I was greeted promptly and ordered the chicken and waffles to go and am super upset I forgot to take a pic. The chicken was fresh and crispy and the waffle was fluffy and crispy. I wish the waffle had more lavender butter as it was delish. The only drawback was the breakfast syrup versus maple syrup for the waffle. I'd definitely come back again if I was in the area. The vibe Saturday looked fun while a group where there watching the games. Another great experience from the Westin! read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - Breakfast menu - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I was staying at the Richmond Westin and one evening after having a business dinner elsewhere. I stopped in at this bar for dessert before heading up to my room. I wanted some sambuca, but they had none, which is disappointing. I did see a banana bread pudding dessert, so I opted for that. The single bartender who was working was crazy busy that it took him about 15 minutes to put in my order, then by the time I got it, it was cold, as it took another 15 minutes for him to finally run back to the kitchen to get it. They were quite busy that evening, but that's not my problem, nor his... There was a server handling the dining room area and I think that was all I saw. They really need better staffing and MUCH BETTER MANAGEMENT, as running out of a popular digestif in a popular hotel really isn't acceptable. The flavor of my banana bread pudding was nice, but the temperature messed it up. Overall, I'm glad I wasn't tied to "having to eat here" like other business travelers might be... There's very little in the close area and nothing in walking distance from here. But I'll not ear here again. I visit the Richmond area very often for business and though I liked the hotel stay, I didn't like this experience, so I'd probably choose to stay at the downtown Richmond Marriott or the Short Pump Hilton next time instead, just because both have a true "full service" offering, including a nice bar. read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - Banana Bread Pudding - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My mother and I came here for dinner last week. The server was very friendly, but was not to be found for long periods of time even though there were minimal tables sat. I had the scallop risotto which was delicious. My mother had the gochujang salmon which was over cooked and you could not taste any gochujang on it. The restaurant is in the lobby of a hotel. It's is pretty and inviting, but just remember it's a hotel restaurant so keep your standards lower than a regular restaurant. read more

Come here every year for a coworker reunion and always enjoy the service. It is located in the lobby of the Westin Hotel. Ample seating in a laid back classy atmosphere. Seats are comfortable with a very classic breakfast menu. I got the Classic American breakfast with the savory maple bacon! My side was a fruit cup that tasted as if they had just picked the fruits from their respective trees. The whole wheat toast was a thick cut fulfilling portion. My wife got the Eggs Benedict that was decorated with fresh arugula with a hint of olive oil. Every item on their menu is a hit and the good thing is you can go up to your room and take a nap after this delicious meal. read more

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It's a hotel so one doesn't expect the level of food quality you get here. Everything is local and organic which is so hard to find. The food is excellent and the window lined restaurant is bright and airy. The only consistent problem here is untrained and understaffed personnel. For the price paid the restaurant needs to do more diligent training of waitstaff, that is my only complaint and why they didn't get 5 stars. read more

Small batch kitchen has great food. I ordered the chicken piccata and it was delicious. My brother got the turkey and cheese, but it wasn't his fave. The service was amazing! Our waitress was very kind. She gave suggestions and good vibes. In the restaurant the lighting was great. One of the only things that was on the downside was the menu wasn't the biggest. But for being in a hotel... it was pretty good. Next is the bathrooms, they were very clean and again the lighting was great. Overall for being in a hotel it was great. The food was good the service was good and everything else was nice. Especially the appetizers they were amazing! And everything was plated so well! read more

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The food was amazing at Small Batch. I ordered the Blacken Salmon Sandwich while my husband ordered the double smash burger and both did not disappoint seasoned to perfection and very flavorful. The server was very busy as a large party from a conference took up the entire area however he did try his best to attend to everyone. It was very modern and chic. I will definitely visit again. read more

