Dots Back Inn

had a wonderful time and service was great morgan was an…read moreamazing server and very knowledgeable about the menu and service was 10/10 would definitely recommend! great burgers great service

On the way to Baltimore, we stopped in Richmond to meet up with one of my husband's friends. We…read morearrived pretty late so we struck out at the two places he wanted to take us. We ended up going to Beauvine Burger Concept and we were very pleased with it! We got there after 9 p.m. (I think) but the place was still packed! Maybe it's because they're open really late (they're open until 2am!) We ordered fries and burgers and my son and I also got milkshakes. Everything was delicious! I really liked the size of the burger and I especially loved the milkshake because it wasn't too thick so I could easily sip it through the straw. I'm usually not much of a burger person but if we ever get a chance to visit Richmond again, we'd definitely like to go back!

Beers on tap: allagash white, bells 2hearted, kindred spirit, big wave Kona, Stella Art, hell or high watermelon and COU IPA

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Went here because of the proximity to the convention center. The atmosphere is so cool!. We came in…read moreon a day where it was VERY busy, but our server was AMAZING. Madysen/ Mady was attentive, super nice, and all around an awesome server. Despite them being short staffed - we never felt ignored. Definitely ask for her - or any of the wait staff tbh! Plus- they have the best red velvet cake ever! Only four stars because they were out of turkey, ham, and ribs . The cake made it worth it !

We loved the original in WV and were excited that there was one in Richmond. Sat at the bar and had…read morefun people watching. Started with Brussels and they were some of the best that I've ever had. We ordered the Rose Marie and Truman. Both delicious and filling. Good draft list and interesting cocktails. Service was great and noise levels weren't as loud as I expected from other reviews

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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Richmond

4.3(435 reviews)

This is an all time burger spot. It may be good this establishment wasn't around near my high…read moreschool when I was in school, because I would be complacent and not try other burger spots around the city. It was a tricky life I was living going to school in the City. The burger is excellent. The fries are great. The beer tastes like beer. It's simple, but I love it. It can be a bit packed, so maybe make this a solo endeavor if you're really feeling fat. You can always find a spot at the bar. The parking, not easy for most. But for me, I'm not scared to maybe park in a spot that's not reserved for Jack Browns Customers. I may sweat it for a second, but don't let that potentially 2 block walk stray you away from a delicious burger.

Went in to eat, got 2 burgers and 1 fry... Paid cash with…read morenice tip, got chased down outside by the server with mustache accusing us of not paying. Maybe communicate with your servers or ve available when your customer is ready to pay out. He is the only bad review, everything else was great.

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Beautiful view this afternoon

Boulevard Burger & Brew

4.0(566 reviews)

1.7 mi•Scott's Addition

The few times I've come here have all been pleasant. Most recent visit was great! Out server was…read moreattentive and very sweet. We came for a quick lunch and although we didn't order anything extravagant, we left satisfied. Good tunes were playing and everyone greeted us as well as wished us a good day. Will definitely return and try some shakes!

Feel like you're starring in Doug at Boulevard Burger & Brew! This spot is the ultimate pre or post…read moremovie date meal since it's across the street from Movieland. There is a small parking lot near the restaurant as well as one at the theater across the street. It's nice to see them reopened. I haven't been in a long time and really enjoy their creative and tasty burgers. There is a lot of natural lighting inside and great outdoor seating options. I love the retro vibe. Our waitress was really sweet and quick to take our order. It's a pretty casual space and the check come from a handheld tap machine. My friend and I both ordered the Boulevard Brew House Burger. It's HUGE and a monster to eat haha It has a lot of yummy classic burger stuff inside. We decided to share a large fry...which was too large for two people! The fries are really tasty so we did try to finish them. I highly recommend stopping here for a burger.

Inside old fashion counter

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Dinner on the town!

