Lillie burger was flavorful and collards rocked ! Service was attentive and welcoming. New space…read moreis well lit and lively.

This was my 2nd visit to Lillie Pearl at their new location at 305 Brook Road. I absolutely love…read morethe new location. The decor and the ambiance are invigorating & soul soothing concurrently. On both occasions I ate in the upstairs dining area & I really enjoyed being able to look out their windows & observe the hustle & bustles of Broad Street while dining. The music that played in the background while we dined was the perfect aural companion to a down home Southern cuisine centered meal. As you know, I love when the music in the restaurant compliments the cuisine & Lillie Pearl's playlist is top notch. During our dining time, we ordered their Smoked Wings as our appetizer. The wings were perfectly seasoned & visually appealing. However, I found them to be a bit dry & overcooked for my taste. My dining companion, however, had no problem with the wings texture. She enjoyed them very much. For my main meal, I ordered their Wild Game Burger[a mixture of Waygu Beef, Bison & Wild Boar] with a side order of Fries. The burger was cooked perfectly. It was well seasoned & juicy. The fries were delicious. They were crispy and also perfectly seasoned. I could have eaten a whole plate of just the fries alone. I ordered a cocktail to complement my meal, the Sweetest Thing. It was bright, crisp & a perfect drink for my food. As for Customer Service, Our server was courteous & attentive & knowledgeable about any menu changes we needed to be aware of. Also of note for me was that I had a reservation I needed to change to an earlier time slot & the staff was able to accommodate my request expediently. I also appreciated the fact that they informed me in advance that they were still on the Lunch menu & not dinner as my initial reservations had requested. I find that type of honesty & transparency refreshing & is definitely one of the reasons I will ALWAYS be a loyal Lillie Pearl customer.

Had such an amazing date night with Maya. Food was great, ambiance 10/10, drinks were delicious and…read morean overall great experience.

My waitress Maya was absolutely excellent and very attentive, polite!! When I come back to the…read morerestaurant, I will specifically ask for her to serve my table. Steven

The food was totally amazing! Was in town for the day and found the restaurant on Yelp and glad I…read moredid. Everything from the staff to the food was perfect...

I really wanted to love this place because I am always down for a good sandwich/burger, but the…read moremeal fell a bit short for me. I will say the service was amazing. My server did a fantastic job and made sure that was taken care of. Why did the food fall short? I ordered the Velvet burger and added bacon to it. My server how I wanted it cooked, and I said medium rare would be fantastic - it came out medium well. If asked for my preference, that is my expectation. The burger toppings were tasty, the French onion sauce was very salty, which was a lot by the end of the meal. Bacon was cooked perfectly, I actually chose to eat it separately. I got the fries that came with the burger and they were not great. Soft and soggy is how I would describe the texture. I did get a side of the French onion sauce to dip fries in, but didn't eat the fries and left the sauce due to its saltiness on the burger itself. I should've went with my first thought and gotten the Roosevelt Sandwich - next time I am in the area, I will give them another shot with a different strategy. Cheers!

Jess was a fantastic server! She made excellent recommendations for dinner and checked in on us…read moremultiple times even while the restaurant was hopping. I appreciate she also brought me a water to go for my long ride home!

Our server Gracie was awesome. She was so polite and attentive…read more Our food surprised us we weren't sure what to expect, but everything was fresh and prepared perfectly. I asked for rare salmon & it was cooked perfectly. My husband had fish & chips and he said they were the best he's ever had. Our kids were happy with their food too!!

After a long day of flying, I really just wanted to order room service and relax. Westham Tavern…read moreabsolutely delivered -- literally and figuratively. This is the restaurant in the lobby of the Omni, and their room service menu has a really solid variety. Appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, fish, chicken, steak, seafood, other meat options, plus plenty of sides and desserts. There's something for whatever mood you're in. For my appetizer I ordered the fried green tomatoes. I'm very picky about fried green tomatoes because if they're not done right, they can be greasy and heavy. These were not. They were thick wedges of firm green tomatoes in a light batter, stacked with a spread of pimento cheese and finished with a drizzle of honey. The balance of savory and sweet worked really well, and the texture was exactly what I look for -- crisp outside, tender yet firm inside. For my entrée I chose the roasted lamb rack. It came as two double ribs over a sweet potato purée that had a subtle hint of cinnamon -- really nice flavor without being overpowering. The lamb was cooked to the right temperature, juicy and tender, with a light chimichurri and vegetables alongside. I also ordered the grilled corn succotash as a side -- corn, beans, and tomato. It was fresh and bright and complemented the richness of the lamb perfectly. This is my second time dining here. The first time I had breakfast out on the Westham Porch, and both experiences have been very pleasant. The service has been consistent, the food is thoughtfully prepared, and it's a great option whether you're dining downstairs or ordering up to your room.

