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Came here on a Wednesday evening and sat in the main dining room, which shares the space with the bar. It was really loud, so we ended up moving next door to the other dining area, which was much quieter and we could hear eachother I had the lasagna, which I thought was good but not great - too much tomato paste. My wife had the Greek salad and really enjoyed it. Service was good - we will return!
I've been to Joes more times than I could ever count and I've never regretted it. I've had an array of different entrees from spaghetti, to lasagna, to salad, to subs. You can't go wrong with anything here. The ambiance is cozy and familiar, the staff is helpful and friendly, and the food is like a warm hug. Honorable mention to the very long draft list, the pie of the day, and the mozzarella sticks! I love this place so much.
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.
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
This is the perfect for a late night bite! The playlist was perfect & just low enough to still have great conversations. Our server was great, I would definitely recommend coming by!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
1 month ago
1 month ago
I hadn't been to Joe's Inn in years, but the recent cooler weather means comfort food, like pasta, so off we went to a Richmond classic! We were seated right away when we arrived and were immediately greeted by our server, who was friendly. The dining room was warm and cozy, like I remember it being when I used to live nearby and walk to get dinner. We ordered drinks from their wide variety of craft beer, and started with their homemade bread, which is huge but so good. For our dinner, we ordered the portabella florentine appetizer, which was really tasty. My bf got the loaded spaghetti, which he enjoyed and I got the chicken parm. Portions were huge and the chicken was perfectly crispy and covered in cheese. One meal could definitely be taken as leftover for at least another dinner, if not two. Joe's Inn is a must-have when visiting Richmond for hearty portions of classic dishes. read more
19 days ago
Came here on a Wednesday evening and sat in the main dining room, which shares the space with the bar. It was really loud, so we ended up moving next door to the other dining area, which was much quieter and we could hear eachother I had the lasagna, which I thought was good but not great - too much tomato paste. My wife had the Greek salad and really enjoyed it. Service was good - we will return! read more
3 months ago
I've been to Joes more times than I could ever count and I've never regretted it. I've had an array of different entrees from spaghetti, to lasagna, to salad, to subs. You can't go wrong with anything here. The ambiance is cozy and familiar, the staff is helpful and friendly, and the food is like a warm hug. Honorable mention to the very long draft list, the pie of the day, and the mozzarella sticks! I love this place so much. read more
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. read more
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 read more
3 months ago
This is the perfect for a late night bite! The playlist was perfect & just low enough to still have great conversations. Our server was great, I would definitely recommend coming by! read more
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. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
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! read more
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 read more
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. read more
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. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
23 days ago
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1 month ago
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. read more
8 months ago
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. read more
4 months ago
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!!!! read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
Hungover and need some comfort food and carbs? You NEED to stop a Joe's! I had a rowdy girls night with my sister the night before and before heading home we decided breakfast was a must. We drove to Joe's and parking spots were easy to find. We were quickly seated and our waitress was knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. We ordered a round of mimosas while we waited on our food. I ordered the Nickwich and unfortunately didn't snap a pic because I devoured it in minutes. Not my finest moment but I needed something to soak up the alcohol quickly. It was delicious and very filling! Would love to come back again and try lunch or dinner next time! Highly recommend. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
Everytime I come to joes inn I have to get the big breakfast with french toast (eggs are missing in action bc I ate them). Best brunch in all of town and such a cozy atmosphere. The French toast is absolutely amazing it's so fluffy but also rich and doughy. Service is great regardless of how packed it is. 10/10 spot. read more
Joe's Inn is a local favorite! This was my first time grabbing a bite to eat there and in a while and now I'm sure it'll be in my regular rotation once again. I like how the menu serves a variety of options, without having so many that it's overwhelming. Additionally, their breakfast menu is available all the time and every looks amazing. My friends got the pancakes and adored them. I really enjoyed my salad with salmon and was so appreciative that the order came out exactly as I asked, thanks to the great wait staff. You will have to get street parking so I recommend carpool but there's so much space, my party of 4 we're all able to find spots nearby on a Sunday afternoon. But no matter where you have to park, make sure you take a day to eat at this delish restaurant. read more
6 months ago
the food here was sooo good not pictured was the pancake i ordered definitely one of the better ones i've had in the city. the service was lovely all the people who took care of us were sweet, caring and they always have good personalities. the ambiance was nice not too crowded for a wednesday night and they're open decently late so that's nice. overall me and my partner are always happy when we come here and it always fills us up read more
2 years ago
I love Joes Inn, I feel like this Richmond classic hits the nail on the head for that diner feel with phenomenal service and delicious food. We typically get brunch here, all my friends and family love the big breakfast which comes with a generous amount of food while I typically stick to a single pancake or egg sandwich with cheese and bacon. Quick and friendly service no matter how packed, and food is always hot and tasty. 10/10 would recommend any breakfast lovers to this spot! read more
I cannot believe it's taken me this long to come here!!! This place is amazing!!! A small restaurant hidden in the middle of RVA. So many delicious options to choose from making it pretty impossible to choose only one! This place is so good- i can only imagine that they are pretty busy for dinner service. My girlfriends and I came for lunch and thankfully it was not busy so service was quick and attentive and parking was easy to find! I ended up getting this humongous lasagna and a side salad. The lasagna was hands down 5-star delicious and the salad with their homemade vinaigrette was mouthwatering tasty. Like wow! The lasagna was huge that luckily I was able to bring it home for a second meal! I seriously love this place- so if are craving yummy Italian food (and then some!), come check this place out. You will not be disappointed!!! read more
3 years ago
Had an impromptu lunch here with a few classmates on a dreary Friday afternoon! They have a wide array of menu offerings from pasta, to subs and cakes and cocktails. They also serve breakfast until the afternoon weekdays which is a huge plus for me. The prices and portions were amazing and I'd come back based off of that alone. For my meal, I got the pancakes. I'm more of a french toast girl, but the pictures I saw online didn't look that good to me and I didn't want to chance it. Along with the pancakes, I also got a side of potatoes, sausage and scrambled eggs with cheese. When my food arrived, I was brought bacon and scrambled eggs with no cheese ): It took me a minute to realize it wasn't what I'd asked for, but when I looked around for our waitress, I didn't see her. A different waitress noticed me looking around and asked if she could help, which I really appreciated. She brought me some sausage, and let me keep the bacon :) The pancakes were so good. Nice and dense and an even brown color. They bring you plenty of butter and jam and a little boat of syrup. If light and airy is your thing, these are not for you as they're kind of hearty. I could only eat one in the restaurant and finished the leftovers in 2 separate meals at home. They were still just as good. Joe's gives me the vibe of a cute little neighborhood spot with lots of regulars who tre waitresses and bar tenders know by name. It's very narrow and dimly lit. We sat on the entry side, but my friend was telling me there's a whole second seating area. The crowd definitely leaned older- lots and lots of grey heads and a couple folks reading the newspaper amongst the chatter. But that just made me like them even more. I feel like I'm in on a hidden secret and can't wait to try more of the menu. read more
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