Discovered this place only recently. Had a reservation on a Sunday morning. They have both indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. Outdoor seating has more seats. Indoors was great; they have cool AC for that hot day. Matthew who tended the bar also took care of us. He answered all our questions. Chicken and waffles were good. The chicken was crispy on the outside but tender in the inside. I enjoyed the pineapple upside down pancake. The sweetness was just right. The pancakes were fluffy and the pineapple was refreshing with cherries on top. Pork shoulder hash was good too. Enjoyed the food and experience here.

Love the atmosphere at this place, nice staff, great patio and good service. We started with the…read moreempanadas, they had taken about 20 minutes to come out. They were good, but nothing too special, the white BBQ sauce that came with it was great! We then Ordered dinner, where my bf got the pork chop, sweet potatoes, and Mac and cheese. His pork chop was very tough, and the sauce on top was a very strange combination. The sweet potatoes had a really weird taste, almost like they put a weird spice in it. Mac and cheese was good! I got the pumpkin bolognese. Was very very heavy on the meat which was a little greasy. I didn't see much pumpkin, maybe 5 small pieces. I think it needed more and a little more flavor. Overall, it was a good concept just not what we were expecting. The food wasn't bad per se, just expected more. The parking is easy and place is nice, but I don't think we will be back until another seasonal menu is out.

Cute retro style diner with a massive menu! I was immediately greeted when I walked and told I…read morecould sit anywhere! The staff came over with a menu and water. I ordered the plain cheeseburger with the Dot's cut fries. The burger was very fresh and the toppings were perfect. The fries were cut potato rounds about the size of a potato chip but about a half inch thick. I wish I could have stayed for dessert! My only complaint was that the music was too loud. I found it a little hard to hear.

So. This place is an institution, but even great places have off nights. This was a Monday night…read moreafter a holiday weekend and maybe the best folks were off enjoying a vacation. But our server was inattentive and kept saying they 'were slammed' despite the fact that it had quickly quieted down after we arrived and in no way were they slammed (I waited table in my time and can say with some confidence this was an excuse for not paying attentio vs. actually being busy). My mom had the tuna steak, ordered rare, it was delivered well done. A few bites and she was planning to take it home and make some tuna salad out of it. I ordered the nachos, with a blackened chicken add on, a $4 up charge, and got pulled chicken with zero flavor, no blackened spices at all. The nachos were edible but not flavorful and the blackened chicken would have added some spice and flavor had my order been delivered properly. We mentioned the issues, we were told 'sorry, we're slammed'. It was a theme that night. I'd have been more charitable with the excuse if they had said, Sorry we're slammed and we'll drop 25 percent off your tab, but that wasn't forthcoming. I believe the restaurant will endure, it's been a special spot for a long time, and has garnered a few good reviews on Yelp recently. But it won't be on my list to visit any time soon on my next trips to Richmond (and that makes me sad).

The actual restaurant in lakeside serves the best burgers in Richmond. I'm hoping they're still…read moreserving burgers, and I hope this food truck is just as good!

All of these food parks coming to my office park REALLY did not get the memo that I'm trying to…read morestick to packed lunches. On a really cold, rainy day, Carytown Burgers really hit the spot. There were a few people in front of me waiting for their orders, but my cheeseburger was still cooked to order very quickly and the workers were friendly. I like that the truck sets up a condiment bar so that you can add the works just how you like them. It's not quiiiite as good as the restaurant and is slightly more expensive, but it's still a damn fine burger in record time.

Wow! This place is a vibe! At first, it was a little off putting because there's not much parking…read more I saw some people leave and head across the street to their car. But one I stepped inside, it was nothing but a positive experience. I sat at the bar. The old fashioned was perfect. I ordered the "wings" and fried brussel sprouts. The flavor on both were unique and crave-able. The bartender was friendly and quick with service! Next time I'm in town, this is my first stop!

Ventured over to Lakeside this evening. We were greeted by a friendly staff, Matthew and (Eddy)…read moreTony and sat outside. It wasn't crowded for a Saturday night, but there was plenty of seating inside and out. Lots of different beer and wine selections and some nice cocktails. We did a bunch of shareable plates. The chorizo dates, scallops with pork belly and the beef cheeks were my favorites! What a great find and we plan to return for happy hour, Mon-Sat from 3-6. I highly recommend.

Best food ever! A hidden jem in metro Richmond area!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

I stopped in for a quick bite after eating lunch at Lakeside Deli. My boyfriend had ordered the hot…read moredogs at Lakeside and I did not like them at all, so I needed to cleanse my palate with a better hot dog. Roy's was phenomenal; the kind of nostalgic bite you recall from 1999. Price was super cheap. I also ordered a vanilla milkshake. It had a kind of strange taste to it but wasn't terrible. I'd probably just try strawberry next time. I'm excited to try their burger at some point; I've heard great things.

Lives up to its 5 stars…read more AMAZING FOOD , AMAZING ATMOSPHERE, AMAZING SERVICE ! I AM SOOOOO GLAD WE STOPPED! Literally one of the best small businesses I've ever been to, very welcoming people, they didn't even know me from TikTok but still treated me like I was IMPORTANT !!! that's the type of businesses I shout out and review on my TikTok! Hope my video brings even more business! I wish yall nothing but success. this places vibe was incredible. if you like chicken parm get the parmadilla! Their lime made is so GOOD.

