Jason and Candace's Best of Cville - Staying Downtown

Jason
Jason and Candace's Best of Cville - Staying Downtown

Food scene

Candace's favorite restaurant in Charlottesville, and conveniently a short walk from our place. You will need a reservation (Resy app). You must have the mussels.... and a whisky sour. Dinner only.
128 當地人推薦
Tavola
826 Hinton Ave
128 當地人推薦
Candace's favorite restaurant in Charlottesville, and conveniently a short walk from our place. You will need a reservation (Resy app). You must have the mussels.... and a whisky sour. Dinner only.
Jason's favorite restaurant in Charlottesville. A traditional Charlottesville experience. Sit at the bar on a weekend and enjoy the piano. Must have the prime rib!
10 當地人推薦
Aberdeen Barn Steak House
2018 Holiday Dr
10 當地人推薦
Jason's favorite restaurant in Charlottesville. A traditional Charlottesville experience. Sit at the bar on a weekend and enjoy the piano. Must have the prime rib!
Top 5 restaurants in Cville, and a short walk from our place. Spanish tapas with fun atmosphere. Dinner only. Must have the carne asada, papas bravas, bacon-wrapped dates, and the sangria! Reservation recommended (Resy app).
160 當地人推薦
Mas
904 Monticello Rd
160 當地人推薦
Top 5 restaurants in Cville, and a short walk from our place. Spanish tapas with fun atmosphere. Dinner only. Must have the carne asada, papas bravas, bacon-wrapped dates, and the sangria! Reservation recommended (Resy app).
Candace's favorite burger in town. Simple and straightforward. Don't ask for lettuce and tomato ;) do ask for extra JBs sauce. Incredible beer menu. Dive-y atmosphere.
28 當地人推薦
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Cville
109 2nd St SE
28 當地人推薦
Candace's favorite burger in town. Simple and straightforward. Don't ask for lettuce and tomato ;) do ask for extra JBs sauce. Incredible beer menu. Dive-y atmosphere.
Jason's favorite burger. A Charlottesville staple. Less than 5 minute drive.
20 當地人推薦
Riverside Lunch
1429 Hazel St
20 當地人推薦
Jason's favorite burger. A Charlottesville staple. Less than 5 minute drive.
A local favorite... get it. Delicious menu and yummy cocktails. Also in Belmont, so an easy walk! Dinner only. Grab a reservation on OpenTable.
116 當地人推薦
The Local
824 Hinton Ave
116 當地人推薦
A local favorite... get it. Delicious menu and yummy cocktails. Also in Belmont, so an easy walk! Dinner only. Grab a reservation on OpenTable.
Aka Conmole. Mmmm have the paloma. Tiny space with good food. Great people watching on outdoor patio and heavy pours on the cocktails :) Short walk to Belmont Neighborhood. Recently mentioned in Food & Wine.
19 當地人推薦
COMALCVILLE
816 Hinton Ave
19 當地人推薦
Aka Conmole. Mmmm have the paloma. Tiny space with good food. Great people watching on outdoor patio and heavy pours on the cocktails :) Short walk to Belmont Neighborhood. Recently mentioned in Food & Wine.
Need reservation. Food is to die for. Sit in outside space if you can. Magical little courtyard. Easy walk, right off Downtown Mall.
83 當地人推薦
C & O
515 E Water St
83 當地人推薦
Need reservation. Food is to die for. Sit in outside space if you can. Magical little courtyard. Easy walk, right off Downtown Mall.
Quick and easy Mexican. Right across Avon Bridge, quick walk.
