Hamiltons' at First & Main Menu

Introducing the Menu at Hamiltons' at First & Main

Located in the heart of Charlottesville, Hamiltons' at First & Main invites diners to experience a dynamic menu that highlights modern American cuisine. Each dish is crafted with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that elevate traditional flavors into extraordinary culinary delights.

• Signature Dishes: Don’t miss the exquisite swordfish with sundried tomato pistou, a favorite among guests. The crabcakes also receive rave reviews for their rich taste and perfect texture.
• Appetizers: Start your meal with their delectable spring rolls, which set the stage for a memorable dining experience.
• Decadent Desserts: The homemade Lobster & Crab Tortellini and locally grown apple pie have left patrons yearning for more.
• Atmosphere: Cozy and inviting, the restaurant's decor complements its culinary offerings, making it ideal for romantic dinners or gatherings with friends.

Each visit promises not only exceptional food but also warm, attentive service. Hamiltons' is truly a hidden gem worth discovering!

House Specialty Cocktails

• Our Top Shelf Margarita

  Herradura Reposado tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup

  US$14.00

• Albemarle Fizz

  Hendricks gin, Chambord, lime juice and a splash of soda

  US$14.00

• Apples and Oranges

  Troddenvale Sparling Cider, Orange Bitters, a Splash of Woodford Reserve Bourbon, with a Raw Sugar Cube and Orange Twist

  US$12.00

• Sicilian Dirty Martini

  Bombay Sapphire, Dolin dry vermouth, caper berry and caper brine

  US$14.00

• Rum Cocktail

  House-infused Mt. Gay rum, fresh lime juice and golden cane syrup

  US$14.00

• Dark Horse

  Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Carpano Antica Formula, Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters

  US$14.00

• The Optimist

  High West Double Rye Whiskey, Cocchi Vermouth di Torrino, Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters

  US$14.00

• Stubborn Born

  Bombay Dry Gin, Courvoisier, Angostura Bitters, Fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

  US$12.00

• Divot Stomp Old Fashion

  Catoctin Rye Gin, Fee Brothers Orange Bitters, Muddled Fruit, Ginger Beer

  US$12.00

• The Petulant Saint

  Birichino Pet Nat, Saint Germain Elderflower, Lemon and Lavender Bitters, Raw Sugar Cube

  US$12.00

• Cannella Negroni

  Fourth Handle Gin, Barolo Chinato Cocchi, Mazzura, and sumac bitters

  US$16.00

• Ragged Branch Flight

  sample of three bottled in bond whiskeys: Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon, Signature Bourbon, and Rye Whiskey

  US$20.00

Beers

• Featured Microbrew on Tap

  US$7.00

• Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale

  US$5.00

• Devils Backbone Vienna Lager

  US$5.00

• Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale

  US$6.00

• Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout

  US$7.00

• Bold Rock Virginia Apple Cider

  US$5.00

• Parkway Get Bent Mountain IPA

  US$6.00

• Bitburger Premium Pils

  US$5.00

• Hardywood German Style Pils

  US$5.00

• Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier

  US$8.00

• St. Bernardus Prior 8 Abbey Ale

  US$10.00

Sparkling Wines

• Albemarle Ciderworks Jupiter's Legacy Cider

• Troddenvale House Cider, VA

  US$45.00

• JP. Chenet Pinot Noir Rosé, FR

• Terre Di San Venanzio, Prosecco Superiore Brut, IT

• Birichino Petulant Naturale Malvasia Bianca

• Thibaut-Jannisson Brut n.v., Monticello, VA

  US$50.00

• Laherte Freres Extra Brut Rose de Meunier, FR

  US$80.00

• Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne, FR

• Francois Martinot Bistrotage Rosé Extra Brut, FR

  US$100.00

• Perrier Jouet Belle Epoche Champagne, FR

  US$195.00

Blush / Rosé

• Montevina White Zinfandel, Amador Co., Ca

  US$30.00

• Scala Gaglioppo Rosato, Ciro, IT

• J. Mourat Rose, FR

  US$35.00

• Vinudilice Rose, Sicily, IT

  US$70.00

White Wines

• Marc Kreydenweiss Pinot Blanc, Alsace, FR

• Cuilleron Marsanne, Chavanay, FR

• Le Facteur Vouvray Sec, FR

  US$50.00

• Domaine Finot Verdesse, Isere, FR

  US$75.00

• Boundary Breaks Riesling, NY

• Chateau du Coing Muscadet Sevre et Maine, FR

  US$50.00

• Stinson Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, VA

• M. Langlois Coteaux du Giennois, FR

  US$55.00

• Von Winning Sauvignon Blanc, GER

  US$60.00

• Chateau Jean Faux, Bordeaux, FR

  US$75.00

• Ryan Patrick Naked Chardonnay, WA

• Talbot Kali Hart Chardonnay, CA

• Maillet Macon Verze Bourgogne, FR

  US$60.00

• Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay, Napa, CA

  US$75.00

• Christophe Camu 1er Cru Chablis, FR

  US$95.00

• Maison Guillot-Broux 2021, Pouilly-Fuissé, FR

  US$75.00

• Kings Family Roseland, Monticello, VA

  US$65.00

Red Wines

• Saint Cosme Syrah, Cotes-du-Rhone, FR

• Domaine Finot Syrah, Crozes-Hermitage, FR

  US$70.00

• Duperray Pinot Noir & Gamay, FR

• Glen Manor St. Ruth Red Blend, VA

  US$75.00

• Robert Sinskey Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, Napa, CA

  US$70.00

• Lemelson Thea's Selection Pinot Noir, Willamette, OR

  US$80.00

• Vincent Gaudry Les Garennes Pinot Noir, Sancerre, FR

  US$130.00

• Parent 1er Cru Pommard, FR

  US$275.00

• Domaine Rolet Rouge Tradition, Arbois, FR

  US$50.00

• Finot Freres Persan, Isere, Savoie, FR

  US$65.00

• Les Lunes Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, CA

• Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA

  US$70.00

• Stags' Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA

  US$85.00

• Quietud Tinta de Toro Tempranillo, SP

  US$50.00

• Yohan Lardy Cru Chenas Beaujolais, FR

  US$65.00

• Raul Perez Ultreia Mencia, Bierzo, SP

  US$50.00

• Fatalone Primitivo Riserva, Puglia, IT

  US$75.00

• Birichino Saint Georges Zinfandel, Sonoma County, CA

  US$60.00

• Ridge Geyserville Zinfandel, CA

  US$75.00

• Mas des Chimeres Nuit Grave, Terrasses du Larzac, FR

  US$55.00

• Domaine du Banneret, Chateauneuf du Pape, FR

  US$95.00

• Early Mountain Foothills, VA

• Chateau Fonplagade Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion, FR

  US$135.00

• Chateau Palmer Alter Ego 2017, Medoc Bordeaux, FR

  US$185.00

• Merryvale Profile, Napa Valley, CA

  US$235.00

• Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet 2012, Stag's Leap District, Napa, CA

  US$525.00

• Tyrus Evans Red Blend 2021, Columbia Valley, AVA

• Peter Franus Zinfandel 2019, Napa Valley, CA