The Ridley
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A modern Southern restaurant designed around the idea of inclusivity.
Located within The Draftsman boutique hotel near The University of Virginia, The Ridley is Charlottesville’s destination for high-quality American fare, local beer and craft cocktails. As one of Charlottesville’s Black-owned restaurants, our restaurant pays homage to Dr. Walter Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from UVA and receive a graduate degree from any major historically white public university in the South.
02/12/2026
Valentine’s Day Weekend is here at The Ridley ♥️✨
Celebrate your Galentines, Valentine, & the long weekend with our 3-course prix-fixe menu.
Available this TODAY - Monday.
3 Courses | $45 per person
February 12th - 16th
Save 20% at The Ridley. 🥂✨
Available in-store or online through January 9th.
Use code RIDNEWYEAR or show this post to redeem.
11/26/2025
Try ’em before they’re gone… For Good. 💚🩷
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to They Ridley for our limited-time cocktails.
Available through Sunday, November 30. 🫧👑🧹✨
11/19/2025
Thanksgiving at The Ridley 🍂
Join us this Thanksgiving for a delicious buffet that feels like home, without the cleanup.
Thursday, November 27
✨ Brunch | 7AM–12PM | $25
✨ Dinner | 2PM–9PM | $35
Reserve your table today and let us take care of the rest.
📍 Click the link in our bio to book now!
09/04/2025
Dine with us this week and save 20% !
07/04/2025
We’re celebrating all weekend long with 20% OFF! 🍽️ Come dine in or order online and make the most of your 4th with us🥩🍷
02/11/2025
❤️ Valentine’s Weekend at The Ridley! ❤️
Join us for a special 3-course Valentine’s dinner from Thursday, February 13th – Sunday, February 16th and savor dishes made to impress. 🍽️✨
🥂 Want to elevate the evening? Add a bottle of Carmel Road Pinot Noir for the perfect pairing.
Click the link in our bio to reserve your table today!
02/07/2025
Game day just got better at The Ridley! 🏈🍻
It’s the biggest football Sunday of the year, and we’ve got the wing specials to match!
Whether you’re watching from the bar or grabbing a wing platter to-go, we’ve got you covered:
✨ To Go – 30 Wings for $50 (served with celery, carrots, and your choice of blue cheese or ranch)
✨ In House – 10 Wings for $12 (available until halftime!)
02/05/2025
✨ Restaurant Week Continues at The Ridley! ✨
Missed out on C-Ville Restaurant Week? No worries—we’re keeping the flavors going with Thompson Restaurant Week! 🍽️🔥
Now through Sunday, February 9th, enjoy our 3-course menu for just $35—because one week of unbeatable dining just wasn’t enough!
📍 Click the link in bio to book your table!
01/16/2025
Three-day weekends mean one thing at The Ridley… BRUNCH! 🍳✨
Join us Saturday, Sunday, AND Monday as we honor MLK Day with three days of our signature brunch, paired with $6 Bubbles 🥂, Bloodies 🍅, and Beer 🍻.
Make your reservation today - click the link in bio!
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1106 W Main Street
Charlottesville, VA
22903
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 10pm |
| Friday | 7am - 12am |
| Saturday | 7am - 12am |
| Sunday | 7am - 10pm |