The Virginian | American Restaurant in Charlottesville, VA

Top categories (Starters / Salads / After 5 Entrées / Desserts)
Most orders: $10–20

The Virginian is a historic American restaurant offering a casual and cosy dining experience suitable for a wide range of guests, including locals, tourists, university students, and groups. The establishment features both indoor and outdoor seating, with wheelchair-accessible entrances and seating options, accommodating diners with varying needs. Operating from breakfast through late-night, The Virginian serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night meals, with a focus on comfort food and local specialties alongside a diverse selection of beers, cocktails, wines, and spirits.

The service style combines quick and attentive table service with a well-equipped bar on site, making it a convenient choice for solo diners, families, and those seeking a casual social atmosphere. The restaurant supports takeaway and delivery services and accepts various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Guests can also take advantage of both free street parking and paid parking options nearby.

With an emphasis on generous portion sizes and a menu that includes a balance of classic American dishes and specialty items, The Virginian caters to those looking for hearty meals alongside happy-hour options and dessert selections. For a comprehensive view of the full menu and offerings, users are encouraged to explore the dedicated menu page.

Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

James Beeman

22/03/2026

My wife and I had the best club sandwich we've ever had and the French fries were also excellent. The portion size was very generous. Our server Lilly did and outstanding job taking care of us.

Shania Davis

17/03/2026

Excellent food large portions ! We had the baby back ribs , steak and cheese sub, chicken tenders for our son , potato soup was amazing, along with the mashed potatoes and gravy and salad as our sides . We will be back very soon! I raced about the food to our server ! 20/10!!!

Shannon Martin

21/02/2026

Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant! We visited about a month ago after spending the day at Carter’s Mountain, and the food was absolutely incredible. We aren’t from the area, and we accidentally left my son’s favorite water bottle behind. The staff went above and beyond to help us get it back, and they were so kind throughout the process. Amazing food, wonderful people, and an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home! Highly recommend.

Alex Doran

13/02/2026

Gameday traffic doesn’t slow this place down. Friendly and quick service when it was packed. Grabbed a quesadilla and a Happy Dad. Julia was great behind the bar

Food Lover

03/02/2026

This place is a true Cville staple and a big part of what makes UVA feel like UVA, which is why it’s getting four stars instead of three. It’s kind of funny to think about the fact that I ate at the very same table that my friends and I have stood on during a Friday night out. Regardless, the food was solid. The real highlight—truly excellent—was the mac and cheese!! It was perfectly creamy, and using pepper jack cheese was such a great choice.

Zoe Gehman

23/01/2026

Service is very slow so be sure you have enough time before dining here. But the little outdoor seating is very nice on a sunny day and I really like the food. Prices are good!

Ash

28/12/2025

We visited on a Monday night around 6:30pm. We were sat almost immediately and given prompt drink service. Our food arrived pretty swiftly after as well. The food was great, and the portions were generous. My only demerit for the service was that after we paid our check, our waitress never returned with the box I had requested. We waited for several minutes, and eventually I grabbed my own box.

Brian Sprague

26/12/2025

Still very reminiscent of a bar and restaurant founded in the early 1900’s. The atmosphere was very good. Has an upper and lower level. The food is amazing! Great choices. Our food came out hot, fast, and correct. Service at first was very good. It tapered off after our food was served. There are a few TV’s, but not considered a sports bar. Price was reasonable at about $30 a person. We did not partake in any drink specials. Dinner menu starts at 5PM.

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