Got takeout from here about a year ago and we STILL talk about it. Went again today and dined in…read moreand the food was as delicious as we remembered it, if not even better. The Thai food here SLAPS! The dining area is fairly small, maybe about 10-12 tables, can see it filling up pretty quickly. Our server was super friendly and attentive (forgot her name) and was so nice to our noisy toddler haha. Food came out at pretty good pace and app, entrees and food didn't all come out at the same time which was nice. You HAVE to get their Thai sausage appetizer - If they made this an entree, I would get it every single time. The sausage is perfectly balanced with lean and fat and packed full of Thai flavor and spices. For my entree I got the Thai fried rice with chicken and this portion is HUGE, was able to take some home and easily serve it as another meal. The fried rice was so tasty and fried chicken was perfectly fried and came with a nice sweet and sour sauce too. My wife loved the pad se ew and got to take home her food as well. If this place was closer to us, it would be not good for our wallets. If you want delicious and authentic Thai food, look no further than Yak Yai!

I stopped by YAK YAK Thai for some Thai food and honestly, it was a cute little experience…read more I ordered the crispy chicken fried rice and just had water to drink. The staff was probably my favorite part of the visit. Everyone was really nice and helpful, and they actually took the time to help me decide what to order. I went with medium heat, but if you actually like spicy food, you can definitely go hotter. The medium wasn't very spicy to me at all. The sauce they served on the side was really good, though. The portions are HUGE, which makes the prices feel very reasonable. You could easily share one entrée with another person, and I thought it was a nice touch that they give you little plates specifically for sharing. The restaurant itself is small, but really cute. The decor is definitely doing what it's supposed to do. I loved the look and overall vibe, although the tables are pretty close together and the chairs aren't exactly the most comfortable. It's more of a cute, casual spot than somewhere I'd sit for hours. Parking is the usual Shockoe Bottom/downtown situation... so, you know, good luck on parking at certain times. Overall, I thought the food was good and the portions were great, but the staff and the decor were definitely the highlights of my visit. Overall rating: 9/10 Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Value: 8/10 Parking: Shockoe Bottom. Enough said.

My awesome girlfriend made us a reservation here and kindly requested a seat by the garage…read moredoor....and they did it!!! Literally so nice and cool! Food was fantastic and really made you sit back and wonder "how did I end up in the French countryside and why do I have an urge for a cigarette?" Can't wait to come back!

Great ambience for a night owl or a date. Loved all of our drinks. Although the food was a touched…read moresalty for my taste, it was cooked really well and overall very delicious. Amazing service last night.

They are back!! I am…read moreso happy. I have waited so long and I am grateful that they reopened. This family owned business has the best seafood in Richmond. The staff is so nice and approachable, always welcoming. The food is still good and I now eat eggplant, thanks to them. I will definitely be continuing to visit and order from them. Please note that it is still very limited seating and mainly a carry out.

Back like we never left. So glad to see this mom and pop spot return and to learn that they have…read morepassed it down to the next generation warms my heart. Great food and great community connection The service is personal as they remember their customers and adjust accordingly to your order. This is the place you need to be real soul... Food.

I live for cute and cozy brunch spots and this place didn't disappoint…read more Shoutout to Abigail for taking great care of us during our visit. We were also very pleased to learn about the origins of the place from its hospitable owner-what a great team! To start the brunch experience, we went with traditional mimosas-very nicely poured and refreshing! My mom and I ordered the shrimp frittata and my boyfriend ordered the steak and eggs. The shrimp frittata was delicious! Beautiful presentation but even more beautiful balance of fresh flavors. The potatoes were an added bonus and the fresh pieces of fruits on the side topped off the meal. Might I mentioned that this was a very balanced and filling meal. My boyfriend enjoyed his steak and eggs, and while he felt that the steak was a little small in cut, he was surprisingly full at the end. The bread basket was an added sweet treat to breakfast! Overall, we had a great time.

