Marigold by Jean-Georges

We actually came upon this place by accident due to a gps error. The valet Trey hooked us up by checking to see if they had room. We didn’t have a reservation but they were able to seat our party. The environment feels like fine dining but the staff is so friendly and personable. After Amanda seated us and ran through the gluten free options, our server Victoria was so patient with our dietary restrictions. She was so nice, and knowledgeable about the preparation of the food, the ingredients, and the chef’s vision for each dish. The food was so delicious and the flavor profiles were so rich, but highlighted the freshness of the ingredients. The parsnip soup specifically was like nothing I’ve ever had before. I had the salmon, and my parents got the sea bass and lobster. They both said it was the best fish they’d ever tasted, and I agreed! It was my birthday, and I have type 1 diabetes, so I wasn’t going to do dessert. She knew exactly what to do, and brought out an espresso on a plate wishing me a happy birthday. It was so kind, and after the meal she hooked us up with some postage paper with marigold seeds pressed into it. It was such a nice signature after an insanely delicious meal.

Stunning setting. Enjoy the patio outside, or the incredibly designed dining room. This is the type of restaurant that makes me want to be an interior designer. The food and service are both top notch. Smaller menu, but each item I’ve purchased has been delectable. I think you get what you pay for and I will keep coming here.

Absolutely loved our experience at Marigold by Jean-Georges! The food was exceptional — creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch from start to finish; everyone was attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable without being overbearing. The atmosphere is warm, elegant, and versatile — perfect for a romantic date night or a special celebration. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an elevated dining experience that still feels approachable. Food is on the higher side but super delicious.

Had an old fashioned and a martini, both were great. The Old Fashioned had cardamom in it. A little different, but good. I had the roasted chicken. Very strong dill, which is all you could taste. Waitress and menu state that it comes with “crusty potatoes”, they are potato chips. Really, potato chips. Chicken was well cooked and very juicy. But when you debone a piece of chicken, you should always press the place where the end of the bones were to make sure you get the grizzly bone tips out. Obviously not done here. My wife had the scallops. Large and well cooked. Problem is, they were setting in a pool of ground mustard, which completely overwhelms the scallops. We also had the calamari appetizer. They were obviously frozen pre battered. Very strong taste of the oil they were cooked in. Initially we were going to hang out and enjoy our cocktails. But the waitress advised us that the chef wanted to have our complete order all at once. Fine. But then it all came out pretty quick. We were there for 55 minutes, and had completed our meal, no time to set and enjoy our anniversary before the main course came out. Overall we were very disappointed. We heard so many great things about this place. But to her defense, when my wife voiced her opinion about the scallops, the waitress took them off the bill, thank you!

Truly enjoyed every part of my experience here at Marigold by Jean-Georges. The food is phenomenal. The atmosphere is captivating and the service exceeded expectations. Top 5 on my list. Special thank you to our server, you were wonderful.

We visited this place for our Anniversary mid January. We ate here for our Anniversary dinner, and were staying at Keswick. The food was delicious, and we ended up eating brunch here later in the week.

No one to greet us on arrival for our reservation. Hostess finally showed up 3 or 4 minutes later without a word of apology. Restaurant not crowded but we were seated directly next to a party of 4 who had the same server and had not ordered so we waited another 10 minutes to order a drink. Must say drinks were good and beautifully presented. Food: burrata, cold and hard overpowered with fig sauce. Beet salad, OK but paired with cucumbers. Not a good combo. Bass main course was two tiny filets in a bland lemon emulsion accompanied by three tasteless overcooked carrots. Molten lava cake dessert good. All in all not what one would expect in Jean George restaurant. Wonder when the last time he was here.

Great place for a romantic or celebratory dinner. The service is so welcoming and the food is incredible. I recommend the Thai basil soup, truffle pizza, and crispy sushi. If you get seating on the patio, you get a beautiful view of the golf course. The inside is just as nice, and I recommend it for a more intimate feeling. This is a great dinner spot to start or end your trip to this part of Virginia and worth the drive.

