13 restaurant menus in Charlottesville, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Great little place, had a triple cheeseburger and it was great. Was looking for something different than usual fast food and it exceeded our..."
Douglas Arnold
"Simple food, cold beer, always great. It is a regular go to place for us when we want a..."
Debbie Reese
"Hubby and I stopped by for a late lunch- we devoured a basket of fries, bacon cheeseburgers, and cold, cold beer (him), water with lemon..."
Cheryl Williams
"First time back in 25 years. Drove 250 miles for this burger and it was so worth it. The food and service is always..."
Jim Allen
"We come to Riverside at least every 3 months or so.. love the food an the people are very..."
Adrienne Starr Short
"Been eatin' at the Riverside for over 40 years.
Flat out, not only the best burger in C-ville, but the..."
Don Harrelson
"Best place in Charlottesville to eat a burger..."
Mantas Stonkus
"Great Burgers & cheese balls...And also the coldest beer in town. I will go again for all the..."
Melvin Tedford
"Great food, great service as always...
One of my favorite places to eat and see friends...."
Dwayne Wyland
"Absolutely excellent.... The service was amazing, along with the friendly people. I will be back for..."
Steven Foster
"The hamburgers are the best. Dr. Shrum introduced his staff to Riverside. It was his favorite..."
Ann Folger
"Best place to eat!! Food was good & fast! Fries are..."
Kirsten Guthrie
"Best hamburgers in Charlottesville, great fry’s also..."
Katie Lang Dotson
"Great place to eat anytime. Everyone is so polite and helpful. Always treats for kids. Thanks..."
Debbie Best
"Loved everything! Onion rings were perfect, burgers were amazing. Went twice on our trip, and will definitely be back next time we are in..."
Michael Bain
"Love the burgers. Greasy and great crust on the..."
Becky Tunstall
"Best burger joint with great service and friendly..."
V. Gary Kidd
"Very cool vibe in this place and the staff were great. The burger was really good as well as the onion rings. The fries were decent to good, kind of..."
Eddie K
"Go! Thanks, to my aunt and uncle from near RVA who suggested we meet up at Riverside Lunch; where the service is real, the fries and onion rings are..."
It’s Me T
"Go! Thanks, to my aunt and uncle from near RVA who suggested we meet up at Riverside Lunch; where the service is real, the fries and onion rings are..."
Teresa Gunter
"This little place stays pretty hopping. Not a lot of room for parking and there aren't a lot of tables for eating in.... BUT... the people are..."
Unicorn Soup
"This place is fantastic. I can’t believe I have lived here for five years and have never eaten here before. The food is made fresh and fast;..."
Gabriel Garcia
"My fiancé and I always ask ourselves this when we eat Riverside: “how and why?!” Its an unsuspecting place that’s cheap with a straightforward..."
alexis brown
"Edit: Now been back over 5 times and even bought a T-shirt. This place is the absolute best. Smashed burgers best on earth, amazing fries, cheap cold..."
N C
"The food was extremely fast! Great prices! Fresh meat! Highly..."
"Awesome lunch here today! Fantastic menu, incredible beer selection, friendly staff. Jackie and I really enjoyed ourselves. Beer and food were..."
Ben DeRuyter
"This was our first time to citizen burger. It was really good. We were so impressed how good everything was. The burgers were cooked to perfect. The..."
Stacie Leigh Dillon
"Service was great! Waiter was extremely enthusiastic and happy to explain the beer and burger menu! My burger (The Big One) was the best burger I..."
Louie Carducci Jr
"My favorite bar in Charlottesville, period. I love the atmosphere. Beer selection is excellent. Draft rotation superb. They stock all the right..."
Edrick Deery
"Absolutely delicious! Best burger I have ever had 😋 and I'm not really a burger person! Sweet potato fries are amazing as well. Service was..."
Anna Christine Carson
"Great service!
Great food!
Great atmosphere!
Great time!
We are in town from Pittsburgh hiking and vacationing. Found this place, highly..."
Scoty Carion
"Great meal, Katie was an excellent server, great beer selection-looking forward to another meal there..."
Peter Jones
"Great customer service! The food and mixed are awesome!! I highly recommend this..."
