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Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Established in 1965 as Charlottesville's premier steakhouse, dinner at "the Barn" has become a Charlottesville tradition. Serving only the finest Certified Angus Steaks, award winning Roast Prime Rib, exceptional seafood & fine wines.
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67 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 67 reviews
5 stars
(29)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(40)
- romantic(20)
- good for groups(19)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- notable wine list(11)
- fit for foodies(9)
Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville Reviews List
Review 1 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Steak House?
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Would not recommend this restaurant. Our steaks were overcooked and I am not sure if they even got the us the right cuts of steak, The place was dark and dingy and needs an overhaul. The service was slow as we had to wait almost 30 minutes after our salad for our overcooked steaks to appear."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 2 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing Graduation Experience
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"In an effort to accommodate a number of diners during graduation, the Barn crammed in additional tables, which really detracted from the ambience. This was our first visit, so we do not know what effect the numbers had on the kitchen, but the food was just OK. We had an experienced waiter who was attentive, but who realistically had little time to devote to detail and pampering. So, the Barn chose number over quality. The Barn may not be the best choice for such occasions."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 3 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good But Slow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very good on its arrival but while I would say the service was satisfactory the food was veryyyyy slow. Took us nearly 2 hours to finish eating. Steaks ordered well down came out rare and had to be sent back. But the scallops were delicious."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 4 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"have been there only a few times, but it always impresses! great atmosphere, great food and awesome service
thanks!"
thanks!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Decent Food, Poor Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were looking for a local steakhouse and the Aberdeen Barn had good reviews. The steaks were good but my friends baked potato came completely dry - not even an ounce of butter and they never offered sour cream or other toppings. It also took 20 minutes before they brought bread to the table. The hostess, manager and bus staff were very friendly and polite but our server was terrible. Nowhere to be found and didn't even try to be friendly.
Probably a decent place if you are a local that they know by name. If you are from out of town, you are better off at Outback."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 6 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always... Superb
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I don't recall ever having a less than excellent meal at the Barn. We moved away from Cville about 6 years ago, and dined there this week to celebrate a special occasion with some family. Everything was perfect. The prime rib is to die for, and the service is as good as you'll find anywhere. Pricey, but worth every penny."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We were really looking forward
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were really looking forward to eating here, but were underwhelmed. The food was just okay, and service was lacking. Much more expensive than the experience warranted. Very disappointing."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 8 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Unsatisfied! Go to another
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unsatisfied! Go to another place unless you like a rude staff and being treated like ....well nevermind. The food was good."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 9 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great place to celebrate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A great place to celebrate an anniversary."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was not disappointed. My
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"I was not disappointed. My experience was as good as i expected, and I will surely return."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Second visit: Went there with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Second visit: Went there with my boyfriend for his birthday and it was a wonderful choice! Crab cakes, filet, sides, drinks were all delicious. This is a more expensive place to dine, but well worth the food and great service. They even brought out a complimentary birthday surprise at the end of our meal! Great experience."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not exactly what I expected.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not exactly what I expected. It is advertised as upscale. However, it was more casual than I expected. Not a spot for kids. Good spot for couples if looking for privacy in a semi casual setting. Food was decent, unfortunately the steak wasn't what I expected. Ambiance was nice. Price was reasonable."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 13 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An overwhelming dining experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"An overwhelming dining experience. Can't say it any other way."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
JIMMY WAS OUR WAITER AND HE
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"JIMMY WAS OUR WAITER AND HE HAS BEEN WITH THE RESTAURANT FOR OVER 30 YEARS. THAT ALONE SAYS A LOT FOR THE RESTAURANT. PRIME RIB IS THE BEST OF ITS KIND!!!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 15 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I liked the barn potatoes,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I liked the barn potatoes, steak was nice and thick, but nothing special."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 16 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food but pricey. Great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"New to the area, my wife and I went for our anniversary, based in reputation for it being a nice restaurant. The atmosphere made me think of Texas (not that I'm experienced with Texas), and the food was very good, and expensive. Our service was so fast and efficient that I hardly felt as though I got to savor the time with my wife."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 17 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always delicious food, friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always delicious food, friendly atmosphere, a wonderful place to treat our college aged son...he always requests that we take him here every time we visit!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service Great, Food Good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The servers were very attentive I would rate the food good but not exceptional. If I am to pay the prices they charge I want an exceptional meal, not just great service."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 19 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We stopped in Charlottesville
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We stopped in Charlottesville on a trip from NC to DC and enjoyed our meal at the Aberdeen Barn. The prime rib, steak, potatoes, cheese spread, and all were outstanding. Service was excellent including a warning that the UVa football team had arrived and would be entering there orders soon, so...we got our food order in and were served promptly. We will be back!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 20 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was excellent as was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was excellent as was the food."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service, best steak
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service, best steak and prime rib in the State of VA and never any pressure to leave. My guests thoroughly enjoyed the total experience"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was perfect. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was perfect. We were there celebrating our wedding anniversary and our friends 60th birtday and we wanted to go somewhere that we could dress up!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Steaks were not cooked the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Steaks were not cooked the way they were ordered."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
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Review 24 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service was amazing and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was amazing and the food was delicious. We ate there 35 years ago and wanted to go back to some place we went when we first started dating for a late Valentine's dinner. It was better than I remembered and will be at the top of our list for special occasion dinners. Thank you and your staff for a wonderful dinner."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Aberdeen Barn is always a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Aberdeen Barn is always a great place to eat! It has friendly, efficient staff, and the food is always excellent. I have never had a bad experience there."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Our reservation for 4 was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our reservation for 4 was right on time, and held appropriately. The decor is a bit dated with a western-barn theme.
After seating, our server took nearly 25 minutes to arrive and take our drink order. As we already had our menus we ordered our entrees at the same time. The entrees arrived relatively quickly, but two of the steaks were WAY overdone. The "Pittsburgh rare" arrived actually "medium" and the "rare" steak arrived "medium-well". The kitchen provided new, to-order steaks and the meal was very enjoyable. The chicken dish was nothing special, but the three steaks we liked quite well.
Given the cost of the meal, I was expecting better. It was okay to try the Aberdeen Barn once, but we will likely not return."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 27 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
it's a little too dark, nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"it's a little too dark, nice ambience, but always difficult to read menu.
would have liked prime rib to have been served a bit warmer. was done to perfection, but just a bit cooler than I would have liked when it reached the table.
service is always so great, and food quality is excellent!
would have liked prime rib to have been served a bit warmer. was done to perfection, but just a bit cooler than I would have liked when it reached the table.
service is always so great, and food quality is excellent!
reservation made was on Valentine's Day, but I also noted it was to celebrate our 22nd anniversary on the 16th. was a bit disappointed there wasn't something more special presented-either a rose offered to ladies as they entered, rose sitting on the table, or if they had offered something special for the anniversary occasion, would have been really exceptional."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best chop house in Charlottesville
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best chop house in Charlottesville and has been for years"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went there as an anniversary
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went there as an anniversary dinner for my son and his wife as well as my wife's birthday. It brought back a lot of memories. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All and all it was a good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All and all it was a good experience. Good ambiance, great server, but unfornately, four out of the six of us had to have our steaks returned because they were not cooked as requested. The management was nice enough to comp us desert and our bottle of wine, and the second version of the steaks were just fine. We will be back again!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Aberdeen Barn - Charlottesville
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate