What an experience. By myself on business. Bar was full, or so I thought! Danny cleared a spot and…read morehad me seated in less than a minute. Which is also why, unfortunately I don't have pictures. This place is so on point with service. Danny making the drinks and his oyster shucker getting it done quickly to the back of the house bringing out my lobster bisque. Oysters were spot on. But the bisque. One of the best flavors. To Danny's credit I asked about the clam chowder or the bisque. He said they were both great but very different. Off his description I chose the bisque. OMG! With my issues I need to be safe and this was so good. The food, the environment, but most importantly the service was great. If you are here, sit at the bar and hope that Danny's there and in charge. He gets it.

Small restaurant with ample sitting outside. We did not have reservations but able to get outdoor…read moreseating. It is under a tent with fan blowing for hot weather. I got the clam chowder to start. I was not use to the sourness of the chowder. It was like someone squeezed too much lemon into the chowder. Not a lot of clams either. I would not say that is a New England Calm Chowder. For entrees, we got the Rockfish and fried oyster Po' Boy. The only miss on the Rockfish is the corn. They were not sweet at all so do not match well with the clams. The fried oysters Po' Boy has a generous portion of oyster and fries. The dipping sauce was really good with the fries. Only miss is the pickle onions is really sour. To end the night, we had the key lime pie. It is a good ending to the night. Interestingly, I had sour tasting in all my food.

Happy to have another seafood boil restaurant in C'ville, especially after Red Crab closed. I'm…read morehappy to report that this restaurant is actually BETTER than Red Crab was, with lot of delicious options. We got an order of crab fries, a boil bag, a fried oyster basket, shrimp po boy, and grilled chicken with rice and vegetables. Everything was delicious and the service was great! A fun spot for a special occasion - though you need to make sure you wear the bib aprons! Decor is still the same as when it was Plaza Azteca, but it works!

Hidden gem in Charlottesville. Was here in vacation and craved a seafood boil. Super impressed with…read morethe food we ordered. Reasonable prices for what you get. Ordered the family boil, Cajun pasta with chicken, and shrimp po' boy with Cajun fries. Everything was delicious. We compare to west coast boils and this was excellent! Servers were kind and helpful. Place was clean and comfor

I had dinner at The Ridley several months ago, and then again last week. Both times my experience…read morewas incredible. Food is exceptional, and service is attentive. The shrimp n grits are amazing. I suggest you go have a meal there, because it's worth it. Alexa

The restaurant had a nice ambiance and everyone was friendly. We came for drinks, but the bar was…read morefull, so we sat at a table. The food was okay.

An exceptional dinner. The subtle addition of lime in what…read morewe ordered made the difference. A need to "go back to" place. Couldn't have been more pleased.

We were excited to try this restaurant because the photos looked beautiful, and the menu photos…read morewere equally impressive. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to our expectations. They start you off with complimentary fish ceviche and tortilla chips, which was a nice touch. The guacamole with fried pork belly was good, although it could have used a little more seasoning. We ordered the Grill Texana, and this was the biggest disappointment. The steak was a poor cut, not very tender, and lacked flavor. It definitely needed more salt and seasoning. The chicken was very dry, and the shrimp were also lacking flavor. Overall, the entire dish was underwhelming. The ceviche we ordered was just okay and not particularly memorable. The carne asada tacos were also just average. The margarita was fine but nothing special. Overall, we were disappointed with the food. The restaurant looks inviting, and the photos certainly create high expectations, but unfortunately, the flavors and execution of the dishes we tried did not meet them.

I live in Los Angeles and dine out frequently. Visiting Charlottesville to see my son who is an…read moreathlete at UVA and I wanted to take him to a "nice" dinner after a big competitive day. First of all, I love the speakeasy style "alley" entrance of this restaurant. No signage and you'll walk right by the alley if you're not careful. Very cool. Second, once you're inside, the custom cocktails are amazing and the food is delicious. You order "tapa style" for the table to share and it all comes out as it may. I like that a lot, and it keeps dinner engaging and interesting. I enjoyed the chorizo and chickpea crostini, as well as mushroom crêpe and the beef tenderloin. My son's favorite dish was the pork belly. The simple salad had a tangy vinaigrette and was refreshing. Instead of cauliflower augratin, I was really envisioning a cauliflower scallop (potato) style dish, which I think Chef should consider. I feel if the cauliflower was scalloped and integrated with the cheese and cream in a way that would melt in your mouth, it would be more delectable. this was my second time here and I would come back again and again. I really love this place. Five star experience!

One of my favorite spots for a date night in Charlottesville. It's a small place, but we've been…read morelucky enough to grab a couple of seats at the bar most times we've stopped in. Cocktails are rotating and seasonal, but one of my all time favorites was the peach whiskey sour made with local peaches, and a coconut jasmine (gin?) drink that was the Dealer's Choice option. For a light app, I really enjoy the goat cheese and fennel. The ambiance is cozy and upscale, and the staff is incredibly attentive and knowledgable.