Not to bad for a restaurant in a hotel. The food was honestly pretty good. Loved the cheesesteak egg rolls and tuna appetizer. The chicken piccata was banging and the crab cakes were amazing. The whole setup of the restaurant was nice and the bathrooms were really good. The waitress was very nice throughout the entire dinner. read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Mother's Day Brunch at the Westin/Small Batch Kitchen was wonderful. The Small Batch restaurant is just off the lobby of the Westin, but when checking in for our reservation we found out they had set up the Mother's Day Brunch Buffet in one of their ballrooms. There was a second podium near the ballroom and they had roses for all the ladies. The room was well set and decorated, with pink napkins and a name card at each table for our reservation. This was a full buffet and well worth the $$ for the occasion. A full breakfast buffet, along with pastries and an omelet station. Then a carving station with Smithfield ham and roast turkey. An additional buffet was set up with hot main course items like vegetables, chicken, salmon, rice, and more. One final station had several really nice dessert items as well. We appreciated the set up of all the buffet areas as they were in different areas of the room allowing for all parties to access what they wanted. There was no crowding or lines for the buffet. Overall, a wonderful atmosphere for the occasion! read more

Okay we are back for breakfast. Sat down at 10:05am. It is now 10:50am. We ordered as soon as we sat down. I did not expect to wait this long. Yes I'm hungry. I just took one of those little jam packages, opened and ate it. Food finally came. Although they forgot spouse's side of bacon. I strongly discourage anyone going out of their way to eat here. My eggs Benedict was super salted. Too much so. And understand I am a person who will eat the salt right from the shaker. Clearly not a good place for me. Server never once came over to verify we were happy and had our food. Not until we sat waiting for 30 minutes. Spouse did tell front desk and manager will be told of the poor service. read more

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I had the pleasure of dining here for dinner on Saturday and breakfast on the following Sunday. Dinner was great - honey siracha wings with fries and the cheeseburger. Breakfast was OK, but it was missing something. Perhaps the seasonings ... But the service was pleasant on both dining experiences. I really enjoyed the bartender on Saturday night, Raymond. He was super helpful in helping us choose a meal. And his bartending skills were on point. The bar scene was nice. TV's all around the seating at the bar was spacious. The restaurant also features a lounge area, very nice! Other than us, persons were dining alone at the bar, but casually were interacting with each other. A few guests were in groups of 6+ enjoying themselves on the wrap around couches. It was just a nice vibe throughout the night. If you are in the area, this can be a great night for a couple or just to check out the scene. This restaurant is located inside of the Westin Richmond. Have fun and enjoy life :) read more

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Great restaurant inside the Westin. Very clean, neat and nicely decorated. Great service. Wine list sucked. But the chicken noodle soup and cheeseburgers were great. read more

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Greek yogurt and fresh cut fruit ($9) - I really liked the strawberries and blueberries. The granola was good. The Greek yogurt was disappointing - it was extremely chunky. I ended up not eating any of the Greek yogurt. For $9, I expected the quality to be a little higher. read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I don't leave reviews lightly, but the service provided by Dalton tonight, combined with an amazing mid-rare burger warrants a note being added. From the beginning to the end, service was phenomenal. Dalton was the sole server on the floor, yet every table was met with a smile and impecable service. No one was left waiting or unchecked for my entire visit. He served with a smile and had recommendations that were top notch. When a bartender is able to serve as flawlessly as someone highly trained in front of house without missing a beat, that speaks to their true character. What a pleasure it was to eat at Small Batch tonight! read more

I don't take pleasure in giving 2 star reviews, but this place left me no choice. The service was pathetic, almost non-existent. Took forever for the coffee and food to come out, had to speak with multiple waiters/waitresses to get our food. Sure, they were definitely understaffed, but we waited for over an hour to get our food, which is unacceptable. I know that they say things are slower in the South, but this was next level. Had a person in our group physically get up and search for a staff member to find out what was going on. Once I received my food, it was fine. Had an egg white and spinach omelette along with a cup of fruit. Fruit was fresh and omelette was cooked correctly, but just can't get over how long it took. I got places to be. That's time I can't get back. Small Batch Local Kitchen - get your act together, you could do better! read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - Egg White Omelet - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food here is delicious. The beet salad and roasted brussels sprouts want to die for.

