Restaurants near Gordonsville Historic District

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Près Des Prés

4.8

Exceptional(10)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Gordonsville

Booked 3 times today

Join us in the dining room for a French inspired three course tasting menu experience for a base price of $71. Reservations required and as we are a very small restaurant we do have a 24 hour cancellation policy.The owner of Près Des Prés, Andrew Pearson, dreamed of opening a restaurant in Gordonsville because of his love for the town and its people. This is a family operated establishment so you will find Andrew’s wife Lauren and daughters serving guests some evenings. Our restaurant filled a hole in the town for a more high end and French dining experience. Chef Abigail Duck runs our one (wo)man kitchen. She aims our menu to feature seasonal, interesting, French inspired dishes. Prés is located in the heart of Virginia wine country, located very near Charlottesville, UVA, Orange, Keswick , and Woodberry Forest. Can’t get a reservation? Join us at Prés Bar for our extensive tinned fish menu, chef specials, summer courtyard and custom c

2. Palladio

4.7

Exceptional(545)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gordonsville

Booked 5 times today

The elegant balance we value in wine, the quality of celebration inherent in its welcome, inspire palate harmonies that are Virginian in resources and Northern Italian in perspective, in country dining of vivacity and refinement. Here the estate of wine is inhabited at its most seamless and complete, sustained behind the scenes by the rarest collaboration of colleagues gifted in cuisine, viticulture, horticulture and service. Luxury on-site accommodations available at our 1804 Inn and Cottages. For additional information, please visit our website www.bbvwine.com.

3. Forked on Main

4.6

Exceptional(157)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Orange

Booked 1 time today

Forked on Main is a casual contemporary eatery, located in the historic Sparks building on Main Street in Orange, VA. Walk in the door and you’re instantly faced with the hostess stand and a decision – a fork in the road. Take a right and you enter a light-filled dining room that can seat couples, families or even private parties. Take a left, and you’re ensconced in the lounge, perfect for a casual mid-day coffee, a happy hour drink with co-workers or a night out on Main Street with friends.

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4. Public Fish & Oyster

4.9

Exceptional(2641)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Charlottesville

Booked 57 times today

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.

5. Spoon & Spindle

4.9

Exceptional(77)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Orange

Booked 13 times today

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.

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6. Black Cow Chophouse

4.9

Exceptional(500)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Charlottesville

Booked 49 times today

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.

7. The Local

4.5

Awesome(2536)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 38 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.

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8. 1799 at The Clifton

4.5

Awesome(752)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Charlottesville

Booked 10 times today

We are serving a wonderful ala carte menu with many delicious & unique options. We have an award winning wine list, and cocktail menu available as well - ask about our 'smoked' cocktails. Set in a charming and historic house on a ridge overlooking The Rivanna River in Charlottesville, Virginia, 1799 at The Clifton is committed to cooking beautiful, locally sourced food in a warm yet chic atmosphere. Michelin Starred Chef Matthew Bousquet and his team are dedicated to giving you the best of new Piedmont cooking in a special way. Come and explore the offerings of our Chef’s seasonal menus, featuring the bounty of our own organic vegetable and herb garden. We look forward to making your visit truly memorable! Please make any requests on seating preferences, using the reservation notes. We will do our absolute best to accommodate all request based on availability.

9. Ten

4.8

Exceptional(1094)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Charlottesville

Booked 32 times today

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

10. C&O

4.9

Exceptional(857)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 20 times today

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.

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Virginia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was incredibly delicious! Our server was attention and knowledgeable, the food was fresh and over the top satisfying, and we all had an experience we will remember for a long time. Thank you!
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Jamia
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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Spoon & SpindlePrice: Expensive• Southern• Orange
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Todd
Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Everyone was super welcoming and helpful. Happy hour special is very affordable, and the crusted brussels sprouts appetizer was particularly delicious. I loved my shrimp and grits entrée, and my wife’s burger was excellent.
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Forked on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Orange
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4.6
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DerwardVIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •60 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
A splurge for us once or twice a year when we are in the area. Always a pleasure to see Mark and the rest of the team.
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PalladioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gordonsville
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4.7
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Katherine
Washington, D.C. Area •44 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 2024
Exceptional food in a charming atmosphere! We highly reccommend this lovely restaurant.
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Près Des PrésPrice: Very Expensive• French• Gordonsville
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4.8

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Près Des Prés

2. Palladio

3. Forked on Main

4. Public Fish & Oyster

5. Spoon & Spindle

6. Black Cow Chophouse

7. The Local

8. 1799 at The Clifton

9. Ten

10. C&O

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