Cancel

Open app

Search

The Stables

4.5 (238 reviews)
Closed • Closed
Updated over 3 months ago

The Stables Photos

Business Info

THE STABLES ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Romantic
Intimate
Trendy

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - The Stables

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Catch of the day
DeeAnn G.

This place is excellent! High end, but worth the splurge! Nice atmosphere, great cocktails, awesome service! The food was amazing! Will be back! A neighborhood gem!

Ribeye
Rachel D.

Another exceptional dinner at the Stables! Ribeye and cavatelli were delicious, so were the drinks. 5/5 .

Daniel S.

Without a doubt, this was one of the best dining experiences I've had in RVA. From the food to the service everything was top notch and I left full and with no complaints. Our visit was on a weekday evening without a reservation and we were able to be seated at a table right away. While the restaurant did fill up, the bar had openings throughout the evening had we come later and the space never grew too loud where it became a problem to talk to whoever you were dining with. The food itself was outstanding with some standouts being the chilled spring peas which was both light and refreshing and the pork chop which was cooked perfectly and very filling. Service was great, with wait staff who were attentive without being overbearing. Their recommendations demonstrated their understanding of the menu and ensured we had a great evening. Most entrees were in the $30-$40 range, and while this is on the more expensive side for the area I didn't leave feeling like I had overpaid for the quality, service, and experience we had. I will certainly be back again.

Pork shank

The pork shank was phenomenal - fell right off the bone. Their service was incredible, even the music was great. Can't recommend this place enough.

Scallops with sunchoke gnocchi and lobster cream
Meredith B.

An absolutely lovely valentines dinner. And actually, as someone who works nights, the fact they open at 430 meant we got in a scootch early which is good for me since I'm sort of starving when I get up. Now, I will admit we were a Little disappointed the regular menu was off the table but on the other hand, the sparse choices for it solved my occasional menu-decision-paralysis. The specialty menu was definitely designed to prepare and move quickly (salad, soup, scallops, etc) but it was done beautifully and neither of us left hungry, that is certain! The staff was very sweet and helpful, the cocktails (both on menu and a 'make me something interesting ') were lovely, and the location - a Bit off the main dragon Cary street- makes it easier to park, even. The only thing I would fuss about is the weather was too chilly to leave the front door open and I was kinda cold even after it was closed again. I particularly recommend the Pear of aces drink (tequila and pear) as being delightfully refreshing, and if they still offer it later on, the lamb chops with mushrooms and parmesan grits with onion soubise as being basically flawless.

Fennel and Pepper encrusted Ribeye

The Stables is a vibe! Great place for a date or special occasion. I love the mood lighting! Everything put on our table was perfect. The food is next level! Parsnip ice cream. Who knew?? Service was spot on! Our server, Olivia, was amazing. Somehow she knew what we needed every time without us even asking. Ask for her by name if she's there! You won't be let down. 10 out of 10!

Tender filet cooked perfectly with asparagus and Yukon gold potatoes enough for 2 people to share.
Harvey H.

My first visit to The Stable and it was definitely worth the trip. It's a small storefront in a residential area and reservations are needed but once you're seated the experience begins. Friendly knowledgeable servers guide your decisions and the chefs are well seasoned in preparing these wonderful victuals. When you go, parking is available in the rear or on the street. Full bar with premium spirits. Bring your appetite and don't be afraid to share.

Tansu B.

Amazing restaurant, hidden gem. They cook the food in front of you. Friendly staff. You must try!

Harissa Salmon

Crab and artichoke dip: cheesy with big lumps of crab, bread was perfectly toasted not too hard Bone in pork rib chop: my friend said it was tender and cooked perfectly, the sauce was oniony and complimented the pork well Harissa glazed salmon: 10/10 the salmon was crispy on top and cooked perfectly on the inside, salmon was flaky and soft, the cucumber mix was lemony and fresh, the feta was salty and a little sour in a good way and complimented the salmon well

Pork chop

Excellent food, attentive staff, great atmosphere. We will definitely come back. My girlfriend and I came here for a date night to celebrate 6 months together and The Stables did not disappoint.

