Came here for happy hour and had a great time. The crab legs were YUMMY and so was the Mac and cheese. I would say the lamb chops coulda been crispier and more flavored for my taste buds but they still can eat. The happy hour is a deal but the sides is where they get you. The asparagus and Mac and cheese depicted was $6 each. We didn't even get 6 asparagus. The service was good. The ambiance was nice and they played music I liked so I was jamming the whole time. There's so many option on the menu I have to come back and try more. read more

Frozay RVA - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I was visiting VA for my brother's graduation this weekend. We Truly enjoyed this place Friday night. Enjoyed the late night happy hour with my family. The DJ was great, drinks were flowing and food was good! My favorite items were whiskey wings, fried lobster, and crab cakes. Our server was super busy but she managed to take care of many tables in reasonable time. Lobster tails : $10 Lamb chops / $3.50 read more

Frozay RVA - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Frozay was a cool spot! We visited on a weekday so it wasn't packed at all but I can see it would be packed on the weekend. They had frozen drink specials...the drinks were too cute and the service was very friendly. It's a nice listen to music or live band spot..a little fancier than a sports bar style. I loved the Hennessy frozen. read more

I have been here on a few occasions, and it disheartens me to give such a poor review to a local small business. I will say that the food is okay, especially the whole lemon pepper snapper which is nicely seasoned. The service is ok, but the servers are not very knowledgeable about drinks or food items. It is also hard to get their attention on a Friday night because the music is so loud. I understand that they are trying to attract bar goers with the music, but it is so loud that you can't hear the people standing next to you and it is extremely hard to hear the server. Now, my biggest gripe is the fact that all I ordered on my recent visit was a double Jack Daniels on the rocks and it cost me $26!!! First of all, I bartended for many years and even managed a bar in this exact location about 16 years ago. So I know what a double looks like. I got charged $10 twice and I promise you that my drink was no more than 2oz of whiskey in total. Then, there was an automatic 18% service charge added to the ticket. That means, I paid a $3.60 tip for a drink that took all of 30 secs to make. I could have bought a 5th of Jack for that exact same amount. Or I could've bought 2 drinks next door at McCormacks for that amount and they would've put it in a real glass and not a tiny plastic cup. read more

Loved it !! Would recommend to eat here .. food service great ! It was nice inside to go

Went here after a friend recommended it. First off, just know the place is kind of giving a club vibe. The music is blaring and it was a bit hard to talk or hear anything. The service wasn't the best either. The lady took 10 mins to even greet us and ask us if we wanted a drink. Once we ordered food it took another half hour. I was really surprised by how TINY the mini crab cakes were given the price of $14. Nonetheless, they were tasty and the sauce was the highlight of the dish. I also ordered the Honey Jerk wings. While they were tasty, they were overly seasoned with rosemary and didn't taste like honey at all. Don't think I would come back. read more

Frozay RVA - Mini Crab Cake - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Food: 10/10 Ambience: 10/10 Frozen drinks: 10/10 Service: 10/10 This place is so good you'll be thinking about what you're going to order the next time you come back, because you will! To start off, this place is a vibe. Cool frozen daiquiris and a full bar, nice restaurant, good music, great menu, and hookah and a party when it gets late. The menu has all the best dishes from fried snapper, lamb chops, cajun pasta, and more. Definitely something for everybody. They also have a lot of unique wing sauces like Hennessy, sweet whiskey, and honey jerk which we got just to try on the side and loved. We got fried red snapper with mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. We got the wing sauces on the side to try with the snapper and all were amazing. The snapper was fried so well and tasted amazing. Mac and mashed potatoes both melted in your mouth, just look at the pictures. Definitely worth coming to eat here, we actually drove all the way from Raleigh for it! read more

