Very good service, nice atmosphere. Food was good. Liked everything. We had prime rib and scallops.

Went there one day last month. I was never greeted by anyone. The waiter just sat me at the bar without even asking if I wanted a table. I ordered a beer and while sitting there looking at the menu no one ever came to acknowledge me and offer me anything.. I got up and left.. The Ambiance was nothing exciting. The place had little business that night. I went back again to give it a try. A lady sat me and was asking me what I wanted to order. I told Id take a glass of wine to start and will look at the menu. When she brought the wine she asked me again what I wanted to order. I told I hadn't looked at the menu yet. I noticed that 2 tables were filled and the rest of the place was empty. She really pressed me to order food.. I ordered the Prime rib. It arrived and was utterly disappointed in the quality and way it was cooked. It was mushy and under cooked. I ate a little of it and then left. I never have felt so rushed at any restaurant before this one.. Needless to say, I will never be back nor would I recommend this place to anyone.. read more

It's great steak prepared well. The service was not bad, but a little more of a friendly attitude would've been welcomed. We're all have our good days and our bad days. The atmosphere was down home with a repeat clientele. But wow, what a streak! read more

It's an old school steakhouse, but really has seen better days. Needs a full refresh inside, and the food is mediocre.

I had a nice steak cooked exactly as ordered. The Key Lime pie was fabulous. My son enjoyed his lamb chops. read more

Aberdeen Barn - Steak - rare topped with blue cheese and a baked potato. - Steakhouses Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

One of the best restaurants in Virginia. Get the Prime Rib and you'll be back every week.

I do not know how this place is still in business! The interior looks like you stepped into a time machine and popped out in an Austin Powers movie, and the food is absolutely inedible. The only thing we could eat was the French onion soup. Everything else: escargot, scallops, and prime rib (came out in a literal pool of blood) AND the sides of onion rings were disgusting. I'm embarrassed to say what we paid to dine here. The prices are absolutely INSANE for the terrible quality. Take my advice and go literally anywhere else in Charlottesville other than here. read more

Old school steakhouse. Went with our nephew and his girlfriend. Waiter was prompt friendly and funny. Good steaks off the beaten path in Charlottesville. read more

We loved every bite at Aberdeen Barn! Our server James was wonderful and took care of our every need, even splitting a few shared plates in the kitchen for us to make service seamless. We had a group of 7 so we shared a few salads & appetizers. The oysters Rockefeller & barbecue shrimp were our favorites but the escargot and crab cake were also very good. The steaks were cooked as ordered and were flavorful. Sautéed mushrooms and creamed spinach were basic but good and all of the desserts were amazing, we tried 5 of the selections. Overall a fabulous meal and we will definitely be back! read more

Delicious food, great ambiance, and excellent customer service! Shout out to Derek! He was a great server!

My wife and I absolutely love Aberdeen Barn. Food was very good--cooked exactly as requested and the baked potatoes were outstanding!

I'll give a 2 because the food was decent. The service was atrocious. Word of advice, leave your political opinions away from the table. I ordered a baked potato and asked for just butter, and the server thought it was the right time to say all toppings are served on the side, bc they are still "kinda following covid" and then went on to say she was vaccinated and the only reason was bc of the owner and that otherwise she wouldn't have done it bc " everyone has their time to go" Despite the fact that we didn't ask for her opinion, explain how toppings on the side follow "COVID protocol"??? My wife got a salad. They didn't put the dressing on the side? Or did the waitress just use this as an excuse to share her beliefs. I'm trying to have a nice dinner with my wife - what an incredibly inappropriate time to make that comment. She also has no idea if I am an anti vaxxer or scared to death of COVID (I'm neither). This isn't a review about COVID. I really don't care what you believe or if you still want to wear a mask or whatever. But for a server at a restaurant to dump that on us when I'm trying to have a nice dinner....I DO NOT CARE WHAT YOU THINK. She also went on to tell us that gluten free food was disgusting......we ordered nothing gluten free. Another comment out of completely nowhere Incredibly ridiculous. Would never even consider going back. read more

The service is perfect, ambiance is old school/rustic steakhouse. The fare, however, is so bland it's reminiscent of hospital food. For the price point it's absolutely not worth it. read more

Awful meal. Nothing positive to say about the food. Great service and love the setting, but tereiable food.

