Stopped here for lunch before heading up to Monticello, and it was fantastic! We really appreciated the historical setting, but the real star was the food. They serve a buffet of southern classics, with mains like fried chicken and pulled pork. Sides included black eyed peas, green beans, cole slaw and corn bread. It was all so delicious! They allow you to get your own for for the first go around, but seconds are served by the wait staff. They have limited seating due to the virus, but there are still plenty of tables. Its also worth checking out the grounds for the other shops and exhibits. This is a great place to stop and eat if youre in town.

Save room for peach cobbler & ice cream! Highly recommend stopping in after a visit to Monticello. They are only 5 minutes from each other. $18.xx for each adult all you can eat buffet. You will definitely get your moneys worth here! Youre shown to the buffet, grab your food, find your own spot at a table, eat, and your waiter will come by and ask what you want for seconds from the buffet and theyll grab it for you. Everyone is dressed in period clothes. The atmosphere is rustic and cozy. Bathrooms were very clean. This place gets busy, up to 500/day in the summer (although not so much this summer due to covid). After your wonderful filling meal be sure to walk it off by walking down to the general store, mill, and other out buildings. They have a few out buildings that are of the time period that you can visit. (Check with them to see if theyre open this season) They have a small gift shop where you can buy a BRICK OF TEA. Yes, like the tea at the Boston tea party. Highly recommend stopping in and getting a great meal.

The fried chicken in this place is cooked to perfection. Just like my grandma used to make it in the country when I was child. The food is overpriced and the menu a tad bit limited for my preference in a buffet, but overall it was a great meal. The draw for this place is the history. Some of the buildings are a couple of hundred years old, and they have kept them as they were in the period of the day. It is set back in a beautiful area with benches to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. And go check it out. Everyone enjoys it there.

The fried chicken and grilled chicken were AMAZING!!! All the food was awesome and the tomato stew was so delicious we had to get the recipe. Service and atmosphere was great!!! Our waitress Paulette was fantastic and funny with a warm hearted personality. We had a very busy weekend between pumpkin patch and apple picking and our oldest son had a little emotional moment while eating there and Paulette was very quick to try and cheer him up and bring him a cookie and some peach cobbler. Also he didnt have much of an appetite so she went out of her way to box up his food so he could have it later. She truly made the experience an awesome one!!! I would recommend asking for her as your waitress if you go there!

Great place to visit and have a bite. Surroundings are beautiful and full of history. The food taste as home made. The desserts are superb. A lot of parking spaces and shops to buy souvenirs, toy W for kids and antiques. Highly recommended.

Colonial themed building and staff. Dimly lit, not an issue for me and lends itself to the theme of being candle lit. If you have issues with low light, it may be an issue.Staff is amazing; very friendly and efficient. Buffet. The food is really good but is a bit limited in overall selection. They are known for their fried chicken and there is a reason they are, it is amazing.After your 1st run through the buffet line they will bring extras out to you at your table and take orders for more.Extremely popular spot especially on the weekends. Right around the corner from Carter mountain traffic sometimes be a pain.

Great place to stop on the way to/from Monticello. We came early for just a drink and were lucky enough to have the bar area to ourselves. Staff was very friendly and service was great. We didnt try the food, the only reason I didnt give 5 stars.

This is a buffet that has safety in mind. Gloves and masks required when going thru the line. Social distancing in the line and in the dining room. The fried chicken is AMAZING! Tried the Scotch John for dessert and it was good. Definitely an old fashioned dessert. Great place for lunch after visiting Monticello.

THE BISCUITS and CHICKEN!!!!! Oh my stars the food is so good reminds me of my grandmothers cooking. The staff was so nice. I like the new way of using gloves to serve yourself as well as the staff bringing you food. Ms. Tina was a great waitress!!!! Real country cooking

Small but Delicious buffet of Southern Fried Chicken, Grilled Chicken and bbq. Tasty cornbread and biscuits. Sides are green beans, coleslaw, beets, and the INCREDIBLE stewed tomatoes. But if you go up for seconds...prepare to be EMBARRASSED! Both the waitress or the staff at the front of the line will practically shout saying... ARE YOU GETTING SECONDS? Everyone will turn and stare like either youre too fat to get 2nds or you shouldnt even dare to get another helping.