Duck
Erin R.

One of the most solid (and expensive) restaurants in the museum district. This place has always been one of my favorites. The staff is always amazing and attentive. The food and drinks are also fantastic. One of my favorite date night spots. Highly recommend the duck if they have it on the menu!

Horse

See all

Reviews are largely positive. Diners consistently praise the creative, flavorful food, attentive, friendly service, cozy, intimate atmosphere, and quality cocktails and wine.

Read the full review summary in the app

Photo of S W.
0
18
3

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of C C.
0
99
1

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of LeAn H.
235
641
3769

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

biz casual atmosphere. everything was tasty. nice presentations. small portions. dinner for 2 ran around $200.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Tara L.
3765
1241
3974

9 years ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Steven G.

Steven G.

Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you again!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Karlyn W.
15
399
1080

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Tara G.
4
19
16

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Kim V.
15
22
0

3 years ago

Love the menu, service is friendly and knowledgeable. Great ambiance. I'll be returning!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Fun. Kitchy. Good food. Great service. Ambiance is ok. Bathroom is lacking. Parking in back

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Terry T.
171
161
39

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Amber Y.
131
18
32

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 2 of 6

Ask the Community - The Stables

Am I reading that masks are not required, and employees do not wear masks either?

I was pretty sure staff was wearing them when I went about 6 weeks ago. Patrons were not... then again you're there to eat and drink. 🤷‍♀️

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

You might also consider

The Emerald Lounge - Bar Area!

The Emerald Lounge

4.3(69 reviews)
3.7 mi•Church Hill
•$$

My date and I had never been here before and had the most amazing experience. The drinks? 10/10…read more.. the service 10/10... the ambiance? 20/10!! The patio outside was really cute and cozy, the various seating areas is really great because you get a different feel from different angles. Our server recommended a Mexican lager.. it was SO GOOD! Try the lager!! My only gripe, the downtempo music changed to club music around 12am and got much louder. My date and I had to raise our voices to continue our conversation, we wanted to take our drinks outside but were told the patio closes at 11 :( We got lucky as the crowd was really thin but most weekends our server said it gets packed.. it's such a small place, I can't imagine what it would be like with 100 people inside!!

Not sure what this place thinks they are but it's not a 2026 customer service award contestant…read more Open the door for an elderly couple to leave and was literally yelled at to close the door, like the hostess almost physically accosted me to close the door. Yes, it's hot outside but c'mon, will the entire clientale die within 30 seconds of heatstroke? Fine, no worries, let it pass, walk in just wanting to grab a quick drink at the bar, AGAIN, accosted by the hostess that DEMANDS that I go back to her command center to talk to her, whereupon she really happily informs me that I can't even stand at the bar to have a drink and she would reluctantly put me on the bar waiting list which would be a minimum of one and a half hours... to grab a drink at the bar. tldr; AVOID unless of course, you love being judged at a low rent tiki bar...

Photos
The Emerald Lounge - It's Electric - be careful, it is strong!

It's Electric - be careful, it is strong!

