Looking for memorable dining in Charlottesville? Rapture Restaurant is a top-rated Charlottesville, VA restaurant known for bringing great food, inviting atmosphere, and a satisfying dining experience together in one local destination.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed lunch, a lively dinner, or a special night out, this Charlottesville restaurant offers the kind of quality and hospitality that keeps guests coming back.
From flavorful dishes to a welcoming setting, Rapture Restaurant adds real value to the Charlottesville dining scene by giving locals and visitors a place to enjoy excellent meals and a comfortable experience every time.
To learn more about Rapture Restaurant and discover why this Charlottesville, VA restaurant is a popular choice for fresh, satisfying dining, explore what makes it stand out in the local food scene.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Rapture Restaurant
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
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flat top griddled smash burger with cheese, onion, pickle, white bread roll
spicy tomato sauce, alabama white pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, peanuts, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
crab salad garnish, old bay croutons
pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
hickory-smoked pulled pork, pimento cheese sauce, jalapeños, black beans, chipotle crema, pico de gallo,
2 sliders, do chua (vietnamese-style pickled veggies), sriracha mayo, cuke, on mariebette rolls
house cut fries with wisconsin cheese curds, brown gravy, green onion
romaine lettuce, parmesan, gluten-free croutons, meyer lemon caesar dressing
baby beets, turnip, bell pepper, asparagus, honied goat cheese, toasted almonds, italian vinaigrette
almonds, carrots, blueberries, feta, rhubarb vinaigrette
grilled hanger steak over mixed greens, pico de gallo, black beans, tortilla strips, southwest ranch, cotija
spring mix, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette, parmesan
served over rice, side of bread
kale, red onion, garlic-white wine sauce, parmesan, grape tomatoes
sweet-spicy soy, "everything" seasoning, fried rice, asian slaw
creole sauce, smoked cajun sausage, braised greens over cheesy stone-ground grits
mashed potatoes, brown gravy, demi glace,roasted turmeric carrots & brussels
romesco, asparagus, red onion, grape tomatoes
locally pastured, dry-aged beef, applewood smoked bacon & cheddar, on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, duke's may
twin oaks tofu, do chua (pickled daikon radish, red onion, carrots), hummus, sriracha mayo, cucumber, cilantro on crispy baguette
vegetarian patty on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, & duke's mayo
spicy breaded and fried chicken on mariebette challah roll, with dill pickles, "secret" sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato
turkey, slaw, gruyère, russian dressing on marble rye
8 oz locally pastured beef, braised collards, cheddar, "voodoo" sauce, spicy bayou mayo, habeñero honey
pulled pork, country ham, salami, gruyère, pickles, habanero-honey mustard, pressed on ciabatta
provolone, onions, & bell peppers on a sub roll
pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, red onion, italian dressing, duke's mayo, lettuce, tomato, sweet peppers, & hot pepper relish on a sub roll.
guacamole, applewood-smoked bacon, wasabi-mayo, on toasted honey wheat
romaine in caesar dressing, crouton crumbs, parmesan, in garlic-herb wrap
house-made, using organic chicken tenders. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
we use grass-fed, organic beef. served plain; lettuce, mayo, or tomato added upon request. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
with ham hock
whipped cream
citrus chantilly cream & blackberries
ask about today's preparation
flat top griddled smash burger with cheese, onion, pickle, white bread roll
spicy tomato sauce, alabama white pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, peanuts, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
