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The Local, Charlottesville, VA

The Local

4.6
4.6
2511 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
UVA Graduation Weekend: May 17-19: Please see experience listed below

Come 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Website
    http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.
  • Location
    824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

  • UVA Graduation Weekend

    US$65.00 per person

    16 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
    The Local has been hosting graduates and their families for years, with a focus on style and comfort. Located in the heart of Belmont, and our expert team will make your celebration a night to remember. The cost is $65 per person before tax & gratuity. Our regular menu is not offered during graduation weekend. We require a credit card on file to hold your reservation. We will not charge anything to your card now, it's simply our way of holding your reservation. Cancellations after March 1st will result in a $20 per person fee to the credit card provided. For a link to last years menu, please click here: https://thelocal-cville.com/s/Graduation-Weekend-2024-Local.pdf Email gradweekend@thelocal-cville.com if you have questions
    UVA Graduation Weekend photo

Menu

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What 2,511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Local in Charlottesville offers a warm, rustic dining experience with a focus on southern-inspired dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and "excellent" food, including the rockfish and meatloaf. The restaurant's ambiance is inviting, making it a great spot for special occasions.

2,511 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Local’s rustic front room, consistently excellent food, and warm and friendly staff make it a dream come true. A warning! Parking can be challenging!

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  2. Christian

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very good service, and wonderful ambiance. The Local had multiple entrees for our table; the steak frites and the pork chops were big hits. We also enjoyed several deserts, including the cobbler and the chocolate pecan pie. We would go again & highly recommend !

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  3. michael

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A good time was had as celebrated two birthdays last night.

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  4. Lucia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful, tasty food! Good variety on the menu. Seating was a little uncomfortable, hard seats, stiff backed chairs. We were upstairs and it was quiet enough and warm enough (November) until someone came thru the door and our table was right there. Lots of noise from below while a manager was showing someone around and they failed to close the door for at least 10 minutes. Finally a waitress came thru and closed it. Our waitress Claudia was excellent. She was attentive, very observant, and had a smile that lit the room, as well as a personality to go with it!

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  5. Allan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent. Nice menu with good options Only downside is parking in the area

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  6. Cynthia

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose The Local to have our 39th wedding anniversary dinner. We made reservations and were taken straight away to our table and service was immediate. Our waiter was Patrick who was outstanding in everyway. We ordered the salmon entree and the meatloaf entree for our dinners. They arrived quickly, however both dishes were not hot - they were closer to being luke warm - boarding on cold. Not ones to complain, we finished our meals and were greeted by Patrick with two glasses of Prosecco which was a nice surprise. Finished with the recommended cheesecake that was awesome. We would recommend this restaurant to others - but insist that your food arrive hot!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience visiting The Local. We loved the different menu options and unique flavor pairings that were offered. Our server was kind, knowledgeable and happy to check with the chef on ingredients. I am looking forward to returning during our next visit to Charlottesville.

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  8. Colin

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect place for a date night. Ambiance was great though music was a bit loud at times. Food was incredible and generous portions. Service was fantastic, attentive yet not invasive.

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  9. Curtis

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy dining at the Local. Food and wine excellent. Great personal service. Affordable.

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  10. Geoffrey

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good but not great! Service and ambiance were fine and our waiter was attentive and helpful. Short ribs were tender but tasteless and only luke warm. Rockfish was great but sticky rice was unaccountably sweet which clashed with the fish. Unclear why rice or rockfish required a sweet flavor.

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FAQs

The Local offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 984-9749.

The Local is rated 4.6 stars by 2511 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 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Local

824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.

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