The Virginian Restaurant

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1521 University Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
First opening its doors in 1923, The Virginian now proudly reigns as Charlottesville’s oldest restaurant. Come on by for great food and great times – enjoy the best burgers and sandwiches, fresh salads, signature crab cakes, and the famous mac ‘n cheese!

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Rachel H.
8/31/2025

We stopped for brunch at the Virginian on a Sunday and found exactly what we needed... a cozy booth, a crisp Diet Coke, and friendly staff! The brunch menu had plenty of breakfast and lunch...

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Renee J.
10/28/2025

Staff extremely courteous. Menu prices reasonable. The french onion soup was lacking robust flavor. AHI TUNA salad big disappointment, as the tuna was not sushi grade. Should have known better...

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Kelly N.
11/4/2024

When visiting UVA for a college tour, be sure to stop in for a bite at The Virginian Restaurant. My son and I enjoyed a Cobb salad and classic pimento cheese sandwich. The pimento cheese was...

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Cole M.
10/17/2024

This place looks, feels, and is quite old. It's is the quintessential college sports bar/restaurant. The place is incredibly small on the inside with almost no seating for parties larger than 4...

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Ben M.
3/21/2025

I'm told no trip to Charlottesville is complete without a visit to The Virginian. It's clearly a beloved legend on the campus of UVA. My wife and I stopped in for a quick dinner after walking the...

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