We stopped here on our way from DC to Wilmington. The hotel itself has a super cool story and the…read morespace in which the restaurant is located feels really beautiful, grand and historic. It is spacious with lots of natural light (if you eat during the day). We ended up being one of two tables because we came at an odd time. There was only one person working front of house, Melissa, and it looked like she was bartender, hostess and server while we were there. Despite that she did a great job. She was gracious, attentive and even pulled out my chair for me. She knew about the building's history and seemed to take genuine pride. So if that is an indication of what the service is like all the time then A++. Food was decent, not mind-blowing. But I thought the quality was there. Ingredients were fresh. Prices were high end for the area but reasonable for the preparation and presentation. Food was well prepared. My only real complaint is my fried okra kept sliding out of its batter. See photos for more food info.

We stopped at Shirley's during a road trip and had a great experience. The restaurant is located in…read morethe lobby of the Hotel Petersburg, which made it an easy and convenient stop. When we went, only the bar area was open, but there were tables in that section and we were able to sit comfortably as a family of four. Our waitress was really sweet and personable, which always makes a difference--especially when you're traveling with kids. The food was delicious. I ordered the smash burger, my husband had the salmon, and both were excellent. The kids ordered from the kids' menu--chicken tenders and a burger--and everything came with fries. We also ordered the sweet potato fries and those were a standout--definitely recommend them. Overall, it was a great stop during our trip with good food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere. We really enjoyed our experience at Shirley's.

Definitely was a different experience coming to this establishment. Place looks like a great vibes,…read morewe enjoyed the bar tender and the hookah. The drinks were good and the DJ was great the whole time. But it got weird when we saw a baby inside, a new baby at that. Never thought it would be allowed to have a new born where there super loud music, people smoking hookah and people under the influence. People started getting food and it didn't look appealing at all.

My sister in law said let's go out for her birthday this year. She was looking for a venue with…read moremusic, a private room and good food. Well Soshel Bistro has them all. We arrived and the private room in the back was all set up for us, including our own servers for the 25 of us, which is hard to find these days. The lighting, the comfort, the set up of the room was fantastic. You could do a party; private dinner or baby shower in this room. The staff were so friendly. My server was Damesha and she was fantastic. Super friendly, awesome customer service and full of knowledge. Damesha suggested I try the curry chicken Patties which were so good I ordered one to go. She also helped me with our hookah purchase and was quick and right about everything she suggested. We all ordered our own drinks and food and later received our own bills which included gratuity. That made everything easy. Overall Soshel Bistro was quite the hidden gym. I don't often go to Petersburg but will be visiting Soshel again!

Just passing through and stopped in because the building was pretty cool. Little did I know how…read moregood the food and service would be. I had their clam chowder and it's was phenomenal ! And the biggest and most delicious piece of cornbread came with it. And yes...the building is super cool. Give it a try!

The worst restaurant I've ever been to. If you have any older people in your group who can't make…read moreit up stairs as a group of more than 6. They will purposefully behave nasty. Seating others at tables prior to you. When a table opens up they then tell you you can't sit there and tell you groups have to be sat across the restaurant from another. Yet strangers can sit nearby no issues at all. Horrible service. Would never come back. Waited for over an hour.

If you haven't been...make the ride! My food was delicious!! Idk much about the wine they offer b/c…read moreI didnt drink any. The menu is kind of limited but I guess if you stick to what you know, you don't have to worry about messing up. Im definitely making the ride down to Petersburg again to get

Hands down the best MacNcheese I've ever had and the strawberry lemon drop was top tierread more

I like that the food is always consistently good here. I generally always order a club sandwich…read morewhen I go to a deli, and theirs are good, and I love the giant pickle spear that comes with all of the meals. This place does inspire me to branch out from my normal choice though. The sailor is delicious, the French dip is great, the Cuban is great, the barbecue chicken is so delicious. All the people have always been friendly, the parking lot across the street is convenient. The family and I are fans.

I used to live in Petersburg when I was younger and I've been to restaurants close to here but I've…read morenever gotten the chance to try out this place. Interior (8/10) - The inside looks good but the chairs at the glass tables were a little too tight for me so I decided to sit at the bar which was a good choice. The chairs at the bar felt a little wobbly but I didn't mind. I sometimes drive past this place during the night and it's always packed so I guess it's best for a post work visit. Service (8/10) - The staff were extremely friendly and on top of things and it's a local restaurant so I not going to complain. Food (9/10) - and now for the main attraction, the food tastes pretty good. I had the Crab Cake Sandwich and it was seasoned and savory. My friend ordered mozzarella sticks and they were the best mozzarella sticks I've had so far, crisped and cheesy to perfection. And the crab dip was pretty decent, too creamy and juicy to my taste (No Diddy). Overall, this place doesn't come off as a place for dinner for me but it's the perfect place for Lunch. 8.5/10

We were looking for a place to eat that was NOT a chain establishment. Did not disappoint! Great…read moreatmosphere, excellent food, and friendly staff. Not the easiest location to find, but worth the effort.

food was quite delicious! the server was quite nice and…read moreextremely helpful. the aesthetics of the place are wonderful; cozy, warm, and just a wonderful little spot. would 100% recommend!

The food was absolutely delicious!!! I had the chili con queso burrito and wished I had room to eat…read moreit all. My son's basketball team came so it was a lot of us and the staff accommodated the unexpected rush. Great job and great food! Drinks were good too.

My daughter and I decided to stop by her favorite, Mexican restaurant, El Rey Tequila, on a…read moreSaturday around 12:30pm. It was practically empty so we were seated right away. The restaurant was decorated with murals and art, which gave it a nice touch. Our server brought out the chips and salsa and we put in an order for some margaritas, which were very good! We started with the Mexican Street Corn and unfortunately, I wasn't a fan. It tasted like it had chamoy drizzled on top, which made it sweet. If it didn't have that sauce, it would've tasted much better. My daughter decided on the Carne Asada Fries and I chose the Birria Tacos, both were very good. I love how much meat they put in the tacos and the consume was flavored very well. Overall, we had a great experience and the staff were very friendly! The drinks were amazing and the food was great, outside of the Street Corn lol! If you're in the area, definitely stop in.

There's was a long wait when we arrive and definitely understand why, food and drink were good…read more They do offer out door seating, would be great especially when the weather gets better. We received good service the whole time. Inside seating definitely got to listen to great music from the cooks, their playlist was on point. Inside is a bit small but cozy. The strawberry lemonade mimosa didn't taste like strawberry at all, looks and taste like lemonade. Food was really good tho. The cinnamon french toast shooter was delicious as well.

The ambiance is of a typical bar scene. Large outdoor dining space. We ate inside. The staff were…read moreattentive but not overly friendly. I'd say they were indifferent. The menu was interesting with clever names such as "Cluck around and find out". The wait time wasn't very long on food. Refills timely. The food was decent. I had the Queso Burger which did lack seasoning despite being submerged in a pool of cheese. I love the idea. The burgers were cooked well done which is totally fine since I wasn't given the option for temp request. They were just dry patties. O rings were hitting. I'll probably be back. Check them out.