Restaurant Guide Restaurant price ranges $/Under $10, $$/$10-25, $$$/$25+
Lemongrass Vietnam meets Thailand. Veggie options and delivery, too. 104 14th St. NW. 244THAI. $$.
Asian Cuisine
Lime Leaf Thai The serene dining room is a tad more upscale than the average Thai place. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 245-8884. $/$$.
Asian Express Cheap and cheerful, plus delivery. 909 W. Main St. 979-1888. $. Asian Fusion Buffet Mandarin, Cantonese and Szechuan. Seminole Square Shopping Center. 973-8988. $. Bamboo House Korean and Chinese entrées served with an aesthetic flair. 4831 Seminole Trail. 973-9211. $$. Bang! Asian fusion tapas, martinis to die for. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 213 Second St. 984-BANG. $. Bangkok ’99 Traditional Thai. 540 Radford Ln. #700, Crozet, 823-5881; 2005 Commonwealth Dr., 974-1326. $$. Café 88 Cheap dim sum, bento boxes and soups. Lots of veggie offerings. Preston Plaza. 293-9888. $. Cardamom Vegetarian cuisine—tofu balls to mushroom dumplings. 112 W. Main St. Suite #6. 227-1766. $. Chen’s Chinese Take-out or eat-in. Inside Annie Land Plaza. 73 Callohill Dr., Lovingston. 263-8865. $. Chopsticks Express Straight-up no-nonsense Chinese place. 1841 Seminole Trail. 975-4380. $. Doma Korean Kitchen Korean-style barbecue, kimchi and more. 701 W. Main St. 202-1956. $. Downtown Thai Homemade recipes from Bangkok. 111 W. Water St. 245- 9300. $$. East Garden From chow mein to General Tso’s. Pantops Shopping Center. 295-2888. $. Flaming Wok Japanese standards prepared before your eyes. 1305 Seminole Trail. 974-6555. $$. Giddy’s Good Fortune Take Away Counter-service spot with Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai. 4916 Plank Rd., North Garden. 245-0332. $. Ginkgo Chinese Restaurant Sichuan classics from a Peter Chang-trained chef. 104 14th St. NW #8. 872-9386. $/$$. Got Dumplings Pork, chicken, shrimp and chive, tofu—fast and hot. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 1395 W. Main St. 244-3040. $. Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet Watch chefs prepare food hibachi-style. 1185 Seminole Trail. 973-8889. $$.
Love Sushi King All-you-can-eat sushi for $11.98 (lunch) or $17.99 (dinner). Seminole Square Shopping Center. 978-1199. $. Maharaja Spicy Indian specialties. The lunch buffet’s a deal. Seminole Square Shopping Center. 973-1110. $$. Marco & Luca’s Noodle Shop Quality meets quantity for under $5. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. York Place, Downtown Mall, 295-3855; 107 Elliewood Ave., 244-0016; 176 Zan Rd., no phone. $. Mi Canton Chinese and Latin cuisine. Think pupusas with a side of beef lo mein. McIntire Plaza. 296-8661. $. Miso Sweet Ramen and donuts. 414 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 979-6496. $. Milan Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with all the standards; daily lunch buffet. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 1817 Emmet St. 9842828. $$. Ming Dynasty Chinese food with many vegetarian options. Low-fat menu available. 1417 Emmet St. N. 979-0909. $. Monsoon Siam Curries, pad Thai and other entrées, plus an outdoor patio. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 113 W. Market St. 971-1515. $$. Noodles & Company Fast-casual chain with noodles, soups and sandwiches. The Shops at Stonefield. 984-9621. $. Now & Zen Bite-sized gourmet Japanese and sushi spot. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 202 Second St. NW. 971-1177. $$. Oriental Express Chinese standards plus sushi. 3440 Seminole Trail, Suite 107. 974-9988. $. Pad Thai Homestyle Thai cooking from an experienced chef. 156 Carlton Rd. 293-4032. $$. Peter Chang China Grill Authentic Sichuan cuisine from a renowned chef. Barracks Road Shopping Center North Wing. 244-9818. $$. Poke Sushi Bowl Hawaiian-inspired poke on the Corner. 101 14th St. NW. 328-8833. $. Red Lantern Chinese cuisine by the pint or the quart. 221 Carlton Rd. 979-9968. $.
