I love this place due to the quality of food and the kindness of the staff…read more They're good with dogs, which is why I've already been here twice in the first three weeks of living in Richmond. Try the calamari -- it's absurdly good.

This neighborhood eatery is fast becoming one of my fave haunts; yes, I was skeptical because I…read moreloved Kuba Kuba Dos, but The Local has filled its shoes nicely. The American fare is perfect for lunch or dinner and. Brunch on the weekend. We came for lunch and for some apps to share: the potato skins and the chicken tender platter with sidewinder fries. Both were delicious, I was hankering for some tenders and these didn't disappoint! I'm looking forward to plowing through this menu, so many tempting options! Living up to its name, we literally ran into people we knew at this local restaurant ! "Norm" from Cheers would definitely be sitting at the bar here! The atmosphere was simple, maybe could kick the decor up a notch, but it was perfectly comfortable. Our server was prompt and efficient, and the prices were very reasonable! Save me a seat, I'm coming back!!

This was our first time here for Mother's Day and I would say it's mediocre. They did not have the…read morerooftop open and I would've thought it would've been due to the holiday. However, we ordered the steak sliders which were great. The fettuccine Alfredo was okay but could use more sauce. The chicken tenders wasn't anything exciting about those. The crab dip was not good... it tasted like cream cheese with no crab or ole bay as well as the bread. I was a bit taken back when we saw that there sides are à la carte. For this type of vibe, I would've never thought that. The feel and the vibe is not worth their menu to be à la carte especially if the vibe is a bar feel with no tv or rooftop view... but if u want to grab a sandwich and beer it's perfect.

We went out to grab a bite to eat and, with it being a beautiful day out, we asked to be seated…read moreoutside. For some reason the hostess thought "close to the door" was the same thing so, not only were we not outside, we delt with people coming in and out past us. Our server was friendly and helpful I thought it a little ridiculous that the menu tells you to look on the chalkboard for the daily pasta yet this location doesn't have one. They apparently use the same menu as another location that has a chalkboard but this one does not. So after searching for a chalkboard and unable to find one, our server told us when she came to take the order. The food was good but not great. My drink said it had basil in it but there was no even the taste of basil. The chicken in the pasta was full of grizzle and loaded with pepper. Not sure we will be back.

I played a round of puttery with my colleagues after dining on the 2nd floor. The grill was down,…read moreso we couldn't order any pizza, burgers, or grilled chicken (which was a bummer, because I wanted a burger). Nonetheless I ordered some boneless sweet chili wings with blue cheese ( which were good) and tried a zero proof cocktail, berry mule. 1/10 for the drink. It resembled the taste of cough syrup. During our meal, the manager was kind enough to give free tix to puttery (nothing was mentioned about the food or drink). Afterwards we headed down to the first floor to play. The games were really fun and the artistry was magnificent! Definitely a fun time for adults or children!

Super fun mini golf option in Richmond! Absolutely loved my time at the Puttery, they offer…read moreunlimited mini golf for a reasonable price. With two courses for a total of 18 holes. The first course is indoors and offers a variety of easier holes and some with more difficulty. The second course is outdoors and has tons of topiarys around that make for a great photo backdrop. There doesn't appear to be any real concrete theme which makes going to each hole exciting as you don't know what to expect. Everyone I interacted with was really nice and walked my friend and I through how to play. We ended up also eating upstairs and the food offerings were really yummy. We shared the soft pretzels as a starter which came with a delicious mustard sauce. I ended up getting their chicken sandwich as my main, I found the sandwich itself to be fried a bit too hard so I can't reccomend that but their fries appeared to be hand cut and those were absolutely delicious. Overall this place is a great spot for families, friends or I could even see this being a fun date spot. Its really a one stop shop with their restaurant and activities being in the same place. Highly recommend!

Back again, fantastic as always. Our server Brandon was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive…read more Started with fried green tomatoes, one of our favorite appetizers. They're so good! I had the braised beef short ribs, which were melt-in-your -mouth. Paired with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted root veg, and some of the best collard greens I've ever had. He had the fried chicken with hot honey, garlic mashed potatoes, and more collard greens. That fried chicken was so crispy and delicious. Had the peach cobbler bread pudding for dessert, and it was an EXPERIENCE. The only thing that would have made the meal better was some of the slab bacon, but we'll know to come for breakfast or lunch for that next time!

Farm and Oak has been on my list and I finally made it!…read more My husband and I wanted to have lunch out and picked Farm and Oak because we haven't visited this restaurant. They have a very limited menu at lunch so you have a few appetizers to choose from, a few salads and sandwiches and burgers, so straight up American food. It does skew southern with crab cake sandwich, pimento cheese and fried chicken. For an appetizer we decided to try the wings. They were good and came with ranch drizzled over the wings. For entrees my husband got their farm & oak burger with Cole slaw and I got their wedge salad with fried chicken. Both were good. The salad was nice and cold and crisp, which was appreciated on such a hot day. It did have too much dressing so next time I might ask for less dressing or have it on the side. I enjoyed the food, service was good and it is a pretty restaurant. I'll probably come back for supper some time to try some of their more in-depth meals.