Relocated 1700s Tavern and other historic buildings. We did not eat but had a drink and visited the 2 shops on sight. Nice history and the people were extremely pleasant.

Probably the best fried chicken I ever ate! The stewed tomatoes were sweet not savory and I liked that!The history of the tavern and surrounding buildings makes it more than just eating a meal!

We ate here on our way out of carters orchard today. The place was very cool and had lots of fun stuff to see with the kids. As for the restaurant itself, the food was great, especially the fried chicken. The staff was helpful, polite, and accommodating. Due some of the recent COVID restrictions having to only use every other table there was a bit of a line that formed outside, but we really only had to wait 10 or 15 minutes. Overall it was a great experience and we will be returning when were in the area.

Good food, fried chicken was amazing! Very friendly staff and very careful about following covid guidelines with their buffet.

We had lunch in the Ordinary. Southern cooking buffet style. A very pleasant experience. Servers were in costume and added to the atmosphere. The gift shop had a lot of nice items to choose from.

Great historic tavern with the best fired chicken anywhere. Great system with covid precautions. Food is classic with everything great but the fried chicken was well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive. The two shops were good to go through. Take a moment to walk the grounds.

Good food, friendly, welcoming staff. Short Buffet line but very nice offerings well presented under Covid rules. Table server would go back to Buffet and bring seconds and more. Nice historic atmosphere. Nearby General Store was very interesting as well.

Been a family favorite for over 75 years! I was excited to see my 5 grandchildren enjoying Michies General Store and restaurant as I did ... well a long long time ago.The food is not to be missed!This actually cost us less to feed the group than Golden Corral because the kids prices were so reasonable.Amazing historical site with fast friendly staff, super clean and delicious.Must wear a mask.Enjoy! History was never so delicious!

Warm hospitality! Delicious southern food! Friendly waitresses! Will share visit with family and friends! Look forward to a return visit!

We were surprised at how good the food was. We were expecting it to be more of an ok place for tourists to eat, but it is worth eating at.

Good Brunches and deeelish. Cant say enough good stuff. Wait staff is awesome! Scenic and catch the good ole timey stuff at their country store.

Wonderful place,takes you back in time. The staff is wonderful and the food is terrific! And scenic views and Carters Mountain apple orchard is right there !

Very tasty Southern fare. The management and staff did an outstanding job with all covid protocols. We felt very comfortable.

I have loved going here since the 80s when I first went with my dad. Now I take my children and try to make it at least twice a year. The atmosphere is so neat, the staff are so welcoming and the food is delicious!

What ISNT to love about this place. The colonial ambiance. The delicious food. The candy store. Im a little partial to this place because Ive been visiting there since I was young. Its beautiful.

Our family, 20+ people, have been going every October. this was year 50! 4 generations. always great, no issues with covid over bearing restrictions. the two smaller shops were closed, and alot of family activities but general store was open with the wine witch!

Went to the country store. Very unique gifts and lots of tasty items. Also, displays of antique items and collections.

We had a wonderful experience. The food is always plentiful and hot and delicious. The staff are attentive and friendly. We went in the age of Covid19 and felt very comfortable with the social distancing policies and gloves/masks they have in place. We love Michie Tavern and have every anniversary lunch there. We just celebrated our 41st.

Great meal! Historical setting. Outdoor dining with a view!

Nice place. Limited buffet but tasty items. Reasonably priced tourist spot. Covid concuous.

Even during these trying times the food was amazing and the trinkets and knick knacks are very well crafted. masks sure to check out the big multi level shop where they have locally sourced and crafted jewelry.

Incredible southern cafeteria style food - better than most that Ive had in the deep south!

Been going here with my family since I was an infant. All the buildings are beautiful and historic and, in the autumn, its just gorgeous. They sell fun souvenirs, great nostalgic treats and historical paraphernalia. Definitely something for everyone- dont miss it!

The food was amazing. The service was very sociable and kind. Prices were reasonable. Atmosphere is similar to a place in Columbus I loved.

Went there Sunday afternoon with a family. Got food and seated then was told rudely to move that we were in the wrong table. Finally got seated and everyones food was cold. Server did not come around much. Only saving it grace was the chicken at least tasted good even being cold.

Fun place to have 1800 fare..very curtious staff and welcoming. 2nd time to go.very enjoyable. Cute gift shops.

