Duners Restaurant

Name: Duners Restaurant
Address: 4372 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22903
Telephone: (434) 293-8352
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1647 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Duner's is a casual fine dining restaurant located five miles west of Charlottesville in the village of Ivy, Virginia. Our menu changes daily, allowing our chefs to use the best ingredients seasonally available. We have an extensive wine list, a full bar and a very experienced service staff. Established in 1983, our goal has always been to serve great food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our portions are generous, our ingredients are the finest and we want everyone who walks in the door to become a regular customer!
Our covered enclosed patio tent is heated and air conditioned, but it is a tent, so dress accordingly!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

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Takeout

(434) 293-8352

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(434) 293-8352
Website
http://www.dunersrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Christopher Reynolds

Location
4372 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Steamed Mussels$14.00
in White Wine, Garlic, Thyme and Cream
Panko Fried Oysters$14.00
with Lemon Dill Aioli
Roasted Shishito Peppers$13.00
with Smoked Paprika & Malt Vinegar Aioli & Sea Salt
Beef Carpaccio$12.50
with Eggs, Capers, Onions, Black Truffle Aioli & Crostini
Tea Smoked Baby Back Ribs$13.00
with Hoisin Sesame Glaze
Grilled Scallops$15.50
with Puttanesca Sauce
Shrimp and Shiitake$11.50
Mushroom Egg Rolls with Hot and Sour Dipping Sauce

Entrées

Horseradish Crusted Salmon$24.00
with Corn, Dill & Fingerling Potato Ragout
Baked Halibut$28.00
Tomato Fennel Sauce, Risotto Cake, Brussels Sprouts
Baked Trout Stuffed$26.00
with Shrimp, Bacon and Spinach, Basmati Rice
Grilled Tuna$26.00
with Pineapple Sambal, Kimchi & Sushi Rice
Seared Lamb Rack$36.00
with Red Wine Demi Glace, Roasted Red Potatoes
Grilled Pork Chop$24.00
with Lyonnaise Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Haricots Vert
Veal Scallopine over House Fettuccine$24.00
Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc, Arugula Salad
Grilled Flank Steak*$24.00
Espagnole Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus
Bourbon BBQ Short Ribs$24.00
with Fried Jalapeno Mac & Cheese, Green Beans with Bacon
Seared Beef Tenderloin*$37.00
with Roasted Garlic Demi, Scalloped Potatoes
House Fettuccine$25.00
Shrimp, Smoked Chicken, Tasso in Spicy Gumbo
Portobello Mushroom Wellington$21.00
with Spinach, Boursin, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Asparagus
Beef and Cheddar Sandwich$15.50
Romesco Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Fries, Rustic Roll
Fried Halibut Sandwich$15.50
Lemon Basil Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, French Fries, Rustic Roll

Sides

Choice of Dressings: Ranch, Mustard Parmesan Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Creamy Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

House Salad$5.50
Mesclun Greens, Romaine, Calamatas, Tomato, Carrots, Onions, Croutons
Sauteed Brussels$9.25
Sprouts and Spinach in Garlic Lemon Butter

Desserts

Coconut Cake$9.00
with Raspberry Sauce
Lemon Ricotta Sour Cream Cheesecake$9.00
with a mixed Berry Sauce
Peach Cobbler$9.00
Sweet Cream Biscuit and Creme Anglaise
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tart$9.00
with a Pecan Crust, Peanut Butter Mousse, Ganache
Ice Cream Sandwich$9.00
with House Made Cherry Crumble Ice Cream, Brownie, Hot Fudge

Cocktails

$18

Manhattan
with Makers Mark Bourbon, Contratto Sweet Vermouth, Luxardo Cherries, Angostura Bitters
Cosmopolitan
with Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Cranberry Juice
Margarita
with Montezuma Gold Tequila, Triple Sec, House Made Fresh Lemon and Lime Juice Sour Mix
Vodka Martini
with Tito's Vodka, Contratto Dry Vermouth (Specify: Dirty, Olives, Onions, Twist)

Take Out Wine List

Sparkling

Gruet, Brut, NV (New Mexico)$25.00

Rosé

Moulin de Gassac, Guilhem, 2019 (France, Pays d'Herault)$20.00

White

Chardonnay, White Hall, 2018 (Virginia, Monticello)$22.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Elizabeth Spencer, 2020 (California, Mendocino)$20.00