Frozay RVA - fried Red Snapper with mac and cheese and mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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If you're looking for a place to put you in a good mood with some food then travel downtown to shockoe bottom and experience the one and only Frozay! The overall ambiance is very welcoming. The greenery walls are the perfect aesthetic for a great photo opportunity. They offer a full bar and hookah. Now let's talk food! My favorite thing to order is the deep fried lemon pepper red snapper. The snapper comes whole and is cooked to sheer perfection! It's crunchy and moist! The lemon pepper elevates the taste. A perfect pairing with the red snapper is the macaroni and cheese, which has a homemade taste and isn't commercial at all and the asparagus. I would rate this dish a 9/10! The drinks are on the sweeter side, so if you like sweet mixed drinks than you would love theirs. The service is a tad slow. So, you will need patience. On average you should expect to spend 1.5-2hrs this is not a quick spot to dine and drink. Come in and hangout, vibe to the music and have a drink. read more

Made reservation weeks in advance and emailed a list to verify seated together per the website directions. Arrived with full party and were made to stand for 45 minutes in the heat while they told me I had no reservation but they certainly took my payment and sent a confirmation! No refunds but they seated my party not at a table but scattered around the restaurant. They treated me like it was my fault, didn't acknowledge or attempt to rectify the situation. It was either take what we're offering or leave with no refund. Food was good, experience was mid after booking and following directions on their site with no reservation, no table and no apology. read more

Very good time. Wish it was bigger. Parking is not it by no means. Food was ok. Wayyyy too spicy. The French toast was good. read more

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Stopped by MiniBar on a Saturday around 8:30-9pm for a quick appetizer and drink with a friend. Restaurant was fairly empty..about 3 other parties at the current time. We were greeted outside and sat at the bar quickly. Our server was ok. Not too much convo, she did get our orders in quickly but I have to agree with previous reviews. She kept leaving to go sit outside in the front with other co workers. It didn't bother us but when it was time to leave she was outside and someone had to flag her in to bring us a check. If I'm paying $50+ for 2 drinks and appetizer at your bar I would at least expect your employees to stay inside. I highly doubt she was washing her hands each time she came back in. Any who, the crab cakes were good. Sauce was slightly spicy but not a bad thing. I probably will give them another try for lunch or dinner but the service needs to be a bit better. read more

Frozay RVA - Million bubbles (Hennessy & champagne) - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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1st time here and I can say I'm not too impressed by the service. Not sure if they were short on workers but it I had to wave the girl down to get her attention to ask for stuff. Then I waited almost 30 mins for my appetizer for her and the cook to come out the kitchen and say they just ran out of spinach and artichoke dip so I was very upset. They asked if I wanted to get something else instead but I said no because at this pint just bring my food. I ordered Cajun shrimp chicken and salmon pasta and when it came the chicken was clearly over cooked and dried out. The rest of it was good but I sent it back to get the cooked over. They brought my food back it looked much better this time. read more

Frozay RVA - Chain chicken shrimp & salmon pasta - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This was the first a last time I've been here (now Frozay RVA). You can't put a flower on food and call it good for one. They opened an hour and fifteen minutes late...then charged 18% gratuity while immediately taking payment for the food like it was a to-go order. The waitress/host didn't even walk us to our table but earned 18% for taking our order. We ordered drinks, as most people do, and the bar tender also charged us 18% on a separate tab! Unbelievable! I know we are in a pandemic but I guess this is what we get for supporting a small business? I feel ripped off ($100+! For both meals). My salmon was dry, seafood was smelly, & lamb chops over cooked. read more

Frozay RVA - Smelly seafood, dry salmon, but at least it was pretty? - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I ventured here last month with two friends. We arrived around 7/730 and the place was not packed. Ww were s eww ated within about 6 minutes of arrival. This space is not very big, so it is very intimate. It is a great atmosphere. Love the uniform of the staff. I ordered the crab cakes appetizer. They were more like crab balls, but they were delicious. The sauce was great as well. A friend ordered the Big Ash Shrimp appetizer. Those were also good. The sauce was excellent. The shrimp were actually big. I intended to order the crab stuffed shrimp, but I was informed that they has run out of that dish. As a backup choice, I ordered the cajun pasta with shrimp. Just the right amount of spice and just the right amount of sauce. I could've used a little more shrimp. I love shrimp. It was a nice portion. My friends, respectively, ordered fried rice and jerk pasta. They said that their dishes were great. I would return and I hope that my next experience is the same is this one. [I did attempt to have Brunch the very next day. Upon my arrival (2 hours after they state that they open for brunch), there was a note handwritten on a piece of paper stating that they would not be open on that day. I was very disappointed in this. I was truly looking forward to trying their brunch. read more

