We came for dinner to celebrate my best friends bachelor parties and start our weekend off. We are all huge foodies and there were 11 of us so we tried all of the apps. I'm not a pretzel person but hear me when I say GET THE PRETZEL!!! It was absolutely delicious. The burrata caprese was delicious as well. The chilled shrimp were a weird play on what we were expecting (shrimp cocktail) and we will definitely pass on that one next time. Our table ordered multiple things including salads, rigatoni, steaks, macaroni and cheese and fried chicken. The highlights were the macaroni and cheese and fried chicken! Our server was extremely busy with other larger parties but she was super sweet and fun read more

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The veggie melt was unseasoned and the fried chicken had no salt. Service was good overall.

This review is for Sunday brunch. Two of us. We were looking for a place within walking distance of our hotel that didn't need reservations and we were easily able to get in here, where we sat at the bar. Friendly service. Wonderful drinks. Husband loved his breakfast burrito. Which is why I'm giving them 4 stars. If I had based it off what I ordered it would definitely be lower, but I'll blame myself for ordering wrong. Although the menu was super misleading to call what I got Chilaquiles. What showed up in front of me was a giant pile of unappealing Nachos. They were thick greasy chips with scrambled eggs, and other things that might be good if you're wasted at 3am, but on my first drink before noon, just not my thing. Fortunately Husband was a fan, and graciously gave up half of his terrific burrito to me in return. Really recommend they look up what Chilaquiles should be and either change the way it's prepared or change the name on the menu to Breakfast Nachos. (which I would never have ordered). (see pic) read more

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Located on the Downtown Mall. Great elevated bar food for dinner. Check out the steak frites, perfectly med rare 8oz NY strip with bearnaise butter and great hand cut fries. The thick cut pork chop is also excellent. Its big, brined and pan roasted, served with some rosemary. Fitzroy as a small, but excellent drinks selection. If you like G&Ts, I recommend the house tonic with Hendrick's and muddled citrus. Prices are reasonable given the quality and location. Service was excellent. Apps: Reservations via Resy. Online ordering via Toast. read more

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Wanted to try a place on the downtown walking corridor selected this place because of the steak frites on the menu. Initially tries sitting outside but it was a bit cold and windy so went back indoors. They gave us a booth along the wall which was very dark and seemingly removed from the activity of the bar. The lighting decor between the booth and the bar blocked our view of the tv's making it hard to watch the game. Food was tasty the steak was cook good the fries were crispy. Not gonna be my go to in the area just yet until I try other locations along the strip. read more

Loved this place! Right on the mall in downtown Charlottesville. The black and white floors and low lighting gave intimate vibes yet it wasn't too loud. The cocktail list was extensive. My salmon was good- the mashed sweet potatoes were delicious and there was a generous portion of broccolini. The staff was awesome- knowledgeable, professional. Truly made it a great dining experience. read more

The Fitzroy - broiled salmon - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Stopped here before a show at the Jefferson Theater - no wait and we were sat at a nice booth. The staff were really friendly and helpful - we love a waitress who makes you feel great about what you ordered! I had the Pear Mule which was delicious but really sweet and my husband ordered the old fashioned which was also well made. For dinner, I had the black kale Caesar salad with shrimp and it was amazing. The shrimp were seasoned really well and the salad was fresh. My husband ordered the steak & frites...the steak was good but I felt like it needed a little more flavor. Plenty of seating available, several beer options and tvs - great spot to watch a game or to grab a quick bite before a show next door. read more

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I had high hopes for this restaurant to surpass the reviews. It was a nice restaurant with a good ambiance and great service that unfortunately did not follow through with the food. The appetizer, Short Rib Rolls, and drinks were the best part of the meal. I would recommend that appetizer and the Pear Mule. We got the Short Rib sandwich, side of Brussels, salmon, and a side of kale Caesar salad. The short rib sandwich was underwhelming and could've benefited from toasted bread and an aioli but the sweet potato fries that came with it were good. The side of Brussels was unfortunate. It had good flavor but was severely overdone leaving them quite mushy. The salmon was dry and very fishy and the sides to it were bland. The kale Caesar came without kale but had a nice lemon Caesar dressing. I would recommend this place for the drinks as the Pear Mule was very tasty and the bartender was friendly. They have quick service and are open until 2am. We were disappointed with the poor food outcome but if that improved could see this place being a highly recommended spot. read more