We had two meals here. Dinner for my birthday and then breakfast the following morning bc we were staying at the hotel. For dinner - service was excellent. Ava took great care of us and brought us goodies to celebrate both my 40th birthday and our baby which is due in just a few weeks! We chose several appetizers to include the kale/broccoli salad (YUM) and burrata with toast (YUM). I chose the halibut entree which was a very generous portion and my husband went for the meatball pasta dish which he very much liked as well. For dessert - I had to try the famous lava cake - delicious! It was a tough call between that and their house-made carrot cake - but, next time! - For breakfast, less impressive. I went with the Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding and found it to be a weird, dry texture that I didn't enjoy. Would not order it again. The yogurt parfait for $11 was too small to be a full portion for breakfast. My husband was unhappy bc he wanted to make a breakfast sandwich and the kitchen didn't want to make a cheese, bacon breakfast sandwich on another toast. Eventually they did, but he didn't like the issue and the food was just OK. We will def. come back again for dinner. Beautiful restaurant and gorgeously appointed with stellar service for dinner.

I wasn't expecting much but wow was this a pleasant and memorable experience. Brought the family and they had coloring packets for my kids. Ordered shrimp salad, beef tenderloin, mozzarella pizza, and rigatoni with meatballs. The complimentary bread was great and then I knew we were at the right place. All the dishes were great but the Shrimp salad was the highlight. Cherry tomatoes were plump and refreshing and I think the shrimp were sauteed. By far one of the best salads I have ever had. Beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection and the veggies/sauce were a great touch. Pizza's cheese and bread were delicious and couldn't have been better. Rigatoni with meatballs was my least favorite of the dishes but I would still give it an 8/10 rating. The only downside is I wish they gave bigger portions since the food was sooo good. Ambiance, service, and food were excellente. It's a nice touch to the effing expensive hotel.

So, having been to Marigold three times, it seems preparation and finished product are spotty. Appetizers have the best overall quality and consistency, but the mains? Frankly, mediocre at best, with little attention to detail, leading to seriously overcooked fish at dinner, and burnt toast and muffins under the Eggs Benedict and Avocado Toast at brunch.

Overall I think this is a wonderful restaurant. We were staying at Kenswick hall and dined here twice for dinner and twice for breakfast. For breakfast service was spot on, for dinner it was friendly, but incredible slow. I definitely think they were understaffed for how many dinners we had. On Sunday evening we were seated 45 minutes after our reservation time because they were so far behind. For dinner the roasted lobster was really tasty. They went very light on the shoestring fries, but still it was a very delicious dish. I know the menu changes often! We also enjoyed the sushi and salmon. Really the only dish we didn't love was the broccoli dip. I think we were expecting a warm dip, it is cold dip with some really amazing homemade pita. The cocktails were also delicious. The madelines you get with the check are a nice addition, although we did have to request them one evening. Breakfast was delicious! The prices are high and are what you would expect when at a nice hotel. The interior is beautiful and well thought out. Their outdoor patio/garden is also quite lovely.

Perfect spot for fine-dining in the Charlottesville area! I visited for dinner while staying at Keswick Hall, which is the hotel where Marigold is located. However, in my opinion, the food here is worth the 15 min drive out of C-ville even if you aren't a hotel guest. The building itself is beautiful, and the space doesn't disappoint when you walk inside. Think soaring ceilings, modern accents, and a wall of floor to ceiling windows overlooking the hotel's golf course. Our waiter gave us some great recommendations, and we tried the following dishes during our visit: - Crispy Sushi - Burrata - Clam and Linguini - Roasted Duck Breast I would order absolutely everything again--it was all spot on--but the Crispy Sushi and the Duck were my favorites. My husband isn't always a fan of raw fish, but this sea trout crispy sushi won him over. Such a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The duck was cooked to perfection and the berry/port sauce underneath it was the perfect thing to pull the dish together. So glad we stopped by, and will 100% visit again if we find ourselves in the area.

Marigold by Jean-Georges is an excellent restaurant that offers a great dining experience for breakfast and dinner. The stunning views and cozy fireplace create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, providing excellent service throughout our meal. We enjoyed every dish we ordered and even returned for a second breakfast before leaving. I highly recommend trying this restaurant. Breakfast: Eggs Any Style = Fresh and delicious Dinner: Tuna Tartare = Perfectly seasoned, not too spicy Sauteed Greens = Flavorful and enjoyable Faroe Island Salmon = Excellent, I cleaned my plate Icelandic Cod = The coconut added a delightful touch of flavor.

