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Canal Club

3.2 (54 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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CANAL CLUB ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Very loud
Divey
Casual
Live music

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The Acacia Strain with NO BARRICADES
Joanna M.

Great venue for seeing live metal. Usually gets pretty packed since there is a thriving metal scene in Richmond. We make the drive down from the DMV since it's a lot easier to get to than spots in DC or Baltimore and parking is cheap (or free) and plentiful.

MV K.

Roomy, friendly, helpful The bands are are hard, the alcohol is reasonable. There's space to thrash and plenty of space to sit. I can stand for short periods of time, but I need to sit. The staff was so nice and helpful.

Capstan upstairs absolutely killing it!
Ashley W.

I was incredibly impressed by this space. Went to see one of my favorite band perform and the experience was exceptional. Despite being a "small" club, the upstairs where the event was hosted was huge, which I definitely appreciated since we are still in the middle of a pandemic. Lots of places to sit between sets, huge bar, merch area wasn't cramped like it is at many venues. Also lots of security, which is always important to keep everyone safe at hardcore shows. Clean bathrooms, they do have a food menu too. Was super impressed and as an out of towner, and now knowing this is a solid venue, I will definitely make sure to watch there schedule to potentially make the trip up again.

Kathleen D.

Canal Club is a little concert dive right near the canal. The venue itself is about as thoughtful as the business name. That is to say, it's nothing special but is a decent place to see rock bands. I attended the Emery show earlier in the week in the upstairs room. Since I skipped two of the four openers, I don't know if there was a line outside to get in. I walked right in, gave my name and ID, and was given a wristband to say I was of age. I appreciate that they didn't stamp my hand like other venues. It was surprising that they didn't want to see my mobile ticket, though. But I guess they did see my ID so that counts. It's not the type of place that has a coat check on chilly nights. Most people seemed to keep their jackets on even though it wasn't too cold inside. I put mine on my purse. My first stop was the bar. It didn't take me more than three minutes to get served -- rare for concert halls -- and my cider cup was $5. They don't offer local crafts, but they do have Angry Orchard, Lagunitas IPA, and one other well-known one that I can't recall right now. The room has several beams in the center, and they can definitely hinder stage views like others have said. I personally appreciated the pillars for two reasons: 1. It was way past my workweek bedtime, so it helped support my attempt to stand upright/not sleep. 2. It blocked the mosh pit. I was right next to it but never got bumped. The show I attended was super intimate and only $10. Once the band was done playing, one of the members even hopped down and started chatting with us. It was so awesome! Bathrooms here are also not terrible. Like they're grungy, yeah, but they don't smell bad and they have toilet paper/soap/running water, so I'm a fan. Would I return? Sure, if a band I really wanted to see was stopping in and the price was right.

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I always have a great time here whether with friends or alone. Has really good atmosphere

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4.3(327 reviews)
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We went to Alewife during restaurant week. I sometimes think restaurants just phone it in for that…read moreweek, but Alewife was all in. The service was a little too leisurely for my temperament, and the tab did arrive at the table on one piece of paper when we had clearly requested that there be a separate tab for each couple, but those would be my only complaints. We all had cocktails, one from their specialty list and three that were standard issue. All were delicious and had an appropriate alcohol content for cocktails. The restaurant week menu provided a good variety of choices. Everything we had was really delicious. Portions were generous, so I could not eat more than about half of each course and not get overly full, but I assume they are sized for all but the hungriest diner. The venue's sound level was pretty high. I could have left my hearing aids at home so I wouldn't hear as much of the background noise. Noisy restaurants are pretty standard, I guess. We will definitely be returning to Alewife. It will probably take the place of Grisette in the rotation, which has been dropped because of institution of a fee for reservations canceled less than 24 hours in advance. (I don't think it should be treated as a privilege to dine somewhere when you have so many equivalent choices, but I guess they want to decrease the number of people who try to make them their dining choice. Objective accomplished.) The Hemingway quote at the bottom of the tab was a little weird. Not a Hemingway fan, but I guess it was an interesting thing to do. If you have read other reviews of mine, you may be aware that basically non-alcoholic cocktails that should have alcohol in them are reason enough for me to never return to a restaurant.

