Hubs and I stopped by here around 12:45 on a weekday because this place looked awesome. Shawarma on…read morethe south side of Richmond? Yes please! There is a pretty small public parking lot directly across the street, and it was full, so I'm not 100% sure if we parked in the public parking or the parking lot of the glass shop next-door since there weren't really any signs. I really hate parking in the middle of any town, but it wasn't too bad. But I'm still not sure if we could've gotten a ticket or not. You seat yourself in this really awesome classic rock themed restaurant. The decor is great, a perfect mix of interesting things to look at, without being super claustrophobic-ly overwhelming. It is really cute. We took a minute to look over the menu, and decided on the house cut chips appetizer, and both a beef and chicken Shawarma for us to try both. The beef Shawarma was delicious. I really like the seasoning that they use on their meat or sauce or something. I never could place what it was or where it was, but the flavor is just heavenly. A little sweet, a little savory and delicious. The fresh pickled veggies were also amazing. They were still crisp with that snap that you really want with pickled foods. Chicken Shawarma was definitely my favorite since it had slightly different pickled vegetables. They were both good, but the chicken was definitely my favorite by just a touch. The bread was a little hard and chewy for my likings, it definitely stood up to the creamy sauce and the juicy pickled vegetables, but it almost hurt my teeth if you just had a dry spot that hadn't been soaking in some form of liquid. The house cut chips are just OK, nothing special by themselves, but that trio of dipping sauces was amazing. We were dipping our fries into it because we liked those a little better than the chips, but we ate almost every drop of that sauce trying to figure out which one was our favorite. one of the hot sauces is blueberry and very sweet with a mild spice, one is I think mango and not spicy initially, but when you swallowed, you definitely felt it burn in the back of your throat. It was a nice sneaky heat, which I love. And the third dipping sauce, we could not place, but we literally could not figure out which one we loved the most. They have a patio outside with lots of tables, but we did not go out there. It looks cute in the pictures though. The downside, is that while the service was very great, if you catch them out a bad time, they don't yet seem to be able to handle huge amounts of orders. They've only been open for about two months, I think, so that will come in time. It seems that they only have one guy cooking in the back, so we were unluckily there at the same time as a table of eight people. If we had all the time in the world, I could have sat and stared at the decor for ages. But unfortunately, if you are on a lunch break or have to be somewhere, they could potentially be so backed up it takes quite a while to actually get your food. It was a rare and random set of circumstances, and probably does not happen often, and she generously comped our chips which was not necessary but was very appreciated. The service here is absolutely top-notch. We will definitely be back for more of that delicious Shawarma. Definitely earlier in the day though, so we can sit as long as we want.

Service was good and atmosphere nice. I really hope they make it…read more That being said, went for lunch, twice. Might be that Lebanese food is not my thing. I found the chicken pita/wrap dry and bland. The burger way too large, overcooked and dry. I'll admit, I'm a saucy person and like lots of flavors and textures, which I didn't find in my couple of visits. The fried cauliflower was tasty, but wish the pitas accompanying them were warm, or at least not cold.

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!

I hadn't been to Croaker's Spot in years since the Norfolk location closed, so I was really happy…read moreto find out there was one in Petersburg. We went on a Friday night and I was surprised we were able to get right in with no wait. The service was friendly and the food was SO good--honestly even better than I remembered. There really wasn't much on our plates that we didn't enjoy other than the peppers and onions being a little too sweet for me liking. Other than that, everything was delicious. Definitely worth a visit and I'll be going back!

Visited Croaker's Spot in Petersburg, VA this evening with my battles. Despite the long wait to be…read moreseated, my overall review is pretty good Our server Mark was amazing from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of. Low key damage control. I had the Famous Fish & Shrimp with a Caesar salad, yams, cornbread, and sweet tea. ‍ My mouth was watering! Everything was seasoned well, fresh, and definitely worth the wait. And of course, I had to drizzle a little syrup on that cornbread ... don't judge me! Yes, I would definitely return! Croaker's Spot did not disappoint. Overall: 9/10 #RossyionsVirginiaFoodTour #CroakersSpot #VirginiaEats #Foodie #GoodEats #OutsideTheUniform #LovingInVirginia #GoodFoodGoodVibes

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

i'm from out of town visiting family came in to order food as a takeout ordered my food $130 plus I…read morespent on food then when I got finished ordering my food I was told I had to leave the restaurant because I had my one year-old daughter with me I was told they don't allow children if I would've knew that at first I would not have spent my money at that place where my child is not welcome. The lady should've told me that before I started order food. I did not have an issue that they didn't allow children. My issue is they should've told me first before they accepted my money. Cause I could've went to another restaurant down the street.

Stopped in for Sunday brunch and we were not disappointed. My wife's salmon salad was great and I…read morehad an egg and sausage omelette which I will definitely make another trip for. I would highly recommend.

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

Let me tell you this is the pinnacle dining experience in Petersburg, dare I say, the whole…read moretricities area. Prices: FAIR Food: delicious and seasoned perfectly Menu: tastefully eclectic, yet classic Vibe: immaculate, music is on point, decor makes you feel like a regular at a pub in an indie film. Service: this is my third visit and the waitresses have all been attentive, sociable, and just flat out kind. Recommendations: Caesar Salad w/Steak Add On: this is a house made dressing and the steaks is beautiful juicy and salted perfect Petersburger : the sweet onion jam with the bacon does something to your soul. Not to mention the fries are natural cut, but not floppy at all, they are bombbb. My wife and I have determined this is a dartboard restaurant (you could throw darts blindly at the menu, order whatever you hit, and go home happy) Critique: The two times my wife ordered steak here it was slightly under cooked, however, they gladly and speedily fixed the issue.

Good service good food and fun environment! Good prices for food and drinks! A you must hangout!read more

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.

The food is really good. They have a lot of selection as well. Service is efficient. Today's visit…read morewas a bit stuffy. We ate inside and the temperature was up there. Not sure what the situation was but it was warm. Will definitely be back.

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.

Service was great and the food was delicious our waiter was also amazing and I hope you in joy this…read morerestaurant!

Everything was wonderful service was great our waitress GREAT WONDERFUL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED …read more.. thanks