After a 10 hour drive I was ready for some dinner. I didn't want to get back in the car again so we opted for the restaurant in our hotel. Hotel restaurants can vary a lot from the abysmal to in some cities 4 star restaurants. I did not read any review before eating here. I was very pleasantly surprised at how good it was . The menu is small but diverse. I took a change on the Garden Gnocchi . It was superb. The gnocchi were properly cooked and tender . The corn puree and the rest of the dish were perfect. . My wife dad the charcuterie board which was substantial for the price. The meats were excellent but I have to call out the cheeses. The were different and very flavorful. This was a thought out combination and not just a haphazard combination of mediocre meats and cheese. We stay at the bar and our bartender was excellent . Food service was punctual . Wines were reasonable and a good size pour. . The restaurant has well spaced tables and a comfortable bar. This is a way above average for a hotel restaurant and worth a trip on its own read more

Nice decor, clean and convenient (if you're staying at the Westin). Couldn't be bothered to serve granola, yogurt and a bagel @ 12:30 pm (breakfast service over). Service was slow even with only a few people in the restaurant read more

A hidden gem amazing food, wonderful chef, friendly service!! Great for date night or dinner with friends, you will not be disappointed... the food is absolutely delicious . This is an affordable restaurant with professional Chef made dishes, the menu is well thought and you can tell the Chef has put his personal stamp on these dishes! They are adhering to all Covid-19 cleaning standards and safety guidelines. I was pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem and happy to support a local business read more

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We've been to small batch several times and has never been disappointed, it's my mom's favorite restaurant. She picked it for New Year's Eve, Mother's Day and most recently her birthday. We always get the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer which are always perfectly cooked and have a deliciously sweet honey drizzle. I've had both the salmon and the crab cakes as an entree. The salmon has a slightly sweet glaze, never tastes fishy and is perfectly portioned so you don't feel miserable after the meal. The crab cakes are big with very little filling and a spicy remoulade. I had to take leftovers home from that meal. They were out of chicken wings last time we were there but I recommend them. I like the sriracha sauce best but all three options are really good. My boyfriend opted for the vegan dinner, fried tofu, he's had it before and it's one of his favorites. My mom likes the Reuben and the salmon and the cheese burger and the crab cakes and the cheesecake.... One other great selling point is they source food locally, which is something I look for in restaurants we visit frequently. They also change the menu with the seasons so you always get the freshest seasonal selection of fruits and vegetables. read more

Fantastic restaurant you wouldn't think you would find in a hotel. Food was excellent with service to match. Raymond was the consummate host. I will be back in three weeks on business and I plan to dine here again. read more

As Mr. RVA pulled up to the Westin Hotel and Resort in Richmond, VA., and let "Really Love" by D'Angelo escape from the car windows, excitement filled the night's sky. Within five paces of entering the lobby, Chef John Papa greeted me with a welcoming smile and handshake. "This is certainly going to be a great night," I thought, as I was lead to the space set up for your's truly. So many meanings of the restaurant's name circulated through my mind as I asked Chef J, how he engineered the idea. "Rodock, what it means to cook is to care deeply for the people you are preparing for." My thought; amazingly handcrafted cuisines highlighting local Virginian farms and vendors. This sentiment, this driving thought, is evident in each detail one sees and every bite one takes. Hues of mahogany, green foliage, and the aroma of fresh sage, captivated the senses as I took in the atmosphere. Ladies and Gentlemen of Discovering RVA, it is my honor to present to you, pt.3 of "The Hotel Series," Small Batch - Local Kitchen. @smallbatchrva . Appetizer- Togarashi Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls starring Autumn Olives Farm's famed Pork, fresh Micro Spring Salad & Black Garlic Aioli. . Entree- Seven Hills Beef Short Rib with a savory Legend Brown Ale and Vidalia Onion Glace de Veau, Boursin Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes & complimented by Rainbow Malibu Carrots. . Wine Pairing- a glass of 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer, Knights Valley, Sonoma, CA. . Dessert- Pisa'chia Olive oil Cake with a scoop of Charm School's Tigertail lce Cream (Orange lce Cream with Anise Caramel) as the plate was laced with Molasses Cookie Crumbles and garnished with Mint Leaves. . Jessica- Thank you so much for your service and hospitality. . Chef John B. Papa- My Goodness! For an experience of this magnitude, I wish Instagram would give me way more characters than the set parameters. A MENU CRAFTED FOR DISCOVERING RVA? WHAT?! Everything was certainly of a stellar degree! Cheers to a Humble and Gracious Man! To you Chef! . #discoveringrva . #804 #va #virginia #rva #richmond #richmondva #rvadine #rvaeats #Rvafood #food #foodies #foodshare #foodstagram #lifestyle #foodblog #delicious read more

