Cafe Frank

4.6

324 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Café Frank is a vibrant, intimate Franco-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar on Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. We can't wait to serve you!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 825-9496
Website
https://www.cafefrankcville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Jay Gutierrez

Location
317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Cross street
4th Street NE
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 11015 on E Water St at 3rd St SE
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlottesville
Best Service
Charlottesville
Best Ambiance
Charlottesville
Innovative
Charlottesville
Healthy
Charlottesville
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Frank offers a "delicious" culinary experience with outstanding service. Guests rave about the "fabulous" duck confit and expertly crafted cocktails. The European bistro ambiance on the Charlottesville Mall adds charm, while attentive staff like Dillon and Cassie ensure a memorable visit. Despite some minor menu limitations, "excellent" food and welcoming service make it a must-visit spot.

324 Reviews

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Jeffrey
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Virginia Cider dinner was delicious and educational. Excellent service, wonderful vibe, well-paired food and beverage
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Amanda
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Expertly curated experience. I have nothing negative to say-the food, drinks, and service were beyond reproach
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Mark
New York City
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Delicious with beautiful presentation. Great service.
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Kelly
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal and experience! Cassie, Kate, Jonathan and Dylan truly made my husbands birthday special. Thank you for a wonderful night!
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Alix
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wait staff, amazing food, lovely experience.
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Charlotte
Richmond
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cafe Frank never disappoints. The food and drink are always creative and delicious. With a limited entree menu, I do wish there had been a special offered. The baked Alaska dessert was a work of art!
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Holly
Washington DC
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were top notch. I would high recommend!
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Ned
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit! Cassie was wonderful! Friends had given rave reviews - happy to report high expectations were met!!
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Carol
Richmond
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have always had excellent food here since they opened, today we had brunch for the first time…and the food was again excellent. The biggest plus for brunch was it was less crowded, less raucous…and we could talk in a normal tone and understand one another!
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Susanne
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the impromptu dinner at Cafe Frank. Outdoor seating on the pedestrian mall. Attentive staff, mussels delicious as an appetizer with amazing bread. Just be aware of weather as the outdoor seating was not heated.
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Cafe Frank is rated 4.6 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

317 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
4th Street NE
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 11015 on E Water St at 3rd St SE
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Jay Gutierrez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cafefrankcville.com/
Phone number
(434) 825-9496

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