AMAZING experience tonight! Was our first visit here. Very nice, casual, and even elegant dining should you prefer. Quaint, warm, and inviting modern atmosphere. Staff very friendly, and attentive. Beer list ok; as a beer snob I'd prefer a little better; however, I still found something worthwhile that I haven't had. Their wine list seemed more robust as well as cocktail drinks and liqueur was nice. Appetizer/snack menu superb; I did find that the appetizers seemed a bit pricey compared to the entrees. Snack list more welcoming in price for a before meal bite. We chose the fresh half shell raw oysters served with fresh trout row, doused with some type of vinegar based "sauce." They were very good and fresh. Our main entries were the rockfish plate and mahi plate. Although both very good. The rockfish plate took the night and was extremely good. I could have eaten another serving. Capped the night off with their chocolate Nutella candy bar....WOW. What a treat! Will be back again and highly recommend. read more

Sometimes you just need to treat yourself to a nice meal after a long day. And I define that as fresh ingredients that let the natural flavors of the food speak for themselves. No frills no fuss, just good food. Came into Richmond on a solo flight so had to grab a dinner-for-one table. Luckily, this place has bar and counter seats for dinner parties of my size as well as long tables for large parties as bug as 17! Was drawn to the soft poached egg with duck confit and heirloom grits to start. Egg was perfectly poached, and it's always a wonderful moment when you pierce the thin layer to see the golden yolk meld with the rest of each bite. Duck was salted, but a little excessively I think... It made it imperative to pair each fork of duck meat with a generous scoop of grit/eggs. Almost made me wish I had a mug of coffee to help balance the meal haha (brunch menu!) My main entree was the mushroom ragout with Travioli pasta. The swirls of pasta were assembled over a smear of mint, pistachio purée that still held the familiar taste of pesto. A hearty serving of Haas and white button mushrooms mixed with sprigs of arugula and cracked pepper topped the entire assembly. Pasta was wonderfully al dente and the mushrooms earthy and fragrant. A few bites in though, I was again reaching for my glass of water. It could just be personal preference though, I just felt like the salt ended up masking mushrooms in the end. Overall, I still gave four stars for ambience, attentive service, and fresh ingredients. I would come back to try new menu items to see if maybe what I ordered this visit just happened to plates that were a bit more heavily seasoned than average. read more

Heritage - Mushroom Ragout with pistachio, mint, lemon purée - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Delicious new addition to the fan, Heritage knocks it out of the park! The pimento croquettes are melt in your mouth good! My hanger steak was cooked perfectly and so robust in flavor with its sides my mouth waters at the thought! A friend had a burger which I had a nibble of and, wow, that is a damn good burger. (Even if she intentionally had it over cooked) Lastly the Heritage boasts a list of cocktails unlike any other. Try Stark Works for an aromatic flavorful autumn treat! read more

Amazing service!! Shout out to Mark! Food was delightful lovely atmosphere!!! We will be back .... Went with my two daughters and we did plate rotations so we could all sample.... I ordered the pasta with burratta in a bolognese sauce-- delicious!! My daughter ordered the duck... which was spectacular... and my other daughter went traditional with a strip steak ... cooked to perfection somehow even with the started we had..(shrimp toast- imagine pork rinds but made with shrimp... nummy crunchy, and fried broccoli with delectable sauce) we saved room for desserts-- again did the rotation of all three... featured were the lemon tart, strawberry cheesecake ice cream sandwich, and the " candy bar" - loved them all... Mark helped in our selections and he was spot on!! Had no idea they've been here for 11yrs!!! We will be back... great place for " date night" ... now I just have to find one Thanks for a fun delicious evening read more

Honestly the best. Dont sleep on this place. Everything delicious and alot of local sourcing. Love it

My wife and I had Sunday brunch here at 11:30am. Full house, but with our reservation no wait to sit at a table. Server was on the move constantly, but made sure to check in with us on a regular basis. We had the fish and grits and big hot mess. Both were excellent! Drinks were fantastic and coffee also good and fresh Reviews for this place well deserved from our experience. We were there for about an hour - food and drink came in a reasonable time frame and we didn't feel rushed to leave, either. Looking for a great place to enjoy brunch with a significant other? Highly recommend! read more

