Michie Tavern

A Virginia Historic Landmark. Restaurant & shopping in 18th century structures.

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  • Phone

    (434) 977-1234

  • Website

    michietavern.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy Charlottesville , VA 22902 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch

Comments / 45


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jennifer milligan

Go here! All the food is home cooked and buffet style . Everything was delicious and the waitresses are dressed like from the americana revolutionary time period. All very polite and good service

J C

Fried Chicken ! There is also broiled chicken and pulled pork . Authentic southern cuisine . Not for the faint hearted, you need to be hungry to really enjoy this place. I would definitely come back.

Matt

Really loved my biscuit . I regret not getting seconds on green beans because they were really good. Little pricey but it's all you can eat and a fun experience

Krystal Luck

The food is fantastic. I like that they've opened the house and created a pub , but I do miss the tour . The gift shops are great, the general store is one of my favorite places to buy gifts .

David

Visited here back in September of 2013 and I loved the old colonial atmosphere inside. This place serves (in my opinion) best fried chicken anywhere in the US. They also have good desserts .

Christy F

Come for the history & the opportunity to eat like they would in the 1800s, stay for the fried chicken , biscuits , mashed potatoes & apple cider . It's all delicuous!

Jane Friedman

A cheerful place to get lunch and shop a little if you're visiting Monticello or doing a vineyard tour . Definitely for tourists ; don't expect more than solid country cooking . Good for families .

Cynthia de Lorenzi

The food is amazing and it is a fun adventure dining in tavern as it was in the 1700s. A great stop on the way to or from Monticello !

Santi Caamaño

The classic lunch spot at Monticello ! It has a great lunch old fashion style! You'll feel you're dining in the 1700s.

Kyle Bye

Enjoy a colonial feast, complete with fried chicken , pulled pork bbq , potatoes , coleslaw , beans, and cornbread ! Also, the pewter plates & glasses are a nice touch.

Chad Hembree

An $18 southern style buffet . It is good, but so is Golden Corral by that standard for a lot less money. The tour and shops are nice and worth a visit.

Maggie MacG

Good buffet but not for the faint of heart... very rich meal with excellent fried chicken and interesting stewed tomatoes .

Jeri Beck

It’s fabulous because of its history but I thought the buffet was overpriced for fried chicken and sides. I enjoyed the general store more.

Jay Wagner

Try and arrive about 11:30am when they start serving, or just before. It tends to get crowded , especially if the buses start showing up! Menu is good, but not for those on a diet.

Leonard Clark

The food is good. They come around to you yo see if you want more. Sometimes to much. But i liked it.

WorldStrides

Discover revolutionary-era Virginia with costumed guides and servers at the historic Michie Tavern built in 1784 and later enjoy a meal of traditional 18th century-style fare.

HISTORY

William Michie built this home in 1772 & by the late 1770s had many travelers asking for room & board. In 1784 he received a license to charge for food & beds after building a tavern.

Kristin Johnson

History geeks rejoice! Great Virginia food with friendly staff , and the tavern tour is a must!

Dan Wanstreet

These bonnets and pantaloons don't leave much to the imagination (i can see ankles) .......I thought this was a good Christian establishment

Fede Ramírez

Delicious food, nice people and beautiful place...!!! The waiters and waitresses are dressed as XVIII century...!!!

Captain America

Very tasty lunch buffet , gr8 service!

Matthew Supert

Fried chicken is great

Scot Samuelson

Can't say enough about the fried chicken , stewed tomatoes , porter

Joseph Ostanski

The fried chicken and peach cobbler were the best my fiance and I have ever had. Amazing.

Travis Martin

Great food and even better service by the staff !

Steve Sluss

I never liked stewed tomatoes unit I tried them here. They are wonderful.

Gregory Flewellen

Great food and customer service

Deb Thompson

Sit on the covered porch for great views .

Rachel Mercer

The green beans have a great kick, and the slaw is phenomenal.

Lindsey

Best fried chicken ever!

Jason Symes

The stewed tomatoes taste like the best tomato soup you've ever eaten.

Tim Nowaczyk

Best of C-Ville '13 Runner-up: Best fried chicken

Tolga Baki

Forget everything else, load up on the fried chicken !

Karl Warren

Fried Chicken is best in Virginia

Travis Martin

S/O to Carol! Awesome Service

Sandi Burner

Come hungry!!!

MichieTavern

Tours and shopping are also available on site.

Gina Ivey

Even if the line is super long outside it moves really fast!

Stacey Pushnik Doherty

Good southern buffet , but not sure it was worth $40. Although, I'd return with out of town visitors.

Ray Nelson

The peach cobbler a la mode is freakin' awesome!

Nicki Noxon

Delicious Southern buffet !! I love the cornbread !!!

Mark Rusnak

Great place to shop for Christmas !

Heather Harris

If you're not actually at Michie Tavern, you shouldn't check in there.

Leslie Davidson

Try the fried chicken...delicious.

Demetrios Lambros

$62 for a family of four, mediocre food. should've eaten somewhere else.

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