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We came to Minibar RVA now known as Frozay. Overall the drinks were great we had Mango Ciroc Sangria, Love potion and Lights Out. Our food took a while to come out, so we were given cornbread for our wait. When our food finally came, my salmon was over cooked. The lobster sandwich my friend order was dry. It was a super busy night, maybe we'll try dining another night. The drinks and the DJ were gray though lol read more

Frozay RVA - The Chef's Catch Asparagus Roasted red potatoes Fried Lobster Burger - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I have been wanting to come taste the food here as I have heard really good things about this restaurant & cocktail bar. A friend and I came Saturday 3/31/18 @6:30pm. This restaurant isnt that big but a comfortable size. The seating area at the bar was full and there were a few tables with a reserved sign on them which made there be about 3 tables available, lucky me! I ordered a Ceasar Salad and the Lobster Imperial which came with Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus. My friend ordered the Lemon Pepper Wings for his appetizer and for dinner the Lamb Chops with a Balsamic Glaze. This also came with the Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus. Both dinners were pretty good. The waitress offered us a side order of corn bread because of a slight wait, that was appreciated because we were both hungry. The corn bread was VERY good. This restaurant also had a buzzer thing on the table for you if you need the waitstaff. If you hit it, they are alerted on their "smart watch." Pretty cool. Looking forward to hearing about your experience. read more

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I'm blown away once again. I love the cuisine here and the presentation, even on takes out, is flawless. My burger was rich and seasoned to perfection, and reasonably priced for lobster tails. The cheesecake hit the spot, creamy and the texture was perfect. There are not many times that I can say that about cheesecake. read more

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Friday had a great atmosphere and the DJ was phenomenal. The drinks were good and the overall atmosphere was quite a vibe BUT the organization was awful. We had brunch and paid in advance $60. The place was to open at 1 pm. we didn't get let in until 1:35. That is unprofessional to say the least. The buffet was delicious, however it came out at 3 which I was unaware that it was due to come out at that time so that may be on me. I thought 2:30 was the set time for the buffet. The overall experience was really great but if I were to actually give my own party there I would definitely want something written about the time. Nice place but the owner really needs to get that under control. read more

I was recommended to come here and all I have to say is I will NEVER eat here again!! The presentation was nice bit the food was terrible. I paid $15 For 7 little chicken wings.never again and they were cooked so long it was no meat only bone and crisp. Never again. read more

Minibar RVA is not far from my apartment and it first came on my radar during Black Restaurant Week. My schedule didn't allow me to visit then but the following Sunday I decided to see if the buzz was worth the hype. On Sunday's they have their brunch menu, which is small but everything sounded delicious. I ended up ordering one of their infamous Lights Out drink, which is rum punch cocktail served in a light bulb. This cocktail lives up to it's name because it is sweet but has a quiet bite and too many of these will definitely have you out like a light! My server and a regular customer sitting next to me at the bar, raved about the chicken wings and their fried fish so that is what I ended up ordering. I got the wings in the sweet whiskey sauce, which was tangy, sweet and finger licking good! The wings are a must order when you come here. The fried fish was just as good. 4 pieces of tender whiting fish seasoned down to the socks, breaded and fried to the heavens, served with amazing cooked potatoes. Along with the friendly staff and the great ambiance of 90's R&B playing in the background, Minibar had spoken to my foodie spirit. My second visit was for dinner, thus a different menu! I ended up getting the Ciroc Sangria and Jerk Chicken Pasta. My cocktail and my entree was even better than my previous meal. The chicken had a kick but the pasta sauce balanced out the heat into perfect harmony. The pasta also came with a small piece of cornbread, which tasted like yummy pound cake. The portion of the pasta was so big I had to take most of it home for leftovers. On top of that the staff remembered my order and me from my previous visit. That really resonated with me, I love customer service that is genuine and gives that personal touch. When my bill came I was even more surprised to find that my drink and pasta had a $2 discount for each for happy hour ( 5 pm -7pm). Thank you Mini Bar for two great meal experiences. I am looking forward to coming back to trying more from this hidden gem! read more

