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    The Emerald Lounge

    4.3 (64 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Emily S.

    Emerald Lounge is such a ... gem (no pun intended). This spot brings the gorgeous tropical vibes, the fancy beverages, and some small bites. The drinks are on the pricey side but they do have a revamped happy hour menu with some great deals. The food is only slightly above average IMO, but some of the menu items are super unique and creative. While I love visiting this cutie spot year round, I always appreciate their holiday and seasonal popup bar themes!

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    Isabel H.

    This cocktail lounge is such a cute place to grab drinks with friends! They have an extensive cocktail menu along with some bites. They have a happy hour that runs from 4 to 7 Monday through Friday, with some of the less fancy cocktails going for $10. I would recommend making a reservation: we were quoted a 30-45 min wait for a party of 4 on a Friday night, though we were lucky and it ended up being closer to 10-15 min. We shared the fried chicken sandwich, pork belly tacos, and fried tomato tacos. The chicken sandwich was delicious, and the fries hit the spot. The appetizer style fries come with this delicious aioli that I love. The pork taco was so delicious, though the fried green tomato taco was somewhat disappointing, and I wish it were more flavorful. We all loved all the cocktails we got so you really can't go wrong!

    Mehrin I.

    Great creative cocktails, super cool ambiance, friendly service - my favorite spot to visit while in Richmond!

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    Esme H.

    Service was amazing, hostess worked so fast to get my party a table without a reservation! The ambience is perfect and SO cute! The drinks are AMAZING and strong. Most importantly the drinks come is very cute glasses and they add the cutest decorations (umbrellas, flowers, fruits). The double barrel winchester came is a large shell glass and was amazing. Will definitely be back. Some of the best service I've ever had.

    Monica L.

    Emerald Lounge is the place I love showing off whenever friends or family come to visit me in Richmond. It's got such an amazing vibe--moody and cozy in the best way, but also a tiki bar. The drinks are top-notch, the prices are super reasonable, and the snacks hit the spot. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which just adds to the experience. Whether I'm catching up with someone or just unwinding, this is hands-down one of my favorite places in the city. I honestly just love this place so much.

    Kathleen D.

    I've been to Emerald Lounge twice so far, both for seasonal pop-up events. My first visit was last December for Sippin' Santa (it's back now!). It was really cute and the drinks were *so* strong. The wait time to get in wasn't terribly long. I also loved my little summery Santa mug. More recently, I visited for La Cueva earlier this month with a group of eight. They really only have one table available for large parties and they weren't accepting reservations, so we waited probably about 45 minutes. It could've been way worse, and the host kept us in the loop about the status of the party before us. I had a jumbo empanada in addition to two drinks. I enjoyed everything I ordered and the decor was spot on. I wouldn't hesitate to return in the future. Maybe sometime even just for their regular vibe.

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    Brandi I.

    I recently went to the Emerald Lounge for their holiday pop-up, Sippin' Santa, and I had the most wonderful time! The decor was absolutely incredible throughout the bar and I loved all of the holiday themed cocktails! We got the Sippin Santa and the Jingle Bird, and both were absolutely delicious! I highly recommend checking out this spot over the holidays!

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    Connie T.

    *Specifically reviewing the Sippin' Santa pop-up* We went on a Friday night at 7:30pm and waited in line outside for 1.5 hours for a party of two. They advertise themselves as first come first serve but there were several parties that were able to cut the line due to somehow having reservations. Because of this, there was no correlation between parties leaving and parties entering, and also empty tables at times. It was a fun holiday experience once we made it in though. We tried about half the drink menu and our favorite drinks by far were the holiday on ice and the grasshopper. They have a food menu as well. We weren't fans of the meatballs as the coconut flavor was pretty overwhelming. Overall I'd return but would definitely try for a weeknight instead.

    Hanna H.

    I enjoyed my time at the Emerald Lounge. The hostess seemed friendly and they had a spot for us even though the restaurant was pretty packed. There was a wide variety of unique cocktails, but I honestly just wanted an espresso martini which they were able to make! Drinks came out quick and were of excellent quality. The atmosphere was crafted to perfection. Everything from lighting, wallpaper, to music were detailed to create a nice vibe. Service was okay. Our waiter stopped by to say hi and was pretty friendly, but never came back. We had to flag him down every time we wanted to place an order or pay out. That said I'd absolutely come back to Emerald Lounge as I had a really nice experience!

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    Lena M.

