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Upper Shirley Vineyards, Charles City, VA

Upper Shirley Vineyards

4.8 (245)
$30 and under
American
600 Shirley Plantation Rd, Charles City, VA 23030-2920

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for outdoor dining
Upper Shirley Vineyards, perched above one of the most beautiful bends on the James River and surrounded by history, brings you the best of Virginia: culinary delights, award-winning wine, and events you’ll remember for a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for a day away or the best place to stage your dream wedding, Upper Shirley Vineyards will exceed your expectations.

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What 245 people are saying

Upper Shirley Vineyards reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Great for fine wines

  • Virginia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Virginia

    American

  • Richmond

    Best Overall

  • Richmond

    Best Service

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Best Value

  • Richmond

    Great for fine wines

  • Richmond

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Richmond

    Great for scenic views

  • Richmond

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Upper Shirley Vineyards offers a "beautiful setting" with "excellent food" and "fantastic atmosphere." Guests praise the "attentive" service and "delicious" wine. Highlights include "yummy lunch," "generous pours," and scenic views of the James River. Visitors appreciate the ambiance for "special occasions" and enjoy the "Red Flight Wine."

245 Reviews
  1. Tony VIP

    Richmond10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite weekend lunch spots in the Richmond area. Scenic views, excellent menu with great value, friendly service - classic southern charm and ambiance.

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  2. Jerry

    Cincinnati16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wine. Great food. Great service. Great setting. A nice way to spend an afternoon.

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  3. Trish

    Charleston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue. The food and wine were perfect on a sunny Sunday! Highly recommend. Their inside and outside areas are perfect for eating on the balcony or the beautiful patio overlooking the James River
    Upper Shirley VineyardsResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you for recommending us so highly, Trish! We are delighted to know that the beautiful river views provide such a perfect complement to our wine and food offerings. We hope you'll come and enjoy some more lazy Sunday afternoons with us soon!

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  4. Carole

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great but would prefer more of a variety of sandwiches. Have been there before and will continue to go. Ambiance outside was fabulous! Great place to catch up with friends.
    Upper Shirley VineyardsResponded on May 1, 2025
    We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed our outdoor views - we love being a place where friends can relax and catch up! We can't wait to have you back as our guest again soon for a relaxing afternoon of food and fun.

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  5. Simeon VIP

    Richmond81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate outside on a beautiful spring day. Enjoyed the food from a limited menu. Wine was good as always.
    Upper Shirley VineyardsResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you so much for visiting, Simeon! We are glad to see that you enjoyed some great wine with a lovely meal in our beautiful outdoor setting. We hope you'll choose to spend some more of your spring afternoons with us!

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  6. Corey

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food! drove 2 hours and not disappointed. Great service by Ella. Wine flight (reds ) were delicious.
    Upper Shirley VineyardsResponded on April 14, 2025
    Wow! 2 hours! That's dedication! Thank you so much for making the trip to dine with us. We are delighted to know that it was worth the trip and that you enjoyed everything from the food to the wine to the friendly and professional service from our staff. We can't wait for your next visit!

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  7. Daphne

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Only complaint was that I called to see if we could make a reservation for 7 instead of 6. Was told no even though the dining room was empty. Only table was our table for 6 ( which could have held 8) and another table of 6. We went to celebrate a birthday and had to omit some family bc 7 couldn’t be accommodated, even after we called to specifically ask. We will be back it was just frustrating that everyone didn’t come bc we were told no room.

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  8. Terry

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Upper Shirley's is a nice way to start the day.
    Upper Shirley VineyardsResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thank you for choosing to start your day with us! We're pleased to see that it was a 5-star way to quick off your day, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was actually quite good. And they gave us samples of the wines. Our server, Dominique was great!!
    Upper Shirley VineyardsResponded on March 25, 2025
    We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and a taste of our signature wines. We appreciate knowing, too, that the friendly service of our staff made for a great experience. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon!

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  10. Steven

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday, getaway for the wife and I. Loved the atmosphere, food, and Red Flight Wine. It was not the first visit.
    Upper Shirley VineyardsResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thank you for choosing us for such a special get-away! We love being able to help our guests mark these milestones, and we're happy to hear that our lovely venue and food and wine selections made it an occasion to remember. We look forward to helping you mark more special celebrations in the future!

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Upper Shirley Vineyards is rated 4.8 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Upper Shirley Vineyards

600 Shirley Plantation Rd, Charles City, VA 23030-2920

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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