The Whiskey Jar

The Whiskey Jar is a southern food restaurant Charlottesville located in United States.

9 / 10
267
ratings
  • Phone

    (434) 202-1549

  • Website

    thewhiskeyjarcville.com

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  • Type

    Southern Food Restaurant

Address

227 W Main St (Downtown Mall) Charlottesville , VA 22902 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 57


Keywords:

Southern food fried chicken collard greens sandwiches live music casual trendy bar cornbread cobbler romaine salad brunch food pastries outdoor seating pies pickles bacon hash soup crowded
Paola Guerrero

Shrimp and grits - to die for. Not enough shrimp though! Ask for the whiskey flights special for a taste of the best bourbon . The blackened catfish and Brussel sprout bacon hash are amazing!

Brittany Bryan

The service leaves a lot to be desired, but the food is incredible. And if you love Whiskey , you'll be thrilled with the selection. Atmosphere is fun and upbeat, a little loud . The patio is great.

Andrew Spence

Had the Shrimp and Grits . Very tasty. Grits were really good. My wife had the fried chicken and collard greens. Chicken was tasty, but not incredible. The collard greens were awesome.

AmateurConcierge

Menu is filled with southern/comfort standards. Cauliflower , the only veggie on offer, is super dry. The hummus is a good if u want healthy. Grits were a highlight. Decent fried chicken

Varian Shrum

If chicken pot pie is a special, order it!! It was absolutely perfect and enough for two people to share (w/ two sides). Apple cobbler was great, but a very large serving. Split it with friends.

Steve Sluss

When people say the collard greens are good, they aren't lying. I had them with fried oysters and a Port City Optimal Wit Wheat Ale . Great food, service and atmosphere!

Tyler Chartier

Soulful vibe, a great stop for a drink on the mall . Little higher class vibe then other pubs on the mall . Good selection of local craft brews

Epicurious

Following a day at historic Monticello, check out this convivial joint nearby, where the Southern draws include pimento cheese sandwiches and fried chicken and collards . Read more

Jane Friedman

My favorite place for comfort food lunches and meaty sandwiches . The fruit cobblers and pies are top notch and have perfect pastry crust.

Blake Sirach

One of the best places to get a free live music fix on the weekends. As the name implies, also a great place for a whiskey ... Or three.

Emily Verilla

They unfortunately don't have GF bread , but they'll take the bread of their sandwiches for a good option for peeps with gluten intolerance . Love the Mason jar glasses!

Doris Cacoilo

Roasted Chicken Sandwich !!! So so so good. Seriously one of the most delicious sandwiches ever. Eat it.

Ben Yi

Catfish was delicious, shrimp and grits were tasty and the fried chicken was well prepared and juicy

Teri Humphries

The food is great. I had a fried catfish sandwich and the taste and texture were perfection.

Drew

After a good bit of tinkering and tweaking, The Whiskey Jar's whole broiled trout tastes like perfection. Simple. Correct. Good. Get it. Get it good.

Sam Mertins

Excellent scotch selection and live music on Saturday. Not to be missed.

Chris Vodola

Outstanding. Mixers have strong attention to detail and service (I.e. you won't wait 10 min for your cocktail ).

Anita Sweeney

Everything was delicious. Great drinks and yummy food. Would recommend sitting in a booth though. Pretty crowded .

Crystal S.

Loved the Romaine salad w/ pickled cucumbers , but the chicken & dumplings were not what I expected! It is more like chicken noodle soup w/ a few dumplings , not thick & creamy like my grandmas.

MQ Martin

Best Fried chicken in town - and great live music on certain nights! Collard greens are also fantastic. Yum!

Kevin Weise

No complaints about lunch fried chicken with collared greens, and fries and gravy on the side

Ryan Kearney

If the pot pie special is chicken , get it. Even if you've only ever had Stouffer's. It even beats the fried chicken .

Sean Salmon

Great brunch and plenty of great beer to pair with

Brian Lewandowski

Knowledgable cocktail creators. Black-Eyed Pea hummus was Fergilicious.

Brandon Bellamy

Ask for your meats with the sauce on the side

Ryan Handrahan

Bartenders know their stuff. Make sure you get some drinks.

Jim

Excellent selection of craft beer . Nice atmosphere.

Franz Constancio

Great Fried Chicken , crisp baked on crust, moist flavored chicken .

Michael S.

Whiskey emporium with good food to match!

John Cullen

Beer selection to go with the whiskeys !

Lisa Van Winkle

Try the cornbread , it is Amazing!!!!

Calvin Lai

The shrimp and grits is excellent. One of the best in town .

Tara

The brunch chicken & waffles is perfection!

Michael Holroyd

Share the fruit clobber for dessert . It's huge.

Nash Pleasant

Great whiskey selection

John Lloyd

I liked the forage salad and the catfish sandwich . Things came out quickly!

John Lloyd

Great that the shrimp and grits are veg-head friendly . Thanks!

Jonathon Fogle

Tip your bartenders . They're great

Bridget Gael

BBQ platter and bourbon drinks

Ricky Sherrill

Good food ...., better drinks.

Don Moore

Southern style food. Yummy

Jae Lee

Whisky selection . Soup

Noel Scott

Try the fried chicken . You won't regret it.

Aaz

Best fried chicken in town .

Mattglobetrottingfoodie M

Try the courthouse

Kenan Ogelman

Great selection of whiskey .

Melissa McKelvey

The collards are amazing!

Katie Speace

Amazing pulled pork sandwich !.

diane querey

Shelter from the storm

Katie Hoyle

Don't come here with large groups!!

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