A beautiful restaurant & bar. We had cocktails before our dinner reservation. Service was friendly & timely. The entrees were enjoyed but beware the chicken with habanero sauce is HOT! The sea bass was very good but a tad too salty for my taste from a bit too much soy sauce.

Marigold? Or rather ... MAJESTIC. Wow. We were stunned. The setting, the ambience, the food. It was such a perfect end to '22. I have attached a few snapshots to help you ~feel~ the energy. The only negative thing would be how our waitress was not entirely the friendliest, unfortunately. She treated my sister and I as if we were juveniles, yet we are both in our mid-20's; however, everything else was so spectacular, I do not want to be a Debbie Downer. LET'S TALK FOOOOOD: I ordered their avocado pizza. I love bread and I am obsessed with avocado, so I was really anxious to see this masterpiece and LET ME TELL YOU. They certainly did NOT leave you feeling ripped off from avocado because they packed quite a bit on them with a squeeze of lemon. Amazing. Here's how the service was (disregarding our waitress's attitude): My family's plates were all ready and brought over to the table; however, my pizza was taking a bit of time in their oven, so the manager/chef brought over their famous burrata and fig salad for me to snack on while it was finishing up. I thought it was extremely considerate and well-mannered of them! Also, best burrata I have ever tasted; it was oh-so-creamy and delightful. The rest of my family ordered their salmon and bass, and both were equally as scrumptious. I preferred the salmon because it was crusted with mushroom and the potatoes were to DIE FOR. I am not a very big fan of bass but it was delicious too! LET'S TALK DRINKSSSS: I got their Chiles Orchard Peach Daiquiri and omg. I loved the egg white froth. My parents enjoyed their cherry old fashioned! High-quality alcohol, for sure! LET'S TALK DESSERTSSSS: We just ordered the top three of the lists alongside their complimentary citrus-y madeleines. I do looove my chocolate; however, my absolute favorite one was the pear. It was so different and unique and decadent!!

Service was very good and the ambiance is very clean and elegant. I will say the food was 7.5/10. My lobster was average but the tenderloin was phenomenal! The Caviar was just okay but the Kale salad and Charred octopus was very good. I think some things just needed a fresher taste. I would go back when they do another seasonal menu to try again! The homemade ice cream and chocolate lava cake were delicious!

Absolutely amazing! I wasn't expecting much less after numerous recommendations. This restaurant experience will leave a lasting high mark in my book from a combination of exquisite dishes, balance between a warm and classy ambiance, and superb staff and service. The star of the night was the food, of course. We started with the sashimi. I was pleased with the selection and freshness of the fish. For entrees, we had the prime tenderloin and the black bass. Both were delicious. The tenderloin was cooked to perfection and paired with a fun sriracha sauce with crispy Brussels and potatoes. The black bass was my favorite- so tender but with a crispy skin and paired with an addictive citrusy and creamy emulsion. For dessert, we got the apple confit - warm juicy apples with both a refreshing sorbet and ice cream! We were also brought fresh beignets for celebrating a special occasion there. Keswick Hall is an impressive area to begin with and walking into Marigold only echoed the surroundings. There are high ceilings that create a breathtaking space, a large bar, beautiful light fixtures, and a cozy fireplace. I was surprised by how much space and how many seats were inside. I loved the plethora of comfy booth seating all throughout the edges of the restaurant. Service was friendly, quick, and attentive, without being overbearing. Overall, I was so thrilled to spend the evening here and enjoy such delicious food. It truly felt like each little detail, from the food to the ambiance and even the service, was very intentional and thoughtful. Looking forward to more opportunities to be blown away!

Marigold is completely average, and won't be back despite the great cocktails. I'm no cheap-o, and am happy to pay $50 per entree for quality food. But Marigold, at least for their "full" lobster dish, doesn't offer that - at $53, the full lobster was maybe 4 oz of meat, and was smothered in so much butter it overpowered the lobster itself. Not that it would've mattered - I could tell the lobster was over cooked and slightly waterlogged. Other dishes also had potential --such as the tuna tartare and burrita--but were likewise smothered with so much sauce you could barely taste the tuna or cheese. Are they using sauce to mask potentially low quality food? Likely. Perhaps that is why the crispy salmon sushi--with no sauce or other frills--was the lone standout dish of the meal.