The Emerald Lounge - Inside

Inside

The Emerald Lounge - Spring Fling

See all

Spring Fling

Harry's at Hofheimer - Variety of Small Plates

Harry's at Hofheimer

4.3(129 reviews)
0.6 mi•Scott's Addition
Women-owned & operated
Rooftop seating

UPDATE: I'm updating my original one-star review to five stars…read more Our first visit was unfortunately a mess. Service on the rooftop was extremely slow, several menu items were unavailable, our order was incorrect, and the overall experience fell far short of expectations. To their credit, management reached out, listened to the feedback, and invited our group back to give them another chance. I'm very glad we did. This time we dined in the downstairs dining room, which has a beautiful moody-chic library atmosphere that immediately sets the tone for a great meal. Our server, Sophie, was friendly, attentive, efficient, and everything service should be. The cocktails were all scrumptious and served in beautiful glassware. We started with the short rib and mac-and-cheese egg rolls, which were delicious. For entrees, our group ordered the Greek grain bowl, shrimp and grits, banh mi, Cobb salad, and Caesar salad. The Greek grain bowl was enormous--I gave it my best effort and still took home nearly a third of it. More importantly, every dish was excellent. No notes to give. Everything was top-notch. What impressed me most wasn't that the restaurant had a bad night the first time around. Every restaurant can have an off day. What impressed me was how seriously the feedback was taken and how dramatically different the second experience was. Manager Charlie Illes stopped by our table during the visit and played a major role in turning things around for us. The difference between our first and second visits was night and day. Harry's earned this revised review through accountability, hospitality, and execution. I'll absolutely be back based on this experience.

Usually really like this place but going on a Tuesday was not as much fun. There were not any…read morespecials and while service was friendly it was kinda slow- we were upstairs so not sure if that was part of the problem or that they had another event going on. Parking is always a challenge here but on a nice summer evening the walk is not too For cocktails we got a watermelon basil margarita and an upper east side. I really enjoyed the margarita but not sure I tasted much watermelon . No complaints about the upper east side- a solid bourbon drink. We always get the shrimp oreganata for an appetizer and it was very good, but the bread did not seem very fresh and there was certainly not enough of it. We were told we would get more, but we never got it. I did enjoy my apricot spinach salad with salmon, but my husband and my friend weren't super impressed with garlic and thyme, butter salmon. Just not enough flavor.

Photos
Harry's at Hofheimer - Book shelves, bar area, and front decor

Book shelves, bar area, and front decor

Harry's at Hofheimer - Burger and Frites

Burger and Frites

Harry's at Hofheimer - Craft cocktails

See all

Craft cocktails

Lillie Pearl - Dads Breakfast Sandwich

Lillie Pearl

4.4(781 reviews)
2.1 mi•Jackson Ward, Downtown
•$$

Went here when I was in Richmond. Our waitress was amazing. I wish I could remember her name…read more She answered a lot of questions and was very knowledgeable. The chef even made adaptations in my meal to make it vegan. The cauliflower steaks with rice were amazing. The spices were just right and had a good amount of heat. It was very busy but service was fast and friendly. There is upstairs and downstairs seating and the historical pictures on the walls are so interesting and look at.

We came on a Thursday night, around 8:15 pm. Parking here is usually a nightmare, but we managed to…read morefind a spot within a half block. Our server was helpful and indulged a few questions we had about the menu. If I remember his name, I'll add it later. The energy here exudes soul food, including the soundtrack playing over the speakers. If you like Michael Jackson, which we do, you'll appreciate the vibe. I tried the bone-in pork chop within Hoppin' Johns (rice and beans), and my partner had the Fried Chicken with macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes. She said her meal was fantastic, and I tried some of the mac and cheese; it was excellent. My pork chop was much better than the one I tried at the sister location in Short Pump. However, there were so many onions that I spent a lot of time painstakingly sorting those out with my fork. The meal was delicious, but the amount of onions certainly soured my experience. This is our second time here, and while I'm glad I tried the pork chop, I think I'll try something less oniony next time. I recommend Lillie Pearl to anyone who likes a well-curated southern food menu. The new location is beautifully decorated and would provide amazing photo opportunities for anyone planning to have an event here.

Photos
Lillie Pearl - Top floor decor and portrait wall

Top floor decor and portrait wall

Lillie Pearl - Roasted Heirloom Baby Carrots Dinner

Roasted Heirloom Baby Carrots Dinner

Lillie Pearl - First floor dining

See all

First floor dining

The Stables - newamerican - Updated November 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...