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Lafayette Inn & Restaurant, Stanardsville, VA

Lafayette Inn & Restaurant

4.4
4.4
245 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
OpenTable "DINERS CHOICE- Best Overall". Sophisticated Southern Cuisine. Trip Advisor "Hall of Fame". An approachable yet elegant dining experience. Named "Virginia"s Restaurant of the Year" by the Food & Wine Society. Stunning brunch on Sundays 11am-2pm. Wine Enthusiast award winning wine list representing many of Virginia wines and countless other New World selections.



Located just 8.3 miles off of Skyline Drive. 30-40 minutes East of Harrisonburg, 20 minutes north of Charlottesville and 30 minutes south of Culpeper.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 16:00–19:30 Sun 14:00–18:30
  • Phone number
    (434) 985-6345
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Pyles
  • Catering
    Host to over 500 Rehearsals, weddings, receptions and small corporate events. Specialize in small, intimate groups and organizations.
  • Private party facilities
    Best known for our 10 Course, wine paired Chef Tasting Dinner. Over 5,000 guests have enjoyed the "experience"! 6:00pm seating Thursday-Saturday and 5:00 on Sundays. Advanced reservations required for the Chef Tasting (special prep).
  • Area
    Stanardsville
  • Cross Street
    Route 33 Bypass
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot behind the Inn. Ample additional town parking adjacent.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 2.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lafayette Inn & Restaurant offers a "delightful evening" with "attentive and considerate service." Guests enjoy "excellent" food, including perfectly cooked steaks and corn fritters, in a "super cute" historic setting. While a few experiences were mixed, the overall ambiance and "wonderful" service make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

245 Reviews
  1. Katie

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy and intimate. The inn was very cute and comfortable. My steak was overcooked but they very kindly recooked it for me to absolute perfection

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  2. Maribeth

    Richmond10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Actually noise level was none. But the app didn’t like my reply. Great meal and wonderful spot for a romantic dinner … we should have stayed overnight there as well for the evening better experience

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  3. Rex VIP

    Richmond11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had not heard about this restaurant until I found it on OpenTable. It is an excellent place to eat. The food and service were wonderful. The hardest part was deciding what to eat; everything looked good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I'm going back again.

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  4. Tom VIP

    Richmond69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, five star. Nitpicks: we both had surf and turf. Wife’s steak was overcooked, more than requested medium rare. They offered to replace it but that would be wasteful. Accompanying shrimp were peel and eat which was unexpected. Otherwise, no complaints. We would go again if in the area. The inn was a great place to stay.

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  5. Shawn

    Baltimore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasantly surprised. First time at the Lafayette Inn and was expecting a good meal but had an exceptionally good meal. Would definitely come again.

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  6. Kathy

    Richmond1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Friendly and attentive servers. Food was mediocre. The grilled ceasar was good but overdressed. The surf and turf came with unpeeled shrimp which was awkward. The cosmo was way way to sweet. Dining room and kitchen door could use a good cleaning.

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  7. Susan

    Raleigh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Did not live up to the acolades. Food and service was ok, nothing special. The atmosphere is quaint and quiet

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  8. Stacy

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience dining here this weekend. The food was delicious and staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back next time we are in the area

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  9. Raji

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live in Greene too and this restaurant is one that we take our guests for dinner! The food is exceptionally good and the service is impeccable!! A hidden treasure in our small community!! Must try out if you have not!!

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  10. Mary VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Some of food was cold on plate some of food was hot on plates and one of steaks was suppose to be well done but was far from well done.

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Lafayette Inn & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
Google Map for Lafayette Inn & Restaurant

146 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Route 33 Bypass
  • Area
    Stanardsville
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 16:00–19:30 Sun 14:00–18:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot behind the Inn. Ample additional town parking adjacent.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Pyles
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (434) 985-6345
  • Catering
    Host to over 500 Rehearsals, weddings, receptions and small corporate events. Specialize in small, intimate groups and organizations.
  • Private party facilities
    Best known for our 10 Course, wine paired Chef Tasting Dinner. Over 5,000 guests have enjoyed the "experience"! 6:00pm seating Thursday-Saturday and 5:00 on Sundays. Advanced reservations required for the Chef Tasting (special prep).
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