Old Mill Room @ The Boar's Head

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Address:
200 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Neighborhood:
Charlottesville

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Old Mill Room @ The Boar's Head Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.boarsheadinn.com
Email: contactus@boarsheadinn.com
Phone: (434) 972-2230
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Daily: 7:00am - 10:30am; Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday-Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday-Saturday: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, American, Southern
Executive Chef: Bill Justus
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, High Tea, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: The Boar's Head is pleased to provide on-premises catering. Our menus emphasize contemporary American cuisine; all ingredients used are the freshest possible and subject to seasonal availability.
Private Party Facilities: For 26 years running, our Old Mill Room has earned AAA’s Four-Diamond designation in recognition of its culinary artistry, distinctive Virginia ambiance, and superior service. With the Old Mill Room, we have transformed a treasured Virginia artifact into an unforgettable dining experience.
Private Party Contact: Grace Porter (434) 972-2227
Special Events & Promotions: A Boar's Head wedding or celebration is an event to remember, any time of the year. Whether you dream of a glamorous black tie dinner with full orchestra, or a simple afternoon reception with a solo harpist, we can turn your vision into a memorable day.

Getting there

Cross Street: Berwick Road
Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Parking is available at the resort at no charge to guests of the Old Mill Room.

A word from Old Mill Room @ The Boar's Head

In 1965, Boar’s Head set out to create a dining experience that celebrates innovation blended with Southern style blending culinary artistry and classic elegance.

Today, culinary tradition and passion for inspired cuisine continues. Our extensive wine and brew lists pair perfectly with… a range of fresh, bold flavors that change with the seasons. A 2013 Wine Spectator Award Winner. AAA Four Diamond award-winning restaurant for 26 years running.

From classic bistro fare and grill favorites, to fine dining at the Old Mill Room Restaurant and our extravagant Sunday Brunch—a true culinary adventure awaits you at Charlottesville’s Only Four-Diamond Resort. Boar’s Head is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups

Diner Reviews

"Our evening was great! Our two waiters were so engaging and attentive. The food was wonderful. We were given a table by the fire as was requested. There was a birthday candle on my dessert and happy birthday written in chocolate on the plate. Nice! A truly lovely evening dining experience."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"The food was very good. The appetizer of scallops was done perfectly, but the lamb shank was possibly a tad overdone--very good, nevertheless. The wine list was extensive, but fairly pricey for our budget. We settled on a $65 bottle of pinot noir that we enjoyed very much. For breakfast, I had salmon and scrambled eggs. I don't order salmon often, so this was a stretch for me; however, the salmon was excellent and I was pleased with my choice."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"Outstanding service....incredible food...wonderful atmosphere! What else could one want in a restaurant!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"A perfect evening to celebrate our 50th Anniversary"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"The historic old mill's exposed beams are beautifully preserved, there's a roaring fire, high ceilings, soft light, and comfortable space between tables. All of this makes the Old Mill Room a great place for that special night out...as long as you aren't taking a foodie. Not saying the food is bad, it simply isn't "special". After all, the Old Mill Room @ the Boar's Head Inn is just a college dining hall, right? (In case you aren't aware, the inn is owned by some part of UVA). Point being this, if the company is THE most important for visiting the Old Mill Room, it's a great choice. However, if it's about the food, there are better choices in C'ville."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Seafood was excellent and well displayed. Desert selection was outstanding."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"This place was superb. I knew it was top notch and it met, if not exceeded, all of my expectations."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We decided to use a gift certificate, received at Christmas, for our Valentine's Day dinner at the Old Mill Room, and were not disappointed that we did so. The menu was prix fixe for the evening, and the selections for every course (four) made it very difficult to choose one from each course. Everything was delicious, as usual, and the service was outstanding. We look forward to our next meal at The Boar's Head Inn."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We had a great time. The atmosphere was very nice. The server helped us made a wine choice."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Great dinner spot with seating right in front of a large fire place."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"We were especially impressed with the service and our server, Douglas!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"My fiancé and I chose a new place to celebrate her birthday. We usually stick to a few places that are locally owned/managed. This restaurant was on par with other top locals. The restaurant menu for restaurant week was a great showcase for the exec/sous chefs talent and executed spot on by the culinary team. That being said, the service from Nancy was well over the top. At no point was birthday or celebration mentioned that could have made a difference in attitude. She juggled several tables I'm sure but she made us feel like we were her only table. I can't say enough good things about her! Only complaint.... UVA students being loud."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Fabulous drinks in the bar prior to our wonderful restaurant week meal. We brought friends from North Carolina who were very impressed & we all loved our meals and the wait staff. Kudo's"
Dined on 1/28/2014
"For many years, we have enjoyed this restaurant year round for special occasions - oftentimes with family and friends. We love restaurant week and always book the Old Mill Room at the Boar's Head Inn. Our food arrived beautifully plated and was delicious. The service was perfect."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"We ate dinner for Restaurant week but despite of popular price service and quality of food were as good as ever. We came here for various occasions during last 12 years and food was always delicious."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"One of our favorite places ---- romantic, excellent kitchen & service, old-school style. Love it."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"I took my husband to the Old Mill Room at the Boar's Head Inn for his 40th birthday. From the time we arrived, I knew we were in for a treat. The hostess checked my coat and promptly seated us. Our server addressed us by name and saw to our every need from recommending a wine to ensuring each course was served promptly while giving us space to enjoy ourselves and each other. The food was perfectly cooked, including my husband's scallops which he ordered for the first course. Even in the finest of restaurants we've received slightly overcooked scallops, it's easy to do, but his scallops were perfectly seared and delectable. All of the seafood was delicious and dessert was heavenly! They even remembered to add a birthday message! Loved it!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Hadn't been to the Old Mill Room in years. Nice to see the food was still very well prepared; the ambiance is wonderful if you like the feel of a mountain lodge; its quiet compared to a lot of todays restaurants and the service was impeccable. Not to be missed."
Dined on 11/3/2013
"We joined friends here for lunch. We all enjoyed our meals. One of us had the buffet and liked it very well. I am not a big eater - usually - but managed to eat everything on my plate! While the room was large with lots of natural light, it was not loud. We were able to enjoy conversation with our friends without feeling that we were annoying those around us, not could we hear the conversations of others. I was really pleased with the service, which was attentive without being intrusive. This was our first time here in a number of years. We'll definitely be going back."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"The inn was beautiful! The service was professional but still warm. If you are looking for fine dining in Charlottesville look no further than the Boar's Head Inn."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"We came for my mother's 90th birthday and were not disappointed. Lovely dining experience overall. Great food and service."
Dined on 1/1/2014