16 當地人推薦
Guadalajara
395 Greenbrier Dr
16 當地人推薦
Quick and easy Mexican. Right across Avon Bridge, quick walk.
Wow! Huge Italian wood-fired oven that makes the yummiest pizzas in no-time flat. Entire menu and cocktails are superb! It's right across the street! It's a tiny spot so there's often a wait list. Put your name on the list, and then walk to Quality Pie for a pre-dinner sangria.
105 當地人推薦
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello Road
105 當地人推薦
Wow! Huge Italian wood-fired oven that makes the yummiest pizzas in no-time flat. Entire menu and cocktails are superb! It's right across the street! It's a tiny spot so there's often a wait list. Put your name on the list, and then walk to Quality Pie for a pre-dinner sangria.
Dress up for dinner, fancy spot. Hole in the wall (literally, it's in a dark alley) but worth it. Beautiful bar space and 5-star food. Reservation definitely recommended. Off the Downtown Mall, in alley way by Revolutionary Soup!
109 當地人推薦
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SW
109 當地人推薦
Dress up for dinner, fancy spot. Hole in the wall (literally, it's in a dark alley) but worth it. Beautiful bar space and 5-star food. Reservation definitely recommended. Off the Downtown Mall, in alley way by Revolutionary Soup!
Great date night spot. Sexy vibe indoors, and has outdoor space too. Delicious cocktails and Mexican cuisine. On northern end of Downtown Mall.
44 當地人推薦
The Bebedero
201 W Main St
44 當地人推薦
Great date night spot. Sexy vibe indoors, and has outdoor space too. Delicious cocktails and Mexican cuisine. On northern end of Downtown Mall.
Asian-inspired tapas, excellent martinis. Great date night spot. Sit in their cute outdoor courtyard. Close to Downtown Mall (between South St and Water St). Easy walk.
41 當地人推薦
Bang!
213 2nd St SW
41 當地人推薦
Asian-inspired tapas, excellent martinis. Great date night spot. Sit in their cute outdoor courtyard. Close to Downtown Mall (between South St and Water St). Easy walk.
Go for happy hour for deals on oysters on the half shell. Delicious cocktails. West Main corridor, less than a 10 minute drive.
54 當地人推薦
Public Fish & Oyster
513 W Main St
54 當地人推薦
Go for happy hour for deals on oysters on the half shell. Delicious cocktails. West Main corridor, less than a 10 minute drive.
Candace’s favorite sushi in town. Go-to’s: rainbow roll and tuna carpaccio salad. Tiny spot but worth the wait. Rolls are huge!
41 當地人推薦
Now & Zen
202 2nd St NW
41 當地人推薦
Candace’s favorite sushi in town. Go-to’s: rainbow roll and tuna carpaccio salad. Tiny spot but worth the wait. Rolls are huge!
Sushi, ramen, poke… easy walk from house and right beside Three Notched Brewery. Can you say “sake slushie”!?
16 當地人推薦
North American Sake Brewery
522 2nd St SE
16 當地人推薦
Sushi, ramen, poke… easy walk from house and right beside Three Notched Brewery. Can you say “sake slushie”!?
Classic French cuisine. James Beard-nominated chef! Great wine list. Must have the coq au vin! They take reservations from their website.
9 當地人推薦
Cafe Frank
317 East Main Street
9 當地人推薦
Classic French cuisine. James Beard-nominated chef! Great wine list. Must have the coq au vin! They take reservations from their website.
Black Cow Chophouse

