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Name: Clifton Inn
Address: 1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22911
Telephone: (434) 971-1800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Clifton Inn

4.4 (385)

$30 and under

International

1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

At Clifton, it's all about delicious discovery. Our culinary team offers guests the chance to taste the world with daily departures designed to thrill the palette and capture the imagination. The elegant atmosphere and attentive service at Clifton is perfect for transforming any occasion into a special one. Executive Chef Aris Cuadra regularly assembles tantalizing menus that turn a meal at Clifton into a fine food lover’s dream. Clifton diners can also have front row seats for the culinary action at the Chef’s Table. Designed for groups of 2 to 8 people, the Chef’s Table puts you literally front and center, allowing you to watch the culinary team make their magic.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Nightly: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Phone number
(434) 971-1800
Website
http://www.clifton-inn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Aris Cuadra
Catering
Looking to make your next big day or night truly unforgettable? Let our talented and experienced catering team help make the difference. Whether you are looking for us to take the reins on your entire off-site event or simply deliver the fruits of our labors to you wherever you are, we are more than happy to bring you the very best we have to offer, each and every time out.
Private party facilities
At Clifton, your most important days are our most important days too. All of us pride ourselves on making every occasion here a special one, and we've got an array of unique venues and experiences to do just that. You can gather 8-10 of your nearest and dearest and share our popular Chef's Table offering, providing you with a front-row seat to our nightly culinary cabaret. Our acclaimed wine cellar allows you to expand your group slightly as it accommodates up to 20 people in an elegant, gorgeously appointed setting that highlights the property's extensive wine list and serves up plenty of atmosphere along with Clifton's customary culinary brilliance. As your numbers go up, so do our possibilities, from our outstanding restaurant to a large tent in the shadows of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. When it comes to wedding days, few places can deliver dreams quite like Clifton can. We offer a classic destination wedding retreat, complete with 100 secluded acres.

Location
1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Cross street
Route 250 West
Parking details
No covered parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Slow Roasted Grouper$29.00
peruvian potato and oxtail, truffle jus, onion ring
Seared Sea Scallops$32.00
caramelized cauliflower, chorizo, sea beans, almond froth
Pan seared Pork Tenderloin$29.00
red wine apple butter, crispy brussels sprout, pickled mustard
Steak Frites$38.00
wagyu hanger, roasted shallot gastrique, bistro fries
Cracked Farro Risotto$24.00
roasted mushrooms, wilted arugula, shaved chestnut

Sides

Caramelized Fennel$8.00
goat cheese, orange zest, toasted cumin
Fried Brussels Sprouts$8.00
Aged balsamic, pecorino
Sharondale Farm Mushrooms$8.00
caramelized cipollini, fines herbs
Bistro Fries$5.00
black garlic aioli

Sweet

Sticky Toffee Pudding
candied pecan, date puree, earl grey ice cream
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse
macerated cherries, white chocolate pearls
Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brule
fresh berries
Bourbon Brown Butter Apple Crisp
almond cream

Indulge

Broadbent Madeira Reserve 5 Years, Portugal NV$12.00
Dow's Late vintage Port 2009$14.00
Graham's Tawny Port 10 years$17.00
Domaine Bordenave, Cuvee des Dames, Jurancon, France$15.00

