Rhett's River Grill and Raw Bar

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Address:
2335 Seminole Trail
Suite 100
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Neighborhood:
Charlottesville

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Rhett's River Grill and Raw Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.rhettsrivergrill.com
Phone: (434) 974-7818
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Steak, Seafood
Executive Chef: Rhett Craddock
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Rhett's offers a full line of catering for your special event, holiday or office party, cook out or any other event you might be having. Call today to plan out your menu for your next event. Ask for Rhett or call 434-996-7818.

Getting there

Cross Street: 29 North
Public Transit: Public bus stops up the road.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking is available directly in the front of the restaurant at no charge.

A word from Rhett's River Grill and Raw Bar

Rhett's River Grill offers the freshest in seafood and Certified Angus Beef. We feature items like 12oz bone-in Ribeye, NY Strip, Ribs, Duck, Pasta dishes, Asian glazed Salmon, Crab cakes, steamed Shrimp, Mussels, Crab legs, Bay Oysters and succulent Scallops. Rhett's also offers a full line of… sandwiches at lunch and an unbeatable Sunday brunch. We are open 7 days a week and offer a limited menu between lunch and dinner daily from 2:30pm to 5pm. Rhett's has dining for groups and special events. We offer casual dining in warm family friendly atmosphere. So come into Rhett's today with a group of friends or with someone special for a cozy dining experience. Rhett's also has a full bar and offers carry out and catering services. Tuesday nights are all you can eat Crab legs, Wednesday nights two entrees and half price bottle of wine, Thursday nights 50 cent raw or steamed Oysters and on Sunday nights kids eat free with adult purchases.Continued

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Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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Diner Reviews

