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The Virginian
1521 University Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Main Menu
All Virginian chicken is locally produced, 100% antibiotic free, and exclusively vegetarian fed with no animal byproducts.
Whites
$8 / $24
Stone Mountain Chardonnay, Dyke, VA (24.4 Miles)
Stainless steel fermented with grapefruit notes and a crisp clean finish.
Horton Black Cat Chardonnay, Gordonsville, VA (18.2 Miles)
A floral, dry white with balanced flavors of oak spice, vanilla, and ripe fruits.
Prince Michel Viognier, Leon, VA (34.8 Miles)
Rich and creamy with bold tropical notes of melon and mango.
Barboursville Pinot Grigio, Barboursville, VA (18.3 Miles)
Dry and well-balanced with notes of apple, pear, and a touch of pineapple.
Reds
$8 / $24
Barboursville Merlot, Barboursville, VA (18.3 Miles)
Medium-bodied and pleasantly tame with flavors of fresh red berries.
Lovingston Rotunda Red, Lovingston, VA (36.0 Miles)
A deep magenta blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc with sweet cherry and plum notes.
Stone Mountain Maquillage, Dyke, VA (24.4 Miles)
Refreshing with lively fruit tones and a bright floral nose. Not too dry, not too sweet.
Prince Michel Cabernet Franc, Leon, VA (34.8 Miles)
Rich dark cherry flavors are complemented by subtle hints of roasted coffee bean and black pepper.
The Virginian's Local Draft List
We focus on finding the best beer selections from the surrounding area. While our drafts are constantly changing, you can usually find beers from some of the breweries below, operations that we believe are leading the way in this growing beer region.
Devils Backbone - Roseland, VA (32.7 Miles)
Champion Brewing - Cville, VA (1.4 Miles)
Three Notch'd Brewing - Cville, VA (0.8 Miles)
Starr Hill Brewery - Crozet, VA (11.0 Miles)
Blue Mtn. Brewery - Afton, VA (19.3 Miles)
Bold Rock Cider - Nellysford, VA (30.2 Miles)
The Virginian's Bottle List
Fat Tire Amber Ale 5.2% (CO)
$5.00
This popular American style amber is packed full of toasted malt!
Yuengling Lager 4.5% (PA)
$4.00
A deep amber color, mild hop character, and from America's oldest brewery.
Stella Artois 5.2% (Belgium)
$4.00
A bottom fermented blond lager with a full body and clean finish.
Blue Moon 5.4% (CO)
$5.00
A very smooth, wheaty brew with mellow spice and hop flavors.
Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale 4.2% (IL)
$5.00
A light and refreshing wheat ale with a hazy straw color and smooth body.
Victory Prima Pils 5.3% (PA)
$5.00
This German-style pilsner displays a near perfect balance of European hops and German malts.
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider 5.0% (OH)
$5.00
A slightly sweet, ripe apple flavor with a subtle dryness on the finish.
Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale 5.9% (VA)
$5.00
A delicious local pale ale brewed with Cascade hops grown on site at the brewery.
Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale 6.7% (NH)
$5.00
A rich, malty brown that has been cited as a fullbodied example of a classic American Brown Ale.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 5.6% (CA)
$5.00
This classic American pale ale features a deep amber color and generous quantities of premium Cascade hops.
Founders Centennial IPA 7.2% (MI)
$5.00
A sweet, balanced IPA with floral and citrus aromas and malty undertones.
21st Amendment Brew Free! or Die IPA 7.0% (CA)
$5.00
An aromatic golden IPA brewed with six different hops and balanced by a solid malt backbone.
Thomas Jefferson's Ale 8.0% (PA)
$5.00
Based on Jefferson's original recipe with the same ingredients he used on his VA estate.
Duck Rabbit Milk Stout 5.7% (NC)
$5.00
A traditional full-bodied stout with a subtle sweetness.
Popular Domestics and Imports
Bud Light
$3.00Budweiser
$3.00Miller Lite
$3.00Coors Light
$3.00Corona
$4.00Sunday (10am-2pm)
After 2pm - Sunday Funday! (except $2 Rails).
Bloody Marys and Mimosas
$5.00Screwdrivers
$4.00Happy Hour
M-F from 4-7pm
$2 off Maker's and Tito's
Southern Belles
$3.00$1 off Drafts
PBR Bottles
$2.00Starters
Chicken Quesadilla
$9.00
A flour tortilla filled with onions, peppers, melted cheddar jack cheese, and grilled chicken. Served with sour cream and fresh pico de gallo.
Our Famous Spinach and Artichoke Dip
$7.00
Served piping hot with crisp tortilla chips.
