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Hamiltons' At First & Main, Charlottesville, VA

Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.7
4.7
2331 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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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
    (434) 295-6649
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Hunter Harding

Experiences

  • New Years Eve 2024

    US$100.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    This year we are offering a Five Course Prix Fixe dinner service for $100 per person exclusive of tax, and gratuity. Come ring in the New Year with us! Cheers!

What 2,331 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambience

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Hot spot

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hamiltons' At First & Main delights with its "terrific decor, service, and food." Diners rave about the "outstanding crab cakes" and consistently "excellent service." Enjoy a varied menu with standout dishes like shrimp and grits, tenderloin, and vegetarian specials. Experience a warm atmosphere, perfect for special occasions and memorable dining.

2,331 Reviews
  1. Rosemarie

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit and it was wonderful!we were greeted with a smile, taken to our table and were offered water immediately and then our server created us with a very warm welcome. The service was fabulous and the food delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to those in know.

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  2. Deborah

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Hamiltons and visit often. Today was our annual lunch for my daugjters and me. Everything was as perfect as usual.

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  3. Odile

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was very good. Professional and friendly. He was very knowledgeable about gluten allergies and went out of his way to ensure I was 100% confident about my gf choice. He even added that we would double check with the chef. I had a delicious and safe meal (trout). Thank you!

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  4. Randolph

    VIP

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been to Hamilton's for several years--not for any good reason. We used to go often. Anyway, we decided to return and see how is was. The menu sounded good. The experience was excellent. We went quite early on Friday. The server was Logan, and I must say we've never had a more attentive and thoughtful server. He was excellent. The food also was excellent. The decor of the restaurant is appealing, and the overall ambience very pleasant. We definitely will be returning.

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  5. Robert

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great fun at Hamilton’s. We’ve been dining here for years and it is one of our favorite spots in Charlottesville.

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  6. Jay

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I chose this place mostly based upon other reviews. Just looking at a few photos posted and seeing their plated dishes I knew it would be great quality food. They delivered on all aspects. They offered to take our coats upon arrival and seated us at a table for two by a window. Our server, Logan, was very attentive and answered all of our questions about the menu. We let him know we were in town for a show at the arena, so he made a point to timing everything to keep us on track. The stuffed wild mushroom appetizer was delicious as was the main course. We had the beef tenderloin and raviolis. Everything was cooked to perfection; both excellent choices. The wines by the glass are a limited subset of their offerings, but there are enough options. We skipped dessert, but indulged in coffee. Once again the expresso and cappuccino were perfect. Our show that night was enjoyable, but my date made more mention of how great dinner was than anything else. Great choice for a date night.

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  7. Lori

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We drove 1.5 hours to dine at Hamilton's at First & Main. While waiting to be seated, we met the owner, Kate. She was very friendly and polite, and her staff were very outgoing and attentive. The food was superb and deserving of a Michelin star. The drink selection was also very nice. My guests and I enjoyed wine and cocktails. We will be back.

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  8. Peter

    VIP

    Western NC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food and service, as always, in one of our favorite restaurants in Charlottesville.

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  9. Toni

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter & I both got beef tenderloin & the entire dinner, including the sides, were incredible. We would highly recommend this entree!

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  10. Deborah

    VIP

    Richmond

    106 reviews

    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal at Hamilton’s, our go-to restaurant on the downtown mall. The off-menu lobster ravioli was outstanding. Paul’s service is always impeccable.

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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 4.7 stars by 2331 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hamiltons' At First & Main

101 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st Street
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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