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It was a rainy football Sunday so outdoor seating wasn't an option. However, the Fitzroy was a nice introduction to downtown Charlottesville. We arrived right around happy hour time. The games started so the place began to fill up right before our eyes. For quick service on a late Sunday afternoon during your favorite football game, the Fitzroy is the place to go. You'll get your food within minutes. The menu is American eats so be prepared to order everything from hummus to start to grilled romaine salad and a good sized portion of steak with seasoned fries. They don't skimp on portions. Arrive hungry. read more

The Fitzroy - The Fitzroy dining room - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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We arrived at 5pm for dinner. Ordered the pretzel as a starter which was amazing! Tasted like a croissant almost and the cheese and mustard dips were perfect and balanced each other well. I got the shrimp scampi and my boyfriend got the steak frites. However, the main courses came out before we were done with the appetizer which made it very awkward to eat because the table was a bit cramped, and our mains were getting cold while we finished the starter. I will say the steak frites and the shrimp scampi were very good, although I did find a hair in my dish before I dug in-- but the staff was very accommodating and remade my dish. However, our waitress then dropped the check while my boyfriend was still finishing his meal and I was working on my drink. It all felt very rushed. Also, the menu said the steak frites were $24, but when we got the bill it was $26. Not a huge deal to us, but the menu should be adjusted accordingly to price inflation. Overall, the food was excellent, but the vibes were off put by everything else. read more

Friendly usher and server, comfortable setting and moderate noise level. We had house salad (surprisingly good and looked more like a fancier salad), fried chicken (just OK), sweet potato fries (good if you like sweet potatoes), and mac and cheese (good!). Nothing amazing but nothing bad. read more

The Fitzroy - baked mac & cheese - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Oh. My. God. We were walking around downtown and decided to grab a bite here and it was far beyond worth it. The food and mocktails were so delicious and came quickly. My friend and I couldn't choose what to eat so we split the burrata, fig and goat cheese salad, and spicy rigatoni--all were phenomenal. The interior was super cute and our server Sean was very kind and attentive. read more

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Definitely a popular place, I recommend making a reservation. Good for groups with a large hi top in the middle. Large bar area. Dinner was good, tried the shrimp pasta, broccolini & mozzarella sandwich, and side salad. The best part was the spicy ranch on the salad, it was def fresh. The pasta was excellent too, although had tails on, as a personal preference I prefer not having to remove the tails myself while I'm eating out. Broccolini & mozzarella sandwich was ok, a little too oily (and that's saying a lot because I love butter & oil...) so the bread lost its crispiness, the cheese was only on one side (maybe it slipped/melted over but would have liked enough to cover the entire sandwich). Great cocktails. Overall a really nice dinner experience. read more

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The decor was beautiful and combined with the high ceilings gave a very historic feel. It was relatively busy, but very loud. We didn't mind the volume but a group of four older people kept complaining, so if you're looking for a more quiet environment this wasn't it on a Friday night. Our service was okay, but our waiter was distracted by a large group of drunken bachelorettes who kept yelling his name, so it wasn't entirely his fault. Everyone was very friendly and other staff kept checking in with us as well. Apparently there is a new food menu that is just a few days old. The waiter offered some recs, which we didn't get. The poutine was not great. Mainly fries with very little cheese curds and came with a small container of gravy that didn't cover the fries nearly enough. Fries were a little dry, so more gravy would have been wonderful. It basically was like eating a side of fries and I wouldn't recommend ordering this. The steak frites were cooked to a perfect medium rare with a very delicious herbed butter that flavored the meat perfectly. I would highly recommend the steak, although still the fries could be done better overall. I didn't get a cocktail this time, but they had a great menu with a lot of different creative options that would be great for going out to get drinks. I was just visiting, but had a good experience overall and would recommend! Will stop by again in the future! read more

