It was kinda hard to find at first , but that's expected of a speakeasy . This place was definitely…read moremy vibe. I love a dark moody aesthetically pleasing speakeasy. The service was great and our food and drinks were great. The bartender could have done better at knowing the menu to offer suggestions. Me and my friend shared their charcuterie tray and shrimp cocktail on their happy hour menu. I got a velveteen cocktail and she got an expresso martini. We came early but will definitely be back to see the music set they have play at 8 . Nice place for a date night or group of people for the back seating area.

The ambiance is so cute. Dim lighting! Great for date night. Kinda small but very intimate. I had…read morethe lobster roll...10/10!!! Savory. Delicious. And the waiter was pleasant. My husband did well finding this little gem! Such a gem, there is no name on the outside of the establishment!!!

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?

I had heard about this cute lounge through IG. It was a quick ride from our hotel to the Church…read morearea. Staff were so fantastic especially the amazing hostess! She knows how to take care of her customers. We appreciated all her efforts. Our server was also great by constantly checking on us. The drinks and food were the stars of the show at this super cute Tiki themed lounge. The menus gives the "alcohol" content, beware those cocktails pack a "punch"

Had a wonderful experience at The Emerald Lounges Holiday Pop- Up bar "Sippin Santa"! If you ever…read morewondered what Christmas would be like on an island look no further because Sippin Santa brings those vibes to RVA. The ambiance here was amazing from the lights, the decor and cozy seating. Had a lovely time talking and enjoying the scenery. We ordered the Coco Ho Ho Ho and the Hot Grog, the Coco Ho Ho Ho was delicious, it had the perfect balance of sweetness with a slight tang. The Hot Grog was our least favorite, we expected a more thicker beverage based on the description but it was more liquidy. Overall, I would definitely give this place a shot if you're wanting to try out one of the Pop ups. They did release reservations earlier in the month but pro-tip some cancelations may pop up so make sure to check it out before hand! (Thats how we got ours).

Lillie burger was flavorful and collards rocked ! Service was attentive and welcoming. New space…read moreis well lit and lively.

Everything was right on spot. Food was great, service excellent and a great new space for them…read more They have changed decor from the dim sum place that was previously in the space. I would highly recommend. Lillie Pearl has been doing things right with a strong following for some time now. I think a good decision on the move up the street to a bigger and nicer space. Best of luck!

The first Monday of every month has a jazz happy hour with the Grace Street Seven. If you dress up…read morein 20s attire you get a discount. Happy hour is until 7pm. The menu changes seasonally with new cocktails. There is also a speakeasy door to Les Crepes next door.

Been wanting to try this bar for a while. Came in for pre dinner drinks for our anniversary. Both…read morebartenders were super kind and service was quick. It's a small establishment so they don't take reservations, but we were able to grab two seats and the bar. For our first round we got the giggle water and the verdant lady. The verdant lady was absolutely delicious so my husband ordered one for our second round. The giggle water was interesting and well crafted, but not for us. I got a house margarita for the second round and it was delicious and well balanced. I love the ambiance of the bar too. If you want food they offer food from next door at Les crepes.

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!

Beer is back! The amazing team of friendly servers (Aubrey, Jon, Blake and more) are GREAT and…read morenow the management has restored the beer taps to accompany the amazing deviled eggs (get a side of chips), crispy shrimp with fried jalapeños, kale Ceasar salad, a more! (They need ensure they that Falcon Smash is a regular, not a rotating selection! :-)

Nice spot for a cocktail and small plate! We stopped there before heading to a concert. Cocktails…read morewere all interesting and we later came to learn that the bartender making them had even been the creator of the drink menu! The food was primarily small plates and on the pricey side. They were inconsistent in that I wasn't a huge fan of all we tried. Sliders were simple and octopus was delicious. They did a reverse happy hour type of things where dining specials were after 7:00 instead of before. I didn't really get that concept. It's a cool spot if you're staying in the hotel:)

Lillian is absolutely delicious. I had the best shrimp I have ever eaten here, served on the…read moreseafood tower my sister and I shared. Every bite was better than the last. They offer a variety of sauces and flavors that really elevate the seafood and make the experience feel unique and interactive. It was such a fun meal to share, comparing each bite and talking through all the different flavors. The service was excellent. Our waitress was knowledgeable about everything we ordered and made great recommendations. The atmosphere is just as impressive. The decor is simple but thoughtfully elevated, and sitting at the bar area feels like you have stepped out of Richmond and into somewhere like New York City. I also love following Lillian on social media to keep up with their latest specials. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves seafood.

