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The Shebeen


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4.5 of 5 stars 44 ratings
44 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
13
4.0 of 5 stars
18
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#20 of 229 restaurants in Charlottesvill...
  • Address: 247 Ridge-McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Phone:  434 296-3185
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 5, 2009

Fun place to go with the girls. more

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5 of 5 stars
katieandtwokids 1 contribution
cville
Oct 13, 2008

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

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 19, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

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

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
giulietta429 456 contributions
Vienna, Virginia
May 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 26, 2008

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

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 24, 2008

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

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 11, 2008

Good food, good bar, good times! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 7, 2008

Food is a mix of South African and British fare. The food is heavy and filling. Restaurant is a little sparse, but the bar is always full with football (soccar) and on the TV. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 6, 2008

Great food and atmosphere but could use a bit more variety in the menu more

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The Shebeen Address

247 Ridge-McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel: 434 296-3185
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.