Oh, Heritage. You far exceeded my expectations. Let's be fair, though, I didn't know what to expect at all! The first thing that struck me was that it was a much more upscale atmosphere than I was expecting. The decor is clean, and sleek, but not cold. I loved how warm and inviting it was. I immediately thought that it was a good chance that Heritage could become one of my faves. And it did! The menu is perfectly curated, dishes perfectly crafted. The drink menu was innovative and there were options on it that would tickle anyone's fancy. For an appetizer, I went with a mixed greens salad. When the salad came, it was almost too pretty to eat. But, as I was starving, I took a second to admire it and then dug in. It was so simple, but perfectly dressed and the leaves were crisp and fresh. I loved that salad! Didn't want it to end. Next, I ordered the flounder dish. The flounder was lightly fried and served on a bed of the most amazing coconut curry with veggies. This dish was unlike anything else I've ever had in Richmond. I loved the curry so much that I asked for bread to soak it up when I was done. I felt so light after eating it. No food babies or food comas over here! Because they change their menu so often, I'm going to plan to go back asap so that I can have that dish again before it's gone. To top it all off, for dessert I ordered homemade PSL ice cream. It was heavenly. A great way to end an excellent meal. I'm so sorry that I hadn't ever tried Heritage before. I thought it was just another casual restaurant, but boy was I missing out. I can't wait to go here on a date with my husband soon ! read more

Heritage - PSL ice cream! - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Heritage is a perfect date night spot! The ambience is great and the food is fantastic!

Supper Club!!! Okay, I got the promotional stuff out of the way, but this was a great dinner at Heritage, whether I was with fellow Yelpers or not! I've been to Heritage once before but it was a couple of years ago and, frankly, not as memorable as this night in September. When I arrived, the group was just ordering drinks (perfect timing!) so I ordered a whiskey sour. I expected a mix but was in the mood for a WS anyway. I was pleasantly surprised to taste a housemade cocktail, which shouldn't surprise me considering the variety of concoctions on the specialty drinks menu. For my dinner, I ordered the flounder and really enjoyed it. The fish was well-cooked atop a mix of local potatoes, eggplant, squash, and broccoli, and laying in a lake of an incredible coconut-curry sauce that could have been served in a bowl as 'the best soup you've ever tasted!' The various flavors were obvious but complementary. Our server even found a plate of warmed, buttered bread to let us sop it up from the bottom of the bowl. I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner! Once dinner was finished, these dessert menus just appeared so, of course, we had to oblige and order something. I chose the sweet corn panna cotta with a cup of coffee. I'd never tasted this before but really enjoyed it. The corn was oh-so-subtle but definitely there, and the panna cotta was smooth and creamy as you would like it to be, topped with a coulis of some berries. It worked nicely with the bold coffee. Going around the table, it seems that everyone loved their dinner, which is as good as it gets for a friendly dinner. Service was excellent and attentive, the pricing was moderate without going crazy, averaging $30-45 per person. read more

Heritage - The flounder was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing! - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Cute place - great for brunch and dinner! Their menu is small, but I've never had a problem finding something delicious. The big hot mess was flavorful and amazing - a nice mix of pulled pork, potatoes, and don't forget the poached egg ;) Their brunch beverages are a bit pricier than other nearby restaurants, so just beware of that. The place does get packed quickly, so I'd recommend making a reservation on the weekend! read more

