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    Lafayette Tavern

    4.4 (30 reviews)

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    Side of fries and side of onion rings
    Sara M.

    Get the onion rings. They are the most delicious onion rings I've ever had. Don't sleep on the Buffalo octopus either. It was a perfect buffalo sauce and the octopus was cooked really well. The steak was also delicious and doesn't even need the sauce we got for it. I also really liked the veal parmigiana, which was huge, and the creamed spinach. Can you even go to a steakhouse and not get creamed spinach?? I also liked the fries but I ordered way too much food and had to take a bunch home. While the food was expensive, it was worth it and certainly enough of it.

    Whitney K.

    We had an amazing waitress, amazing food, drinks, service, and it was very vibey to boot. Best steak Ive had in Richmond.

    Harrison C.

    The owners did not disappoint creating this cool new restaurant! The food is delicious, the ambience does feel like a cool New York steakhouse, and the service is some of the best that Richmond has to offer! Everything on the menu sounds absolutely delicious, but I got oysters and the French dip, with a dirty martini! Everything was absolutely amazing!

    Scottish salmon
    Nancy C.

    I visited Lafayette Tavern with a friend for dinner and had a wonderful time! Our server, Colleen, walked us through the menu and pointed out different options for both of our dietary needs. She was very attentive and made the experience a 10/10. We started off with the baby basil Negroni mocktail. It was delicious - perfectly balanced and not too sweet. I ordered the Cesar salad as my app and was blown away. I loved the anchovy slivers and loved the croutons even more! Our server let us know that they use the local bread from Stella's and I loved that the outside was crunchy but the inside was soft. I ordered the salmon as my main, which was also delicious. I almost never finish my mains as I get full quickly, but I could not resist eating the entire salmon dish. The ambiance at Lafayette is so nice and intimate, I felt completely transported. The vibes reminded me of New York City. I absolutely cannot wait to be back and try more of the menu!

    NY strip

    Wonderful restaurant- a combination of both "fancy" but also inviting. The fried artichoke hearts are so good. I love the lemon aioli. Caesar salad maybe the best I've had? Steak was seasoned to perfection and had great flavor. Got mushrooms, onion rings and the green butter peas for sides. It's really nice seeing a restaurant that knows what it is and executes. 3 months in and it's firing on all cylinders, they just get it. Service is unparalleled. and the interior is truly sick- so cool

    NY strip
    Stephanie A.

    Lafayette Tavern has to be the most trending place right now in Richmond. Impossible to get a reservation, as it's weeks if not months in advance. I will say, it was definitely worth the way, because my friends and I celebrated a birthday and we had the best time at Lafayette Tavern. It lived up to the hype; spicy shells with vodka was outstanding, the Caesar salad is one of the best in the city, NY strip cooked perfectly medium rare. BUT the real star of the show was the Hamachi with crispy rice. I have been dreaming about it ever since I went, and I can't wait to go back just to sit at the bar and eat that with a dirty martini. We also had a chocolate mousse, which was decadent and rich, and dessert cocktails, such as the grasshopper. The grasshopper truly reminds you of those thin mint Girl Scout cookies, nostalgic and delicious. The atmosphere is the perfect combination of an elevated steakhouse meets a neighborhood dive bar. Can't wait to go back!

    David M.

    Just had dinner at Lafayette Tavern. Can't say enough about the restaurant. I arrived early so I could get a spot at the bar. Eric, the bartender, made recommendations that were spot on. From the deluxe hashbrowns to the dark chocolate mousse he knew what was good. I had the New York strip with the au poivre sauce and it was definitely one of the best steaks I've had in Richmond.

    French onion soup, red blend
    Meredith V.

    What a beautiful restaurant! Right away you are transported to what feels like a cozy 1920s speakeasy. Gorgeous touches to everything. Service is on point, menu is creative and drinks are strong. The place was packed on a Wednesday night from the time we walked in around 9PM until the time we left, around 1030PM. I will say the acoustics in here are incredibly loud so you will have to speak loudly to hear. But we are looking forward to coming here again, maybe after dinner this time to try some of their desserts. Very impressed.

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    4.7(44 reviews)
    1.0 miCarytown

    Révéler is the kind of place that defies easy description, which is exactly what makes it worth…read morevisiting. The décor is wildly eclectic and definitely gives the spot a unique feel. I was there for a private event. The crowd was warm and wonderfully mixed. There was a little chat before the event began that basically told us to not get kicked out by being mean or non-inclusive. Not sure how I felt about that. Parking in Carytown is its own contact sport. Come early -- your blood pressure will thank you. I parked 6 blocks away and was lucky to get that. Bottom line: Weird, welcoming, and worth every lap around the block looking for a spot if you're into crowds and are looking for something different.

    Came here with friends and it seems like a cool spot, especially for an older crowd. We purchased…read moretickets expecting a jazz experience, but the music was not jazz at all, which was a bit disappointing. The art exhibitions were nice and definitely interesting to walk through. The charcuterie board we ordered was excellent and a highlight of the night. The location is also great for nightlife. That said, the drinks didn't quite hit the mark for me, and the service was inconsistent. We were told guests are expected to be quiet during the sets, yet another group was talking loudly and nothing was addressed, which felt a bit uneven. Overall, it's not a place I'd return to, and I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a more diverse crowd.

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