"Rhett's was very accommodating to our large group. The only disappointment was the service. We had 20+ people, and were serviced by one person for a long time. When the other person arrived, things seemed to flow a little more smoothly. However, I specifically told them in the "Open Table" special instructions that some of our group needed to leave quickly, and I asked specifically for exceptional service. That said, the food was great. The oysters were amazing, and the seafood menu is extensive. Everyone seemed to enjoy the farewell party for one of our co-workers."
Dined on 6/25/2014
"My wife and I had never been to Rhett's before and were very much surprised when we dined at this "local neighborhood" restaurant. We were staying at a close by hotel and checked Open Table for a place to dine. We never expected the quality of the the seafood to be as great as it was. From the coconut shrimp to the roasted (garlic,butter,panko) oysters---everything was first class. The dinner fried oysters and dinner mahi with miso was very tasty---presented well---and priced well. Service was exemplary and the willingness of the kitchen to provide us with whatever special requests we wanted was much appreciated. We will return to the area in September and will be having at least one or two meals at Rhett's."
Dined on 6/21/2014
"Fried green tomatoes were excellent. Portions are large and food selections are many, it's well prepared and presented."
Dined on 6/9/2014
"We really enjoyed the food here. The service was great--loved the waitress. We plan to go back for our reunion next year. "
Dined on 5/3/2014
"This was a business meeting. It was my first time but he is a local and has visited several times. The food is good, not great. The service was OK, but our waitress acted like she would rather be anywhere than serving us. The price was very fair, less than $90 with tip for 2 entrees, premium beers and sides. We also had oysters on the 1/2 shell to start. "
Dined on 4/30/2014
"Had Easter Sunday brunch at Rhett's and enjoyed it. Reservation was for 11:00 a.m. and our party of 6 was seated promptly. Our toddler's stroller was stored for us out of the way of diners and staff. The stuffed french toast was a hit, as was the egg sandwich. The crab cake eggs benedict was OK, but not great. The only negative of the meal was the orange juice - a large glass that was filled to the top with ice and only a little juice."
Dined on 4/20/2014
"We had outstanding service from the minute we walked in; the receptionist gave us a large, quiet booth & Toni, our server, immediately showed up at our table, told us the specials, answered our questions. Food came promptly; quality & preparation of seafood (we got scallops & salmon) was excellent & all our special requests were met. Also - nice warm bread, promptly refilled, and to our surprise, terrific desserts: warm bourbon pecan pie with vanilla ice cream - just a hint of bourbon & tons of pecans; also a refreshingly tart Key Lime pie - usually that's overpoweringly sweet. (Re noise level: we were there on a weeknight; probably noisier on weekends.)"
Dined on 4/14/2014
"Unacceptable. The pacing of the meal was all off. We waited about 30-35 minutes for our appetizer, bread, and soup. It was another 25 minute wait for our entrees. My fish and chips was passable but my fiance's burger was so burnt that it was inedible. They wanted to "make it right" by making him a new burger to take home. We waited another 15 or so minutes for the re-made burger and when he ate it for lunch the next day - he realized it was just as burnt as the burger he sent back. Completely unacceptable."
Dined on 4/6/2014
"Great seafood cooked to perfection! Recommend the shrimp and grit cake!!! Mmm"
Dined on 3/28/2014
"Order the Riverside margarita. Best in town. We like them straight up with a little salt. Excellent, real live liquor. Food: My personal favorite is the fried green tomatoes. Tasty sauce complements the tomatoes well. My husband always goes for the loaded potato skins, and I snitch one or two. Seafood is consistently excellent. My friend and I ordered the salmon entrée from the regular menu. Yum. My husband had a salad and topped it with grilled salmon. We keep returning."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"Great service and fantastic fish/seafood--will definitely return. Greeted warmly by hostess"
Dined on 3/21/2014
"My family loves oysters so Thursday nights at Rhetts is the place to be when a dozen oysters are half price. And the other entrees ordered were enjoyed as well: Shrimp Feast, Hamburger, and Seafood Feast. Thank you Rhetts!"
Dined on 3/20/2014
"We visited Charlottesville on a recent trip and looked for a good restaurant for dinner using Open Table. Rhett's was near our hotel and was a very nice surprise. We had a wonderful dinner. My husband and I enjoyed the evening's special Rock Fish which was prepared perfectly. Our daughter chose the scallops with Alfredo sauce and she loved it. Our only complaint is that our server was inattentive and never checked back to see if we needed more water or wanted to order anything else. We also waited a very long time to get our check and our appetizer came out with the meal."
Dined on 3/11/2014
"I had the rockfish special and it was delicious. My wife had a NY Strip steak and she says it melted in her mouth. The food is always excellent at this restaurant and so is the service."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"Good night at Rhett's for half price oyster night. A great time was had by all. Service was great even though the place was jammed."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Rhett's has the best seafood! We enjoyed the trout dinner and it was so delicious and our server was excellent. We look forward to our next visit to Charlottesville. We will definitely be dining at Rhett's.b"
Dined on 2/23/2014
"The menu is awesome- The seafood is well priced, well prepared , the serving staff could not be better. The she crab soup is MUST and the clams casino are the best I have ever had. Casual atmosphere- great for anyone! Don't miss Rhett's."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Always a good place to get dinner. Servers are wonderful. Food comes out fast."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Not being a chain is a good thing. The food is good, some foodies may find the offerings to be contrived and flat, but I found that the food was good and unpretentious. The meats are cooked well, and dishes are comfortable."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"For our first time visiting we enjoyed our visit. It was a little busy and service was slow I assume because of that. We ordered she crab soup and oysters for appetizers. The soup was really good. We really liked the rich flavor!The oysters were big but nothing extraordinary flavor wise. My crab cakes were a little soggy possibly due too the sauce on top. My husband etouffe was not as spicy like he expected. We plan on trying brunch and some other items at lunch."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Don't let the strip mall dissuade you from giving Rhett's a try. Numerous delicious seafood options in this neighborhood eatery. We had the fried oyster dinner (with at least 18 big oysters!) and the fried catfish. Both were excellent and came with ample veggie sides. Portions are large, so try to resist the hot loaf of freshly baked bread that comes out before hand. (If you can!)"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Rhett's has amazingly fresh seafood. They could use a little less butter and salt, but the preparations and tastes compliment the seafood. Best wait staff ever!! We will definitely return!"
