I know a good shawarma having lived in Lebanon.. and let me tell you, hands down -- the BEST…read moreshawarma I've had around Richmond. I had a chicken shawarma (double garlic sauce/toum) and my mom got the beef and lamb and we shared a side of seasoned fries.. 12/10 I will definitely be coming back to try other dishes, I believe they have specials on Monday (but please verify with the restaurant or follow them on social media) They only offer take out, no dine-in. Service was very fast. It's a small, cozy spot.. very unassuming and tucked away in the plaza, but the best places are usually hidden gems!

Falafel and fries were amazing and prices were great. Def going to make this one a staple.read more

I ordered the platter with one chicken stick and one shrimp stick. I got the cilantro lime sauce on…read morethe side, with a side of tomato cucumber salad. I really loved both of the skewers; the flavor was amazing. The tomato cucumber salad, though, was a bit soggy for me. It didn't taste super fresh and felt like it may have been sitting out for a while. The color also wasn't as bright as you'd expect if it had been freshly prepared.

Stopped into Sticks in Richmond for the first time and grabbed the salad and rice plate. Super…read morefresh, great flavor, and surprisingly filling. Service was quick and friendly, and the place has a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to enjoy a meal. Definitely a solid first visit.

What a nice surprise. We have lived in the Southside for years and driven by here when we were up…read morethis way but never stopped in. After an event in the Twin Hickory area, we stopped for an early dinner and were greeted and sat almost immediately by friendly staff. The place was mostly full with a lively bunch of patrons and everyone seemed to receive prompt attention, with our being no exception. Bread was brought to the table and our drink orders were taken, we asked a couple of questions about menu items and our server was knowledgeable and answered. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, my husband the lamb chops. When my dish came I was embarrassed as I didn't know it included chicken or broccoli and upon seeing my surprise, the server immediately offered to bring me the dish plain (despite my confirmation that the mistake was my own). The meal was remade quickly at no cost and I was able to enjoy my meal along with my husband. Refills were brought without our needing to ask. The restrooms were equipped and clean. All in all, we learned that we'd been overlooking a great place for too long. The meal was excellent as was the service. We will, of course, be back. :)

The dessert was delish. The food was just ok…read more My chicken piccata was just a really strange piece of chicken. Didn't seem very good quality. The inside was cozy and honesty really cute. The wait staff was great and the owner was really friendly. I will probably give this place a second chance due to that.

The "Best" in Italian & Greek eatery! "Joes Inn on Shields…read moreAve" that's 205 N Shields Ave in the Richmond fan district! Joes is the only place that you can walk in and it's always the same great atmosphere. I started going there in 1989 and it's the place I go when I want Italian. The spaghetti, À la Joe, a huge plate of baked spaghetti with meat sauce with mushrooms covered in melted provolone cheese. It comes on two huge plates stacked on top of each other that is still sizzling when it gets to your old world Italian styled booth. Don't forget to try the "mini" Greek salad w/ anchovies on the side! Get the mini unless you're planning on the whole family eating it! When you step inside of Joes on Shields Ave. you feel like you've stepped back in time to little Italy circa 1920's with a picture of "Joe" in black & white hanging on the far wall as you walk pass the high backed wooden booths you can't help but feel like you're in the right place! That's "Joes Inn" on 205 N. Shields Ave. the best in Italian & Greek eatery!

The food was horrible as well as the service At one point…read morein time Joe's Inn was great. Now they are so bad it needs to be closed down. I gave them 4 separate visits All terribly horrible.

This place punches well above its weight class. There were a couple things that really impressed me…read moretonight. The food first of all was incredible. Some very tender octopus, the fries are perfect for dipping more on that later. And the meatballs were great, but that Caesar salad salad is truly amazing with all of the seasonings and their homemade Caesar dressing. The fact that they make all of their sauces in house, I give a nod to the chef for that because they have some incredible sauces. One of the things that really impressed me was the fact that I ordered the fries and the waitress asked if I wanted the sampler sauces. I was thinking that that was going to be an additional charge, but I was wrong. The sampler was included with the fries and that came with about five or so of their homemade sauces. The Caribbean bean chili was my favorite, but I also enjoyed their ranch and lemon aïoli as well. They were really all great. I just want to give a shout out to pinkies for not nickel and diming the consumer when so many other restaurants and chains do that. I will be back off of that level of Customer Service service alone. I was also very impressed with the portion sizes. When you hear Tapas that typically means high price, low quantity of food. But here I feel like you actually get what you pay for. I was very impressed. A place with amazing food and a good bang for your buck is five stars any day from me. Thank you for an amazing dinner.

