1799 at The Clifton

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   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food, sat outside it was lovely . Will definitely ho back.
   

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   MarthaC

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Lovely evening celebrating our anniversary. The service was impeccable. The complementary glasses of Prosecco were thoughtful and much appreciated. Our dishes, halibut, lamb, garden salad and scallop appetizer were perfection.  Cocktails excellent and chocolate cake as well. We will certainly return when we visit Charlottesville.
   

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   QuietSpot

   Detroit

   63 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   63 reviews

   Dined on May 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had an amazing dining experience at 1799 during our Charlottesville vacation. Anyone looking for a quite place with amazing food, should check this place out.
   

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   DeborahI

   Richmond

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 22, 2023

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   I thought the food and ambience were good. I felt the service could be better.
   

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   ConnyR

   Raleigh

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on May 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We enjoyed a lovely and tasty dinner on the covered deck, amid a bucolic scenery and nature. The staff was really nice, as well.
   

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   JackT

   Cleveland

   36 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   36 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2023

   overall2food2service2ambience3

   Steak was overcooked but still tasty ordered med got well oh well. Ambience is nice
   

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   RebeccaW

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best meal we have ever had! Beautiful relaxing porch with lovely views. Thank you!!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 30, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was wonderful! The service was great and the food was fantastic. Drinks were awesome. The homemade bread and crackers were amazing. The brussel sprouts were off the charts, and my fish and my husbands steak were SO good. This will definitely become our special occasion spot :)
   

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   JohnL

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 26, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great time , great service. Love the marrow dish and the kitchen actually knows how to cook a steak rare. Will always return.
   

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    StephenB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Start with the bone marrow and escargot. Everything else is great as well
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved our experience! They made our anniversary very special and were accommodating to my dietary needs. Ethan was a fabulous server!
    

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    ArtK

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Ethan is a super server. Very professional, knowledgeable and amiable. Wonderful setting and ambiance. Thanks for a great celebration dinner!
    

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    FoodExplorer

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    we had a great dinner in a historic setting! The dishes were all tasty and the menu had some unique dishes
    

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    MRMR

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Special birthday with friends was lots of fun! Hope to dine here again.
    

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    JeffAmySieb

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A+ to the staff … servers , bar tenders, chef and cooks ! Every moment was enjoyable. The staff was so nice and professional. The food was delightful… temperature and prompt service of the food was spot on. We dined there 3 times , breakfast every morning. Cocktail hour ever day. They didn’t miss a beat! Thank you for being so wonderful! The Siebenthalers
    

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    MikeO

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Corey the bartender was superb. Overall experience was great.
    

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    KatherineB

    Greensboro

    233 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    233 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The room was beautiful. Our food was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our brunch. Don’t miss the bone marrow appetizer.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Visiting the area and a special night out with friends
    

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    EDMM

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Enjoyed meal Service was pleasant Cooking fee is too high
    

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    JC93

    Tallahassee

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Clifton is a wonderful experience at every level. The grounds are lovely as you walk to the door where you are greeted by a real person! The bar has great crafted cocktails and an impressive list of whiskeys and bourbons. Dinner is served in several settings including the porch, library or the bar. Private dining room in the wine cellar is extra special. The menu has many options and all that we sampled was excellent. Great choice for date night or for small groups.
    

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    SteveB

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    The steak and salmon entrees were excellent. We were in the lovely library room.
    

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    SharonK

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always 1799 never disappoints. Food is delicious and atmosphere is special. Highly recommend.
    

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    SharonK

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Cozy library setting, excellent menu, well prepared food in a historic setting - lovely for a casual or dressy dinner.
    

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    911gts4

    Richmond

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    What a surprise. We were here last 2 times before March 2020 and the food was awful. Now the food and service was excellent!
    

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    KimW

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    Our dinner selections were not good. The bread & the butter were delicious. Service was very good.
    

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    David

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Every time we come to Charlottesville, we stay at the Clifton, and every time we have amazing meals. We make reservations, but always end up sitting at the bar; great service and the bartenders are fun to talk to. I got the beef short rib, fiancé got the burger. So freakin delicious and so much fun. Highly recommend.
    

