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Ralph Sampson's ATR, Charlottesville, VA

Ralph Sampson's ATR

4.2
4.2
333 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
BIG FLAVORS FOR THE BIG GAME (FROM THE ORIGINAL BIG MAN)
Whether you’re pre-gaming with burgers and wings or celebrating a big win with premium steaks and seafood, our menu has you (and your team) covered.

LOCAL EATS, LOCAL BREWS (FROM A LOCAL LEGEND)
Proudly featuring “Ralph’s Big Juicy” — a citrusy India Pale Ale made in collaboration with Three Notch’d Brewing Company.

“IT’S ALWAYS BEEN A DREAM OF MINE”
An upscale sports bar experience years in the making conveniently located in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 422-8093
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 333 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Hot spot

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ralph Sampson's ATR offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent service" and a diverse menu, making it a hit for sports fans and brunch enthusiasts alike. While some dishes are exceptional, like the weekend brunch, certain buffet items need improvement. The dedicated staff ensures a welcoming experience, particularly highlighted by standout servers and management.

333 Reviews
  1. Alfred

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the chicken and waffles. Waffles were great. The issue was how the chicken was cooked and served. The menu said it was 4 pieces of bone in chicken. It was a half chicken. I was ok with that at first but the breading on the fried chicken fell off the skin completely on the other side. It had an odd flavor as if it was cooked in really old oil too. My daughter got the kids Mac n cheese. She couldn’t eat it. I mean she is 7 but mc n cheese is always a slam dunk. This time it was a technical foul. She only ordered that because they were out of Alfredo pasta. My wife ordered flank steak. It was overcooked and chewy. Her side were too seasoned. Loads of salt on the broccoli. The truffle fries were drenched in truffle oil. It made my wife sick. The waiter was not great. He took our drink order. Main course order. Delivered drinks and then was gone until after everything was well past fixable. Other people delivered our food. He ignored us until it was time to go. So we just paid and left. I I don’t enjoy writing this. I had high hopes for this place. They need to find out what happened last night with the chicken and fix that. Then seriously consider training the male staff member last night that was waiting near the entrance. I didn’t try their burgers. I wish I had. Fries were good that weren’t truffle fries.

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  2. Shawn

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first time impression, food was delicious.

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  3. David

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic meal with outstanding service. A great experience, and we look forward to attending again for a meal.

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  4. Nancy

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We felt honored that Ralph Simpson himself gave up his seat at our reserved table, graciously welcoming us to his place. Service was prompt and excellent, our salads with added proteins were fresh and delicious. Staff were fun and welcoming. Very glad we made a reservation, as it was pregame for a sold out UVA basketball game. Place was standing room only.

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  5. michelle

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent experience! Our waitress was attentive and delightful. The food was fantastic. My husband had a burger, and I had the harvest salad with salmon. We were incredibly pleased with both. 

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  6. Esther

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Harvest bowl was delicious! Good mix of flavors.

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  7. David

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was good. My salmon was well seasoned and cooked. The beans and rice were good and there was no issue substituting a side salad for collared greens. My wife got chicken and waffles. The chicken was fried well and had honey on it. The waffle was large. We will go back.

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  8. Burke

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first time experience. My wife and I both had burgers that were excellent and cooked to order. Seated quickly and the service was great.

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  9. Bryan

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yummy food, good ambience and outstanding staff. Never lets us down! Kudos.

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  10. Medi

    VIP

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food choices were better than other sports ber/restaurants I’ve been to. The service was good.

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Ralph Sampson's ATR does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Ralph Sampson's ATR is rated 4.2 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for Ralph Sampson's ATR

973 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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