Always great --- meat pies... lamb ... stews... spicey, but not too hot. The staff is friendly & quick. Always fun for out of town guests... not your usual mid-Virginia hot spot. It is fun to find something unique....don't be put off by the bad location --- yes, that is a McDonald's in the parking lot & a Staples.... it... more

Shebeen Charlottesville is a fantastic culinary experience. I have been going for years, and one of the best indicators of a solid restaurant is the longevity of their staff. I have seen the same faces providing excellent service for more years than I can remember. Shebeen is a must for anyone traveling in the Central Virginia region. The atmosphere is... more

Fun place to go with the girls. more

finally something different...friendly, welcoming, classic food with a new twist on the flavors. we took our kids and they enjoyed dinner as much as we did=coming back! easy parking. reasonable prices. loved the samosas! more

Good food, better wine. Not really "authentic" SA but you're in C-ville. more

Great wine list but disappointing food. The chef put a french twist on the South African food and in my mind (as a south african) does not pull it off more

My fiance and I ate here yesterday. We loved the African decor and music. We already very much want to go to South Africa, and visiting this restaurant really made us want to visit. There are wooden tables and booths, beautiful masks, baskets and prints on the walls. The menu was extensive (we came before 3 pm and could choose... more

A really fascinating menu, great South African wines. The only South African restaurant I know of in the States. Definitely worth a visit if you like trying something new. more

Love it, however, it is becoming a bit boring as the menu hasn't changed in 3 years. more