house cut fries with wisconsin cheese curds, brown gravy, green onion
crab salad garnish, old bay croutons
hickory-smoked pulled pork, pimento cheese sauce, jalapeños, black beans, chipotle crema, pico de gallo,
2 sliders, do chua (vietnamese-style pickled veggies), sriracha mayo, cuke, on mariebette rolls
romaine lettuce, parmesan, gluten-free croutons, meyer lemon caesar dressing
baby beets, turnip, bell pepper, asparagus, honied goat cheese, toasted almonds, italian vinaigrette
almonds, carrots, blueberries, feta, rhubarb vinaigrette
grilled hanger steak over mixed greens, pico de gallo, black beans, tortilla strips, southwest ranch, cotija
spring mix, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette, parmesan
romaine lettuce, parmesan, gluten-free croutons, meyer lemon caesar dressing
almonds, carrots, blueberries, feta, rhubarb vinaigrette
baby beets, turnip, bell pepper, asparagus, honied goat cheese, toasted almonds, italian vinaigrette
grilled hanger steak over mixed greens, pico de gallo, black beans, tortilla strips, southwest ranch, cotija
spring mix, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette, parmesan
served over rice, side of bread
kale, red onion, garlic-white wine sauce, parmesan, grape tomatoes
sweet-spicy soy, "everything" seasoning, fried rice, asian slaw
creole sauce, smoked cajun sausage, braised greens over cheesy stone-ground grits
mashed potatoes, brown gravy, demi glace,roasted turmeric carrots & brussels
romesco, asparagus, red onion, grape tomatoes
locally pastured, dry-aged beef, applewood smoked bacon & cheddar, on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, duke's may
twin oaks tofu, do chua (pickled daikon radish, red onion, carrots), hummus, sriracha mayo, cucumber, cilantro on crispy baguette
vegetarian patty on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, & duke's mayo
spicy breaded and fried chicken on mariebette challah roll, with dill pickles, "secret" sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato
turkey, slaw, gruyère, russian dressing on marble rye
8 oz locally pastured beef, braised collards, cheddar, "voodoo" sauce, spicy bayou mayo, habeñero honey
pulled pork, country ham, salami, gruyère, pickles, habanero-honey mustard, pressed on ciabatta
provolone, onions, & bell peppers on a sub roll
pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, red onion, italian dressing, duke's mayo, lettuce, tomato, sweet peppers, & hot pepper relish on a sub roll.
guacamole, applewood-smoked bacon, wasabi-mayo, on toasted honey wheat
romaine in caesar dressing, crouton crumbs, parmesan, in garlic-herb wrap
locally pastured, dry-aged beef, applewood smoked bacon & cheddar, on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, duke's may
8 oz locally pastured beef, braised collards, cheddar, "voodoo" sauce, spicy bayou mayo, habeñero honey
vegetarian patty on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, & duke's mayo
spicy breaded and fried chicken on mariebette challah roll, with dill pickles, "secret" sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato
egg, bacon, pesto, tomato, provolone on ciabatta
locally pastured, dry-aged beef, applewood smoked bacon & cheddar, on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, duke's may
8 oz locally pastured beef, braised collards, cheddar, "voodoo" sauce, spicy bayou mayo, habeñero honey
vegetarian patty on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, & duke's mayo
twin oaks tofu, do chua (pickled daikon radish, red onion, carrots), hummus, sriracha mayo, cucumber, cilantro on crispy baguette
spicy breaded and fried chicken on mariebette challah roll, with dill pickles, "secret" sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato
guacamole, applewood-smoked bacon, wasabi-mayo, on toasted honey wheat
provolone, onions, & bell peppers on a sub roll
turkey, slaw, gruyère, russian dressing on marble rye
pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, red onion, italian dressing, duke's mayo, lettuce, tomato, sweet peppers, & hot pepper relish on a sub roll.
