Please Ignore The Following Reviews:…read more 1. People who have not tried the food. The chicken is not dried out, it is crispy, savory, and delicious. The sides are all excellent. If you arrived late or near closing time, I suggest you come around lunch time. Leaving a negative review because you couldn't or wouldn't eat here is problematic to places that work hard to put out a quality product. 2. People who don't enjoy chicken. Yes, people have told me they don't like Brown's because they don't eat meat. Great. 3. People disgusted with its location. Yes, it's in a gas station. That is part of this location's appeal; it's a genuine hole in the wall. The food tastes great and they wouldn't be allowed to operate if they were dirty, which, in my opinion, they aren't. 4. People irritated at how a manager is speaking to a customer. I get it, this can irritate me, too. But 1 star? Get out of town. I've been going here for years, and the old and new management has been nothing but kind to the people I've seen order. This, along with Wayside Chicken and Mel's Cafe, is some of the absolute best fried chicken in Charlottesville. Best of all, it's affordable! Please support this place, spread the word, and learn what the hype it all about.

Somebody reach out to Michael Stern. His Roadfood review is sorely out of date. The business is…read morestill there, but it's no longer owned by the Brown family. Some other family runs it. The chicken is edible, but not memorable. The pieces are pretty small as well. Not worth a detour.

Every thing at Ace Biscuits and Barbecue is house made, right down to the pickles. Oh my the…read morepickles are wonderful. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. The interior has an industrial atmosphere with exposed ductwork and concrete floors.

This is great BBQ, great vibes, and amazing biscuits! The servers were personable and talked to…read moreeveryone and gave great recommendations for our first visit. The pulled pork was so juicy and the sauces were varied and tangy. The biscuit was perfect and i wanted another before we had even finished. The fried green tomatoes were a little tough, if that makes sense and I wish the brisket was a little juicer, but it was amazing and I would definitely come back!

I've always order at the drive thru. Pretty fast customer service and the food comes out fresh and…read morequick. Good customer service from the drive thru staff. Decent price for a meal. Some times the drive thru can get long, depends on the day and time esp for lunch or dinner rush hour. Their chicken tenders are good portion and crispy, I love their Texas toasts. So delicious.

French fries or mushy…read more Sandwich had one piece of lettuce three chicken fingers two loaves of bread and some sauce I'm not impressed at all Service was jolly and felt like Christmas

Such a great restaurant! Their all day special happy hours are nice too!!…read more monday- half off margaritas & bonelss wings tuesday- half off featured tacos and $3.58 mexican lager wednesday- half off smoked wings & sangria thursday- $16.98 beer bucket & margarita pitcher Friday is $7 trash cans!

Tacos, wings, and adult bevs?!? These are a few of my favorite things!" And conveniently located on…read morethe UVA campus (logo is the upside down Virginia V). 1 taco, 5 wing combo ($17, 5/5 stars) was amazing and the perfect amount of food; Brisket taco was flavorful and fresh, bone-in honey old bay wings had a fantastic smoked flavor. Pro tip: I view boneless chicken as chicken nuggets BUT here they are huge and mostly juicy white meat with minimal fillers. Fries with queso were a great addition to the combos. Our server Kayla was top notch. Polite, attentive, and informative. 2 Gender neutral bathrooms downstairs. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, but parking is tricky (paid first come first serve lot around the corner).

Wayside chicken has it. And I don't know what it is, but it's got it. I usually go for their big…read moreeater-1 breast, 2 thighs, 1 leg and 1 wing. With that comes rolls which are equally high quality and fresh, not obviously reheated from a fridge like your fast food chicken establishments. I wish I could speak more about the sides, but the mashed potatoes are so on point I've never had anything else. Location is a bit tight for parking-mind your timing when you go. It's near the university and I've been stuck in traffic when they block off the roads for football games. Also note hours-they're closed Sunday and Monday and aren't open late. But no hyperbole-best fried chicken in Charlottesville

I was actually disappointed for the first time getting food from here. It really wasn't seasoned…read morethat well. The chicken was soggy on the bottom and the potatoes were instant. Probably not going to try it again.

This is one our all time favorite places to eat in Charlottesville. The food is out of this world…read more Lots of the food is made from local ingredients. Our server was an absolute delight and guided us through both the beer and the food menu. You must, must, must put Beer Run on your list of best eats in Charlottesville!

Found this place on yelp when visiting Charlottesville,Va on an overnight . We were wowed . Sat in…read morecozy outdoor tent , service was excellent . Friendly playful wait staff. Seems to be a popular spot with the locals. Don't let the name fool you - this is not a bro hangout - it has sophisticated menu . There's a nice size bar inside which is also a shop that carries beers and wine. They have over 1000 beers. They have a happy hour. We had delicious pierogi appetizer. And roasted golden beet salad that had spinach couscous, the beets ,pickled onions, shaved apple ,Feta cheese, pistachios with a sumac vinegar that was delicious. I'm still trying to replicate it. And I had the turkey trot sandwich, which was so good .One of the things I saw on the menu was an apricot chutney with carrots and the waitress brought me a complementary little side to taste it. It was so good. We had a really really nice dinner here.