The building is beautiful very refreshing, the view of the golf camp is nice , very spacious and high cealings, the service was good not excelent , the appetizers came with the entrees at the same time, we took it anyway, the expectation we had was to high for what we got with the food the menu was very small , we picked the hamburgers and we both thought the same, the hamburgers at burger bacht at shot pump are better. We did like one of the desserts the berry gelato was very good. In general no bad but not outstanding like our expectations were hoping.

High quality restaurant good for fine dining and great views. The hotel itself is great too with a pretty setup and nice decor. The pool is super fancy too. There is a full bar here for dinner. The lighting of the place is pretty and they accommodate large parties well. The food was really great.

I just really enjoy this restaurant. Great ambiance. Great service. Great food. My beef was ridiculously tender and cooked perfectly. I didn't even need a knife. The salted caramel sundae was heavenly. My daughter loved her salmon. Water glasses always filled. Cocktails yum! Good portion sizes. My daughter said it's her favorite. Husband enjoyed his meals and half of mine.

The restaurant is beautiful, the ambience is nice, we felt very happy comfortable and welcomed! We sat right in front of the indoor fireplace and it was really enjoyable. They did a great job of catering to us and our toddler, so that's awesome! Food was great and we will DEFINITLY be back!

Beautiful setting, beautiful design, helpful staff, underwhelming food. Cheeseburger and chicken sandwich so-so (medium burger was burnt on the outside and raw on the inside.) Potstickers were very good.

Beautiful view and great service. We loved the Burrata but the fried chicken and salmon were a bit bland. The warm shrimp salad was good.

I live just north of SF in Marin County but also have a place in Scottsville, VA. That old chestnut, hah. I absolutely love eating here when I'm in Va. Crispy sushi should not be missed and the fried chicken is absurdly crunchy with a nice habanero sauce that is spicy yet restrained. Friendly staff, good drinks. Eat and drink here.

Oh my goodness! There are no words to describe how wonderful this restaurant is! Let's start with the entrance way. Beautiful walkway covered with open wood beams that leads to an impressive entryway door. Ample room for waiting patrons. Our server was adorable! Efficient, informative and prompt. Unfortunately her name escapes me. The food, where do I start, was fresh, local, flavorful with an exquisite presentation! They also make the BEST Aperol Spritz and Mojitos I have ever tasted! I even called the bartender and asked for the recipes and he was delighted to spill, haha, no pun intended, well. Yes there was!

Cucumber caipirinha was off the brunch menu but the bartender suggested it and it was fantastic. The chorizo summer squash pizza was crispy and the flavors balanced. I thoroughly enjoyed both of the things I tried and the ambience was definitely romantic and cozy despite it being mostly empty on a Monday night.

Definitely worth the price. If I have the opportunity would go back to this restaurant. Food, service and ambiance were great.

I arranged a surprise birthday party for my wife and our neighbors at Marigold. I specifically instructed the restaurant by calling ahead to bill my card and do not give the check to my wife or our friends. I even selected "bill my card," on the reservation app and entered my card information. I then called the restaurant and confirmed that they would just bill me and they asked me what the limit should be and I said $3000.00. Then on the night of the surprise dinner, the restaurant produced checks for each person and passed the checks around. Luckily my wife jumped in and managed to pay. I didn't ant her to have to do this on her birthday. That's why I set it all up a certain way. Yet - didn't happen.

We had dinner at Marigold because Fleurie, where we had reservations, was not open due to construction delays. Marigold was very good, but lacked the intimate atmosphere of Fleurie and also the French restaurant feel. We had martinis, salmon, rigatoni, and an outstanding salted caramel ice cream dessert. Everything was excellent, particularly the salmon. The wine list, primarily French, was excellent, suited to the quality of the menu. Prices of everything were high, as you would expect. Our only complaint is that the restaurant is very dark and the menus use very small fonts, making them unreadable for anyone over 40. They need more light or bigger fonts. We would definitely return, but only if Fleurie is unavailable.