Really good Mediterranean food! The food exceeded our expectations. The service was just okay. Here…read moreare some of the pros and cons! The restaurant has ample seating both indoors and outdoors. We dined here twice in one weekend because of convenience and the food being good enough to repeat! We did not have reservations either time, and we were seated right away. There was space for our stroller. The inside of the restaurant is like a big garage, and it's quite loud (but our baby likes the loud noise). Outside, they have big umbrellas to provide some shade. Highlights from the menu include the grilled octopus, caesar salad, meatballs, and desserts (both cheesecake and olive oil cake). The meatballs were so tender and saucy. The octopus was cooked well, and the seasoning was great. The only dish we didn't love was the scallops. The scallops were overwhelmed by the accompanying chorizo in the dish. The server we had the first night was not friendly or warm. It seemed like she did not care to be there. But there were no mistakes or major issues. We enjoyed Pinky's, and it was a good choice for brunch on a busy weekend and for dinner without a reservation. I'd recommend checking it out.

I ordered chicken haneeth. although I tried multiple middle eastern cuisine like that, it was my…read morefirst time experience with this dish which I found very good. It was good in terms of quantity and taste both. I would like to go there back again. They have a lot other things too, I think people would like to try these.

We were really excited to try Beirut Bites since the reviews on Google and Yelp were highly rated…read more The menu was a fairly simple and I appreciated that it wasn't overwhelming. We eat a lot of halal food so we were a bit disappointed in the quality of food that we were served. From my understanding, it seems like a fast casual restaurant where you are seated and your food orders are taken, but they don't serve you drinks. You can purchase soda cans/etc. Given the price, we expected more. The food also took about 20-30 min for our food to come out.

Walked in on a Saturday evening. Got confused at first because when you enter, the place divides…read moreinto left and right. To the left is where you place orders. Menu board that says Habibi Grill but when we asked the owner, he said that they still serve the Afghan cuisine. They have a separate menu for this. The area on the right is the dining area. It was quiet when we had dinner there. Got the lamb shank qabuli which was very tender and served with Qabuli rice and side salad. Lamb kabob was also bursting with flavor but we thought the serving size was small. The falafel plate was very good. Everything was so flavorful and we really enjoyed the food. The owner was very nice. Since we shared the food, we would have appreciated if we were also given an extra plate; nevertheless, we were starving so it was alright. Would definitely come back!

Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5…read moreLocation & parking: 4/5 Location & Parking: Located on a busy street with paid street parking, this restaurant was a little hard to find at first. Although it looks unassuming from outside, it's bright and spacious inside with the lovely aromas greeting you at the door. Ambience: I got seated and placed the order right away. While my order was getting ready in front of me, I had a chance to go around andexplore around. It was a super spacious restaurant with two levels of seating areas. Very bright and surprisingly guarded from the noisy traffic, it was a great spot for a quiet lunch. Food & service: My order of Kebab & fries served with Naan, Tzatziki sauce and Afghani salad was made to order and tasted very juicy and flavorful. Spiced perfectly and the right portion size for 1 person, every bite of the freshly made naan and kabob was perfection. My server was so courteous and attentive and he prepared my food in less than 20 minutes.

This morning I stopped by Brick House Diner for breakfast, and it did not disappoint! I ordered the…read moreFrench toast meal with bacon and added a side of potatoes, and everything was absolutely amazing. It was so good I honestly could've eaten another whole meal! Our server, Ellie, was one of the best servers I've ever had. She was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. The atmosphere was bright, welcoming, and fun, making it a great place to enjoy breakfast with family or friends. I highly recommend checking out Brick House Diner. It's definitely a 6-star experience in my book!

Today was my first visit to the new location and I came away impressed!…read more The ambiance is great. The service is great. The food is great. I'm so relieved that none of those traits got left behind at the old location! There's usually a wait, but they now offer outside tables for waiting or dining. So that's a plus. And it's worth the wait. There's a new bar, so one can sit there and enjoy a drink or a meal. That's nice. There's a new (I don't know what to call it) "dessert deli"? Where all the cakes and pastries are on display and for sale. So that trapped us on our way out. :-) And there's a dedicated door for take-out only, so if you order ahead you don't need to swim upstream of the other waiting diners to get in and grab your food, Here's something really innovative: Their parking lot is on the small side. But they are adjacent to acres of parking in the shopping center. So they run a golf cart in a loop, picking up and dropping off diners who park in the satellite lot. Wow! That's service. The restaurant business is tough. And endless number of ways to fail. But the Brick House Diner is doing everything right! PS: In a time when restaurant prices seem to be out of control, BHD is doing a great job keeping prices as low as they can. For the meal I had, I've paid 10 to 25% more at other, similar venues. So, hats off to BHD for cost control!