Daniele Somers
"Spectacular burgers and huge beer selection, even some I'd like! If you are anywhere close to here definitely a must for a meal! Wish it was close..."
Marya Teal
"Great burger and fries... get the garlic arioli fries... delicious... great server..."
Guy McCrary
"This place is amazing! Perfect burger and toppings, and fantastic fries as well. I’ll definitely be coming back when I’m in the..."
"The burgers were amazing!!! I love the build your own so i built mine with goat cheese and applewood smoked bacon but the list had so many yummy..."
William Breeden
"We love Zinburger. The wait staff are tremendously attentive and cheery. I have complemented them to the management previously. Their food is very..."
Joe JB Shaver
"The salted caramel shake was amazing. The fries were perfectly cooked- crispy on the outside & soft in the middle. My breakfast burger was the best..."
Beth Powell VanVranken
"We've been there 2 times and both times everything was perfectly delicious!! They have the biggest variety of toppings for creating your own special..."
Sonja Russell
"wonderful food and jesse is fantastic waiter! i had a great birthday..."
Lauren Devlin
"Loved my burger with Swiss, braised onion, and a side of aioli! The truffle fries were really to die..."
Michael Rose
"Loved everything about this place - burgers, beer, and the service. Outstanding!!! Keep up the good..."
Chuck Brandner
"I sat by the bar and ordered a. veggie burger and sweet potato fries to go. I was even served a glass of water with lemon while waiting. I was able..."
"Incredible food (my bf had the hangover burger which didn't disappoint, I had the black bean and quinoa burger which was also delicious and we split..."
Laurel Miller
"Yes, regardless what it appears from the outside, this is the place to eat and drink in Charlottesville. Being from Florida, we took a recommendation..."
Tim Haifley
"The service was fantastic. We shared a full flight and managed to pick several favorites as a result (Cubano was �). The wonchos were delicious, as..."
Amanda Branigan
"During our visit to Charlottesville, my son and my sister went to Sedona late morning to check out craft beers. Loved it so much all 3 of us made a..."
Sharon A. Hartman
"Stopped in to eat and try out the brews. Everything was great! So great that I stopped back in to have another brew before I called it a night. I..."
Josh White
"Before 21 I said SoSt had the best burgers in town. Now that I am 21, they have the best burgers and the best beer in town. I would recommend South..."
Parker Sturtevant
"This has always been one of my favorites in town, even under new ownership! Very kid-friendly lunch, amazingly warm and welcoming staff and great..."
Lynsie Steele
"My favorite place in C-ville. Food is great and the beers are better. Satan's Pony is my go to and the Imperial Satan's Pony is unbelievable. But..."
E.j. Trivette
"Beer is awesome! Food was good and plentiful! Their french fries are the best I have ever eaten anywhere! The atmosphere is relaxed with attentive..."
Lisa Suddarth
"Taylor Smacks place in C’ville is awesome! Nice improvement since Taylor was the brewmaster there before he opened Blue Mountain..."
Tim Johnson
"Great beer! Nice atmosphere as well. I only visit once a year but its always a must stop place when im in..."
Jacob Orr
"Can’t go wrong with any of the food and beer. Staff is amazing too! A weekly stop for..."
Eric Janovsky
"Great service, good food, Bar Hopper IPA (one of my very favorites) was outstanding, good growler price ($8.50 for 64 oz). My only gripes were lack..."
Tom Mishoe Jr
"Love this place - the atmosphere, the food, the beer, the service - is..."
Lisa Flood
"Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, great location, and great staff &..."
Keith Miller
"I don't think I have ever enjoyed a beer sampler more. Every single one of the beers was good; some downright excellent. Excellent hamburger;..."
Barry Penn Hollar
"Great location, great beer and a very friendly..."
Ken Unbewust
"Great atmosphere, food and beer selection. The wait staff was excellent! Highly recommended and we will be back..."
James Southworth
"I was with a large group and the whole experience was wonderful. A friend and I ordered the chicken with biscuits & gravy brunch item. Our dishes..."
Tony Robertson
"Great find! Fun beer selections and great food and..."
Kathy DeRemer
"Discovered purely by chance while in town for the annual beat down of the Wahoo's by the Hokies! Fantastic meal and beer! I will be back and not just..."