Great atmosphere exceptional staff. Owners checking our group to make sure we were being waited on timely

Good chicken and barbeque , biscuits.mashed potatoes and gravy. Green beans were ok but still 5 stars . Unique place to visit for lunch.

Nice little southern eatery attached to a cool period tavern. Food was pricey for a buffet, but good and plentiful. The biscuits and bbq pork were my favorite. Lollie our waitress was very nice. The gift shop had some cool stuff. The place is definitely catered more toward selling stuff than historic preservation. The staff seemed to know very little when asked about the house and just referred us to a paper and the posted signs. But wandering around the old tavern was pretty cool.

Excellent food!! Fantastic environment!! Youll be sorry if you pass them by.

Great every time. Hot fried chicken unique atmosphere

Great food, great atmosphere!! Family friendly. Wait staff attentive to everyone needs.

Were recommended this place and didnt really know what to expect but we enjoyed the whole experience. Its a small buffet with country cooking style preparation. They had delicious fried chicken, pork barbecue, string beans, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, beets, rolls and cornbread. Dessert was offered on a menu as an extra if you wanted it. There is also a gift shop and small tavern all in a historic log cabin that was moved there from another location. Very enjoyable!

Great food. Masks were required. Felt very safe and appreciated all of the work they put in to maintain social distancing.

This is the perfect place to eat if you are visiting Monticello. It is really close and has fantastic southern food, served buffet style. Everyone was super welcoming and friendly.

One trip across the Atlantic, several transfer flights, and a Lyft ride bought me here. I know many people who love this wonderful tavern for its most original buffet! I think the price is high for what they serve, but the ambience is astonishingly representative of the colonial era, I suppose that partially makes up for that. The fried chicken was definitely the showstopper with the peach cobbler. The former was definitely not like anything I had before in my native country. I ate so much roasted chicken, rabbit meat, grilled sardines, and fried salted codfish (Bacalhau). It was nice to have something deep fried and not from the ocean for once. The chickens surface had a nice dry crunch with a special flavor rich with spices and delicately coated with the right amounts of dough. The sizes of each chicken were humongous! I surmise that special practices in breeding Virginia chickens made them more palatable after consuming them! The peach cobbler I actually thought it was peach crumble or peach crisp (derived from apple crisp) because it was not as saturated as an actual cobbler. It felt a lot more like a pie than anything else in my opinion, which was good and even better with a scoop of fresh dairy ice cream. I could imagine turning the dessert into a warm mug of medicinal spiced peach herbal soup for the most resistant cold viruses ever.The other vegetables were really good too because they tasted fresh from the garden, but I did not care for them as much as I did for the chicken and the cobbler because they eclipsed them in taste! The gift shop had some cute merchandise especially the cups which I decided to buy to serve Porto wine to unsuspecting guests. Its close to the UV and Monticello which makes the location particular special. I am telling my friend at said university to try out this place because he has not found a good restaurant to dine at during his final years in graduate school.At the same time, I am also writing on behalf of my friend who actually came here in 2008 with his history class during a trip to Washington DC. I will start with his story right now. He and the entire class got sick not too long after arriving at DC, they were on their way to Monticello and Mt. Vernon, understandably everyone did not feel like eating anything and just wanted to go home to sleep. They met up with some of the costumed staff who invited everyone to try the fried chicken and peach cobbler. Although my friend like everyone else was initially unenthusiastic, he still decided to give the food a try after waiting for like 20 minutes (one of his friends suggested to him to at least eat a little bit). He actually forgot that he had the cold especially when trying the peach cobbler. When his appetite returned, he then had more of the chicken and the black eye peas. It was a good experience for him, especially since there was some secret ingredient that could temporarily short circuit the aggravating symptoms of a bad cold. I guess thats why the Tavern has been ranked first place this year in the statewide rankings?Por Isso, quando eu visito o estado de Virginia outra vez, eu voltarei a este local. Tenho que Dizer que é o melhor frango frito que já comi neste mundo enorme. Já sinto falto deste lugar. Toda vez me lembro de minha viagem à costa leste, esse lugar me vem à mente. Com cada membro da equipe tão simpatico e bem vestido, é dificil perder uma experiencia gastronomica especial. Com Isso dito, eles devieram filmar a telenovela morangos e acucar aqui.é realmente um lugar muito bonito e belo!