Dined on 1/17/2014
"This place is for the seafood lover, they know how to cook their food well. The all you can eat crab legs were cooked perfect every time. I've never had a bad meal at this place. The oysters are the biggest, best tasting in c'ville."
Dined on 12/10/2013
"We had a delicious dinner. We decided to try the trout dinner and it was outstanding. We look forward to our next visit to Charlottesville just so we can dine at Rhett's again."
Dined on 12/4/2013
"Reliably good food, especially seafood. Convenient location. She crab soup is excellent. Salmon is very good. Small Caesar salad is plenty for one as an appetizer."
Dined on 11/2/2013
"It was the first meeting with acquaintances and we chose Rhetts (a recent discovery). Our waitress was helpful in describing dishes and making recommendations. Our friends really enjoyed their first visit. We were able to sit in a booth which gave us some privacy and we were encouraged to linger. The food was outstanding."
Dined on 10/8/2013
"We made our reservation about an hour prior to our dinner and they didn't have us down on their list. A little embarssaing for us both."
Dined on 9/27/2013
"the salads were good. that was the good part of the evening. the salads came first , for some unknown reason, instead of the appetizer. no bread came with the salad or before, although we ask twice. The beef/steak special was tough and covered in some terrible sauce that looked like it was just dumped on it. it was inedible. the pasta special was very poor also. it appeared the pasta, salmon, and shrimp seem like it had been through a blender. it did taste good. the was a lot of grease floating in the bottom of the plate. Even the cocktails were not good, and it was just gin and tonic. how do you mess that up? it was intended to be a celebration evening with my daughter. first time to C'ville. very bad experience!"
Dined on 9/20/2013
"I ordered she-crab soup & instead of crabby, creamy goodness, I received what can only be described as liquid tuna casserole. It was heavy on the tomato used to cover up the fact that the meat lumps were not crab but some type of flaked white fish. The consistency was all wrong & when I asked if it was fish, the waitress went to ask & came back a while later to repeat what she was told to say "There is crab in the she-crab soup". While there may have been some semblance of crab somewhere in the soup, I could not taste it. Also of infamous note--I had the worst margarita of my life that night. I asked my husband to try it; he made a face & said the drink "just suckerpunched my tonsils". We won't be returning any time soon."
Dined on 9/12/2013
"We always enjoy our meal at Rhett's. The food is wonderful and you have many choices. We had plenty of time to enjoy our food as well as those we came to dine with. Didn't feel rushed out the door. The beer and wine list are great too. Local choices are on the list."
Dined on 8/31/2013
"I had catfish dinner. My sons had crab cake sandwiches . They said they were ok. My catfish was good with mashed potatoes and green beans. I wanted to get fish tacos but that and allot of sandwiches you can't get after 2:30. I don't know why. My husband got a burger said it was ok. Boys really liked the fries. Husband disappointed no beer on tap."
Dined on 8/24/2013
"We had the flounder special and it was outstanding. Our server was very attentive too. We will be back on our next trip to C-ville.b"
Dined on 8/18/2013
"We had a very large group and food was delivered all together, warm and good.......we enjoyed our evening."
Dined on 7/31/2013
"Noise level is a little high for conversation, particularly near the bar area. Broad selection on the menu and the food is generally good. Service was attentive, but not intrusive. Prices are higher than mid-market chain establishments, but variety and quality are better."
Dined on 7/27/2013
"We always have a great time at Rhett's and being able to book on line is a plus. Dan, the manager, is terrific - works hard and really cares about his customers and the restaurant. New menu is amazing!! But - some flexibility should be made to include some of the lunch items for dinner. Folks look at fish tacos and can't have them after 2:30 or so."
Dined on 7/11/2013
"Delicious food. Service a little slower when with a larger group, but server was vert nice."
Dined on 7/11/2013
"I treated my family here for our belated Father's Day celebration. We love their regular menu, but I wanted to try their brunch menu. FANTASTIC! My parents didn't even realize they had a brunch menu and will be going more often. Rhett's Buffalo Oysters are the best, even for those who are not a fan of oysters. All the benedicts are superb. The service is always friendly and the atmosphere is one of the best; positive and fun. I can't wait to go back again!"
Dined on 6/23/2013
"Def would come back! Came for my girly dinner party for my wedding and it was so much fun and I really enjoyed my scallops and was very full afterwards! Thanks for giving enough scallops on the dinner plate! I would def come back! Delicious food and such a nice waitress, a little slow but very personable!"
Dined on 6/21/2013
"Unfortunately, we decided to eat here on Father's Day. Restaurant was seemingly busy and that was a good sign. However, after the waiter continued to complain about the staff and how slow they were, we decided it wasn't going to be pleasant. After we ordered, our waiter came back to say that the kitchen had ran out of sausage. Really? On Father's Day, and the restaurant had only been open a couple hours. Then the waiter continued to tell us that he went to Walmart to get some sausage. When they brought the sausage to our table, it was burned on the outside and pink on the inside. Seriously. Then the waiter said that the cooks didn't know how to cook pattied sausages, where they had to pat them out themselves. Food was awlul! Not going back."
Dined on 6/16/2013
"We went for Father's Day brunch. We did have a reservation and we were seated promptly. The food was very good when we received it but we were there 40 minutes before being served and they were not very busy."
Dined on 6/16/2013

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