Best Casual Restaurants in Charlottesville

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Charlottesville

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Charlottesville

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12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Public Fish & Oyster restaurant

1. Public Fish & Oyster

4.9

Exceptional(2665)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Charlottesville

Booked 53 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.

2. The Conservatory

4.3

Awesome(13)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 2 times today

Inspired by the comforts, legacy, and bounty of the region. Experience a new restaurant and bar concept, specializing in innovative cocktails and small shareable plates flavored by local cuisine. Guests are encouraged to unwind by the patio firepit, sip drinks at the bar, and socialize at leisure throughout the open concept space

3. Rapture

4.8

Exceptional(226)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Southern • Charlottesville

Booked 1 time today

Rapture features playful, farm-to-table Southern cuisine in a swank-but-cozy atmosphere. We have outdoor dining, billiards tables, and live music several nights a week.

4. The Bebedero

4.5

Awesome(107)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Charlottesville

Booked 1 time today

The Bebedero is a Mexican restaurant serving a blend of traditional flavors with contemporary fusions. The eatery has a vibrant and energetic ambience and is adorned with bright hues in a chic modern style. The artistic style interiors and friendly staff members make The Bebedero a wonderful place to enjoy the tasty food with background music and southwestern fashion. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating for a more relaxed environment.The Bebedero has a full alcohol bar to enjoy food with drinks. Stew de albondigas, del mar stew, chile relleno, snapper a la parrila and pumpkin seed pipianon are known to be some of the popular entrée menu items. The restaurant also has scrumptious appetizers, kids' menu, shared plates and dessert variety. The Governor's new guidelines require all alcohol service to be suspended at 10pm. You may still sit and dine, but after ten pm no alcoholic beverages can still be on your table.

A photo of Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen restaurant

5. Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(10)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Charlottesville

Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen offers Breakfast and Lunch in a casual restaurant overlooking Charlottesville's Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Our outdoor patio is a perfect place for seasonal outdoor dining!- Breakfast and Lunch- Complimentary Omni Hotel parking

6. The Local

4.5

Awesome(2557)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 38 times today

Restaurant Week: January 27-February 2 (pre-fixe menu only - $35pp)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.

7. The Ridley

4.0

Excellent(523)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Southern • Charlottesville

Booked 12 times today

The Ridley is THE destination for upscale-casual dining and fresh seafood offerings in Charlottesville, Virginia. Located within The Draftsmen boutique hotel, The Ridley combines convenience and accessibility with an unparalleled dining experience. As one of Charlottesville’s Black-owned restaurants, the concept pays homage to Dr. Walter N. Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from The University of Virginia and receive a graduate degree from any major, historically white public university in the South.

8. Birch & Bloom

4.2

Awesome(320)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Charlottesville

Booked 11 times today

We’re captivated by the natural beauty and bounty of Virginia. That’s why our menu is much more than a traditional steakhouse: terrific cuts, of course, complimented by locally caught seafood, sides fresh from the farmers market, and award-winning wine from across the globe. We’re not just for celebrating, and we’re not just a steakhouse: we’re the sophisticated dining experience that every steakhouse wants to be when it grows up. Valet parking is available, free for the first two hours with validation. Street parking is also available without a permit after 5pm daily and on the weekends.

A photo of Bad Luck Ramen Bar & North American Sake Brewery restaurant

9. Bad Luck Ramen Bar & North American Sake Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(73)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Creative Japanese • Charlottesville

Booked 5 times today

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!

A photo of matchbox Charlottesville restaurant

10. matchbox Charlottesville

3.9

Excellent(203)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 2 times today

From its prime perch in The Shops at Stonefield, matchbox will delight neighborhood workers, visitors, and residents with a casual, welcoming spot for a quick weekday lunch, lively happy hour, bottomless weekend brunch, and dinner for both date nights and groups. Owned by Maurice Kelly, a technologist and former Navy Intelligence Officer turned restaurateur, Matchbox Charlottesville opens this winter, boasting artisanal pizzas, creative American bistro fare, and a come-as-you-are vibe. A definitive element of the Matchbox dining experience is the custom pizza oven that fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes, and its surrounding pizza bar that offers a front-row view of the action. The bar at Matchbox is a focal point of the dining experience.. Hand-painted murals from local artists add further context to the neighborhood, and bring in a touch of personality as well.

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OpenTable Diner
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time visit was very positive. Great service and the lobster rolls were great.
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Public Fish & OysterPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Charlottesville
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4.9
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Becky
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This is the coolest place….great food, awesome ambiance and service and loved the artwork!
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The BebederoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Charlottesville
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4.5
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Beverly
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
Our service was excellent! It was a rough day and comfort food and smiling faces were very nice!
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RapturePrice: Moderate• Southern• Charlottesville
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4.8
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Dolores
Virginia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Feb 2025
We enjoyed a 3 course meal during Charlottesville Restaurant Week and it was our first time there. We were immediately impressed with the lovely ambience. The server was tops and the food delicious.
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The ConservatoryPrice: Expensive• American• Charlottesville
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4.3
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Nelson
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Wonderful tradition breakfast with every offering being top quality
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Hillock Neighborhood KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Charlottesville
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3.7

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