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Cocktail being poured over ice into a glass. - Cafe Frank, Charlottesville, VA

Cafe Frank

4.6
4.6
324 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Café Frank is a vibrant, intimate Franco-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar on Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. We can't wait to serve you!


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 825-9496
  • Website
    https://www.cafefrankcville.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jay Gutierrez
  • Location
    317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Cross Street
    4th Street NE
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop 11015 on E Water St at 3rd St SE
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 324 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambience

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Frank offers a "delicious" culinary experience with outstanding service. Guests rave about the "fabulous" duck confit and expertly crafted cocktails. The European bistro ambiance on the Charlottesville Mall adds charm, while attentive staff like Dillon and Cassie ensure a memorable visit. Despite some minor menu limitations, "excellent" food and welcoming service make it a must-visit spot.

324 Reviews

  1. Jeffrey

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Virginia Cider dinner was delicious and educational. Excellent service, wonderful vibe, well-paired food and beverage

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  2. Amanda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expertly curated experience. I have nothing negative to say-the food, drinks, and service were beyond reproach

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  3. Mark

    New York City

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Delicious with beautiful presentation. Great service.

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  4. Kelly

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal and experience! Cassie, Kate, Jonathan and Dylan truly made my husbands birthday special. Thank you for a wonderful night!

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  5. Alix

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wait staff, amazing food, lovely experience.

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  6. Charlotte

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cafe Frank never disappoints. The food and drink are always creative and delicious. With a limited entree menu, I do wish there had been a special offered. The baked Alaska dessert was a work of art!

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  7. Holly

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were top notch. I would high recommend!

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  8. Ned

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit! Cassie was wonderful! Friends had given rave reviews - happy to report high expectations were met!!

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  9. Carol

    Richmond

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have always had excellent food here since they opened, today we had brunch for the first time…and the food was again excellent. The biggest plus for brunch was it was less crowded, less raucous…and we could talk in a normal tone and understand one another!

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  10. Susanne

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the impromptu dinner at Cafe Frank. Outdoor seating on the pedestrian mall. Attentive staff, mussels delicious as an appetizer with amazing bread. Just be aware of weather as the outdoor seating was not heated.

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FAQs

Cafe Frank is rated 4.6 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Cafe Frank

317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    4th Street NE
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop 11015 on E Water St at 3rd St SE
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jay Gutierrez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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