Amazing atmosphere and the food is delicious! Our waitress was polite, prompt, and knowledgeable

Keswick is awesome, disappointed by Marigold. My wife and I waited over 30 minutes for our first drink to arrive. Bread showed up 5 mins after that. Rushed to order. Hurry up and wait. Chain restaurant vibes the whole time. Food was good, but I would have preferred a burger with a more comfortable service environment. Nothing special about it at all.

Delicious food and friendly service. Table was tiny but cosy. Cocktails were great but they charged us $50 for corkage fee for wine we brought in. It was not on the menu and was from our private collection so we thought to enjoy it for our anniversary. Meals priced accordingly and overall very cosy little gem, loved that walked from our hotel to restaurant and could charge it to our suite. Shall return!

Ambiance is wonderful, service and food is great. Love the views. Have been multiple times for both lunch and dinner.

5 stars for the food. Everything was delicious and had a unique and wonderful flavor profile. I order the beef tenderloin - so good, others at the table got the fried chicken which was ok, the clams and linguini - so good, and the rigatoni with meatballs. We had the black truffle pizza as a shared app for the table and it was fantastic. Desserts were great as well. Jean-Georges restaurants never disappoint. The service was not great. The guy who was helping our server was wonderful and on top of it. But our server didn't bring a place setting for my toddler or give her a drink. We sat there for almost a half hour once we had told her we were done eating and waited for a dessert menu. At this time, my toddler was getting antsy and we were getting a little frazzled - I would have left but it was my birthday dinner and I wanted to enjoy a dessert. Maybe just an off night, The food is phenomenal and the restaurant itself is beautiful.

I've had the pleasure of dining at Marigold a handful of times. It never disappoints. Fantastic experience. Food is delicious. Waitstaff is attentive and knowledgeable. Ambiance is great- with a beautiful view. 100% recommend!

We ate at this restaurant after spending the afternoon sipping first class wines and ciders in the Charlottesville area in a Saturday evening. Though we didn't have reservations the restaurant was able to graciously accommodate us at the bar which serves a full menu. I really enjoyed the seared tofu for a main dish and the butternut pot stickers as an appetizer. The food was all in season and extremely innovative and well prepared with excellent ingredients. They even stopped serving pizza for a bit because the batch of dough they made was not "up to standard" per the chef. I appreciated the plant based menu. And even off of the plant based menu, there were many vegetarian options. I would definitely go back! A great little destination dinner date from Richmond.

Great venue, amazing view of the golf course, above average food and service. However, my group of 8 professionals were told only 3 separate checks were all the computer allowed. FIX YOUR COMPUTER. We arbitrarily divided ourselves into 3, but the server had to rerun all the checks a few times to place who ordered what on the correct check. As I recommended Marigold, I was embarrassed at the resulting clusterf***. Until separate checks are available to each guest, I will not be back to Marigold.

I went back in December. Food was good, not great. Ambience was 11/10, great place to go and dress nice and have a couple fancy cocktails. Service was great. The food is great if you want it to look cool on instagram. Taste wise, it was very okay. I had some potstickers that weren't any better than the frozen ones from Costco and the dessert was a very visually appealing sort of deconstructed pear dish that tasted bland. I had been on the search for something more upscale to go to, the ambiance and drinks met my expectations but the food did not.

What a treat!!! This is fine dining in a casual atmosphere. The food and menu are incredible! The prime tenderloin melted In my mouth! The lobster was as good as we ever had anywhere. Service was outstanding. This is a top tier restaurant that can hold its own anywhere!!!

Hubby and I came for an anniversary celebration. The grounds are very pretty if you enjoy manicured lawns. The food was good (with the exception of the very bland split pea soup), cocktails good, but didn't match the high price points. We'd probably come try it again to try the seafood, which they seem to do well.

Marigold is one of the best restaurants that I have ever been to! Whether you're coming for a decadent multi-course dinner or appetizers and drinks at the bar, everything is truly incredible. My personal favorites are the black truffle pizza, the crispy sushi, and the scallops (the latter was available Valentine's weekend but may not be part of their regular menu). The restaurant itself is gorgeous and spacious; it looks like somewhere you would find in Sonoma or Napa. I can't wait to come back when the weather warms up and sit on the beautiful back porch overlooking the property. The last time that my husband and I went, we overheard another young couple telling the bartender that they were visiting from Northern Virginia and keep coming back to Marigold. Thank you Jonathan Lubango for telling me about this hidden gem!

