If you haven't been to Fuzzy Cactus yet, you are seriously missing out on one of Richmond's…read morebest-kept secrets. This place has been a go-to spot. Paul is the best!! Now let's talk food, because the wings and nachos here are absolutely to die for. The wings come out perfectly crispy with just the right amount of sauce, and the nachos are piled high and loaded in all the right ways. Every single time I order them I wonder why I ever eat anywhere else. But here's my pro tip -- hit happy hour. Trust me on this one. The daiquiris during happy hour are hands down the best in all of Richmond. Refreshing, perfectly balanced, and dangerously easy to drink. Fuzzy Cactus has the perfect combination of great food, killer drinks, and even better people. Do yourself a favor and get in there.

Eclectic emo is what comes to my mind. We came for food but definitely will be retuning for the…read moredrinks. Service was fast and food came out quickly. Came only for the wings and they definitely live up to the hype. Came out fresh and hot. The wings were huge and perfectly saucy - might be some of my favorite wings in RVA thus far. The buffalo sauce was perfect. We also got the sweet heat which was like a mild bbq sauce with a little bit of heat - the sauce itself was okay but the wings being perfectly cooked made up for it. Will be back again soon as our usual wing spot!

I travel for a living so I'm always looking for the spot that the locals go to eat and socialize…read more Today I found that spot in Richmond VA and it was awesome. I dont drink, but noticed that the drinks were reasonably priced and the bar was small but seemed like a great place to carry on a great local conversation with the friendly bartender. The food and atmosphere however is what interests me these days and I wasn't disappointed. Lots of long hair and tattoos and conversation about the local area and music. I had the Burger and fries that was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to get back to Richmond and try it again. Great job Cobra Cabana!!!

Wow there are a TON of beautiful women that come here! This is yet another 1800s or early 1900s bar…read morewith snakes everywhere! Snake sculptures and murals. A few TVs playing scary movies. Great food like wings! The bartenders were pretty cool too! Wish this place was closer to home honestly....

Firehouse-themed spot with real character--exposed brick, vintage fire patches, wooden booths, even…read morea D&D night. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the food came out fast once we ordered. The Blueberry Jam Burger (June burger of the month) was excellent: juicy patty, goat cheese, house-made blueberry jam, arugula, and pickled onions on a brioche bun. Sweet potato tots were crispy and the jumbo mozzarella sticks came out hot with marinara. The chocolate sundae was a solid finish. Good food, good atmosphere, great service. Will be back.

Let me start with the outstanding service. Our waiter was both attentive and entertaining. Also…read morevery knowledgeable on the menu. Plenty of indoor seating and a limited amount of outdoor seating in their courtyard space. Cocktails were decent and it appeared they had a decent beer selection. The burgers were tasty and the fries and sweet potato tots were delicious. I know the reviews don't look great but if you want a burger and some fries this is a great place to stop

You better watch out if you're driving home from Fanboy! Boy oh boy do they make some tasty, but…read morestrong drinks! Service was great. I can see why people are wanting to come here so badly! This is a place where you'll want to take your out of town friends and say "see we have some really cool stuff in RVA too!"

TLDR; great date night vibe! Delicious cocktails and small plates but the entrees are incredibly…read moresmall and over priced. Food - we ordered the oysters, shrimp and crab rangoon to start. Everything was delicious although the shrimp would benefit from a dipping sauce. For the entree we ordered the agnolotti and the portion was SO SMALL especially for the price. We'll definitely come back as the vibe sets this place apart but next time we'll stick to the appetizers.

This is definitely a place where everyone knows your name to have a very relaxed time. Gus' seems…read morelike a spot where you might meet up with some friends before having a night on the town or meet up with them to watch whichever games are on the big screen TVs. I stopped by here to meet an old friend and had a good time. I arrived a few minutes before my friend and even managed to spark up a conversation with a couple of regulars without even trying. So this let me know that the regulars are pretty chill. Our bartender (a young blonde lady) was wonderful in all aspects of serving folks at the bar (and beyond). I thought the drinks (I pretty much stuck with gin sodas) were very reasonably priced. Since this was more of a drinking excursion, I did not have a chance to try any of the bites. But as one of the signs suggested, I will have to try the personal Greek pizza when I return.

Rolled up here after Wood & Iron Gameday; not sure why this place caught my attention; guess I…read morewanted to watch the 4PM NFL games while continuing to sip on beverages. After getting seated, it took a while to get my beer and shot despite sitting directly in front of the beer taps where the bartender could see me. After getting my drinks and sipping them, I couldn't help but notice the nasty smell of cigarette smoke in the bar area. There were also dirty dishes next to me that weren't cleared. I pushed them away from me and the bartender noticed and cleared them. Shouldn't that have been done earlier? I'm sure this is a nice venue and it means well. But not my cup of tea. At least the beer and shot were a bit cheaper than other spots.

