Garnett's is a hidden gem in the heart of the Fan. I made the (very incorrect) assumption that I…read morewouldn't be able to eat here as someone with Celiac. I am soooo sad I missed years of delicious gluten free food! Gluten free sandwiches are prepared with GF bread using a separate toaster and appropriate safety procedures if you tell them it's an allergy or restriction. They also bring in GF pie and cake daily from a local bakery. Their food portions are generous while also being reasonably priced. They also offer the option of taking your meal in a borrowed picnic basket so you can have a picnic in the park across the street on nice days.

A Richmond staple and hidden gem - I had been recommended this spot for a while, and wish it didn't…read moretake me so long to try this because this place is the best! Grabbing a sandwich here for a relaxing picnic at the park in-front is one of my favorite things to do :) --------------------------------- Food: various warm and cold sandwiches, the haberdasher is my go-to - it's a smoked salmon sandwich with benedictine spread/tomatoes, the bread to smoked salmon ratio is so good, and it comes with a side (I like the coleslaw or salad); we've also tried the big daddy which is quite a big sandwich (can be 2 meals) Recommendations: they have a $35 date night special Affordability: less than $20/meal which is great in this economy Ambiance: charming corner cafe that transports you back in time Service: good, they do get very busy and often run out of picnic baskets Good for: casual lunch, local eats

We just finished a series of L&T menu items over the past month -- and all of them were…read moresensational. Mia's recipes are fantastic and the menu selection is unique among Richmond's burgeoning specialty foods business. Simply put, L&T is a Richmond culinary treasure...!

Great place to have a glass of wine. Knowledgeable folks and great wine. Some nice cheeses to…read moreaccompany the wine. Also a good bottle shop.

Dumpling and Noodle Cart is a lovely restaurant towards the beginning of Cary Street. The menu is…read morevery straightforward offering dumplings, noodles, soup and 2 bigger entrees. They have some seating with some nice light streaming from the window. My partner and I opted for the pan fried dumplings and the Double Cooked Pork Belly which came with rice. The dumplings were phenomenal and the house sauce on them was delicious. The pork belly was also yummy, would definitely recommend getting the house sauce to add onto it which really elevated it for us. We were able to feed 2 of us and get a drink for about 20 dollars which felt like a bargain! Definitely reccomend this place if you want a quick meal as the wait time was only about 8 minutes. It was a great pit stop on the way to catch a movie at The Byrd! Highly recommend!

The service is amazing and the staff is so nice. The food is absolutely great and hits hard for…read moredifferent reasons. The steamed pork buns are good and come with a sauce in top. The buns themselves are airy and the pork inside is well seasoned. The pork dumplings were great the noodle had the bite.that home made noodles have, little thicker in a good way and a great appetizer to share. The pad Thai I asked for hot it had a decent bite to it. Tasted wonderful and I really liked it. Lastly the sesame cold noodle. Wow oh wow! Was light, refreshing, nutty with a creamy feel. That was probably my favorite. Overall an amazing small business that anyone should stop by if in the area and if you're not, I'd drive out just to pick up some great dumplings.

We arrived here about 45 minutes before close on a Thursday night, and parking was slim pickings,…read morebut we managed to snag a reasonably close spot. We were surprised by the size of the restaurant when we walked in. It seems smaller from the outside; not that it was huge, just deceiving. It reminded me of a homey Jason's Deli (IYKYK). The woman at the counter was helpful and kind. We had a few questions about some items on the menu, and she asked the kitchen staff anything that she didn't know offhand. We decided on the fried cauliflower for an appetizer; it was monstrously huge, and much more flavorful than I expected. The spices and textures on the plate added a lot to the dish's overall essence. I ordered the Rachel for an entree, and my partner ordered the Sharona. I subbed the chips for a side salad. The salad was tangy or tart, almost bitter. I didn't mind; I thought it was quite good. It is a lot of acidity if you are not expecting it. The Rachel was fantastic, except that the coleslaw had some onion bits mixed in. We are not onion fans in this household. Ha The Sharona would have been a better choice, as I much prefer pickles to oniony coleslaw. My partner said she really liked hers. We had half a sandwich each for leftovers the next day, and shared the leftover chips, since I finished off my salad the night before. The sandwiches heated up exquisitely in the oven at 325°F for 15 minutes. I felt that Susie's is a definite hidden gem, and I can recommend it to anyone who likes a well-made sandwich. I will be back to sample more of the menu and report back my findings at a future date.

It's like Perly's had a kid, sent them to VCU, and they opened a restaurant…read more The cauliflower appetizer was surprisingly good. The florets stayed crispy, the whipped feta, chilies, and pomegranate made an unexpectedly pleasant combo. The Reuben was well executed. The bread retained its sturdiness instead of the normal sponge like qualities you might find with other Reubens around town. The meat was melt in your mouth tender and every bite contained components of the sandwich, rather than the usual wrestling match of sliced meat in your mouth. The service was meh. It's counter service with sit down restaurant prices. Here's the funny thing: you are given a number for food to be delivered to your table. The waitress puts the food down on your table and directs you to a rolling cart where plates, napkins, etc. are BUT the waitress has to pass the rolling cart to bring you your food. Could we have not received appetizer plates and silverware when we checked out and were handed our drinks? I don't think anyone can get excited about Jason's Deli type service at lunch at Lemaire prices. If I had to choose a good time to suggest going to Susie's, go to Happy Hour on a sunny day and sit out on the patio

