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    Thirsty's RVA

    3.6 (47 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Gay Bars
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    Beignets with raspberry cream topping
    Nikki J.

    This bar is a pretty cool place, Cajun/New Orleans style here in RVA. I came here with a group on a Sunday around 1230pm, so we were the only people there. But the waiter greeted us with a smile and took good care of us! The interior is decked out with bourbon street para. I didn't get a drink but I ordered the beignets, which I were told were made in house with a yummy raspberry cream. They were really tasty, a little bit sweeter and not as fluffy as NOLA beignets but good in their own. My friends enjoyed their Nola style drinks as well. I have to come back to try some other dishes and drinks!

    Enjoying our first visit to Thirsty's. Loving the gumbo, homemade pickles, great beer selection and great service.
    Patricia S.

    I enjoyed my first time at Thirsty's so much I had to review. It was Saturday at 6pm and no waiting. The gumbo my neighbor raved about was fantastic. The bourbon grilled chicken po'boy and fries also good. The bread was perfectly crunchy and let the chicken speak for itself. Loved the beer selection. Everyone in my group found something they liked. HAPPY HOUR 3-8! Much more I want to try on this menu. Decor is Mardi Gras theme, nothing fancy. Good acoustics for music and conversation, something missing from many restaurants. I hope this place makes it. Y'all come!

    Ordered a Beyond Beef burger and got this pea/carrot patty

    They have the beyond meat burger and it is so good! The banana foster bread pudding is seriously to die for. The crawfish queso is also delicious. They have great mixed drinks and good prices on beer. Also love that they have board/card games. Love this new LGBTQ-welcoming spot! Missing one star because our orders have been messed up a couple times that we have gone. But everything always tastes delicious and they are quick and patient to change and accommodate any requests *Update* after coming here multiple times and something being amiss with my order I won't be coming back. Today my Beyond Beef burger was not that it all. It was a hopefully vegan patty but just made from peas and carrots.

    Small soda drinks
    Robbie S.

    We found a Groupon to here and were excited to try the Cajun food. We came with the kids but this is more of a bar and not really a good atmosphere for kids. It appeared to be a gay bar but we don't know that it is always that way. There was a pride fest nearby on the same day we went. When we got there, we sat at a table ourselves and only got served when the owner's mom stepped up and helped us. We ordered soda and lemonade for the kids. The soda cups for the adults were the smallest I have ever seen and the lemonade tasted more like sweet and sour mix. We put in order for the food and then waited almost an hour for it even though the restaurant was not packed. The gator bites had too much batter and not enough meat and it was $11 for at most 8 pieces. Also, there was an up charge for this for Happy Hour. Who up charges for Happy Hour!!! The kids enjoyed the non-spicy Mac and cheese. I thought the crab cake platter was good. We didn't enjoy the Cajun pasta and the cost to add chicken and shrimp was too much for what you got. The shrimp were baby shrimp and you only got a little. The service was friendly but just slow.

    Gina S.

    We pass by here all the time and finally decided to give it a try one night. From what I understand, this is a new restaurant in the area! The decorations and details were so fun and it looked like the menus were very intricately made by hand. The waiter was super friendly and thanked us for coming in and invited us to stop back by. The options here are very different from other places I've been to (my boyfriend ordered ALLIGATOR) and they had vegetarian options for me! Super cute and whoever owns this place pays great attention to detail because the small touches were fun and very well done!

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    Cameron the owner is very nice . Nice to be able to hang out with friends. Very much a place for everyone.

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    Kinda divey but lot of fun! Went on a karaoke night and the place was packed! Quick service despite the large crowd.

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    My first visit and it had good vibe with lots of different people which I like. Nice pour drinks!!

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    The Hispanic bartender is horrible. Rude and disrespectful. Pretty sure he was drunk as he was drinking with guest

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    I love the decor. Nice cute place and I'm a big fan of the gator bites. My only complaint was it's not a big menu

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    8 years ago

    Richard is THE BEST! We stumbled into Thirstys for a late lunch and found great food, drinks, cards against humanity, and music.

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    8 years ago

    Best cajun food this side of the bayou!!! Everything is sooo tasty! Staff is excellent also!!

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