Love the historyLove the food and love the PEOPLE! HATS OFF THE CHEFS!

The food is awesome and can only be rivaled by the friendliness of the staff. If you want the best fried chicken in all of Virginia, this is your place !

We ate lunch at Mitchie Tavern and it was wonderful. The food was very good and the service was top notch. The 4 stores were unique and historical. We had a great time.

Took my daughters, visiting from Texas! Lovev the food, atmosphere and tradition.

Very historic. Very good buffet food, and they take many measures to keep the area clean and socially distant.

A stop you dont want to miss after visiting Monticello!! A step back in history. Fast and friendly service. And dont forget to shop at The General Store located at the end of the parking lot.

Went there for the yuletide dinner. It was a rainy night and it would have been nice if they had some kind of cover over the stairs. They ask you to wait there before being let into the restaurant.The buffet has sweet-potato casserole, yellow squash casserole, green beans, filling, red skin mashed potatoes, turkey and Virginia ham. I was hoping see some of their fried chicken.You sit on stools, which werent bad. The lighting was mostly candles, so it had an authentic feel. During the meal we were entertained by a few singers and musicians. All in period garb.Dessert was really good. The gingerbread with the bourbon sauce was very good.Overall I will go back to try their chicken. It was a nice experience.

Very family friendly and historic...and the down home southern fare is out of this world...especially the fried chicken and fabulous stewed tomatoes.

An interesting place for a buffet lunch which consisted of coleslaw, stewed tomatoes, blackeyed peas, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits and cornbread, barbecue and fried chicken. Everything was superbly seasoned and it was all you can eat. Drinks and desserts can be had for an extra charge. After lunch you can walk it off climbing the very steep hills (the restaurant and shops are snuggled into the side of a mountain) and shopping the cute shops along the way to your car. We spent an enjoyable early spring afternoon in the area.

Cute shops that we bought things at and closed buildings on the Sunday we were there.

Michie Tavern provides excellent food and service in this one of a kind historic property located 1/4 mile from Monticello. The fried and baked chickens are their specialty and may be the best in Charlottesville. The seasonal side dishes are also very good. It’s a buffet, so come hungry and eat all you can.The atmosphere and dining rooms give an authentic eighteenth century feel to the experience and there is a tavern upstairs. The outbuildings on the grounds offer many unique gifts and the views of Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains are superb.

Fantastic place to visit. Great atmosphere. Food was alright.

The fried chicken here is to die for. We drove two hours just to do curbside pick up and then had a picnic on the hill near the tavern. Social distancing is tough, its hard not having places to go and things to do, but the drive was a nice break from being inside and we were able to do a no contact pick up. I couldnt recommend this place more.

Great southern bbq in 18th century building.

Due to covid virus we ordered take out dinner for 7 from Michie Tavern. The call in order process was easy and we were told it would be ready at 2:15. We arrived at 2:15 and called and immediately a staff member brought out our order promptly. We live an hour away and did not check our order until we got home and it was perfect. Food is delicious and large proportions. We will definitely do this again. Please tip staff that brings food to the parking lot to help them through these tough times!

Enjoyed a great takeout meal today from Michie Tavern. Real Southern comfort food. Great fried chicken with all the fixins. The family dinner is a great value. Thank you MT for this service during the pandemic.

Good food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere.

The food was tasty even though we wished for more choices. Our server was very attentive and helpful.

Buffet was outstanding! The tavern atmosphere and period costumes were great!

Super nice staff, food was excellent. If your ever in the Charlottesville area give this place a try

Very good best meal Ive had while traveling

Did not stay to eat but got some things to keep know about travel.

We love this place! The history, the food and the service are stellar

Great period tavern! True to the 1780s era. Great staff, friendly people. You must experience this place for yourself.

If you love Southern cooking, dont miss this!

This like a history lesson and a meal in one place. The staff are dressed in period attire and are very friendly. The food is not what you would usually get at other restaurants but, it tasted very good. It is a serve yourself buffet and when your plate gets empty the staff will bring you more. I paid a little more than what I am used to spending for a meal but, I really enjoyed it. You also get a nice view of Charlottesville from the restaurant.

Best fried chicken ever and they have a great system in place for infection prevention as part of the covid response.

