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Inviting eatery turning out hamburgers & many craft beers in a brick-walled space with a patio.
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Address: 212 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 979-9944
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Citizen Burger Bar
Phone. (434) 979-9944 ; Location. Downtown Mall 212 East Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 ; Hours · owner – Andy McClure.
Citizen Burger Bar – Visit Charlottesville
Amenities · Citizen Burger Bar · 212 E. Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 · (434) 979-9944 …
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100% grassfed beef. Large beer selection + 10 rotating taps. Vegan + veggie options. Voted best sports bar. Voted best burger.
Reviews
Charles The Third
Super nice place! Only sad thing is that they don’t have sweet tea. Love there burgers! We come every year after heading back from the homestead, super nice place with really nice decorations and layout. Highly recommend the salmon burger thing as that’s what I got and it was so good! The fact they brand there special burgers with an actual brander thing is so cool! You can watch them do it at the counter because of the super open layout. Great place!
… moreAlexandria Nichole K.
We were in Virginia Valentines weekend staying at the Omni and this was close by. So glad we waited 30 minutes. Our food was amazing. I built my cheeseburger and it was cooked a perfect medium rare!!! The restaurant was clean, a little noisy.. yet great service!! Added bonus malt vinegar on the table for their amazing hand-cut fries !
… moreJessie Carty
Cool looking burger joint in downtown Charlottesville, VA. We opted to eat outside because the weather was great. The service was decent but our fries were forgotten, which was probably a good thing, since the custom burger and grilled cheese we got were pretty pricey.
… moreWesley Fryer
I was on a mission to find the best burger in Charlottesville, and Citizen Burger Bar came up as the top pick—and wow, it absolutely lived up to the hype. Everything about our visit was fantastic.
The star of the show was the Citizen Burger itself: stacked with fresh, flavorful ingredients and topped off with a crispy fried pickle that was a delicious surprise. I swapped out the fries for onion rings, and it was totally worth it—perfectly crispy and packed with flavor.
The location couldn’t be better—right in the heart of downtown Charlottesville, on the pedestrian mall full of charm, energy, and people-watching. It really captures the vibe of the town and the university.
One huge bonus: they’re extremely dog-friendly. They brought out a big bowl of cold water for our two pups without us even asking—such a thoughtful touch!
My wife ordered the beet salad and loved every bite. We also appreciated the cold bottle of water left at the table to keep our glasses topped off—small detail, but it made the whole experience feel that much more relaxed and attentive.
From start to finish, this was one of the most enjoyable dining experiences we’ve had in a while. Great food, awesome atmosphere, and top-notch service. Highly recommend—easily a five-star spot!
… moreThe star of the show was the Citizen Burger itself: stacked with fresh, flavorful ingredients and topped off with a crispy fried pickle that was a delicious surprise. I swapped out the fries for onion rings, and it was totally worth it—perfectly crispy and packed with flavor.
The location couldn’t be better—right in the heart of downtown Charlottesville, on the pedestrian mall full of charm, energy, and people-watching. It really captures the vibe of the town and the university.
One huge bonus: they’re extremely dog-friendly. They brought out a big bowl of cold water for our two pups without us even asking—such a thoughtful touch!
My wife ordered the beet salad and loved every bite. We also appreciated the cold bottle of water left at the table to keep our glasses topped off—small detail, but it made the whole experience feel that much more relaxed and attentive.
From start to finish, this was one of the most enjoyable dining experiences we’ve had in a while. Great food, awesome atmosphere, and top-notch service. Highly recommend—easily a five-star spot!
Cherie koerber
Great atmosphere, great food, great service. Whats not to like? I ordered a beet salad as id decided upon before our visit. My date ordered a burger, no pun. When I tried his burger, I wished I’d ordered one also. Local, grass fed. So good. We also shared sweet potato fries. Thick cut, delicious.
… moreEdward Oates
On a cold winter evening, we found this restaurant close to the Jefferson theater. The indoor seating along the mall was great for people watching and taking in the snowy sights. Once we were seated, our server was very attentive and personable.
The beer selection here is impressive and has a huge selection of draft and bottled beverages.
She got the Stone Pilsner and I got the Union Jack drafts.
The burger selection is endless- but we opted for the special house Citizen burger, and I got a side of mushrooms.
The fries were amazing! The truffle fries even more so- highly recommend the upgrade.
The burgers were huge! The burger itself was cooked to our preference, the cheese was melted perfectly, and the toppings were on point. I have never seen a fried pickle on top of a burger before, but understandably so- there wouldn’t be much room to fit it in there!
All in all, highly recommend this place and really want to go back and try the salmon BLT!
… moreThe beer selection here is impressive and has a huge selection of draft and bottled beverages.
She got the Stone Pilsner and I got the Union Jack drafts.
The burger selection is endless- but we opted for the special house Citizen burger, and I got a side of mushrooms.
The fries were amazing! The truffle fries even more so- highly recommend the upgrade.
The burgers were huge! The burger itself was cooked to our preference, the cheese was melted perfectly, and the toppings were on point. I have never seen a fried pickle on top of a burger before, but understandably so- there wouldn’t be much room to fit it in there!
All in all, highly recommend this place and really want to go back and try the salmon BLT!
Abrar Ahmed
A wonderful spot for gourmet burgers. I had The Hotness burger here and it was AMAZING. I could taste the quality and freshness in each ingredient: the grass fed beef, brioche buns, and fries freshly cut each morning. Even the cheese is local.
Outstanding service by our server Hollan who was very friendly and attentive as well. Great start to the year!
… moreOutstanding service by our server Hollan who was very friendly and attentive as well. Great start to the year!
Gabby
This place was great! The food was delicious and our server, Mike, took great care of us. The atmosphere was a bit loud (music + open kitchen) but the food makes up for it. Highly recommend the truffle fries! Also including decor from their bathroom
… moreWill Matthei
Service was quite slow, even without a wait and multiple open tables it took over 25 minutes for two burgers. The wait wasn’t due to the fries being freshly made as the preheated tin cup they were in was the only reason they weren’t cold. The Steakhouse burger was subpar, “no pink” means charred and the onion straws were basically nonexistent. Do not make this your primary plan on Main Street.
… moreKenny Campbell
If you’re looking for a great high-quality burger, this is the spot for you! The Steakhouse Burger was delicious, and the beef was cooked just right and not overly greasy. I got a custom burger with the garlic aioli, which I’d definitely order again. The sides, especially the sweet potato fries, hit the spot. The location is on the main strip, and has outdoor seating.
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