Came here for Father's Day dinner, following the post COVID reopening. Our group of 4 had two orders of prime rib and two orders of crab cakes. The prime rib was excellent as usual, and I have been coming here for 10 years. This is what you want to get when you come here! The crab cakes are also very good, and are a little different that the MD style I am used too. Please note that the prices have changed due to the current market conditions (aka prices have gone up). Took me a little off guard since I was the one that volunteered to pay in advance but it is what it is. We missed the salad dressing tray too, but I imagine that isn't allowed with the current restrictions . Overall a great meal on a special occasion and we were glad to be able to come. A lot of other reviews mention the dated decor. For me this represents nostalgia of the great steakhouses I ate at as a kid with my parents. If you don't like it don't come. This is classic American ambiance that is authentic and can't be manufactured. read more

Ribeye was cooked to perfection, melts in your mouth like butter! Beer and wine were tasty. Chocolate cake desert was perfect ending to a delicious meal. Didn't quite understand the pretzel rod/ "bread stick" thingys with cold cheese. Everything else was great! read more

Food is really good But they add a 20% MANDATORY TIP! Are you kidding me??? We usually add 30% but not now!!!! Won't be back!

Great steakhouse. The Aberdeen barn was great I love the interior and the staff was excellent. I could tell we were going to have a good experience. The food was delicious and the baked potato was just as I liked. The bar was well stocked and had a wide selection of drinks. Our wait staff was a seasoned waiter and knew just how to attend to our needs. Can't wait to try them again. read more

Don't let the looks fool you the food is great. We were traveling and we're told to try it. Prime rib was awesome. Salads and sides were great. And we are very picky eaters that eat out all the time and I can tell food was great. Very flavorful and staff was awesome. Very old steakhouse feel. Decor is very old school look from the old days. But trust me food is great. read more

Wow this is something like throw back decades.. This place needs a restaurant rescue!! Dark, dank, expensive -- the meal has No Flavor - no water no butter for baked potato, forgot our appetizer - just as well less to pay for. Don't walk run away!!! I can make better steaks and provide an updated atmosphere. Go 1/2 mile and you will find nice places to eat. read more

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Place was a trip back to the 70s/80s if you are into that decor. Ribeye was pretty good but why were mashed potatoes $3 more and they weren't even all that great? Maybe fix that. Overall, not bad, not great, just kinda in the middle. Albeit, don't know of anywhere else better in Charlottesville. read more

Ok I'm not really sure what to say about this place. My coworkers had been here in the past and said they loved the steaks. I don't eat steak but whatever I'll find something to eat. Well, from the moment you walk through the door it's like you stepped into an old-school steak place from 1974. Some people call it "rustic" but no, it's just very dark and old. Anyway, if you can get past the interior decor the food is not terrible. The salad is basic iceberg but not bad. All my coworkers had steaks and as usual claimed they were delicious. I had the fried shrimp and honestly I can't really complain about them. And they actually have cappuccino which is pretty rare in Charlottesville. The service was very good so no complaints there. Now all this isn't cheap. So perhaps the only way this place has actually changed since 1974 are the prices on the menu. I guess if you're ok with a dark, old woody restaurant with decent food you'll be ok here. If you're looking to impress someone or looking for something cosmopolitan look elsewhere. read more

I don't have a lot to say because not a lot needs to be said. I ordered a medium ribeye, 65$ and it did not taste like a $65 steak. Outback's steaks taste better than this. The ribeye just tasted like wood. It was cooked medium but for some reason the taste was just not good. It's crazy they call themselves a steakhouse at all; let alone Virginia's finest. If you eat here chances are you will overpay. read more

Oh oh OHverrated and overpriced. You can spend the same money in DC or Richmond and have a very special meal. The tables are jam-packed as tight they can get them and still wedge diners in. Sure, sure, cloth is nicer than paper (or was nicer, pre-panic), but at these prices I want fine dining memories, not a somewhat upscale steakhouse. The food is acceptable, if you don't mind getting round instead of sirloin. Preparation and presentation were also acceptable, but nothing made me light up. I don't mind dropping a few hundred on a family get together, but a little magic makes the bill a joy to pay, right? That's my problem with the Aberdeen and the town it lives in; snootiness with nothing special to back it up. read more

As a local we have a lot of great restaurants in Charlottesville. This one stands out if you like a great steak or prime rib. They know how to age and prepare great prime rib. Service is great too! A Charlottesville tradition for a reason - they do it right! A local's secret - have your prime rib grilled like I did - fantastic and unique. If you want to impress a lady, friends or business associates - the barn rocks! read more

Aberdeen Barn - Best prime rib in Virginia! - Steakhouses Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Amazing! Great service, great food, great atmosphere! Don't expect this to be fancy by today's standards if you do you will be sorely disappointed but this is certainly a must try. The old school very classic barn atmosphere makes this place great. The service is fantastic and isn't constantly in your face but everything you could want and need is thought of for you and at your finger tips. The lobster bisque, escargot, prime rib and surf and turf we had were all delicious. The cheese dip with the breadsticks is also pretty good. Highly recommend you make it a point to eat here, worth every penny. read more

