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Aberdeen Barn
www.aberdeenbarn.com
296-4630
2018 Holiday Dr.
Mon-Thu 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sun 5 p.m.-11 p.m.
D $15.95-$33.95

Steak, chicken, seafood. Reservations recommended.

Biltmore Grill
293-6700
16 Elliewood Ave. (the Corner)
Mon-Sa, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. (kitchen closes at 10:30 p.m.); Sun 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
L/D $6/$13

Delicious salads and grilled chicken dishes. “Thumbs and Toes,” the buffalo wings platter, are a local favorite. They validate parking.

Boar's Head Inn
www.boarsheaninn.com
972-2230
Route 250 West one mile past Route 29 interchange. Turn left onto Ednam. Drive at the light. Entrance to Inn is on the left.
B/L/D $11-25 

Old Mill Room (table service or buffet) daily breakfast 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Cafe serves soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and smoothies Mon-Thur 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bizou
977-1818
119 W. Main St.
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Dinner Mon-Thu Sun 5:30-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5:30-10 p.m.
L/D $8/$16

Does not validate parking. Specializing in southern-style fish, pork, and beef dishes.

Buddhist Biker Bar and Grill
971-9181
20 Elliewood Ave.
Mon-Sat 5 p.m.-2 a.m. (Kitchen closes 9:15 p.m.)
D $20

Charlotte's
977-5100
1200 Fifth St. SW, in the Holiday Inn South
Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m.; Sat-Sun breakfast, 7 a.m.-11 a.m.; Sat-Sun dinner, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
B/D $6/$14

Cheeseburger in Paradise
www.cheeseburgerinparadise.com
975-4386
1101 Seminole Trail
Mon-Thu 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; Fri 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sat noon-1 a.m.; Sun noon-10 p.m.

Terrific burgers. Based on the Jimmy Buffett song.

City Limits
977-1970
221 Carlton Ave.
Mon-Sat 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun noon-10 p.m.; Bar daily untill 1 a.m.

Burgers, steaks and home cooking. They also deliver.

Continental Divide
984-0143
811 W. Main St.
Daily 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
D $12

Popular spot for southwestern cuisine.

Coupe De Ville's
977-3966
9 Elliewood Ave.
Mon-Sat 5:30-10 p.m.; Happy hour 4 p.m.; Bar 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
D $8

Live music; parking garage across the street. Daily specials are a great deal (Monster Burger Mondays—get a half-pound burger with fries for $3.50 from 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.).

Court Square Tavern
296-6111
500 Court Square (downtown near the court buildings)
Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-midnight
L/D $7-$8

Make reservations for larger groups. Runs lots of daily specials. English tavern with more than 100 varieties of beer from around the world. Not much seating.

Duner's
www.dunersresaurant.com
293-8352
250 West (Ivy, 6 miles west, on the right)
Daily 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
D $19

Fresh-made breads and soups. Menu changes daily, serving an array of fresh fish, meats, pasta, vegetarian dishes, and delicious desserts. Reservations not accepted.

Eppie's
963-9900
412 E. Main St. (on the Downtown Mall)
Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-9pm

Southern-style comfort food plus salads, pasta, and make-your-own sandwiches. Quick counter-service.

Escafé
www.escafe.com
295-8668
Downtown Mall (across from the ice rink)
Tue-Sat 5:30-11 p.m.; Sun 4:30-9:30 p.m. (Bar open untill 2 a.m. most nights)
D $11-$20

Eclectic, Asian-influenced menu. Wine- and beer-tasting dinners are available each month (call for more information).

Olivate
295-0765
200 Albemarle Square (Formerly Fat Daddy's in Albemarle Square)
Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
L/D $8/$18

Italian family-style eatery.

Five Guys
www.fiveguys.com
1119 Emmett St. (Barracks Rd.) 975-4897
321 E. Main St. (Downtown) 293-2847
201 Connor Dr. (Hollymead Town Center) 963-4897
Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Hours may vary during summer and winter break)

Delicious old-fashioned burgers and boardwalk fries. A popular chain in the Washington, D.C., area, it's the In-N-Out burger joint for the East Coast. Shelled peanuts available to munch on while you wait for your burger. Outdoors seating available in warm weather.