I had the best meal from beginning to end!! To start, I had a Manhattan. It was great! The house…read moresalad was a beautiful mix of veggies. Instead of the buttermilk popcorn dressing, I had the Avocado Caesar - just delicious! I had the Cast Iron Rockfish, which came with succotash, forbidden rice, and a beurre blanc sauce. This fish had a great sear. The nuttiness of the forbidden rice was delightful. The succotash was a great twist. For dessert, I had the River City S'more. It was excellent!! Myriah was my server and she did a great job of answering questions and checking on me. They have bar seating, along with some tables. I was able to eat and watch football - a win, win!

I was pleasantly surprised after reading the reviews and coming in with lower expectations. To be…read moreclear, the 4 stars is based on the type of restaurant. It is fast casual - you order at the kiosk and grab a place to eat, listening for your number and/or text to alert you the food is ready. We arrived about 6pm on a Saturday night. It was busy and I grabbed one of the last two tables. It got very busy shortly after we placed our orders. The dining area is pretty big with plenty of bar seating around the windows. While we all ordered one after the other, our food didn't come out that way. Most of the food came out in about 25-30 minutes. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Juicy! Two people got tenders and three of us got sandwiches. The OG sandwich was very good, just messy! I ended up using a fork and knife bc it got too messy. The Mac and cheese was made with pimento cheese and was very good. My friend who got the fried green tomatoes said they were delicious and filling. Lots of goodies on top. Two friends enjoyed the collards. The only person who was underwhelmed was the person who got the Asian sandwich. Overall, if I wanted a good chicken sandwich and a Buttermilk and Honey was nearby, I'd place an order.

Parking in downtown is usually a pain. We had to circle the block a few times to get a spot on…read moreThursday night around 19:45. We walked in to find the staff bustling, cooking, and prepping orders, and the smell of some delicious fried chicken in the air. I saw the kiosks and was not too thrilled with the Wawa experience, but we gave it a shot anyway, since fried chicken is one of our favorites. The process was simple and allowed us to add or remove anything we could want, so that was nice. While walking to find a seat, we saw a person panhandling in the dining area, but the staff promptly removed him from the premises. I ordered us the Pimento Cheese Balls for an appetizer, and I chose the Fried Chicken and French Toast as my entree because I always try the "chicken and waffles" at every establishment that offers it. My partner ordered the OG Chicken Sandwich without tomato, and it came with crinkle-cut fries. It was about $40. The chef proclaimed our order was ready in quick succession, maybe three orders behind the guests before us. We waited about ten minutes, maybe fifteen at most. We picked up the orders from the counter, and there was a mix-up on the syrup, but the chef promptly rectified the situation. He was a no-nonsense kind of guy; straight to the point. He seemed firm, yet kind. It was clear the day had been a busy one; he even told us as much, which was great to hear (busy = fantastic food). The French toast squares looked like rye or pumpernickel, and they emitted a sweet aroma, a delightful hit of cinnamon and brown sugar. I drizzled the caramel syrup on my chicken and toast, sliced a piece, and paired a bite of chicken with the toast. I closed my eyes to savor the flavors: the toast was crunchy and almost gooey (yet, not overly so), the chicken was crunchy, the sweet cinnamon-y flavors from the toast, the caramel from the syrup, and the tender, moist chicken were a match made in culinary art. I cannot sufficiently describe the French toast in a way that would do it justice; it was crunchy and semi-gooey, and all scrumptious. I can only say it was the single best French toast that I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Next, I tried the fried pimento cheese balls. Oh my. If you like mozzarella sticks, try these. I adored them: elevated fried cheese, for real. My partner enjoyed her sandwich as well; she ate everything except some of her fries. I saved half of my chicken and toast for today because I am like a treasure golem when it comes to delicious leftovers. I am going to air-fry the chicken and skillet-heat the toast back to its original goodness. I told the cooks that that was the best French toast that I have ever had, and I mean it. Do yourself a favor and try it if you're into French toast. This one is the GOAT. Side note: I spoke with the head chef outside, and he is from another branch (possibly Henrico?) to whip this location back into shape. Two words: "Nailed it."