Cool atmosphere in a small shopping strip with friendly service. The order was ready pretty…read morequickly. I ordered the Jamaica me a Dilla that comes with a side of sour cream and pineapple pico. It was delicious. And it helps that it's beside a great brewery.

Enoteca Songo continues to be a great spot for a casual Italian meal in the RVA area…read more Neighborhood vibes, friendly staff, flavorful menu and a great Italian wine list. Street parking My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

This is a hidden gem especially if you want to explore unique Italian wines from many different…read morewine regions. The menu should accommodate most people's Italian cravings. The dining area is a bit rundown but that's what gives the restaurant some of its character. They have special wine dinners and pizza nights periodically. The service can be a bit stand offish without being totally rude. There's usually a table any night you visit but they do take reservations.

What an incredible place! Admittedly, the line was really long...but it was Mother's Day, so that…read moreis to be expected. Sitting at the bar, we were served immediately and were able to order food. If you are lucky enough, you will get to meet local legend, musicIan Jimmy Catlett, where you can even enjoy a drink from the menu "What Jimmy Drinks". Luke was a very attentive bartender, server and greeter. With good insight into what is what on the menu and behind the bar. We even got to meet Sara Beth herself (sorry Sarah if I used the wrong one) the SB behind the name! If you don't lead with "Glitter on the Mattress" you are missing out! The atmosphere was welcoming, inviting and full of nostalgic decor.

I normally love coming here, which is exactly why I am so angry and disappointed writing this…read morereview. I had been telling my Dad for a while about how fun this place is, how nice everyone usually is, and how much I thought he would enjoy it. We were finally able to come together today, and he was genuinely excited to see the inside and have breakfast here for the first time. As expected, we were told the wait would be about 45-50 minutes. Fine. The place was busy, as it usually is, and we had absolutely no problem waiting. I spent years working as a server and hostess. I understand busy restaurants, long waits, and tables that don't turn as quickly as expected. After waiting about 40 minutes, I went to the host stand to simply ask for an update. We had watched people leave and groups continue to be seated during our wait, so I wanted to see where we stood. The young man at the host stand told me it would be ANOTHER 40-50 minutes. I genuinely thought he had confused our name with someone else's, so I explained that we had already been waiting for 40 minutes. He told me our names were "at the bottom of the list" and that people inside were moving very slowly. No apology. No double-checking the list. No attempt to figure out how a quoted 45-50 minute wait had suddenly turned into an hour and a half. He didn't ask if we were willing to sit inside, offer another seating option, or even suggest placing a to-go order. Nothing. He was completely dismissive. So I handed him the menu and my Dad and I left. Then, just 20 MINUTES later--not the additional 40-50 minutes we had literally just been told--I received a call saying our table was ready. I tried to explain that we were no longer there and WHY we had left. The second I said we had "left," I was HUNG UP ON. Honestly, that was it for me. Before that phone call, I was actually sitting in the car telling my Dad that maybe we could try again another day. Despite being embarrassed and disappointed after talking this place up to him so much, I was still willing to chalk it up to a bad interaction with one host. Getting hung up on completely sealed the deal. I'm not angry because the restaurant was busy. I'm angry because we were treated like we didn't matter. I'm angry because we waited patiently for 40 minutes, politely asked one question, and were dismissed with inaccurate information instead of someone taking 30 seconds to double-check. I'm angry because when I tried to explain what had happened, I wasn't even given the basic courtesy of finishing a sentence before someone hung up on me. My Dad and I have lived in Lakeside for over 30 years. We weren't asking to skip the line. We weren't demanding a table. We weren't rude to anyone. We were two local customers who were excited to have breakfast together at a place I had genuinely loved and recommended to other people. We will NEVER be back. And yes, we will absolutely be telling our friends, family, and neighbors about how we were treated and recommending that they go somewhere else unless they want to risk being dismissed, given completely inaccurate wait information, and hung up on when they try to explain why they left. Apparently this place is busy enough that treating people with basic courtesy no longer matters. That's fine. There are plenty of other restaurants that will happily take our money and, at the very least, treat my Dad and me like human beings. What was supposed to be a fun breakfast with my Dad turned into one of the worst customer service experiences I've had in a long time. I went from genuinely loving and recommending this place to never wanting to step foot inside again. Congratulations. You lost two longtime local customers in less than an hour.

Though the name doesn't allude to it, I've heard many people say Lakeside Tavern has the best…read moreKorean food in the area. I decided to invite a large group and give it a go during a weeknight. It is very much a neighborhood dive bar so I would set your expectations for atmosphere/service/prices from that standpoint. It seemed like there were a lot of regulars. They have bar seating, high tops, and tables. They have karaoke every weeknight and live music during weekends. The kitchen is run by an older Korean lady so be patient and give some grace. They have Korean food and normal American bar food. She makes the Korean food from scratch. I really enjoyed my bulgogi and Korean wings. If I return, I'd try calling to get my order in earlier so I don't have to wait as long.

I admit, I have not yet tried any of the food. I'm still trying to adjust to the culture shock but…read morethat's another story. If you're looking for a cool little dive bar that does nothing but karaoke you found your destination there.