Best Lunch Restaurants in Charlottesville

10 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Hamiltons' At First & Main restaurant

1. Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.7

Exceptional(2338)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Charlottesville

Booked 15 times today

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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2. 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

3. Cafe Frank

4.7

Exceptional(333)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Charlottesville

Booked 5 times today

Café Frank is a vibrant, intimate Franco-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar on Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. We can't wait to serve you!

4. Rapture

4.6

Exceptional(223)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Charlottesville

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.

5. The Bebedero

4.5

Awesome(105)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Charlottesville

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.

6. The Ridley

4.1

Excellent(504)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Charlottesville

Booked 9 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.

7. The Good Sport

4.2

Awesome(94)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Charlottesville

Booked 3 times today

The Good Sport delivers classic tavern fare, local craft beer and a sense of familiarity in a warm and relaxed setting – the perfect pre- and post-game spot, or a reprise after a long workday. This gathering place serves up comforting classics, such as Wagyu Brisket Slider with hydro watercress, fresh grated horseradish crème and shaved onion, along with a classic Fried Chicken Sandwich, with kimchi slaw, chili crisp mayo and pickled cucumbers. A large selection of signature cocktails, as well as whiskeys, local wines, and other spirits rounds out the bar experience. 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 matchbox Charlottesville restaurant

8. matchbox Charlottesville

4.4

Awesome(198)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 4 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.

A photo of Ralph Sampson's ATR restaurant

9. Ralph Sampson's ATR

3.7

Very Good(320)

Price: Expensive

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 4 times today

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.

A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Charlottesville restaurant

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Charlottesville

3.0

Good(71)

Price: Moderate

• American • Charlottesville

Booked 1 time today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Ellen
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always happy to be at Hamilton's. Love the food, drinks and service. Recent visit included a reunion with some dear friends I hadn't seen in over a year- we go back more than 50 years. So of course we stayed a long time- 2 hours. Our reservation was for 7 pm. Despite not leaving til 9 pm, the staff never gave any indication we were overstaying. Gracious hosts til the end. I so appreciated it. Who knows when we will see each other again.
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Hamiltons' At First & MainPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Charlottesville
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4.7
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MarkVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Love this outpost in C’ville. Almost can imagine sitting in Paris. Bar service is exceptional.
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Cafe FrankPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Charlottesville
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4.7
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Joe
South Carolina •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our waiter/server was excellent. So was the food. We will be back again.
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RapturePrice: Moderate• Southern• Charlottesville
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4.6
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Nelson
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 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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Clodagh
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2024
It was simply amazing. We celebrated our son’s graduation and everything could not have been better — delicious mimosas, scrumptious chips and guacamole, and main dishes that were probably the most delicious Mexican cuisine we have eaten anywhere. Our grad got a complementary tequila shot that was icing on the cake. Thank you! 🫶🏼
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The BebederoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Charlottesville
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4.5

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Hamiltons' At First & Main

2. Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen

3. Cafe Frank

4. Rapture

5. The Bebedero

6. The Ridley

7. The Good Sport

8. matchbox Charlottesville

9. Ralph Sampson's ATR

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Charlottesville

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