Alan Casper
"The beers were all amazing (especially Slippery When Wit) and the food was great with a great atmosphere and..."
Brittany Coleman
"One of my favorite experiences. Great staff and amazing beer. ..."
Meagan Bonestele
"Great food, great beer, great people! Stopped in on the way back from Shenandoah National Park because I'm a huge fan of Satan's Pony and we were..."
Tanya Puccio
"Great food, location, staff and the Beer flight is AWESOME lol. Cant wait to go..."
Santiago Carreras
"Came for lunch, Our Bartender was so friendly, knowledgeable and easy going. Great specials and Beer is PHENOMENAL! Thanks for a great time!..."
Valene Vesey
"A great selection of lagers which is difficult to find... Light, Amber and Dunkel. Nice atmosphere and good apps as..."
Peter Weinhold
"We went on a whim and loved it. We had the best waitress. Excellent..."
Julie Robins
"Acoustic Kitty might be my new favorite beer ......"
Amanda Lynne Wiley
"The service was excellent. We had kids in 3 strollers and they helped us get everyone settled. We were there for beers and snacks and everything was..."
Beth Hughes Wendling
"Very self serve kinda place. No menus. You need to scan the QR code to get the menu. Then you have to go to the order desk to order your meal, don't..."
Karen Thiess
"Amazing and great beer selection, good food, nice environment and friendly staff. Had their Ruben and Sweet Potato fries and highly recommend their..."
Josh Hollinger
"TRY THE WONCHOS!!! This place has excellent beer across the board, all styles. No disappointments in twelve beers is so rare. See the flight? Every..."
AM S
"Wide variety of beers. Nice, big space in old industrial building. Love their double-sided fireplace.
This has been a go-to place for us for decades...."
Ed Tracy
"We've been to South Street before but not in a few years. For the life of me I can't understand what took so long!
The atmosphere is great, the..."
Michael Ponzini
"Good beer - the Ferus was excellent. Cheese curds were amazing! Also I liked the bar set up. They had a clear spot at the end of the bar to order so..."
Brian Huesgen
"The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was just as fantastic! The dining and bar areas were cleaned and sanitized as soon as guests left...."
Roast Beef Sub and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Hamburger steaks
Lemon Meringue Pie
Corn on the Cob
Ribs
Fried Wings
Foot Long Hot Dog and Fries
Sandwiches
Red Beans and Rice
Red Beans & Rice
Fish
Sandwiches
3 Piece Fried Chicken Dinner
Bbq ribs
Cheeseburger
Homemade Sweet Potato Pie
Cornbread
Burger
BBQ Rib Sandwich
Fried chicken
Hamburgers
Veggie Barger
Bacon cheeseburger
Fish Dinner with Country Potatoes and Greens
Breakfast Fries Eggs Country Ham Bacon Fried Potatoes with Toast
Beef
Cheeseburger Cole Slaw Onion Rings Cheescake
Pasta
George's Omelette
Sit down
American
Diner
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I drive from Richmond just to eat here. The food is so cheap, the burgers are really good and the Mac and Cheese is delicious. Their fried chicken is..."
Bruce Toulon
"This place was AMAZING!! Our family of six ate amazing food at a fantastic price. The service was wonderful and the food was even perfect to our..."
Marjorie Quesenberry
"I have to admit the best burger � in town. Sorry Jack Brown yours is now second on my list. OMG the mac n cheese is the cheeseist!..."
Don Burns
"Excellent!!! We had literally 10 minutes to grab a bite to eat before our train left without us and we happily stumbled upon Mel’s and they hooked..."
Trent Walker
"I was looking for a reasonably priced place to have dinner before a concert yesterday. My boyfriend and I enjoy home cooking and comfort foods and..."
Kat Harrison
"My favorite restaurant ever!! Even the kids all choose Mel's as their favorite place to dine when we're in C'ville! Haven't made a bad choice yet..."
Terin Garrett
"When ever we go out of town I love finding these mom n pop restaurants it felt go to sit in a restaurant and just unplug from the world and relive my..."
Chris Donithan
"The best soul food I've had since moving to Virginia. And the sweet tea was like mamas. I will be..."
