50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Charlottesville

“Thank you. Absolute perfection.“

“My wife and I had an amazing dining experience at Maya! The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was impeccable. The staff was very attentive and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The ambiance was perfect, creating a delightful atmosphere for a very memorable meal. I can't wait to return and savor their fantastic cuisine once again. This restaurant is a must in Charlottesville. Highly recommended!“

“I come here all the time and I really like it!! I always get coffee or milk tea with boba and cheese foam… always fresh and tasty… tend to not put much ice even at 100% ice, which is a plus for me. I’ve never had trouble getting a seat inside, but the building is often pretty noisy at opening time/in the afternoons. Parking nearby is difficult but that’s just normal for this part of town. Really really glad to have this shop, such a great treat. :)“

“This is the second time we’ve stopped into Selvedge from out of town to meet with some local friends. Love the ambiance and the beverage selections. It has a relaxed atmosphere, and the noise level is tame so I can actually hear our conversation! Destiny was our server, and she was great—attentive and courteous. The food is 3-4 stars (the nacho fries could be better if there was more of the toppings on the fries). We’ll return to Selvedge because we enjoy hanging out here and enjoy the drinks.“

“Love it 🥰 pizza and service are fantastic.“

“Crazy good breakfast homemade English Muffins!“

“My husband and I enjoyed our visit yesterday and were very pleased with all of the wines that we tasted. The fresh baguette and goat cheese were yummy. We had a very knowledgeable server that answered all of our wine nerd wannabe questions 😂 We especially enjoyed chatting with Gabriele he is a very sweet man and the history and stories he shared were an extra special treat.“

“Our sandwiches were amazing! (Brassica and No Wolf) This is not a sit down place but it's easy to order and there is shared outdoor seating. The flavors were incredible, everything was fresh, the bread delicious. Definitely worth checking out.“

“The food is delicious and if you're looking for the best Cuban coffee in CVille, this is your place!“

“I I love Bodo’s in general, but what have they done to their whitefish and salmon salad? Five out of five for Bodo’s in general, one out of five for the changes made to the whitefish and salmon salad.“

“There are a lot of great ciders along 29 and 151 but this is in the running for best. These aren’t those sweet bottles you find in the grocery store, dry and creative flavors. The food is great, I recommend the Cuban, it’s amazing. Grounds are vast and there’s a lot of live music there.“

“Awesome brewery!! Very welcoming and great local feel. Don’t really love beer BUT Decipher always has at least 2-3 that I love….pet friendly and veteran owned—-highly recommend!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Omg as a foodie I can say that the food there is just so good everything is fresh and taste delicious. Will definitely come back .“

“Wonderful experience! Hubby and I visited the tasting room for Valentine's Day. We shared the Reserve flight and Valentine's Wine & Chocolate flight. We took home bottles of four of the eight wines in the flights. The food, corn chowder and a crimini mushroom flatbread, was excellent too. It's all cooked to order & served at the table. Very attentive service. Beautiful setting with sweeping views. I'm so happy that we chose it to celebrate Valentine's Day. It'll be easy to persuade hubby to take me again for my birthday in the summer.“

“Great atmosphere and probably the best burger I’ve ever ate. I’m new to the area and was really looking for something special that reminds me of just home and I found it and more. A must to all the new travel nurses in the area.“

“LOVE THIS PLACE! It’s fantastic from top to bottom, from Barbie to barn. Can’t wait to come back (probably tomorrow morning for lunch!)“

“Bartended at a wedding Blue Ridge Pizza catered and they were amazing. Not just the food being fantastic, but the staff were so friendly, helpful, and professional. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Food is amazing and the staff exemplify that of a fine dining experience but in a casual and fun atmosphere!“

“Best barbecue in Charlottesville!“

“Our favorite brunch location in Cville. The fried green tomatoes are amazing. Excellent service and selection.“

“I’m not one to leave reviews, small baby and little time! But this coffee shop necessitated looking up how to leave a review. It’s THAT good. Service was exceptional and welcoming. My husband loved the cinnamon and honey latte! My in laws both love coffee and very much so enjoyed their drinks as well. The kind barista made sure my mother in love had the perfect amount of cream to how she likes it. I love chai lattes and try them everywhere I go and this was probably top 2 if not #1 chai I’ve ever had (and I’ve probably tried over 100 different chais!) Might just make the trip back to Charlottesville just for this!“

“Everything I've ever had from Corner Juice has been delicious. Their Dank Sinatra smoothie has been the only nutrients we can get into my mom in the hospital lately. The staff are so incredibly kind and compassionate, I can't say enough positive things about this business.“