- Substitute pita bread for
- $1.00
Chicken Tenders
$9.00
Breaded strips of chicken breast cooked to a golden brown and served with our tangy honey mustard dressing.
- Add fries for
- $1.00
Stumble Down Mac N' Cheese
$5.00
Macaroni and pepper jack cheese topped with our homemade cheddar potato cake.
Hummus and Pita
$7.00
Grilled or fried pita slices tossed with parmesan cheese and served with hummus.
Pork BBQ Nachos
$10.00
Crisp tortilla chips smothered in melted cheddar jack cheese, black beans, our hand pulled pork bbq, and fresh jalapeños with pico de gallo and sour cream.
French Onion Soup
$4.00
Our version of this classic soup topped with garlic croutons and Swiss cheese.
Loaded Potato Soup
$4.00
Our homemade creamy potato soup with cheddar and bacon, topped with sour cream.
Salads
Dressings: Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Thousand Island, Caesar, Mandarin Ginger Vinaigrette, and Balsamic Vinaigrette.
House Salad
$7.00
Fresh spring mix, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, cheddar jack cheese, and garlic croutons.
- Add chicken (blackened or grilled) for
- $4.00
- Add grilled salmon or a virginian crab cake for
- $5.00
Classic Caesar
$7.00
Fresh romaine tossed in our zesty caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and garlic croutons.
- Add chicken (blackened or grilled) for
- $4.00
- Add grilled salmon or a virginian crab cake for
- $5.00
Grilled Salmon
$11.00
Atlantic salmon over fresh spring mix, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and garlic croutons served with our mandarin ginger vinaigrette.
BBQ Chicken
$11.00
Tangy BBQ chicken breast over fresh spring mix, roasted corn, black beans, pepper jack cheese, red onions, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and garlic croutons.
Buffalo Chicken
$11.00
Crispy chicken tenders tossed in a fiery buffalo sauce over romaine with sliced red onion, cucumber, grape tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, and garlic croutons.
Beverages (Free Refills)
$2
Coke
Diet Coke
Mr. Pibb
Sprite
Lemonade
Ginger Ale
Tonic Water
Unsweetened Tea
Sweet Tea
Greenberry's Coffee
Beverages (No Free Refills)
$2.5
Milk
Cranberry Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Pineapple Juice
Orange Juice
Hot Cider
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with your choice of fries or homemade coleslaw. Substitute soup or side salad for $2 or mac n' cheese for $4.
Virginian Burger*
$8.00
Half-pound of USDA Choice Beef grilled to perfection and served on a kaiser roll. Add your choice of five cheeses, bacon, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, or grilled onions for an additional charge.
BLT
$9.00
A classic, served on thick local white toast with lots of bacon, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo.
Crab Cake Sandwich
$12.00
Our signature Virginian crab cake served on a toasted kaiser roll with fries, homemade coleslaw, and a spicy remoulade dressing.
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
$7.00
Melted cheddar, provolone, and Swiss between two slices of local golden sourdough.
Philly Cheese Steak
$9.00
Thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, and three slices of American cheese on a toasted sub roll.
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
$9.00
A 6-ounce atlantic salmon filet served on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, and our house lemon-dill aioli.
Pork BBQ Sandwich
$8.00
Hickory smoked and hand pulled pork BBQ served on a kaiser roll with homemade coleslaw and fries.
Virginian Chicken Sandwich
$10.00
Two grilled chicken breasts topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and honey mustard on a kaiser roll.
Coal Miner*
$10.00
Our classic half-pound burger topped with cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, and BBQ sauce on a kaiser roll.
Chipotle Chicken Philly
$9.00
Grilled chicken breast, red onions, and roasted red peppers tossed in chipotle sauce and topped with pepper jack cheese on a toasted sub roll.
The Famous Virginian Club
$10.00
A large portion of applewood ham, smoked turkey, smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo served on local white toast in classic club style.
Classic Reuben
$9.00
Sliced corned beef, thousand island, sauerkraut, Swiss, and local rye combine to complete a classic sandwich.
Southwest Veggie Wrap
$9.00
Roasted red peppers, corn, black beans, melted cheddar jack cheese, pico de gallo, spring mix, and southwest chipotle ranch wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
$10.00
Tender chicken strips tossed in a fiery buffalo sauce, topped with melted provolone, and served on a toasted sub roll.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
$10.00
Grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan, and caesar dressing wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
After 5 Entrées
All Entrées (except pastas) are served with your choice of two sides - mac n' cheese, mashed potatoes with gravy, fries, steamed vegetables, side salad, or homemade coleslaw.