The location and decor are great- really top of the line. Service was fabulous. But pricy but still a good value since the food was awesome. Drinks, appetizer,entrees all sterling.

Here's the thing - if you can get in, you won't want to miss an incredible meal at Marigold. For context, the restaurant features fresh farm-to-table produce that changes seasonally featured in a rustic-chic, yet elegant, setting. You can dine al-fresco near the intimate front porch fireplace, hunker down in the elegant dining room, pull a seat up at the chic teal and gold bar, or even enjoy sweeping mountain views on the back patio. From the pre-dinner prosecco to the sweet dessert latte, everything about our experience was OUTSTANDING! Since the menu changes seasonally, the choices may be different when you go. But this fall, here's what we enjoyed - 1st Course - Crunchy Sushi with Salmon 2nd Course - Maine Lobster with Chili Butter & Shoestring Fries, Rigatoni with Meatballs & Smoked-Chili Tomato Ragu 3rd Course - Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream, Apple Pie with Pecan Ice Cream, Latte The service was great, the ambiance is beautiful, and the food was flavorful and fresh.

Really fabulous. Met a friend for lunch - her recommendation & her treat. I had a simple but very healthy salad and I was blown away. I had a glass of Assyrtiko which I was excited to see on the menu because I just don't often see that. I'd love to go back for dinner and try some more. Star was excellent and the restaurant is gorgeous.

Tasty food in a lovely setting. We visited Marigold on Labor Day for dinner and there were plenty of tables available (although most of the outdoor tables were taken). The interior of Marigold has high ceilings and is sparsely decorated but gives the appearance of a fine dining restaurant. The outdoor patio is fully covered and offers a pleasant view of the adjacent golf course. I tried the yuba with seasonal vegetables and the potstickers for a starter. Before we ordered, we were brought crusty bread and olive oil. The potstickers were served piping hot and had a nice flavor to them. The yuba was slightly spicy and the broth was quite flavorful although the broth did not successfully penetrate the potatoes that were served in the broth. Overall, I had an excellent experience at Marigold and would recommend them.

We are " foodies" who have eaten at fine restaurants around the US and Western Europe. Closer to home in Virginia, for our wedding anniversary, we tried Marigold in Keswick, beautiful horse country near Charlottesville. What a delightful surprise! Everything-- from bread to main course to sides to desserts, was perfectly prepared, creative , and delicious. OMG. The waiter was warm yet professional. The ambiance perfect for a special--yet slightly casual-- evening out. Hats off. Chef Jean-Georges and his team care about and are proud of their craft-- and should be!

The food was top tier! We had tuna tartare, the fried chicken, fish tacos, the truffle burger and one of the pizzas(I forget). Definitely make sure you try the fried chicken and the pizza's if you come here... the flavors & textures were paired to perfection. With that said all of the food was amazing and seasoned beautifully. The service was immaculate and really made this a lovely experience. Thank you

Solid food in an upscale setting. Cocktails and appetizers outshined the entrees and desserts.

Fantastic food and ambiance. Who wodda expect in Keswick, but a true treasure!!!! The menu was adventurous and delicious. My sister and I were surprised but delighted to find it!

Unfortunately, overpriced with small portions. Good atmosphere and nice people. Not worth the hype...

Hopes were high as we trust JG's restaurants, but the reviews are right. The service is a bit better than TGI Fridays - JG would be appalled. Food - mostly all winners. I liked it better than my family, but some really fantastic stuff. Overpriced, sure, but delicious. But the service made the food taste...maybe a bit worse than it was. "Hey - y'all know what you want to order?" I know it's the south, but it's not Waffle House. There was more than one thing we ordered where our server said "oops, I forgot to tell you we're out of that." "Oh sorry, we're out of that too." Also, I've been to many a JG. He's famous for his Ginger Margarita - I actually know the recipe by heart. This was a bit better than Margaritaville mix. It was syrupy sweet and clearly not what they were trained to make. Wine list is very decent. Great BTG selections but probably lacked a bit of upper middle tier? Like a lot of $15-18s and then you'd have a $38 and a $40. Missing some in the middle. Plus waited 10 minutes for our first round of drinks. Apologized that the bar was backed up even though there were 3 bartenders and the place was half full. But I know there's a service shortage now. Also, great bread. But like - explain what it is! Throw some flowery words but we had no idea that was delicious olive bread. Just those little bits make the dining experience that much more robust. We were also halfway through our entrees before the wine we ordered with it showed up. So much so we actually had to stop eating because we didn't have anything to drink for an extended period of time. I don't know what it is. No training? Day after Xmas? But we're clearly not the only ones that think the service is awful. Also, my husband runs one of Jean George's favorite restaurants. It's in his Resy notes. But - they clearly don't read those either. I feel bad if this is someone's first experience of the JG brand. There's so much hope and the issues here are just so, so obvious. Do they just not care because it's not NYC/LA? Can they not find good enough talent? The GM is Parisian which gave us hope, but the experience just let us down. Has he checked out too? A giant disappointment with hope for the future.

