The Cost: May seem exclusive but very affordable. The vibe was literally like a 1920s secret…read morespeakeasy. A hidden gem behind the bookshelf door; completely candle-lit, dim, cozy, and very romantic with jazz music playing. My husband is highly allergic to shrimp and has an aversion to onions. They took our concerns into consideration and offered some suggestions from their vast menu selection featuring excellent roasted chicken options, steaks, and pork chops. Everything was made entirely to order. My husband ordered the chicken piccata and was able substitute the asparagus for mashed potatoes; I ordered the pork belly, mashed potatoes, and brussel sprouts. This was the BEST meal and perfect ending to our day. We spent the entire day celebrating our 19 year anniversary! Grandstaff was actually our second option and being disappointed at a previous restaurant (whose name is not worth mentioning). We will DEFINITELY visit this beautiful restaurant again. Special thanks to Rebecca, Dolly, and Francis for making this day memorable

The parking is a sh*t show around here. We walked here, so I can't fault them for that…read more Upon entering, we were greeted by an enthusiastic young man dedicated to his role. He asked for the password and we, unprepared, had to tell him a joke or an interesting fact. Luckily, my partner had one on hand. The atmosphere was lovely, very reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy, or at least what you'd imagine it to be like. Our server came by within a few minutes of us being seated. She lacked enthusiasm, unlike the host, unfortunately. Her service turned out to be lackluster as well. We ordered the chicken pot pie and the filet mignon with asparagus. For drinks, the Grape Gatsby and Maine root beer. The food, like our server, lacked appeal. The saving grace was the host and the atmosphere. The view was lovely and the intimacy of the setting was a welcome experience. For dessert we ordered the bread pudding, and it was tasty, though nothing special. The burned odor that we smelled prior to its arrival turned out to be the bread. I can recommend Grandstaff and Stein as an experience, but you should not expect much in the way of culinary delights or exemplary service. We probably won't be back, but if you've never been, it's worth trying at least once.

If you go to the Pink room, you have to ask Frankie to make you a gin martini - it will absolutely…read moreruin your life in the best possible way because there will NEVER be another martini in this world that tops Frankie's martini (period the end). Perfectly balanced, crisp, and unforgettable. The vibes are just as amazing as the drinks - cool energy all around. Be on the lookout for their dry brunch - a fun and unique immersive experience! Pink room is the kind of place you want to keep coming back to and show it off when you have friends or family visiting!

Never had heard of the pink room until my gf mentioned it to me but I'm glad she did because it's…read moresuch a cozy spot to go to. It's a little tight in there and as a larger guy things can get cramped but you'll get over it once you see the menu. Their drink menu has some great combos on there. They have specials and this night they had a champagne creamsicle which was really refreshing and pretty strong which I'm a fan of. I also picked up their birds of a feather (big rum fan) and that thang was smooth. It felt like family in there its really good vibes, everyone is so nice, I literally felt at home like I was hanging out with friends. Great spot if you want to be chill and just vibe out with some good company.

My date and I had never been here before and had the most amazing experience. The drinks? 10/10…read more.. the service 10/10... the ambiance? 20/10!! The patio outside was really cute and cozy, the various seating areas is really great because you get a different feel from different angles. Our server recommended a Mexican lager.. it was SO GOOD! Try the lager!! My only gripe, the downtempo music changed to club music around 12am and got much louder. My date and I had to raise our voices to continue our conversation, we wanted to take our drinks outside but were told the patio closes at 11 :( We got lucky as the crowd was really thin but most weekends our server said it gets packed.. it's such a small place, I can't imagine what it would be like with 100 people inside!!

Not sure what this place thinks they are but it's not a 2026 customer service award contestant…read more Open the door for an elderly couple to leave and was literally yelled at to close the door, like the hostess almost physically accosted me to close the door. Yes, it's hot outside but c'mon, will the entire clientale die within 30 seconds of heatstroke? Fine, no worries, let it pass, walk in just wanting to grab a quick drink at the bar, AGAIN, accosted by the hostess that DEMANDS that I go back to her command center to talk to her, whereupon she really happily informs me that I can't even stand at the bar to have a drink and she would reluctantly put me on the bar waiting list which would be a minimum of one and a half hours... to grab a drink at the bar. tldr; AVOID unless of course, you love being judged at a low rent tiki bar...

