13 Best Southern Restaurants in Charlottesville

Mockingbird Southern • $$
421 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Green Tomatoes
Shrimp and Grits
Goat Cheese Salad
Pot Roast
Pecan Pie

“This place not only has incredible service, but the food is otherworldly good. They have such a great variety and the flavors in each dish are so well thought out you can taste the dedication to the craft. It is tradition southern cuisine, but experienced through an exceptionally exquisite preparation. They have vegetarian and vegan dishes also and their cocktails are strong and delicious. The fried green tomatoes are amazing, the pork belly is amazing, the biscuits might be the best I have ever had, served with honey butter, apple butter and pepper jelly. We had the bison steak and it was rich and incredibly flavorful. The green beans they serve with it have the most unique, fresh flavor. The desserts make you want one of each, but I can vouch for the chocolate pecan pie, the lemon meringue pie and the banana pudding. I will say Mockingbird put itself in my top restaurants of Charlottesville for sure this evening. I highly recommend you give this new restaurant a try, you won’t be disappointed. Also, shout out to our waiter Kieran. He was very personable and highly knowledgeable about the menu. His excitement over the food and excellent service definitely made the vibe for us. He had great recommendations and was on top of everything. Our order was taken smoothly and was based a lot on his recommendations, our food came out in a timely, well spaced out manner, was fresh and we had multiple people check up on us throughout the meal to make sure we had everything we needed and that we were enjoying it. This place is a five star restaurant with a five star staff in my opinion. Thank you all for a great evening and an amazing dinner!“

4.4 Superb99 Reviews
Mission BBQ Barbecue • $
3912 Lenox Ave, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Potato Salad Green Beans and Carolina Style Pulled Pork BBQ
Turkey Sandwich with Macaroni and Cheese
Pulled Pork Sandwich and Mac and Cheese
Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw
2 Meat Platter Brisket and Sausage
Cheese and Jalapeno Smoked Sausage
Pulled Chicken with Fries
Baked Beans with Brisket
Pulled Pork with Fries
Beef Brisket Sandwich

“Manager Matt is very cool! Friendly staff always. Great atmosphere. Military friendly. My friend loves the 6 types of sauces. I love its sweet potato dessert. Saw the whole store standing up for national anthem on Saturday at 12pm. Although it’s a chain, this store’s quality is not compromised. Recommend!Parking: Many parking.“

4.6 Superb96 Reviews
Holly's Diner American • $
1221 E Market St, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Chicken and Waffles
Jalapeno Poppers
Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Brussels
Grilled Cheese
Bread Pudding
Deviled Eggs

“A small gem in cville! The bread pudding is to die for and I never leave google reviews but the food at this place is so tasty and well seasoned it’s insane. I recommend the crispy Brussels sprouts as an app and obviously the bread pudding. Love this little place!“

4.7 Superb55 Reviews
Moose's By The Creek Southern • $
1710 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

3 Chicken Tenders Served with Fries
Grilled Cheese Served with Fries
Home Fries and Toast or Biscuit
Country Biscuits & Gravy
Boss K's Big Breakfast
Cheese Steak Sandwich
Meat Lovers Omelette
Bacon Cheeseburger
Western Omelette
Corned Beef Hash

“We came in for a school trip and the servers were so kind to us and our group even though we were so big we were greeted and welcomed with kindness and love! They had some awesome souvenirs and the prices were awesome, some small town hospitality. Loved every second and best sausage links I've ever had. Would highly recommend! If your stopping for mr Jefferson come here to enjoy a nice meal.“

4.6 Superb88 Reviews

5
Maya

Maya Southern • $$
633 W Main St, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Pork Ribs with Collard Greens
Cornmeal Crusted Fried Oysters
Peanut Butter Fluff Pie
Macaroni and Cheese
Mushroom Risotto
Whipped Potatoes
Key Lime Pie
Crab Cakes
Cornbread
Rockfish

“Our server Joyce was the very best! The food was great. The desserts were awesome. The kitchen seemed to be on the struggle bus when we first arrived, but caught up by the time other tables' entrees were coming out. We will definitely go back!“

4.4 Superb224 Reviews
Doodles Diner Diner • $
1305 Long St, Charlottesville

“Very nice little restaurant located in Pantops in Charlottesville. The owner is welcoming, polite, pleasant, and eager to please. We had 2 lunches there during our trip on separate days. I had a cheeseburger and chef salad, and my mom ordered a BLT, and on the second visit, she ordered scrambled eggs and toast. Everything that we tried was very good, and the portions were large. If you are looking for a home cooked meal in Charlottesville, then I would highly recommend DOODLES DINER!“