Eazzy Burger

4.3(168 reviews)

1.6 mi•Scott's Addition

My family and I were in town for a few hours on an errand and found Eazzy Burger on Yelp as we are…read morehuge burger fans. Parking in the area is a little difficult and Sunday at lunch is no different. We were able to find street parking a few blocks down and were happy to enjoy the Spring weather. Eazzy Burger is a bit off of W Leigh St but adjacent to Ardent Craft Ales. The shared outdoor patio was casual with a contemporary flare and filled with Richmond 20-somethings. We easily found a table, put our things down, and headed in to Eazzy Burger to place our orders. The first thing I noticed is how creative the menu is! Craft burgers with a variety of options... everyone will find something they like. You place you order at the counter and then wait at your table until they call your name so be prepared! It took about 20 minutes (10 minutes less than what they told us!) for our 5 top to get our orders. The burgers were massive and the fries were cooked to perfection. An order of fries was missed but when I mentioned it to the expeditor at the counter, he was quick to remedy the situation. All in all, a 5 star experience!

Got to try this place out finally, been meaning to come here shortly after they opened. I love a…read moregood smash burger, but it is refreshing to have a regular juicy burger every once in a while. It seems every new burger place in Richmond is going for a smash concept nowadays. I tried the chile relleno burger, my coworker got the eazzy burger, and we split the southern clucker. We bothe enjoyed our hamburgers. The southern clucker was really good but I kind of wish the fried chicken thigh was crunchy, the breading to the chicken was soaked with an amazing sweet honey sauce though so I can't complain too much. The girl taking our order was really nice and the restaurant itself was clean and looks great inside. Definitely will be back here to try some other menu items.

2.3 mi•Chamberlayne Industrial Center

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Rambler hotdog and Eazzy burger paired with a draft cola. Delicious!

Smashed RVA

4.7(98 reviews)

I brought my grandkids in for hamburgers yesterday after reading the reviews. No one left…read moredisappointed. I had a plain Jane and chocolate milkshake. I just had a chocolate shake at Steak & Sha... and had an unpleasant chocolate flavor, so I was looking for a chocolate shake to redeem shakes. Smashed RVA's did that. The fellow behind the register was patient as we ordered for three kids and explained everything. Prices were great too. We will happily return!

Food, service and vibe all good for a hamburger place. It's rare for me to want burger and fries…read morebut today was one of those days. Smashed hit the mark. Warning definitely not the place to go for low calorie or low cholesterol. I ordered the BBQ Bacon smashed and smoothed fries. It arrived fairly quickly. The fries arrive truly smoothed with cheese sauce and burger with pickles. Tasted great. Many Fries may have been over fried with lots of oil where the whole fry is crispy vs soft potato on the inside. Smashed burger was good but was light on bbq sauce. Overall good experience

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Lunch. Supper!

4.4(2.3k reviews)

1.9 mi•Scott's Addition

We had a great meal here! The Garden Sampler Board was a fun twist on a traditional charcuterie…read moreboard, and we really enjoyed getting to try a variety of everything. Our entrees were equally as tasty. I ordered the salmon and it was done well! My only personal preference would be to swap the green beans for the collards next time--the green beans just weren't cooked quite the way I prefer. That said, everything else was really enjoyable. Overall, a great meal at an equally great price. We were pleasantly surprised to walk out for under $65 without ordering drinks. Definitely felt like a great value, and we'd happily come back!

Food was good service was horrible…read more We went in and they told us that it would be 15 minutes for a table, fine, I indicated we wanted inside , since the heat index was 105. There is a huge empty booth right in the front across from the hostess stand, no one was sitting there, we asked if we could sit there for just a moment to cool off in the AC- we were rudely told no we had to wait outside. The next family in line included 2 elderly women and a baby all dressed gorgeous, they also were told they had to wait outside in 105 weather. After about 20 minutes of waiting, (I was just going to tell them to forget it) they said our table was ready. Well, instead of inside with AC as we requested we were seated in a gazebo porch area that they claimed had AC. By this time we were so desperate for cool, we didn't argue that we had requested INSIDE not whatever this room was. It ended up being like sitting in a tuna can. So uncomfortable, my husband and bro in law just went and sat in the car with the AC blasting. Waitress was sporadic to put it nicely. Meanwhile, back inside the booth across from the hostess stand was still empty. Food was fine. But I don't think this place will be around much longer.

3.1 mi•Jackson Ward, Downtown

Bar

Pimento cheese & fried green tomatoes

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Even the water is cool!!