“What an incredible little restaurant. I still can’t believe we happened across it! My boyfriend and I live in DC and eat out quite frequently, and Tavola topped some Michelin star restaurants we’ve tried. We were blown away by the kindness and knowledge of the sommelier and staff, the generosity and talent of the kitchen, and the overall atmosphere and ambiance. Every dish was on point, every service mark was hit, and I could write paragraphs about the wine recommendations. I would rate it more than five stars if I could. Huge thank you to Clay, Caleb, Kendall and everyone else we met for making our night so memorable. If you’re thinking about opening another location I vote DC!“

“01.28.25 The beginning of January we had our Wedding Welcoming Party at Random Row in lieu of a traditional Rehearsal Dinner. The outcome was exactly what we were hoping for. It was a laid back and fun environment where 80 of our guests were able to have great pizza and refreshments in a way that brought all of the different families and friend groups together. Cori and her staff from the planning stages until the end of the night couldn’t have been easier to work with and we had great reviews from everyone that attended. They all commented that it was exactly what they wanted and many of the people that were there that had more traditional Rehearsal Dinners for their weddings wished they had done something like what we did. Random Row allowed us to rent out the entire facility for 4-hours at a cost that was very affordable. There were some negotiations during the planning stages regarding costs and operations and even the few places that Random Row was not able to have much wiggle room there was always an attitude of “lets try to figure this out and make it happen.” With that said, they were amenable to most of our requests and budget limits. Without commenting too much on pricing and expectations because those conversations are always unique to each situation, Random Row afforded us 4-private hours and we paid for 2-hours of pizza, salad, olives, and an open bar with our guests opening tabs for the rest of the night. The cost was affordable for a middle-class couple and the experience was worth every penny. We live around the corner from Random Row and have been visiting them for years for a quick pizza and a beer. It has been one of our go-to neighborhood spots since we moved to Charlottesville. Luckily, no matter where we go, Random Row will be part of our wedding memories. Thanks again to Cori, her staff, and all of the folks that made that evening special. Joel Frank and Marie Thomas“

“Limited seating inside but more outdoors - area is covered. Standard small brewer with a limited but diverse selection of beers. Food is available - some items from MarieBette Cafe. Ordering is done at the bar. Bartender was knowledgeable of beers.
Bar adjoins 5th Season Gardening store. Be sure to stop in either before or after Rockfish. It's a great shop with lots of unique items as well as gardening supplies. Large parking lot of side.
We will definitely visit both places again.“

“My son and I visited Twisted Provisions for the first time today at MJH. We both got the chicken sandwich, which was totally awesome! Those French fries are the BOMB!! We are so looking forward to our next visit! Thank you for lunch today. It was delicious!“

“Top notch! Small place but great people and the bartender was awesome“

“Perfectly executed modern Japanese cuisine. Their wine list and sake options are exceptional. Do ask for recommendations on the Sake flights, they have some real gems. The fish and cooked dishes are impeccably prepared.“

“We had an excellent dinner this evening at the Sedona Taphouse. I was there celebrating a birthday with my family. The server was very helpful and help us with our various food and drink selections.

The food was excellent, I had a New York Strip that was cooked perfectly. There were several other meals chosen from Salmon to Filet mignon from the menu and they were all excellent.

I highly recommend this the restaurant for all occasions.“

“Staff were very attentive and helpful with our food and beverage selection. When it got crowded, it got a little loud but you could still hold a conversation. T-shirts and goodies were cheap!!!! Parking was good. I'll go back when I visit!!“

“We had an amazing experience with Red Hub Catering. They provided our cocktail hour food, reception buffet, cutting cake, bartending service, and Sunday brunch. The food and service were impeccable. For bartending service, Red Hub provided the bar set up and mixers, but allowed us to provide our own alcohol which is uncommon among catering vendors. Red Hub generated a custom menu for our reception that consisted of a nacho bar for cocktail hour followed by a taco buffet for dinner. They also baked a beautiful cutting cake and delivered brunch to the lodge we were at the following morning for everyone to enjoy. Overall an incredible vendor who expertly provided us multiple wedding services.“

“Southern Comfort food at its finest at an affordable price. I highly recommend!!!“

“you have to try the foot long hot dog with chili onions and mustard. to die for. The only thing is they don't take credit cards so you need cash“