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    VirginiaTraveler

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Our 40th Anniversary dinner. Ambiance was nice. Staff friendly and attentive. Food reasonably priced. Wine by the glass overpriced. Asked for a Pear & Arugula Salad to share. When entrees came out we told them we never got our salad. Entrees went back. Salad came out but not 'shared' as asked. We had to ask for an extra plate. Entrees came out. Mine was incorrect - gave me fish instead of Pork. Both entrees went back again. Came out a few minutes latter. Mine was correct but had to send my wife's back to kitchen to be re-heated. My pork dish was tasty but very salty. I like my salt and even for me it was over-kill. My wife's entree was very good. Ordered desserts. My wife is a Jersey Girl and expected a nice 'diner' style cheesecake but it came out 'deconstructed' - a dissappointment. My dessert was a small rum muffin with a tablespoon of vanilla ice cream and a dab of whipped cream - I was also disapponted with the dessert. We had a pleasant evening and understand mistakes happen but just wish it had not happened on our 40th Anniversary. Would give the 1799 another shot but not rushing to go back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    The staff was friendly and helpful and the place was well decorated, even if it was very cold every time the door opened. The food however was a bit overpriced for what it was. For the price, I would have expected better. My main dish was a little cold when it came out, but my side dish was delicious. My friends food in the other hand, had undercooked pasta that was almost crunchy and was almost soup on a plate. Not what I would expect from a fine dining restaurant. Overall, this restaurant was a solid three stars for us. Could have been better, could have been worse.
    

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    HaleyP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and experience. I couldn’t recommend this place more.
    

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    WesS

    Richmond

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I discovered 1799 at The Clifton almost accidentally as I was looking for a place for my wife and I to eat on the way to the Shenandoah valley from Richmond. WOW! What a find. While it seems like it is out in the middle of nowhere, 1799 is in fact just a few miles from Interstate 64 and is about 10 miles from Charlottesville. We absolutely loved the experience, the food, and the wine list. In fact, my wife wanted to purchase some of the pinot noir that we had during dinner, but we forgot to take a picture of the bottle. Over a week after our visit, she called the restaurant to ask if they could tell us what we had. The person who answered the phone helped her completely, spending about 15 minutes locating our restaurant check and finding out what we had. That's service above and beyond considering that they won't make any money when we buy the wine on Vivino! We will absolutely be back to dine, and next time, we are hoping to reserve a room to stay for a night or two in what looks to be an amazing country inn at The Clifton.
    

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    Brady

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I was a little nervous about this reservation as it's a bit fancier than the places I frequent but it ended up being a great food experience. Dined in the library, which was beautiful and a great setting. Upon greeting my partner was wished a happy birthday (noted the occasion in the reservation notes) which was nice. Started with freshly baked bread (absolutely delicious) as well as the Shishito salad and Brussel sprouts. I HATE Brussel sprouts and have never enjoyed them in my life. I would eat these Brussel sprouts again, they were delicious in a red wine sauce. The Shishito was the star of a salad with fresh greens, goat cheese, croutons, radish, and shaved meat of some kind. I enjoyed it greatly. Mains were the NY Strip au Poivre and Pancetta-crusted Trout. The steak was cooked accurately and the server specifically asked about the temperature so that was nice. It was served with parsnips on a bed of mashed potatoes and topped with lightly battered onion rings. Delicious! I ordered the Trout, which is unusual for me but I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was cooked perfectly and the flavors were wonderful. It was served on a bed of roasted potatoes (salted PERFECTLY) and a delicious peanut garlic sauce. For dessert we ordered the peppermint creme brulee and chocolate cake. The creme brulee was perfect with a nice, crispy crust and topped with a piece of peppermint bark and a delicious whipped topping. I ordered the chocolate cake. I'm not a chocolate cake person, but it came with a delicious pear side as well as a nice crumb, chocolate mousse, and some other cream item that was delicious mixed with the cake. After dessert, the server brought out a small three-layered cake with a single lit candle and a nice icing and sprinkle plating. This is the only place I had any complaints as the cake itself was sweet and the icing took it over the top. It was complimentary though, so no complaints there. Overall a great experience and we hope to return!
    

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    tdog

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner at 1799. All the food was excellent. Loved the smoky Old Fashioned. Perfect evening
    

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    Fernleigh

    Richmond

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely setting, excellent food and great service.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Food and service was very good, I believe the food was over priced verses similar places we’ve experienced in Charlottesville.
    

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    SawsanF

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Perfect as usual. Thank you Chris and team. Had the NY steak, was delicious.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The halibut was fantastic!
    

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    KenSomm

    Richmond

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Servers need to be trained how to open abs we’ve wines!
    

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    NicolaP

    New Zealand

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time dining at 1799 and we will certainly be back! Everything was amazing! We are thinking next time we visit or staying the night at the Clifton so we can enjoy more of the delicious cocktails. We dined in the library which was intimate, cosy and a really cool atmosphere. The attention to detail from all the staff was incredible. We were there to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and they bought out a little birthday cake and candle. I thought that was just a really nice touch. Our server and host gave us regular attention which made us feel extra welcomed which they were more than happy to serve our needs. The food was incredible!! I had the pork and it was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. My boyfriend had the lamb which was also to the impeccable standard as the rest of the service, atmosphere and food. 10/10 would recommend
    

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    KenS

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Had a great dinner here. It’s a small, intimate setting and the restaurant manager comes to each table to greet you and talk about the menu. Excellent choice for any special occasion.
    

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    LAkSy

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great ambiance coupled with great food and service as well as wine..
    

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