Heritage - Big Hot Mess (without scallions) - you won't regret ordering this! - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went here for brunch yesterday (Sunday) with a couple of friends. Following the advice of other Yelp reviews I made a reservation. I'm glad I did, the place was completely packed! However, this didn't detract from my meal in any way since it wasn't too loud. Service was overall good. My only thing was the server would like take our order or something & rush off. However, like I said it was busy. I just wish he'd waited .5 seconds before leaving because I'd begin to ask something & her walk off. I got the big hot mess, a side of pancakes & a mimosa. The mimosa was underwhelming to say the least. It was more oj than champagne. For $7 there are plenty of other bars in Richmond where I'd get a better mix drink. The big hot mess was pretty good. The reviews here might have overhyped it for me though. It was good but not change my life good. When I heated up my leftovers for dinner it tasted just as good as it had that morning which is very impressive. The pancakes were A+. Totally fluffy & full of flavor. The fact that this place uses real maple syrup is a definite plus too. Overall a decent place for brunch, someplace you could bring friends or family from out of town & not worry if the food is decent or not. This place only gets 4/5 stars because I can't give 4.5/5. My rating just came down to the fact that the mimosa was disappointing, & the food didn't overall blow me away. read more

Heritage - The big hot mess & side of pancakes - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Another great eat in Richmond! Heritage has opened its door in a socially distanced capacity (we made reservations), which was a wonderful surprise for us noting we'd be in town this weekend! We started our meal with the pimiento croquettes (to die for and easily shareable between 2 people). The spicy mayo that came with the croquettes was amazing. I then had the the housemade gemelli pasta, which also had a very complex and wonderful taste to it. I will say the portion was huge and could have easily been shared. My fiancé had the grass fed burger, which he really enjoyed (and ended up dipping his fries in the appetizer mayo sauce since it was soooo good). We finished the meal by sharing the candy bar dessert, a rich fudge like chocolate bar plated with caramel drizzle and marshmallow flush. While everything thing was wonderful, we'd likely look at trying two appetizers and sharing an entree and a dessert if we came back. Great spot! read more

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I can say enough how much I loved this place. From the food to the cocktails everything was amazing The porkfries may honestly be the best food I've ever eaten in my entire life. Just amazing. The rockfish was on point as well. For dessert I had a Death Star nog. As a self proclaimed nerd I had no choice with that name. But honestly I was surprised with just how good that drink was. My mother in law kept trying to steal it from me. Not only does the food taste amazing but it looks wonderful as well. I can say enough about how wonderful this place is. You need to go check it out. And get the pork fries. read more

Heritage - Rockfish was just wonderful - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I've been here a few times now on visits to Richmond. My favorite dish here is the mushroom pasta I had my first time, but I have never had anything here that I didn't like. The pimiento croquettes are stuffed full with cheese, and the tomato aioli was better than I expected it to be. The clamshell pasta far exceeded my expectations, and my husband liked it better than he did his steak (we both loved the aligot). The food is also reasonably priced for the quality, and it came out from the kitchen fast and was nice and hot. The service was a little slow toward the end of our meal, but we had an overall pleasant experience. read more

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Heritage 4/5 Food: (5/5) We started off with the fried broccoli, which was absolutely the best broccoli I think I've ever had. We also had the smoked fish dip which had so much flavor it honestly had me getting Top Chef feelings. I had the rockfish which was decently sized, I was just craving a little bit more and the veggies complemented it perfectly. The rockfish normally came with a bacon vinaigrette, but I let the waitress know that I am a pescatarian and they were able to take that off which was very accommodating. My girlfriend had the mussels and French fries and she was very happy. The mussels were plentiful and flavorful, and surprisingly, French fries are a great pairing. We also had the Figured As Much and Crystal Lake Fizz as drinks. The crystal lake was slightly over sweet but the real winner was the figured as much. The figured as much was a green tea vodka that you could drink all night, absolutely amazing. Service: (4/5) The service was great, our hostess was very kind and welcoming. We had a table waiting since we had a reservation which may or may not have been needed since it was a weekday. Initially, we waited a little bit until our waitress first greeted us but after that she was very attentive Experience: (4/5) The experience was great, the waitress was great, and it was a dim lit romantic setting. It was definitely a special occasion kind of place when the bill arrived but totally worth it. read more

