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The Local, Charlottesville, VA

The Local

4.6
4.6
2514 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
UVA Graduation Weekend: May 17-19: Please see experience listed below

Come visit and experience The Local!

We believe everyone should experience meals that feature delicately prepared fresh local ingredients in a great atmosphere. In our corner of the world, everyone's a Local. EAT, DRINK, & BE LOCAL.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Website
    http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.
  • Location
    824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • UVA Graduation Weekend

    $65.00 per person

    May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025
    The Local has been hosting graduates and their families for years, with a focus on style and comfort. Located in the heart of Belmont, and our expert team will make your celebration a night to remember. The cost is $65 per person before tax & gratuity. Our regular menu is not offered during graduation weekend. We require a credit card on file to hold your reservation. We will not charge anything to your card now, it's simply our way of holding your reservation. Cancellations after March 1st will result in a $20 per person fee to the credit card provided. For a link to last years menu, please click here: https://thelocal-cville.com/s/Graduation-Weekend-2024-Local.pdf Email gradweekend@thelocal-cville.com if you have questions
    UVA Graduation Weekend Photo

Menu

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What 2,514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Local in Charlottesville offers a warm, rustic dining experience with a focus on southern-inspired dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and "excellent" food, including the rockfish and meatloaf. The restaurant's ambiance is inviting, making it a great spot for special occasions.

2,514 Reviews

  1. Douglas

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tables were crammed into a small space. Wait staff were friendly but food service was quite slow. We were told because of a large party upstairs. The food was okay. Overall the experience was underwhelming.

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  2. Shelby

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food took a long time to come out and was cold when it finally got to our table.

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  3. Nathiel

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I had dinner at The Local. We were very pleased with the food and cocktails. Chad was our waiter and he was great. Very attentive. The location was great as it was in walking distance to our rental as well as walkable to the Downtown Mall area.

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  4. Nancy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Local’s rustic front room, consistently excellent food, and warm and friendly staff make it a dream come true. A warning! Parking can be challenging!

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  5. Christian

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very good service, and wonderful ambiance. The Local had multiple entrees for our table; the steak frites and the pork chops were big hits. We also enjoyed several deserts, including the cobbler and the chocolate pecan pie. We would go again & highly recommend !

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  6. michael

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A good time was had as celebrated two birthdays last night.

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  7. Lucia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful, tasty food! Good variety on the menu. Seating was a little uncomfortable, hard seats, stiff backed chairs. We were upstairs and it was quiet enough and warm enough (November) until someone came thru the door and our table was right there. Lots of noise from below while a manager was showing someone around and they failed to close the door for at least 10 minutes. Finally a waitress came thru and closed it. Our waitress Claudia was excellent. She was attentive, very observant, and had a smile that lit the room, as well as a personality to go with it!

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  8. Allan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent. Nice menu with good options Only downside is parking in the area

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  9. Cynthia

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose The Local to have our 39th wedding anniversary dinner. We made reservations and were taken straight away to our table and service was immediate. Our waiter was Patrick who was outstanding in everyway. We ordered the salmon entree and the meatloaf entree for our dinners. They arrived quickly, however both dishes were not hot - they were closer to being luke warm - boarding on cold. Not ones to complain, we finished our meals and were greeted by Patrick with two glasses of Prosecco which was a nice surprise. Finished with the recommended cheesecake that was awesome. We would recommend this restaurant to others - but insist that your food arrive hot!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience visiting The Local. We loved the different menu options and unique flavor pairings that were offered. Our server was kind, knowledgeable and happy to check with the chef on ingredients. I am looking forward to returning during our next visit to Charlottesville.

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FAQs

The Local offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 984-9749.

The Local is rated 4.6 stars by 2514 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Local

824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.

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