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Googled: "Richmond restaurants patio" Phoned the restaurant: "Hello. Do you have a patio?" Restaurant employee: "yes" "Is it open tonight?" Employee: "yes" "Do you need a reservation?" Employee: "no" "Super. We will be right there." That's when we were told the patio is not part of the restaurant. It's a courtyard of the hotel. No tables or food service available there. read more

Vegetarian and gluten free? I helped the restaurant create a tasty, substantive meal option for you. The bottom line: Being insistent with the restaurant to accommodate my dietary restrictions = I helped them create a new tasty salad: a Portabella Mushroom Asian Noodle Salad. It's not on the menu yet, but hopefully will be. Read more about the salad ingredients in my experience below! Thanks to my server Dawn for making this tasty meal happen. The Details I am traveling for work. Hotel restaurants are notorious for not having food that meets people's dietary restrictions. At face value and with initial questions, this restaurant seemed to be like all hotel restaurants - Butternut squash soup made with chicken broth, salads with non-substantial vegetables, and vegetarian sandwiches with no gluten free bread option. When I initially shared my dietary restrictions, my server Dawn asked the kitchen about alternate food options for me. She even went to find the package of rice noodles to verify they were really gluten-free. Regrettably, the package did not show the noodles were gluten-free. She said to err on the side of safety to try an alternative: gluten-free pasta. The chef offered to boil, then fry the gluten-free spaghetti into Asian crispy noodles. I created a salad with these noodles, mixed greens, Napa cabbage, vegetable ribbons, and grilled pesto Portabella mushrooms. The salad came with sherry shallot vinaigrette dressing. The food was made with concern, served with a smile, And tasted amazing. The pesto mushrooms work well with the Asian-themed ingredients, and paired well with the sherry shallot vinaigrette. I don't remember the last time I had a meal at a hotel that tasted this good! While the salad is not on the menu, all of the ingredients are in other menu items. I recommend calling ahead to make sure they have gluten-free pasta to use for the noodles. Hopefully by the time you read this review and call the restaurant, the salad will be a regular item on their menu. read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - Portabella Mushroom Asian Noodle salad. Read my review for the ingredients and how to get this! - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Breakfast here was really, really good! Too bad I was alone and couldn't eat everything. The good thing is that I had 50% off all meals because I'm an spg member and get a starhot rate from my sister. The only issue was that my waffle was a bit undercooked and it was very cold in the place so the food got cold rather quickly. read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - Breakfast was really good! - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Beautiful restaurant in the Westin Richmond Hotel. This place was extremely well-designed. Dark woods, big picture windows, nice furniture. Service at breakfast was attentive and efficient, and the food was delicious. We had: a bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon, a Belgian waffle and whole grain-flaxseed pancakes with bananas and blueberries. The latter was the standout, although the flax seeds do have a unique taste that not everyone would appreciate. The side of Virginia country ham was truly outstanding, That stuff is really an artisanal product that can stand proudly alongside prosciutto and Spanish hams. By all means have breakfast here - for a hotel it is quite reasonably priced! read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was at a coffee shop level at best....we had a reservation for Thanksgiving and were seated at a table with crumbs apparently left from the night before. Never asked us if we wanted a cocktail. When we tried to order one of their signature cocktails, we were told they were out. Food came out of the kitchen cool. Our deserts were again less than average. They wanted us to keep our forks for desert. We asked for desert forks and were told they didn't have any...so we got regular forks ( not a big deal). Service was probably some of the most lacking i have ever seen. This place is a coffee shop at best. $140 for 2 with less than cracker barrel quality read more

Located inside the Westin Hotel Richmond Virginia, service was good- hummus was a good value for the money, would pass on the meatballs and pasta the price. Meatballs were cold, pasta too chewy . read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - Hummus/pita appetizer - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Love this place!! Always eat here when we stay on the road. Good food and good service.