The Fitzroy - Poutine - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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This is a Main street place you don't want to miss. Great atmosphere along with large food portions prepared extremely well. Service was first class read more

While walking the area looking for a decent cocktail bar, I specifically sought The Fitzroy out, as I heard from friends about it and thought what I heard was positive, so I wanted to try it. When I got there, around 5:30PM or so, they were about 1/3 full, so not busy at all and I got a decent seat at the bar. The bartender was quick to give me a menu and take my order, but wasn't interactive at all; in fact, the only time I saw him was when he gave me my drink and then to cash me out after I drank it. They had an interesting menu and I probably would've gotten a snack, if he was around to ask. To be fair, he was the only bartender, but again, they weren't busy. The place looks really nice inside, historic, like everything else in this area. The vibe was energetic for the crowd that was in there and the front was open to the outside seating, which looked great too. I wasn't very impressed overall, even though my drink was good, it wasn't very welcoming and I reached out to the friend who had been here previously and asked why they recommended this place and they reminded me that they didn't and they experienced the exact same vibe and issue (and these are industry folks). So, I can't say I'll be back... seems to be a management issue. In fact, I hit a few places on the Downtown Mall over a couple of days and they all were cold, bland and not very good with the customer service. Stick to Main St, so many great places and much better service up there! read more

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We went for wedding anniversary and was disappointed. Not worth it, Food was eh, was very quick in and out. Lots of other restaurants downtown. Steak was not flavorful, fried chicken was over breaded, the only thing i liked was spinach artichoke dip. Mac n cheese was mid. read more

Pleasantly surprised by my meal here! Everything was so good and fresh, and the service was great too. We had about a 15 minute wait but they made an effort to get us a table outside as soon as possible! read more

We were promptly seated when we entered The Fitzroy at 2:30 and we were given a menu. I was not expecting much when I went in The Fitzroy for my first time. I was expecting less when I looked at their limited lunch menu of chicken wings, pretzel, chicken sandwich, burger, vegetarian sandwich, or a Caesar salad. Leaving did cross my mind more than once as I considered the six basic choices for lunch. Then as I looked around I could painly see I was in a bar and not a restaurant. They had two long bars and one row of booths and tables. I decided on a bar burger, which for whatever reason, they called their Fitzroy Burger. According to their menu description, it was just a regular cheeseburger on a brioche bun. We order a pretzel for an appetizer. It came with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce and mustard dip. The pretzel wasn't anything special. It had a good warm taste but I prefer more salt on my pretzel than this one had on arrival. Our main orders of burgers and wings were served to us as soon as possible. The brioche bun on my Fitzroy Burger had been steamed and was still warm. The hamburger was surprisingly delicious, and so were the fries that came with it. One of our burgers was on ciabatta bread. The ciabatta bread was warm and fresh, and without an upcharge. The side Caesar salad was also tasty. Our waitress was very effiecient and she continued to check on us and refill our water glasses. This was an unexpected pleasant lunch experience for me and the others at my table. I am looking forward to returning for another lunch time experience, when I am in need of a bar burger and fries. I did notice a change in their kitchen staff at 3pm. Maybe this was their shift change time for their kitchen staff. read more

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Stopped in to The Fitzroy for a pre-dinner cocktail and appetizer yesterday. Purely just based on seeing one cocktail on the outdoor menu that I really wanted to try. I got the Chamomile apricot sour. It's made with chamomile infused Tito's, which I was so excited to try. But unfortunately it was VERY sweet probably from too much apricot and I couldn't taste the chamomile from the overpowering sweetness. Next time I'll have to ask for light apricot & I would recommend others do the same if you like a less sweet drink. My boyfriend got the House old fashioned. I thought it was smooth and easy to drink and really enjoyed the different flavor from the malted barley syrup. It gives it a bit of difference compared to a typical old fashioned. We also got the Fig bruschetta. I was a little disappointed. It was honestly just goat cheese with a tiny bit of fig and a sprinkle of crispy prosciutto and chopped basil. So I can't really say the bruschetta name doesn't really work here. Also like every appetizer ever, you needed more bread. The flavor was good, but lots of leftover goat cheese due to bread shortage. Love the ambiance and style of the white marble bar top with the mixture of white subway tile, red brick, teal walls and black accents. It just goes together perfectly with the black leather seats and booths. It's a vibe. I spoke to some locals after and they were surprised we stopped in for a pre-dinner drink because to them Fitzroy is a late night going out bar. LOL I will definitely be bringing friends here. read more

