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    Restaurant Adarra

    4.1 (121 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Devin B.

    My wife and I adore Basque food. We spent over a week in Donostia/San Sebastián, fell in love with the pintxo culture, and came home evangelical about the region's ingredient-first, clean but creative, quietly perfectionist cooking. That's why Adarra was such a disappointment for us. After a single tapas plate we looked at each other, closed the menu, and decided we were done. Basque cuisine, at its core, is about freshness and restraint. Great products are treated simply so their natural character can shine. Our octopus plate did the opposite. The octopus wasn't the freshest or most tender I've had, and then it was buried under loud, competing flavors, including a bright orange spicy sauce that read like the "spicy mayo" you find on an Americanized sushi roll. Whatever delicacy the octopus might have had was drowned out. Ironically, the best thing on the plate was the bed of black-eyed peas, which were well seasoned and comforting, but hardly the star we came for. For the price, the portion was modest; most diners would need two plates to approach a meal. Conceptually, the menu felt oddly un-Basque. A large share of the offerings were conservas. I like tinned fish and eat it happily in Galicia and Portugal, but in Basque Country the point is immaculate freshness: sardines that taste as if they were still shimmering in the bay an hour ago, which goes great with a crisp txakolina. Seeing familiar brands of conservas at a hefty markup where I expected pristine product made the whole experience feel more Iberian-tourist-shop than Basque tavern. If you want a glass of wine and a tin of seafood at a premium, Adarra may scratch that itch. If you're hoping for the spare, ingredient-driven clarity that defines Basque cooking, it will likely miss the mark. We paid the check after the octopus and finished our evening elsewhere. The staff were understanding.

    Rice with summer vegetables and blue crab
    Christina T.

    We haven't been to Adarra since it was located in Jackson Ward, but decided our anniversary was the perfect opportunity to check out its newer location. We are so glad we chose so! From the moment we walked through the door, each person we spoke to was welcoming and very helpful. Truly, their attention to detail was outstanding, We enjoyed their grilled oysters, pork belly, and that evening's special of blue crab with corn and okra. Everything tasted so savory and delicious. We opted for the polenta cake and walnut ice cream for dessert, along with a glass of very nice sherry. Our meal was brought out in a timely fashion without making us feel rushed. The design of the restaurant itself is cozy and very inviting. Overall, we both enjoyed a lovely, celebratory night out, thanks to the brilliant team at Adarra.

    Sausage and shishito peppers
    Lindsey S.

    Where do I begin? I have never been to this restaurant in the past, so when I parked I didn't know what I was looking for. I stood there looking at the address listed here and on maps, and the non-corresponding address numbers above the door. There is literally no signage whatsoever. The building and interior are absolutely magical! Lots of gorgeous wood and romantic chandeliers and paintings. That is what the extra star is for. Otherwise they would have received only two. I was seated immediately and the server approached to get my drink order. First off, the menu is super limited and know up front there are absolutely NO SUBSTITUTIONS. My friend has a number of serious allergies so she only had the option of a single entree, one vegetable option or the cheese plate. I'm not really sure why we weren't contacted and warned that maybe this wasn't the right venue for her. In ordering drinks we asked if an ingredient could be left out, and were promptly told the drink is made to be experienced only in the way it was intended. I asked if the server could ask if it was possible to leave out or if it wasn't an allergen and was just told no (we were worried the ingredient was a possible allergen). My friend was offered to taste something else for a drink but they instead just poured a whole glass rather than letting her try it. The server came back after all of this just to let us know that the ingredient wouldn't have been an allergen, after we both already had drinks. Waste of time. The experience was the most pretentious one I have had in all of Richmond. We got the cheese plate (weren't allowed to know which cheeses were possible and it's the chef's choice) shishito peppers, a heaping bowl of just ok peppers and the sausage which was the only decently tasty thing we got. The food is not bad, it is solidly in the good range but not mind blowing. I just am not sure I want to be told what I am to like whilst paying a lot for food. Generally I feel that you have an expectation that there will be some amount of accommodation. I don't expect Burger King, but I do expect human decency especially when anaphylaxis is involved. Will not be back, like ever. I just don't really need another abusive Richmond restaurant, even if they did take over the old Mama Zu location.

    Marci F.

    We got a reservation at their new location in Oregon Hill. The property is very beautiful. You might want to get there a little early to find parking because the parking lot is for deliveries. Only we wish there was a little bit more explanation of the menu it is shared plates. The serving staff was very professional. Some of our favorite dishes were the non-meat dishes, including the carrots and the beet salad without at least two of the dishes were a little bit too similar for our taste, but still had a very good taste. We should just go with several people so you can try more dishes.

    Braised Lamb
    Brandon E.

    The bestSpanish tapas restaurant around. The new location on Union Hill is to die for so elegant and upscale the feeling is that you're someone else of great importance.. a visual open kitchen that is next level and of course the food transports you to another part of the world. Do yourself a favor and to ones you love make this place your next home.

    Lamb Belly with White Beans (yummy)
    Janet L.

