First time at a hookah lounge and had a great experience! Staff was very friendly and the products…read morewere great! Went on a Friday night and it was cozy and quiet. Will definitely be returning!

I really enjoyed the hookah on a late night vibe. But The lady that works there was a little rude…read moreabout using the bathrooms.

My friend found this spot on the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience facebook group while on the…read morehunt for a new Northside brunch spot. We rolled up at 11:00 on the dot on a Saturday, and it's good we got there right when they opened because a huge group came right after us and took up almost all the tables in this cozy spot. The 26 year old owner, Tiara, took our orders, served us, and regularly checked in on us throughout the meal. We ordered mimosas, the chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, and the Bailey's french toast. The food took about a half hour to come out, but you could tell it was made fresh and from scratch, so the wait is worth it. Tiara was constantly refilling our waters, so you didn't feel forgotten at all. The small space was maxed out quickly thanks to a large party of 20 that came in and quickly filled the bistro with laughter. Once the food came the conversation stopped as we all began scarfing down our home-cooked meals. Everything tasted phenomenal, and the five brunch dishes they offer are all quite affordable, costing just $10-12 each. This spot is brand new, so you can tell they are still working out some kinks and figuring out their best practices, so go in with a bit of patience and understanding, and you'll have a fantastic time. Thirst Bistro earned five stars because this was a stellar first showing for a new restaurant. This place could easily go from a hidden gem to a staple of the Northside brunch scene.

So the restaurant only gets 4 stars because of the food. Met…read moreup with some friends for brunch to support a black owned business. Here's the skinny: 1 Our drinks - were good. Considering the "pomegranate" mimosas were made with cran-pomegranate ocean spray juice. 2 our food - was AMAZING! Well seasoned, hot & fresh, and portioned well too! id gladly come a get a to go plate again soon. 3 the service - was NOT good. Our server seemed rushed the entire time. She forgot certain things we asked for and seemed not to be too familiar with the menu. At the end she collected half the parties checks at a time. And seemed a bit distracted. She was polite...but everything was a bit much. 4 atmosphere - average, the music was blasting & restaurant was small, making it hard to converse at the table.

Full disclosure, I was on the hunt for a "chill" hookah lounge. Given the limited information about…read moreHollywood Hookah online, I decided to give it a try anyway. The vibe: according to google the lounge opened at 10:00, but we were not let in until 10:35. Upon entry, you go downstairs and find a spot to sit. They have really cool murals of various figures on the wall and a cool neon sign. The music being played was good, but it was more of a club vibe than a hookah lounge. I came for the hookah, and the hookah girls were still getting ready. So we didn't get our hookah until 11:15 - and it was weak. The cost: It was $20 entrance free, plus $30 hookah, and $15 per drink. THIS IS NOT A HOOKAH LOUNGE, meaning the "hookah girls" come and sell you hookah, but there is nobody that changes the coals or addresses the poor hookah quality. The hookah's used are cheap $20 hookahs with disposable hoes. The hookah was weak. Granted, I've been to the Middle East and have had some awesome hookah to compare it to. You can find quality hookah in the states though (NYC, LA, PHX, Austin, etc), and it doesn't cost $30. I find that the quality of the hookah is really dependent on the hookah being used, the process of packing the tobacco, quality of tobacco, quality coals, and a quality hoes! With that being said, THIS IS NOT A HOOKAH LOUNGE. This is a club with good music, that happens to sell horrible hookah with gorgeous "hookah girls". I'd say that the place has potential, because the vibe is there. Invest in quality hookahs w/real hoes, train the hookah girls how to properly pack the hookah, figure out how to change the coals.

Yes, I attended a Taco Tuesday event at Hollywood hookah, and this will be my shortest review ever!…read moreI had company from out of town and did everything in my power to entertain her in Richmond (). I failed miserably ( Thanks Richmond/Henrico/Chesterfield). Anyway, I found this event on Eventbrite, and the rest is history. So here goes! What was wrong? Everything! ( They get a star cause zero is not an option, and they carded us ). The place was not pretty, and the function could have been described and organized a little better. The music was hit or miss ( DJ needs to regroup). The entire place needed resucitation, it had poor ventilation, and no one had information about anything. We went conquered and left! The end! Do better! Hit me up if you need help organizing a grown and sexy soiree . Do Better!

