The Ridley

Located within The Draftsman Boutique Hotel near The University of Virginia, The Ridley is Charlottesville’s destination for high-quality American fare, local beer and craft cocktails. Our restaurant pays homage to Dr. Walter Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from UVA and receive a graduate degree from any major historically white public university in the South.

To see our menu, order online or learn more about our restaurants, please visit ridleyva.com.

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We’re looking for extraordinary people with heart, hustle and the guts to join us on our mission — to create memorable experiences in our restaurants by sharing delicious food and genuine hospitality with the communities in which we do business. If you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity, we’d love to meet you.

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