Hamiltons'
www.hamiltonsrestaurant.com
295-6649
101 W. Main St. (Downtown Mall)
Mon-Sat lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner 5:30-10 p.m.
L/D $10/$22

Gourmet American dishes with trendy ingredients. The menu changes frequently, but the crab cake appetizer is a must. Reservations recommended. Patio seating in warmer months. From the Washington Post: "The menu offers nothing terribly surprising, but the generous portions are fresh and expertly prepared."

Henry's
295-7550
310 E. Main St. (located below street level from the Mall, on street level from Water St.)
Mon-Wed 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Home-cooked food, plenty of tasty desserts. When all other restaurants on the Downtown Mall are busy (e.g. Virginia Film Festival time), this is a great refuge and sure to have immediate seating.

Earl's Diner
293-2138
820 Cherry Ave.
Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Home-cooked pork chops, steaks, etc. No credit cards.

Lazy Parrot Grill
977-1020
532 Pantops Shopping Center (off the 250 bypass)
Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight
L/D $5/$18

Casual sports restaurant. 10 TVs available. 30 flavors of chicken wings.

Lord Hardwicke's Inn
295-6668
1248 Emmet (near the Law School)
Sun-Tue 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Wed-Sat 11 a.m.- midnight
L/D $6-$16

Burgers, salads, steaks, cheesecake of the day. Tavern setting. Family atmosphere.

Martha's Café
971-7530
11 Elliewood Ave (Corner)
Daily lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wed-Sun dinner 5:30-9 p.m.
L/D $5/$12

Homemade dishes: pasta, crab cakes, gourmet pizza, chicken, salads. Vegetarian options. Brunch on Saturday and Sunday is a separate menu. Outside seating available. Will validate parking for the lot across the street.

Michie Tavern
www.michietavern.com
977-1234
683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy.
11:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily
L $17

Circa 1784 tavern close to Monticello. Lunch is offered by period-costumed servers; fare includes fried chicken, black-eyed peas, stewed tomatoes and biscuits, all-you-can-eat. A good place to take family after touring Monticello.

Miller's
971-8511
109 W. Main St (Downtown Mall)
Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun 12:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
L/D $5/$18

Typical bar food plus one or two more upscale specials. Live music. Dave Matthews played here back in the day. Pool tables upstairs. Outside seating available.

The Nook
295-6665
415 E. Market St.
Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Old-fashioned diner.

Northern Exposure
977-6002
1202 West Main St.
Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; brunch available on Sunday
Lunch $6-$11, dinner $10-$17

Sandwiches, burgers, and pasta for lunch; pizza, pasta, steak, and seafood for dinner. Large portions. Free parking in the back.

Nowhere Seafood Buffet
975-0022
Seminole Square, off 29 N
Lunch: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Dinner: Mon-Thu 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 3:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m.-8 p.m.

O'Neill's Irish Pub
293-2029
1505 University Ave (Corner)
Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; bar open until 2 a.m.
$6-$9

Typical bar food, great burgers. Darts and pool tables. Irish drafts.

Outback Lodge
979-7211
917 Preston Ave (next to Integral Yoga)
Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat-Sun 5 p.m.-2 a.m. (dinner served until 1 a.m.)
$6-$10

Pub food. Live music Tuesday-Saturday; lots of local bands. The Down Under dance club is downstairs (Saturday and Sunday nights only).

The Point at the Omni
www.omnihotels.com
817-6767 (Omni Hotel)
Sun-Wed 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
B/L/D $10/$12 and up

Breakfast buffet daily and lunch buffet Monday-Friday. Lunch buffet includes soup, salad, and pasta. Dinner menu includes seafood, steaks, duck, and chicken. Reservations recommended for dinner and for parties of 6 or more at lunch. Parking under the Omni.

Rapture
www.clubr2.com
293-9526
301 E. Main St. (Downtown Mall)
Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bar/light lunch Mon-Thu 2:30-5:30 p.m.; Dinner Mon-Sun 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Bar open until 2 a.m. every night.
L/D $5/$17

Interesting international cuisine. Pool tables. Dancing. Outside seating available.