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Went to the Fitzroy and the service was good. We sat at the bar because there was no seating at the time. It was about the middle of the day and they didn't take too long. I liked the food, not a big fan of the avocado, but I did enjoy the rest and loved the eggs. read more

The Fitzroy - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Cool scene, lots of people just hanging out and having fun. This place is wild honestly. read more

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The Fitzroy has some of the best food on the downtown mall. Whenever I go here I know for sure that I'll have some good food, which is why I highly recommend it. One of the things I love the most about the Fitzroy is the atmosphere and ambiance of it. Great place to go for a cocktail, or a bar vibe. read more

The food was super fresh. Best filet bites, marinated and trimmed perfectly. Fried chicken was excellent. The homemade tonic was the best I had ever had. Date and goat cheese salad was so good. Service was on top of it. Great experience. read more

The restaurant has a modern, upscale aesthetic. The brunch menu had vast options and many unique drinks to choose from. The food was delicious, and exactly what I expected. The fried chicken sandwich was the best. The chicken was big and juicy between two perfectly toasted brioche buns. The sweet potato fries complimented the sandwich perfectly; they were sweet, savory, salty, and crispy. I left feeling full and fulfilled. I recommend coming for the good prices, modern aesthetic, and delicious foods. read more

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They were having issues when we went and they only had Fried Chicken as an available entree. The waitress was really nice about this issue. She was acting as the waitress and hostess that night. She was great! The Fried Chicken sandwich was really good. The salad was a little dry and needed more dressing. The Mac & Cheese had a very sharp taste. You could tell it was very real Mac & Cheese. read more

The Fitzroy - mac and cheese - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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This is the spot on a Friday night in Charlottesville. Some of our favorite cocktails in the city, and one phenomenal Caesar salad. Outdoor patio is great. Stand-out menu items are the fig bruschetta, the dry rubbed wings, any of the salads, and the fried chicken. We try to make it here weekly if we can. read more

Although a cute interior and unique layout inside the restaurant, the food and service here make this place just "okay". We ordered the dry rubbed wings as a starter then the fried chicken (not pictured) and steak frites as entrees. The wings were by far the best part of the meal. The steak was a really odd texture, almost like a pot roast despite being ordered as medium and visually appearing to be medium, it was honestly inedible in my opinion. the fries were good and crisp, but could not overcome the truly terrible steak. The fried chicken was boneless, and literally just a plate of four pieces of breaded and fried chicken, no sides. My boyfriend said it was pretty gamey and not seasoned. To top off the pretty poor tasting food, we saw our server a total of four times during the experience and she never once asked how our food was, nor offered to remove the steak or replace it despite the fact that I only ate two slices. I would say do yourself a favor and try somewhere else. read more

The Fitzroy - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The food was so delicious! The ambience and customer service were excellent. My party sat outside and enjoyed!

I visited Charlottesville for the first time this past weekend and didn't do much research ahead of time to find a ~perfect~ restaurant as per my usual habit. I stumbled into The Fitzroy by happenstance. It was in front of me and looked busy on a Saturday night. It was Restaurant Week and the whole dining room was reserved at the time, so the choices were either a 45-minute wait or to sit at the bar. We chose the bar. I loved that the bar seats were comfortable and had seat backs. That's one way to make me stay longer! Their beer list wasn't anything too out of the ordinary. They had a decent selection of local and regional favorites, but nothing in my preferred style that I hadn't already tried, so I chose a French 75 cocktail instead. Classic and nice! For my RW meal, I selected the kale ceasar salad to start, followed by the fried chicken dinner, and blueberry cheesecake for dessert. I had to box up most of my chicken since I was pretty full, but it was a great deal all around at only $25. The only 'meh' part of the meal was when these two bros decided to stand on either side of the bar stool next to me because I guess they were too macho to sit down, so I had a pink-striped polo shirted dude leaning on my shoulder. I guess I glared something intense, because he ended up turning around and offering the world's most insincere apology. Common sense, folks. Otherwise, the experience was chill and comfortable, so I'd recommend this spot for others strolling the downtown mall without an agenda! read more