Great place for food and drinks! Upscale casual atmosphere with a sports bar on one side and dining…read moreon the other side. It has a bright, modern look. They offer Ralph Sampson branded clothing for sale. Very clean inside and out with a patio. We tried the burgers, which had nice, thick patties. Mashed potatoes were made fresh. We heard the Brussel sprouts were so popular that they were sold out. We will have to try it next time. Service was attentive and friendly. This is a family friendly restaurant. If you aren't a native Virginian, you may not know that Ralph Sampson was a well known basketball player who attended the University of Virginia and was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1984.

We frequent the Charlottesville area several times a year and have been to Ralph Sampson's American…read moreTap Room a few times since opening in 2022. Initially it was a great place in every way. Unfortunately, the restaurant has gone downhill. Our group was seated near the kitchen entrance and there is a large opening where patrons can see parts of the kitchen. As soon as we sat down, I immediately noticed the floor and the many smashed french fries on the floor just inside the kitchen entrance, clearly visible to customers. The employee standing amongst the filthy floor didn't seem to mind until 30-40 minutes later when he was told to clean the floor up. The food was just average. My bacon cheeseburger was on a soggy bun which ruined the burger for me. The waiter was very nice and relatively attentive; however, he gave people in the small group the incorrect food, but corrected it when reminded. After lunch, as we walked out, a few of us said without prompting, "this place has gone downhill". It's too bad because it is a nice sports bar and good place to watch a game. Hopefully, management will get things corrected and back to where the restaurant was in 2022.

My son picked this place. The place is very small, maybe four tables. It's really a one man…read moreoperation with some help to clear tables. Each meal is cooked by Shaun who is especially nice, friendly, and puts love into each dish he prepares. You can tell. Just take a breath when you walk in and take it in. Service is good, but like I said - its a one man operation so just be patience. The Fried Chicken and Devil Eggs are EXCELLENT. We would go back. Keep up the good job Shaun. Nicely done.

Came here to grab a bite with friends. The inside is very casual. The food was good and the…read moreportions were great for the price. I tried the Babyback Ribs and Fried Chicken Soul Sandwiches. The Babyback Ribs were really good. The ribs are taken off the bone for the soul sandwich and plated on slices of potato rolls. The Fried Chicken was good but not the best I've had in Charlottesville. I would have liked the outside to be crispier. The cornbread that comes with the order was also good. It was not traditional cornbread-- it tasted like carrot cake corn bread. The Mac and Cheese was a little too overcooked for my liking. However, for the meat sandwich and two sides were a large portion and cost 12 dollars which was awesome. Overall, Soul Food Joint is a charming locally owned soul food place downtown. It wasn't the best fried chicken or barbecue that I've had in Charlottesville, however the food was good and the portions were great for the price.

I had high hopes with a composite 4 stars on Yelp, but my hopes were dashed somewhat…read more First time checking Moe's and I would not return. Service up front was solid, but the food did not deliver for me. The restaurant is located just off UVA grounds. Plenty of parking maybe should have been a clue. Overall the dining room was clean, but our table had some debris on top and floor. I ordered the wing platter with sides of baked beans and macaroni and cheese. My daughter the pulled pork sandwich with macaroni and cheese. My wife the turkey and shared sides. No one cared for the macaroni as it was flavorless. The wings were good, but small for the price. They say it's a half pound. The baked beans were tasty. My wife liked her turkey, I'm not inclined to recommend or try again. It also burned me that they have a tipping option and do not deliver the food to the table.

Staff was great; friendly and inviting. Ordered the smoked turkey sandwich with squash casserole…read moreand collard greens. The sandwich was pretty tasty and most importantly, the turkey wasn't dry! The slices were pretty thick (almost 1/2" thick). I would have preferred slightly thinner and just more pieces, but good flavor. The combination of the turkey with white sauce, slaw, and pickles made for a tasty bite. The sides were a mixed bag. Pretty good overall, but I could have taken 25% of the salt on the greens and added it to the casserole! The casserole may have had enough salt, but with the greens so salty, the squash seemed slightly under seasoned. I usually don't comment on bathrooms, but the hand dryer being located directly above the toilet was pretty gross. No paper towels either. I used my shirt to turn the knob with wet hands and grab a paper towel from one of the tables. Again, staff was great. The food was pretty good, but I'm not a fan of the bathrooms!

Once again, they do not disappoint! The burger was outstanding, and the sweet potato fries and…read moresweet tea were just right for the price. My waitress was friendly and seemed happy to be working there. Love the up to date pinball machines. It's a nice funky place to take your family and/or friends. I didn't care for the strawberry shortcake, it was a bit stale.

Food was okay, but the manger/boss Jen was incredibly rude to our server in front of us .. would…read morenot go again