Revolutionary Soup
www.revolutionarysoup.com (The Web site lists all the soups they make, but not necessarily what’s available on a given day.)
296-SOUP
108 2nd St. SW (side street off Downtown Mall)
Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
L $5.

Delicious soups made daily, sandwiches, and salads. No smoking.

Rhett's River Grill and Raw Bar
www.rhettsrivergrill.com
974-7818
2335 Seminole Trail (29 North just before the river bridge)
Mon-Sat lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon-Thu dinner 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat dinner 5:30-10:30 p.m.
L/D $6/$13

Seafood (obviously), steak, chicken, and pasta. Dishes include paella, crab cakes, and she-crab soup.

Rivals
www.rivalssportsbarandgrill.com
975-3100
1525 East Rio Road (formerly Wolfies)
Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
L/D $6/$21

UVA/Tech Rivalry themed sports bar. Karaoke Wednesdays.

Savour
295-2220
1250 Emmet St N (in former location of Hong Kong Buffet)
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinnner: Mon-Sat 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Eclectic fare.

St. Maarten's Café
293-CAFÉ
1400 Wertland St. (Corner)
Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; late-night 11 p.m.-1 a.m.
L/D $5/$13

Caribbean theme. Unusual drink menu. Pronounced St. Mar-TENS. Burgers and salads. Tuesday night double wings and Thursday Cheeseburger in Paradise special. Sunday brunch.

South Street Brewery
293-6550
106 South St. (near the Water St. parking garage)
Mon-Sat 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun football 1-7 p.m.
D $12

Microbrewery, home of a number of award-winning brews. Offers contemporary regional cuisine. Excellent burgers. Menu also includes some international dishes.

Starr Hill Brewery
www.starrhill.com
823-5671
5391 Three Notched Rd
Crozet, VA 22932

Local micro-brewery. Offers "Tours and Tastings" Saturdays. Tours start at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes. Live music.

Three (formerly Jaberwoke)
984-4653
1517 University Ave. (on the Corner)
Every day 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
L/D $5/$7, large pizzas about $16.

Sandwiches, beer-dough crust pizza, awesome salads, music entertainment nightly. Dollar sliders are a must-have appetizer. Home delivery available.

Tiffany's Seafood
293-5000
2171 Ivy Rd (close to the law school)
Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
L/D $6/$13

Raw bar and other seafood, chicken, and steak. Homemade desserts. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Carry out if you phone ahead.

The Virginian
www.virginianrestaurant.com
984-4667
1521 University Ave. (Corner)
Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Mon-Sat bar open until 2 a.m.
Appetizers $4-$7, burgers and sandwiches $7, other entrees $11-$14

Burgers, sandwiches, and nicer entrees like spinach and artichoke pasta and chicken with baked apples. The bar is popular with law students. Try the Jack Daniels New York strip steak.

Wayside Takeout and Catering
www.waysidechicken.com
977-5000
2203 Jefferson Park Ave. (next to Durty Nellys)
Sun-Thu 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
$5-7

Known for having the best fried chicken in the area, Wayside also offers potatoes and gravy, hush puppies, rolls, vegetables, oysters, and other side dishes. With its small seating area, it's used mostly for takeout.

West Main-A Virginian Restaurant
www.virginianrestaurant.com
293-2605
333 W. Main St.
Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. (kitchen closes at 10 p.m. Sun-Thu); Sun brunch 10 a.m.

Spin-off from The Virginian. Live music downstairs. Table Pac-man video game.

Wild Greens
www.wildgreens.com
296-9453
2162 Barracks Rd.
Mon-Thu 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
L/D $9-$19

Interior looks like a chain restaurant, but the food is good. Menu includes burgers, seafood, and pasta. Vegetarian options. Parking available.

Wild Wing Cafe
www.wildwing.com
979-9464
820 W Main St. (near Amtrak station)
Daily 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
L/D $5-12

Wings at varying spicy levels, chicken, grilled foods. Huge projection-screen and lots of TVs.