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Hamiltons' At First & Main, Charlottesville, VA
Hamiltons' At First & Main, Charlottesville, VA
Hamiltons' At First & Main, Charlottesville, VA
Hamiltons' At First & Main, Charlottesville, VA
Hamiltons' At First & Main, Charlottesville, VA

Hamiltons' At First & Main

4.8
4.8
2378 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Contemporary Fine Dining in Charlottesville, Virginia Located in the heart of Charlottesville’s Downtown district, Hamiltons’ is the perfect spot for a delicious afternoon lunch or a romantic evening dinner. A cheerful, cozy atmosphere and attentive service ensure our guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience, be they Charlottesville natives, out-of-town visitors, or University students and staff. We also feature outdoor patio seating seasonally, providing our guests the opportunity to dine amidst the bustle of the Downtown Mall.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Hunter Harding
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Cross Street
    1st Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025

    USD 22.50 - USD 45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    11 May 2025 only
    Join us for a special 3 course prix fixe brunch menu prepared by chef Hunter Harding to celebrate the mothers in your life!
  • UVA Graduation 2025

    USD 125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    16 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
    Come celebrate your graduate with Chef Hunter Harding's five course $125 per person prix fixe menu. The price is exclusive of tax, beverages and gratuity.

What 2,378 people are saying

Hamiltons' At First & Main reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambience

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

  • Charlottesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hamiltons' At First & Main delights diners with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." The restaurant's crab cakes and shrimp and grits receive high praise, as do the cocktails and desserts. Its inviting atmosphere makes it ideal for special occasions. Despite occasional noise, guests often return for its "lovely ambiance" and "consistently delicious" offerings.
2,378 Reviews
  1. Kevin VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Temperature was perfect, so sitting outside in the plaza was great.

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  2. Sandra Wheless

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved my French 75 cocktail! Thought initially the service was a bit slow but overall it was fine but not exceptional-Food was great-our table had crab cakes, tenderloin, rockfish and oysters . Everything was excellent. I would definitely go again

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  3. Thomas

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, nice location and thoroughly pleasant interior. The crab cakes I ordered were excellent; accompanying rice and spinach were very good but rather uninspiring. That wouldn't matter but at $30-plus entree level I'd expect a but more.

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  4. MaryP VIP

    Pittsburgh24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early for our reservation and sat at the bar. The service was outstanding. Food arrived quickly and was excellent.

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  5. Paul VIP

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service exceeded expectations! We will return in the near future. My wife loved the Arctic Char and the oyster appetizer and mushroom appetizer disappeared amazingly fast :).

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  6. Ellen

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food, pleasant service, and attractive surroundings. But rather noisy because of the hard walls.

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  7. David

    Philadelphia28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very good and the food was exceptional. We had a large group and the staff performed seamlessly. Definitely will be back!

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  8. Lester

    Chicago36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hamilton’s is go to restaurant for a leisurely dinner or for a special event.

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  9. Jon

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic meal. We started with a garden salad that had a wonderful light soy ginger dressing. I had the half rack of lamb special served over sweet pea pure and orzo. It was absolutely delicious. My partner had the shitake mushroom and fried oyster starters and they were both excellent. Finished with the Tres Leches cake. Altogether, the best meal I've had out in a LONG time.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a family favorite restaurant to dine at. The food was excellent! Wait staff was great. We appreciate the seating area we received for our 8 person birthday group. Unfortunately there were limited choices for my father who has a citrus allergy, but everything was delicious. We’ll be back!

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FAQs

Hamiltons' At First & Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 295-6649.

Hamiltons' At First & Main is rated 4.8 stars by 2378 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hamiltons' At First & Main

101 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st Street
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hunter Harding
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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