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    The Roosevelt

    4.3 (665 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Fried chicken Tuesdays!
    Stephanie A.

    I've been to The Roosevelt several times and every single time, it's consistent and better than the last. I've included photos of a previous visit and my latest one! The service is fantastic, the food is flavorful and comforting, and the atmosphere has beautiful, rustic southern charm. My husband and I love to go on Tuesdays, as they have a fried chicken special every Tuesday for $12. We usually split that with a salad and some fries, and it's always perfect. In one of the pictures, there is a grilled bok choy Caesar and I can't tell you how fantastic it was. I was extremely skeptical, but it blew my mind and it was vegan! The fried chicken is seasoned perfectly, crunchy, drenched in cornmeal, gluten-free, and insanely delicious!! Go out and try :) huge shout out to their insanely talented executive chef, Chef Leah, who was recently nominated for a James Beard award!!

    Fried Catfish. Seersucker cocktail.
    Kalila W.

    Just had one of my top three meals ive had in Richmond here. The fried catfish! Im generally funny about tomato sauces esp with my seafood but danngggg it was so good- i subbed the rice for grits and that was the right call. Fish was crispy and clean tasting. Im excited to try more of the menu based on that dish. My seersucker cocktail was perfection. Four Roses Bourbon with iced tea, angostura bitters. Couldnt be better.

    Bok choy salad and gumbo
    Lori W.

    Had a lovely dinner here last weekend. The service was incredible. I loved the ambiance of the place, it was great for date night. Cocktails were delicious, and our food was extraordinary! I'd consider it upscale southern food.

    Mussles
    Han V.

    The Roosevelt is undeniably one of the pillars of the Church Hill dining scene. This intimate spot manages to feel both welcoming and elevated, offering a modern Southern dining experience that's warm, thoughtful, and consistently well executed. The space itself has a cozy charm with dim lighting, exposed brick, and a relaxed buzz that makes it perfect for an evening out. Portions are hearty without feeling heavy, and the kitchen really knows how to balance comfort with refinement. The dishes are well prepared, grounded in Southern flavors while still feeling current. The cocktail program is another highlight. The drinks expand beyond the classics without being gimmicky. Service is friendly and attentive in that quietly confident way that makes you feel well taken care of without ever being rushed. The staff knows the menu, offers great recommendations, and maintains a pace that lets you settle in and enjoy the full experience. Overall, The Roosevelt delivers a memorable meal that captures what Richmond does best delicious food with soul, served in a space that feels both neighborhood casual and destination worthy. It is an easy restaurant to recommend and one I would gladly return to anytime.

    Chicken and dumplings
    Shawna M.

    I snagged 9:30 reservations on a Saturday night for my husbands birthday based on a recommendation of a local. We arrived around 8:45 to grab a drink at the bar and I loved their cocktail selection. I started with a G set and added the egg white as I love a craft cocktail with an egg white. It was fruity but not too sweet and quite yummy. I then went with an amaretto sour and added the egg white and it was outstanding. I could have had many many more, but being the responsible adult that I am, I stopped at 2 cocktails. We were seated promptly at 9:30 and we ordered the following: Brisket stuffed peppers Cornbread Brussel sprouts Cesar salad Chicken and dumplings Braised brisket Cheeseburger Banoffee pie The salad was fresh, crisp and lemony. This was excellent imo. The banoffee pie was devoured in just a few bites. It had a great graham cracker crust and a yummy caramel layer that complimented the banana perfectly. The charred greens that came with the brisket could have come in a bowl and I would have put my face in it! Everything else was equally as yummy but those were the standouts for me. This place was cute and the service was great. I really enjoyed this experience and thankful for the recommendation.

    Brisket stuffed peppers
    Jenny H.

