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    Duner's Restaurant

    4.1 (180 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crab Cakes
    Tiffany A.

    Went here for a dinner with six people on a Friday night (our brother and sister-in-law treated us!). What a cute spot this is. Lots of people dressed up and looking really nice, and the interior had a really cozy, southern, classic feel. From what I understand, they change their menu frequently, but also keep some flagships on the menu. For me, I tried their grilled pork chops with brussel sprouts and sweet potato. I don't think I'd ever had such a thick-cut pork chop on the bone - the flavor was really nice (had a nice, smokey chipotle BBQ-like sauce). The sides were nothing spectacular but both solid sides. My husband got the crab cake (his death row / last meal order) and he wasn't overly impressed unfortunately. Overall, I thought the food was very solid but nothing was mind-blowing. For a nice, more upscale dinner, this is a good option in the Charlottesville area.

    Mashed potatoes - very flavorful and delicious
    Brenda K.

    We had an early dinner. Our server, Sasha, was fantastic - attentive, but not hovering, and very knowledgeable about the food on the menu. We ordered the Rainbow Trout Stuffed with Oysters & Spinach, Basmati Rice, Shallot & Caper Brown Butter and also the Duck Breast with Malibu Carrots, Risotto, and Red Wine Gastrique. The risotto was not to my liking (too much cheese) so it was replaced with mashed potatoes, which were very flavorful and delicious. For dessert we shared the Flourless Chocolate Cake which was served with whipped cream, and crème anglaise with a raspberry sauce - loved this dessert.

    Crab cakes
    Andrew S.

    Came here for dinner and had a great meal. The complimentary bread was super soft and warm. I couldn't pass up on having some of it with the delicious butter. Our party of 2 started with the bruschetta, which comes as one big piece. It was full of flavor in every bite. I had the crab cakes and substituted the mashed potatoes for French fries. I especially loved dipping the crab cakes and fries in the tartar sauce. Fried crab cakes were good, but I think they would have been better baked or steamed. Service was fast and friendly. It was a full house on a Wednesday night, so I highly recommend making reservations. Décor here is pretty basic, but great service and food quality. One thing they could improve on is getting some lighting out in the parking lot. It's pitch black on there at night.

    To go fig appetizer With goat cheese and blackberries
    Annie B.

    Stopped into this cozy restaurant for an appetizer to go. I ordered a lovely fig appetizer that had lavender tones.... The goat cheese had a sweetness to it... The figs were absolutely amazing and fresh and the staff, while I waited, were very friendly and cordial

    Beef tenderloin and local carrot side
    Taylor R.

    We came to Duner's for the first time tonight and would definitely come back here again because everything was amazing. I will say that the decor kind of threw me off because I was expecting something more of a fancy dinner vibe based on pictures but honestly it wasn't a big deal that it was more of a cozy vibe. I would describe it additionally as a casual but nice restaurant if that makes sense. Aside from that, everyone was really nice, service was great, food and drink choices were not overwhelming and everything sounds amazing, and they have a great bar. For dinner we had the beef tenderloin, jumbo crab cakes, and a side of carrots. All of it was cooked to absolute perfection and the flavors all meshed well together. I'm a big crab cake person and loved them when I tried a bite from my husband. I opted for the tenderloin tonight though. We finished off with a flourless chocolate cake for dessert and off we went. I definitely recommend coming here and trying all of their amazing food.

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    Our airbnb hostess recommended this place and it was so good! Everything was exceptional. I loved the halibut the best.

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    Food was awesome. We both had seafood. Fresh and tasty. Service was very professional. Ambiance was very pleasant.

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    Over priced. Plain nothing special food. We prefer ethnic interesting food. This is just southern

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    Always good food and great service. Look forward every time we go for a special occasion.

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    W whine knows this is a gem. Locals love it as one of the few fine dining options out of town. Great menu and service. Cozy atmosphere.

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    Love this place. Food is delicious and service is great. Sometimes it's a little loud but always worth it.

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    Helpful advice on food choices. Excellent quality. Friendly people. Took pictures for our celebration

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    I walked in expecting Mexican and I got seafood.. Pleasant surprise! I ordered the fried shrimp…read morebasket and it was FABULOUS! I've been back several times and, for the most part, I order the same thing.. don't fix what ain't broke. It's consistently fabulous. I have tried the calamari appetizer and the fried oysters. The calamari was cooked perfectly. I wasn't a fan of the oysters, just because the batter was soft and I prefer a crunchy exterior to offset the soft oyster. Looking over at the seafood boil makes me jealous. It seems to be a family owned business.. the owners seem very involved and can be seen at the front of the house. Servers are friendly and attentive. The slights: there is a mix between fine (?) dining and fast (?) food... the atmosphere is nice, and I don't mind paper on the table for a seafood joint, however, the sauces come out in plastic tubs with the lids on, and there is no salt and pepper on the table. Glass plates, plastic cups.. that kind of thing. The menu is also of two extremes.. overly reasonable to overly expensive. Give it a try! (And never critique the fried shrimp basket, because I never want it to change! :)

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