SO good, favorite spot of our Richmond trip! My brother and I were looking for late night oysters. Sadly when we came in Wednesday night at 9 PM, we were told they were only serving drinks at that time. I emailed the restaurant and was informed that on most nights, they indeed close the kitchen and only serve drinks after 9 PM, but that on weekends they'll keep the kitchen open longer. I'm so glad we came back on our last day of the trip. It was a Thursday night at 7:45 PM and pretty full. Thankfully, there were some seats at the bar which we preferred anyways since you got to watch the oysters get shucked right in front of you. We ordered the bread service, and though it said house cultured butter OR whipped beef tallow, our kind server made sure to ask if we wanted one or both (the answer was both, of course!). We also got 4 Virginia oysters (appreciate not being forced to order in increments of 6 or 12), chargrilled oysters, and "dessert tonight" which ended up being the most perfect chocolate cake (I think it was describe as something else, but my memory fails me) with a white chocolate ganache-like topping and pistachios *swoon*. I tried the wine of the day which was an orange wine that it was a nice not-too-sweet, not too dry wine. I'd recommend it with a pasta or fish. Our server (didn't catch his name but he had a nice brown sweater and a beanie, receipt says Taylor so maybe that's his name?) was so nice! Great vibes all around from the interior to the bathroom to the service. Would definitely come back. read more

A little coup of joy in Richmond. Happy hour oysters were outstanding--briny, fresh, and perfectly chilled. The bread and butter were magnificent (dangerously so), and the mushroom soup was deep, velvety, and soul-warming. The veal was top-notch--tender, elegant, and clearly in the hands of a confident kitchen. And the French martini? Just right. Balanced, cold, and quietly glamorous--the kind of drink that makes you linger a little longer and plot your return. read more

Beaucoup is one of those places that I'll definitely be returning too. The atmosphere is stylish but relaxed, the kind of spot for a cozy dinner. The menu feels thoughtfully curated, everything we tried was packed with flavor, especially the Duck! Service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, which really elevated the experience. Dishes came out at a great pace, and it's obvious the kitchen takes pride in what they're serving. Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or a full meal, Beaucoup is the place to be. Definitely a place worth revisiting. read more

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We love Beaucoup. We come here a lot. Walking distance for us. Awesome happy hour. Great food. Intimate. Always a great RVA vibe read more

Beaucoup - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Always a 10/10 experience at Beaucoup; from the friendly staff, to the cozy intimate atmosphere, and their phenomenal food, you can't really go wrong! Oysters on the half shell are a must; they're always fresh, salty, flavorful! The drinks are stiff (my favorite being a dirty martini!), more on the boozy side, but wonderful as well. Went last night and ordered the roast chicken; I never order chicken when going to restaurants but this was outstanding. The green sauce, persillade, was herbaceous, bright, and the perfect sauce to tie the whole dish together. Love Beaucoup, can't wait to go back :) read more

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This was my first experience having raw oysters, and I loved it! We got to try the entire gamut of oyster varieties they had. We also had some bread and fries with garlic aioli. My favorite dish was probably the mussels a la cape cod though; I wanted to just drink the beer broth! The service was really great as well. I would totally come back. read more

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We're so glad we stopped in! Beaucoup had awesome cocktails, great oysters, and fun mains in a really intimate space. We got one of the "reserve cocktails" and one of the ones at the top of the menu. The "welcome home" was a tropical but not overpowering slice of paradise, while the reserve cocktail "who's who" was a great blend of michters, cynar, and montenegro that tasted like a more nuanced boulevardier. Super tasty! We stopped in for a lighter dinner, and got a selection of the daily oysters (with hot sauce, mignonette, and a horseradish/cocktail sauce combo... loved the choices!), the kale Caesar, and split the burger. All was really great! The Caesar had a great nuttiness and the burger was well done. The fries were also super tasty and had great flavor: a can't miss! We did have room for dessert, and I'm glad we did! The apple cake was super flavorful and the apples in it were still super firm and had great texture. We're so glad we made it! read more