Lillie Pearl

4.5(772 reviews)

I went here with a large group of girls for lunch on a weekend. They had plenty of seating and we…read morewere sat upstairs. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. We had the option of getting brunch or the regular lunch menu. I ordered the OG chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The chicken was full of flavor and juicy and I liked the sauce that came on it. The only complaint I had was the service. The server wasn't bad but he also wasn't good. It almost felt like he did not want to come to our table. He forgot to put in the order for one item that my table asked for. We had to flag him down to ask for refills or things like the check.

Lillie Pearl was pretty good, but not good enough for me to rush back. I think they may have been…read morehaving an off night. Their famous short rib egg rolls were a bit burned on the outside so a bit dry on the inside. They did have a very good sauce served with them that pretty well covered the flaws. We also got the sweet potato corn bread. It was tasty, but fell apart just a little too easily. I had to eat it with a fork. The risotto that came with my duck leaned a little too far to the mushy side. The duck itself was really good. My niece had the salmon, and she had no complaints. She said she had the leftover last night as a sandwich and that it was delicious. Service was excellent. No notes.

Top floor decor and portrait wall

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First floor dining

Liberty Public House

4.4(322 reviews)

4.5 mi•Church Hill

We have had LPH several times and although I think it is a hit or miss when it comes to service, we…read morehave had sold experiences every time. The food won't necessarily blow your socks off-- however it is consistently good, a lot of vegan/gluten free/etc options, lots of cocktail and beer options, and even the pickiest of eaters could find something they enjoy there. Our waiter this last time was outstanding. I noticed on their menu they also have specials including Thursdays where they do a hot chicken sandwich and beer for a cheaper price. They also have a solid happy hour.

Liberty Public House prides itself on being a lesbian-owned restaurant in Richmond, which is very…read moreevident in the decor- rainbows everywhere, which I love! It's a very popular restaurant, so today, when we entered, while we were greeted right away, there was a 30 minute wait. The time actually went by relatively fast, and by the time we were seated, large cups of ice water were already there at our table, as well as a carafe to refill them. There's no physical menus, instead you scan a QR code which brings you to their menu. They have lots of drink options, including several specialty cocktails, beers, and ciders. Our waiter was super sweet and attentive, and the food came out relatively quickly. For my drink, I ordered a local cider from a Virginia ciderie, as well as the It's A Wrap, which has cheddar, ranch, mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and your choice of protein (I got tofu). I also got a side of the Mac and cheese, which I could tell was made in house. Super creamy and flavorful with a hint of spice. My wrap was also insanely good! I'm impressed by the amount of vegetarian options here. Any burger can be made both gluten free or vegan, and the choices of protein make it more accessible for everyone who comes in. I'm really happy we were recommended this place!

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Drip coffee

Burger Bach

3.5(832 reviews)

2.8 mi•Carytown

The first time I came here, I was visiting from FL. We sat in their dining area to the left and I…read moreremember feeling that this burger was like butter. The best I've had. On this visit, I now live here and finally came back after 3 years. We were seated in their main dining area which made the experience for me totally different since we were cramped and by the door. We ordered our burgers and chicken sandwich and it was delicious, but just didn't have that same impression. Don't get me wrong food was good. It was just different. The thing I love here is the sauce options you can get with your order. Don't skip on trying them. Their burgers come with a salad and I wish there was another option like small fries or chips. Paying additional for fries makes the burger too expensive. Overall, I do recommend Burger Bach especially in Carytown where you can walk around afterwards. Just hoping they rethink those sides.

Since they have a parking space, parking was not a problem even though it's in Carytown. Walked in…read moreon a Sunday evening. Got seated right away at a corner which was cozy. It was not busy at that time and noise level was less than average. Our server was okay; her resting face made her appear serious and unapproachable. The Green GOAT was okay for me. It had New Zealand lamb, cilantro sauce, goat cheese, grilled green apple, and chimichurri. The fries were regular; nothing special. No desserts here.

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Lauren B.