For a drink

Best outdoor bar to get a cocktail. New Orleans, laid back vibe. Cutest outdoor space in Charlottesville! Belmont neighborhood... just a five minute walk. Limited hours.
13 當地人推薦
Southern Crescent Galley and Bar
814 Hinton Ave
13 當地人推薦
Best outdoor bar to get a cocktail. New Orleans, laid back vibe. Cutest outdoor space in Charlottesville! Belmont neighborhood... just a five minute walk. Limited hours.
German beer garden with huge outdoor space. Off Preston, less than 10 minute drive.
62 當地人推薦
Kardinal Hall
722 Preston Ave
62 當地人推薦
German beer garden with huge outdoor space. Off Preston, less than 10 minute drive.
This fitz in many categories. Great cocktails, delicious food, and great people watching! Hip, trendy vibe. Short walk from the house, on the Downtown Mall.
42 當地人推薦
The Fitzroy
120 E Main St
42 當地人推薦
This fitz in many categories. Great cocktails, delicious food, and great people watching! Hip, trendy vibe. Short walk from the house, on the Downtown Mall.
Sitting on the Market St side of the Downtown Mall, unique cocktails and romantic outdoor space. Interesting sharable dishes. Short walk!
8 當地人推薦
Tonic
609 E Market St
8 當地人推薦
Sitting on the Market St side of the Downtown Mall, unique cocktails and romantic outdoor space. Interesting sharable dishes. Short walk!
Rooftop bar has best view. Cocktails are excellent. See-and-be-seen kind of place. Short drive, on the west main corridor towards the university. Less than 10 minute drive. Parking is a little tricky but they do offer valet.
16 當地人推薦
Quirk Hotel Charlottesville
499 W Main St
16 當地人推薦
Rooftop bar has best view. Cocktails are excellent. See-and-be-seen kind of place. Short drive, on the west main corridor towards the university. Less than 10 minute drive. Parking is a little tricky but they do offer valet.
Glass of wine and a small plate *chefs kiss*. On the downtown mall. Outdoor seating.
12 當地人推薦
Tilman's
406 E Main St
12 當地人推薦
Glass of wine and a small plate *chefs kiss*. On the downtown mall. Outdoor seating.
Historic restaurant and classic Cville visit. Dave Matthew’s played here many times in his early days! Live music!
35 當地人推薦
Miller's Downtown
109 W Main St
35 當地人推薦
Historic restaurant and classic Cville visit. Dave Matthew’s played here many times in his early days! Live music!
Spirit bar for grown ups looking for a well-crafted drink. The bartenders know their stuff! Open select night. Great stop over before or after dinner at Public Oyster, Quirk, Oakhart Social, or Little Star.
BobBoo
499 West Main Street
Spirit bar for grown ups looking for a well-crafted drink. The bartenders know their stuff! Open select night. Great stop over before or after dinner at Public Oyster, Quirk, Oakhart Social, or Little Star.

For breakfast

Another Cville staple. Lines may be long but worth the wait (and they move fast). NY style bagels. Multiple locations. Easiest is on Preston Avenue and less than 10 minute drive.
143 當地人推薦
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston Ave
143 當地人推薦
Another Cville staple. Lines may be long but worth the wait (and they move fast). NY style bagels. Multiple locations. Easiest is on Preston Avenue and less than 10 minute drive.
Originally Spudnuts, this location is legendary for sweet pastries. But don't let the name fool you, the lunch/dinner menu features specialty foods and Spanish-style tapas. Great for breakfast coffee and a sweet bite.
14 當地人推薦
Quality Pie
309 Avon St
14 當地人推薦
Originally Spudnuts, this location is legendary for sweet pastries. But don't let the name fool you, the lunch/dinner menu features specialty foods and Spanish-style tapas. Great for breakfast coffee and a sweet bite.
Uh breakfast tacos with mashed potatoes? Yes, please. Just a short walk to the IX Park area.
59 當地人推薦
Brazos Tacos
925 2nd St SE
59 當地人推薦
Uh breakfast tacos with mashed potatoes? Yes, please. Just a short walk to the IX Park area.
Usually a wait, but this quirky Cville staple has delicious breakfast foods. Short drive to the West Main area.
35 當地人推薦
Blue Moon Diner
606 West Main Street
35 當地人推薦
Usually a wait, but this quirky Cville staple has delicious breakfast foods. Short drive to the West Main area.
For breakfast any time of day! On the downtown mall. Diner style. With outdoor seating. Milkshakes are yummy.
18 當地人推薦
The Nook
415 East Main Street
18 當地人推薦
For breakfast any time of day! On the downtown mall. Diner style. With outdoor seating. Milkshakes are yummy.