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I was really excited to snag a reservation on what looked to be a promising restaurant. I understand this is a small establishment and turning tables is key. I do not like to feel constantly pushed to get my order and go. Honestly, that was a total vibe killer. Ordered oysters and mussels which were fine. Two different cocktails which were also fine. The mushroom soup was incredibly salty and the bouillabaisse which was also very salty. Best part of the meal was the bread and butter. It's not a place I personally would come back to or recommend. This is one person's prerogative. I would take my money and venture elsewhere as there are a ton of other options that meet and exceed expectations in Richmond. read more

Cannot recommend this spot enough for a fun date night! The oysters are incredible, and this is coming from someone who was extremely on the fence about coming and trying raw oysters. We started with one of each option and then ordered a second plate of our favorites. They came out quickly, but we never once felt rushed! My fiancé and I foolishly went here for dinner, which of course it was not quite filling enough seeing as we focused on the oysters. So, my one suggestion is to plan to visit Beaucoup as an appetizer sort of restaurant. For just myself and my fiancé, who shared 12 oysters, an order of fried oysters, bread, & a bottle of wine: our bill was roughly $140. Great spot! read more

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This place draws you in with that $1 oyster special - and keeps you there with some incredible drinks ($6 beers, $8 martinis during HH too) and food items beyond that. Their menu is simple, comedic (the names are so fun - "a crispy egg in these trying times"), and fluid. The pictures I am posting are likely not available anymore - but they were pretty dang satisfying. The tuna tartare was deliciously appetizing - tasted so fresh with perfectly crispy thin bread to go with it. The aioli that comes alongside the fries is addictingly tangy. Even the complimentary bread they serve is delicious. Drinks were delicious - and overall everything just felt "higher-end" even though the bill (during HH) was actually fairly reasonable. Reasonable service despite the massive crowd they had to deal with - appreciate them fitting us in without a reservation. Lastly, so clean and modern-looking - with a bit of a sailor-vibe to it. Perfect for a seafood forward restaurant. read more

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Had a fun happy hour at this fan hotspot. Very small but well laid out. HH oysters are a draw, of course, but the yummy looking items coming from the small kitchen (viewable to diners) made me know I'll come back. Superior service by Jonathan and the whole staff. A gem! read more

Food and service were top rate! Was a lively and fun ambiance but not for quiet conversation.

Beaucoup is always a lovely experience! I've been a few times, but this past week I had a reservation for a large 9 person party. I initially made the reservation for 6 but had to add a few leading up to the day, and they were patient and accommodating. We also hit a snag and some of our party had the wrong time and were 30 minutes late. The staff remained patient and communicated with us along the way to make sure we were okay on time so we could enjoy our meal and didn't rush us at all. Cocktails and food are always delicious, but I can't say enough good things about the service! Beaucoup will continue to be a Richmond staple for me and my friends! read more

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Great food and service. I had the raw oysters and they were shucked and chilled perfectly Prices are reasonable and has a nice city bar vibe read more

Are you serious? This place is a GEM. Arrived at roughly 5:45pm on a Friday, just after HH concluded (darn). Although the restaurant is quaint and only offers ~30 seats, we were seated immediately. But, the place was popping! We ordered some cocktails to start. I tried the 'Back to Basics' which features blanco tequila, Aperol, lemon, passion fruit, and habanero. It's nicely balanced and not overly sweet (which I really appreciate) and it had a nice kick to it from the pepper. I really enjoyed it - so much so that I ordered a second. My husband enjoyed the 'Off the Wall,' which I also thought was good, but he opted for champs for his second round, so do with that what you will. We enjoyed two dozen oysters (we are oyster fanatics) and especially loved the Blue Points. The Minnie Pearls were also enjoyed. If you are interested in the gougeres, I would opt to order these with your raw oysters if you plan on enjoying both. Otherwise, it's basically just like little bread bites without any sauce. They were the only thing we had that I wasn't very impressed by and it really just made me want more oysters. We really enjoyed the Panisse with Calabrian Chili Aioli and I'm very glad we took a chance and tried them. They were different but tasted similar in flavor to sausage - a vegetarians DREAM. The frites were delicious too, and I actually ended up preferring to dip them in the aioli that came with the Panisse rather than the garlic aioli they came with. The star of the show (besides the raw oysters) was the Scallop Roll. I read many reviews before our visit that stated this dish was a must have and now I see why. It was DIVINE - perfectly chilled on the classic buttered roll that you would expect with a lobster roll and the salad was perfectly made with fresh chives. So fresh, slightly sweet, and absolutely delicious. Now I see what all the rave is about and I plan to continue to enjoy this dish each time I visit. Overall, our bill for everything was $185 after tax and before tip. We really enjoyed our dinner at Beaucoup and plan to add this lively seafood spot to our list of favorite date night spots in Richmond. read more

