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    Duner's Restaurant

    4.0 (182 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    DUNER'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brussels Sprouts
    vivian r.

    Had to come back and say Duner's is still delicious. The Brussels/spinach mix is still the best. But this time I tried the beef stew soup option...so so good!!! Would totally order that again.

    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.

    Mashed potatoes
    Bailey S.

    Food, vibes, and service were all top-notch! A little on the fancier side so perfect spot for date night.

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

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    Greatly improved since the last time we were there. Much friendlier/attentive service and really good food. Dessert was fantastic.

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    The food is well prepared and tasty. everything is very good. The Margaritas are delicious and hit the spot!

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    Always to notch food. Interesting mix of top tier food in a relatively casual setting. Food and service are terrific.

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    Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. We loved every coarse of our meal, great wine and beer selection!

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    Food was delicious--fried oysters appetizer, seared duck breast with risotto entree and coconut cake for dessert. So so good!

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    Frye’s Famous Crab Cake

    4.5
    (67 reviews)
    90.2 mi

    Almost a year in and several visits later we have tried everything on the menu except the cakes…read more(I'm not a dessert person ) I love crab cakes, but I honestly can't remember the last time I ordered one in VA because it's always been a disappointment. Their original spot in Manassas was forever on my list to visit, but it was just never on the way. SO happy this is open close to home! No doubt, the best crab cakes I've had in Virginia. Besides the crab cakes, we also liked the shrimp. The fish and the wings were just fine, but nothing exceptionally special in our opinion. Don't skip out on the hush puppies! Our first visit last summer we came at 5pm and thought we'd be fine getting a table for 3- it was the very last one. I guess depending on the day and time it can get packed!! The wait was longer than I expected, but understandable considering how busy they were- it seemed like everyone showed up at the same time. Vibes were good, their music playlist was great. After that first visit though, we just always pre-order online.

    Frye's is definitely a good place to go to get an excellent crab cake. I mean, if this is what…read moreyou're "famous" for, it better be good and it is. The crab cake is not full of breading and filler like a lot of crab cakes, so I was happy with that. I got the "Goliath" crab cake platter, which came with hush puppies and a side, and I paid the extra $2.50 for the seafood salad. The hush puppies were cooked perfectly and were pretty tasty, a little sweet like I prefer them, and also pretty filling. I was a bit disappointed in the seafood salad since the dressing that is used overpowers the taste of the imitation crab, which is what I wanted to taste. I love the sweetness of the crab, but didn't taste it at all. Overall, I was happy with my food but I can't say I will eat here very often as my meal was $42 without including the tip, and for one person and a meal that barely filled a to go box it's a bit much. However, if I crave a crab cake sandwich, I will stop in again and try that.

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    Tonic

    4.2
    (97 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    High end creative food with a not pretentious vibe. The miso maple salmon and the grilled pork chop…read morewith hominy and crimini shrooms are my fav mains. Multiple layers of flavor and all the right textures. Visually appealing on the plate as well. Solid cocktail list here. I'm a big fan that they go old school with a hot toddy. The applejack brandy added to that is a nice touch. Service is excellent here. Prices reasonable given the quality of the dishes. Will be back the next time I'm in town for sure. Take out orders here https://orders.cake.net/11301553 Reservations via Resy.

    Walking up this place has great ambiance, perfect for a first date. The indoor seating was closed…read morebut the outdoor seating was great. The menu was quite promising. Ordered a cucumber chamomile gin and tonic, which left something to be desired. We started with the blackberry salad which on the menu said it also included avocado but there was none on the salad-despite this the salad was great. Our mains were good but not great. The biggest issue I found here was despite our server being very nice while ordering she NEVER checked in on us after anything arrived, never refilled waters either. So although she was nice the service was not good as there were times we wanted to order something else and one of the entrees didn't arrive as it was ordered but our server never checked in. All things considered I think I would only come here to grab a salad or appetizer.

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    Marinated mushroom open-faced sandwich, trout rillettes, on the patio
    Marinated mushroom open-faced sandwich, trout rillettes, on the patio
    Crispy potatoes with Aleppo pepper ricotta, preserved lemon, and mushroom powder
    Crispy potatoes with Aleppo pepper ricotta, preserved lemon, and mushroom powder
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    Duner's Restaurant - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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