Taste of China Chinese favorites on 29N. Albemarle Square Shopping Center. 975-6688. $$. Taste of India Delicious Indian fare and a lunch buffet under $9. 310 E. Main St, Downtown Mall. 984-9944. $$. Tea House Chinese-American and authentic Chinese weekly specials. 325 Four Leaf Ln., Crozet. 823-2868. $. Ten Super swanky second-floor spot serving modern Japanese. 120B E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 295-6691. $$$. Thai ’99 Thai restaurant with everything you’d expect, served simply and reasonably priced. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 2210 Fontaine Ave. 245-5263. $. Thai ’99 II Similar food as its numerical predecessor but with radically different interior. In the Garden Shopping Center. 964-1212. $. Thai Cuisine & Noodle House Traditional Thai food, noodle dishes and vegetarian specials. 2005 Commonwealth Dr. 974-1326. $$. Thai Fresh Thai take-out with great prices. 106 Fifth St. SE. 249-5291. $. Tokyo Rose Long-standing landmark serves sushi and sashimi. 2171 Ivy Rd. 296-3366. $$. Vu Noodles Four kinds of homemade noodle bowls from a take-out window. 110 Second St. NW. $. Yuan Ho Great lunch deal before 4pm. 117 Maury Ave. 977-7878. $. Zip Chicken Korean-style fried chicken and fusion. 105 14th St. NW. 202-0772. $. Zzaam Fresh Korean Grill Tacos, rice bowls, noodle bowls and more—Korean-style. 1232 Emmet St. 284-8980. $.
Bakeries Albemarle Baking Company Get your ABCs of baked goods here. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 418 W. Main St., in the Main Street Market. 293-6456. $. BreadWorks Breads, desserts and a full deli with sandwiches, soups, etc. Preston Plaza, 2964663; 2955 Ivy Rd., 220-4575. $. Carpe Donut Well-loved donuts, hot beverages and locally brewed kombucha. McIntire Plaza. 202-2918. $. Chandler’s Bakery Cakes for any occasion, plus cookies and brownies for your sugar fix. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 975-2253. $. Crust & Crumb Bakery Fresh-baked bread and pastry specials, plus a light menu. 1671 W. River Rd., Scottsville. 960-4444. $.
Himalayan Fusion Curries, tandoori and other faves, plus a lunch buffet. 520 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 293-3120. $$.
Royal Indian Restaurant One of the best-kept secrets in town. Seminole Square Shopping Center. 973-2288. $$.
Hong Kong Restaurant & Take-out Favorite Chinese entrées down Avon way. Southside Shopping Center, off Avon Street. 245-8818. $.
Sakura Japanese Steak and Seafood Great teppanyaki seafood and Japanese-style steaks. Hollymead Town Center. 872-0099. $$/ $$$.
Jade Garden Chinese essentials, plus twists like Hawaiian-style Triple Delight. 1139 Fifth St. SW. 979-3512. $.
ShangHai Wide array of regional selections, plus a lunch buffet. 312 Pantops Shopping Center. 984-2688. $.
Kabuto Sushi and Teppanyaki Beautifully presented fresh sushi and teppanyaki, plus soups and desserts. 1836 Abbey Rd. 973-1585. $.
Shun Xing Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonesestyle dishes. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. 9749888. $.
Korean House Traditional Korean specials for modest prices. Cheap lunch specials, too. 221 Carlton Rd. 244-0736. $$.
Szechuan Szechuan, Mandarin, Japanese hibachi and all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Delivery, too. 2006 Holiday Dr. 296-9090. $.
Kuma Sushi Noodle & Bar Pan-Asian restaurant and karaoke bar. 12 Elliewood Ave. 328-2741. $.
Taiwan Garden Basic assortment of Chinese fare in basic surroundings. 2171 Ivy Rd. 295-0081. $.
SweetHaus Homemade cupcakes and specialty candy at this sweet shop on West Main. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 2248 Ivy Rd., 2702944; 929 Second St. SE, 422-2677. $.
Kyoto A mix of Japanese and Chinese meals— teppanyaki to bento boxes. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 923-8889. $.
Tara Thai Serves up affordable Thai faves, with multiple meat, fish and veggie options. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 984-9998. $$.
The Pie Chest Homemade breakfast and hand pies, plus by-the-slice options. 119 Fourth St. NE. 977-0443. $.
Duck Donuts Outer Banks donut spot with madeto-order treats. Stonefield Shopping Center, 8231960. $. Great Harvest Bread Company Sandwiches, sweets and bread baked from scratch every day. McIntire Plaza. 202-7813. $. MarieBette Café & Bakery French pastries for breakfast, more pastries (and a dine-in menu) for lunch. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 700 Rose Hill Dr. 529-6118. $. Pearl’s Bake Shoppe Classic and specialty cupcakes, plus desserts and other sweet treats. 711 W. Main St. 293-2253. $.
Bars, Breweries and Grills Beer Run Rotating beers on tap, six-packs and wine to take away and three meals daily. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 156 Carlton Rd., Suite 203. 984-2337. $$. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse American fare —plus pizza and award-winning, handcrafted beer. 3924 Lenox Ave. 422-5170. $$. Blue Mountain Brewery Well-liked brewery serves up its local drafts, plus light fare for lunch and dinner. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 9519 Critzers Shop Rd., Afton. (540) 456-8020. $$. Blue Tavern & Sports Bar Food offerings include 55 flavors of chicken wings. 8315 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. 985-3633. $$. Bold Rock Hard Cider Excellent hard cider and scenic views. Lunch fare and apps available, too. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 361-1030. $. Champion Brewing Company No food, but five ales on tap and food trucks outside. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 324 Sixth St. SE. 295-2739. $. Cho’s Nachos and Beer Nachos abound, from the Two Step (with short ribs) to the Poke-Cho’s (with sushi-grade tuna). 946 Grady Ave. #16. 2932017. $$. Coupe’s Pub food with a popular late-night scene. 9 Elliewood Ave. 282-2141. $. Devils Backbone Brewing Company Nelson’s hip brewpub—award-winning craft beers, lunch and dinner. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland. 361-1001. $$. Double Horseshoe Saloon American food, plus billiards and occasional live music. 1522 E. High St. 202-8714. $. Draft Taproom Sixty self-serve taps with a large, diverse selection of craft beer styles. 425 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 422-5901. $. Eddy’s Tavern Edgar Allan Poe-themed pub on the Corner. 1517 University Ave. 984-4653. $. Eleven Months Concept restaurant with a new theme every, duh, 11 months. 223 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 202-2619. $$. Fardowners Restaurant Local ingredients liven up pub fare like sliders and sandwiches. 5773 The Square, Crozet. 823-1300. $/$$. Firefly Craft beer, tasty eats and arcade games. 1304 E. Market St. 202-1050. $. Hardywood Pilot Brewery & Taproom Seasonal, flagship and small batch beers, plus kombucha and nitro coffee. 1000 W. Main St., (804) 420-2420. $. Hurley’s Tavern Twenty taps and 20 TVs. Rivanna Plaza. 964-2742. $. James River Brewing Co. There’s only beer here. 561 Valley St., Scottsville. 286-7837. $. Joe’s Pool Hall & Sports Bar Pool, darts, poker and ’cue. Scottsville Shopping Center, Scottsville. 286-7665. $. Kardinal Hall Bocce and beer garden. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2016. 722 Preston Ave. 2954255. $. Lost Saint Diminutive cocktail bar below Tavern & Grocery. 333 W. Main St. 293-7403. $. Miller’s A classic Downtown bar, with pub grub and live music every night. 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 971-8511. $$. Mountainside Grille Everything from Cobb salad to peanut butter and chocolate chip pie. 375 Four Leaf Ln., Crozet. 823-7080. $$. Pro Re Nata Brewery A farm brewery and food truck offering up to 12 craft beers and live music. 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. 823-4878. $. CONTINUED ON PAGE 63
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