“Rotating craft beer selections daily.“

“It was my birthday yesterday, so we decided to take the train to Charlottesville and arrived in time for breakfast. Wanting to visit the breweries, we found they all opened on or after 3 PM. We hoped to visit the Decade Pinball but they were closed until 12:30 PM and the Antique Shop was closed. Not being shoppers we wandered around, sat around, and then went to the movies. When 3 PM finally arrived we went into the Rockfish Brewing Company on W. Main St. Being past home brewers ourselves and having friends who own breweries in New York State and here in Virginia we were excited to have a tasting. The name Rockfish intrigues us as Rockfish Valley in Nelson County is one of ours ancestral home. Being that it was a Tuesday we didn't expect a crowd. Bartender was not very expressive, she seemed a bit distracted but still polite and approachable. We ordered a flight of four to help us decide which one we would like as our pint. The whole flight process was very low key and unceremonious. I was really looking forward to trying California Common “Steam Beer” unfortunately they were out of it. A customer recommended the Cream Ale. For our flight we chose Helles, Cream Ale, English Pale Ale, and Wit. When we looked at their website before visiting the only one on the website is the Cream Ale. For our pints we ordered Helles and English Pale Ale, both good. We also ordered the Sourdough pretzel with mustard. It looked so good, however it was cold and dry, the yellow mustard didn't make it any better. I guess we should have asked the bartender to warm it up some more but she seemed busy running back and forth to the restaurant down the hall. We had a great chat with the other customer who recommended the Cream Ale. Glad we were able to visit.“

“We had a quick but great experience here!
Robert is a gem. He poured us a flight but described the wines for us and was very knowledgeable.
We had made a reservation at another winery, but I wish we had stayed here longer instead. Let Robert know the Viognier at Jefferson was better than where we went. Thanks Robert!“

“Fast service good prices and very very very yummy 😋“

“Fantastic sandwiches! We got take out lunch and it was delicious!“

“This is my 2nd visit to Camellia’s, and I am hooked. Their coffee is VERY good. I basically want to guzzle my latte. Their baristas and cashiers are super nice. Their pastry selection is insane. I’ve now tried three different pastries (no, I didn’t get two although I wanted to. I tried a piece of my friend’s lol), and all were delicious. The atmosphere is cozy, and they have lots of different searing options. You can sit at tables, in armchairs, on couches etc. This is now my new favorite coffee shop, and I spend a lot of time in coffee shops - so they’re about to get to know me really well!“

“We reserved a private tasting room at Michael Shaps Winery to celebrate my sister-in-law’s birthday, and the entire experience was excellent. The wines were surprisingly good—well-crafted and balanced—even considering the challenges of Virginia terroir. We added charcuterie plates to the tasting, which were beautifully presented and paired nicely with the wines.

The service was exceptional from start to finish—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. The private room had a comfortable, understated elegance that made the whole afternoon feel special without being stuffy. A great choice for anyone looking to enjoy quality wine in a refined yet relaxed setting.“

“Love multiverse kitchens!! Food is always delicious! 😋“

“I cannot speak for the food, but the coffee is some of the best I’ve had in America. My husband ordered a macchiato and I grabbed a vanilla iced coffee - two things that can be easily messed up. The iced coffee was perfection. The vanilla tasted real, was not overly sweet, and complemented the coffee perfectly. The coffee wasn’t overly acidic and had been brewed well - it wasn’t burnt tasting like many local roasters. The vibes were chill, there’s a ton of space to hang around, and the staff were delightful!“

“I had a great experience at Playa Bowls Charlottesville! Meme and Shawna were super friendly and really helped me choose the perfect base and toppings for my smoothie bowl. The bowl and my cold brew were both delicious. The restaurant is very clean with cute decorations and a great atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!“

“We keep trying to give this place a shot and wind up disappointed every time since South and Central closed. Someone gave us gift cards for Dairy Market after we decided not to come back. So here we are again. Maizal won’t take them. Dino’s would, but had to take the gift card to the ice cream shop to debit there.“

“Fantastic food, great atmosphere. 10/10 recommend. Their trivia night is a blast and their vegan and non-vegan offering has something for everyone.“

“Excellent variety of beer, ciders, seltzers from local breweries. The food was awesome too!“

“amazing food, amazing service, at a most amazing price. we highly recommend. we will be back.“

“Ammmmmmmmmmmaaaazzzzzzziiinnnngggggg“

“Went to this starbucks and through the drive thru. I knew I wanted food but wasn't quite sure what. Rocky at the cashier was super helpful and patient! They answered all my questions and even gave recommendations. I was very grateful...I would have taken way longer to order my food as I was getting another persons order on a call. They were great! Even though I didn't want a coffee they still offered me water and even loaded me up with napkins and hot sauce and everything. This Starbucks is lucky to have them.“