Red

Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, CMS, 2018 (Washington, Columbia Valley)$21.00
Pinot Noir, Leese Fitch, 2018 (California)$21.00

What 1,647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Service
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Neighborhood gem
Charlottesville
Great for fine wines
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PatrickW
Richmond
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner
VG
VGood
Richmond
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
The restaurant has had some upgrades - cushions on the wood seats for example. They are back at full capacity, so it is noisy. Wine list has improved too.
EP
ErinP
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked a reservation for dinner with a friend and his mom, who was visiting from out of town, and everything about our experience was perfect! The service was incredible, the drinks were delicious, and the food was the some of the best I have ever had! I cannot wait to come back and cannot recommend Duner’s enough!!!
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boomerang
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
I wish this was a more positive review, we had dinner celebrating my husband's b-day. The food was marginal at best, especially for the price. The wine/beer selection was good and we enjoyed our spirits. But the appetizer (shrimp) was overcooked and the vegie dishes over salted. A disappointing evening especially b/c other reviews were so positive. Will likely not return for dinner here :(
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been enjoying Duner’s for many years. Truly a special place!
FF
FruFru
Richmond
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food is wonderful and very creative!! If you are not comfortable with indoor seating they have a tent with nicely spaced tables.
TF
TonyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Waiter was super friendly, food was delicious!! The tables indoor are a bit close together. The music and talking combined made for slightly distracting dinning room. Overall a great date night!!
K
Kaethe
Baden-Württembe
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Service ausgesprochen freundlich. Das Hähnchen war uns zu süß und insgesamt etwas trocken.
KA
KathyA
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! We had a very nice evening.
R
Reviewer4321
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Love the food and service. Really noisy.
R
Robert
Richmond
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner out with friends. Visited many times and never disappointed. Highly recommend.
g
greyhoundgirl
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant in Charlottesville. Delicious food, warm, friendly and efficient service. Reasonable prices. An excellent dining experience with a down home feeling!
BP
BobP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Excellent service, amazing oysters but overcooked and dry rockfish.
w
willr
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience! We love the food and the staff is amazing! Plus Linda the pastry chef is makes the most amazing desserts!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had a very nice time celebrating a special birthday. Service and food was wonderful!
RS
RenceS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
The noise level made conversation difficult, but the food was great.
IP
IngerP
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love coming here--friendly staff who have mostly worked at Duner's for years. Nice neighborhood restaurant to have!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best chicken piccata I’ve ever had. Service and drinks were great!
SH
SherryH
Tampa
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience3
Food was delicious and service great. Coconut cake was a bit “wet” and could use more coconut flavor. Carrot cake very dense.
F
Frisco
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Special place, for special occasions, like Friday and Saturday!
KW
KeyWestLover
Washington DC
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an early dinner with friends. The restaurant was fairly busy, but we had attentive service and excellent food. We enjoyed our dining experience and were glad to have taken our friend there for dinner.
B
Bradley
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were enthusiastic about the entire experience from our warm greeting, great table and acknowledgment of a birthday celebration. The server was warm and so helpful, as was the sommelier. My guests enjoyed the tomato soup, the fabulous complex garden salad (this was remarkable and should be featured on the menu) seared tuna as well as the pork chop entre. All were delicious and perfectly prepared. The desserts were fabulous and birthday candle was a great touch. We especially appreciated the table steward, JB, who was so pleasant and cordially efficient. The positive energy in the room was wonderful and we look forward to returning for another splendid evening at Duners,
J
Jamestowngirl
Atlanta
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall2food5service2ambience1
When making the reservation, the only seating available was “porch or outdoor “ seating under a tent with patio type furniture. There was no ambiance in this tent - it was as if we were in a storage shed filled also with patio table and chairs, with a yellow caution sign upon entering. It was raining and the floor of the tent flooded. It was drafty and the tent swayed with the wind. The food was great as always but the service seemed not concerned with the effects of the weather. When I complained that I was wet from the rain and my purse soaked on the floor , they said “ we appreciate your flexibility”. For the four of us, the bill finished at $300. We would have been more comfortable with paying $300 for take out. The restaurant was full and very loud and atleast you could hear yourself talk in the tent. However I will not be back to Duners after such a disappointing experience- an evening out is not just about the food - it’s the whole dining experience which lacked in all of the other aspects.
KA
KimberlyA
Richmond
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent! Will definitely go back.. one of the best places we’ve eaten in Charlottesville!!
M
Molly
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food here is ALWAYS excellent! Wine list includes some favorite local wines. Service was cheerful and timely.
k
kate
Baltimore
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! It was a excellent dinner and birthday celebration
J
Jack
Richmond
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Restaurant was very, very noisy. All surfaces inside restaurant were, so very little sound was absorbed.
KB
KennedyBW
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, but I do wish there were more vegetarian options! There was only 1 vegetarian entree, and no vegetarian appetizers aside from the cream of mushroom soup. Service was excellent, and they have a nice wine list!
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msmms
Greensboro
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. We enjoyed our first visit there, and would definitely go back!
SD
SteveD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great dinner. Great service. Really noisy. Doesn’t keep me from wanting to come back but makes me careful who I come with.
JK
JohnK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food. Made reservations more than one week in advance.
B
Badtothebone
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
We had a wonderful dinner and our waitress was absolutely fantastic! The food was great the portions were excellent and I can’t say enough about the experience!
BM
BMW1001
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
It was perfectly ok but nothing more, very simple menu.
Y
Yoyo
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Lovely place but very busy so service, while top notch, was a little slow. Very loud, making conversation a little tough. Amazing food and wine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Best place to eat in Charlottesville
A
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful night celebrating my anniversary at Duners. It was my first visit & a highly anticipated one (have wanted to try the restaurant for a very long time) - so needless to say, I had high expectations. Sure enough, they were met & then some. Incredible food & service and will be back no doubt.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Duners!
KP
KimP
Birmingham
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Party of six to celebrate my adult sons birthday. Food was excellent service had ups and downs. Sommelier decanted wine in the back of the restaurant? Which I thought was odd as it is usually done tableside. I had made a special trip to drop off cake and candles earlier in the day and this was somehow never communicated to the server. I got up and reminded a hostess, then the server came over to apologize thereby blowing the whole surprise….. disappointing. Otherwise the service was friendly and attentive . Food was good, portions large but very vey pricey for what/where it was at nearly $40 per entree. Also was informed of a $2per person fee for cake, we were charged 15 for 6 of us. It was a nice dinner… not sure if I would go back
JS
JohnS
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Very nice place and great service. The food was good but not great. It is expensive. I ordered Halibut and it was really dry.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Duners Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 293-8352.