I've been wanting to dine at The Roosevelt for quite some time, so I was thrilled when I happened…read moreto call right after 5 PM and the hostess told me they had two tables available. I let her know my husband and I would be there within 10 minutes, and I'm so glad we made it! We started with the chicken wing appetizer and two cocktails, and everything was absolutely delicious. For our entrées, we decided to share the cheeseburger and catfish, and both were superb. The cheeseburger was cooked perfectly medium and loaded with all the yummy additions, paired with crispy, delicious fries. But the catfish was the true standout! Served with buttery rice and tomato gravy, it was hands down one of the best entrées I've ever had at a restaurant. The flavors were incredible, and every bite was delicious. Our server, Cat, was amazing! She was attentive, friendly, and provided wonderful service throughout our entire meal. From the food to the cocktails and exceptional service, our first experience at The Roosevelt was fantastic. We will definitely be back!

I've been wanting to go here for the longest time and finally did. Now I understand why it's always…read morebooked! It's a historic place that used to be a boarding house that became a drug store then restaurants. Ambiance was casual. Service was very good. Our server Louise took good care of us. Food was delicious! I love the grilled Albemarle peaches. Perfect for this weather. Mix of sweetness and saltiness from cheese with some spice from chili oil. It was so good. The crispy pig tail was also wonderful. For the entrees, we got grilled pork belly and butter braised half chicken. The chicken was creamy, tender and very flavorful. The pork belly was soft, flavorful and really went well with the grits and collards. Our desserts were also heavenly. The miso banana panna cotta was light and very good. My favorite was the chocolate cloud semifreddo. The cold semifreddo and the warm strawberry preserves definitely complemented each other. I love this place. Will definitely be back!

I was meeting a couple friends for brunch, and so we didn't all get there at the same time. The…read morehost was kind enough to still seat me at a table good for 3 while I wait for my friends even though they actually had quite a full house. So I really appreciated that. Our waiter was also actually quite patient (there was a bit of a wait until my friends got there; I'm sorry!). They had a dj the morning I was there, and I really liked the vibe. Their menu have more than enough options for brunch and drinks. I hope they extend their menu for more lunch items than brunch/breakfast items though! Once everyone was there, we finally ordered! I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with the side of Lulu's house potatoes and a pomegranate mule. The pomegranate mule was quite strong, and I enjoyed it so much I ordered another one. LOL. The bacon cheeseburger was exactly as I requested. I have no notes. Overall, wonderful experience and would definitely recommend.

To start the food here was relatively good…read more The Chicken & Biscuit was quite tasty itself - the eggs were cooked well tastes great- the potatoes... The potatoes are a no everyone agreed the potatoes are too seasoned had this unnecessary spice to them and lacks flavor at the same time - we were not fan, another table recommended we not get the potatoes or ask for them to be a more crispy to disguise the spice. Even took it home and crisped it more, long story short the potatoes are not going to be that lightly salted flavor you'd expect, just over seasoned. The sausage gravy tasted great. The biscuit is absolute perfection! (10 out of 10 for Biscuit and Chicken) (3 out of 10 for potatoes) (9 out of 10 for eggs) Unfortunately as far as the Red Velvet waffles they are most likely waffles with red food coloring - tasted nothing like red velvet. (4 out of 10 for the waffles) The French Toast was okay- the strawberry puree was delicious. (3 out of 10 for French toast) The music in here is a vibe loved the selection - kept my group grooving. Not sure if they are always packed but there was a festival going on outside. They squeezed 7 of us at a 6 top booth. It was tight but worked. Also this location is not very spacious keep that in mind. Our server started off pretty good until the end. She was very loud- louder than the music. No discretion- announced the details of a remaining balance of someone in our group , loudly. Left a sour taste in our mouth as this was not the most professional route to inform a guest of something of that nature. Then proceed to give an attitude upon being compensated .. The situation was however de-escalated. Maybe work on delivery of uncomfortable information.

A beautiful classy speakeasy with live music. It can fit about 50 with excellent service. There is…read moreno sign upfront and the entrance door is very plain. Push. Richmond should spin up a secret speakeasy tour, where entrance is only allowed by word of mouth.