pulled pork, country ham, salami, gruyère, pickles, habanero-honey mustard, pressed on ciabatta
romaine in caesar dressing, crouton crumbs, parmesan, in garlic-herb wrap
house-made, using organic chicken tenders. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
we use grass-fed, organic beef. served plain; lettuce, mayo, or tomato added upon request. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
with ham hock
whipped cream
citrus chantilly cream & blackberries
citrus chantilly cream & blackberries
whipped cream
whipped cream
citrus chantilly cream & blackberries
ham, mushrooms, caramelized onions, peppers, cheese, with your choice of homefries or cheesy stone-ground virginia grits
brioche French toast with strawberries, organic maple syrup
spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onions, peppers, cheese, with your choice of homefries or cheesey stone-ground virginia grits
white peppered sausage gravy & buttermilk biscuit
scrambled eggs, onions, bell peppers, pico de gallo in a flour tortilla, topped with cheese sauce. served with a house salad. add bacon or sausage +$2
served with bacon or breakfast sausage choice of toast buttermilk biscuit, or english muffin and a choice of homefries or cheesey stone-ground virginia grits
spicy tomato sauce, alabama white pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, peanuts, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
crab salad garnish, old bay croutons
pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
hickory-smoked pulled pork, pimento cheese sauce, jalapeños, black beans, chipotle crema, pico de gallo,
ask about today's preparation
tots, scrambled eggs, queso blanco, pickled jalapeños
romaine lettuce, parmesan, gluten-free croutons, meyer lemon caesar dressing
almonds, carrots, blueberries, feta, rhubarb vinaigrette
spring mix, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette, parmesan
locally baked by bread basket
organic maple syrup
with bacon or sausage & toast
with bacon or sausage & toast
house-made, using organic chicken tenders. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
we use grass-fed, organic beef. served plain; lettuce, mayo, or tomato added upon request. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
locally pastured, dry-aged beef, applewood smoked bacon & cheddar, on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, duke's may
8 oz locally pastured beef, braised collards, cheddar, "voodoo" sauce, spicy bayou mayo, habeñero honey
vegetarian patty on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, & duke's mayo
spicy breaded and fried chicken on mariebette challah roll, with dill pickles, "secret" sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato
egg, bacon, pesto, tomato, provolone on ciabatta
citrus chantilly cream & blackberries
whipped cream
ham, mushrooms, caramelized onions, peppers, cheese, with your choice of homefries or cheesy stone-ground virginia grits
brioche French toast with strawberries, organic maple syrup
spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onions, peppers, cheese, with your choice of homefries or cheesey stone-ground virginia grits
white peppered sausage gravy & buttermilk biscuit
scrambled eggs, onions, bell peppers, pico de gallo in a flour tortilla, topped with cheese sauce. served with a house salad. add bacon or sausage +$2
served with bacon or breakfast sausage choice of toast buttermilk biscuit, or english muffin and a choice of homefries or cheesey stone-ground virginia grits
spicy tomato sauce, alabama white pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, peanuts, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
crab salad garnish, old bay croutons
pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
hickory-smoked pulled pork, pimento cheese sauce, jalapeños, black beans, chipotle crema, pico de gallo,
ask about today's preparation
tots, scrambled eggs, queso blanco, pickled jalapeños
romaine lettuce, parmesan, gluten-free croutons, meyer lemon caesar dressing
almonds, carrots, blueberries, feta, rhubarb vinaigrette
spring mix, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette, parmesan
locally baked by bread basket
organic maple syrup
with bacon or sausage & toast
with bacon or sausage & toast
house-made, using organic chicken tenders. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
we use grass-fed, organic beef. served plain; lettuce, mayo, or tomato added upon request. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
ask about today's preparation
flat top griddled smash burger with cheese, onion, pickle, white bread roll
spicy tomato sauce, alabama white pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, peanuts, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
pulled pork, spicy mad hatter slaw, goat cheese, & bbq dipping sauce
house cut fries with wisconsin cheese curds, brown gravy, green onion
crab salad garnish, old bay croutons
hickory-smoked pulled pork, pimento cheese sauce, jalapeños, black beans, chipotle crema, pico de gallo,
2 sliders, do chua (vietnamese-style pickled veggies), sriracha mayo, cuke, on mariebette rolls
romaine lettuce, parmesan, gluten-free croutons, meyer lemon caesar dressing
almonds, carrots, blueberries, feta, rhubarb vinaigrette
baby beets, turnip, bell pepper, asparagus, honied goat cheese, toasted almonds, italian vinaigrette
grilled hanger steak over mixed greens, pico de gallo, black beans, tortilla strips, southwest ranch, cotija
spring mix, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette, parmesan
served over rice, side of bread
kale, red onion, garlic-white wine sauce, parmesan, grape tomatoes
sweet-spicy soy, "everything" seasoning, fried rice, asian slaw
creole sauce, smoked cajun sausage, braised greens over cheesy stone-ground grits
mashed potatoes, brown gravy, demi glace,roasted turmeric carrots & brussels
romesco, asparagus, red onion, grape tomatoes
locally pastured, dry-aged beef, applewood smoked bacon & cheddar, on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, duke's may
8 oz locally pastured beef, braised collards, cheddar, "voodoo" sauce, spicy bayou mayo, habeñero honey
vegetarian patty on mariebette challah roll with lettuce, tomato, & duke's mayo
twin oaks tofu, do chua (pickled daikon radish, red onion, carrots), hummus, sriracha mayo, cucumber, cilantro on crispy baguette
spicy breaded and fried chicken on mariebette challah roll, with dill pickles, "secret" sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato
guacamole, applewood-smoked bacon, wasabi-mayo, on toasted honey wheat
provolone, onions, & bell peppers on a sub roll
turkey, slaw, gruyère, russian dressing on marble rye
pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, red onion, italian dressing, duke's mayo, lettuce, tomato, sweet peppers, & hot pepper relish on a sub roll.