My wife and I were looking for seafood and found Alewife. Reservations weren't hard to come by for…read more5PM on a Friday. Small little place on the corner, we actually missed at first. Street parking only but wasn't hard to find. We came in being one of the first parties in. Our server explained the menu in full and all the specials in full. To drink we had the Bebot and the Monkey Business to start, both were really good. The thing we knew we needed to have to eat was the Siren's Song special which was a lazy Susan full of different dishes. The Siren's Song consisted of oysters, fried clam strips, smoked fish dip, seared tuna, pineapple fried rice, and a fried fish collar (sorry don't remember the fish, maybe Skate) with a Szechuan dry rub on it. This seriously was an amazing display. Every single dish just took it up a notch. They were also super nice to accommodate making it pescatarian because the Siren's Song usually has meat elements. The fried collar really blew me away. So meaty, fried perfectly, and the dry rub was so flavorful but not too salty or hot. Despite finishing the whole Siren's Song, we also got the Cascatelli without guanciale which was also delicious. We finished off with their caramel custard which wasn't too sweet and had a great mix of textures and flavors. Also tried one of their NA drinks and a glass of their special chilled Grenache Noir which was surprisingly good (not a big red wine fan). Overall, we absolutely loved it here. Each dish was amazing, drinks were also good, service was on point, and it was just a beautiful dinner. We will definitely be coming back.

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Alewife - Inside and chalkboard

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Haven't been here in quite some time; but glad that my husband and one of our friends Mom asked me…read moreto get out today. One of the best spots in downtown Richmond (Scott's addition area) for a small group to enjoy a great meal in a cozy setting! I finished off the salmon cake sandwich with french fries; as it was very delicious and filling. The hostess and wait staff were helpful and friendly during the whole experience.

Was passing through Richmond, and a lot of my friends recommended LUNCH.SUPPER! for brunch. My…read morepartner and I were seated promptly. Only street parking is available, but it wasn't too difficult to find a spot. The atmosphere: Very rustic vibe with some farmhouse-style decor. They have table, high-top, bar, and patio seating available. The food: I opted for the Chicken and Waffles with a side of cheese grits. I chose to make it hot for more spice. It's served with one whole waffle, two large pieces of fried chicken, and syrup on the side. The chicken was not seasoned as much as I hoped and wasn't as spicy as I expected, which was a bummer. The cheese grits were alright as well, but not as flavorful as I hoped. My partner ordered the Double Barrel Bowl, and he really enjoyed it. It was packed with pulled pork and was plentiful and filling. The service: Great and kind service from Mave (I believe that is her name but I'm not entirely sure). She informed us about the daily specials and was attentive throughout our visit.

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Lunch. Supper! - Pimento cheese & fried green tomatoes

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4.1(410 reviews)
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This was a recommendation from my barber/stylist, Danny Smith (Nirvana Hair Studio) who had a shop…read morenearby a while ago. He said that he thought I would enjoy it, and he was right. We arrived around 5:00 or 6:00 in the evening. We didn't have a reservation on a Saturday (surprise, surprise), but there were open seats on the patio and at the bar. We chose the patio, and while patio chairs left something to be desired (some bolts need to be tightened or the chairs replaced, one), it was a pleasant night. Our server came out promptly. She was prepared, knew the specials, and was able to answer any questions we had. We ordered the pimento cheese and crostini for an appetizer. For dinner I ordered the signature burger with the sauteed broccolini as a side, and my partner chose the chicken pot pie. The chicken pot pie came out hot and smelled incredible. The signature Burger was medium, exactly as I ordered it. It was Juicy, tender, and tasted fantastic with its classic potato bun. The desserts sounded fantastic, especially the "fudgy tiramisu" as our server described it, but we were too full to try them. The GM came by our table to personally introduce themselves and ensure that our experience was excellent. I always respect that level of service and integrity. I feel remiss that I neglected to mention the patio chairs. Swing and a miss. The traffic noise on the patio can be somewhat grating, and we were approached by a panhandler/down on their luck individual as we were wrapping up the check. The Savory Grain had kind staff, wondrous food, a delicious sour ale, and even a clean restroom. I absolutely recommend it and plan to return again.

I admit that it's possible I ordered wrong and if I ever go back, I would try something else. The…read moreservice was great but the food was quite underwhelming. I often have trouble deciding what to order and I love side dishes so I was intrigued by the savory side plate entree. You have a choice of 3 sides, which is paired with cornbread topped with honey butter. It's a nice option to try multiple things. The best side was the mac and cheese. The cornbread was more dense than I'd like but the honey butter was delicious. The brussel sprouts lacked flavor and seasoning. The honeynut squash wasn't what I expected and I would've preferred the balsamic glaze over the brussels instead.

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The Savory Grain - Savory Grain dining area. So cozy & intimate

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