In Charlottesville
ZocaloA vibrant place for a good night out. The menu is tested and consistently good, the service is pro and you can grab a drink at the bar and wander around the vast bar area or sit outside and watch the life on the Mall.
zocalo-restaurant.com
Zinc
Our neighbors and one of our favorite places to hang out and have a great meal. Lillet Blanc, stilton, apple, endive salad, the Croque Madame, whole roasted fish on a bed of braised leeks, topped with slivered almonds.
comptoirzinc.com
Ten
Aloe martinis, the Hamasashi Salad, kobe beef on a sizzling rock, we’ve had some of our favorite flavors here.
ten-sushi.com
C and O Restaurant
Charlottesville's most famous fine dining establishment. It is always cozy and fun with friendly service and a fantastic wine list. We love the downstairs wood bar for drinks and late night food.
candorestaurant.com
Continental Divide
The place is always full of fun energy and the margaritas are full of good tequila. This is the place for a raucous night with friends.
Riverside - Lunch
A Charlottesville institution with the best, greasy, flat-top fried burgers in town, big baskets of fries and onion rings. The place to cure a hangover.
Bodos Bagel Bakery
Best “fast food” in town and a locally owned Charlottesville addiction. Food is always good and consistent at an excellent value. Try the chicken salad w/ provolone and watercress on the bagel of your choice.
bodosbagels.com
Sticks
The falafel or lamb kebob salad- add feta are some of our favorite take out choices.
stickskebobshop.com
Yuan Ho
Best Chinese delivery in town. We love the chef’s specialty crispy beef and the steamed veggies w/ tofu and brown sauce.
yuanho.com
Near Charlottesville
The Clifton InnEast of town in Keswick. Our choice for elegant, special occasions. This Relais-Chateau property is exquisitely beautiful and the dining room and food match. We love the choosing from the tasting menu and the professional service.
cliftoninn.net
Pomme
Excellent country French food in Gordonsville. Dinner here is always romantic and casually special.
Greenwood Market
A fantastic roadside gourmet food and garden store off 250 near Crozet. Offerings are constantly changing according to Nina’s good taste. Family owned and operated.
Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie
At the Crossroads Store in North Garden. A small place with a chill country vibe and live music some nites. Delicious pizza, (eat in or takeout) and really special appetizers like the thinly sliced beet salad w/ local goat cheese, walnuts and aged balsamic vinegar.
doctorhoshumblepie.com