I was there a week ago Sunday on the way back from a week at the Great Smokies. He really is there. The restaurant is large, well-appointed, and very clean. The food is terrific, although the two of us really couldn't order everything we wanted to.
I would be interested in going if enough people go, although it's quite a schlepp down Rte 29 to the north side of Charlottesville. You really have to love his food.