The Virginian Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Virginian, a cherished gem of Charlottesville nestled at 1521 University Ave. This American eatery is a must-visit for anyone exploring the vibrant University of Virginia campus. With a menu that effortlessly weaves together comfort food and local flavors, highlights include the revered Stumble Down Mac 'n' Cheese, topped with a crispy potato pancake, and the quintessential Virginian Burger, a classic that exceeds expectations.
For those seeking something hearty, the Southern Fried Chicken paired with creamy mashed potatoes is a crowd favorite. Guests rave about the friendly service and lively atmosphere, making it a perfect stop for families and students alike. Local wines are proudly featured, with options like the Prince Michel Viognier and Barboursville Merlot, enhancing the dining experience. Every bite at The Virginian is a celebration of flavors and community, making it an unforgettable destination in Charlottesville.
Whites
Stone Mountain Chardonnay, Dyke, VA (24.4 Miles)
Stainless steel fermented with grapefruit notes and a crisp clean finish.
Horton Black Cat Chardonnay, Gordonsville, VA (18.2 Miles)
A floral, dry white with balanced flavors of oak spice, vanilla, and ripe fruits.
Prince Michel Viognier, Leon, VA (34.8 Miles)
Rich and creamy with bold tropical notes of melon and mango.
Barboursville Pinot Grigio, Barboursville, VA (18.3 Miles)
Dry and well-balanced with notes of apple, pear, and a touch of pineapple.
Barboursville Merlot, Barboursville, VA (18.3 Miles)
Medium-bodied and pleasantly tame with flavors of fresh red berries.
Lovingston Rotunda Red, Lovingston, VA (36.0 Miles)
A deep magenta blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc with sweet cherry and plum notes.
Stone Mountain Maquillage, Dyke, VA (24.4 Miles)
Refreshing with lively fruit tones and a bright floral nose. Not too dry, not too sweet.
Prince Michel Cabernet Franc, Leon, VA (34.8 Miles)
Rich dark cherry flavors are complemented by subtle hints of roasted coffee bean and black pepper.
Reds
The Virginian's Local Draft List
Devils Backbone - Roseland, VA (32.7 Miles)
Champion Brewing - Cville, VA (1.4 Miles)
Three Notch'd Brewing - Cville, VA (0.8 Miles)
Starr Hill Brewery - Crozet, VA (11.0 Miles)
Blue Mtn. Brewery - Afton, VA (19.3 Miles)
Bold Rock Cider - Nellysford, VA (30.2 Miles)
Fat Tire Amber Ale 5.2% (CO)
This popular American style amber is packed full of toasted malt!
Yuengling Lager 4.5% (PA)
A deep amber color, mild hop character, and from America's oldest brewery.
Stella Artois 5.2% (Belgium)
A bottom fermented blond lager with a full body and clean finish.
Blue Moon 5.4% (CO)
A very smooth, wheaty brew with mellow spice and hop flavors.
Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale 4.2% (IL)
A light and refreshing wheat ale with a hazy straw color and smooth body.
Victory Prima Pils 5.3% (PA)
This German-style pilsner displays a near perfect balance of European hops and German malts.
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider 5.0% (OH)
A slightly sweet, ripe apple flavor with a subtle dryness on the finish.
Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale 5.9% (VA)
A delicious local pale ale brewed with Cascade hops grown on site at the brewery.
Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale 6.7% (NH)
A rich, malty brown that has been cited as a fullbodied example of a classic American Brown Ale.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 5.6% (CA)
This classic American pale ale features a deep amber color and generous quantities of premium Cascade hops.
Founders Centennial IPA 7.2% (MI)
A sweet, balanced IPA with floral and citrus aromas and malty undertones.
21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA 7.0% (CA)
An aromatic golden IPA brewed with six different hops and balanced by a solid malt backbone.
Thomas Jefferson's Ale 8.0% (PA)
Based on Jefferson's original recipe with the same ingredients he used on his VA estate.
Duck Rabbit Milk Stout 5.7% (NC)
A traditional full-bodied stout with a subtle sweetness.
The Virginian's Bottle List
Popular Domestics and Imports
Bud Light
Budweiser
Miller Lite
Coors Light
Corona
Bartender's Choice
On The Board.
Monday
Tuesday
Doubles
16oz Yuengling Cans
Wednesday
Thursday
Rails
Fire Bombs
Red Bull Vodkas
Friday
Sunday (10am-2pm)
Bloody Marys and Mimosas
Screwdrivers
$2 off Maker's and Tito's
Southern Belles
$1 off Drafts
PBR Bottles
Happy Hour
Starters
Chicken Quesadilla
A flour tortilla filled with onions, peppers, melted cheddar jack cheese, and grilled chicken. Served with sour cream and fresh pico de gallo.
Our Famous Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Served piping hot with crisp tortilla chips.
Chicken Tenders
Breaded strips of chicken breast cooked to a golden brown and served with our tangy honey mustard dressing.
Stumble Down Mac N' Cheese
Macaroni and pepper jack cheese topped with our homemade cheddar potato cake.
Hummus and Pita
Grilled or fried pita slices tossed with parmesan cheese and served with hummus.
Pork BBQ Nachos
Crisp tortilla chips smothered in melted cheddar jack cheese, black beans, our hand pulled pork bbq, and fresh jalapeños with pico de gallo and sour cream.
French Onion Soup
Our version of this classic soup topped with garlic croutons and Swiss cheese.