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I was in town from Los Angeles visiting family and it was my 30th birthday. Not going to lie, I was a little trepidatious that my night in Virginia would be disappointing, considering I live in one of the best towns for restaurants in the world. After some Yelp snooping, Heritage seemed like THE place to eat. And it turns out- it was perfect! The food was definitely on-par with anything in LA. I got to try multiple dishes are the table since there were 8 of us, and everything was just excellent. Personally, I split the scallops and bolognese with my hubby and while both were great- I am still thinking about those scallops a few days later. The flavors with the kimchi rice and broccoli was just perfect. Also at the table, we had the Rockfish, pasta with shrimp, and kobe burger. Nothing disappointed. As far as starters, the pimento balls and fried broccoli were so flavorful and a wonderful start to the night. Service was GREAT. Not too pushy, but always there when we needed something. I will absolutely be visiting Heritage when I visit family again, and the part of town is so cute and fun as well. Lots of breweries and wine bars to take advantage of. Thanks for making it a special 30th! read more

I met a friend who i had hadn't seen in twenty years for dinner at Heritage. I arrived early and was able to have a happy hour cocktail at the bar ($2 off speciality drinks). I had a vodka drink with a strawberry purée which was delicious. My friend and I sat at a table once she arrived. We both ordered drinks--she had a spicy signature cocktail and I an old fashioned. Loved them both. Our server rightly observed that we were in no hurry and didn't rush us. We took about 40 minutes to enjoy our drinks and catch up before we ordered (it wasn't busy so we weren't overstaying our welcome). We ordered the fried broccoli and the chicken liver pate to start, followed by the golden tile fish and duck breast for dinner. The broccoli was perfectly crisp, tender and well seasoned with a garlic aioli. The pate, served with crostini, was rich, smooth and decadent with a hint of acidity supplied by a pickled chutney garnish. The tile fish was golden brown and lightly crisp served over potatoes, eggplant and mushrooms in a mildly spicy curry sauce. Delicious! The duck was cooked to a perfect medium rare with vegetables and a garlicky mustard sauce. Wonderful. I had a nice Zinfandel blend with dinner. We shared the sweet corn panna cotta for dessert which was nice but not a stand out. We spent three hours at heritage and enjoyed every minute of it. Dinner for two, including two starters, two enteees, two cocktails, two glasses of wine a beer and shared dessert was $170 including tax and tip. Well worth it. read more

Heritage has been one of my go to places for fine dining the past 5 years. Always great service, great drinks and the food is amazing.

I have heard nothing but phenomenal things about Heritage from every Richmond local and passerby. I came here with two friends recently, and we were excited to try it out and hopefully add to those positive feelings! We got there and were greeted after a few minutes of standing in the lobby area. It was a little tight, as many parties were waiting to be seated right when we arrived. However, we were taken to a nice table near the windows which provided some nice sunlight. We admired other tables that were full of food and drinks and quickly ordered the smoked fish dip as it was highly recommended. For the three of us, it was a healthy portion, so much so, that we couldn't muster the courage to finish it before our entrees came out. It was okay, but I probably wouldn't order it again given the flavor (which was smoky and fishy). Among the three of us, we had a fish special, vegetarian pasta, and another fish entree. My fish entree was fine, nothing amazing, but well-cooked and a good mixing of flavors. I had some leftover which held up well until lunch the next day. I also had the cosmic dancer cocktail which is made of belle isle blood orange, blackstrap rum, honey, lemon, greek yogurt, and poppyseed. It was delicious, and I ended up having two! Environment-wise, people may say Heritage is "fancy," but honestly, this is Richmond, and people define that term however they please. The vibe was more intimate than other restaurants I have been to, but jeans and a shirt are totally okay. Also, I have found that an updated menu has not been posted online or outside the door. Some of us had our hearts set on a certain dish but were surprised when the actual menu came out. Bottom line: Heritage is good. The food is rich and filling! read more

Amazing menu! Had the 3 course special and it was very good. Sat at the bar and the servers were very attentive and made sure we had whatever we needed. Thank you! read more

When in Richmond - this goes on the list. The Sunday brunch was just excellent. No reservations and they accommodated me despite packed seating. The hostess and staff were all smiles despite the busy full seating. I'll definitely be back for dinner. read more