Good breakfast. Friendly service and staff. Nice ambience in a comfortable classy environment. Kind of pricey for what it is, but the convenience of being in the hotel makes up for the slight increase in price. Recommended for breakfast, I haven't eaten dinner or lunch here but I would like to! read more

Small Batch Local Kitchen - Two egg breakfast - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

For being in such an excellent hotel the customer service in this restaurant is horrible. There's absolutely no sense of urgency what so ever ! The food is good. That's about it. read more

Looks very classy. Servers are friendly. Like most hotel restaurants, the prices are a little high. I stopped by for a quick breakfast, and was impressed with the choices. Unfortunately, my food was served in a dirty plate. I didn't have time to send it back. When I encountered hair in my food, I gave up on the meal (and the restaurant) entirely. It appears as though they have some quality/cleanliness challenges. read more

Service by Omer was fast, friendly and efficient. I had the blackened beef tenderloin, crab cake, asparagus, and mash with caramelized onion ($30) accompanied by a nice Cab ($7). All were well prepared and presented. Definitely a step or three above standard hotel restaurant fare. I had thought about leaving the hotel and going downtown to hunt for a nice meal and I'm glad I was lazy. Anywhere I had gone would have had a hard time competing with that meal. All of the flavors were spot on and complementary. The portions were surprisingly abundant. The only drawback was not within control of the restaurant. A family with unruly kids and a belief that those dining around them were as enthralled with the constant squealing as they were. They were only slightly below the threshold which would have required management intervention. In all a very nice experience. read more

Just finished a fantastic steak dinner ribeye with finger potatoes, broccoli, roasted grilled tomatoes, and bread with roasted tomatoes butter. The steak was well prepared and seasoned just right, the broccoli needed a touch of salt, and the finger potatoes were great. We also ordered crab cakes and those were perfect lump crab & served with asparagus, mashed potatoes, and a mango salsa-very good. In addition, ordered the flash burger-OMG, the patty was about 1/3 to 1/2 pound with a fried egg, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes-outstanding. The only issue here is the service was very slow and not as attentive as I expect. The server was friendly and made a few rounds-I just expected more for this type of restaurant. The food gets 4 stars and service 3 stars. read more

This is a lovely restaurant at the Westin at Richmond. I stayed there for a conference. Great food. I love the breakfast. I had the simple American fare. Bacon, eggs, very good coffee. Excellent service. Obtw.....room service is awesome as well. Had a great bacon cheeseburger. read more

Great hotel, terrible restaurant and lounge. The bartender was rude in the evening and the breakfast was slow and unappealing in the morning. Both places were comically overpriced. Even the kids noticed that the restaurant charged $3 for an apple when they were free in the lobby. Avoid this place. read more

Worst service ever in Westin hotel! The waitress was very rude and unprofessional. If you are around this area, there is a much better Mexican place nearby, within 5min walking distance. read more

I wasn't sure what I wanted so I asked the bar tender. He highly recommended the Mussels Diabolo - wow!!!! So SO good!!!!!! I also had a ceaser side salad. It was okay (a little to lightly dressed) and the bar tender caught that I didn't love the dish and sent it back on my behalf to have it corrected. Needless to say they nailed it. So happy I decided to "eat in" tonight. read more

We went for Christmas lunch. The food was very good but the service was terribly slow and inattentive. Surprising since we had reservations and they weren't full with customers. We repeatedly had to ask for drink refills, waited a long time between courses etc. and we weren't the only ones. It was Christmas and we didn't want to make a big deal but it appeared as though they didn't have enough staff. read more