Went tonight with my daughter who is a total foodie! The…read moreservice was very personal with our server knowing every detail. The managing partner also came by our table very casually and friendly- I just googled their bios and its very interesting. So I wasn't sure I would like everything we ordered- I only wanted the beet salad. It was amazing!!!!!!! We also had the dip trio which I liked the hummus best with yummy bread. My daughter, her friend and her mom LOVED the calamari and said it was light and delicious. Lamb kebob was tasty. Desert chocoholic was scrumptious and the lemon granita was light and interesting with homemade cotton candy that we laughed looked like ratchet barbie hair but tasted so light. Absolutely delicious!

The good: The Manti dumplings, service, and cocktails…read more The bad: The market fish. Stay away from it. Worst fish and shrimp I've never had.

Delicious food, great service, beautiful ambiance. We arrived just before closing but still got…read moreseated and served without any rush which was wonderful.

AMBIANCE We came in with reservation for a dinner with…read morefriends one evening. The place is easy enough to get to and we found parking luckily on the street. We strolled in, gave our name for reservation, and were swiftly seated in the back of the restaurant behind the bar area. It was a comfortable setting for dinner with most of the dining room in a pleasantly quiet a bit dark in a warm way but good enough for conversation and relaxing atmosphere for chilling out. FOOD We started with the housemade rosemary focaccia bruschetta ($14), and were recommended to order two servings for our table of four... so we did. About 10 minutes later, the appetizer arrived and the focaccia was a nice way to begin the meal, and was surpised it wasn't pre-cut but it was fine to cut it at the table with the cheese and share...it tasted good but was not especially remarkable for what you'd expect (forgot to take a photo) For our entrées, we ordered the grilled branzino ($39)...a bit overly oily for me, the fish of the night ($39), coastal tagliatelle ($28), and spaghetti pomodoro ($23). The dishes were solid portion and generally enjoyable. I suppose I expected more of a WOW that I didn't get from the menu options or the service...probably didn't help we were seated next to a large and very loud group in the back. Overall, the food was fine and satisfying, though nothing stood out enough to make the meal especially memorable. We skipped dessert. SERVICE Service was acceptable and kept the meal moving, but it did not add much to the overall experience... Overall, this was an okay Italian spot with a comfortable ambiance and a solid selection of dishes, but it did not quite deliver the exceptional food or memorable experience expected from a well-raved restaurant that others had hyped up. I personally wouldn't visit this spot again in the area for Italian food, knowing that there are spots nearby with warmer service and more interesting menu options....so this rating is relative to those spots.

Really appreciated their expansive GF menu. Prices are high…read morebut quality is good. Service is attentive.

Food and service was great! Burger was juicy, the chicken parm was tasty. Server was super nice and…read morevery prompt, we never had to wait on anything. Restaurant itself was clean and comfortable. We'll definitely stop in again!

This was our second visit to Maya, and it continues to deliver…read more The meals are well thought out and tasty! The staff is incredibly polite, friendly, and knowledgeable. We are in a booth in the bar area this time. The sound was chill with guests relaxing at the bar engaging in conversations. We arrived before 6 pm and were able to order the $20 fried chicken dinner. It was like a country fried chicken with ham gravy and two sides. Very tasty and definitely a full size meal. We also had the trout, which was the thickest piece of trout I've ever had, and it was perfectly prepared. It also came with two sides, and I ordered the shaved brussel sprouts and roasted fingerling potatoes. Terrific!! Maya is a must do.

Great local restaurant serving southern cuisine in Charlottesville! The food was delicious and I…read morereally enjoyed the appetizers - especially the fried green tomatoes. I wished there were slightly more carrots on the heirloom carrots appetizer but I liked it overall. For entree, I got the cornmeal crusted fried oysters with my choice of 2 sides (Brussels sprouts and broccoli) - it was exactly what I wanted after a days hike at Shenandoah. The waitstaff were friendly and we were able to sit out on the patio since it waa nice early summer day. If I'm ever in Charlottesville Virginia again, I can't wait to come back here!

Tried Burtons on the recommendation of the hotel we stayed at and had a wonderful experience that…read moreevening. My wife and I were warmly greeted and seated upon our arrival. Our server Elle was welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable on the menu and attentive throughout our stay. Restaurant features a full bar with seating as well as tables and booths behind the bar area with a relaxing stay at home ambiance. The food topped off the wonderful experience. I highly recommend the fried cauliflower which complimented my Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest glass of beer . Both the California Chicken Sandwich was juicy and well seasoned while The Prime Burger was cooked to perfection and well portioned. Topped off with a couple of cappuccinos to end the experience. Overall a great restaurant serving delicious, well portioned and reasonably priced food and staffed with exceptional customer service focused team members. Definitively with a visit.

We had an excellent experience at Burtons in Charlottesville!…read more Jessica was our server and was absolutely fantastic--friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. She really made the experience enjoyable. I also want to recognize Lyndon, the manager. He was incredibly welcoming and clearly takes pride in making sure guests have a great experience. The combination of excellent service, great management, and delicious food made this visit stand out. Jessica and Lyndon are both a huge asset to the Burtons team. We'll definitely be back!