Beaucoup - Raw oysters, Blue Points along the top and Minnie Pearls along the bottom. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I don't even like oysters, and I'm still enamored by Beaucoup. This intimate bar took over the Commercial Taphouse space and clearly put in the work to renovate and elevate the ambiance. They recently opened to much fanfare, for good reason. Right now they're not accepting reservations, but the wait wasn't terrible at all (roughly 50 minutes during primetime on a Saturday night). They take down your phone number so you can migrate elsewhere while you wait, and they call when you're next in line, so you have time to get back without losing your spot. The tables are extremely close, like so close that they have to be moved to let the person on the booth side in and out. If that's not your vibe, maybe skip or come at an off-peak time. They have bar seating as well, but they do not have seat backs, which I cannot tolerate in my old age with a creaky back. Service was great for the most part. At one point our server took my order and then left when my friend was ready to order too, but I think that was just opening weekend jitters and also it's fairly loud in there. It didn't take her long to come back either. I ordered one of their signature drinks to drink, the Off the Wall gin cocktail, to start. It was well done, very refreshing, and not overpoweringly boozy. For food, I ordered the Comte cheese, which came with the mini pickles whose name escapes me, some bread, and some tangy mustard. It was so good. A very mild cheese. My friend had an herbal cheese dip with chips that I didn't like quite as much. I also ordered the fries with garlic aioli. They tasted so familiar. I feel like they must be duck-fat fries even though the menu didn't specify. Either way, they were tasty. For my meal, I ordered the flounder filet, which came in a room-temperature soft-boiled egg sauce. In theory that sounds disgusting, in actuality, it was SO GOOD. Like the ideal complement to the perfectly cooked fish. I had a great first impression all in all. The only downfall was that partway through our meal, a couple sat next to us and the woman had bathed in perfume before going out. Please don't be that person. Anyway, I'm sure I'll be back! read more

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I love Beaucoup beaucoup!! Grisette's creations always brings a taste of European life to Richmond. I adore their wine patio at Jardin, their delicious food at Grisette, and now their divine seafood and cocktails at Beaucoup. I just visited on their grand opening night and had a blast. We were a group of three and decided to go family style. Here's what we got: Off the Wall: This gin cocktail is delicious! I don't like when my cocktails taste mostly like the liquor used in them, so this was a great pick for me. The ginger shined and it was pretty floral and light. I really liked it. Skeleton Key AND Back to the Basics: My friend got these because she's a mezcal and tequila girlie. She loved both of these. We both liked the spiciness in the back to the basics. Dirty Martini: My other friend loved this so much she got three. Yes they were that good. A dozen raw oysters: Wow I love oysters! And they have really good ones here. Tonight they had lynnhaven fancies, gigamotos, blue points, and shooting points. We all agreed that the gigamotos were the best. Scallop roll: You must get this! It's so refreshing and delicious. The scallops are cooked perfectly and are light and refreshing. The milk bread it comes on is a dream combo. The chips on the side are also yummy. Mussels marinière: I'm drooling thinking about the sauce. It came with unlimited bread. It was an incredible focaccia with toasted butter. The mussels were yummy too. Soooo good. Bluefin tuna crudo: The nuts and apples really elevated this dish. The other dishes we got were the main stars, but the crudo played a strong supporting role. Dessert: I'm blanking on the same of our dessert, but it was this incredible chocolate mousse pudding with peanuts and chocolate crumble. You have to check out Beaucoup. The service is incredible, we laughed nonstop with our waitress. My friends and I had a blast catching up over amazing food. Highly recommend trying this place. read more

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Small, intimate bar/restaurant. This place really captures the spirit and history of Richmond. Great service, even better food.

Every time I go to Beaucoup I get to try something new. They change up their drinks and food pretty frequently and I have not been disappointed yet. It's a small restaurant so on busy nights you'll likely need a reservation. They have a happy hour with $1 oysters from 4-5:30 on weekdays! It's a little pricey otherwise, but worth it in my opinion. read more

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In town on a work trip and I used Yelp to find a nice late-night drink and snack. Great cocktails and fresh oysters: Is there anything else one needs in life? Maybe some caviar? Oh wait, they have that too! Great music, great vibes, friendly and accommodating staff. This place feels like a dive bar in Europe and I'm all for it. Love this place. read more

Beaucoup - The Always and Never cocktail with some fresh oysters. Yum. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went for a solo date adventure. I sat at the bar and had great service. The bartender was attentive and super polite. I had two drinks while I was there - both very complex in terms of flavor. The wine menu really caught my eye but I'll save that for the next visit. Keep in mind, the menu changes! I ended up getting roasted oysters and corn ribs. Both were amazing. The oysters had shredded fried leeks which and butter. So good! Wouldn't back and get a whole dozen. The corn ribs were also super tasty. I have some leftover that I cannot wait to devour. I will for sure be back! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portion sizes that left us satisfied. We enjoyed our appetizer the roasted oysters! We decided to order the 14 ounce Dry Aged ribeye with perfectly cooked red potatoes for our main course. The entree was accompanied by a caramelized onion steak sauce. The ambiance was lovely, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere! read more

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Food: Fresh creative and flavors are spot on. Service: Eli/Donnie and his entire bar / kitchen crew are professional and very hospitable. FOH manager is attentive and I always feel welcome. Ambiance: Comfortable, relaxed, clean, and good energy. read more

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Totally amazing place to eat oysters-fried, roasted/steamed , on the half shell. Love the vibe in the restaurant too! Great place!

Very personable and patient service. Eclectic menu - that I understand changes regularly. My choices were a big hit- oysters, steak tartare, mussels. Simply delicious. I wouldn't sleep on the Caesar salad either. Topped off with delicious bread and very fresh berry based dessert. read more

If you like oysters/seafood and wine, then this is the spot for you. It's definitely delicious and interesting. It's the 3rd restaurant from the same owner of Grisette and Jardin and is a perfect French dive. Today (in my world) it's opening weekend and they were slammed. Most definitely because their stellar reputation precedes them. It's well earned as the food was fresh and phenomenal. I did wait about 45min for a couple of bar seats but it was expected. All seats were first come. Service was excellent. I don't remember his name but he was nice and helpful. Oyster prices are good. The fried oysters were my favorite and delicious. I loved the flavor combo of the roasted oysters and they were filling. Don't sleep on the gougeres as they are delicious little cheesy choux bites. The frites and aioli are perfect as always- never change!! And finally, the scallop roll. Where has this been all my life?!? I love it. It gives lobster rolls a run for the money. It's so fresh, so light, and the bread is perfect. Don't try to split one, just get your own. Also, pro-tip, save your sauce from the fried oyster for the chips that come with the scallop roll, they go perfectly together. Enjoy!! It was a fantastic meal. read more

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Cozy neighborhood place with a great bon vibrant vibe right in the Fan. It's first come, first served, but if you need to wait for a table or a spot at the bar, they'll happily get you a cocktail or glass of wine while you wait. I think it's great that Beaucoup does not actually offer a lot, but their focus on what they offer shines through. The oyster board had 4 or 5 varieties - all local which I love (flying oysters across the continent is unnecessary, especially since they don't get to use the mileage points they earn before being eaten). We split a half dozen and loved them all. Frites were done very well and the garlic aioli tasted like the tiny kitchen made it just for our order. If the oysters were the stars, the mussels were a very good runner up. Plump and sweet, not a dud in the bowl. The broth was good enough to drink right from the bowl, but fortunately the griddled French bread saved me from embarrassing myself. The cocktail list is tight and the bartenders were great. Wine offerings by the glass lean sweet, but the bottle options will get you what you want at a fair price. Great happy hour deals ($1 oysters, $30 bottles of Muscadet). The scallop roll looked awesome, and I'll be sure to try that when I get back to Beaucoup. read more