Aberdeen Barn - Delicious! - Steakhouses Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Food and ambiance was fabulous! Our server Derrick was incredible and really made our night super enjoyable. Highly recommend checking this place out!! read more

This is a steak joint. Don't even think of ordering anything else, and keep your cholesterol and high blood pressure meds handy. All four of us had the prime rib - I think that's what you're supposed to have here. Rolls and baked potato come with dinner and that's about it. Veggies are a special order. Everything was quite nice, although well short of fantastic. By the way, this is an old people's place - you won't see many people under 60 here. We had a bottle of Argentine cab to go with our dinner and we all left happy. Decor/Ambiance - 4 STARS (leathery, dark & beefy) Location - 5 STARS Service - 4 STARS (solicitous, perhaps too much so) Food - 3 1/2 STARS (quite nice, but missing that something extra) read more

Aberdeen Barn - Steakhouses Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

A LARGE group of us have been eating dinner here at least four times a year for many years, so we're regulars, and they take good care of us when we come. Aberdeen Barn is an old school steakhouse, dark interiors with a lot of wood... like a barn. The food is also done in a kind of old school way... in a way that was good back in the day, but hasn't kept up with newer methods, seasonings or style of presentation. It's still good, but it's not contemporary and not fancy, but the prices are! It's kind of a Charlottesville institution, so people are likely to recommend it if you're looking for a steakhouse there. Ask for James to be your server. He's nice and efficient. Good not great. read more

We're from out of town and selected Aberdeen Barn based solely on open table ratings - it was excellent! Driving up we were a bit worried - it's not in the cute part of town, it's by the highway between the budget chain motels and a gas station. From the outside it looks cute but dated. Once we were inside that was all forgotten. The ambiance is rustic, charming, romantic, dark. We took off one star for ambiance because it was almost too dark - our middle aged eyes struggled slightly with the menu. LOL. We started with the house special clams casino and they did not disappoint. There are lots of other apps we would have loved to try as well! My husband had the prime rib - he ordered the standard cut and it was the thickest, juiciest cut of prime rib I've ever seen. I can't even imagine what the thick cut is like! I had the lamb chops and they were amazing. We finished with the chocolate lava cake - not that we had room for it but the sweet was a nice finish to a rich meal. Wine list and service were also excellent. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I recently revisited the Aberdeen Barn. We had eaten there 32 years ago. We were back in the area and we wanted to see if it was still as good as we remembered. My husband enjoyed his steak which was cooked as he ordered it, and I enjoyed the fried shrimp which were large and not overly breaded. Both meals were tasty. Shrimp is served with coleslaw. Our servers were very pleasant and responsive to our requests. While there is certainly something to be said for continuing to do what you're good at, it would be nice to update the menu. The bar has limited spirits and limited cocktail choices. It's very traditional. Beer is available by the bottle. I did not evaluate the wine list. The interior looks the same as it did 32 years ago. The bench seat springs were pressing into my back and I had to move around to find a comfortable spot. It's very dark inside - almost depressingly so. I feel the prices are very high for the simplicity of the meals. Side dishes are basic and limited. Having had many dining experiences in the last 32 years, made this experience not as impressive as it was when we were younger. I understand that steak and seafood are not inexpensive, but for this price, there are many more interesting options in Charlottesville. read more

Aberdeen Barn is very underrated. We chose to forgo our dinner plans & come here instead on 4.8.23 for our anniversary & it was the best decision. Our waiter, Drew, was amazing. He gave excellent service with top notch hospitality. I don't eat steak but I opted to have the princess cut steak, and it tasted amazing. Everything about our dinner was top notch. From the onion ring's appetizer to the molten lava cake! The ambiance inside was lit by candlelight & soft lighting. This place is a hidden gem! Check this place out, you will not be disappointed! If we lived in the area, this would be our go to. read more

The people were nice, but the food left much to be desired. While everything was cooked well, there was just no seasoning on anything. We got filets and my husband got a lobster tail; the filets were cooked correctly, but no flavor other than the natural flavor of the meat (I put salt on it and it helped) and the lobster had a odd taste but again no flavor. For a side I went with the "barn potatoes" which were large potato wedges, again NO flavor; I took one taste and stopped eating these. There were some onion rings served on the side of the steak and if they were house-made I could tell the same cook made the batter for those, because again NO seasoning. The breadsticks at the beginning of the meal I highly recommend not even trying because you will choke from how dry they are. There are dinner rolls that are fine, likely a frozen item popped into the oven. I did enjoy the flourless chocolate cake that I ordered for dessert, but I was told that is not house-made. The female owner was very nice and helped us pick a decent wine. The server was personable. Decor was very dated, but somewhat nostalgic and seemed to be clean. Unfortunately the quality of food for the prices at this spot just aren't in line. read more