Elite 18

294

318

1225

12 years ago

HOLY BUSY BATMAN! This place sure gets packed on a Friday night. Hard to locate unless you have been here before, you are sure to question where it is (even the front door) unless you see returning guests kinda showing you the way. Parking is all street, so hope that someone is leaving when you arrive. With the long wait, we eventually found a spot at the bar to sit (a place i typically prefer to sit at if i can normally). Ordering took a bit of time, not because we were unsure of what we wanted, but mostly because no one stopped to take our order. When we finally placed our orders, that is mostly where the attention on us stopped. Between all the TV's going with the various basketball games to the loud out-of-towners beside us, we were already regretting coming here. The most entertainment came from watchling the kitchen staff make the meals and wondering what they were making in the process. When we finally got our meals, we were even less than impressed. My out-of-town guest had a steak ordered that was far past the mid-rare he had ordered and my meal was less than stellar either. Even the two out-of-town couples beside us had their meals a mess. As someone who prefer to support local business, I was less than impressed with the food we received. Grated, they had some stellar specials but for some, the prices were that of Cheesecake Factory with less pizazz. I hope the next time we attempt to visit will prove to be better than our first time. read more

MoonChiChi S.

15 years ago

Will not tolerate bad behavior! First experience at this place and my last! Visiting some friends who recommended we stop in. Had trouble finding the place and the girls on the phone had know idea how to get to their place of employment! Sat at the bar and waited for service for what seemed an eternity. Finally a girl said hello to us, but didn't identify herself, nor tell us she would be right with us. 10 minutes later I had no menu and still no waitress. Needless to say, I was getting a bit pissed off. I then asked another girl for water and to see menus, she rudely said another waitress would get our order. I was DONE! I then found out she was the manager. What a witch! She has no business dealing with people and the genius that made her a manager should have his head examined. This may be a locals place, but this place was no prize, dirty floor, poor service, and what passes off in Virginia for hospitality. read more

Craig J.

13 years ago

The collards taste like they were braised in pickle juice, not too pleasing. However, the Monkfish was great. Service was horrible this time (5/24/13) server #2 we never saw her again after we got our food. Waited 20 min after finishing my meal and had to ask another server for help. Even when we asked to have our server come to the table it took another 10 min. We wanted some dessert and none was never even offered. I was going to get some of the Asian wings to go. After the later indignity shown by server #2 (blonde in yellow top) I could not leave fast enough. This was my second time at Dot's and the first time everything was great. I just cannot take bad attitude and bad service. "I SHALL NOT RETURN!" read more

Clare B.

14 years ago

Don't be turned off by appearances. This is a local restaurant and it's wonderful! The menu is very extensive and there is something for everyone. The shark bite appetizer was so good, we order two more. Since eating here, we have checked every menu at every other restaurant for shark. We also ordered the nachos with chili. Such a simple dish that so many places screw up. Not here. The combination of chili and nacho toppings was perfect. My sirloin was simply cooked and delicious. The "fries" which are really potatoes, are crispy and yummy. My husband had the pecan crusted trout, which he said was cooked beautifully, you just have to like lemon to go for it. Simple restaurant with wonderful food! read more

HoneyWest D.

15 years ago

Wasn't impressed, visiting my mother who lives in the neighborhood. I came in for breakfast with my husband the first time. Both our omelettes were scorched and runny. Coffee was good, but the wait staff was indifferent, seem to only pay attention to the regulars. Thought they may have had an off day, so I came back a few days later for dinner. Had their basic cheese burger, it was okay, the coleslaw was bland. My companion had the steak quesadilla, it was soggy and lacked flavor. Sorry, gave them a second chance and it wasn't good. Wait staff not very friendly both times and food mediocre... read more

Leo B.

3 years ago

My family and I went to Dots Back In recently while visiting Richmond. And I must say it's amazing. Very eclectic, down to earth and huge portions. We really enjoyed it. Highly recommend the experience. read more

Sandra B.

10 years ago

Great burgers!!!! A Neighborhood gem!!!!! It is a busy establishment but always friendly and fun. A wonderful place to meet up with family and friends. read more

Davie J.

14 years ago

Why do owners think its ok to have disgusting bathrooms. Can't imaging what the kitchen is like

Edwin B.

13 years ago

The atmosphere was great, food good but not great. I would go back to try other things.

Lee H.

14 years ago

One of my favorite places to eat. The specials are always delicious!!

Steven W.

4 years ago

Rude people. Wouldn't seat us Bc we had kids.

Wendy M.

15 years ago

Pretty good - had the black bean corn cakes

Rob M.

283

13 years ago

Great lunch, great food, great atmosphere.

Bob P.

15 years ago

We really enjoyed it.

Jack L.

13 years ago

Food was excellent.

gooch g.

12 years ago

Great Burger!

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