The Downtown Grille

Welcome to The Downtown Grille, a sophisticated and upscale restaurant offering a delightful fusion of steakhouses, seafood, and American cuisine. Located on 201 West Main St in Charlottesville, VA, this establishment is a perfect choice for those looking for a classy dining experience.

With a wide range of utilities such as reservation options, takeout, delivery, and free Wi-Fi, The Downtown Grille ensures a convenient and enjoyable dining experience. The menu boasts many vegetarian options, catering to a diverse range of palates.

As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I have had the pleasure of exploring the exquisite dishes at The Downtown Grille. From the mouthwatering Candied Bacon appetizer to the delectable Diver Scallops and Lobster and Grits entrees, each dish is prepared with precision and finesse.

One of the highlights of this restaurant is the extensive wine selection, featuring a variety of white, red, champagne, and sparkling wines from around the world. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply looking to pair your meal with the perfect glass, The Downtown Grille has something for every palate.

Customer reviews rave about the impeccable service, quality of food, and inviting ambiance of The Downtown Grille. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a memorable dining experience, this restaurant is sure to impress.

Overall, The Downtown Grille stands out as a fine dining destination in Charlottesville, offering a blend of exceptional food, impeccable service, and a sophisticated atmosphere. A visit to this establishment is guaranteed to be a memorable and delicious experience.

The Downtown Grille Menu

Location

Address: 201 West Main St Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 817-7080

🕓 Work Hours
MON 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
TUE 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WED 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THU 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FRI 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SUN 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Delivery
    No
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Classy, Upscale
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Dressy
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Garage Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Not Good For Kids
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Kevin W.

    21 April 2020

    Downtown Grill, the clean white table cloth steak and seafood spot of the downtown mall. Upon entering The Downtown Grill we realized how spacious this restaurant is. Plenty of room for larger parties, tables of two or bar spacing for someone/a group that wants to watch a game. As always we gravitate to the bar area. That's where all the activities, events and cooler staff is, right!?!?!? We were greeted by Paul behind the bar that catered to our needs. He was awesome!! We joked, had a few small plates and great cocktails/wine. His service was on par with the top of the industry. The food was well prepared and we enjoyed the dishes that we ordered. Like I said we had a few plates and they were timed perfectly. Kudos to whoever was keeping an eye out. Thanks for a handful of great experiences DG!!

  • Author: John Penn T.

    18 August 2019

    The service and quality of food is so good! In my prior reviews I've pointed out how nice it is when kitchens are willing and able to navigate what I know are challenging food allergies, I can't eat onion, corn, soy or alcohol (even when cooked). I ordered a simple Filet Oscar and asked that they not garnish with their traditional pickled onion, "No problem!" Jason came by after we finished our salads to apologize that the Bernaise with Oscar has onions and wondered if hollandaise would work for me as a substitute. That would be fine I said! Thanks for letting me know or for listening and checking with the kitchen. When he brought out dinner he let me know that the kitchen actually prepared fresh and without onion a Bernaise for my plate. WOW! We love this place! We believe you won't be disappointed either!

  • Author: Trisha H.

    14 July 2019

    What an amazing dinner experience! Came here for our anniversary and they offered us two complimentary glasses of champagne. We got the tuna tartare app and it was amazing! The soup of the day, a white fish tomato based soup, was refreshing and tasty. We ordered the scallops dinner and the filet mignon and couldn't be happier with the entrees. Our waiter was friendly and the right amount of attentive. Although the key lime pie was more like a four star dessert the entire experience was so great I had to give this place five stars!

  • Author: Shelley R.

    28 December 2018

    Each and everything is seriously great! I had the crab cake as an appetizer and really enjoyed it-perfect! Tender, and crisped on the outside while being light, flaky and tasting of the crab and just enough seasoning to accent the flavor of the crab meat...I would definitely order it again. My husband had the tuna tartare and really liked it. He said it was perfectly prepared and he also would order it again. As my entree, I had the filet mignon and it was perfection! Crispy on the outside with a hint of pepper and cooked exactly how I like it! My husband had the salmon and he really liked it-and said that he would definitely order it again. The creamed spinach was sooo good-I can't wait to have it again! We will be coming here again soon for sure!

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