The Virginian T-Bone*
$18.00
A 12-ounce classic angus T-bone topped with our bourbon compound butter.
Southern Fried Chicken
$14.00
Two hand-breaded chicken breasts, fried, and topped with white pepper gravy.
Crab Cakes
$18.00
Two signature Virginian crab cakes pan-fried golden brown and served with our spicy remoulade.
Ribs
Half-rack of tender baby back ribs smothered in our tangy BBQ sauce.
- $17.00
- Double your portion for $6.00
Stumble Down Mac N' Cheese
$10.00
A large portion of our homemade pepper jack mac n' cheese topped with a cheddar potato cake.
Creamy Garden Pasta
$11.00
Cavatappi pasta with red peppers, sliced grape tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, served in a spinach and artichoke cream sauce.
- Add chicken (blackened or grilled) for
- $4.00
Apple Bourbon Chicken
$16.00
Sweet apples braised and sauteed with bourbon BBQ sauce over tender grilled chicken breasts.
Sunday Brunch
Available from 10AM to 2PM every Sunday. All dishes are served with home-fried potatoes and one additional side.
The Virginian's French Toast
$9.00
Two slices of thick local white toast dipped in our homemade batter and grilled golden brown.
Biscuits and Gravy
$10.00
A southern tradition! Fluffy buttermilk biscuits topped with sausage gravy.
Santa Fe Veggie Omelet
$9.00
Black beans, roasted corn, fresh pico de gallo, roasted red peppers, and pepper jack cheese folded into a fluffy three egg omelet.
The Paul Bunyan Omelet
$10.00
A three egg omelet with sausage, bacon, applewood ham, and cheddar jack cheese.
Spinach and Artichoke Omelet
$9.00
A three egg omelet packed full of our homemade spinach and artichoke dip with shaved parmesan cheese.
Eggs Benedict
$11.00
Two english muffin halves topped with applewood ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise.
Breakfast Sandwich
$9.00
A thick egg sandwich served on grilled local white with applewood smoked bacon and American cheese.
Eggs Sardou
$11.00
Two english muffin halves topped with our famous spinach and artichoke dip, poached eggs, and hollandaise.
Eggs Chesapeake
$13.00
Two english muffin halves topped with our signature Virginian crab cakes, poached eggs, and hollandaise.
Breakfast Burrito
$10.00
Scrambled eggs, cheddar jack cheese, sausage, black beans, and pico de gallo rolled into a soft flour tortilla and topped with a chipotle ranch sauce.
Sides
all sides also available a la carte.
Home-Fried Potatoes
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Sausage Links
Cheese Grits
Fresh Fruit
English Muffin
Buttermilk Biscuit
Our Locally Baked Breads
white, wheat, sourdough, or rye toast.
Lunch Items
Available during brunch hours. All sandwiches are served with your choice of fries or homemade coleslaw.
Pork BBQ Sandwich
$8.00Gourmet Grilled Cheese
$7.00The Famous Virginian Club
$10.00Philly Cheese Steak
$8.00Classic Reuben
$9.00Chipotle Chicken Philly
$9.00BLT
$9.00House Salad
$7.00BBQ Chicken Salad
$11.00Caesar Salad
$7.00Desserts
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich
$6.00
Vanilla ice cream between two homemade brownies, topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a cherry.
Farmhouse Apple Cake
$6.00
A moist cake loaded with chopped apples and walnuts, topped with a brown sugar-orange glaze. Locally made at Hotcakes bakery.
*Consuming raw or undercooked items increases the risk of foodborne illness.
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Tuesday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Wednesday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Thursday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday:
10:00am - 1:00pm
About Us
The Virginian Restaurant is lauded as “one of the south’s most famous eateries” in Coy Barefoot’s book, The Corner, a book documenting the history of UVA’s commercial district. While small, the restaurant packs more tradition and history than most. The walls are decorated with over 80 years of photographs documenting both the history of Charlottesville and The Virginian. The wooden booths and pressed tin ceiling complement the historic feeling of the restaurant. The Virginian is a bar and grill at heart, but takes standard bar food to the next level by offering big steaks, seafood, pastas, huge salads, and interesting appetizers. Our spinach and artichoke dip is well known around town. The Virginian prides itself on being able to offer different atmospheres at different times of day. Lunches are dominated by business people, UVA staff, and tourists looking for excellent service and delicious food. Dinner time lends itself more to families, students, and couples desiring intimacy with a fun atmosphere. The most interesting change occurs after 10PM when the Virginian becomes one of the most exciting nighttime destinations in Charlottesville . Students and locals pack the restaurant, all looking for a good time with their friends.