Great date night spot with well made interesting drinks. It can get loud at times but still highly…read morerecommend. Bartenders are great and the ambiance is wonderful

Rude hostess! We went early on a Saturday in February with a party of 6. The hostess said she…read morecouldn't seat us, even though there were 2 tables next to each other that would fit us just fine. She didn't say she wasn't permitted to seat 6 in that space, but maybe that was the case. She snapped when I asked her a question that my sister already asked her, even though I had no way of knowing. "I told your friend that already" with an eyeroll. We contemplated taking a 2 top and then a 4 top elsewhere, but the hostess was so rude we decided to leave. The bar looked fun and drink menu fabulous, but is it too much to ask to be treated civilly?

There were six of us looking for a fun night out and decided on The Wine Whisperer since it had…read moregreat reviews, had been on my list to try, and none of us had been before. What a great decision! When you walk in, you immediately notice that all of the wines are beautifully displayed -- it doubles as a wine shop, which gives it such a warm and welcoming vibe. It feels cozy but elevated at the same time. They don't offer flights for groups larger than five, but we were able to order one dealer's choice flight based on our preferred flavor profiles. From there, we could select a bottle inspired by the flight. A few of us gravitated toward reds. Our waitress was incredibly knowledgeable -- we told her the flavor profiles we liked, and she brought out three reds to try. The Wade & Wayfarer Pinot Noir was our favorite (so good!), though a bit pricier. We also tried the Alkoorai Cab/Merlot blend, which ended up being our least favorite. Ultimately, we chose the Denner Nightshade GSM -- excellent pick. Bonus tip: if you purchase a bottle $50 or more, there's no corkage fee; under $50, there is. Our waitress also mentioned that South American Merlots are the best Merlots as we all mentioned Merlot tends to be more dry. A few in our group ordered the Masterpiece Theatre cocktail on our waitress's recommendation -- she did not steer us wrong! Food-wise, everything was a hit. Our friends ordered the Cacio e Pepe burrata, pickled shrimp, Caesar salad, mushroom and leek flatbread, and the Brie and pear flatbread (both flatbreads were huge!). They loved every dish. My husband and I shared the bread with olive oil (simple and delicious), the charred octopus (tender with amazing flavor), gnocchi Bolognese, and lamb chops. Everything was fantastic -- the only small note was that the lamb could've been a bit more rare -- but still very flavorful. By the end of the night, all six of us agreed we'd absolutely be back. We're even looking into their wine club -- $60/month for two bottles (pickup required at the shop), which honestly sounds like a great deal. Apparently, they change up their wine flights weekly, which makes it even more fun and gives us a reason to return. Such a great experience all around -- can't wait to go back and try more wines!

If you are a wine fan or casual, you must check out this place! I went with a few people who are…read morevery knowledgeable about wine and pairings, but the staff was super helpful with describing flavors and suggesting wines we might like. You can drop in to get some wine bottles to-go, or dine in. I was super impressed for the food for a place that is drink heavy. The caramelized Brie appetizer was bursting with flavor. I forgot to get photos of the entrees, but The Boss is an amazing tender steak sandwich.

A beautiful classy speakeasy with live music. It can fit about 50 with excellent service. There is…read moreno sign upfront and the entrance door is very plain. Push. Richmond should spin up a secret speakeasy tour, where entrance is only allowed by word of mouth.

This was my first time experiencing a little hidden bar. I've always seen people outside coming…read moreinto this spot on weekends and I thought it was a private venue but low & behold it's a cute bar! I came in a random Wednesday night it was dead just the way I like it. Classy jazz music was playing. The playoffs were on and the snack menu was available. I ordered a shrimp cocktail and drink. I wasn't disappointed.

We visited on a Friday evening, and the place was pretty dead although we got there around opening,…read moreso I figured that had something to do with it. We stayed for two drinks and the first bartender was pleasant and gave us recommendations and chatted with us. My second old fashioned was a bit overly sweet which I wasn't expecting after the first one being quite good but I didn't ask for it to be fixed so that's on me. The problem is that one of the other bartender/server came up to the bar and CLIPPED HIS NAILS while we were sitting there. I initially questioned what I was hearing as surely, no one in the food industry thinks this is okay?! Unfortunately....someone does. Due to the set up of the bar I have to assume it was being done into a sink? Trashcan? It didn't seem low enough while he was chatting with us to be a trashcan. Needless to say we did not end up ordering food and moved on quickly. I will not be back.

I literally drank every store pick he had, okay, I tried. And I'd do it again…read more If you're within an hour of this place, detour and go. Absolutely worth it. I loved the spot and loved the owner even more. I only drank while I was there, but watching how he interacted with customers was impressive, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely top‑notch hospitality all around. The cigar area is a fantastic touch too, though I couldn't partake this time. Still, it sealed the deal for me. Run, don't walk. This place is special.