What 385 people are saying

Clifton Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
0.7Value

Noise • Moderate

385 Reviews

JB
JBS212
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 18, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was surprised at how little people were there considering it was a week before Christmas! Food was delicious and ambiance was great too. And honestly it was quite nice that it wasn't overly crowded, was much more personal and romantic. We had the onion soup and shrimp and grits to start, then the scallops and wagyu beef as our mains and they were all just fantastic. One issue we had is that we were sat against what we can only assume was the kitchen wall - so you could literally hear every time they ran the water for dishes and the clanking. When we first heard the noise my husband and I immediately went to our coat/handbags to check b/c it sounded like one of our children had stowed one of their race cars in our belongings! The other "off" thing I would mention is my husband ordered his steak medium rare and it definitely came out rare. However he isn't the loudest of speakers and our server may have had a hard time understanding him. We aren't the type of people to send food back, so it was fine as is.. just make sure you enunciate! All in all I would definitely recommend-We will be back!
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Will
Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 10, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was good, just not outstanding. To put our review in context, we have eaten in many good restaurants around the world. We sat by the fireplace which was nice, but wished the table and chairs were a little more up market, instead of the wire furniture that was there. Having said that, the entry way had a nice look and portended something better. The wine choice recommended to us did not turn out to be very good in our opinion although we opted for one of the less expensive choices.
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edzie
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 29, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly welcoming staff. The pork dish was moist and full of flavor as was the swordfish. Service was attentive and timely.
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PGrl21 VIP
Virginia9 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 19, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our evening at Clifton Inn. Porch was romantic and very quiet. Rockfish was perfectly cooked and lamb shank was tender and full of flavor. Portion sizes were perfect for our appetites. Feel the restaurant needs to serve vegetables with the entrees or offer vegetables as a "for the table" separate purchase. Service was attentive--often overly so. Wait staff wanted to remove my wine glass before I had finished the wine. Will definitely return when looking for a special night out in a quiet romantic atmosphere.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I got New York strip, taste was great but was tuff probably tuffest I ever had
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RegularChicagoDiner VIP
Virginia169 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a gem. Gracious country inn service with continental food. Lovely setting and impeccable service.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 7, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Dinner service was very slow. The restaurant seemed short staffed. We were seated immediately and drink orders were taken in a timely manner but the food was not coming out of the kitchen fast enough. Waited nearly an hour for our entrees. Decided not to get dessert due to the wait time. Food was very good once it arrived. Waitstaff was apologetic about the service.
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Southerngirl VIP
Washington, D.C. Area264 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 4, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very limited menu at lunch. Very deserted at lunch. Nice outdoor seating in a screened porch. Lovely location.
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Chris
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 26, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant had ups and downs. So we were wondering what is will be like. We had a wonderful evening. Food was excellent, fresh, creative and delicate. The new chef (was the sous chef) did a really good job. He knows how to pair flavors, knows how to surprize you. The salads were incredible (so much change compared to most of the restaurants with heavy or oily side dishes). The main course was more straightforward, but good. The dessert menu was the weakest part: cheese, or chocolate cake? or pudding, this is it. Not a big selection and nothing light. I was expecting something more elaborate, like strawberry and green lemon sorbet, croquant that would match more with the spirit of the whole dinner. I got pudding, which was very good, but too rich and sugary. But overall, very good at excellent dinner. We will be back for sure.
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susank
Baltimore / Maryland48 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 20, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We spend another lovely evening at the Clifton Inn. We try to eat here every time we are in Charlottesville. We had the four course tasting menu with the wine pairings. We were very pleased that there was a choice of the entrée. Everything was delicious. We will return again.
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1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Additional information

Cross street
Route 250 West
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Dinner: Nightly: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
No covered parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Aris Cuadra
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.clifton-inn.com/
Phone number
(434) 971-1800
Catering
Looking to make your next big day or night truly unforgettable? Let our talented and experienced catering team help make the difference. Whether you are looking for us to take the reins on your entire off-site event or simply deliver the fruits of our labors to you wherever you are, we are more than happy to bring you the very best we have to offer, each and every time out.
Private party facilities
At Clifton, your most important days are our most important days too. All of us pride ourselves on making every occasion here a special one, and we've got an array of unique venues and experiences to do just that. You can gather 8-10 of your nearest and dearest and share our popular Chef's Table offering, providing you with a front-row seat to our nightly culinary cabaret. Our acclaimed wine cellar allows you to expand your group slightly as it accommodates up to 20 people in an elegant, gorgeously appointed setting that highlights the property's extensive wine list and serves up plenty of atmosphere along with Clifton's customary culinary brilliance. As your numbers go up, so do our possibilities, from our outstanding restaurant to a large tent in the shadows of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. When it comes to wedding days, few places can deliver dreams quite like Clifton can. We offer a classic destination wedding retreat, complete with 100 secluded acres.

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Marinated Olives$5.00

Charcuterie$7.00

Bistro Fries$5.00

Pimento Cheese$5.00

Small Plates

Caramelized Onion Soup$13.00

Baby Kale$9.00

Local Beets$12.00

Seared Duck Breast$12.00

Shrimp n' Grits$15.00

Entrée

Slow Roasted Grouper$29.00

Seared Sea Scallops$32.00

Pan seared Pork Tenderloin$29.00

Steak Frites$38.00

Cracked Farro Risotto$24.00

Sides

Caramelized Fennel$8.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Sharondale Farm Mushrooms$8.00

Bistro Fries$5.00

Sweet

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse

Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brule

Bourbon Brown Butter Apple Crisp

Indulge

Broadbent Madeira Reserve 5 Years, Portugal NV$12.00

Dow's Late vintage Port 2009$14.00

Graham's Tawny Port 10 years$17.00

Domaine Bordenave, Cuvee des Dames, Jurancon, France$15.00

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