Duners Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1647 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(434) 293-8352

4372 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Christopher Reynolds
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dunersrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(434) 293-8352

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Duners Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

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100 Virginia Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Coconut Cake

Panko Fried Oysters

Seared Beef Tenderloin

Soups

Chilled Creamy Tomato$8.75

Cream of Mushroom & Sherry$8.75

Appetizers

Steamed Mussels$14.00

Panko Fried Oysters$14.00

Roasted Shishito Peppers$13.00

Beef Carpaccio$12.50

Tea Smoked Baby Back Ribs$13.00

Grilled Scallops$15.50

Shrimp and Shiitake$11.50

Entrées

Horseradish Crusted Salmon$24.00

Baked Halibut$28.00

Baked Trout Stuffed$26.00

Grilled Tuna$26.00

Seared Lamb Rack$36.00

Grilled Pork Chop$24.00

Veal Scallopine over House Fettuccine$24.00

Grilled Flank Steak*$24.00

Bourbon BBQ Short Ribs$24.00

Seared Beef Tenderloin*$37.00

House Fettuccine$25.00

Portobello Mushroom Wellington$21.00

Beef and Cheddar Sandwich$15.50

Fried Halibut Sandwich$15.50

Sides

House Salad$5.50

Sauteed Brussels$9.25

Desserts

Coconut Cake$9.00

Lemon Ricotta Sour Cream Cheesecake$9.00

Peach Cobbler$9.00

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tart$9.00

Ice Cream Sandwich$9.00

Cocktails

Manhattan

Cosmopolitan

Margarita

Vodka Martini

Take Out Wine List

Sparkling

Gruet, Brut, NV (New Mexico)$25.00

Rosé

Moulin de Gassac, Guilhem, 2019 (France, Pays d'Herault)$20.00

White

Chardonnay, White Hall, 2018 (Virginia, Monticello)$22.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Elizabeth Spencer, 2020 (California, Mendocino)$20.00

Red

Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, CMS, 2018 (Washington, Columbia Valley)$21.00

Pinot Noir, Leese Fitch, 2018 (California)$21.00

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