4.5 Superb27 Reviews
Red Hub Food Co. Caterers • $
202 10th St NW, Charlottesville

“Red Hub was absolutely delicious! We had pulled pork and roast chicken (which were great) but the real hit was the mashed potatoes, which were incredible. We liked the variety in the menu and their partnership with Farm Bell gave us a lot of options (everything we tried was delicious, even the things that didn’t make our menu). We also used them for bartending and were very happy with the service they provided, even with complicated signature drinks.“

4.7 Superb7 Reviews
Farm Bell Kitchen Southern • $
1209 W Main St, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

House Brioche French Toast
Bananas Foster French Toast
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Fried Chicken & Waffle
Farm Bell Benedict
Crab Cake Benedict
Breakfast Tacos
Banana Beignets
Biscuit Board
Hash Browns

“We took our family here for an impromptu brunch during the week. There was no wait and the staff were very friendly, helpful, and efficient. The atmosphere is cool with an old federal architecture vibe and definitely gives you that historical Charlottesville feel while also being modern/sophisticated. The food was fantastic. You can’t go wrong here!Kid-friendliness: The staff and restaurant are easy for those with small children. Very accommodating and plenty of space for high chairs/strollers without interrupting other guests.“

4.1 Good90 Reviews
Vision BBQ & Catering Barbecue • $
249 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich with Collard Greens
The Illy Cheese Steak No Modifications
6oz Pork BBQ Plate with Two Sides
6oz Brisket Plate with Two Sides
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie
6oz Little Piggy Pork Sandwich
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Brisket Sandwich
Meatloaf Sandwich
A Proper Biscuit

“Our meals from Vision BBQ were excellent. We got the brisket plate and the illness. Those pickled onions were wonderful. We tried all the sauces - my favorite was the NC vinegar and his was the apple butter mustard but said the smoked lime jalapeño hot sauce was a close second. The gluten-free cheese cake was a welcome surprise! Very delicious, totally recommend!“

4.3 Superb82 Reviews
The Whiskey Jar Southern • $$
227 W Main St, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken and Collard Greens
Our Favorite Everyday Bourbons
Alston’S BBQ Mac and Cheese
Rack Ribs & Choice of 2 Sides
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Shrimp and Grits
Fried Oysters
Whiskey Flight
Warm Pretzel
Corn Bread

“Love the Whiskey Jar! So many great choices for Whiskey, Bourbon, etc. and they have good food too. I had the pulled pork with collard and broccoli salad, liked it all. He had fried pork chops, mashed potatoes, cheesy hot broccoli. He didn't like the cheesy broccoli because there was too much cheese. Corn bread was good. We shared an apple pie old fashioned and a whiskey flight 'Elijah Craig, 4 Roses, Isaac Bowman'. I found a new one I liked, Isaacc Bowman was smooth & flavorful. We both thought the apple pie old fashioned was too sweet and the quicker flavor was too dilute.“

4.2 Good117 Reviews
Wayside Takeout & Catering Southern • $
2203 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Fried Chicken
Mac and Cheese
Potatoe Wedges
Hush Puppies
French Fries
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Cheesecake
Dinners

“TLDR: is you are in town it's a must have.Best chicken. Everytime.im.in Chaotesville it's a must pit stop. Nothing fancy, nothing flashy, just amazing good chicken and sides.They have a few tables but mainly is carry out.Stop by if you can. you wont regret it.“

4.1 Good52 Reviews

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Fig

Fig Southern • $
FIG, 1331 W Main St, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Buttermilk Pancakes with Bacon and Fresh Apples
Mussels in Ale and Garlic
Eggs and Bacon
Fried Chicken

“Selected Fig for dinner as part of Charlottesville restaurant week. We enjoyed the atmosphere and attentive staff. Our party enjoyed the Salmon, Vegan pie and Southern chicken. They were able to accommodate a nut allergy for us as well. Gumbo appetizer was very good and served hot. One inconsistency with the chicken dish. Two orders with different presentations. One with gravy over a centered dish. One not hot with the chicken to the side with gravy along the other edge. I did not mention the not hot meal to the server nor my friends as I didn’t want to disrupt their meal. I understand you would have corrected so I gave 4 stars. So good but not yet great.“

3.7 Good64 Reviews
The Ridley Southern • $
1106 W Main St, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Restaurant Week Blackened Catfish Entree
The Draftsman Old Fashioned
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Chicken and Waffles
Skillet Cornbread
The Ridley Burger
Steakhouse Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Mashed Potatoes
Shrimp & Grits

“I am so glad my husband and I discovered this restaurant. The food was exquisite and the alcohol was strong!We tried their cornbread, Bourban street pasta, and Braised Lamb shank. Who would have thought cornbread could taste like a peice of heaven! It's served hot in a small cast-iron pan with a whipped butter and it's the best cornbread I've ever had. The pasta and Lamb were also delicious.Vegetarian options: Very few vegetarian options“

3.6 Good231 Reviews
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