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New favorite spot for special occasion drinks! It was so cute and lively inside! The staff was great and for an oyster bar, prices were reasonable! It still probably isn't a casual evening spot, but perfect for that in between of casual and formal! The fries are also absolutely to die for!! I had a gin dirty martini and I'd totally recommend! It has been added to my list of must go spots in richmond! read more

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Cute place with cozy seating. Our server was very knowledgable and helped with out selection of oysters. They were magnificent. I'll go back. read more

I have lived in Richmond for 5 years and can easily say this was one of my best dining experience to date. Loved the drinks, the mains, and OF COURSE the amazing oysters. I highly recommend everyone to book their reservation asap!! read more

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I've been here 3x and each time has not disappointed! No problem finding a table but we do always come at opening. It was notably very loud during our first visit but they've added sound barriers under the tables which helps tremendously with the noise! Management listens! Plenty of street parking close. We always get a dozen of the Happy Hour Oysters (1$), 2 of all the others and truffle fries. It's been fun to try all the different kinds. We love the fries- shoestring style with an addicting aioli. Their mixed drinks have all been good with great balance. Happy they are here! Hope they stay around awhile read more

Great spot for a girls night! We went during Noel and loved their cocktails! The oysters and apps were all amazing as well read more

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Truly an amazing experience every single time. The staff, the food, the drinks, whatever it is just know it will be incredible. The staff is always willing to tailor the experience perfectly to your wants and needs. With a seasonally changing menu there will always be something new that keeps you coming back. read more

Their oysters were good, with a nice variety from different areas - VA, CA, etc. Their scotch egg was also very tasty. Great happy hour oyster prices, and the service was excellent despite it being busy. Our server was very friendly and prompt. The atmosphere was a bit uncomfortable. The tables are crammed together, so much so you can't even get between the tables to the booth side and it feels like you're dining with the people next to you. Both times I've been it's also incredibly loud and it's difficult to converse with the person across from you. There is also typically a wait. It took a couple of tries for us to get in without having to wait over an hour for a table for 2, even on a weekday. read more

I loved Taphouse (the previous occupant) but dear god, this place is great. Very good wine list, excellent specials, fantastic fresh oysters (and really good fried ones!), and great food overall. I would love for them to expand their menu a little, but have no problem repeating dishes until they do. Its atmosphere is vibrant and, yes, a little loud later in the dinner service, given its classic Fan layout and high ceiling. The staff is chill, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, and they do make a mean cocktail, but without any pretentious flair. The best time to get there is during their happy hour (4 to 5:30) for the easy vibe, open seating, and $1 oysters, as well as $6 20-oz draught Mahou, a crispy lager from Madrid, among other pleasures. I hope this place sticks around for a long time! read more

Excellent drinks and very good oysters at a nice local setting in heart of Fan area. Very friendly people with good service and easy and diversified but simple menu. Strongly recommend read more

drinks and service was great but food was nasty. one appetizer looked like someone threw up on a plate. my stomach turned so bad it was hard to enjoy food but since I was on a date I didn't complain. they did take the app back and we ordered more food but I got sick from something I ate there and everytime I think of their food I feel nauseous. I'd suggest this place for drinks only. read more

Happy hour was extremely limited, but service was amazing. Nice ambiance. Food was alright. No crackers for oysters which was odd. Martinis seemed a bit watered down. Nothing special except service. read more

Service was the very best part. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. Oysters were delicious but tables are way too close and crammed in. Noise level was obnoxious. read more

Everything about our experience at Beaucoup exceeded expectations and was simply wonderful. The cocktails and oyster shooters are a must. The oysters themselves were excellent. We also tried the caviar app and my fiancé hasn't stopped talking about it since our visit. Do yourself a favor and check this spot out! read more