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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Burratta toast
    Abbey W.

    My boyfriend and I were dying to find a good patio spot to enjoy this nice weather and Blue Atlas was absolutely perfect! This was our first time checking out the spot and the patio was picturesque, especially with us timing our Friday evening reservation with sunset. Our server, Sara, was friendly and attentive. Both her dish recommendations made our order and we were glad they did! Speaking of food, we started with the simple salad. We also tried the harissa cauliflower and burrata toast per Sara's suggestions. All was delicious but the cauliflower was exceptional. The harissa sauce was a perfect balance of spicy yet sweet. For mains, we sampled the Gochujang noodles as well as the Tacos De Trucha. The noodles left a bit to be desired but the trout tacos were phenomenal. My cocktail and Shane's beer were also light and refreshing. We definitely hope to return! A great spot for an outdoor meal!

    Anna H.

    We decided to go here last minute, so I called to make reservations. They could accommodate us at the bar. Nico and Reese were attentive and excellent at their profession. The food was delicious and unique. The place has lots of little nooks and crannies for tables and outside seating in a beautiful area. I highly recommend.

    Flatbread and herbs paired with Tom Kha
    Natasha M.

    Located in an old school house, Blue Atlas is a beautifully designed restaurant and daytime market. Seated on the side with their coffee bar for brunch, the cute lighting, decor and excellent service was clear from the start. A variety of regions featured on their menu makes for a great range of flavors and dish experimenting with friends. An incredible cocktail menu and curated drink selection, we had one of their orange wines and the Femme Fatale. Both visually beautiful and complex, complimented our dishes to come. We tried the georgian flatbread, a dish of bread in the shape of an eyeball esque with a center featuring multiple cheeses, herbs and a soft egg. Bread was beautifully baked with the complimentary inside, full of cheesy goodness and a runny yolk, whats to complain about. We also had the Tom Kha, a flavorful red curry featuring shrimp, mussels, peppers and mushrooms. This came with a freshly baked flatbread and you only wish you had more. This curry was worth soaking up every drop with beautiful flavors and an unexpected bit of spice that kept you wanting more. The food was delicious, the service was attentive and I just wish we were hungrier for more. Not only would I recommend, I hope to go back. Only bummer-that the market isnt available throughout the restaurant open hours-I know we might have left with a treat had they been. Tip: show up hungry or with multiples to get a real taste test of the incredible menu options-try visting all the menu regions. Revisit during the day for purchasing some of the wine/beer selections listed on their menu to take home.

    Korean gochujang noodles
    Alyssa R.

    Came here for my moms birthday on 4/27. We were sat at a table by the bar and it was a bit crowded but still nice. As a party of 5 we decided to each pick 2 different things off the menu and get a salad to try almost everything. There wasn't a single dish that wasn't great. We started with the simple salad and it was pretty great. Instead of a timeline order I'll list what we got by placement on the menu to remember it better. The tacos de trucha were very good. I normally don't like cooked fish but I enjoyed them. I wasn't a big fan of the presentation as it was hard to split up the fish covered in sauces. Next was the hanger steak which was good but over all I would've gotten something else instead as it wasn't a top contender and cost the most. The steamed bao buns were very good but not remarkable. The Korean gochujang noodles were thick and delicious, very flavorful. The Malaysian fried chicken was one of my favorites. Crunchy, full of flavor, and a bit spicy. The Mezze platter was also a favorite, so flavorful and fun to eat, like a charcuterie board. The Shish barak was a table favorite. Even the person at the table who hates mushrooms loved them. Easy to eat and full of flavor. The burrata toast was delicious but not remarkable. I wasn't a huge fan of the tortellini in brodo. Not very flavorful or impactful at all. The sausage roll was visually appealing with a hot pink sauce. I'm not a huge sausage person but it was very good. For dessert we got the torta delle nova and the chocolate peanut butter pie. The torta delle nova had a very subtle flavor but was very pretty a yummy. The pie was a great texture and very good if you like chocolate and peanut butter. They also brought out a champagne glass with a candle for my mom which was wonderful. For drinks I got the Brazilian jungle bird which was fruity and delicious. My mother got the dancing in the sun which was also very good. My sister got the non alcohol Iranian soda which tasted like a pickle soda and was delicious! After, I got the coconut cartel and was a bit disappointed. It was good but I couldn't taste any coconut. Over all I highly recommend this place and could see them getting a Michelin star. Would love to go back.

    Mushroom tart with frisée (omg)
    Devin B.

    Blue Atlas is one of my favorite restaurants in Richmond, especially for seafood. The conceit is simple and clever. The menu rotates through at least four countries at a time, so each visit feels like a small itinerary of sharing plates. Atlas is the right name. You take a little trip while you eat. The setting adds to the charm. The restaurant lives inside an old school building, which is as unusual as it sounds. You come through the front doors, walk a hallway past what look like administrative restrooms, and step into a lively room connected to a bottle shop. Out back there is a patio with gardens and long views toward quieter parts of the city. It is vibrant, welcoming, quirky in the best way. The wine list is small but thoughtful, with a pretty fair range by the glass. What keeps me coming back is how consistently well the kitchen threads flavor, balance, and restraint across styles. Steamed mussels arrive in a sauce that is concentrated and clean rather than salty or muddled. The Georgian flatbread is properly sumptuous. The shumai with carrot and ginger purée are bright and delicate. Scallops are seared right, then set in a green curry that privileges aromatics and layered flavor over heat. I have also had a French inflected lobster salad folded into crêpes with celery root purée, preserved lemon, sorrel, and a brown butter vinaigrette, and it hit that sweet spot where richness and acidity meet and neither shouts. It felt genuinely French, as much as the other dishes truly felt like they could have been served in the countries that inspired them. It would be easy for a globe-trotting menu to feel scattered. Here it coheres. Techniques are careful, seasoning is judicious, and the seafood is treated with respect. I plan to return whenever I can.