Hats off to the staff at Lillian who continue to be wonderful, but now that they have scrapped…read moretheir dollar oyster lunch specials, the food has absolutely nothing to offer. Like too many restaurants in the Scott's Addition area, this is seafood cooked without finesse and then absolutely brutalized with absurd amounts of palate fatiguing, brash, loud flavors. Every item on the menu endeavors to conceal mediocrity in the quality and handling of the ingredients with explosive, overwhelming additives meant to shock you into submission. Things like black garlic and chili oil, raw garlic, sesame seed oil, and punishing heat are inescapable on the menu, which really says to me loud and clear "we do not understand the appeal of seafood, and might have a fundamental misunderstanding about good food in general." I don't exaggerate when I say these dishes would be improved (setting aside things like inability to properly cook octopus) by scaling back the flavors to 5-10% the loudness level they are currently at, to let the ingredients speak, and to make the dining experience less of a punishing marathon with no relief. I have had much subtler and more skillfully balanced dishes at Indian and Thai restaurants, cuisines known for strong flavor profiles. I'm through listening to these Richmond restaurants trying to excuse simply bad food by claiming "that's the nature of the cuisine." In this case, Lillian claims that dishes characterized by these cacophonous competing flavors is "South American." No it isn't - the person conceptualizing the dishes is just a bad chef who doesn't know what he's doing, and at the prices Lillian charges, that's inexcusable. Drowning every dish in flavors that overwhelm the palate is not a way to respect your ingredients or your diner, and only communicates youth and insecurity. Anyone who's eaten widely and knows their ingredients will rightly feel assaulted and insulted by this overpriced, unskilled fare. To anyone who decides to go anyway: Good luck with the digestive distress, and with the taste that will still be left over in your mouth the next morning, no matter how much you brush your teeth.

Révéler is the kind of place that defies easy description, which is exactly what makes it worth…read morevisiting. The décor is wildly eclectic and definitely gives the spot a unique feel. I was there for a private event. The crowd was warm and wonderfully mixed. There was a little chat before the event began that basically told us to not get kicked out by being mean or non-inclusive. Not sure how I felt about that. Parking in Carytown is its own contact sport. Come early -- your blood pressure will thank you. I parked 6 blocks away and was lucky to get that. Bottom line: Weird, welcoming, and worth every lap around the block looking for a spot if you're into crowds and are looking for something different.

Came here with friends and it seems like a cool spot, especially for an older crowd. We purchased…read moretickets expecting a jazz experience, but the music was not jazz at all, which was a bit disappointing. The art exhibitions were nice and definitely interesting to walk through. The charcuterie board we ordered was excellent and a highlight of the night. The location is also great for nightlife. That said, the drinks didn't quite hit the mark for me, and the service was inconsistent. We were told guests are expected to be quiet during the sets, yet another group was talking loudly and nothing was addressed, which felt a bit uneven. Overall, it's not a place I'd return to, and I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a more diverse crowd.

A must stop in the downtown Richmond area!…read more It's truly a speakeasy with the door posing as a bookshelf. To get in, you must know the password or tell the host a joke that makes him laugh. We were escorted in and quickly noticed that this was more than a speakeasy-it was a full restaurant. We stopped in for drinks, but it was nice to have tapas. I got the popcorn with the Tequilla lime butter, which was the perfect balance of salt. I had a mezcal drink which was perfect! I'm such a fan of mezcal and am excited when I see it on the menu. Our waitress was a delight-super attentive and also a bartender so she was able to answer all of our drink questions. It was very spacious with outdoor seating. Definitely a 10/10 experience. I would definitely go again!

My son just graduated from AIT school and wanted a good steak…read more We made reservations here since they had several options for reasonably priced steaks. He loved his steak and the sides. It was cooked perfectly. I had the shrimp andouille. It was delicious. We were greeted cheerfully at the door. The wait staff was very good. The restaurant had moderate noise since there was a large party celebrating a birthday. But I was impressed that there were obvious regulars at the bar. The biggest impression they made was calling me after I left a personal item on the seat next to me. While it wasn't something of large value, the fact that they found my number from the reservation and called meant so much to me. Highly recommend