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tried two different draft beers and they both had that funky taste that happens when the taps aren't cleaned in too long. Can selections were only two domestic light beers. Some of the food was good but the wings were overcooked. Atmosphere is very loud and exho-y. read more

Came in with a friend. Very brief wait, which included a giant bug landing on my foot and both the hostess and I kind of freaked out. But all good (it came from outside, not restaurant). The first noticing we had was that we were seated at a high top table and there were no hooks for our purses. But the decor was lovely and we felt comfortable. My friend had a salad while I had the pork with peach chutney on foccacia. Definitely delicious!! I ended up sort of eating it open faced (sometimes foccacia is a lot), but it was definitely tasty. Our waitress suggested a spritzer they make in-house and it was also good. I would totally return, but there wasn't a "wow" factor that would push this to a 5-star place for me. read more

Please do yourself a favor and avoid this place, at least at night time. We arrived here around 9pm on a Saturday night. We knew it would be busy. The guy at the front pretty much told us to seat ourselves and it turns into bar service. We didn't know that meant no food. We eventually sat ourselves and had to wait 10 mins at the bar to order our own drinks. 10 mins of the bartenders not seeing/ignoring you and helping everyone else. As we were sitting down, the bouncers and employees are stealing chairs from our table. My husband even got up to use the restroom and they stole his chair, after I said he was sitting there. They eventually removed everyone from the table and drug it to the back, I guess for more standing room. Everyone inside was rude, staff and guest. I'd avoid this place at all cost. read more

This place is really nice and the downtown mall area is a great place to dine out with all the patio seating in the center of the mall. I got the chicken and waffles. It's a lot of food. The chicken is super good and tender. Of note, it does have some spice on it so if you aren't a fan of spicy you may want to ask for it without. The waffles were crunchy and good too. read more

The Fitzroy - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Worst cheeseburger ever - processed cheese and no flavor at all - not done to order. Very disappointing

Love the Fitzroy bar. They are so accommodating whether party of 1 or 6. Every snack I've ever ordered was A+

I stopped in to The Fitzroy after work because I was told about their handmade tonic water that goes well with gin. And yes, it was fabulous. Delicious cool tasting and a terrific drink on a hot and humid summer day. Service started off well as I wasn't initially sure if I wanted to have dinner here or not. When I decided not to and asked for the check, I seemed to lose my waiter. I'm talking fifteen minutes that I didn't see him anywhere. Eventually I opted to leave $15 in cash on the table and just go. read more

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I had the chicken-strips and highly recommended, although I believe it would be better with an complementary sauce that appeases the dish. We did have trouble thought (I was with my family)with the steak being over cooked, but they quickly replaced it once it was brought to there attention. Thank you for the delicious food! read more

The Fitzroy - Steak Frites - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Loved the atmosphere! Great food and attentive service! Would definitely go back! Waiter was fabulous!

I want to say this place lived up to the hype, but it didn't. It is decorated beautifully, nice enough to justify going out to eat. But the food was just not good. The fig salad boasted figs, sunflower seeds, apples and cheese... I had three slices of figs, four ribbons of apple, enough mushy salad to satiate a starving baby cow, one sunflower seed and a clump of cheese the size of an m&m (and not even the peanut butter kind). The soda was flat. The sparkling wine was flat. What was good? The Mac n cheese and fries. The bartender was nice enough. We didn't want to make a fuss. Some of the burgers looked fine... maybe we should've gone with that instead. Feeling real buyer's remorse.. left hungry. Thankfully we found another place close by that was exceptional. read more

The Fitzroy - Fig salad was just greens. Chicken was fine but bland, no dressing, no apples, cheese, sunflower seeds. Most of the greens were wilted. - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia