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Maverick's: Steak
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  • grandmaR
  • Updated By grandmaR on April 24, 2006
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    by grandmaR, 4 more photos
    Usually the Hampton Inn will have a restaurant within walking distance. They tore down the Tex-Mex restaurant where we ate last time we were here and were building something else there where it was.

    The closest restaurant to the Hampton Inn was Chili's and I wanted to have one last meal at a non-chain restaurant or at least a new chain restaurant. So that ruled out Red Lobster. And I didn't feel like Chinese or I could have gone to the Great Wall. Other restaurants such as the Aberdeen Barn, Rococo's and Guadolajara were farther away.

    Maverick's is on the highway in the shopping center. You could walk to it if you knew where it was but you can't see it from the Hampton Inn because there's other stuff and trees in the way.

    There is outside seating around a fireplace where there is a fire if it is cool (last photo). Inside there is a bar (first photo) which has a large painting of a woman over it. In the photo you can only see her head and arm because the inside is all dark wood. There's a fireplace inside too.

    Bob had a salad (pictured) and a milkshake, and I had a medium rare prime rib and steak soup (both pictured). I took some of the prime rib home.

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  • Theme: Steakhouse
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 101 Seminole Ct.
  • Phone: 434.973.0101
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    Bizou: Simple but sophisticated
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  • Hopkid
  • By Hopkid on April 4, 2006
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    Bizou offers up traditional samplings but with a contemporary treatment and presentation. The interior is reminiscent of an old-time greasy spoon with its narrow space. They also offer seating outside on the Downtown Mall. The menu has seafood, meat, and chicken dishes. Not bad.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 119 W. Main Street
  • Phone: 434.977.1818
  • Directions: On the Downtown Mall between First and Second Street NW
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    VAVino: Wine Bar
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  • By Hopkid on April 4, 2006
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    by Hopkid
    VA is the abbreviation for Virginia. Vino is, well you know. As the name suggests, this wine bar on the Downtown Mall offers up tastings of vintages from the many wineries in the Commonwealth. Customers can order specific wines or partake in one of several "flights" which may feature a specific varietal or have some other common theme. There are also food items on the menu along the lines of cheese plates, fondue, terrines, panini, bruschetta, and even some sweet things. Great for a relaxing evening before or after dinner.

    We didn't actually go here because it was closed when we walked by...but it looked pretty cool. Great interior.

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  • Theme: Wine Bar/Wine Tasting
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 401 East Main Street
  • Phone: 434.974.9463
  • Directions: On the Downtown Mall between Third and Fourth Streets
  • Website: http://www.vavino.com/
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    Tea Time Desires: It has to be good!
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  • By Hopkid on April 4, 2006
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    Yes, they have tea and even boba tea (cold tea with large tapioca balls). But when we walked by we noticed that they have homemade dumplings. Mmmmmm. If we had seen this before going to eat at the Hardware Store Restaurant, we definitely would have eaten here! Next time for sure! I'll update this tip after checking it out!

    It's gotta be the dumplings!

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  • Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: 413 E. Main Street
  • Phone: 434.293.8768
  • Directions: On the Downtown Mall between Fourth and Fifth Streets
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    Cafe Cubano: Breakfast and Coffee Downtown
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  • By Hopkid on April 4, 2006
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    We went here for breakfast and it was very good. I had the blueberry waffle with fruit. The fruit came on top of the waffle which surprised me a bit but it was all very good. The waffle was cooked perfect: slightly crispy on the outside and fluffy soft on the inside. Rita had the salsa omelette which was prepared with egg whites on her request. It came with a great salsa verde sauce, tortilla, slice of grilled ham, and nice breakfast potatoes seasoned with thyme and sage. The coffee is first rate as well.

    If the weather is nice, grab a table outside after ordering.

    Blueberry waffle, coffee

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  • Theme: Breakfast
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 112 W Main Street
  • Phone: 434.971.8743
  • Directions: On the Downtown Mall between First and Second Streets
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    Splendora: Gelato!
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  • By Hopkid on April 4, 2006
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    A walk in the downtown mall on a warm spring or summer day would not be complete without a gelato. And you can get one at Splendora. They carry a wide range of flavors including Italian favorites pistachio, dulce de leche, hazelnut, and straccitaella. I would have to say that it's not quite as creamy as the real stuff in Italy but the flavor is definitely there. Get it in a cup or cone but do get it!

    Gelato, gelato, gelato!

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  • Theme: Ice Cream
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: 317 East Main Street
  • Phone: 434.296.8555
  • Directions: In the Downtown Mall between Third and Fourth Streets
  • Website: http://www.splendoras.com/
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    The Korean House: Korean in the Blue Ridge
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  • By Hopkid on April 4, 2006
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  • Korean food is the great alternative to other Asian cuisines and is often overlooked. But it's started to become more well known outside of the big cities like LA and NYC which have Koreatowns. Even Charlottesville has its own Korean restaurant and the Korean House serves up authentic dishes you'd expect at Korean family's home. In fact, the women who work there will make you feel like you are at home!

    Set in a light industrial complex next door to a country billards bar, the Korean House offers little in the way of ambiance. But the aromas you experience once you set foot inside the door will dispell any reservations one might have based on the exterior appearance. Mandu, or Korean dumplings, are good starters. Their seaweed noodle soup is exceptional with a wonderful broth and homemade noodles cut in rough patches. The kalbi and bulgogi is brought to your table (no tabletop grills here) cooked to perfection - tender, juicy, and with that wonderful marinade flavor. And don't miss the seafood scallion pancake. The size of a dinner plate it could feed two people fairly easily. Oh, and they have authentic tofu dishes, brought to the table still boiling and with a raw egg broken over the top. Get the spicy tofu for a sinus-busting experience!

    Seaweed noodle soup, haemulpajun (seafood & scallion pancake), kalbi

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 221 Carlton Road, Suite 8
  • Phone: 434.244.0736
  • Website: http://www.thekoreanhouse.com/
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    Zocalo: If timing is important, don't eat here!
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  • By NethawkJC on August 6, 2005
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  • While the food at Zocalo is edible, the timing of food delivery is absolutely horrible. Waiting for over 100 minutes for your entree to arrive with no apologies or retribution whatsoever should be a crime. After complaining, all we got were excuses - "its not my fault".
    When dining out, the food is only a part of the experience. Inadequate and improper timing of food delivery can entirely ruin a pleasant evening. My date and I will not go back there under any circumstances, and unless you have a great deal of time and patience, you should look elsewhere to spend your money.

    Since the bread was the only thing on our table for about 90 minutes, I would have to say this is it.

  • Theme: Eclectic/International
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: 201 E. Main St. Charlottesville
  • Directions: downtown mall
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    Revolutionary Soup: Soup's On!
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  • By scbelle on April 26, 2005
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  • If you want soup, this is your place! They offer a number of different soups every day--one is sure to tickle your fancy. I've heard some say its hit or miss, but I've always had a hit when I ate here.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 2nd Street
  • Directions: Off a side street on the Downtown Mall
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    Bellair Market: Want a Sandwich?
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  • By scbelle on April 26, 2005
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  • People are serious about their Bellair. Their signature sandwiches (with names like the Jefferson, the Keswick, and the Farmington) have cult like followings. They have recently started franchising "the Market"s at other tiger fuel stations, but Bellair is the original, and is considered the best.

    They use top shelf ingredients and everything is made fresh. If you like sandwiches, this is your place. Thier side salads are great too.

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  • Theme: Deli
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Ivy Road
  • Directions: In the Exxon on Ivy Road just out of town.
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