Breweries a short walk away

Always experimenting with new beers. We love the juicy IPA series. Huge space and good food too. Part of the IX Park scene. Bonus: they do a nice weekend brunch.
80 當地人推薦
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
520 2nd St SE
80 當地人推薦
Always experimenting with new beers. We love the juicy IPA series. Huge space and good food too. Part of the IX Park scene. Bonus: they do a nice weekend brunch.
If a sake flight isn't your thing, how can you go wrong with a sake slushi? Ramen is delicious too. Located right below Three Notch'd Brewery in IX Park.
16 當地人推薦
North American Sake Brewery
522 2nd St SE
16 當地人推薦
If a sake flight isn't your thing, how can you go wrong with a sake slushi? Ramen is delicious too. Located right below Three Notch'd Brewery in IX Park.
Quick walk to South Street in Downtown. Classic beers. Bloody Mary's are good too.
49 當地人推薦
South Street Brewery
106 South Street West
49 當地人推薦
Quick walk to South Street in Downtown. Classic beers. Bloody Mary's are good too.

Cville must-do's

If you don't do it for the views, do it for the apple cider donuts. Avoid peak times if you can, but it's worth a drive to the top. Plenty of outdoor space for sitting and having a Bold Rock cider after you picked some fresh apples. On Thursdays in the summer, they stay open late for their Sunset Series!
214 當地人推薦
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain Trail
214 當地人推薦
If you don't do it for the views, do it for the apple cider donuts. Avoid peak times if you can, but it's worth a drive to the top. Plenty of outdoor space for sitting and having a Bold Rock cider after you picked some fresh apples. On Thursdays in the summer, they stay open late for their Sunset Series!
Learn all about TJ, take a tour of the house, or just walk the grounds which are breathtaking. Less than 15 minute drive from the house, and Carter's Mountain is on the way!
635 當地人推薦
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
635 當地人推薦
Learn all about TJ, take a tour of the house, or just walk the grounds which are breathtaking. Less than 15 minute drive from the house, and Carter's Mountain is on the way!
Take a float down the Rivanna River. They have shorter and longer floats and kayaks/canoes for rent too. Guided and unguided options. They'll drop you off, give you all the gear, and take care of everything for you. We do this several times a summer! Just a short drive from the house.
50 當地人推薦
Rivanna River Company
1520 E High St
50 當地人推薦
Take a float down the Rivanna River. They have shorter and longer floats and kayaks/canoes for rent too. Guided and unguided options. They'll drop you off, give you all the gear, and take care of everything for you. We do this several times a summer! Just a short drive from the house.
Book a tour, or just stroll the lawn and admire the architecture and grounds. Visit Edgar Allen Poe’s old dorm on the Lawn.
251 當地人推薦
University of Virginia
918 Emmet St N
251 當地人推薦
Book a tour, or just stroll the lawn and admire the architecture and grounds. Visit Edgar Allen Poe’s old dorm on the Lawn.
Super walkable outdoor street with tons of local shops and restaurants. You'll often hear live music.
291 當地人推薦
Downtown Mall
291 當地人推薦
Super walkable outdoor street with tons of local shops and restaurants. You'll often hear live music.
Unique spot, quick walk from our place. Has variety of restaurants and quirky things to look at! Often has art exhibits and live music. Check their site for info about their Saturday farmer's markets and Thursday evening food truck events. Look for the big butt... yes, you read that right.
69 當地人推薦
IX Art Park
522 2nd St SE
69 當地人推薦
Unique spot, quick walk from our place. Has variety of restaurants and quirky things to look at! Often has art exhibits and live music. Check their site for info about their Saturday farmer's markets and Thursday evening food truck events. Look for the big butt... yes, you read that right.
Fridays After Five! All summer, enjoy free concerts on Fridays. Beer and food trucks. Starts April 15 for 2022 season. Now called Ting Pavilion.
79 當地人推薦
Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main St
79 當地人推薦
Fridays After Five! All summer, enjoy free concerts on Fridays. Beer and food trucks. Starts April 15 for 2022 season. Now called Ting Pavilion.