Heritage is a place to get a nice dinner before seeing a show. Its also very easy to get a reservation via yelp which I love. We arrived a few minutes early but were promptly seated. One minor ding, we were seated in the back which is right next to the swinging kitchen door and waiter prep area. There is a noticeable difference in ambiance depending on where you are located in the restaurant. It didn't overly impact our experience but it was noticeable to both my wife and me. Service was prompt and polite throughout our evening. We loved their clever and fun cocktail list. I tried two drinks, the marquee moon and the five string serenade, and really enjoyed both drinks. One of the drinks had a pretty edible color "stamp?" in it (I didn't eat it though). For appetizers we ordered the pimento croquettes and cider braised porkbelly. These apps and snacks were easily the highlight of the evening. Pork belly was melt in your mouth with a sauce I wanted to lick off the plate. The croquettes were hot, full of melty flavor, and got our appetites hungering for more. For our main meals, I got Bolognese pasta and my wife got the clamshell pasta. The dishes themselves were huge portion sizes which is nice. Everything tasted fresh and were well put together. I felt both dishes were a little too salty but my wife didn't notice it. I would heartily recommend Heritage to anyone looking for a nice meal in the fan area, particularly if they have a show to attend afterwards! read more

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Had brunch for a friend's birthday. We made a reservation for 7 and despite a line when we first arrived at 10:30 we were seated promptly. Overall a great rustic environment with a good size bar. Pros: - delicious eggs Benedict with pulled pork. Would highly recommend adding the pimento cheese - waitstaff was courteous and timely. Our server kept my coffee filled - price point is ideal, most brunch dishes are right around $10, with a good list of custom cocktails and eye openers Cons: - a decent line had already accumulated outside before opening, but moved quickly with seating - due to the constant traffic, the door stayed open despite being chilly outside Overall: one of the better Richmond brunch spots, especially if you are looking for a southern flare in your food. read more

Location: I think the neighbourhood is considered The Fan. I took an Uber from downtown and it took about ten minutes to get here. Street parking available but check the signage. The place: Great space with dark, hardwood floors and high ceilings, accompanied by funky art on the walls. The layout is by no means big, which I appreciate because it creates a more intimate environment. The goods: I should actually categorize this as 'The AWESOMENESS' if I want to be accurate. I started with a cocktail that was of course, delicious (I forget which one it was - it was either the 1st or 2nd on the menu). Then I had another cocktail made with their very own ginger beer (it was virgin) - this is a must-try! So tasty - the ginger really stands out. I wanted to keep my appetizer light so ordered the shrimp crackers seasoned with kimchi. While the crackers aren't made in-house, the seasoning is. Salty goodness. Yummers. Fortunately, they don't sell this crunchy goodness at home because I can easily see myself making these my snack of choice. Now, on to the main. I was already eyeballing the Gnochetti, and my choice was locked down by both my waiter and another employee - both raved about the dish and one of the fellows told me he'd had the dish five times recently so..... how can you go wrong? Fresh Gnochetti, home-made ricotta, VA Ramps (warning: if you don't like garlic, do NOT order this dish), and burrata - a whole ball just for me. The end result is a creamy, garlicky, bursting with flavour dish that will knock your f*cking socks off. Seriously. Sadly, Ramps aren't in season all year round so you might have to wait till next Spring to try this dish. Too bad for you. Even though I had no room for dessert, I felt that as a Yelp representative, it was my duty to order it anyway. Thus, I tried the vanilla bean cheesecake - 3 'scoops' of decadent (and very light) cheesecake served on a sliver of carrot cake. So, so good. I'd read some mediocre reviews of Heritage and am glad I ignored them because those people don't know what the f*ck they're talking about. GO. Service: Fantastic. For real. From the moment I walked in to the minute I walked out, all I got was super friendly service. The hostess was great and the wait staff killed it. Thank you - amazing experience. This place is not to be missed - book at least two weeks ahead of you want to go on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. read more

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Perfect restaurant in every way! I had wanted to check out Heritage for many years, but talked myself out of it because I wasn't sure that I'd find anything to eat as a vegetarian. I was wrong. Our waiter was top notch and above accommodating. We started with the broccoli. The waiter made sure that the chef didn't add fish flakes. The broccoli is crispy and addictive! My pasta entree was beautiful and delicious. I cannot recommend this charming restaurant enough! read more

