Dining at The Clifton
Savor Seasonal Dishes and Local Wine at Our Charlottesville, Virginia Restaurant
Enjoy the natural beauty and plentiful bounty of Virginia wine country are celebrated at every turn. Our 1799 restaurant and Copper Bar feature the hotel’s mid-century detailing and views of the surrounding countryside.
In addition to our signature 1799 Restaurant, guests may dine and socialize in the Library, a comfortable yet sophisticated space that is saturated in rich hues with book-lined and art-filled walls, our Wine Cellar with private entrance, the exclusive Chef’s Counter in the kitchen, and on the outdoor seasonal patio.
Hours
Breakfast Daily:
7:00am - 10:30am
Sunday Brunch:
11:30am - 2:00pm
Lunch Hours:
Monday - Friday
11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner Hours:
Monday - Sunday
5:30pm - 8:00pm
*Dinner reservations are required including in-house guests, reservations are not guaranteed day of.*
Copper Bar
Award of Excellence
Honored by Wine Spectator for six years running: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Meet Our Executive Chef
Matthew Bousquet
The Clifton’s culinary team is led by Michelin-starred executive chef Matthew Bousquet. Before joining The Clifton team, Chef Bousquet owned and ran the acclaimed Mirepoix Restaurant in northern California. Bousquet incorporates his classical French training while working with local Virginia products.
The Clifton has a large cultivated garden at the culinary team’s disposal, as well as wild herbs, fruits and vegetables on our 100-acre property. The property is a foraging haven for chefs. And Bousquet and his staff take full advantage of what nature has yielded when planning the menu for 1799 Restaurant.