Best Cozy Restaurants in Luray

We've heard of C&O for years, in the same hushed tones reserved for family secrets and arcane initiations. It's a must, a Charlottesville icon. It's dark and glorious and defies definition or explanation. Go, you Charlottesvillian. Don't ask or argue. Just go. Having been for our first time, I can safely say: we get it now. My fiancee and I had reservations Halloween night. We were ushered past gas lamps and a thick door into a dreamscape of candles, oak paneling, and thoughtful, talented staff (all in coordinated ghostly wedding apparel). We were given a corner table in a downstairs bar teeming with delicious smells and happy regulars. This place is clearly redolent in happy memories and good history. We split house bread, superb cocktails in last-century coupe glasses, steak chinois and duck confit gnocchi that was delicious beyond worss. C&O felt transportive, something special, magical, and meaningful, like a church or hidden garden. The place it holds in the hearts of Charlottesville makes complete sense now. I cannot recommend C&O more highly.

First time at Mockingbird and was not disappointed. Our server, Shelly, did an excellent job and also created a custom drink. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was hot and delicious! Crab dip was yummy and the salmon was a big hit for my husband. Overall an excellent experience and will be back.

Best view in town! Food and drinks are amazing and they have lots of gf options! Love everything about it. Great staff, food and service.

Enjoyable dinner. Food was delicious. Waiter and Manager were very attentive.

The Chop House Bistro was the perfect place to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary!! The service was great, drinks were amazing, and the food was delicious! We both had salads and I had the scallops and my husband had the ribeye. Everything was wonderful. I would like to mention that they were very careful and accommodating as I have a gluten allergy. We plan to dine there again when we are back in the area.