    I adore anything created by the minds behind The Jasper. My partner and I came to The Emerald Lounge to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated at a cute lounge chair by the entrance. This gave us a wonderful view for people watching. I loved the decor here. The small aquarium has a peek into Slurp next door. It feels like a chic underwater photoshoot here. The interior design is really cool. There are a lot of seats at the bar available and a good amount of booths. There are outdoor seating options too. This spot does have a lot of tiki drink options, but there is variety. They can make you a cocktail not on the menu if you want. Our server was kind and attentive. I adore that they offer Happy Hour every day 5-7pm. I got a delightfully delicious mojito and my partner got their daiquiri. We also got their shrimp ceviche (which I devoured because it was so yummy). I highly recommend getting the ceviche if you want something to eat.

    Lauren M.

    This was a pretty good adventure. For once, I wasn't in the mood for food (we'd had a delicious dinner at Blue Atlas) and I just went for drinks. The spot is pretty picturesque on a warm summer night, so snap that selfie! Attn: RUM fans, you will love this place! I'm more of a gin girly, so I made my own drink and they killed it, but I bet rum lovers will have an even better time, as that seems to be their specialty. I find the space is one you'll want to come back to again and again. I like that it's tucked away and set apart that makes it feel like a hidden gem. We actually met Kelvin Harrison, Jr. (Chevalier) while we were there and it didn't seem he wanted to hide in the shadows, so I'd say this spot is a winner!

    Tori S.

    Emerald lounge has a classy, modern vibe with inventive cocktails and fantastic staff. I would recommend this place for date night, drinks with friends, or a private event.

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    Claudia M.

    We went there for a date night and were very surprised. We had heard the drinks were great but wasn't sure about the food. I will say, we loved everything we got! It had great flavors and wasn't too rich. The drinks were unique but delicious as well. If I had to pick a favorite out of everything it would be the fried dumplings, crispy outside and juicy inside with a kimchi aioli! The service was good as well, took just a few minutes to get served but after that drinks and food flowed quickly.

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    Drinks are good! Love the apps they offer as well. Staff is always very attentive and kind. The general vibe inside is also really nice.

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    The Roosevelt in Richmond has the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to slow down and settle in…read morefor a while. The lighting is soft, the decor leans into classic old southern, and the whole space feels warm and lived in without trying too hard. The bar is also genuinely pretty and worth a look even if you're just passing through to your table. The service was friendly and inviting without being overbearing. We started with some incredible cocktails before diving into a round of small plates, and honestly the small plates alone could have made for a great meal. The cornbread was delicious, slightly sweet and exactly what you want to kick things off. The fried green tomatoes were a standout and not prepared the way you might expect. Instead of the typical flat slices, they were chopped into smaller pieces and coated in what seemed like a light, puffy beer batter or something like that. The real star of that dish was the Old Bay hollandaise served alongside it, which was incredible. We also had the BBQ spiced chicken wings, which were deeply flavorful without leaning too hard on heat, and the Alabama white sauce they came with was outstanding. For entrees we went with the fried catfish and the ramp stuffed chicken, both of which were excellent. Neither dish disappointed, and both felt thoughtful and well executed. We finished with the Cheerwine cake, which ended up being the biggest surprise of the night. The cake itself had a dense, almost Jiffy cornbread flavor to it, and the icing tasted like a cream cheese base with a subtle but distinct Cheerwine flavor running through it. It sounds like an odd combination on paper but it worked really well. The Roosevelt is the kind of place that earns a return visit, and I'm already looking forward to working through more of their menu.

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

    This was my 2nd visit to Lillie Pearl at their new location at 305 Brook Road. I absolutely love…read morethe new location. The decor and the ambiance are invigorating & soul soothing concurrently. On both occasions I ate in the upstairs dining area & I really enjoyed being able to look out their windows & observe the hustle & bustles of Broad Street while dining. The music that played in the background while we dined was the perfect aural companion to a down home Southern cuisine centered meal. As you know, I love when the music in the restaurant compliments the cuisine & Lillie Pearl's playlist is top notch. During our dining time, we ordered their Smoked Wings as our appetizer. The wings were perfectly seasoned & visually appealing. However, I found them to be a bit dry & overcooked for my taste. My dining companion, however, had no problem with the wings texture. She enjoyed them very much. For my main meal, I ordered their Wild Game Burger[a mixture of Waygu Beef, Bison & Wild Boar] with a side order of Fries. The burger was cooked perfectly. It was well seasoned & juicy. The fries were delicious. They were crispy and also perfectly seasoned. I could have eaten a whole plate of just the fries alone. I ordered a cocktail to complement my meal, the Sweetest Thing. It was bright, crisp & a perfect drink for my food. As for Customer Service, Our server was courteous & attentive & knowledgeable about any menu changes we needed to be aware of. Also of note for me was that I had a reservation I needed to change to an earlier time slot & the staff was able to accommodate my request expediently. I also appreciated the fact that they informed me in advance that they were still on the Lunch menu & not dinner as my initial reservations had requested. I find that type of honesty & transparency refreshing & is definitely one of the reasons I will ALWAYS be a loyal Lillie Pearl customer.

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