1. Zocalo Restaurant
201 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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In Latin America, the word “Zocalo” means center of town, or place where people gather. Zocalo Restaurant is located in the center of Charlottesville on the historic Downtown Mall. It has been one of Charlottesville’s most popular dining and nightlife spots for the past decade, and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. During the warm weather months, Zocalo’s large patio is a regional hotspot where guests enjoy sipping a signature cocktail such the Mango Barracho or a traditional Mojito, as they catch up with friends or relax and watch the endless parade of people strolling the downtown mall.
2. Mas Tapas
904 Monticello Road, Charlottesville, VA
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Mas offers traditional, regional and seasonal Spanish cuisine with an emphasis on tapas. They also have a wide selection wines from small production, bio-dynamic and traditional bodegas in a modern setting in the lovely Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville.
3. commonwealthSKYBAR
422 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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The Skybar is a rooftop bar situated twenty feet above the hustle of Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall. Voted 2012’s Best People-Watching Spot, Best Bar and Best Bartender in Charlottesville Weekly’s “Best of C-ville”, commonwealthSKYBAR is the place to be enchanted by city lights and starry nights.
4. Petit Pois Restaurant
201 Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Petit Pois boasts authentic bistro dishes, locally-sourced ingredients, affordable wines, local beers, excellent patio seating and great value. Best of all, it’s in the Downtown Mall’s Central Place, providing great ambiance and scenery.
5. Rapture Restaurant
303 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Rapture’s cuisine not only features local ingredients, but local flavor as well: chef Chris Humphrey specializes in Southern Cookin’, playfully riffing on the cuisine of his Virginia upbringing by bringing his extensive French culinary and haute cuisine experience to bear on familiar southern classics. Even more, their outdoor patio on the Downtown Mall will put you right in the middle of the city’s movers and shakers.
6. Michael’s Bistro
1427 University Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Michael’s Bistro has a balcony with lovely views of UVA Grounds.
7. Vivace Italian Restaurant
2244 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Vivace Restaurant, located on Ivy Road near the University Of Virginia , opened its doors in July of 1995. Housed in the former main quarters of a peach orchard, Vivace attracts patrons with its diverse atmosphere. From the cozy intimate upstairs, which hints at the comfort and ease of Nona’s home, to the vast expanse of our multi-tiered outdoor terrace, the ambiance at Vivace appeals to all.
8. La Taza
407 B. Monticello Rd., Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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La Taza is many things. A coffeehouse. A charming lunch spot. The perfect place for a tasty urban brunch. A place for unique latin inspired cuisine at affordable prices. A trendy outdoor hangout for drinks during the warmer months.
9. Miller’s Restaurant
109 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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The historic Miller’s Restaurant is often associated with its ties to Dave Matthews, and it’s safe to say that Dave knows a thing or two about outdoor eating in CVille. Soak up the memories of yesterday while cracking open a few brews under Miller’s shaded patio.
10. Timberwood Grill
109 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Timberwood Grill is a casual restaurant with an eclectic American menu, unique weekly specials, a huge outdoor patio and fast, friendly service. With a diverse selection and over twenty beers on tap, Timberwood Grill is a stellar choice for an outdoor bite.
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