Loaded Potato Soup
Our homemade creamy potato soup with cheddar and bacon, topped with sour cream.
House Salad
Fresh spring mix, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, cheddar jack cheese, and garlic croutons.
Classic Caesar
Fresh romaine tossed in our zesty caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and garlic croutons.
Grilled Salmon
Atlantic salmon over fresh spring mix, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and garlic croutons served with our mandarin ginger vinaigrette.
BBQ Chicken
Tangy BBQ chicken breast over fresh spring mix, roasted corn, black beans, pepper jack cheese, red onions, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and garlic croutons.
Buffalo Chicken
Crispy chicken tenders tossed in a fiery buffalo sauce over romaine with sliced red onion, cucumber, grape tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, and garlic croutons.
Salads
Beverages (Free Refills)
Coke
Diet Coke
Mr. Pibb
Sprite
Lemonade
Ginger Ale
Tonic Water
Unsweetened Tea
Sweet Tea
Greenberry's Coffee
Milk
Cranberry Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Pineapple Juice
Orange Juice
Hot Cider
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
Beverages (No Free Refills)
Sandwiches
Virginian Burger*
Half-pound of USDA Choice Beef grilled to perfection and served on a kaiser roll. Add your choice of five cheeses, bacon, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, or grilled onions for an additional charge.
BLT
A classic, served on thick local white toast with lots of bacon, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo.
Crab Cake Sandwich
Our signature Virginian crab cake served on a toasted kaiser roll with fries, homemade coleslaw, and a spicy remoulade dressing.
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Melted cheddar, provolone, and Swiss between two slices of local golden sourdough.
Philly Cheese Steak
Thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, and three slices of American cheese on a toasted sub roll.
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
A 6-ounce atlantic salmon filet served on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, and our house lemon-dill aioli.
Pork BBQ Sandwich
Hickory smoked and hand pulled pork BBQ served on a kaiser roll with homemade coleslaw and fries.
Virginian Chicken Sandwich
Two grilled chicken breasts topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and honey mustard on a kaiser roll.
Coal Miner*
Our classic half-pound burger topped with cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, and BBQ sauce on a kaiser roll.
Chipotle Chicken Philly
Grilled chicken breast, red onions, and roasted red peppers tossed in chipotle sauce and topped with pepper jack cheese on a toasted sub roll.
The Famous Virginian Club
A large portion of applewood ham, smoked turkey, smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo served on local white toast in classic club style.
Classic Reuben
Sliced corned beef, thousand island, sauerkraut, Swiss, and local rye combine to complete a classic sandwich.
Southwest Veggie Wrap
Roasted red peppers, corn, black beans, melted cheddar jack cheese, pico de gallo, spring mix, and southwest chipotle ranch wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Tender chicken strips tossed in a fiery buffalo sauce, topped with melted provolone, and served on a toasted sub roll.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan, and caesar dressing wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
The Virginian T-Bone*
A 12-ounce classic angus T-bone topped with our bourbon compound butter.
Southern Fried Chicken
Two hand-breaded chicken breasts, fried, and topped with white pepper gravy.
Crab Cakes
Two signature Virginian crab cakes pan-fried golden brown and served with our spicy remoulade.
Ribs
Half-rack of tender baby back ribs smothered in our tangy BBQ sauce.
Creamy Garden Pasta
Cavatappi pasta with red peppers, sliced grape tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, served in a spinach and artichoke cream sauce.
Apple Bourbon Chicken
Sweet apples braised and sauteed with bourbon BBQ sauce over tender grilled chicken breasts.
After 5 Entrées
Sunday Brunch
The Virginian's French Toast
Two slices of thick local white toast dipped in our homemade batter and grilled golden brown.
Biscuits and Gravy
A southern tradition! Fluffy buttermilk biscuits topped with sausage gravy.
Santa Fe Veggie Omelet
Black beans, roasted corn, fresh pico de gallo, roasted red peppers, and pepper jack cheese folded into a fluffy three egg omelet.
The Paul Bunyan Omelet
A three egg omelet with sausage, bacon, applewood ham, and cheddar jack cheese.
Spinach and Artichoke Omelet
A three egg omelet packed full of our homemade spinach and artichoke dip with shaved parmesan cheese.
Eggs Benedict
Two english muffin halves topped with applewood ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise.
Breakfast Sandwich
A thick egg sandwich served on grilled local white with applewood smoked bacon and American cheese.
Eggs Sardou
Two english muffin halves topped with our famous spinach and artichoke dip, poached eggs, and hollandaise.
Eggs Chesapeake
Two english muffin halves topped with our signature Virginian crab cakes, poached eggs, and hollandaise.
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, cheddar jack cheese, sausage, black beans, and pico de gallo rolled into a soft flour tortilla and topped with a chipotle ranch sauce.
Bloody Marys
Mimosas
Featured Brunch Drinks
Sides
Home-Fried Potatoes
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Sausage Links
Cheese Grits
Fresh Fruit
English Muffin
Buttermilk Biscuit
Our Locally Baked Breads
white, wheat, sourdough, or rye toast.
BBQ Chicken Salad
Caesar Salad
Lunch Items
Desserts
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich
Vanilla ice cream between two homemade brownies, topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a cherry.
Farmhouse Apple Cake
A moist cake loaded with chopped apples and walnuts, topped with a brown sugar-orange glaze. Locally made at Hotcakes bakery.