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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Charlottesville

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Charlottesville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

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4.9
4.9 (495)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Charlottesville

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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.
Top review
Laura Leigh
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food. Perfectly cooked steak. Great cuts of meat. Delicious sides. Fantastic cocktails. Friendly and attentive staff!
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4.9
4.9 (77)
$31 to $50
Southern
Orange

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About the restaurant
Spoon & Spindle is located in historic Orange, Virginia in a nearly 100 year old silk mill. Spearheaded by Chef Zachary Andrews, Spoon & Spindle serves seasonal menus for brunch, lunch, & dinner as well as ever-updating craft cocktails, local wines, and unique beers. Our current menu includes fan favorites like the Cochon de Bon, a French Creole inspired dish. Our current Chef's Specials also include Steak Frites, Étouffée, Crawfish Fried Rice, and much more. Our popular brunch menu includes favorites like the Hangover Hash, Ham Benedict, Breakfast Fried Rice, Chicken & Waffles, and much, much more. Our unique menu, intimate dining room, and uber friendly staff keep our regulars coming back to see what we have on special each day.
Top review
Jamia
Dined 2 days ago
Every time me and family dine here we are treated with so much love and care! Each bite of food is like a hug for our souls!
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4.9
4.9 (3842)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Charlottesville

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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.
Top review
DJ
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Wonderful! The cuisine was fantastic and the service was excellent. Thank you!
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
William
Dined 3 days ago
Public Fish & Oyster is our favorite restaurant for dinner.
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4.9
4.9 (1093)
$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
Hannah
Dined 2 days ago
Our waitress was phenomenal. Walked us through recommendations but was NEVER pushy.
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4.9
4.9 (855)
$50 and over
American
Charlottesville

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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.

Top review
LauraVIP
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Never disappoints!! Food is exceptional, creative and full of good flavors. Service is always professional, courteous and attentive!! Highly recommend!
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4.9
4.9 (1845)
$50 and over
French
Charlottesville
About the restaurant
Fleurie is OPEN for dinner on New Year's Day!

Serving Dinner Tuesday - Saturday.
Daily Prix-Fixe 3-Course Menu ($109) with optional Wine Pairings ($75+)
Fleurie offers patio and indoor dining by reservation.
Please make sure to select your desired seating area when booking.

Join us at Fleurie Restaurant for a contemporary French fine dining experience, located just off Charlottesville's charming Downtown Mall on 3rd Street. Fleurie's elegant atmosphere, stellar wine list, and innovative menu are sure to produce an unforgettable meal. Fleurie is the perfect place to celebrate special occasions or simply enjoy masterfully prepared dishes and intimate service.

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LouisVIP
Dined 3 days ago
We celebrated my birthday here and it was such a fantastic dinner on all levels! Not only was everything we ordered absolutely delicious, but the chef also kept sending us more and more wonderful additional complimentary bites. Everything was beautifully prepared and plated! The servers worked as a team to provide a smooth and pleasant experience throughout the entire meal. Highly recommended!
About the restaurant
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!
Top review
Anita
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Friendly wait staff, cool atmosphere & great food + Saki!
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4.7
4.7 (1514)
$31 to $50
Southern
Charlottesville
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
LouisVIP
Dined 4 days ago
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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4.7
4.7 (2219)
$31 to $50
American
Charlottesville

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About the restaurant
Duner's, brought to you by Ten Course Hospitality, is a casual fine dining restaurant located five miles west of Charlottesville in the village of Ivy, Virginia. Our menu changes daily, allowing our chefs to use the best ingredients seasonally available. We have an extensive wine list, a full bar and a very experienced service staff. Established in 1983, our goal has always been to serve great food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our portions are generous, our ingredients are the finest and we want everyone who walks in the door to become a regular customer!
Top review
CathyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding meal and experience! One of our favorite go to places!
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