Ralph Sampson's American Tap Room

This place has a really nice atmosphere. The food was delicious! The chicken sandwich was juicy and the brioche bun was warm and soft. Chili was chunky and full of flavor. My side salad was really fresh. My cocktail was the blueberry mule and I really enjoyed it. The staff is really friendly and so is the big guy himself. He didn't mind taking a picture with us. I will be back again and again. Can't wait to try their brunch menu.

Admittedly I came in with low expectations. I had looked at the menu and thought for the type of food the prices were high. I got the lobster Mac and cheese and my husband got the chicken and waffles. Both were outstanding and well worth the price. We lived in Boston previously and this is the most lobster I have ever gotten in a lobster Mac dish for a lower price too. My husband tried the house beer and he (as a big IPA fan) loved it. The servers were just lovely everyone there is so friendly and quick to help. We will definitely be back!

The food was good and tasty, but a bit pricey. The drinks were also pricey for the mixed drinks. It has a good atmosphere and upscale sports bar dining, but I would not recommend it as a weekend sports bar as drafts start at six dollars for domestic. Definitely a good one-time experience, but I will probably not eat here again as there are other affordable options around Charlottesville for a similar dining experience.

We enjoyed my young adult son’s birthday dinner on a not so busy Sunday. Fried calamari top notch and not a bit greasy and kale Caesar had just the right amount of dressing. Son enjoyed his burger, hubby his over sized meatloaf, and I my fish and chips. The fries have a liquid smoke flavor that put us off and my coleslaw served on the hot dish and chips plate which was not great. Beautiful atmosphere and friendly and helpful staff.