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

Cafe Frank

4.7
4.7
359 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jay Gutierrez
  • 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

Experiences

  • UVA Graduation 2025

    USD 30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    17 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
    Celebrate UVA Graduation 2025 with an unforgettable dining experience at Café Frank. Enjoy a $60 per person prix fixe menu, specially curated to make your celebration memorable. A $30 per person deposit is required to secure your reservation, which will be applied to your bill. Cancellations made at least 14 days in advance are eligible for a full refund. A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties, and reservations are limited to 2 hours to ensure we can accommodate everyone on this special weekend. Book early to secure your spot!
    UVA Graduation 2025 photo

What 359 people are saying

Cafe Frank 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambience

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Frank in Charlottesville offers a "great place for a date night" with "excellent service" and "beautifully prepared and delicious cuisine." Patrons rave about its "well-curated" wine list and cocktails. The "warm and friendly" atmosphere, along with standout dishes like duck confit and halibut, make it a must-visit.
359 Reviews
  1. Peter VIP

    Richmond92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal. I hadn't been in over a year and whatever bumps in the road they encountered with a change in chefs have been handled very well.

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  2. Derek

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rockfish was great and cocktail menu is amazing. Great place for a date night

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    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with beautifully prepared and delicious cuisine. Love the atmosphere!

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  4. Richard

    Richmond16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our fourth visit to Cafe Frank for a quick after-movie dinner of Frito Misto and Bresola and Burrato salad, both excellent. Good, friendly service.

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  5. Stanley VIP

    Richmond29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Frank has never disappointed us. The service is warm and friendly and very professional. The food choices and preparation are outstanding. The wine list and cocktails are well-curated. This is a great place to enjoy a nice night out with friends!

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  6. Mark VIP

    New York City97 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as usual. New salad with buratta and pears was a special treat. Great food, service and vibes. Place to go in Charlottesville.

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  7. David

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a small cafe, with great ambience and service. The menu is fairly small, but the mussels were large and cooked just right, the broth could have been a little tastier. Fairly pricey, but over-all really good. We’ll definitely go back.

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  8. Marcus

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was spectacular, service was impeccable, and overall experience was impressive

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  9. Janice

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great meal for our last dinner in Charlottesville. We had two misses during the visit and Cafe Frank was exactly what we needed. The halibut was perfectly cooked, the steak frites were delicious and our server, Dillon, was fantastic. We will definitely return on a future visit.

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  10. Carmen VIP

    Richmond26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time. Great service, good food and wine! Yes, we will be back and would recommend. Thanks!

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FAQs

Cafe Frank is rated 4.7 stars by 359 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
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
    Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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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