I need to come check this place out during the day. And maybe come for brunch one day…read more I end up coming on a Friday night for a girls night with some friends. I don't usually do the club type of venues however I decided to go with it for girls night. We of course had to get a bottle for a table. Our bottle girl was a sweet heart and took care of us well. It did get a little crowded but we had plenty of room to enjoy ourselves in our section. I did go up stairs to check it out. Not many people were up there but it was nice. We didn't get food but we did get hookah! It is a small space but we did have a good time. I will be sure to come back during brunch hours or happy hour to see what the food is on!

I had a great experience at Bellows Lounge! The atmosphere was welcoming, the service was…read moreexcellent, and the entire team made sure we had a wonderful time. A special shoutout to Emyae, our server and bartender, who was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout our visit. Courtney DK, the manager, was also amazing and went above and beyond to make sure everything was running smoothly and that we were having a great experience. You can definitely tell that the team takes pride in providing great customer service. Everyone was welcoming, professional, and genuinely pleasant. I'll definitely be back and would highly recommend Bellows Lounge to anyone looking for a great atmosphere, good service, and a fun experience!

Best chicken wings there but to get in a small building for $20 was nerve wrecking security guards…read moreare rude

i love this place, this place is always packed, got good food, food customer service, and amazing…read morebar tenders. but the main thing is that this place is always popping with the lights and they give you what you pay!! this place is amazing.

i was nervous to try this spot out since there were such few reviews, but we had an amazing dining…read moreexperience here! the ambiance is interesting - there are large screen tv's for sports on every wall, hookah, and depending on the night, there's a dj playing hip hop music. it was a bit difficult to hear/have a conversation. the food, however, is unquestionably delicious! everyone loved their entree. the rosemary paloma was delicious. our waiter, jamil, was also attentive and super friendly. im not quite sure what the vibe is on any given night, but for a girls night, it was perfect.

Poor customer service. Chris the manager is very dismissive. 0/10. Will not recommend.read more

Outta Towner here and lemme just say being from Cali, this place has everything u need. Especially…read moresum Mary Jane if u indulge like I do. Was looking for some weed already knowing it's not like Cali but I'm hoping for something mid. We'll, they have an assortment of strains that are pretty good and affordable for what I was expecting. They have 10dollar grams from gelato to sativa and 5 grammars too. Only down fall, they go quick so buy as many as possible. Lol.

I always have a wonderful experience when I visit Carytown Tobacco. I just moved here a little over…read more2 years ago & work in Carytown, & love shopping at Carytown Tobacco for incense and candles. I typically work until around 8/9pm, so their hours are perfect. Mikey is always so helpful and pleasant to speak with, & has helped me find what I'm looking for numerous times. I have recommended Carytown Tobacco to a handful of people and will continue to do so.

Jennifer was awesome. The garlic chicken incredible and the sangria fantastic! We will definitely…read morebe back! Everyone should try it! Don't let the neighborhood scare you away from this gem!

Delicious food!!! Very welcoming atmosphere and their staff are all very friendly too!!! You must…read moretry this restaurant!!!

It's a beautiful Sunday in RVA to meet for brunch. I made reservations for 2 online and tried…read morecalling to confirm but wasn't able to reach anyone. There is a small parking area on the side of the building so be prepared to find off street parking. I arrived and there was a large birthday party of 25 waiting to be seated. I was told upon arrival there was no dining table available but only seats at the bar. I was told that even though I made reservations it wasn't going to be honored due to the large party was about to be seated in the dining table area. I couldn't sit at the bar due to the person with me had a handicap and I didn't want to embarrass them. We left disappointed and our brunch idea crushed.

Greeted warmly by staff, food was delicious and presented in a beautiful way. William made sure we…read morehad all we needed throughout our meal. Restaurant was clean, welcoming, with good food and modern vibe that will bring us back.

Owned by a nice Indian fellow hence the misspelling of TOBACCO (it is actually spelled with an A)…read morein their name. I have told him this countless times and yet he continues to fight me on the spelling and pronunciation. Nevertheless, I enjoy this quaint establishment from time to time and my good chats with the owner Rahul