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    Deen’s Bistro

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Michael T.

    What a neat little gym in Charlottesville! The owner is wonderful, friendly and just a delightful person to be around. We had the euro and chicken bowl special, which is a bit of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, rice with a white sauce and a red sauce that are unbelievably delicious. If you're in 29 N. hydraulic area and looking for a fantastic quick delicious meal please stop in Do not be persuaded by the prices as one bowl is two meals

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    Lewis W.

    This seems like a mom and pop place, so I give lots of leeway in my review. However, I wasn't a big fan of their seasoning (it was mostly salt) and it was a bit pricey (but what isn't today). The combo with rice bowl was quite ample, but again I thought everything was a bit over salted. This could clearly be a personal preference thing, so take that with a grain of salt . As to service, I ordered at the counter, they were very nice, and everything was served quite quickly. The store was clean and bright, so lots of credit for that as well.

    Chicken and rice bowl with red and white sauces lettuce and cucumbers.

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    Really good fresh food. I'll come here again. Spicy chicken sandwich was homemade and not a frozen patty.

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    5 months ago

    Great food!!! We ordered take out for a team lunch and it was soo yummy. The food was still warm and crispy. Thanks for a great lunch!

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    9 months ago

    Best fried chicken in Charlottesville and reasonably priced. Go get some! The deens double was also good and the potato wedges...delish!

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    1 year ago

    Excellent food. Very generous portion. Service was superb. Can't wait to try the chicken.

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    1 year ago

    The food is so so good!! The fried chicken is fresh and so crispy!! I can't wait to try the burgers!

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    Great food and services. The fried chicken is freshly fried and will definitely come back!!!!

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