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    Joe's Inn

    4.1 (636 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Greek, American
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Chowder
    Daniel S.

    When visiting Joe's Inn it's easy to see why it is a Richmond institution. This no frills Fan restaurant and bar does everything it sets out to do well. When we visited, a single waitress handled the main restaurant. While this did mean it took some time to place our order, the service was friendly throughout. I ordered the Loaded Spaghetti Dinner for $21. This hearty meal was true to its name and was piled with sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, and melty cheese. The dish tasted great, and would perfect before or after a day of heavy work.

    Troy B.

    This was my first time eating here. We met a friend there at their recommendation. We went on a Saturday night and the wait was about 15-20 min but we were at the bar so the time passed quickly. We had salads and a pizza. Both were very good. My understanding is that they make their own sauce. The parking is street only but we did not have an issue at all. The waitress was good and we enjoyed our visit. Afterwards, we walked around a coupld of the blocks by the restaurant. That was also very interesting. Lots of old houses with historical markers from the early 1900's

    2 Egg Breakfast w a biscuit, bacon, and hashbrowns
    Lori W.

    I came here for breakfast last weekend and it was really good. The service was awesome and so was the ambiance. We sat at the bar and I ordered the Serrano Bloody Mary which was to die for. I had 2 eggs over easy w bacon, hashbrowns, and a biscuit. I would definitely come back.

    Chicken tenders app and mac and cheese
    Khristen H.

    Right when we walked into Joe's Inn, it was packed. I expected to wait a long time for a table, but a server flagged us over right away. I've always heard about Joe's Inn, but I never had the chance to try it until now. Our waitress greeted us and took our drink order quickly. I could tell it was going to be fast-paced service, which I love. After our drinks arrived, we were ready to order everything. We started with the mac and cheese and the chicken tenders appetizer. For our entrees, we ordered the regular burger with a side salad and the chicken parm pasta. It took around 15-20 minutes for our entrees to come out, but the time flew by as our waitress brought us salad and their signature bread with butter. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll definitely have to go back for their esteemed happy hour or brunch.

    Anna H.

    We love this place. We've been coming here for over 40 years. A social yummy restaurant that serves everything with great passion. A Richmond icon.

    A'Yanna E.

    Delicious crab cakes, steamed broccoli, and green beans. Loved that they serve cinnamon butter with the sweet potato. The server Kels was lovely! Such a wonderful personality. The steak tips were ordered medium but they seemed well done which was not satisfying. The green beans were different (called Greek with tomato added) but tasty. The complimentary bread wasn't special. Service was fast and prices were good. Go, enjoy!

    Classic Club Sandwich
    Paola B.

    I absolutely LOVE this place. What a hidden gem. They have HUGE portions, a cozy inside, great drinks, and the sweetest service!! I will always actively seek this place out, the food is delicious and has really great prices. I've ordered pastas, salads, sandwiches, etc., and it has ALL been good. If you go, consider getting the coconut cream pie! I dream about it

    Club Sandwich
    Grisel L.

    We were in a sandwich mood and decided to try Joe's. For starters, it has plenty of parking. Once inside, you can sit wherever you want. The waitress was very nice. We ordered a Pastrami Reuben with fries, but you can pick either pastrami, corn beef or turkey. I ordered extra thousand island on the side. We also ordered a Club Sandwich with cole slaw. This sandwich was huge! It can easily be shared by 2 people. The cole slaw was delicious! Overall, Joe's has great food and employees. There are so many things to try in their menu, everyone in your party will be happy. We definitely recommend it.

    Blackened chicken with onion rings, broccoli
    Eugene W.

    Spaghetti a la Greek: Portions are ENORMOUS. We could not finish this for the life of us. Really just treat everything here as 1.5-2 portions per dish. Spaghetti was very tasty. Red sauce was great, and nicely balanced with the cheese. Blackened Chicken Breast: I heard about this one from Reddit. It is really tasty. Definitely get blackened. The chicken is seared very nicely, and it's still very tender. We got this with the broccoli and onion rings. Broccoli was just broccoli. Onion rings were delicious. Service was friendly. Lots of bang for your buck.

    Egg Sandwich with cheese w/ Veggie Sausage & Homefries
    Kassidy K.

    Went here for a little brunch date & absolutely loved it here ! The service was super quick and attentive. The food options were amazing - so many options. Got such lovely dishes and service. The decor is also super cutie.

    Pan Fried Chicken Livers with 2 sides
    Sarah D.

    Real country girls KNOW it's hard to find chicken livers that are good and this delivered. Was skeptical because it wasn't served with gravy but the sides and portions were phenomenal! Will be back to try everything on the menu, the appetizers and sandwich I tried was amazing. Our waitress was so sweet and accommodating.

    Fried Chicken Sandwich, Onion Rings
    Rachel K.

    I come to Joe's often and I really love it. It is a super cozy Richmond staple. I love them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have delicious bloody mary's and onion rings! You have to try Joes at least once if you are in Richmond. I love Shield's Market across the street for dessert.

    Egg Sandwich with cheese and home fries French Toast or Pancakes
    Olivia B.

    Had a lovely brunch this weekend at Joe's Inn in Richmond! Super nice and quick service, sat in one of the booths which are definitely more comfortable than they look! Still thinking about those home fries too... def recommend!!!!

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    I loved this place and the food was great. For bar food you are going to be blown away !! The people were nice and it had a cool vibe.

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    Longtime fan of both locations, spaghetti ala Joe was enough to feed me for several nights, good bar too.

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    Everyone who knows me knows I'm always down for CAVA! I don't eat out that often, but when I do,…read moreit's usually CAVA. The Huguenot location used to be my spot, but since I moved, this one is now closer. I didn't mind the switch, I figured it'd be nice to try a different location. I've been here twice so far. The place itself is nice, parking can be a little tight but not a big deal. I also like that they have a rooftop area (haven't gone up there yet since it's always cold when I visit). Now, the reason for this review, I stopped by yesterday with a friend, and our total came to almost $40 for just two bowls and one bag of pita chips (no drinks!). We noticed the portions of rice, chicken, and other toppings were smaller than usual. When we asked for just a little bit more, the staff member said it would be extra charge, and he meant it! We ended up paying way more than what I typically spend at other CAVA locations ($25 for two people). I'm not trying to be cheap, but it doesn't feel fair to serve such small portions and then charge extra when customers ask for a little more. I still love CAVA and the food is good but I might be limiting the amount of time I go there.

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