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Went today for the first time for their Sunday brunch. When I say that was the best buffet for brunch I've had in Richmond I mean it. The Rasta pasta was perfect. The salmon was season very well. The fried fish was a " lil " to salty for my liking, however it was still good. The pitcher of mimosas were great, definitely all champagne (hold the orange juice). I do recommend that you purchase your ticket before for your reservation because the first come first serve seating goes quick. All in all, It was a great vibe and I'll definitely be going again. read more

Frozay RVA - Brunch - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went to MiniBar for my birthday. Great first experience. Our server, Ryan was great. She gave helpful tips on the most popular dishes and drinks. She also provided extremely quality service. Everything I ate and drank were delish. Must try's are the whiskey wings, cajun pasta with salmon and shrimp and the lights out. I also had the moscato mule which was really good. Can't wait to go back, hopefully get Ryan as our server and try out brunch! read more

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This was my first and last time at this restaurant and I was not pleased at all. First you walk in order your food they charge you 18% gratuity up front then you go to your table order drinks and they charge you another 18% gratuity that's unrealistic. I paid almost $40 for 6 chicken wings and 1 drink (see pictures below). The wings had good flavor and were cooked perfectly. The service was horrible we waiting 30 mins for food which was not bad but then another 10 minutes for silverware. Approximately 12 tables in the building 3 waitresses Still horrible service. The Dj was absolutely amazing however I didn't stop dancing and singing the entire time. 5 stars for the environment. I went home hungry sober and turnt up. read more

Frozay RVA - Buffalo chicken wings - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I have been hearing about this place for a while. I originally started following them on instagram which is were I started to see all of their mouth watering dishes. This particular night I had already ate but we had a taste for something sweet. Tried the plain cheesecake and a drink. The drink was amazing the cheesecake not so much. I'm still giving this place 4 stars because the customer service was amazing! Location was great, they were also playing music while we were there. I definitely would like to come back and try more things on the menu. read more

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Never even got in the door. I've been waiting since 5pm. It's 6:30pm and the waitress is yelling through the door that they won't open until 7. Very disappointing as I drove 45 mins to experience these great tacos I've heard about. I will definitely pass the word. read more

This food was absolutely delicious. Everything about this place is great. I would recommend this place any day. The lamb chops were absolutely bomb!!! read more

I really enjoyed my visit to Minibar RVA. This was a solo restaurant trip because my boyfriend is allergic to shellfish and i don't have any girlfriends in RVA. Minibar RVA is a seafood restaurant that offers a short specialty menu. I like that! I ordered the shrimp Cajun pasta which was creamy and favorable. It's was very delicious, a hearty portion and was served with sweet cornbread. The bartender poured a nice drink and the atmosphere was comfortable. I really liked the decor of this restaurant and staff were very nice! They should be careful with the music played during business hours, trendy rap music with curse words was playing loudly when i arrived but it was changed to something softer after a while. I do suggest that they purchase an open sign for the outside. The restaurant looks very plain from the outside and I was unsure if they were open for business. And the locks in the ladies room Need to be fixed. All of my critiques can be easily fixed. I will definitely come back to Minibar RVA and I would recommend this place to others. I'm seriously thinking about trying a lobster dish on my next visit! Excited read more

Frozay RVA - I like the short menu and drink options. Keep it simple and delicious - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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GREAT VIBE!!! The food was really good and I loved the DJ. The drinks were good as well. I wouldn't go too hungry because we waited at least an hour for the food. read more