    Crispy Harissa cauliflower
    Lauren M.

    Love how this space really prides itself on cultural exploration & most of the dishes are very well executed, maximizing on flavor and depth with attention to detail in presentation. The service is always really good. For the first time, I tried this spot for breakfast and I was absolutely smitten!! Breakfast: Breakfast biscuit sliders - fluffy, flaky buttermilk biscuit. They had me at homemade, and they'll bring me back with the perfect execution & texture on that biscuit! Vegan breakfast burrito - it can be challenging to get a hardy, filling meal when dining vegan so I love how much stuff they actually put into the burrito. Everything complimented and nothing overpowered! * I also added the lamb meatball and Mezzeh platter to my breakfast meal - highly recommend Dinner: Lahmacun - exceptional Mezzeh platter - very well balanced and flavorful! Crispy harissa cauliflower - a little heavy on the harissa, only lightly crispy, but pretty decent execution Vegan bao buns - absolutely loved these....but would be even better with homemade bao Dan Dan noodles - the noodles had a really great texture, but the sauce could've used a little more depth; a great, light dish, but I wouldn't order again Cachapas - while I absolutely love Venezuelan cuisine, these just weren't authentic enough for me *Definitely try everything from the North African & Middle Eastern region of the menu.

    Frittata
    Krystal K.

    We came in for counter service brunch. I got the frittata and my husband got the breakfast burrito. Both were so delicious and made with fresh ingredients. Everything was perfectly seasoned. Our cortados were perfection as well. You have your choice of milk too. Their market area is full of drink options as well as grab and go items. We went on a rainy day, but their patio had a beautiful view and great ambiance. Inside the schoolhouse is lovely and cozy too.

    Cauliflower
    Catrina L.

    This place is a hidden gem in Richmond, I am so glad my sister in law recommended this place. This interesting place is built inside an old school. I am already in love with the concept. We came in with no reservation but they accommodated us either way. We just had to sit in the couch, but I was fine with it. I really wanted to experience the food! Of course, the food did not disappoint! We had the tuna on their dinner special. It was delicious, however, they didn't mention it had shrimp so the manager spoke to me and gave me a Benadryl and offered to comp the meal. We said they didn't have to do that much. All the food is delicious. Our favorite was the cauliflower. Would definitely mark this as one of my fave spots to go to when in Richmond!

    The sunset
    Nikki J.

    Would Blue Atlas classify as a hidden gem? I've never had a bad time here, and I definitely don't go as often as I should! The service is always great, the patio views are amazing, and they have delicious food. I like that the menu rotates every so often, so I never have the same thing twice.

    Ashley R.

    This was maybe the best food I've ever had in my life. We got crispy tofu in a maple miso sauce, Korean potato, eggplant moussaka, samosa with lentil stew, shish barak Mediterranean dumplings, London fog pudding, and parsnip cake with walnut buttercream. We came for a "vegan takeover" / we know the menu changes up all the time so don't expect to get these menu items! But I now feel confident all their food would be wonderful. What a cool spot, located in an old school building, with a chef who clearly knows what they're doing. Our waiter was very informative and friendly. The food came out kind of one dish at a time which was nice. If you can go around sunset, definitely do. Great view. We had no trouble finding a designated parking spot in the lot, but there aren't many of them. It's not cheap but SO worth it.

    Crispy Harissa Cauliflower: savory fig jam, chive, pistachio dukkah
    Chi C.

    Blue Atlas Restaurant and Market is situated in a renovated school building, and its interior is split into a bar-restaurant hybrid and small market setup. I had an early Saturday dinner reservation, and it was my favorite meal during a weekend visit in Richmond. The restaurant is known for a rotating menu with family-style, shared plates featured from American, Asian, African, and European cuisines. Each dish we shared was delicious, but I have to praise the Clam Chowder Pot Pie and Steamed Bao Buns in particular. The pork belly in the bao were crispy and flavorful, and the pot pie was an excellent closer to our meal. I also enjoyed the kick from the Cauliflower and hot honey glaze for the Nashville Chicken. Service was also quick and attentive, and I appreciated how they often adjusted the blinds behind the tables since we were dining close to sunset. I also appreciated their care to first-time diners like myself, and they gave great suggestions for my drink order and which dishes complement each from the menu.

    Rachel D.

    Excellent food and service. Cocktails were great, too! Sitting outside to watch the sunset was an unbeatable environment. We will be back.

    Scallops
    Tyler C.

    This was my first time visiting blue atlas and it definitely will not be my last. I came in for happy hour. Very nice ambiance on the smaller side however it was connected to an apartment complex so it definitely makes sense. I started off with an espresso martini which was very good. One of the better ones I've had in Richmond. The bartenders were very attentive and nice and very helpful. I tried the bao buns off the happy hour menu. They were good but the texture was a little different for me. Wednesdays they have wine tasting as well as 10% select wines. I will definitely be back

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