We went to Henley on Grace in a Saturday morning while visiting our son who lives near VCU. It was…read morenot good. The entire back of the brunch menu you couldn't order because there was something wrong with the sandwich maker? And no burger. So you couldn't order basically only order eggs. It's a weird space and the food was not good.

if you are going to read any of these dumb yelp review in full, this is the one…read more i once read an article describing the talent of the head chef's ability here to "cram so much bold flavor into a tiny dish". in general, i usually dread small plate restaurants expecting to pay a large bill and leave hungry. this was the exception. these were the most unique, creative, high end, flavorful, dishes i have ever had. seriously. the absolute best BITES of my ENTIRE life. i swear to god dormant tastebuds and flavors i didn't even know existed were provided here. the chef here draws spanish inspiration into each dish, and i was in there feeling like the food critic from ratatouille the way familiar flavors blended in effortlessly with extravagant flairs. and don't get me started on the presentation !!! everything was gorgeous. this restaurant was named #3 out of 100 in the city, and i honestly think it should be #1. i may be biased since my boyfriend works at a sister restaurant owned by the same guy, but this is definitely the favorite sibling for me. unreal how fresh, flavorful, and carefully crafted everything was. so so so so good. if you come to richmond, make this the top priority to visit. that being said, if you can't handle intense, innovative flavors, this isn't the place for you. also, go during happy hour

Hats off to the staff at Lillian who continue to be wonderful, but now that they have scrapped…read moretheir dollar oyster lunch specials, the food has absolutely nothing to offer. Like too many restaurants in the Scott's Addition area, this is seafood cooked without finesse and then absolutely brutalized with absurd amounts of palate fatiguing, brash, loud flavors. Every item on the menu endeavors to conceal mediocrity in the quality and handling of the ingredients with explosive, overwhelming additives meant to shock you into submission. Things like black garlic and chili oil, raw garlic, sesame seed oil, and punishing heat are inescapable on the menu, which really says to me loud and clear "we do not understand the appeal of seafood, and might have a fundamental misunderstanding about good food in general." I don't exaggerate when I say these dishes would be improved (setting aside things like inability to properly cook octopus) by scaling back the flavors to 5-10% the loudness level they are currently at, to let the ingredients speak, and to make the dining experience less of a punishing marathon with no relief. I have had much subtler and more skillfully balanced dishes at Indian and Thai restaurants, cuisines known for strong flavor profiles. I'm through listening to these Richmond restaurants trying to excuse simply bad food by claiming "that's the nature of the cuisine." In this case, Lillian claims that dishes characterized by these cacophonous competing flavors is "South American." No it isn't - the person conceptualizing the dishes is just a bad chef who doesn't know what he's doing, and at the prices Lillian charges, that's inexcusable. Drowning every dish in flavors that overwhelm the palate is not a way to respect your ingredients or your diner, and only communicates youth and insecurity. Anyone who's eaten widely and knows their ingredients will rightly feel assaulted and insulted by this overpriced, unskilled fare. To anyone who decides to go anyway: Good luck with the digestive distress, and with the taste that will still be left over in your mouth the next morning, no matter how much you brush your teeth.

Just about two blocks from the Alteria theater and close to VCU so perfect place to grab a bite to…read moreeat before a show. Not a lot of seating- 3 tables and two long bar areas. But nice service and people working the night we were there. Also has the fisherman vibe with the decor inside. Food: Crab dip and the homemade chips-very good!!! Buffalo wing special that night was also very good! Good flavor to the wings Beer-can't recall what my hubs had, but he liked it. Overall a great small dive-ish bar with good food and service.

The food and drinks are all reasonably priced, and they have a solid variety! The vibes are very…read moremuch dive bar-esque, and the music is rather loud so I do not recommend this place as a date option or for anyone you're trying to catch up with lol. But for a casual hangout and for seafood lovers this place is a solid option! The crab hush puppies & spicy honey butter were absolutely delicious, & cooked to perfection! I was really looking forward to the crab melt but I think it was a bit too cheesy. it could make a great sandwich instead of being open faced though. The service was decent, & everything was out quickly.