Solid but not great prime rib. Service was good. I really appreciate the 70's throwback nature of the place but feel the prices should be lower given the decor. That said, the quality of the food was high so I understand the pricing. The prime rib could have been cooked (and definitely seasoned) better. Food was not good enough to overcome the atmosphere. I'll be back but it will be a long time. read more

Aberdeen Barn - Extra thick prime rib. - Steakhouses Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Great service and fancy decor, however the food was lacking. The sides were very small- I literally got two pieces of broccoli and five fries. Those were the two sides. The side salad was alright, not the freshest or the fanciest. Bread was also just meh. Not stale but not fresh either. I was looking forward to the steak but it did not live up to my expectations. I expected the meat to be much more tender and more delicately prepped but it was just average. The wine was really good though and so was the dessert. Loved every single bite of the key lime pie! Our server was very professional and attentive to our needs. read more

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The location and atmosphere are a little odd here. To me, it felt like this place should have been called a pub rather than a steakhouse. Regardless, they have a good prime rib and fast, friendly service. Listen to your waiter and get the prime rib. This is by far the best cut here and you get a huge portion. My brothers were struggling to finish their plates and they are all impressive eaters. Their other cuts and dishes weren't really worth the price despite receiving decent portions and their sides are only average, if that. The waitstaff had a team approach to waiting our table resulting in quick and attentive service. One of the waiters kept coming back to egg on my brothers to finish their food and he made the experience really fun. Food: 3 Value: 3 Service: 4 Overall: 3 read more

A warm, traditional atmosphere, the Aberdeen Barn is a throwback to old-school steakhouse dining. Boasting a menu chock full of beef selections, it takes pride in the quality of its prime rib. With sizes from the princess cut to the extra heavy cut, it is a sight for the steak aficionado. Prior to the meal my server brought me warm bread and pretzels sticks with a Wisconsin cheddar cheese. The cheese was quite tasty. The bread however was lukewarm. That should have been a sign that they have a problem gauging heat... I chose the regular cut prime rib with broccoli and barn potatoes for dinner. Cooked to perfection, my steak was indeed delicious. It was tender and moist with just the right amount of flavor, cooked to the perfect temperature (medium). The broccoli, however, was cold, having clearly been steamed and allowed to sit. The barn potatoes, which is a baked potato quartered and deep-fried, were rather bland and tasteless. A good bit of seasoning would have gone a long way with the sides. Overall it was a pleasant dining experience. Yet, it was not the "stellar" experience I was expecting. It was good but I would not go out of my way to dine there. Hence the average rating. read more

So basically this place sucks. I've been here twice and both times have been equally disappointing. The steaks are okay but everything else is just awful. Somehow even the sodas are gross. Overly sweet with little to no carbonation. I ordered the surf and turf with a baked potato and side salad ($55), my husband order the 9oz filet ($40) add on Louisiana style fried lobster tail ($24) with a baked potato and side salad, and we got a side of mashed potatoes ($7) for our son. Our steaks were cooked exactly how we ordered them but unfortunately flavorless and both of our lobster tails (broiled and fried) were so over cooked, it was like trying to chew up burnt rubber. I don't know how you can screw up a baked potato but they did.. i don't know if they were undercooked or what but they were just plain gross! It's kind of crazy they charge so much for the entrees and if you want a side of mashed potatoes, it's an EXTRA $3... for mashed potatoes.... My son liked his mashed potatoes but they charge so much for such a small side! $7 for basically an oversized ramekin of mashed potatoes. My husband enjoyed his dessert, Orange cream sickle cake ($10) and unfortunately my dessert absolutely disgusting, strawberry shortcake ($7). They must prepare it ahead of time because the shortcake was basically all mush. Would give zero stars if possible. Would not recommend this place too anyone read more

Aberdeen Barn - Mushy strawberry shortcake. NOT GOOD - Steakhouses Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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We slipped in last night right before closing and the staff (while probably ready to wrap it up for the day) were so welcoming and accommodating, serving us with genuine hospitality, warmth and continual smiles. Beyond that the food was spectacular! Being from NY and accustomed to great food, I would come here to get Prime Rib over many of the spots in NYC. It was PERFECT! Even the salad was good and I am not a huge, salad person. Loved it so much and if my son doesn't go to UVA, I will find a way back!!! read more

The Cville legend of Prime ribs. The restaurant itself has been opened for years. I got the privilege to go there with a good friend who also works there so she ordered for us :). We got crab cake, but ordering prime ribs is a MUST. The au jus is so delicious that when i packed my left over i asked for au jus home too :) :) read more

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