If you go to Monticello....take time to visit Michie Tavern...Lot of history and a great place for lunch. If you are looking for a menu don't go...if you like Fresh Fried Chicken, Vegetables, BBQ....don't miss Michie Tavern. Good food...a little pricey...great friendly service. Take time...More

Very nicely preserved old tavern. The fried chicken lived up to its reviews. Moist, crispy and never ending. Your server keeps bringing refills of whatever you ask for. A little pricey but worth it for the overall experience. The biscuits were also excellent.

This tavern is worth the visit. An authentic place with tons of history. take the tour and then eat at the Ordinary buffet next door. Beautiful views when you look out from the porch towards downtown. The staff are delightful. All dressed in colonial costumes...More

Big tourist attraction. They move hordes of people in pretty efficiently. It's old-style food offered buffet style. Food was down-home good but not wonderful or sophisticated. Servers are pleasant and will bring you seconds and thirds. After we ate, we really enjoyed meeting Carl at...More

I have been to Charlottesville so many times but never ate here. The people were very nice and attentive. Fried and Baked Chicken, BBQ,Green Beans, Beets,rolls. The food was yummy but just not my cup of tea!

on our way to Monticello we stopped at Michie's out of curiosity. I did not give it too much attention... could look like a tourist trap. But in fact the restaurant is a simple but delicious buffet! the fried chicken and the grilled chicken with...More

Yummm. It's not often that we can sit on a porch in the comfortable breeze in a picturesque surrounding all the while enjoying lunch like with all your favorite Grandma-type food served buffet style. Fried chicken, baked chicken, pulled pork served with Cole slaw, green...More

Interesting atmosphere. Efficiently gets a ton of people into the restaurant and well-fed. Limited menu but everything tasted good. Left completely stuffed. You can take a walk around Old Colonial shops and trails when done. Price was good. Service was friendly. Recommended.

Buffet is AMAZING, best fried chicken I have had in a long time and great sides, great place for families...

We learned the tavern was moved in 1925 from another location. It's basically cafeteria-style as when you walk in you grab a plate on a tray and proceed through the buffet. Then you choose a seat. It felt rushed as we were hoping to use...More