Haven't come back to Emerald in a long time and I'm so glad they've expanded their food menu!…read more It sicks to see the chicken skewers aren't on the menu, but the new items are good! I tried the Buffalo wings, shrimp tostada, crab empanada, and pork lumpia -- everything was delicious! For my drink, I ordered their frozen piña colada, of course!

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...

As a relatively new DMV transplant exploring RVA, my friend Jackie and I have made it our mission…read morethis week to get out and experience the city. We landed on The Roosevelt, and I can confidently say it was one of the best meals I've had in Richmond. The restaurant was packed when we arrived, but we managed to snag two seats at the bar. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly and welcoming maître d', setting the tone for the evening. The bartenders were equally impressive eith one a true Chatty Cathy, the other more reserved, but both were masters of their craft, creating unique and distinctive cocktails with ease. We started with the cornbread and maple butter syrup. My only complaint? Can a girl get a little more butter? The cornbread itself was dense, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Next came a small plate of squash served over sweet potato hummus. This dish completely surprised me. The flavor profile reminded me of Haitian cuisine, meaning it was warm, layered, slightly sweet, and carrying just enough heat to keep things interesting. It was creative, distinctive, and honestly one of the highlights of the meal. For our entrées, Jackie chose the steelhead trout while I opted for the scallops served pescatarian-style with ramp clam chowder. Let me tell you something: this was the first time in my life that I genuinely enjoyed clam chowder. The scallops were perfectly prepared, and the chowder elevated the entire dish. Every bite was exceptional. Of course, we couldn't leave without dessert. We shared the chocolate chess pie, and it was everything you want in a chocolate dessert, a dense, fudgy, rich, and utterly decadent. It was so good that I went home, climbed into bed, and happily surrendered to a food coma. What stood out most was that The Roosevelt delivered on every level: hospitality, atmosphere, creativity, and execution. The meal was worth every dime, and I will absolutely be bringing visiting friends and family here in the future. For anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience in Richmond, The Roosevelt has earned a permanent spot on my recommendation list.

This was my sister's & my first visit to The Roosevelt & let me just start by saying this will…read moredefinitely not be my last time dining at this masterpiece of a restaurant. Each & every dish was a culinary creative canvas that enticed, tantalized & totally enthralled our palates. For my cocktail I ordered The Seersucker, which was made with my favorite bourbon Four Roses. The drink was velvety smooth & a soothing complement to my food. As our appetizers we ordered Cornbread, the BBQ Spiced Chicken Wings & the Chicken Fried Pig Ears. Everything was absolutely delightful. The pig ears were an especially nice surprise as they were melt in your mouth tender & full of flavor. There was a horseradish sauce accompanying the pig ears & the sauce was creamy & not overpowering with horseradish flavor[i don't even usually like horseradish but this dish truly gave me a new experience of that flavor]. I would definitely order the pig ears again. The Cornbread was cute & tasted like cornbread I grew up in the Country eating. I could eat a whole skillet of the cornbread. The chicken wings were tender & nicely seasoned. I really enjoyed the white BBQ that was drizzled over them. As our Entrees, we ordered 2 Catfish & 1 Flounder Catch of the Day. Both dishes were delicious. The fish was not overly seasoned, as I so often encountered with seafood dishes, both dishes allowed the diner to actually taste the depth & simplicity of the fish. Both dishes are also items I would order again. Our server was courteous, attentive & knowledgeable concerning menu item choices. When it was time for us to leave, as I think we stayed way past the dining allotment time, the hostess was very respectful in explaining to our table there was a reservation behind us. I appreciate that type of honesty & treatment in a dining facility. As mentioned so many times previously I will be returning to The Roosevelt. They have definitely made a fan out of me.

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.

Food: -Try their style of potatoes! It is very flavorful…read moreand uses onions and peppers -I would consider this my #1 breakfast food location and has a unique way of making staple breakfast items -French Toast was extremely satisfying. They offer a cinnamon butter, strawberry topping, and syrup that prompts an array of tastes. -The pecan cream cheese icing that was with the red velvet waffle was amazing! Service: Josh was our server and did NOT miss a beat. He took our order by memory, everything came out perfect, kept my party's glasses full, and did everything with genuine joy. Ambiance: It is a laid back, relaxed, dine in experience. They provide outside seating, normal dining, and bar seats. The decorations are an independent/modern/expressive look that is not "down your throat". I felt comfortable to sit and chat at my leisure

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.

This was my first time experiencing a little hidden bar. I've always seen people outside coming…read moreinto this spot on weekends and I thought it was a private venue but low & behold it's a cute bar! I came in a random Wednesday night it was dead just the way I like it. Classy jazz music was playing. The playoffs were on and the snack menu was available. I ordered a shrimp cocktail and drink. I wasn't disappointed.

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!

Food, service, and ambience was good. The seating sucked for my group of 7. Drove all the easy from…read moreNorthern VA to meet friends and we were unable to be seated at one table together. I will not likely try this place agsin.

I finally got to the new location of Lillie Pearl. The location is great. Right at the triangle…read morewhere the Maggie L Walker stature stands on Broad St. It's open and airy with two levels of seating a a nice bar. We were there late Saturday night(8:30pm). The server, Briana, was one of the best I've had in a very long time. Personable, great smile, friendly, and knew her stuff. We ordered the brussel sprouts- they were great with a nice heat from the sauce. We had the crispy skin salmon, which came with a nice fresh salad, The skin was amazingly crispy and the flesh was flavorful. I asked Briana to surprise me with something good and boy did she deliver. It was their porkchop served over some super tasty mashed potatoes. Note that this is not how they are usually served, it was Briana's favorite way to eat this dish so she made the decision for me. The porkchop was very very good. Nice grill marks, onions, and a very nice cream-based sauce. This was so so good. They are doing great food at this new location and I will be back again.

Visited The Jasper for the Miracle Pop-Up '25, (Miracle on Cary) and loved it. The drinks…read more(Chrismapolitan and Snowball Old Fashioned) were spot on, the truffle fries were tasty, and the holiday vibes were high! Service was fast and friendly. The hubs and I lucked up on a cozy booth in the corner. Loved the decor (of course) and the streaming music. There was a bit of a wait to be seated, but absolutely worth it. Cheers!

Rude hostess! We went early on a Saturday in February with a party of 6. The hostess said she…read morecouldn't seat us, even though there were 2 tables next to each other that would fit us just fine. She didn't say she wasn't permitted to seat 6 in that space, but maybe that was the case. She snapped when I asked her a question that my sister already asked her, even though I had no way of knowing. "I told your friend that already" with an eyeroll. We contemplated taking a 2 top and then a 4 top elsewhere, but the hostess was so rude we decided to leave. The bar looked fun and drink menu fabulous, but is it too much to ask to be treated civilly?

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.

The lamb chops were amazing. They were still tender despite being above my preferred temp. The…read morepotatoes that came with it lacked any flavor and were not tender. The bartender was nice. The ambiance is the hotel lobby, so it can be your cup of tea or not. Overall, I would come again for drinks.