Riverside Lunch is tucked away in Charlottesville and definitely worth the stop! Three generations…read moreof the same family working here, an awesome atmosphere, and a place that really hasn't changed much over the years. They still have Popeye playing in the corner, which is such a cool touch. The place has been here since 1935, and I love coming up here for a great burger! Definitely a little piece of history worth checking out.

We got single patties because we were eating all day but I needed to have a burger here. The…read morereviews just looked too good. I wish I had been hungrier because the burger was as good as I imagined. Soft bun, fried pickles on the side and a basket of onion rings topped with a seasonal cider and I was in heaven. Service was fast and our waitress was super friendly and helpful. We loved walking into the bar and getting a table right away. There were some larger groups in there so we got lucky for sure.

The staff was awesome and great with our kids, the food was amazing, the drinks were great. We got…read morethe Apple Bourbon Chicken with slaw and sweet potato fries which were all great in flavor. The kids shared a coal miner which the barbecue was sweet and the bacon&burger was cooked perfectly. I ordered the Stumble down mac&cheese and it was the perfect amount of pepper jack and cream. We are from FAR away, but would definitely come back!

Restaurant has a lot of history as an establishment that's been around 100 years. Atmosphere is…read moregreat. It seems like a good college bar for drinks. Food wasn't very flavorful including the chicken fingers and French fries. Hamburger was cooked to order but nothing special. Would likely only return for drinks as they had good specials

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.

Cool local spot. The bartender was on the spot with cold beer and they were open on thanksgiving…read more!! Also Pet friendly!

I was pleasantly pleased stopping by this restaurant today. I was with a wedding party and was…read morelooking for a place to eat and drink after midnight and they accommodated us. A good time was had by all.

It matters what time you get to this establishment. On a Friday night, the service and food were…read moregreat and my bf and I loved the experience. The chicken biscuit I ordered was out of the park for me. However, we came back the very next day, around 3 pm.... Could not get service to save our lives. Sat at almost the exact same place at the bar. Bartender asked for my order, and then had to ask for it again after 5 mins. Finally brought it to me, but we had continued frustrations with the check service. No one would grab our card and so we dropped cash and left. So confusing after we'd had such a good time the night before. 4 stars bc the service and food on Friday was actually really good.

Came in with a couple of friends on a Saturday evening and we were seated right away. The ambiance…read moreis lively with things on the wall to keep my eyes wandering. Our server was nice and attentive. The reason for the 3 stars is the food, it's average. I'll speak to the plates I tried, which were the Po Boy and the Red Snapper plate. Neither of those dishes stood out, where I could taste delight while eating them. I didn't feel they were made with love, moreso this is what it is. Another friend ordered the rib platter, which the meal was big in size, they could finish it.

We really enjoyed this place. I had the barbecue sandwich and fries and my husband had the one eyed…read moreburger. Both were very tasty. Service was excellent. I'll eat here again.

Pretty grungy place. Old 80s bar. Greasy food and for me, turned out very expensive. Soda tasted…read morepretty bad too. Would not return.

Food was outstanding, especially the broccoli, chicken, steak & scallion pancake!…read moreServers were competent; food was delivered promptly! Would definitely go back!

Amazing! I apologize since I totally forgot to take a pic of all the delicious food I had. I got…read morethe bourbon cocktail to start but thought it was too sweet. Started with beet salad, carrots and the oysters. Wow! All so good! Next we got the hanger steak and the fish, we actually ended up ordering another steak because it was that good!!! The potato's underneath was crunchy and soft. Flavors of all the food were 10/10!

We made the hour drive to check out Dr Ho's Humble Pie. It's been around nearly 30 years, but this…read morewas our first time. The hype is not over stated. First things first. This place is popular and there will be a wait, so plan accordingly. It's not terribly large but has a friendly family vibe. They turn the tables as fast as possible, but the wait is worth it. Next the food. We ordered a special combo which gave us the cheese bread (Fat & Sassy), any large salad on the menu, and any pizza for $50. It was about a $6 savings. It was more than enough for two. We took home most of the bread and the pizza. The Delmarva Shrimp Cobb was fantastic, especially with the lemon vinaigrette. The Little Mermaid Pizza was truly unique. Shrimp, roasted tomatoes, pesto, cheddar, Feta, and Mozz on their delicious thin crust. It was definitely a fork and knife pizza. As we watched around us, everything that came out of the kitchen looked great. Wings, mozzarella sticks, soups, Chinese inspired bowls. It's a varied menu and every plate around us was cleans or boxed to take home. Bonus. All the servers have been with the company for 10 years or more which says a lot about this organization and its management/ownership. Definitely plan a trip.

Love this place ! Mom and pop all the way ! They care very much about what they do ! Chicken…read moresandwich was unusable to me . Hard shell but chicken cooked perfectly . The owner addressed the problem . They really appreciate feed back ! Pizza alway perfect ! Beer paired well ! Best home town feel !