    Grabbed a quick drink at the new location! The old Mamma Zu's spot (miss them so much). Crazy to think Mamma Zu's was in here once upon a time. They made some incredible improvements. Honestly, I kept having vibes of a speak easy. We were able to grab a couple drinks after our dinner at L'Opposum. Neat spot, I look forward to swinging by for dinner!

    Octopus
    Alex Z.

    Richmond's food scene has really been improving, and you can find hidden gems in the neighborhood that is out of the way. This is a great place if you enjoy seafood and tapas. a lot of anchovy dishes and variety of seafood. it's a bit of over priced but the quality of food is amazing. the service is top notch. the razor clam appetizer taste fresh, just the portion is a little small. my favorite is shrimp , great flavor and the shrimp taste really fresh. the otopus is very tender and mix well with the white beans in the bottom. crab risotto has great flavor just a little bit too salty. the lamb paella can avoid, it's overpowered by the amount of parsley.

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    Mark C.

    **3.75 I was a frequent flyer of the original Adarra location in Jackson Ward. This was my first dining experience in the new spot in Oregon Hill. Greeted at the door by the friendly, always welcoming owner. Coat check is new and a nice touch. The new space is exceptional. My wife and I dined at a table this round and will look forward to bar seating next round to see the spot from a different vantage point. The menu is refined a bit. There are less "tinned" options. We were craving the razor clams! Quality of the food remains in tact. Every round was fantastic. Beautifully prepared, plated and delicious. Two gripes: 1) Service was below our expectation of what we had grown used to with dining at Adarra. Wait staff was friendly and helpful, but the fluidity of the experience that we came to know was not there for us. Periods of time with empty cocktails, empty plates, etc. It seems they could have benefited from a third server. While it may seem like I am nitpicking, let me be very clear, by no means was our service bad, we have just come to expect the very best from Adarra. I'll chalk this first run for us in the new space up to growing pains. 2) The foyer just inside the front door needs a cold/wind curtain, bad. I was seated at the second table from the front door, chair side, and was blasted by the nearly 32° air our entire dining experience every time the door opened, which was often. I overheard our neighboring table speaking on the same matter. Ok, I'm done complaining. At the end of the day, we love Restaurant Adarra. We are proud of where they came from and what they have achieved in their new space. They have far too many positive deposits in my bank for my "gripes" to spoil them for me. We will look forward to being back again soon and seeing how they are settling in!

    Cocktails and candles

    From my Mai Tai cocktail to the smoked clams to rice pudding for dessert, the flavors here were unique and perfect and true to this coastal region. The spot-on ambiance didn't hurt, right down to the wafting smell of the smoker when I left. I loved my dinner here.

    Braided lamb

    Easy enough to make reservations. Friendly welcome, great ambiance. The waitress was super patient, kind and easy going. She suggested a sommelier to help choose the wine I would appreciate. It was a skin contact wine. Super interesting and different. I was pleasantly surprised. The request that you order everything at the same time and the will space each dish out. We chose the octopus salad, winter greens and the braised lamb. Everything was delicious and each dish had such a unique flavor. We ended the evening with an homemade custard that was so different but a great way to end the evening. Truly a perfect spot for someone seeking food to hit every tastebud. We will definitely be going back! Easy enough to make reservations. Friendly welcome, great ambiance. The waitress was super patient, kind and easy going. She suggested a sommelier to help choose the wine I would appreciate. It was a skin contact wine. Super interesting and different. I was pleasantly surprised. The request that you order everything at the same time and the will space each dish out. We chose the octopus salad, winter greens and the braised lamb. Everything was delicious and each dish had such a unique flavor. We ended the evening with an homemade custard that was so different but a great way to end the evening. Truly a perfect spot for someone seeking food to hit every tastebud. We will definitely be going back!

    Pork Terrain (tasted like a fancy deconstructed Cuban sandwich)

    Everything was awesome!! We had a bar reservation. The hostess was super friendly upon arrival and the bartenders were also very friendly, helpful, and attentive. It was really cool in there, giving a like, luxury cabin vibe. I loved all the metallic items, silver, and candles. Artwork was really cool. We really liked the IPA and the white wine. The menu changes everyday so it was very intricate and unique. Some words I didn't know, the bartender was quick to answer any questions. We ordered the pork terrain, prawns, and rockfish. We shared them so each dish came out one by one which was nice. Everything tasted AMAZING. They gave us bread to dip in the prawn sauce which was so good. I look forward to going back.

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    Alexis B.

    We had dinner at Restaurant Adarra a few weeks ago when we were visiting Richmond for the weekend. It's small Spanish restaurant - elegant, but understated. The service was very good. We shared the sardinas escabeche (sardines in spiced sauce with butter, lemon, and toast); one of the specials (a salad of thinly sliced raw mushrooms with olive oil, herbs, and shaved Idiazabal cheese); another of the specials (mushrooms, lamb, herbs, and rice); and a dish of octopus, beans, and romesco). We tried some of their beverages (wine and two cocktails). Everything was very good. I'd happily return!

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    Pretentious! "our wine list is too eclectic for 90% of Richmonders" on why they don't have a wine list. laughable

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