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    Laura Lee's

    4.4 (435 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Double Cheeseburger
    Krystal K.

    This was my first time at Laura Lee's. We came on a weeknight and had a reservation for 5 people. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice and inviting. I had pretty high expectations given this restaurants reputation. I got the double cheeseburger. Size wise it was great and had plenty of protein. Flavor wise it was a bit lackluster. The burger wasn't very juicy and it didn't seem to be seasoned much. It came with kimchi mayo on it, but it was still pretty dry. I ordered my burger "with pink" but it came out a bit overcooked. I requested extra aioli in order to eat it. I subbed the mixed greens as my side which were fresh and well dressed. I ordered the pasta special to go. It was pretty good and they gave a large portion. I do wish there was more squash in it. I got the everything nice as a mocktail and it was perfectly balanced! I would come back for drinks one day. Not sure if I'd order any entrees. Someone in my group got the corn bread app which she shared with the table. The corn bread was delicious and not dry at all. The cubes were huge! The butter it came with was great too. Our server was nice, but also kind of short with us/rushed. Any time he came over to the table he ran away before we could even answer him. We felt very awkward. Definitely make sure you arrive a little early as parking can be a little difficult. I'll likely come back one more time to give it another shot, but sadly not very impressed with our experience.

    Bone-In Pork Chop

    Yum! We ordered the burrata to start, I had the pork chop, then we had a bananas foster cheesecake for dessert. Every bite was well seasoned, thoughtful, and delicious. The interior of this place and decor is so beautiful. Great little first date spot. I will say, parking is a bit confusing because of the area so I don't come here as often as I would like but I should get over it because I'm missing out! Really great food.

    Steamed Mussels
    Connie T.

    *Restaurant week review* I heard great things about Laura Lee's and was excited to try it out during restaurant week. They had few reservations available but we managed to grab 8pm on a Saturday. When we arrived, a table wasn't available and had to wait for a party to leave. The restaurant is quaint so that was understandable. They have a bar to get drinks in the meantime. We went with the steamed mussels, fried shrimp, New York strip, and pumpkin cake. Most of it was good but the portions were very small. The fried shrimp was the best dish we had. The steamed mussels were quite salty. The New York strip was more rare than expected since we ordered medium. We were disappointed that it was only three strips with maybe four fingerling potatoes and brussel sprouts. Lastly, the pumpkin cake was the smallest slice I've ever been served in a restaurant (picture does it more justice) and while delicious, it was crumbly. We left pretty disappointed and hungry and had to stop elsewhere for food. Perhaps our experience was specific to restaurant week.

    Matthew D.

    Always a great experience with waitstaff & food! Bar seating is just as good as main room seating! GO ANYTIME

    Mandy T.

    We dined at Laura Lee's during a snowstorm in Richmond and the restaurant was decently packed. The restaurant is located in Forest Hill so parking may be tough, but still worth checking out. Due to the snowstorm, the wait times were a bit longer; however the indoor atmosphere was fun and the views were perfect as it's almost like an indoor garage. We were able to see the snow fall through the garage windows, and had a fun date night at Laura Lee's - definitely check out their daily deals!

    Happy hour at Laura lees
    Ruchi D.

    I ate here on their meatless Monday night for dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed the fresh, farm sourced vegetables. I was worried wouldn't have enough vegetarian or vegan options if we didn't dine on Monday but that was not the case. Has ample appetizers that are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian as well as atleast two menu options for vegetarians everyday. On mondays has extra option/specials. I would recommend and go again. It's like an upscale neighborhood place. Only negative thing is no parking.

    Milk Bread with Whipped Honey Butter
    Lena M.

    Laura Lee's has to be one of my top restaurants in Richmond. I love everything about the food, the service, and the atmosphere. They have simple dishes that are elevated by quality and downright deliciousness. Their drink selection (mocktail and cocktails) are ones you don't want to miss. Ryan, one of my favorite bartenders there, makes some of the best drinks. The bar itself is absolutely stunning. The interior design here deserves an additional star itself. I'm surprised it's taken me this long to write a review for this local gem, but here it is: I love Laura Lee's and would recommend it to anyone in Richmond. They have a lot of gluten-free options and are very mindful of any food restrictions one may have. If you're looking for recs, I always (ALWAYS) order the milk bread and fried oysters. I wasn't a fried oyster girlie until I had Laura Lee's fried oysters. They're simple, crunchy, and still the perfect amount of fresh watery inside. The milk bread is what I imagine eating bread from a cloud village must be like. The whipped honey butter that comes with it is something I'd order alone too. I change up my entrees when I come here and have loved pretty much everything I've ordered here. On my recent visit, my mom and I got the branzino special. She isn't a cheese grit person, so they kindly switched it to these delicious brussel sprouts. Parker was our server, and he is incredibly kind, charming, and helpful. They have two gender neutral restrooms here. There is free street parking out front and nearby. If you're looking for incredible food, in a beautiful environment, with wonderful people, Laura Lee's is the perfect spot for you.

    Scallops Seared Scallops Seared Scallops
    Caitlin A.

    I have been for both weekend brunch and a dinner, and have enjoyed both very much. The food was delicious, service excellent, and super cute vibes in the restaurant. I loved the mussels, the cocktails, the scallops dish - so flavorful!

    Lemon drop
    Jonique M.

    Cute place with nice staff members. They didn't have strawberries so I couldn't get a strawberry lemon drop. Regular lemon drop was fine and effective. Bit of a wait for food and drinks. Coworkers enjoyed the swordfish and the vegetables . The chicken sandwich was good. Burger was good-relatively sizeable. Chicken wings were the only things that weren't good in our opinion.

    Alex Z.

    Cute place but it's a bit out of nowhere. It was quiet when we went at a weeknight. Only two tables were dining there. The service is great, the waiter is very patient and friendly. The food is good but not great. I had the seared scallops, the scallops are big but I don't get why it sits on the bowl of soup, and the soup is also too salty. I might come back to try other dishes, the menu looks pretty interesting.

    Brussel Sprouts
    Casey S.

    Going to Laura Lee's was such a fun time and delicious dinner. I love that the menu has a good variety but not so many choices that it's overwhelming. They're many weekly specials that they offer during the week. Our server was so good about sharing the specials and menu changes for the evening. The Meatless Monday that they prepared sounded delicious. I opted for the brussel sprouts small plate and they were cooked to perfection & so flavorful. My friend also loved the Soup du Jour, Butternut Squash, and the pasta dish. Everything came out quickly and was so fresh. The restaurant is so cute inside. It's all wood with gold, white, and teal accents. I particularly adored the fun artwork on the walls. Do you are able to have the best ambiance for your delish meal!

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    Laura Lee's is a Richmond staple and rightfully so! The hues of brown and green and rustic decor add to the overall aesthetic of the restaurant. I met my best-friend here for an after work dinner and the food was delicious. We started off with the milk bread and fish dip. The-milk bread was so good that we couldn't stop eating it! It was crusty and moist. The fish dip reminded me of a cold salmon dip and it was great! We ordered it separately in lieu of the "plate" appetizer. For an entree I ordered the catfish and it was fried to perfection. The slaw and remoulade added the perfect touch. The overall service was great. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly.

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