Just finished a fabulous weekend getaway at Keswick Hall and dined at Marigold for our anniversary dinner and two breakfasts. Definitely have mixed feelings about our experiences here. Ambience: 5/5 cozy, great views, beautifully decorated without being pretentious Food: 4/5 Favorites: warm shrimp salad (flavor bomb!), lamb shank (wow), cocktail/mocktails, dessert Average: tuna tartare (not very fresh) , seabass (overcooked, same flavor as your average asian restaurant) Service: Initially 4/5, later 1/5 Service for our 1st night's dinner and breakfast #1 was good. Staff was overall attentive and offered good recommendations. Day 2 breakfast was absolutely disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber. We were given complimentary continental breakfast for 2 adults at Marigold as part of our hotel package with Hyatt. Included is coffee, juice, and "assortment of pastries." We weren't expecting anything extraordinary since this was free, and paid for an additional egg/protein dish since we had a long 5 hour drive ahead of us. What was brought out as the "continental breakfast" was a small salad plate with 3 snack sized pastries: 1 mini croissant, 1 mini chocolate croissant, and a small piece of fruit bread. (keep in mind, the day before, we had the same breakfast with double the pastries so each person can sample their own). When I nicely asked the server for an additional mini croissant, she said "this basket is meant to be shared between two people, if you want extra, you have to pay for an additional continental breakfast." I was flabbergasted. I again asked if she meant ordering continental breakfast for TWO people (normally $32) means sharing this small plate of 3 mini pastries. She looked at me dead in the eye, and said "yes, whatever is in the basket is meant to be shared, if you want any additional pastries, you'll have to pay extra." I did not expect a restaurant of this caliber to be nickel and diming us. Especially when we were here celebrating our anniversary and have already dropped a few hundred dollars at the restaurant the day prior. We weren't asking for a free drink or a fancy breakfast, merely to not have to tear each bite sized pastry at breakfast. At least cut it in half if it's truly meant to be shared! It wasn't even so much as not having the pastry but the mere attitude of the server that was truly disappointing. This truly left a bad taste in my mouth, of what was otherwise a beautiful weekend at Keswick Hall. I later clarified at the hotel front desk, yes, they should have at least served double the pastries as this was suppose to be breakfast for two people.

Last night was my third time since visiting Marigold since October and I am more impressed each time. The venue itself is stunning - there is nothing quite like it in Charlottesville (and I've lived here 8 years). The food is INCREDIBLE - and honestly that is an understatement. The service is timely, the cocktails are delicious, and the the ambiance makes it a perfect date night spots or even just a great place to grab a drink with friends. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. So excited to go back! I'm posting pictures from all three reservations

Beautiful restaurant but the food was subpar and extremely underwhelming for the price point. Our crispy potatoes were soggy (as if they forgot to fry them), the lobster was overcooked (& covered in potato straws?) the cranberry for the duck tasted canned, the peaches in the burrata were not ripe... Very disappointing experience for a 400$ meal. If you know how your food is supposed to taste and texture, this is not the restaurant for you and highly recommend eating elsewhere.

Marigold did not disappoint! Excellent service, wonderful choices on the menu- everything was paced perfectly- I mentioned briefly that we were celebrating my sister's birthday and they wrote a special message on our dessert- the salted caramelice cream deliciousness!!!

Honestly, this could have been great but the food was over salted which I had read previously.