I have eaten there for almost 50 years. The seasonings and recipes for food offerings have not changed through the years. Even with the Covid 19 protocol, the service and dining ambiance was perfect. Did I mind the drive from Hampton to experience a taste of Colonial fare, not one bit !!!

Very cozy atmosphere with some really good food on the buffet

The best fried chicken! All the food is excellent.

As a fellow Michie I can officially endorse Michie Tavern (But then again I am a bit biased). Michie Tavern is a very fun experience. Its hard to beat eating good county cooking while sitting next to the fireplace in a historic tavern. The staff were very polite and the food was great. The buffet is a little on the pricey side but you are paying for the experience. It was also fun visiting the mill nextdoor.

Real good food. Simple, southern fare. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The only downside is their very limited hours (11:30am-3:00pm). It is self-serve buffet style and since we arrived just 15 minutes before closing, we could have been offered the last scraps of the day, but we got a full offering of fresh food with no pressure to hurry through and leave. Well done, Michie Tavern!

Been here many many times. Delicious home cooked food and beautiful historical setting.

If youre visiting Monticello or even vaguely in the area, dont pass this by! The buffet menu consists of simple Southern favorites, done perfectly. The fried chicken really is that good!! Flavorful, crispy, and juicy. For dessert, try the peach cobbler a la mode, because the homemade vanilla ice cream is divine.You cant beat Michie Tavern for food, ambiance, or value!

Nice environment. Food was okay. Buffet style old school southern fare.

Absolutely an excellent opportunity for lunch in a historic atmosphere. Staff was superb in offering me fantastic service. Meal was great too.

Normally open only during the day, I was there in the evening for a private party. The food is southern comfort food, consistent with 1760s fare. The fried chicken and pulled pork are both excellent. The fired chicken is amongst the best Ive ever had. Also available are beans, black eyed peas, beets, corn bread, and biscuits. There is also a small range of beer and wine. I strongly recommend.

Great food. great service. great people. Eat here now.

Im only sorry it only lets me give them 5 stars, the restaurant and staff were AMAZING at every end of the spectrum.

Very disappointed with the lack of professionalism from obviously overworked hostess and by our waitress, a rude comment was made about my sisters plate of food. Food was way overpriced. I doubt i will come here again anytime soon.

I wasnt impressed. Its meant to be old southern style cooking. Like your grandma would cook it, but they must not have had a grandma who could cook as good as mine. I didnt really like the feel of the place either. There were some cool shops next to it though.

My family and I have been going to this restaurant for decades and always love the experience Today was no exception, the food was excellent and the service was exceptional!

Food was good, but the experience is worth the trip. Cool history visit.

Great food and very fun atmosphere. The service was excellent, and they were very kind and helpful with the many young children in our group. It was a perfect glimpse of the past. We loved walking around after lunch and exploring. The cute shops were an added bonus.

Great food! It feels like you take a step back to the 1700s when you go in. Will totally be returning!

Cant begin to explain how much my boyfriend and I love this place!

Unique Atmosphere. Loved the historic feel and history of this place.Food was very tasty.Loved the service.Beautiful location.Ty

This place beautiful and the food is excellent!!!

The price is worth it! Foods are so delicious especially the chicken. One of the best. Ambience will take you to 80s. A great place to eat when you are visiting monticello.

Great food , ambiance of old tavern was perfect....

The fried chicken as well as the baked chicken was sooo tender and juicy. The stewed tomatoes were delicious and the peach cobbler is to die for. If youre in Charlottesville stop by Michies Tavern. You wont be disappointed!

Nice to experience a part of history, adorable tour guide. The food was good and filling. I liked the fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, and especially the corn bread. The service was excellent, bringing you seconds, thirds, or even fourths if you want. I had a fourth helping of the cornbread, what can I say, it was that good.

Good dry wines. Beautiful patio and grounds.

The food was AMAZING!! Melt in your mouth biscuits and cornbread, mashed potatoes and gravy, and fried chicken! They have other options, too, but I did not have any room left for those or dessert, sadly. The service was phenomenal as well. We were greeted as we walked up the stairs. The door was opened for us by the hostess and the process was explained. Ms. Ashley waited on us and was absolutely delightful!! This is a MUST VISIT on any drive through Charlottesville!!