Tried this restaurant tonight with my mom who needed a night out from a stressful work week. Our…read morereservation was at 7pm, I arrived around 7:09pm. The hostess was super sweet -- KENYA! I got sat and waited for my mom for a bit. Someone sat in the 2 top table beside me after and was greeted first but I was greeted immediately after. I ordered waters and a Lemon Drop Martini while I waited. My mom arrived, ordered a Grey Goose and Orange juice (the server did not understand a Tan-query and Orange juice order) and I took photos in the bathroom where the lighting is best, in the main restaurant area, it was very much dim. We ordered the Spinach and Artichoke Dip for our appetizer (8/10 because you need to spread the dip with knife, soft chips won't allow you to dip) , Mink burger (with steak fries) (5/10 because fries were not fresh and burger was charred, overly well done) Steak & Cheese (6/10 because same fry reason & I felt like it may have been sitting, it was dry, I'm gonna add mayo at home.) We took our food to go. Also, ordered 2 shots from bar! Awesome bartenders. And had to ask hostess for silverware. Overall, we will be back but just for cocktails and apps at most, never dinner. The entertainment was so nice as we were leaving, live band came in! (The music was mostly hip hop and r&b) Also wish there was pay transparency -- 18% gratuity!

It was my first time at Mink Cocktail Lounge and I went around 7pm on a Saturday night to meet a…read morefriend for drinks. I didn't know what to expect, but I'm glad we went early because if you want to sit down, you definitely need to get there before it fills up. The spot is cute. Black owned. Dark and moody but still classy. The clientele was nice in my opinion. Mostly Black customers but the upscale, doing business type. It's a good mix of chill and grown. There's plenty of space and hookah is available. It is a little dark inside and some of the lights weren't working, but overall the ambiance is beautiful. It felt like an old school upscale speakeasy. When we first got there it was pretty calm. By 9pm it was getting packed, even though it still felt kind of quiet at first. After 9, it shifted into more of a club vibe with a live band and more people started coming in. The band was really good. That was my favorite part of the night. It's definitely a great date spot for a casual drink. The food was solid. Spinach dip was good and came with pita chips, which I love. 8/10. Crab stuffed shrimp was good too. 8/10. Everything came out hot. Drinks were decent. Purple Haze Punch 7/10. Key Lime Martini 8/10 and that one tastes like key lime pie, so that was my favorite. I did get the wrong drink at one point, the Christini martini. It wasn't what I ordered but I still drank it. It was pretty and decent, just not as good as the key lime one and I felt like the bartender finessed me into a more expensive drink just for the service fee. I ordered the original drinks with a server. Now the service. Service in the whole place was bad, especially once more people started coming in. It was bad when it was empty so you KNOW what that means with ppl there. Between the slow service, the drink mix up, and being charged for something I didn't order, that's really why I had to take a star or 2 away. Also, there's an automatic 18% added to every tab. They'll tell you it's not a tip, but it definitely feels like one and might be one. And they still expect you to tip on top of that. That part didn't sit right with me. Be prepared to pay about 40% on top of what you order. It felt a little finessed, and I think people should know that going in. You know that black owned is KNOWN for the bar finesse but this one is a little bit more blatant. Overall, I'd go back for the band and the vibe once it turns up, but the service and extra fees are something to keep in mind. And get there early if you want a seat.

Came for the soccer game. Great crowd!!! Everyone friendly and having a great time. Maria, my…read moreserver, has a million dollar smile! She was on point with the best customer service. Her boyfriend must be the luckiest, coolest guy.

An affordable dive bar with some fun drink options in a convenient spot - what more can you ask for…read moreon a breakfast/daytime bar hop? They've got some fun specials everyday that would be interesting to check out. It was dead when we went - staff was still fairly attentive.

I hadn't heard about this place until a few hours before going for date night. It's very…read moreunassuming. While it is definitely a bar with typical bar vibes, it's not quite as loud. The staff was very friendly and the service was fast. The pineapple upside down cake shooter was so delicious. Their prices are very reasonable too! There were a few downsides unfortunately which is the only reason I gave 3 stars. To start, it was ungodly hot in there. It felt as if there was no AC whatsoever. We were sitting upstairs and I was able to open a window at our table which helped a lot but it was unbearable. Second, while the flavors of the food were in point, the Mac and cheese on mine was ice cold and I didn't find a trace of bbq sauce on there. It wasn't a deal breaker as I had leftovers and will reheat but was disappointing. Lastly, while I understand it's a bar, the writings and genitalia drawings everywhere (and I do mean everywhere including the tables and inside the lampshades at the tables) was over the top. I get that that is the vibe for bars, however it's quite distracting and honestly just felt quite immature. Would I come back here? Possibly. I wouldn't write this place off completely because the food and service overall was good, but it's not one of my top choices to come back to.

Had heard whispers of this place - and walked by it 1000x without knowing which restaurant it…read moreactually was. Very unassuming on the outside, grungy and divey on the inside - and the upstairs area was nice and secluded from the regular crowd to where I felt I could enjoy the best of both worlds i.e. have space to make it into a cute date night while also still immersing ourselves into the divey-ness. Everything about this place screams "hometown dependability" - their menu is nothing crazy special or unique, but the few things they do make they do REALLY WELL. Mac and Me + Chesapeake were two outstanding finds on this menu - the goldfish swimming in the tomato soup were a nice little touch as well :) Excited to come back here when in search for an affordable + less populous spot with some good eats.