The whole team here is great. It's wonderful food and great atmosphere. Claire is a particular fan favorite; always friendly.

The "Best" in Italian & Greek eatery! "Joes Inn on Shields Ave" that's 205 N Shields Ave in the Richmond fan district! Joes is the only place that you can walk in and it's always the same great atmosphere. I started going there in 1989 and it's the place I go when I want Italian. The spaghetti, À la Joe, a huge plate of baked spaghetti with meat sauce with mushrooms covered in melted provolone cheese. It comes on two huge plates stacked on top of each other that is still sizzling when it gets to your old world Italian styled booth. Don't forget to try the "mini" Greek salad w/ anchovies on the side! Get the mini unless you're planning on the whole family eating it! When you step inside of Joes on Shields Ave. you feel like you've stepped back in time to little Italy circa 1920's with a picture of "Joe" in black & white hanging on the far wall as you walk pass the high backed wooden booths you can't help but feel like you're in the right place! That's "Joes Inn" on 205 N. Shields Ave. the best in Italian & Greek eatery! read more

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

Joe's Inn - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food was horrible as well as the service At one point in time Joe's Inn was great. Now they are so bad it needs to be closed down. I gave them 4 separate visits All terribly horrible. read more

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

Joe's Inn - Submarine toasted! IG: @_badassfoodie - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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

Joe's Inn - Chicken Chowder - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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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

Joe's Inn - Pancakes potatoes fried eggs - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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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

Joe's Inn - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

One of Richmond's Premier Staples! Always love coming to this location with friends when back in my hometown! The service and ambiance are amazing! Every dish is fabulous. It's got that hometown vibe mixed with feelings like you're in a metropolitan area. Joe's Inn is always a good time! 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

Joe's Inn - 2 Egg Breakfast w a biscuit, bacon, and hashbrowns - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Joe's Inn the Fan is a wonderful casual restaurant in the "Fan" district of Richmond. It specializes in "traditional" Italian (think red sauce and pizza) and Greek (think chicken kabobs and tzatziki sauce with Greek salad). Both styles of entrée are excellent and come in large portions. The specialty cocktails are great and not too heavy on the liquor. We had the Eggplant Parm and Chicken Kabobs with Greek salad. read more

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

Joe's Inn - Chicken tenders app and mac and cheese - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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. read more

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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

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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

Joe's Inn - Classic Club Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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

Joe's Inn - Club Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Good place to grab a bite to eat. Cozy and real close. The food is ok but the atmosphere would be a great place to hang out with friends . Every time we have been my son get pizza, which he enjoys. The pasta I have had was just ok and needed a little doctoring to taste but when you want pasta it's still a win. Service was prompt and attentive. 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

Joe's Inn - Blackened chicken with onion rings, broccoli - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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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

Joe's Inn - Egg Sandwich with cheese w/ Veggie Sausage & Homefries - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

What is there to say about Joes Inn? It's truly classic in Richmond and The Fan. My go to is the chicken Parm and it also is one of the only places in Richmond that I would do breakfast for dinner. read more

I've been going to Joe's Inn on occasion for the last 40 years. It never changes. My favorite is spaghetti, Alla, Joe with, meat sauce, and pepperoni, and plenty of their bread with extra butter. It's noisy busy and a great place too. Just hang out for a good meal. read more

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

Joe's Inn - Fried Chicken Sandwich, Onion Rings - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

It's a SOLID 3.5 stars and if you're looking for a high quality diner - this is it! They're a well oiled machine and have gluten free bread and gluten free dairy free pizza !! Their Bloody Marys were excellent for the price and portions are generous ! Staff is awesome and the vibe inside feels authentic! read more

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

Joe's Inn - Pan Fried Chicken Livers with 2 sides - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great food breakfast ,lunch or dinner . i love their lasagna, spaghetti ALa Joe. Great service, prices are fair. Their pizzas are great too. Parking is kinda rough as they are in the fan. read more

I ordered a sausage and sautéed red pepper what I got tasted like a frozen pizza from the grocery store. I didn't even finish one slice

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

Joe's Inn - Egg Sandwich with cheese and home fries French Toast or Pancakes - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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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

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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

Joe's Inn - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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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 - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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

Joe's Inn - Garden Salad with Broiled Salmon - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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.

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

Joe's Inn - Bacon, Egg Sandwich with cheese - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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

Joe's Inn - Homemade Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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

Joe's Inn - yum yum yum! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Oh man, even after 5+ years of not coming it, it still is a great family spot. My husband and I decided to take the kids to this location for lunch after venturing out in the city. With our situation of having kids with special needs, we had to plan accordingly. (We packed the kid's tablets, headphones, and activity books to keep them occupied for the attempt we were going to do.) It was midday during the weekend and we got it during a time where it was right before the lunch rush. We entered in through the bar area and lucked out and got a spot in the booths - which I highly recommend in trapping the kids from hoping/jumping all over the place. Anyways, they had fans which is a big win in our books with our oldest. Our server was great and super fast with getting our orders in and checking in afterwards. We managed to enjoy our mimosa and the kids got to split a burger with french fries. I hate that I don't remember what my husband and I got but I know that it was delish! I haven't been to Joe's in forever and the food and experience was just as great, if not then much better with the family! It was a little loud but that's okay, our kids had headphones and things to keep them busy until we got them out the door! haha Overall, the family experience was great and I appreciate the fast service that we got. Thank you! read more

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

Winter was our server. I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast. I had eggs, sausage patties, grits and a biscuit. Since I moved to RVA 18 months ago, I've become a Southern cuisine foodie. Scarlett O'Hara would be proud of me. The ambiance was awesome and quaint. read more

Joe's is one of the best. It's not fine dining, it's just good food. The dinner/lunch options are plentiful, but there's really only two ways to do it, steak with sides or anything with red sauce. The whole breakfast menu rocks and is all day; full service bar makes it a regular for so many Richmonders; bar side or restaurant side give you two distinct vibes to choose from. It's a (if not the) Richmond Staple read more

Great food, all of the whole menu. The cheesesteak, hold the mayo, peppers & onions with bacon will become my go to order. read more