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Things To Do

We've put together a list of some of our favorite restaurants, wineries, and things to do in and around Charlottesville! Many of the restaurants below are within walking distance of our recommended hotels and Welcome Party venue. We've noted which spots accept reservations and recommend booking ahead when possible!

The Doyle

499 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Our Welcome Party will be in the Lobby. There is a restaurant located on the rooftop that takes reservations for dinner!

Maya

633 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Large covered patio; 3 inside dining areas with a back room and second floor space that can accommodate larger groups; takes reservations!

Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar

416 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Right across the street from our Welcome Party location! Indoor tables and several private areas for a larger group to reserve. Bar and patio seating are first come, first serve.

Continental Divide

811 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Bar and table seating; walk-in only.

Oakhart Social

511 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Indoor and covered patio seating; takes reservations. Large upstairs space for a group if available.

Public Fish & Oyster

513 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Indoor and covered patio seating; takes reservations. Bar seating is first come, first serve.

Tavern & Grocery

333 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining room and bar seating as well as private spaces to reserve for a larger group dinner option. Lost Saint speakeasy in the basement.

Black Cow Chophouse

420 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Indoor and patio seating; takes reservations.

Smyrna

707 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Bar and table seating; takes reservations and can accommodate larger groups.

Maggie's Midtown

606 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Two floors of dining space; takes reservations. Upstairs bar, dining, and rooftop can be reserved for larger groups.

Mejicali

852 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Bar, table, and patio seating; takes reservations.

The Ridley

1106 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903

At The Draftsman Hotel. Bar and table seating with room for groups; takes reservations.

The Downtown Mall

Charlottesville, VA 22902

There are many restaurants of all sorts, most with indoor and patio seating, along this 8-block pedestrian mall which starts across the street from the Residence Inn and behind The Omni. The mall is lined with local restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, and live music venues. Please ask us for recommendations!

Ten

120 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Japanese restaurant on the Downtown Mall! Ryan's favorite restaurant in Cville!

Vivace

2244 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Classic Italian! A Jiranek family staple!

Bodo's Bagels

505 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Duh!

King Family Vineyards

6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA 22932

One of our favorite local wineries with beautiful vineyard views, delicious wines, and plenty of outdoor space! Get the Crosé!

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

5022 Plank Road, North Garden, VA 22959

One of Charlottesville's most beautiful wineries, offering stunning mountain views, delicious wines, and a fantastic restaurant.