Ordered wings to go on a Saturday night at about 8:30. The server advised it would be ready in 30 minutes. Well she completely lied when I arrived at the venue 30 minutes she said my wings hadn't even dropped and it would be an additional hour wait. This instantly made me upset however I waited. This is the most unprofessional establishment because the chef and some of his friends were hanging out at the bar and outside of the restaurant. I watched them tell several customers who apparently were told the wrong pick up time as well that their food would be ready in an additional hour as well. The wings were delicious got the Hennessy and Jerk wings. So it's unfortunate that this venue can't get their customer service together. Piece of advice. Take down the customers number and call them about 15 mins before it will be fulfilled to give a more accurate timeframe when they should arrive for pick up. It's just that simple. They have a few things to iron out in their process during the covid closure. read more

Last evening's dining experience lead me to a cool, urban spot, located in Richmond's historic Shockoe Bottom; between The Slip and Church Hill. I walked into the vibes of Hip Hop and R&B. I was about to dance my way to my seat. This restaurant is where Chef Micah throws down with his creative ideas of New American Cuisine, coupled with the experience and expertise of international and southern influences. Ladies and Gentlemen of Discovering RVA, I introduce to some and present to others, the first to be featured in 2019, Minibar RVA. @minibarrva . Appetizers- Cornbread. Slices of golden, warm cornbread, drizzled with a hand crafted, Grand Marnier Glaze. . Yet again, the cornbread was so good, I had to slow down just to take some home. Smh. DON'T JUDGE ME! . Entree- The Chef's Catch. A Generous portion of Salmon stuffed with lumps of Crab meat and atop this Mountain of Greatness...A succulent Lobster tail. But wait, There's More! This deliciousness was accompanied by mashed potatoes and asparagus; all served in a white wine butter sauce. CLAUDE HAVE MERCY! . Wine Pairing- a glass of Pinot Grigio, Villa San Martino. This wine hails from Venezia Giulia IGT, which is in the northeastern region of Italy. . Christa- It was great seeing you. Thank you so much for your hospitality and service. Till' next time. @reignroyal . Micah- This is the first time I got a chance to take a pic with a well known Chef of RVA. It was a privilege to meet the creator of the 20/20 Experience. You made sure that I was well taken care of and it was truly appreciated. Fam, he even made sure Mr. RVA tried some of Minibar RVA's Signature Cocktails. Luckily I made it in to work today Lol. Truly honored Good Sir. @2020experience . Signature Drinks: Gentlemen, I recommend "The Code" -D'Usse, Amaretto, and Pineapple Juice. . Ladies..."Lights Out"- Bacardi Rum, Dragonberry Rum, Grand Marnier, Pineapple Juice, and Cranberry Juice. . #discoveringrva . #804 #rva #richmond #richmondva #rvadine #rvaeats #Rvafood #food #foodies #foodshare #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #yummy #foodblog #foodblogger #foodlover #foodpost #foodography #delicious #delish #foodpic #eating #foodandwine read more

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Went here because one of my associates invited me. It had a nice little vibe. We got there about 10 minutes before happy hour ($2 off signature drinks and $2 off small plates) and the bartender that served us gave us the heads up. I ordered the Hennessy and sangria drink which by the way was really good. For my food I got the Cajun pasta and shrimp because it had great reviews and I wasn't let down. It was perfectly seasoned the the shrimp were amazing. The reason I am giving them 3 stars is because of the service and the fact that I had to wait almost an hour for an order of plantains I ordered to go. Had she not given me the check to pay about 40 minutes before I would've cancelled the order. There had to be at least 10+ waiters and waitresses there on top of the 2+ bartenders which I felt was unnecessary given the size of the location. At one point there were about 8 of them just standing there talking. And yet there was no urgency for my to-go order because they were busy with the regulars. Ultimately, I would go back but only for a to-go order of the pasta; after I order if 40 minutes in advance. read more

We decided to try Minibar for takeout as we are trying to support local restaurants in our neighborhood in particular and got some ribeyes and lobster. Everything was cooked and seasoned well. Fair pricing and huge portions. They don't have a sophisticated menu here but the food is solid and they've adapted well to this new takeout only model restaurants have had to resort to due to the Covid pandemic. We were really pleased with our meals. They do add 20% gratuity automatically. Solid place. Will try their cocktails to go now that governor allows restaurants to do this. Recommended read more