Absolutely obsessed with this place. Tucked away in Scott's addition you would never really know it…read morewas there so it's like an unofficial speakeasy. Came in for happy hour and had a selection of treats to choose from. The affogato was to die for. No one was in for happy hour as I believe it was from 5pm-6pm so it felt like we rented out the entire spot which was nice b !! I will be back

Food: NA on the food, but the drinks are good! They have a variety of different cocktails, beer,…read morewine, and mocktails so you can get whatever you are in the mood for. Prices are a little high, but that is what you get when you come to a rooftop bar. Service: Quick, nice people. Ambiance: It is a rooftop bar so think lounge-y pool style without the pool. Felt a little like a DC rooftop and a little older of a crowd for downtown, but a nice difference than the cluby and younger vibe that you get around Scotts.

Get with Kat she is awesome. She takes care of you. Best drinks I had. Every time I come the…read moreservice is great. I love the experience I have here every time I come. Thank you Kat!

I went here with a large group of girls for lunch on a weekend. They had plenty of seating and we…read morewere sat upstairs. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. We had the option of getting brunch or the regular lunch menu. I ordered the OG chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The chicken was full of flavor and juicy and I liked the sauce that came on it. The only complaint I had was the service. The server wasn't bad but he also wasn't good. It almost felt like he did not want to come to our table. He forgot to put in the order for one item that my table asked for. We had to flag him down to ask for refills or things like the check.

Lillie Pearl was pretty good, but not good enough for me to rush back. I think they may have been…read morehaving an off night. Their famous short rib egg rolls were a bit burned on the outside so a bit dry on the inside. They did have a very good sauce served with them that pretty well covered the flaws. We also got the sweet potato corn bread. It was tasty, but fell apart just a little too easily. I had to eat it with a fork. The risotto that came with my duck leaned a little too far to the mushy side. The duck itself was really good. My niece had the salmon, and she had no complaints. She said she had the leftover last night as a sandwich and that it was delicious. Service was excellent. No notes.

I had been looking forward to experiencing Jasper's, so I decided to treat my husband to his first…read morevisit--and it was an absolutely lovely evening. The ambience is sophisticated, intimate, and effortlessly alluring. Sitting toward the back of the restaurant created such a dark and sexy atmosphere that was perfect for a relaxed date night. Knowing how much my husband enjoys a well-crafted Old Fashioned, I knew he would appreciate the cocktail selection, and he certainly did. I opted for the Caribbean Queen, which was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced with just the right touch of a delightful kick. Jasper's offered exactly the kind of atmosphere we were looking for--elegant, intimate, and inviting. Between the sophisticated setting and delicious cocktails, it was a wonderful first experience, and one we'll certainly remember.

I doubt we will return. Everyone was satisfied with the…read morefood. I ordered the kimchi egg rolls that was supposed to have bulgogi, mushrooms and kimchi, but we didn't taste any bulgogi. Only mushrooms and kimchi. Several people from out group ordered the burger and wing appetizers and all said it was good. So the food was 4 stars, but service was a 2 stars. The waitress Katie was so short with us, seldom came back to check to see if we needed anything once food was dropped off. I wanted a second cocktail and had to wave down another waitress who did not acknowledge me, but did talk to our waitress in the side to get her to go to our table. Side note: Happy Hour drink specials are good, but a very limited selection for food specials. Music was a bit loud so it was hard to hold a conversation.

I'm not the one to normally leave a review but my experience was so amazing I had to…read more Want to say it was my first time there. The food was delicious and came out look amazing! The cocktails our sever recommend where just what I was looking for after a long day with the kids and work. Our sever was TC he has the most uplifting personality and energy that made me smile! The atmosphere was calm and relaxing and so elegant inside We will be returning and hope we can request TC

Our server Aniya was awesome! She was so friendly and helpful. She actually volunteered and stayed…read morelate to help another server but ended up being the one that served us the whole time! We wanted to leave her a really nice tip but she ended up going home before the bill was closed out. I hope the server that she helped did the right thing and gave her the majority of the tip because Aniya is the one who did all the work! The Hostess Temeka was also great! She chipped in and helped as well. Aniya & Tameka made our visit very nice!!! The food was good. Atmosphere is nice. It's inside the Hotel we're staying at which is also very nice. Would definitely come here again.