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20 favorite restaurants
The X Lounge is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

1. The X Lounge

313 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA
Bar · 6 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: I have had everything on the menu! Love the place to death! You must try the Pear Mojito it is to die for. Great place for a first date!

C & O Restaurant is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

2. C & O Restaurant

8.6
515 E Water St (at 5th St SE), Charlottesville, VA
Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: Everything on the menu is outstanding! Top drawer service!

Blue Moon Diner is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

3. Blue Moon Diner

8.0
512 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA
Diner · 37 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: Fun upbeat environment! The lasagna is outstanding! I also love to watch CLAW. They are also a major sponsor of the Charlottesville Derby Dames. Love the owners and want to support local business!

Revolutionary Soup is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

4. Revolutionary Soup

8.8
108 2nd St SW (btwn E Main & Water Sts.), Charlottesville, VA
Soup Spot · 46 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: Best soup in town!!!!

Guadalajara is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

5. Guadalajara

7.5
805 East Market St (at 9th St NE), Charlottesville, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: Love the service! Food is fast and delicious!

Whole Foods Market is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

6. Whole Foods Market

8.7
1797 Hydraulic Rd, Charlottesville, VA
Grocery Store · 40 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: I died and went to heaven with the hot & cold bar! LOVE it!!!!! Could spend a million dollars here!!!

Bonefish Grill is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

7. Bonefish Grill

8.1
269 Connor Dr, Charlottesville, VA
Seafood Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: Bacon wrapped scallops are amazing! My mouth waters just of the thought!top drawer service. Make sure you make reservations. it was col to seat and wait though on the patio furniture outside.

Escafé is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

8. Escafé

215 Water St. SW (2nd St. SW), Charlottesville, VA
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: So shot me I love the lasagna. I am a sucker for it! Very trendy fun place to hang out! Environment feels like home. Drinks top notch!

Christian's Pizza is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

9. Christian's Pizza

7.0
118 W Main St (Downtown Mall), Charlottesville, VA
Pizzeria · 33 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: Fast and yummy! I love any slice that has avocado!

10. Beer Run

8.4
156 Carlton Rd Ste 203 (at Meade Ave.), Charlottesville, VA
Pub · 69 tips and reviews

Charlotte T.Charlotte Tisdale: Food is awesome! Beer is a plus! Locally owned. Make sure to order the nachos!

The Local is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

11. The Local

8.7
824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA
New American Restaurant · Belmont · 40 tips and reviews
Stone Soup Books and Cafe is one of 20 favorite restaurants.

12. Stone Soup Books and Cafe

Waynesboro, VA
Café · 7 tips and reviews