"Excellent menu with a wide choice of entrees. A great place, and although fairly "laid back" it is definitely a "grown up" restaurant."
Dined on 12/30/2013
"Great spot for a quiet special occasion dinner. Of course, a Monday night between Christmas and New Years makes for a slow crowd - quieter dining room and very attentive service. Nice menu variations."
Dined on 12/30/2013
"We booked what we thought was a reservation for the Christmas Day buffet via Opentable. I even called to confirm the reservation and allowed the waiter to push back our reservation half an hour so we could enjoy the buffet. When we arrived the maitre d' informed us that only the menu items were available. The meal was fine but it was very disappointing on Christmas morning not to be able to enjoy the full buffet that we had looked forward to for weeks."
Dined on 12/25/2013
"We had a large extended family dinner that included a 13 month old. The food was superb and the service terrific. The atmosphere was lovely. We couldn't have asked for better dinner!"
Dined on 12/27/2013
"What a wonderful dining experience. Menu isn't your average list to choose from either. They also use local vegetables and meats."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Shocking decline in food quality! Have dined here once or. twice a year for 30 years and food was always great. Party of six with different salads and entrees, attractively presented, but had no taste or flavor. Hard to imagine how you can make goat cheese tasteless but they managed. Same with chocolate silk pie. One exception was the oyster Rockefeller they served as an appetizer. Tasted very good but everything else was bland. It is sad to see a once magnificent dining establishment reduced to serving corporate cafeteria style food. I had heard this comment from some other UVA classmates who have dined at the Boars Head recently, so it appears not to be just an off night."
Dined on 12/26/2013
"I thoroughly enjoyed my Christmas Eve lunch at the Boar's Head the food was wonderful and the service was impeccable. A terrific holiday treat!"
Dined on 12/24/2013
"This is our second year of pre - Christmas lunch at Boar's Head Inn. We chose the location because of how beautifully decorated the Inn is at Christmas. The decorations and ambience are always lovely. However, the service and lunch buffet are both lacking. The servers rarely return to the table with requested refills and leave you waiting for dessert forks (not set at table or on buffet table). The service could be overlooked if the food was more than average. The beef in onion gravy on the buffet was so tough that it could not be cut and the same for the pork. The peanut soup is the best item on the buffet. The salad bar is good, but always needing to be restocked. The desserts were okay - nothing special or even that tasty."
Dined on 12/21/2013
"We had a lovely evening just before Christmas, starting with a cocktail in the plush leather chairs and intimate setting in the Grill Room, followed by dinner for four in the Old Mill Room. Very impressive service, fine wines and great presentation of our meals. The holiday decorations inside and outside added to the very special ambiance and history of the place. Highly recommend it."
Dined on 12/15/2013
"My daughter goes to UVA. We have gone to the Old Mill Room several times. One time with a group of 8 and December 16 with a group of four. It was decorated beautifully for Christmas. We had the buffet and it was delicious."
Dined on 12/14/2013
"My wife and I ate at the OMR for our anniversary. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. Our napkins were laid in our laps, a unique experience for us. The waiter introduced himself in a soft-spoken, gentlemanly manner and congratulated us by name (which isn't easy to pronounce!). We received a complementary appetizer from the chef, which was a nice surprise. Then, our plates and forks were removed and replaced with new ones. After receiving and enjoying our delicious entrees, the waiter cleaned our table and brought us complementary champagne - yet another surprise. Finally, our dessert came out with "Happy Anniversary" written in chocolate on the plate. We were treated royally and will be back for another fine dining experience!"
Dined on 12/13/2013
"The staff here were very attentive, and the dining room was nicely decorated for Christmas. The size of the room is large which detracts a bit from a feeling of coziness. We had requested a table next to the fireplace, but it turned out that the fireplace throws so much heat that it was uncomfortably warm. The waiter did offer to move the table back or relocate us. The food was very good, and we both enjoyed our meal."
Dined on 12/11/2013
"Beautifully decorated, great atmosphere, buffet remained well stocked through the lunch time rush. Reservations a must during the holiday period."
Dined on 12/11/2013
"Elegant and rustic at the same time (e.g. fireplace, exposed beams, and beautifully decorated for Christmas.) Overpriced, but the food, service, and atmosphere were all good. Only one complaint: the food was served warm but not hot."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"I took a couple of students there to reward them for a special project they did for me. I waited until it was decorated for Christmas and it did NOT disappoint! It was beautiful, festive and the food was great!"
Dined on 12/2/2013
"Had cocktails at the bar, then 4 for dinner, day before Thanksgiving. First time at BHI for dinner. 3 entrees - very good; 1 - really NOT. Lamb loin wrapped in prociuto was very tough, dry & flavorless(didn't send back, not wanting to have others wait) perhaps change to Rack of Lamb or chops for better appeal & satisfaction. Ambiance was really nice; loved all the history the room represented; will definitely return to try weekday lunch & Sunday Brunch."
Dined on 11/27/2013
"As usual, the holiday buffet delivered. Some of the most moist and succulent turkey breast ever roasted. Starters included smoked duck (to die for), oysters on the 1/2 (just so so), marinated mussels, fantastic crab claws and slightly underdone shrimp. The cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and fresh green beans were spot on. And again … oh, that turkey! Nice service, pretty room, wonderful desserts. AND no clean up (also no leftovers but you can't have everything)."
Dined on 11/28/2013
"Lovely atmosphere, great service and good food. We enjoyed the quiet of the dining room."
Dined on 4/30/2013
"We always make a point to dine here when in Charlottesville and are never disappointed. We have also enjoyed staying at the Boar's Head for Christmas and hope to do so again."
Dined on 11/23/2013

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