Debbie Anderson Hartner
"Great food, and Arthur was awesome to chat with. We had burger with fries, and burger with mac and..."
James E Lillard
"Best food I have ever had. Their burgers are smack ya mama good! Good food, good prices, and just plain good..."
Adam Gray
"We were visiting in Charlottesville and found this amazing restaurant! Picture you grandmother's kitchen on Thanksgiving! EVERYTHING was smelling..."
Deborah Johnson
"Great food and Great service! Highly..."
Scott Gnarly
"I drive trains into Charlottesville frequently. It's been awhile but I always go to Mel's. They are the best--just like home made food but..."
Thaddeus Joseph Sr.
"We just had the best burger while visiting Charlottesville, VA at Mel's..."
Katherine Vallance
"The best burger you’re gonna get on your lunch..."
Joey Von Kinsley
"In town training happened onto this spot downtown great burger joint but he has so much..."
Lawson Williams
"This is a historic cafe in Charlottesville Virginia and I went today after not being home a while MANE !!! MEL HOOKED ME UP WITH THE BEST DOUBLE..."
Cumi Tee
"Value - 5
Atmosphere - 5
Service - 4
Food - 4
A historic fixture in the downtown Charlottesville food scene. Every Charlottesville resident must go..."
Dylan Prévost
"I’m riding the Amtrak home with my son after a very taxing trip. We have a layover here, I stopped in to get us a real meal and boy was it worth..."
Nicole Mulloy
"This is a perfect little Cafe, with a lot of character.. The food Is delicious. The employees are kind. And the prices are cheap to..."
Thomas Selby
"Fantastic food! BLT, Burger and omelette were all fantastic! Friendliest staff! The wait for the food can be slightly longer than some expect, but..."
Beau S
"Been here twice. Great diner food and friendly. Had burger and fried chicken dinner. Prefer the fried..."
N C
"The lady who took my order is such a nice person! That always makes such a big difference.
The chicken though was fried very well. Seasoned subtly,..."
Brian Suk
"This was a wonderful spot! Polish sausage and country ham sandwich were great!! But the grilled donuts, aaagh the grilled donuts were absolutely..."
"This place has great food and stakes. The service is exceptional and even now it's priced on the higher side the food is very delicious. If you don't..."
Dan Martino
"I loved this place. I went here with my wife and the baby and I loved my experience. I ordered the paleo salmon and my wife ordered a steak...."
Patrick McCormack
"The service was good and fast. The lobster and shrimp pasta wasn't as good as I would have hoped. The noodles and sauce were very bland but they put..."
Kchimonyo
"Amazing fresh and we'll done plates. Friendly and helpful wait staff knew the menu and made good recommendations. Atmosphere very calming and..."
Kwilter87
"Good for the gluten free crowd. But they use corn pasta??? Wish they would change that. Little pricy for..."
Phil Tatton
"Burger!. Great burgers!Food is solid and usually good service. They had fish tacos on the menu at one time and they were great- shame they don't..."
Foodcritic
"First Timer, Will Be Back. It is only a rare time that I feel compelled to publicly review a restaurant: when it is very bad or very good. I would..."
CHB90
"Excellent service and food. Mediterranean salad with salmon is to die for! Good selection of brews and..."
Rich B
"Food excellent, party of 3, short rib shepards pie (peas fresh), burger great fries, risotto. Prices reasonable, service..."
"This was my first time in Charlottesville and I met up with a group of friends from all over Virginia. We took up 3 tables and had 3 very large and..."
Lillian McKee
"One of our favorite spots in C’Ville. Never had a bad meal, great environment in the dining room or watch a game around the bar. Will go again and..."
Jim Schmidt
"The food is phenomenal and the service was just as amazing! I highly reccomend this place for anyone who wants good food. The atmosphere of this..."
Dana Polintan
"We had a group come on Saturday night for a reunion. The staff was wonderful and very attentive and the food was delicious! Making the arrangements..."
Myra Stinnett Trent
"Had a fanatic meal and Great service by a very professional staff . That with good company made for a very nice evening..."
Donald LePrell
"Great food and great service! Thank you for a great..."
Stacy Utz
"Eat here all the time brunch, lunch, dinner. The crispy fries are the best. Vegetarian options..."