This was my first time at Ugly Dumpling and I will definitely be back!…read more Inside: The inside is nice. It's a clean and clear aesthetic. Very open yet intimate. Great for solo and small group dates. Service: My waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. I took her recommendations and was not disappointed. Food and Drink: Everything is truly made to order. I got the Beef Noodle Soup, Soy Chicken Wings, and Lychee Berry Martini. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup and Soy Garlic Chicken Wings were piping hot and flavorful. 10/10 for the wings. 8/10 for the soup. The Lychee Berry Martini has great potential. I felt that it lacked depth in flavor profile. I would like to suggest a hint of something sour or bitter to cut through the sweetness of the puree or syrup: solid 6/10 Overall, I had a great, peaceful experience.

Came here on a Monday at 3 PM for some late lunch. We order the crab Rangoon which were on happy…read morehour special. They weren't very good, super sweet kind of tasted like something you'd get from the frozen section of a grocery store. The soup dumplings were also not good, the outer casing was tough and thick, it didn't feel made in house but rather frozen and reheated. They don't let you mix and match. We did really enjoy the Mongolian beef. I almost wanted to give a two star for the horrible service. The waitress only had 2 tables and we had to try and get her to take our order multiple times. We noticed the waiters were all hanging out at a table near the bar area chatting. I never got a refill and it took about 20 minutes for her to take our order. The bathrooms were filthy and in disrepair. Two stalls were broken, the metal chipping off the faucets. Overall, they need to work on quality of the food, cleanliness and service.

Very good food, even at DC comparison levels. Had the Thai basil chicken, was ready to have it…read moreagain the next night! A fun divey eclectic atmosphere made me sorry I ordered for takeout for my first experience here. Next time we definitely dine in. I believe I met the owner, a very nice accommodating host regardless of his role.

Yelp reviews brought me to this cute Thai restaurant. Their dining areas are outdoors on their open…read morepatio and downstairs in a decorated basement. On the weekends they have a themed speakeasy with music. Just ask the staff about the location downstairs. The food was delicious. It was much better than our other Richmond Thai experience. From the amount of people dining and waiting this place appears to be a popular choice. Our group had the fresh spring rolls with choice of pork or shrimps and we chose shrimp. It was fresh made and included a tasty chili sauce. Thai basil and various noodle dishes were also eaten. Portions were generous and take out boxes left with us. My only tip is that you think hard before deciding to eat on the patios if it's cold and windy, the umbrellas will attempt to fly away. It can also get chili on a brisk day. No parking lot but plenty of street parking.

I've only been here once, but that first dining experience was great. Our server was great; they…read morechecked in on us a handful of times and was really kind with the recommendations. We asked to sit on the balcony because it was a really nice night, weather-wise. A girlfriend and I went there to celebrate her getting a new job, and it was so nice! I think it would also be perfect for a lowkey date night! The food and drinks did not disappoint! I ordered the Buzz Me In cocktail, and it was exquisite! The chili added a little bit of kick to it that was perfect! My friend ordered a pineapple daiquiri that she said was delectable. It went perfectly with her honey harissa bowl. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries and requested my fries to be well done. I devoured my burger! I was starving, and the portion was perfect! The fries were the best: perfectly crispy and well-seasoned! Overall, I had an amazing experience! Food was delicious and service was excellent! It was perfect!

I got a sausage honey pizza ($16.5) and it came out in about 25 mins. The honey and sausage were…read morevery delicious together. Crust was crunchy . This was a good size to split and munch on between two people without filling up. My only complaint was the service, it wasn't busy when I went and I could see my pizza on the counter done just waiting on the sever to pick it up and drop at the table. It took an extra 5 mins for them to get and drop it on the table. Afterwards when paying the bill they definitely took there sweet time to run the card even thought again it wasn't busy. They were definitely just talking to coworkers. Overall food was solid, service however was disappointing. Food(50%): 7.9 Staff/service(25%):2.0 Value(25%):6.5 Overall: 5.8/10

I had the vegan fried tofu pho with vegetables, regular size, & it was delicious. My companion had…read morethe meatball pho, & took home leftovers due to generous regular serving. the spring rolls with peanut sauce were delightfully crunchy! A chocolate brownie cookie, plant based, topped off our meal. Service was prompt and helpful. Eclectic decor & ambiance. I ordered a fried tofu bahn mi sandwich to go, for dinner later. It was good, also. I would love to visit this place again.

Super skimpy portions, but good broth flavor - not worth the price of entry…read more Pros: - The broth was flavorful and easy to drink. I ended up drinking all of the broth in my large bowl Cons: - $17 for a large bowl of pho, which is pretty pricey for Richmond - In this large bowl of pho, there was approximately 3-4 oz of meat and 6-8 oz of noodles. The vast majority of the bowl was broth. I have no idea why they even skimp on noodles - that shit is dirt cheap. I ate lunch around 1 pm and was hungry already by 3:30 - I am not a fatty either, so you know these portions must be tiny - Recommended tips started at 20% on the iPad and went up to 25%. Self explanatory - those numbers are a bad joke If they would at least put in 4 more oz of noodles, maybe you could justify coming here. Until then, skip it