    Classy hotel vibe with some rustic touches. Parking not too bad. Might be a short walk up the street. Service was friendly but not warm and fuzzy. Not always super attentive, but nothing too major. For drinks, we ordered the Long Goodbye and the seersucker. I'm always on the lookout for a good bourbon drink but the long goodbye was not for me. The fernet gave an unpleasant minty taste in the back end that did not jibe with the rest of the drink for me. They kindly let me order Sherry's a Dreamer instead and it was fantastic. Earthy yet light and refreshing. My husband enjoyed the Seersucker. It was smooth and not too sweet. For starters we ordered the baby gem Caesar and brisket stuffed peppers; both were visually appealing and tasted great. The brisket was a perfect complement to the jimmy nardello peppers. For entrées we got the fried catfish and butter bastes chicken. I normally never order chicken at a restaurant because it seems so boring and sometimes it's bland, but so glad I took the server's recommendation and ordered this because it was absolutely delicious. Buttery but but not overly heavy or greasy. Hard to describe the delicate flavor but I feel like there had to be some wine or lemon in there to make the jus so light. My husband enjoyed his catfish, but I think he liked my chicken even better lol. Certainly a pricey night out, but we will be back for a special occasion.

    Shishito peppers & pimento cheese
    Nikki J.

    The Roosevelt is an intimate space in church hill. My friend made reservations for an early dinner, which I am glad because I may not have otherwise visited. It was not packed when we arrived, but by the time we left every table & bar seat was taken. Our server was great, and the food was delicious! The flavors of the dishes I had complemented each other so well. I'll definitely return here for another meal.

    Half Rack Pork Ribs
    Craig D.

    (4.15) ~ Very good overall Food & service. Note: Street Parking nearby. DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Barboursville Viognier (VA) = (4) very good white wine ** Coffee = (4) very good FOOD: ** Peppers stuffed w. Brisket = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Banoffee = (4.5) Very Good! ** Cheerwine Cake = (4.25) Very good ** Cornbread = (4) very good ** Baby Gem Caesar = (4) very good ** Tempura Squash = (4) very good ** Double Cheeseburger = (4) very tasty ** French Fries = (4) very good side ** Apple Cider Cheesecake = (4) very good ** Semolina Comeur = (4) very unique savory note * Milk & Cookies = (3.5) good, but could be better...maybe a better Chocolate Chip Cookie & real milk vs. Pistachio;)

    Banoffee pie
    Emma C.

    I thought dinner here was really lovely! The old home the restaurant is in was very cool and it was decorated all up for Christmas when I went. We got some delicious appetizers to start, with the tempura fried delicata squash being the standout dish. The cornbread was fine but I have had better. The mains were excellent too, my scallops were perfectly seared and the grits from sub Rosa were excellent. A fun spot in a cute area of town, I would definitely return!

    side of fries
    Tatyana T.

    possibly one of my new favorite restaurants in richmond! the food was absolutely perfect, had the best combination of flavors, and was quite filling! we really enjoyed the dim lit cozy vibes. the staff was absolutely wonderful! super friendly and very attentive. will absolutely be back! *the pictures don't do the food justice!*

    Cocktails
    Paola B.

    i think if you truly want to capture the heart and soul of richmond and its rich black history, this is the place to be. not only is it led by black-woman chef, (who's up for a james beard award mind you), it continues to be constantly featured as one of the best places to eat. and you can tell why. with a small kitchen and rustic setting, you feel like you're at an aunts house or somewhere you've always known. it is SO cozy, warm, has great drinks, and delicious, southern style food. THIS POT ROAST IS THE SINGLE BEST BITE IVE EVER HAD IN THE ENTIRE CITY OF RICHMOND. i SWEAR by it yall. please come check this place out.

    Main food menu

    Food is excellent as is the service. A bit out of the way but worth the effort. A little noisy. Nice cocktail menu. Wines are a bit limited and i really wish they had more regional wines. Mostly focused on cost of wine, not locality.

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    The chicken wings are delicious, the burger is also delicious, and I love their fries. Cute inside, great for a first date!

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    Great atmosphere, killer old fashioned, loved the filet mignon. Loved the chocolate chip dessert. Definitely worth the trip.

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