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Great place: food was excellent (we had the rockfish and the chard), the cocktails are superb, and the service is friendly and professional. It is now my favorite restaurant in Richmond . read more

Trying to decide what to do for dinner? Shut up and come here right now. Get yourself the charcuterie plate, fried broccoli, tuna tartar, and fish dip. You'll die and go to heaven and then get a maple homemade ice cream for dessert. Literally best meal I've ever had and I eat a lot. Like every day. read more

Heritage - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The service was absolutely impeccable, could not have been more pleased. The food selection was small which is great, but nothing was mind blowing. We were surprised that the food didn't knock our sox off considering the very high reviews. We have certainly had better food in Richmond. We had pork fries and pimento croquettes which were both good, not great, nothing was wrong with either dish. The monkfish and hanger steak for entrees. The accompaniment to the monkfish being diced veggies and cashews in a miso broth was nice, kinda salty but overall good. The hanger steak was cooked as requested and the accompaniment was nice. Nothing was bad but nothing was great either. The cocktails were delightful. Overall, the highlight was the wonderful friendly service. read more

Deconstructed Cheesecake was divine! The place has a good vibe and really great staff. Will definitely be coming back for dinner! read more

Heritage - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Being a regular yelp review reader, I made reservations for brunch at Heritage as suggested. Great idea. We were seated right away at peak brunch time. We initially came because a family member said they had a great Bloody Mary. It ended up being my least favorite part of the experience. It was small and thick... But the food was great! We had the duck hash, (duck confit, awesome potatoes, over easy egg, hollandaise) and the fish and grits (fried rockfish, poached egg, amazing grits, hot sauce butter). My fav was the duck hash and my wife preferred the fish and grits but we agreed that both were great. We would absolutely come back, especially to try the hot mess. read more

Heritage - Top: Fish and Grits Bottom: Duck Hash - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Best meal I've had in RVA! Excellent pre fixe menu. Four of us selected different items and everything was outstanding! The fig, grilled peach and burrata salad was to die for. Restaurant was full but still not too loud. Well done! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Fabulous brunch. Duck hash was ethereal and the accompanying home fries were the best ever. Coffee good. Service pleasant. Neighborhood cool. Wish I lived here so I could partake weekly. read more

Great meal last night at Heritage. The tuna ceviche app was amazing-I could have eaten several more servings. Dinner was a pork steak on top of risotto. Great flavors! Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Can you just take a moment and look at that French toast? It was delicious!!! This was probably one of the best French toast I have ever had. I highly recommend it. Their "big hot mess" runs out really fast. Apparently it's really good, I don't eat pork so I wouldn't know, but my boyfriend really loved it. I would say their coffee is not that great. I really like strong coffee and it was more of a light roast. I also had their fish special they had with grits. The fish was good, but the grits were to die for. They have a small brunch menu, but everything on there sounds pretty awesome. Check out their dinner too! The next time we make a trip to Richmond, I know I definitely will. read more

Heritage - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I would say the best restaurant in Richmond, VA. Every aspect of this place... from the décor and ambiance to the to the incredible individual flavors of each dish. The gorgeous presentation of the each dish. From the warm welcoming of the the hostess,The service was informative and spot on. It was great to see Japanese Whisky. The bartender crafted a fine Nikia coffee grain old fashion. To the owner and the Chef. This place is such a wonderful representation of your work. Thank you again for such an experience in Richmond, Va. read more

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It may be me, but the oversaturation of New American, farm-to-table restaurants in Richmond watered my experience down a bit. I don't mean to be especially harsh on Heritage because I did have a good experience there, it just wasn't anything that wowed me. If you're visiting from out of town this is a great place to take a date and have a romantic dinner, don't get me wrong. What I did have was a delicious cocktail (Smokey The Bear? I believe), and my meal came out right, was presented nicely. I had the dinner special which was a pork tenderloin served with some udon noodles and a spicy sauce. The tenderloin was thin, dry, and a bit too crispy, but the sauce was the perfect level of spicy. The other members of my party had the flounder and duck on the menu and they were much better received. That's what I get for ordering the dinner special I guess. I would come back to check Heritage out for brunch for sure though. read more

