Hamiltons' at First & Main

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101 W Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Located in the heart of Charlottesville's Downtown district, Hamiltons' is the perfect spot for a delicious afternoon lunch or a romantic evening dinner. A cheerful, cozy atmosphere and attentive service ensure our guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience, be they Charlottesville natives, out-of-town visitors, or University students and staff. We also feature outdoor patio seating seasonally, providing our guests the opportunity to dine amidst the bustle of the Downtown Mall. Our Staff Kate and Bill Hamilton opened the restaurant's doors in February 1996. Today, talented Chef de Cuisine Curtis Shaver brings a distinctive flare to the exciting, contemporary American cuisine for which Hamiltons' is known. In addition to overseeing Hamiltons' award winning wine list, General Manager and Partner Daniel Page directs a staff renowned for its congeniality and professionalism. Music at Hamiltons' Every Saturday and Wednesday night from about 7-10 p.m, Hamiltons' hosts the live jazz stylings of guitarist Peter Richardson. Peter's album with clarinetist Dave Kannensohn titled "Saturday Nights at Hamiltons'" features American and Latin jazz favorites.

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Magda M.
8/1/2025

Hamilton on 1st and Main is a cozy spot serving American seafood fare, My husband and I had the shrimp and grits with an arugula salad. The food was flavorful with a nice smoky touch. Service was...

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Anne P.
3/30/2025

Ten of us had reservations on Saturday night for Hamilton's. They accommodated us by putting tables together off to the side so we felt like we had the room to ourselves, even though the place was...

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Ed B.
4/28/2025

Joined a group of friends who were having lunch outdoors at this restaurant. Convenient seating for group of 10. Service was smooth and accurate. The fried oysters were a hit. The clam patty was...

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Greg K.
10/23/2024

Having visited C'ville multiple times over the past five years, I thought we had a pretty good handle on dining options on the Mall. I'm happy to share that we tried Hamiltons' and it was...

Kevin C.
8/23/2025

5 stars hands down. Amazing crab cakes and delicious pork chops! Signature cocktails will not disappoint. Definitely would recommend coming here! Our waiter was great, respectful, attentive and...

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