Excellent food! Love the ambiance and the servers! Eating on the patio on a nice day is the best!…read moreSitting in the large room with a big group is perfect! Granite Grill is a fantastic addition to our neighborhood!

My buddy and I stopped by Granite Grill on a Wednesday evening during Fourth of July week, and…read moredespite being packed, the experience was outstanding from start to finish. There were only a couple of tables available, but they were clearly well staffed. We were greeted immediately at the door, and it was obvious there were multiple managers on the floor making sure everything was running smoothly. The ambiance struck the perfect balance--upscale yet approachable. It felt polished without being stuffy or overly formal. The lighting was just right, creating a comfortable atmosphere for dinner, and they offered a nice selection of beverages and cocktails. The food absolutely delivered. My friend ordered the Cobb salad with fried chicken. The chicken was perfectly cooked and lightly breaded--not overly heavy at all. His only suggestion would be swapping the mustard-based dressing for something brighter, like a lemon or citrus vinaigrette, since it competed a bit with the blue cheese crumbles. I ordered the Mediterranean Bowl with shrimp, and it was fantastic. A small detail that made a surprisingly big impression: the shrimp tails had already been removed! It's such a simple thing, but not having to stop and pick tails off while eating made the meal that much more enjoyable. The dish was perfectly balanced and delicious exactly as served--I wouldn't change a thing. My martini was also expertly made. No notes there either. The restaurant attracted a friendly, well-dressed crowd, adding to the overall experience without feeling pretentious. It's also easy to find, located on the corner of the shopping center with Trader Joe's and Planet Fitness. Granite Grill exceeded my expectations, and I'll definitely be back. Great food, attentive service, an inviting atmosphere, and excellent attention to detail. Highly recommended.

Excellent food at very good price. Lunch time was busy but…read morequiet. Service was excellent, too.

1 star for the lack of organization and care. We made a reservation for a party of 13 about a week…read morein advance through their website, so we expected the restaurant to be prepared. When we arrived, they threw together a random booth with connected tables and it honestly looked like a hot mess. Meanwhile, there were two other large parties there with nicely arranged setups. When we asked about it, the manager said it was "because they were 17 people." That response made no sense to me -- a reservation is a reservation, and every group should receive the same level of preparation and service regardless of size. If the restaurant can't properly accommodate large reservations, there should either be a limit on the website or someone should call ahead to communicate that. Instead, we had family standing around waiting while the staff acted completely unbothered. Overall, it felt disorganized, dismissive, and disappointing.

One of the best restaurants I've visited. Ambiance was nice, seated right away, music was great (if…read moreyou're into 90s r&b), service was outstanding, and the food was some of the best I've had. I had the sweet potato cornbread, crispy salmon, with a side of collards. My wife had the oysters (with a really tasty hot sauce) and the crab cake (no filler). Everything was savory and light, cooked to perfection. We were both stuffed as we walked away from this gem!

Beautiful decor…read more Had: Short rib burrito Shrimp, shrimp, and grits day and night espresso martini Attentive service, quick and there when you need it Reasonably priced yet high end style.

Great food, excellent and joyful service, and a wonderful atmosphere. It's clearly a favorite among…read morelocals! It can be a little tricky to find since it's located toward the back of the shopping center rather than in the main core area, but it's definitely worth looking for. Go back... absolutely almost weekly. Love their tuna (blackened rare) steak, rice and mix vegetables plate.

It was a cute vibe with a live band. The service was polite and attentive. My favorite part was the…read morecrab and shrimp fried rice, so good!! The wings were also a star, they came out fresh, hot, and tasty. I saved the sushi because I was so full off of the rice and still had leftovers!