Restaurants within 2 miles of Charlottesville, Virginia
Listing 124 restaurants in and around Charlottesville.
Charlottesville is located in the center of the Commonwealth of Virginia along the Rivanna River, a tributary of the James, just west of the Southwest Mountains which parallel the Blue Ridge about 20 miles to the West. It was formed by charter in 1762 along a trade route called Three Notched Road (present day US 250) which led from Richmond to the Great Valley. Other major highways through Charlottesville are US 29, from Washington, D.C. to Danville, Virginia, and I-64, which parallels US 250 in the vicinity of Charlottesville. During the American Revolutionary War the Convention Army was imprisoned in Charlottesville between 1779 and 1781 [1] at the Albemarle Barracks. On June 4, 1781, Jack Jouett warned the Virginia Legislature meeting at Monticello of an intended raid by Banastre Tarleton, allowing a narrow escape. Unlike most of Virginia, Charlottesville was spared the brunt of the American Civil War. The only battle to take place in Charlottesville was the Skirmish at Rio Hill, in which George Armstrong Custer was turned back by local Confederate militia. John Mosby grew up in Charlottesville, Meriwether Lewis and S. S. Van Dine were born nearby, and Edgar Allan Poe lived in the city while attending the University of Virginia. Nicholas Philip Trist author of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican War, was born in Charlottesville. William Faulkner was a writer in residence at the University of Virginia, to which he bequeathed all of his original manuscripts. Also, William McGuffey lived in Charlottesville while serving as a professor at the University and was buried nearby upon death. Anna Anderson, a woman claiming to be Anastasia of Russia, lived out her final years in Charlottesville. Silent film, vaudeville and Broadway stage actress Kathleen Clifford was born in Charlottesville. Dave Matthews was a bartender in a Charlottesville bar called Miller's when he formed the Dave Matthews Band, and now divides his time between homes in Seattle and the Charlottesville area. Dave Matthews Band members Boyd Tinsley, Carter Beuford and LeRoi Moore are all Charlottesville natives. John Grisham lives just outside of Charlottesville. The members of the band Bella Morte also came from Charlottesville. Actress Sissy Spacek, famous for her portrayal of tormented highschooler Carrie, lives just outside of Charlottesville, in Albemarle County. Actors Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard have maintained homes in the area as well. Both Stephen Malkmus of rock band Pavement and David Berman of rock band Silver Jews lived for a time in and formed their respective bands while residing in the city. Howie Long, TV sports personality and former defensive end for the Raiders, also lives in Charlottesville year-round. Charlottesville is the home of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory headquarters, the CFA Institute and of the Leander McCormick Observatory. It is served by two area hospitals, the Martha Jefferson Hospital founded in 1903, and the UVA Hospital. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
0.64 miles
512 West Main Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22903
Blue Moon Diner is overflowing with character and history.
Originally operated as The Waffle Shop in the 1950s, Blue Moon Diner has occupied the Hartnagle-Witt House, which was built in 1884, since 1979, and has had several owners, or stewards, since then.
0.32 miles
108 2nd Street, Southwest, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Tucked away in the side streets of Charlottesville's Downtown Mall, The Alley Light offers classic French shared plates, craft cocktails and small grower wines in a casually elegant atmosphere.
1.59 miles
683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Michie Tavern is located 1/2 mile below Jefferson’s Monticello.
Lunch is served daily. Servers in period attire offer bountiful Southern Midday Fare.
0.13 miles
412 East Main Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Maru, which is an idiom for "a family room to eat and gather" in Korean, is a modern take on traditional Korean food! Come and enjoy some delicious dishes with us!.
0.32 miles
108 2nd St Southwest, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Revolutionary Soup was the first restaurant in the Ten Course Hospitality family, which now includes The Whiskey Jar, The Bebedero, The Alley Light, The Pie Chest, and more.
0.32 miles
814 Hinton Avenue, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Named for the Southern Crescent Streamliner, which has been running from Charlottesville to New Orleans since the 19th century, The Southern Crescent Galley and Bar takes you on a journey to the Crescent City without leaving home.
1.79 miles
29 Emmet, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22904
We offer a richly varied menu of fresh natural ingredients, wholesome sauces and flavorful spices.
All of our food is natural and prepared daily on premises with no additives or preservatives.
0.27 miles
120 East Main Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Blue Light Grill & Raw Bar offers an upscale dining experience and a lively bar scene on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Savor traditional seafood and Asian dishes with an eclectic mix of international flavors in Charlottesville's most cosmopolitan restaurant.
0.37 miles
501 Monticello Road, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
We emphasizing simple, well-made ingredients served in a casual neighborhood setting.
Mas features much of the traditional fare of Spanish tapas, a bite-sized dish eaten between larger meals.
1.26 miles
1329 West Main Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22903
At Roots Natural Kitchen, our bowls are tasty, filling, and nutritious.
Easy as-is, and customizable to fit your life.
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0.55 miles
156 Carlton Road, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Beer Run offers a vast selection of craft and small-production boutique beer, cider, and mead for retail sale.
Choose from cans, bottles, 6-packs, 4-packs, singles, and new favorites on tap.
0.37 miles
227 West Main Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Escafé serves comfort food with a twist seven days a week.
Dine with us for our brunch, lunch, dinner, or join us for wine, creative drinks, and a lively nightlife near the historic downtown mall in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia, home to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia.
0.13 miles
414 East Main Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
The Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar has been serving fine vegetarian fare and sharing the art of loose leaf teas since 2002.
Located on Charlottesville’s historic downtown walking mall, we are convenient to the outdoor pavilion, the Paramount Theater, and several other historic and notable locations.
0.19 miles
108 3rd St Northeast, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Fleurie Restaurant for a contemporary French fine dining experience.
Located just off Charlottesville's downtown mall, Fleurie's elegant atmosphere, stellar wine list and innovative menu are sure to produce an unforgettable meal.
0.06 miles
805 East Market Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia 22902
Mexican