Trista Fann Pullaro
"We got together for Mother's Day and we couldn't have had a more pleasant visit, and a really nice meal. We never felt like we were rushed. The..."
Christine Dakeman
"We had a group of 20 for lunch and it couldn't have been a better experience! Our waitress was phenomenal, and the food was good. The kitchen was a..."
L Johnson
"The place is going through some growing pains but still great service and we like the food. If they make a mistake they make it right. Nice dining..."
Charlene Kaur
"We stopped in for dinner and sat outside. Service was good and the food was delicious! Lots of great drink options as well. Highly..."
"Always amazing food. Have visited several times and the food is consistently delicious. It can get a bit noisy but that’s because it’s so..."
Joe Wilson
"It is a really nice restaurant great waitresses. Really warm environment. Super friendly. Good food. I had a gyro and great french fries...."
blue chicken
"There are three items that create the most value for the customer: Prices, Service and quality. Tip Top has it all. Lowest prices in Charlottesville..."
Kostas V
"We were in Charlottesville for a medical appointment and decided to try a local restaurant instead of a chain for lunch. I'm always a little bit..."
Karen McCormick
"This place runs with a well oiled machine. Tables are cleaned as soon as people leave, server got our drinks and order, food came out hot and..."
Elizabeth Jackson
"A local told us to check this place put while we were in town and I'm so dang glad we did. They have an amazing selection of food! Great flavors and..."
Unicorn Soup
"Friendly diner. Big menu. Good prices. Good food. 5 yrs ago not so good. So I didnt go there all that time. Now it's back on my list though. It's a..."
"I’ve been here a few times and it’s a really cool college bar. Great prices and atmosphere. Definitely..."
Carson Peck
"Great meaty burgers, but I prefer Riverside lunch overall for Cville burgers. Had a Room 121 w double beef. Beef ever so slightly dry and/or..."
N C
"Good, classic burgers. Also the appetizers are great - we had the nachos. The wait staff is friendly. If you just want lunch I would recommend going..."
Maddy A
"Love the food here, they have great drinks and..."
Martina Molina Andres
"Excellent burger. Great service. Although we couldn't collectively figure out why it was called Room 121 Burger. Is that Poe's..."
Stu C
"Overall experience was awesome. We tried wahoo for our drinks. Room 121 for our burgers. Curly fries were awesome too. The servers were very friendly..."
Jo Han
"Visiting UVA. Decided to have lunch on the corner. Boylan was great. Started with draft beers with many to choose from. Easy choice on the appetizer..."
Scott Heldman
"Delicious burgers, attentive and kind staff, all at an affordable price. Located on the corner it's the perfect spot for a late night bite to eat or..."
"My husband and I have eaten here at least 10 times - I have tried to get something different each time because the food is so good - I have never had..."
Katie Williams Batten
"As regulars we decided to dine here for Mothers Day. Our server that we started with was horrible, rude, and very unprofessional. Considering that we..."
Amber Lowe Moore
"I was very impressed with the food and service for Valentine's Day dinner. The wait staff was excellent and very attentive to our needs. As busy as..."
Julie Rae Beach
"I went to Shadwells for dinner last night and I took my grandfather with me. During dinner he had to use the restroom so, naturally, I was incredibly..."
Morgan Marie
"Our lunch was delicious, the menu is varied, the server was efficient & friendly (but not chatty which is annoying), and parking is convenient. Met..."
Connie Sylvester
"Great atmosphere, activity, sports, food specials, good service, good flavors. And very convenient to my..."
Jc Conklin
"Both the food and service are great!! Bring bach the Shrimp and
Grits. It is my favorite, but I've loved every..."
Barbara Beale Capron
"Had my daughter's post wedding brunch here. It was fantastic. Really great food and wonderful..."
Marolyn Johnson
"Wonderfully awesome food, great service. Just..."
Patty Workman
"Wonderful meal - had never been! I took a client for lunch to celebrate and what a grand surprise! Service was outstanding, food options plentiful,..."
Pam Whorley
"I went here with my best friend for restaurant week and the food was amazing! I had the fried oysters (she had the crabcake), we both had the green..."
Tracy M
"We were seated immediately, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was great! The beignets were hot and delicious, the french toast had..."