Heritage is one of my favorite restaurants in the city! It's a go to fav for my husband and I, especially if we have friends in town! Their old fashioned is one of the best in the area and they have a great beer selection. We recently ordered the fried broccoli, burger and creste de gallo pasta --everything was delicious!! You seriously cannot go wrong with this place! read more

If you are looking for the best restaurant in Richmond- you have to try Heritage! Every time we go there we think...this is the best meal we have ever had...only to be out done when we go again! The chief knows exactly how to cook each item on the menu perfectly. Try the fried broccoli...it is outstanding. The entrees are delicious, desert is perfection! read more

Totally lives up to the hype! Knowledgeable bartenders? Check. Awesome servers who are totally on top of things? Check. Delicious, perfectly prepared food that looks almost as good as it tastes? Check and check. We went here with two other couples on new year's eve, and I have to admit that I arrived with high expectations. Almost too high, if I'm being totally honest. I usually try to keep an open mind, because I never want to be disappointed, but I let Heritage's positive rep get the better of me. Luckily, as evidenced by my 5-star rating, it definitely met and exceeded my expectations. Being new year's eve, the place was packed and it was difficult for us to shimmy our way to the bar for pre-dinner drinks. Reservations were for 9pm, so we opted for cocktails before the meal and after a short wait we finally scored some barstools and, more importantly, well-crafted drinks. We were seated slightly past our reservation time, but still within the expected window of being seated on a busy night. I started with an extra dirty martini, extra olives (judge me if you will!), then moved on to a house creation, the mingle and pear up: vodka with bosc pear, winter spice and lemon. The former was completely to my liking and included jumbo olives, while the latter could definitely get me into a lot of trouble. It literally tasted like pear juice, and I sucked it down mighty quick. Being slightly more responsible than I was in my early 20s, I know my limits and switched to wine after that fruity concoction. I did try a sip of the bf's stark words and despite my rocky relationship with bourbon, I was impressed with the flavors. I will definitely be taste-testing some of the other specialty drinks on my next visit. Now for the food! Heritage offered a $30 prix fixed new year's menu, with multiple options for each of the three courses. I went with the smoked salmon to start, the flounder for my main, and the chocolate cube to round it all out. All I can say is I savored every single bite and only parted with a few small tastes so the bf could also enjoy my choices. The smoked salmon was interesting, served almost like a deconstructed smoked salmon bagel, with bagel chips rather than an actual doughy round. The portion was actually much larger than expected and I was a little worried about filling up before my flounder arrived. I needn't have worried, though, because the flounder was the perfect portion to pair with a starter. Just enough to leave me completely satisfied without feeling stuffed (good thing, too, since I still had dessert coming!). The outside of the fish had a slight crisp to it, while the body was tender and juicy - cooked to perfection. It was served with spinach, capers and a potato butter. Beautifully presented and tantalizing for the taste buds. The chocolate cube was insanely good, but it's extremely rich so only chocolate-lovers should order this one! One of my friends ate hers, then tried to finagle some of her husband's because she couldn't get enough. I was also lucky enough to taste the peanut butter cake, which the bf ordered, and it was served with the sweetest, most amazing peanut buttery mousse I've ever tasted. Smooth, nutty, divine. I would still go with the chocolate cube first, but that peanut butter mousse is a very close second. Not only was our server personable and knowledgable about the menu, but he also remained totally calm and wasn't fazed in the least despite the crowds when we first sat down. This, to me, is the mark of a seasoned and talented server - loved him! Heritage provided the perfect meal to ring in the new year, and I couldn't be happier with this new gem! read more

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O. M. G. This pasta. Top 3 pastas I have ever had in my entire life. I told everyone I saw later that night about this incredible meal. We came in on a Saturday at 5:30 Pm and had to sit at the bar because it was completely packed which was annoying, but as soon as I took a bite of the amazing food, I knew why. Really great service for being at the bar as well We shared the pimento appetizer, which was small but also fantastic. We will be returning here for sure, and will know to make a reservation next time. read more

Heritage - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia