Lafayette Inn & Restaurant

Friends, we chose to go here for our anniversary based on the reviews and photos of the historic building. We arrived, and the parking lot and grounds were infested by at least a dozen feral cats-several which were laying by the door marked ‘KITCHEN.’ We debated leaving, but convinced ourselves to go inside. We got out of the car and the property smells horrifically of cat urine. We went back to the car. We convinced ourselves to try again…we went into the building, owner greeted us, and we asked about the cats. It was clearly a nonissue and he assured us they are not inside. We entered the dining room which was consumed by a moldy and damp basement odor. We sat to eat in an empty and dingy room. The waitress was plenty nice. However, the odor and overall environment caused concern as to the conditions of the kitchen. In addition, anyone with respiratory health issues is advised to go somewhere else-I didn’t last 10 minutes before we had to leave. We ended up driving 45 minutes into Charlottesville where we enjoyed our anniversary dinner at an establishment that we gave a 5 star review!

I rarely write reviews but wanted to give a shout-out to this place and Alan who couldn't have been nicer. I was on a bike tour and had a broken derailleur cable. I had a spare to fix it but did not have wire cutters and Alan was gracious to dig a pair out from his truck to lend me. The rooms/suites are awesome and clean with lots of historic charm and even had a Keurig with plenty of coffee to get me started. If you're passing through Stanardsville you should definitely consider staying here!

Delicious salmon with rice and broccoli. Delicious beet salad! Very nice and a friendly server

Fantastic people . Great food!

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

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

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.

Wonderful, accommodating owners and the best breakfast I have ever had an a bed and breakfast! Loved the fireplaces in every room!

Service: 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.

Walked in off the street, newly arrived in town and looking for dinner. The lady greeted us with kind of a cool look, and let us know they had no availability. Which is fine but her attitude was pretty rude. Oh well. Off to Jacks Shop we went. Lol

Pleasantly surprised. First time at the Lafayette Inn and was expecting a good meal but had an exceptionally good meal. Would definitely come again.

Attended a rehearsal dinner here in September and everything was wonderful! Beautiful space and delicious food. I was most impressed, however, by the service. Our server was incredibly kind and even offered to cut my food while I was managing my newborn.

Service: 5

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.

Did not live up to the acolades. Food and service was ok, nothing special. The atmosphere is quaint and quiet

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