11 Best Southern Restaurants in Charlottesville

“We are repeat customers. The food is always great with innovative twists on southern comfort food. The friendliest staff in Cville.“

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

“Best barbecue in Charlottesville!“

“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!“

“first time and will probably be the last, we are folks who enjoy finding location places (doesn't matter the style or what they are servicing ... meaning like BBQ or burgers, or chicken, just has to be good and makes you wish to go again) that are yummy good to eat. we took it to go and ate it at a location park, decent view. the chicken was not tough, it was super tender, warm out of the takeout container (hush puppies which was the best of all the items we got, the slaw was lacking as well, i was hoping for so much better, it is a neat location, not easy in easy out though, u do have to wait for the traffic, so that was kind of a letdown after it being kind of blah blah blah) and okay. but there was no flavor. guess u could add some hot sauce or something on the side, but that is not what you should have to do, the meat should be delicious. kind of like when u buy BBQ ... you should not need the sauce, the meat needs to stand on it's own, by itself. i am not looking for hot or spicy. just some flavor. my grandma Ruby would always cook chicken for Sunday dinner, i miss those days, good chicken, beans, other sides and great peach cobbler. but no 1 can even come close. sad.“

“Loved this place! Very friendly bartender who made awesomely yummy Old Fashioneds and in a cozy and quaint little atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.“

“Brunch at Fig Bistro & Bar in Charlottesville isn’t complete without the Figmosa—their bold take on the classic mimosa. Blending sparkling wine, fig juice, and a splash of vodka, it’s a smooth, flavorful upgrade that pairs perfectly with dishes like chicken & waffles or bacon chocolate chip pancakes. Served weekends from 9:30 AM to 2 PM, Fig is a must-visit for a brunch that’s both comforting and elevated.“

“The team at mission bbq in Charlottesville delivers excellent customer service every time we come in. My husband and I have been to many Mission bbq’s along the east coast but this one is the our favorite! The food is always on point and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly!“

“The music was off the chain, best local band I have ever seen and I’m 63, and haven’t had that much fun in a long time“

“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.“

“My best friends, husband and I had dinner there on Saturday evening. My choice. We had the most endearing, lovely server, Shelly. Driving from Virginia Beach, she really made our Anniversary special. She sang Happy Anniversary while presenting us the most amazing chocolate dessert! Highly recommend to anyone celebrating anything special in their lives!“