A recipient of many awards, and a connoisseur of Southern American Cuisine, The Lafayette Inn & Restaurant is nestled in The Lafayette Inn along the hilly terrain of Stanardsville. Chocolate chairs and wax candles burning bright set the mood just right for a romantic rendezvous. It's not just the ambiance but also the quality of the food that sets the standard very high for an intimate evening. The service greets you with a smile and ensures that you have a great time. Although on the steep side, this restaurant offers value for money.
Good food and good times are par course at the Citizen Burger Bar. With a characterful abode along Charlottesville's historic downtown mall, this casual restaurant boasts a laid-back vibe and distinct charm that appeals to foodies with a penchant for good ol' American burgers. The restaurant's food philosophy is a simple one - good, honest food made with good, honest ingredients. Using only organic, free-range, grass-fed meat and the freshest ingredients from local farms, the Citizen Burger Bar serves up a host of specialty burgers like the Executive with pit-smoked pork belly, garlic aioli and truffled brioche, alongside vegan, chicken and grilled cheese sandwiches, crisp salads,.and the classic American beef burger. To quench your thirst, the bar offers over a 100 varieties of beer, as well as premium spirits and well-mixed cocktails. Forever strumming with good cheer and happy chatter, the Citizen Burger Bar is a great choice for a delicious meal in Downtown Charlottesville.
If you want to have some fun, unwind over great drinks, nosh on good food and be with your family, Firefly is a fabulous place to be in. Their creative fare has something for everyone while their drinks list also offers a lot of variety. From 18 changing beer taps to cinder, wine, mead and cocktails, tipple on your favorite brew during happy hours. Get spoilt for choice when it comes to games. Pinball machines, arcade games, board games, ping pong, pool, foosball and skeeball will vie for your attention. Sports enthusiasts can catch the latest matches on their television screens. Trivia nights adds to the entertainment dosage of this place.
Spanning from Central Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico, The Bebedero is a delightful, modern Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar. Inspired by family recipes, their menu is a medley of flavors and vibrant. Local artworks adorning their lovely establishment changes regularly and live music held almost nightly showcases their artistic inclination. The bar helmed by renowned mixologist, River Hawkins, is full of cocktail specialties. There is a separate menu for kids too. No matter the occasion, this place is worth a try.
Coupe’s is a small cozy bar serving mixed variety of drinks and shooters. The place also has some decent food items on the menu that can be relished with drinks on the rocks and live music. Coupe’s has both indoor and outdoor seating area where the patio seems to have more space. Drinks served are actually affordable that attracts majority of the young crowd. Coupe's is also open for private parties with prior bookings.
Dance the night away at Rapture Restaurant & Nightclub. Set in an expansive space with colorful lights and loud music resonating through the interiors, the club is a hip spot with locals and tourists alike. The music spans across a number of genres from salsa and EDM to hip 80s disco music, and visiting DJs regularly raise the energy level of this place. Boombox, The Kings of Belmont and Basshound are just some of the bands that have performed here in the past. The spirited crowd also ensures that you are bound to have a good time at Rapture Restaurant & Nightclub whether you are here alone or with your best friends. The extensive bar menu including everything from beers and wines to cocktails ensures that you always have something to recharge your batteries if the drinking and socializing makes you tired. They also specialize in serving hearty American cuisine consisting of delicacies like Rapture Caesar Salad, Oyster & Chicken Gumbo, Roasted Squash and more. If you are looking for a fun night out, then head to Rapture Restaurant & Nightclub for a good time.