I was amazed by how delicious and authentic the food is here. Not only that, it is a beautiful…read morespace with thoughtful decor. Our server Petra provided us incredible service from start to finish. Everything was lovely and we will be back ASAP

Got takeout from here about a year ago and we STILL talk about it. Went again today and dined in…read moreand the food was as delicious as we remembered it, if not even better. The Thai food here SLAPS! The dining area is fairly small, maybe about 10-12 tables, can see it filling up pretty quickly. Our server was super friendly and attentive (forgot her name) and was so nice to our noisy toddler haha. Food came out at pretty good pace and app, entrees and food didn't all come out at the same time which was nice. You HAVE to get their Thai sausage appetizer - If they made this an entree, I would get it every single time. The sausage is perfectly balanced with lean and fat and packed full of Thai flavor and spices. For my entree I got the Thai fried rice with chicken and this portion is HUGE, was able to take some home and easily serve it as another meal. The fried rice was so tasty and fried chicken was perfectly fried and came with a nice sweet and sour sauce too. My wife loved the pad se ew and got to take home her food as well. If this place was closer to us, it would be not good for our wallets. If you want delicious and authentic Thai food, look no further than Yak Yai!

Wonderful sushi spot…read more This restaurant is cozy and authentic. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We stopped in for some sushi and soup and we left full and happy. I ended up getting the sashimi appetizer and a spicy yellowtail roll along with a miso soup. Everything was very tasty and the prices are incredibly fair. Great experience!!

I've never been to a restaurant where I planned to eat there, waited so long for the food, and…read moreended up having to take it to go. There were only two of us. We ordered part of our food as soon as we sat down, then quickly added two rolls and sashimi when the server came back. We ended up waiting almost an hour plus for the sushi. What made it even more frustrating was watching tables of 3, 4, and even 6 people sit after us, get their food, eat, and leave before we ever got ours. Our order was not complicated at all and had no modifications -- just an avocado roll, a pink roll, a crab roll, and two pieces of tuna sashimi. By the time it still hadn't even made it to the table, we had no choice but to get it to go. To top it off, I still tipped, because I try to do the right thing--but this experience was honestly frustrating from start to finish.

Came for brunch on a Sunday. Music was perfect. Definitely was a vibe. It was a mixed crowd, all…read moreages, which was pretty cool. The decor was pretty but a couple of the pictures on the walls were crooked. Some of the booths need to be wiped down/cleaned. The food - was the bomb dot com! We had the salmon bites 10/10! The Hawaiian french toast 10/10! The potatoes omg 10/10! Everything we ate was 10/10! I will definitely go back to try out the dinner menu. I thought it was pretty dope how they out a HEART on my plate lol super cool.

Goose didn't taste like goose. Chicken wings were sad. Brussels not good either. Prices high for…read morewhat we got. Gratuity added but server said it wasn't which I tipped on top of it bc I'm a server but the fact she tried to act like it wasn't was wild

A Richmond Classic That Never Fails to Impress If you're…read morelooking for a spot in Richmond that perfectly balances historic charm with a cool, moody vibe, The Tobacco Company is it. It consistently delivers on both atmosphere and flavor. The Atmosphere The first thing you'll notice is the stunning interior. The restaurant is spread across three seating levels, all centered around a breathtaking atrium with an antique elevator. The dim lighting gives the whole place a sophisticated, intimate feel--perfect for a date night or a celebratory dinner with friends. The Food We started with the crab cake appetizer, and it was easily the highlight of the night--perfectly seared and packed with fresh lump meat, not just filler. For the main course: * The Salads: Be warned, they are absolutely massive. They are easily big enough to split between two people if you're planning on ordering appetizers or entrees. * The Salmon: I opted for the salmon, and it was delicious--flaky, seasoned perfectly, and very "yummy.". Pro Tip: If you can, try to snag a table near the railing so you can look down over the different levels while you eat. It really adds to the experience, but it can be noisy above the bar. Overall: Great service, iconic decor, and solid food. Definitely a must-visit. Opt for street parking or you may get ripped off for $6 at the parking garage next door when the entry arm failed to open.

After being away from Richmond for a decade, came back for a holiday visit. Nothing says "RVa" like…read morea dinner at the iconic Tobacco Company Restaurant. It has been around for decades and is no longer an exciting new thing. But boy does it bring back memories of family, holidays, impressive business meals, etc. And it didn't miss. The service was spot on. The meal was good. The place glammed out for the holidays. The biggest challenge I think is the recent skyrocketing food prices and the challenges to give the impression of value for the money. Well, it ticked my boxes. We had a great bottle of wine which I sadly forgot. The blue crab croquettes and coconut shrimp apps went by so fast that I didn't get a pic! The entire group enjoyed them all. For the entree I went with the crab cakes. Tasty, yet on the small side. Ginormous asparagus and rice that should have someone fired out of the kitchen. Either who was responsible for prepping it or sourcing it. How in the world can you F' up rice? Never wrote that before... Anyway, had a great time with some great people at a wonderful time of the year.