13 Best Southern Restaurants in Charlottesville

“My wife and I had an amazing dining experience at Maya! The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was impeccable. The staff was very attentive and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The ambiance was perfect, creating a delightful atmosphere for a very memorable meal. I can't wait to return and savor their fantastic cuisine once again. This restaurant is a must in Charlottesville. Highly recommended!“

“Over the course of the last month or so we have been there three times. We highly recommend this restaurant and have yet to have a bad experience. Contrary to the negative reviews on here I cannot say that we have experience anything stated. All of our food has come out with great presentation and very tasty. The wait staff has always been very attentive however, I will say they are challenged at times due to the amount of staff that they have versus the amount of tables that they serve. Taking that into consideration, our food has always come out in a reasonable amount of time, has always been to temp and we have had no complaints about the food or service at any point. I will stay that people have to be mindful. This is not fast food. The food at this restaurant is made to order and they offer specials every week so if you’re looking for something more immediate, this is definitely not the restaurant for you however, if you’re looking for a well crafted meal then this definitely is a place for you. I would recommend going on their date night for a great deal.“

“Ordered famous shrimp and grits which was nicely prepared and very tasty although smaller than expected for price charged. Bar was clean and lots of tv’s to watch. Service was just ok, left waiting for check quite a while after finished eating and didn’t get any service after food was delivered.“

“Our favorite brunch location in Cville. The fried green tomatoes are amazing. Excellent service and selection.“

“Loved this place! Very friendly bartender who made awesomely yummy Old Fashioneds and in a cozy and quaint little atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.“

“I love Wayside, especially since they brought back breakfast! The staff is always friendly and the food is exactly as expected. In a town where local quick and authentic service/diner options (and good chicken options) are dwindling, I'm continuously thankful that Wayside is still around and still killing the chicken game.“

“Had brunch at Fig and it was outstanding. The flavors were fresh and unique, portions were perfect, and everything came out quickly even though the restaurant was busy. The drink specials were also amazing. This is definitely becoming our go-to brunch spot.“

“The team at mission bbq in Charlottesville delivers excellent customer service every time we come in. My husband and I have been to many Mission bbq’s along the east coast but this one is the our favorite! The food is always on point and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly!“

“The music was off the chain, best local band I have ever seen and I’m 63, and haven’t had that much fun in a long time“

“Best barbecue in Charlottesville!“

“OMG....the food is AMAZINGGGGG!!!!!! And the atmosphere is phenomenal! Such a cute, cozy, elegant place inside, and the staff is so friendly and helpful! Cori helped us, and to say that I wish I could call her food advice everyday is an understatement. She was incredible! Answered all of our questions, helped me pick out the perfect meal, had great recommendations, and just so super extra friendly. Everyone we interacted with was super pleasant, and the food came out in less than 5 mins! And, again, DELICIOUS!!!!! I am a chicken salad enthusiast, and it is so hard to find a place thar makes chicken salad with ingredients you like, and i have never even heard of a place like this where there are so many different kinds to choose from! 10/10 Amazing location and food, would HIGHLY recommend to EVERYONE to check out!!! :)“

“We had an amazing experience with Red Hub Catering. They provided our cocktail hour food, reception buffet, cutting cake, bartending service, and Sunday brunch. The food and service were impeccable. For bartending service, Red Hub provided the bar set up and mixers, but allowed us to provide our own alcohol which is uncommon among catering vendors. Red Hub generated a custom menu for our reception that consisted of a nacho bar for cocktail hour followed by a taco buffet for dinner. They also baked a beautiful cutting cake and delivered brunch to the lodge we were at the following morning for everyone to enjoy. Overall an incredible vendor who expertly provided us multiple wedding services.“

“My best friends, husband and I had dinner there on Saturday evening. My choice. We had the most endearing, lovely server, Shelly. Driving from Virginia Beach, she really made our Anniversary special. She sang Happy Anniversary while presenting us the most amazing chocolate dessert! Highly recommend to anyone celebrating anything special in their lives!“