Reviews by Nick

Many people don't realize Coupe's even serves food, its focus is so much on the undergraduate drinking scene.

But the food is great, and there are a lot of daily specials that make it an affordable place to have a meal. The Tamari Steak is a local favorite.

Live music some nights... but it gets pretty packed with college drinkers at that point.

This excellent restaurant on the downtown mall is beautiful inside. There is a small bar for catching a nice martini or a glass of wine. The restaurant isn't too large, so reservations are a good idea.

I've always found multiple items I've liked on the menu, but it is limited, so you might want to take a look at it before you go.

the stuffed red pepper apetizer and their desserts are amazing.

This chain can be hit or miss depending on the location, but this one has always delivered well.

Excellent steaks, made to order, in a charming location that is great for special occassions like anniversaries.

The place is kind of dark inside, so I don't know if I would recommend it for wedding rehearsal dinners, etc like the description says.

An Indian friend of mine brought me here and I have gone back many times since.

The food is excellent and there is lots of variety. They serve a wide range of international beers and make decent drinks as well. Although it can get busy, I have never had to really wait for a table.

I recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Dinner Sampler (if you can handle that much food).

although the food tasted fine, I thought it was extremely overpriced. we had chicken and seafood... just kind of mediocre. the side dish reminded me of the vegetable medley you get on airplanes. the drinks were small.

we went pretty early (5:00pm) on a weekend because we missed lunch and were the only couple there. the place looks pretty old, even the dishes could use some updating.

I was surprised how affordable "dinner" was after a couple glasses of wine and some appetizers. The food is really well done and filling - it also goes perfectly with the wine, which is explained well in the menu. I tried a number of their selections, and was happy with all of my selections.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere too. If you can go during the warmer months, it is great to sit outside.

I don't know if it was the time of year, or what, but my wife and I were so disappointed we actually left and went somewhere else.

The "buffet" was ridiculously expensive ($15+/person) and included fried chicken, half ears of corn, and a couple other items. I was really looking forward to some "authentic" food, but this was like the cafeteria at a hospital.

Another warning, the place was full of tour bus groups going to see Monticello.

This place looks like an old, run-down cracker barrel but the food is pretty decent and it's hard to screw up breakfast. I have to admit that I do prefer it over Tip Top, which typically gets more applause.

good value.

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Charlottesville. You just couldn't beat having a drink on the upstairs patio, enjoying some appetizers, followed by a delicious meal. The menu is small, but typically has some great items on it for all budgets.

However, I am not sure it has come back from the whole "owner's feud" earlier this year that resulted in everyone getting laid off and the place shutting down for a long while.

My other biggest complaint is that the place can get quite smokey inside.

If you do go, be sure to have the snakebite... a mixture of beer and cider.

My biggest complaint about Siips is the wine selection can be too overwhelming. However, they do have excellent selections. The food menu is quite large, but some apps/entrees simply aren't good.

I don't recommend the brushetta for one.

I personally prefer Enoteca (also on the downtown mall) just because I feel it is easier to select wine and parings (food) there and I prefer the atmosphere a little more.