Jessica Hudler
"We had a real pleasure eat at Shadwells Restaurant. The rolls that were brought out were very light and fluffy and scrumptious. I had the catch of..."
Shawn Prather
"Our dinner reservation for about 25 people during UVA's graduation weekend was mostly well managed. A few people had to sit outside of the reserved..."
Michael Benissan
"First Impressions can shape an experience.
When the first true dialogue as you walk in the door is that "we would normally disregard your..."
"The footlong hot dog with homemade chili is the best! I went there for the first time today...and let me tell you, Jack 'n Jill has a new..."
Tom Tomlinson
"Jack 'n' Jil is an awesome restaurant. The food is exceptional and the prices are more than fair. I have been coming here for over 10 years...."
Janet Jackson
"Well..... I am so proud of this little place!!!!! in all its like i dont know ...umm.. two feet wide? but its made a pretty cool setting for itself:)..."
Sidney Carr
"Chili Dogs. Been coming here every time that we are in cville for thirty years for the foot- long chili dogs and..."
Kent
"Good food. Tasty burgers and dogs! Seasoned fries are yummy..."
Jill Huber
"Took my 5yr old daughter...she loved sitting at the counter. The coconut cake was TDF! They don't take plastic so keep that in mind. We'd go..."
Regina Caudill Sellers
"A throwback (in a good way) to a less-complicated small town life. Tasty chili dogs, fair prices, honest service. A basket of seasoned fries males a..."
VA Foodie
"A Charlottesville institution since I went to UVA in the 80s. A must if you're in town. Try the foot long hot dog with chili & onions. The Greek..."
Dominic Carpin
"I tried this place on the recommendation of coworkers, as my family is from out of town. Let me say that I am so glad we did. The food was fresh and..."
Susanna Webb
"Always stop by at least once when we visit Charlottesville! The burger is greasy, but so good! The fries with the seasoning salt are my favorite! If..."
Andrea Patton
"Saw my Daughter's walking back to the car and they Mom this is good. Got say enjoyed the Ice Cream cone & was extremely large....Had that true..."
Tara Roland
"I never would've guessed this unassuming little place would have such delicious food and attentive service. They even have veggie burgers!!..."
C. C.
"Been here several times. It's a staple of Charlottesville and always good if you like diner food. Bring cash, though. No card transactions. There is..."
"I would five it six stars.
The burger I had (without bun) was the best Americina burger I have ever had.
It was a Super Spicy Whale Burger.
FYI I..."
Gary Matthews
"It's been a Charlottesville tradition for many, many years and it's never failed to deliver a great meal. The fresh corned beef hash is wonderful! I..."
Scott Johnson
"I have two favorite neighborhood restaurants and The Nook is one! The staff is super friendly and great at what they do, and the food is terrific..."
Robin Francis
"Stuart thenook is amazing!!! I reached out via email to ask where I could purchase one of their coffee mugs and a few days later received one in the..."
Kristina Bye Barbee
"I love coming here. The service is top notch and the food is amazing. I really love the sausage gravy and the pumpkin..."
Josh Pritchett Jr
"This was my second visit to The Nook. As a single Dad bringing my precious Baby Girl with me wherever I go, I tend to try find a place where I won't..."
DJ Peak A Boo
"Amazing crab cakes. Brie and chicken sandwich also incredible flavour. Lovely staff. Kim took great care of..."
Sars
"Visited this little cafe on a whim while visiting downtown Charlottesville. It was AMAZING. From the friendly staff and delicious food. It was a..."
Christine Nobles
"Short o er ight trip to Charlottesville, VA and I heard about this spot. Food was good and waitress was excellent!! Not much seating on the inside..."
Virges Pearson
"BEST DINER YET!!! This is the real deal - the authentic American Diner, established 1951. Retro floors, bar, handcrafted, wooden booths. Way cool! ..."
Barbara
"Very friendly service and cute spot. Not sure about my French toast but the eggs Benedict was a..."
Hazel Sun
"Yummy brunch. Great location and staff are very helpful and friendly with good..."
Christie Henderson
"Great food, drinks, and service. Absolutely would recommend for breakfast/brunch if you're in the area. One thing to note is that if you want to use..."
Eric Jenkins
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