pulled pork, country ham, salami, gruyère, pickles, habanero-honey mustard, pressed on ciabatta
romaine in caesar dressing, crouton crumbs, parmesan, in garlic-herb wrap
with ham hock
house-made, using organic chicken tenders. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
we use grass-fed, organic beef. served plain; lettuce, mayo, or tomato added upon request. choice of fries, sweet potato fries, fresh fruit, or tater tots
whipped cream
citrus chantilly cream & blackberries
Hear from our valued guests
Amazing restaurant with amazing owners, workers, and most importantly food!! The staff there is incredibly friendly and welcoming and the owners do a lot of work to make this the special place it is as well as chatting with most of the guests who come in. Lots of unique and tasty dishes (highly recommend the hillbilly egg rolls) as well as some more traditional southern cooking. Would expect to spend $20-40 per person before tip, and it's well worth it!!!
Great food great people great place. Awesome beer selection. They're all awesome people! Rapture truly has stood the test of time. The menu is dialed in and has something for everyone. The staff is intelligent and professional. They also genuinely care about the guest experience so they work hard to keep the drunk bros out and respectable adults in. Also a fantastic option for late night wings. These thing are huge and delicious!
Excellent lunch with great food and awesome service. And we hear they have live muaic! If i lived in town, i'd be here every day!
Visiting the town for our anniversary and found this gem. Sissy the hostess/server/run the place type of lady was absolutely AMAZING! The food was in point, their gumbo was SO delicious. I swear I would drive 2 hours again just to come back here. The atmosphere was great, services was beyond amazing and food WOW! Totally a place to visit if in Charlottesville.
The food was fabulous, wine pairings were smart, and the wait staff was absolutely amazing.
My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of state and were very happy with Rapture! The service from the hostess stand was outstanding. Cecelia, the owner and hostess, is very helpful and personable. She’s the reason we decided on eating at Rapture. She asked us what we were looking for and even recommended other reputable restaurants in the downtown mall district. But since she was honest and respectful, we decided to stick with Rapture. It helps that the burgers smelled amazing!
Great atmosphere and great food. Also great cocktail: Lower East Side. Best riff on a Manhattan I've ever had!
I walked past this place assuming it would be littered with The End Is Near! and Repent Now! brochures and worse: a boozeless menu.
First off, our server, Amanda, was exceptionally amazing! There was outdoor and indoor seating, and we had an awesome time outside. The cocktails had names that were particularly eye catching and politically relevant. Needless to say the Mueller report cocktail had ingredients that had been redacted which made it an intriguing choice. I thought it was vodka based, but our server could neither confirm nor deny. Haha. You can check it out, and let the world know what you think. The stormy daniels cocktail and fried tomatoes appetizer were both great too. I tasted the pork chops with greens and black eyed peas and thought it was absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend a visit.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Food tastes great, atmosphere is chill, music is good, and the pool tables are awesome. Staff is always nice too :)
Common questions about Rapture Restaurant
Rapture Restaurant is located at 303 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States.
You can reach Rapture Restaurant by calling +1 434-293-9526.
Rapture Restaurant has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 695 customer reviews.
Rapture Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Rapture Restaurant features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Rapture Restaurant features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty.
Rapture Restaurant features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Rapture Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Rapture Restaurant features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Rapture Restaurant features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Rapture Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Rapture Restaurant features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Rapture Restaurant features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Rapture Restaurant features the following payments: Cheques, Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Rapture Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Rapture Restaurant features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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