and fix that. Then seriously consider training the male staff member last night that was waiting near the entrance. I didn’t try their burgers. I wish I had. Fries were good that weren’t truffle fries.

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  4. Shawn

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first time impression, food was delicious.

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  5. David

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic meal with outstanding service. A great experience, and we look forward to attending again for a meal.

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  6. Nancy

    Richmond6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We felt honored that Ralph Simpson himself gave up his seat at our reserved table, graciously welcoming us to his place. Service was prompt and excellent, our salads with added proteins were fresh and delicious. Staff were fun and welcoming. Very glad we made a reservation, as it was pregame for a sold out UVA basketball game. Place was standing room only.

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  7. michelle

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent experience! Our waitress was attentive and delightful. The food was fantastic. My husband had a burger, and I had the harvest salad with salmon. We were incredibly pleased with both. 

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  8. Esther

    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Harvest bowl was delicious! Good mix of flavors.

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  9. David

    Richmond28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was good. My salmon was well seasoned and cooked. The beans and rice were good and there was no issue substituting a side salad for collared greens. My wife got chicken and waffles. The chicken was fried well and had honey on it. The waffle was large. We will go back.

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  10. Burke

    Richmond6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first time experience. My wife and I both had burgers that were excellent and cooked to order. Seated quickly and the service was great.

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Ralph Sampson's ATR is rated 4.3 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Ralph Sampson's ATR

973 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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