We really enjoyed our visit to Charlottesville and our stop at The Virginian. The food was a highlight of the trip! The barbecue pork sandwich was excellent, as were both the Caesar and house salads—fresh and flavorful. The Virginia burger with fries was also very good.
We were excited to try the Palmetto cheese burger and the Palmetto cheese sandwich, but unfortunately, they didn’t quite meet our expectations. They weren’t our favorites. The seasoned fries got mixed reviews—some of us enjoyed the bold flavor, while others found them a bit too spicy.
The root beer floats were a big hit—absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, which made the overall experience even better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bob Shustack
Great place to eat and drink!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Famous Virginian Club
Danielle Potter
Were there on a week day for procedure at the hospital, and wanted walking distance quick lunch. Several people greeted us as they rushed past with full arms and didn't leave us just waiting. Super nice staff, mostly young college kids. Not a lot of seating but great food, quick staff, and not over priced. Will stop in after our next visit!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaime Pérez
Good songs, good food, good service. They try hard to understand your language and are understanding. The food is very filling and delicious. It's welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C Jacobs
Food was delicious! Best service we’ve had in a long time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Hendricks
A corner tradition! The burger is had brought back amazing memories from my college days. The staff was efficient. I remember back in my college days having bartenders that engaged their customers discussing life, UVA, and the corner. I miss the days of Coy Barefoot for sure.
Wheelchair accessibility: Difficult but not impossible, one table might accommodate a wheelchair without blocking off egress.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Patricia Redmond
Historic restaurant and bar. A staple on the corner in Charlottesville.
Parking: Parking is tough around the university There's a small paid lot on 10 th st
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Club Sandwich, Mushroom Swiss Burger and Potato Soup, Mac and Cheese, Southern Fried Chicken Smothered
Brian Sprague
Still very reminiscent of a bar and restaurant founded in the early 1900’s. The atmosphere was very good. Has an upper and lower level. The food is amazing! Great choices. Our food came out hot, fast, and correct. Service at first was very good. It tapered off after our food was served. There are a few TV’s, but not considered a sports bar. Price was reasonable at about $30 a person. We did not partake in any drink specials. Dinner menu starts at 5PM.
Parking: This is a restaurant on UVA campus and close to the medical center. The garage is close with about a 10 minute walk to the restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly. Not a main student hang out.
Wheelchair accessibility: Somewhat wheelchair accessible. It’s a long narrow restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Miner Burger, Mac and Cheese, Crab Cakes
Tina Todd
Not a bad little place for a college town. Great if you like the bar atmosphere.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Very tight, no room for wheelchair
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese
Sarah Riddle
Whenever I come to the Virginian, I know I am in for a good time. I have come in the morning with my family for brunch, in the afternoon for a beer, and in the evening to stand on a booth and dance. Today was no different. Because of the snow day, I came in with my friends to hangout and enjoy the afternoon. My server, Emily, could not have been more warm and inviting. I am so thankful I have found this place. I understand why it has been around for 100 years.
I ordered soup for takeout last week, which tasted fine. The problem was they charged me for a tip, which I did not authorize. Handing over a bowl of soup in a plastic bag doesn't warrant a tip for service. Adding a charge that a customer has not authorized, in contrast, constitutes petty theft.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Lhyza Jackson
Hubby has club sandwich & potato soup. I had steak & cheese sandwich & onion soup on the side. They are all good! Highly recommended⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael P.
Came to town for a concert and stopped in for dinner beforehand. Chuck took great care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese
Joshua Akerley
Great service great drinks and great vibes! Highly recommended
Jess Johnson
Told at 1:15 pm that I could not order lunch only the brunch items, I sat at the bar for 30 mins before I was told I couldn’t order lunch! I ordered a club sandwich, and when denied I left a 20$ on the bar for my 1 beer and had the bartender(tress) run outside and tell me I hadn’t cashed out. She didn’t bother to tell me all I could order was eggs and didn’t like a 13$ cash tip. Enjoy children servicing you
We really enjoyed our visit to Charlottesville and our stop at The Virginian. The food was a highlight of the trip! The barbecue pork sandwich was excellent, as were both the Caesar and house salads—fresh and flavorful. The Virginia burger with fries was also very good.
We were excited to try the Palmetto cheese burger and the Palmetto cheese sandwich, but unfortunately, they didn’t quite meet our expectations. They weren’t our favorites. The seasoned fries got mixed reviews—some of us enjoyed the bold flavor, while others found them a bit too spicy.
The root beer floats were a big hit—absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, which made the overall experience even better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great place to eat and drink!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Famous Virginian Club
Were there on a week day for procedure at the hospital, and wanted walking distance quick lunch. Several people greeted us as they rushed past with full arms and didn't leave us just waiting. Super nice staff, mostly young college kids. Not a lot of seating but great food, quick staff, and not over priced. Will stop in after our next visit!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good songs, good food, good service. They try hard to understand your language and are understanding. The food is very filling and delicious. It's welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious! Best service we’ve had in a long time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A corner tradition! The burger is had brought back amazing memories from my college days. The staff was efficient. I remember back in my college days having bartenders that engaged their customers discussing life, UVA, and the corner. I miss the days of Coy Barefoot for sure.
Wheelchair accessibility: Difficult but not impossible, one table might accommodate a wheelchair without blocking off egress.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Historic restaurant and bar. A staple on the corner in Charlottesville.
Parking: Parking is tough around the university
There's a small paid lot on 10 th st
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Club Sandwich, Mushroom Swiss Burger and Potato Soup, Mac and Cheese, Southern Fried Chicken Smothered
Still very reminiscent of a bar and restaurant founded in the early 1900’s. The atmosphere was very good. Has an upper and lower level. The food is amazing! Great choices. Our food came out hot, fast, and correct. Service at first was very good. It tapered off after our food was served. There are a few TV’s, but not considered a sports bar. Price was reasonable at about $30 a person. We did not partake in any drink specials. Dinner menu starts at 5PM.
Parking: This is a restaurant on UVA campus and close to the medical center. The garage is close with about a 10 minute walk to the restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly. Not a main student hang out.
Wheelchair accessibility: Somewhat wheelchair accessible. It’s a long narrow restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Miner Burger, Mac and Cheese, Crab Cakes
Not a bad little place for a college town. Great if you like the bar atmosphere.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Very tight, no room for wheelchair
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese
Whenever I come to the Virginian, I know I am in for a good time. I have come in the morning with my family for brunch, in the afternoon for a beer, and in the evening to stand on a booth and dance.
Today was no different. Because of the snow day, I came in with my friends to hangout and enjoy the afternoon. My server, Emily, could not have been more warm and inviting. I am so thankful I have found this place. I understand why it has been around for 100 years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I ordered soup for takeout last week, which tasted fine. The problem was they charged me for a tip, which I did not authorize. Handing over a bowl of soup in a plastic bag doesn't warrant a tip for service. Adding a charge that a customer has not authorized, in contrast, constitutes petty theft.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Hubby has club sandwich & potato soup. I had steak & cheese sandwich & onion soup on the side. They are all good! Highly recommended⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came to town for a concert and stopped in for dinner beforehand. Chuck took great care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese
Great service great drinks and great vibes! Highly recommended
Told at 1:15 pm that I could not order lunch only the brunch items, I sat at the bar for 30 mins before I was told I couldn’t order lunch! I ordered a club sandwich, and when denied I left a 20$ on the bar for my 1 beer and had the bartender(tress) run outside and tell me I hadn’t cashed out. She didn’t bother to tell me all I could order was eggs and didn’t like a 13$ cash tip. Enjoy children servicing you
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
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