Notable Breweries

Home to our favorite beer in town - the New England IPA. Tiny spot and limited menu, but owner knows his stuff and beers are great. Off Preston Ave, less than 10 minute drive. Opening 2nd location on downtown mall in spring 2022!
10 當地人推薦
Rockfish Brewing Company
900 Preston Ave
10 當地人推薦
Home to our favorite beer in town - the New England IPA. Tiny spot and limited menu, but owner knows his stuff and beers are great. Off Preston Ave, less than 10 minute drive. Opening 2nd location on downtown mall in spring 2022!
Another Cville classic. Beers distributed broadly, started right here in Charlottesville. This location is inside the Dairy Market, a large food court-style space, so you can sit at the brewery and have food delivered to you from one of the food vendors. I recommend Take It Away sandwiches (the house dressing is to die for).
8 當地人推薦
Starr Hill Downtown
946 Grady Avenue
8 當地人推薦
Another Cville classic. Beers distributed broadly, started right here in Charlottesville. This location is inside the Dairy Market, a large food court-style space, so you can sit at the brewery and have food delivered to you from one of the food vendors. I recommend Take It Away sandwiches (the house dressing is to die for).
Try the Mosaic IPA! Family run business with delicious beers and fun space. Usually has food trucks. Combo the stop with Kardinal Hall, Rockfish Brewery, and Starr Hill. Off Preston Ave, less than 10 min drive.
35 當地人推薦
Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston Ave
35 當地人推薦
Try the Mosaic IPA! Family run business with delicious beers and fun space. Usually has food trucks. Combo the stop with Kardinal Hall, Rockfish Brewery, and Starr Hill. Off Preston Ave, less than 10 min drive.

Worth a drive

Brewery/winery combo with absolutely stunning views. Visit their website for easiest driving directions. Food is limited during COVID but delicious (so check out website for latest updates). Plus it's a beautiful, scenic drive!
31 當地人推薦
Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve
5931 Moonlight Dr
31 當地人推薦
Brewery/winery combo with absolutely stunning views. Visit their website for easiest driving directions. Food is limited during COVID but delicious (so check out website for latest updates). Plus it's a beautiful, scenic drive!
The pizza and the brews and the views! One of our favorites on the 151 tour! Huge outdoor space, gets packed on nice days but that's all part of the fun.
358 當地人推薦
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop Rd
358 當地人推薦
The pizza and the brews and the views! One of our favorites on the 151 tour! Huge outdoor space, gets packed on nice days but that's all part of the fun.
Candace's favorite winery. Gorgeous views and tons of outdoor space. Best wine + scenery combo. Hosts Sunday polo matches seasonally (from late May thru mid-October) where you tailgate. Located in Crozet (less than 30 minute drive).
259 當地人推薦
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm
259 當地人推薦
Candace's favorite winery. Gorgeous views and tons of outdoor space. Best wine + scenery combo. Hosts Sunday polo matches seasonally (from late May thru mid-October) where you tailgate. Located in Crozet (less than 30 minute drive).
Fun space, outdoor bands, good brews and food. Fire pits and unique spaces for seating. Playground for the kids. Located in Crozet (less than 30 minute drive).
97 當地人推薦
Pro Re Nata Brewery
6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
97 當地人推薦
Fun space, outdoor bands, good brews and food. Fire pits and unique spaces for seating. Playground for the kids. Located in Crozet (less than 30 minute drive).
Wins for easiest winery to get to in idyllic setting! Less than 15 minute drive (on the way to Carter's Mountain and Monticello). Beautiful outdoor spaces. They are limiting visitors currently, so check their website before visiting.
95 當地人推薦
Jefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
95 當地人推薦
Wins for easiest winery to get to in idyllic setting! Less than 15 minute drive (on the way to Carter's Mountain and Monticello). Beautiful outdoor spaces. They are limiting visitors currently, so check their website before visiting.