1. Michael’s Bistro and Tap House

1427 University Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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You’ll love the Shrimp and Grits at Michael’s. Creamy, local stone-ground grits with Cheddar and Asiago cheese, topped with shrimp, Sausage craft chorizo, grape tomatoes and green onion saute.
2. Public Fish & Oyster

513 W Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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The PFO Pan Roast at Public Fish & Oyster features Virginia oysters, mussels, clams, shrimp, haricot verts, basmati rice and lobster veloute.
3. Fig Bistro

1331 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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The Grilled Shrimp Po-Boy at FIG is a must-try, with romaine lettuce, tomatoes and red aioli.
4. ROCKSALT

2075 Bond St, Ste 180, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
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Enjoy The Jefferson Platter with a group of friends or family. You’ll get 12 oysters, 12 clams, ceviche and 6 carolina shrimp.
5. Shadwells Restaurant

1791 Richmond Rd, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
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At Shadwells, you can get shrimp on your salad, with your steak, on pasta, or you could just order the Fried Shrimp Platter.
6. Carmello’s

400 Shoppers World Ct, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
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The Scampi Gamberi is one of several shrimp dishes at Carmello’s. Jumbo shrimp sauteed in butter, white wine, garlic, and parsley, and piled on a bed of fresh linguine pasta.
7. The Shebeen Pub & Braai

247 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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The Peri-Peri Shrimp at Shebeen are worth sharing. You get nine large shrimp marinated in spicy peri-peri, garlic & oil, skewered on bamboo, with mango chutney and lemon.
8. Bonefish Grill

269 Connor Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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The Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish Grill are perfect for sharing. Crispy shrimp, tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce.
9. Rhett’s River Grill & Raw Bar

2335 Seminole Ln, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
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A real crowd-pleaser, the “Big T” Platter comes with shrimp, oysters on the half shell, mussels and calamari.
10. Downtown Grille

201 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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Mix and match appetizers with an Appetizer Platter at Downtown Grille. Something for everyone.
11. Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar

422 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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Brunch at Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar includes their BBQ Shrimp & Grits, with shrimp, crawfish, cheddar jack, andouille sausage and sofrito.
12. Vivace

2244 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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Try the Frutti de Mare, or fruit of the sea, at Vivace, featuring clams, mussels and shrimp over spaghetti and fra diavolo.
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