Frozay RVA - 12 oz. Ribeye with lobster - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place has rebranded to the name Frozay. The drinks are absolutely beautiful but taste like juice. If you want to waste money on what is suppose to be an alcoholic beverage this is the place for you. Also the kitchen was closed two hours before the business closed. read more

My experience was lackluster, and I was a bit disappointed. There's nothing wrong with employees getting automatic gratuity, but how can employees get automatic gratuity for a service they're not providing. The first young lady just took the order, payment and never saw her again for an 18% gratuity she didn't put any work to get. We had to run people down to get assistance. The food was horrible. We had the fried lobster burger; the bread was stone hard; they over toasted it, and we had to wait 15 minutes for an extra two slices of bread. Secondly, we had the Cajun pasta, which wasn't spicy at all and wasn't right. The shrimp on the Cajun pasta had no flavor or nothing, not even a sear on it. Looked like a shrimp cocktail on top of pasta. They said the pasta had broccolini, but it was just regular broccoli, lol. Lastly, we ordered the bread pudding, and we never got it, so I need a refund for that. We received no service from the employees unless you ran them down since they were engrossed with their cellphones. Except The bartender who serviced us was pleasant and made some great drinks. The rest of the servers were on their phone by the bar and rolling their eyes like you are bothering them. For basically close to a $150 meal, including automatic gratuity, I was very unimpressed with the food and service. They give me Applebee's food quality. They have music playing, so you'll get good vibes with the music to distract you from the food. The drinks are good. I called them to get the refund of the dessert resolved, but they don't answer their phone at all. If you are looking for a spot to get a drink or two and some appetizers, you'll be good, but that's it. read more

Frozay RVA - Frozay Frozen Drink - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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If I could zero stars I would. This was my first time and last time ever going to Frozay. I went on a Sunday for their brunch. First you have to pay before stepping in. After very very long wait for the buffet to open. While your customers are waiting offer some appetizers or give your paying customers an explanation for the wait. The drink menu offers no variety. You're a brunch spot but you don't have bloody Mary's on the menu. The buffet finally opened there was no variety in that. Where's the fruits, vegetables,dessert, eggs that are not powdered. You better going to any other place than here. read more

**UPDATE** I'm watching my server as I type smoke a cigarette in the front. Wow... I can't make this up... The worst service! I tried to support but the service is absolute worst. They didn't have lemon for my water. Wow.... server was slow and nonchalant. Food was good but I won't be returning. Service needs to improvement. read more

Decided to try this place for the first time today. I ordered to go and I'm extremely disappointed in the meal. First of all my wait was 30+ minutes and that was a bit excessive seeing as how it was only myself and one other couple there. The lamb chops were tiny and burnt. There was literally 1 piece of asparagus in my box, the potatoes were nasty no seasoning at all (same with the asparagus). Whatever this glaze is is also disgusting. First and last time eating here smh. Meal cost $24, it was worth $2.40. read more

Frozay RVA - New Zealand Lamb chops meal - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Ah Freaking Mazing! Always a good experience. Food is always exceptional. Definitely an underrated gem with attention to detail when it comes to the food. Dined here with intention as my first stop of my "food tour" for RICHMOND BLACK RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE #rbrexperience ! I had the shrimp and grits with the lump crab meat.. and OH MY GOODNESS! It was sooo good. So full of flavor. Lots of crab, shrimp and sausage! It was so creamy and seasoned so well. It literally took me only 5 minutes to eat lol! It looked like like a licked my plate clean! My boyfriend has the salmon! He said it was amazing! We literally contemplated ordering another entrée to share but ordered the bread pudding instead! And it was great! read more

Frozay RVA - Bread pudding - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great Food but Poor Service! It should not have taken me an hour & a half to receive my food and 30 minutes for a drink.... Perhaps more serving staff would help both your customers and currently overworked staff. read more

I love this place. I was looking for some jerk pasta with chicken and stumbled right into this place. It says a small plate, but trust me you'll get more than your share. Had the Henny Sangria and Moscow mule, they were pretty tasty. Service was on point. I love the little waiter/waitress button they added. The other dishes they were bringing out looked awesome. I'll come back and try some other things. read more

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