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!

The food was good - but nothing to really rave about. The portions were huge though! The shrimp…read morethat came in my Po' boy sandwich were all Jumbo sized (see pic) and the Bang-Bang Sauce was very tasty. The service was excellent, though. I took away 2 stars because of: (a) PRICES - not very affordable. and (b) ENVIRONMENT - they were playing "urban music" with a lot of bass SO FREAKING LOUD, it was downright uncomfortable. The music just did not mesh with the "Cajun" theme whatsoever. I don't really foresee me coming back unless they lower their prices AND tone down the music.

What a delightful spot for dinner and a drink or just a drink. It's a tad hard to find since it is…read morein an alley, but once you find it, you're in for a very special evening.

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.

Fantastic service and excellent food. I have been here twice now near closing and each time the…read morestaff has been great. Instead of being rude or annoyed about me being in so late they've been welcoming. The bartender was kind enough to remember my name even though we met once. Very welcoming staff and they represent the restaraunt and community well. Audrey the bartender was fantastic. Her energy is great and really made my experience great.

We recently visited this restaurant for my daughter-in-law's birthday and unfortunately left very…read moredisappointed. The wait staff was extremely slow and did not seem familiar with the menu. Several of the kids' meals came out with incorrect sides, which should have been a simple detail to get right. The calamari was very greasy, and two of us ordered steaks with the bone marrow butter. We could not taste any bone marrow flavor whatsoever, and both steaks were overcooked. My daughter-in-law ordered the lobster roll at market price, which ended up being around $38. For the price, the portion was very small and the flavor was underwhelming. Overall, the food and service did not meet expectations, especially for what we paid. Sadly, this was not the enjoyable birthday dinner we had hoped for.

This place is so good. I am back in Seattle now, where we don't exactly suffer from lack of quality…read moreseafood, and already missing it. It ain't cheap, but... it is so quality. If I were ever cooking for 2-3 people and did not feel like cooking, I would get their she-crab soup. It is exactly like how I would make it, only better--I swear it even has some bourbon or rum. And at $20 for the largest size, if you serve it with some decent bread (or hush puppies...just sayin') and something green, that's $30 for a gourmet meal. I've also gotten delicious scallops and lobster tail here.

From the owner: We offer the only fresh sushi grade seafood in the Charlottesville area! We source direct carrying…read morea full line of seafood. Fresh Carolina shrimp, Blue crabs, soft shell crabs, Sushi tuna, salmon & red snapper! Jumbo dry sea scallops, clams, mussels, assorted oysters, homemade soups, crab cakes, assorted smoked fish, shrimp & crab dips, lobsters, crab legs and much more!

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.

The food was pretty good and the portions were generous. However, our server (I believe her name…read morewas Silvia?) was another story. Came to the table with a mood that continued until we left. Not personable at all, rude tone of voice, made us accommodate for her (ex. Rudely asking us the move our stuff out of the way) and overall very unpleasant and unprofessional.

Food, service snd atmosphere are all 5 stars! Kirah L was our server. It was very busy but she…read morewas so attentive and took great care of us. The food and drinks were delicious. Highly recommended!

Excellent atmosphere, service and most of all FOOD! Relaxing and pleasant experience!read more

Duner's is one of the 'most recommended' restaurants I've seen in Cville as we make our culinary…read moretour thru the city with our UVA student. We make an early 5pm resy and there is a line of folks in the parking lot waiting to enter...great sign! It's not a huge restaurant but there is a secondary porch area which was opened during the pandemic so it looks like the space has doubled. It's a quaint and cozy feel and everyone is friendly and inviting. The menu isn't huge but there's a good selection of beef, fish, chicken dishes. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts app was very tasty..had a nice kick to it with good flavor. The Halibut, creamy Shrimp & Sausage Pasta and the Coq au Vin were all very enjoyable. Fresh ingredients and just good solid dishes all around. What we really enjoyed was the Coconut Cake with fresh berries. Wow, fluffy cake with a nice berry sauce and fresh whipped cream. One of the best coconut cakes we've had. Been very impressed with the Charlottesville food scene and Duner's didn't disappoint.

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.

Absolutely unbelievable portion sizes and incredible food! I will have to go back! Great service…read moreand the most perfect tilapia I've ever had, honestly!