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    3.8 (109 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    FANBOY ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Fans only martini and shrimp
    Brittany J.

    Fanboy had a really chill vibe, which I loved. I imagined the music would be great but not too loud -- and it was. It was a bit of a slow night not many people there. I ordered the OnlyFans martini and a dish similar to bang bang shrimp -- both were so good. Our server was awesome and made us feel welcomed right away. At one point, my husband took a couple of photos of me, not realizing flash wasn't allowed. A bartender let us know after the third one and asked us to stop -- we totally understood and apologized right away. But after that, her energy changed. She rolled her eyes, and since we were the only ones in the area, it got pretty awkward. That kind of killed the vibe, so we wrapped things up, paid the check, and left. Overall, we had a dope experience -- the food, drinks, and atmosphere were on point. Just a little hiccup with the photo situation, but lesson learned: no flash photography at this bar!

    Cocktail
    Liz P.

    The food was surprisingly delicious! I got their chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The batter was fantastic and the sandwich itself had the perfect amount of sauce. The cocktails were just okay. They did not knock me out of the park, and they were "out" of 2 of them. For a cocktail bar to be out of their specialty cocktails was a bit of a bummer, so I knocked off a star. Cool vibes, good food, good drinks.

    Jade Stiletto & Ambassador Agave
    Lauren B.

    Visited Fanboy on a Friday night for Date Night. Originally, I had a reservation but prematurely cancelled it. It was no issue, because while we were quoted an hour for the two of us to wait for seats upon arrival, the wait turned out to be less than five minutes. MAJOR WIN. The ambiance is sexy and the red light makes for a relaxing atmosphere... literally. I felt myself winding down. There's also some eclectic decor to look at including an interesting array of vinyl covers along the back walls. We tried several cocktails including the Jade Stiletto and Ambassador Agave. From my experience, the front page that showcases Fanboy gems, are in a league of their own, above the rest. The price tag mirrors this - but it is worth it! Fanboy is for those looking for a splurge and a WOW - those who are not willing to pay $20 for a cocktail may not be pleased. I kind of had a feeling the ambiance and cocktails would be amazing, but the FOOD! It was to die for. Originally the menu had put me off. It seemed like a lot of fried food and an odd variety of options. But let me tell you, I was blown away. I don't usually find that cocktail bars have GREAT food to go with their libations but Fanboy proved me wrong. Well done. We will be back.

    Night Before Christmas cocktail!
    Brandi I.

    I recently went to Fanboy for their holiday menu, and I had the most wonderful time! The mural of the Grinch that they painted for the season is a work of art, and the holiday themed cocktails were delicious! I got the Night Before Christmas and the lobster rangoon, both which I highly recommend!

    Ry L.

    I visited for lunch and decided to Uber because of how bad parking can be in the area, but there's a parking lot next to the restaurant. There's no signage so you might walk right past the entrance if you don't know what you're looking for. The decor is so modern and lively, and the music is on point. It was nearly empty when visited but since the restaurant is so small, I can see how it would get crowded during busier hours. I love a good Old Fashioned so there BBQ Old Fashioned was a nice treat. The bacon garnish was surprisingly the best part. That was some damn good bacon. The drink itself was smoky as expected, and the barbecue flavor shined through. I was going to order the Chicken Tikka Masala Dip, but my friendly friend struck up a convo with the server, and he convinced me to order his favorite dish, the chilaquiles (corn chips, tikka dip, bhurta, avocado, queso fresca, cucumber yogurt, pickled onions, fried egg), which contains the same chicken tikka masala dip I wanted in the first place. This dish is something special. As someone who always leaves with leftovers, I was surprised to see myself clean the plate. The culture mashup of this dish is so creative and hits the mark.

    girl scout cookies - my faveeee
    Cameron N.

    This is my new favorite bar, and I've never had a favorite bar in my life. It's classy, modern, hip - a whole ass vibe. Located in little ole RVA, but gives New York and LA. I think I've been 3 times now and have to stop myself from going every weekend. My favorite drink is the Girl scout Cookies, but I've also tried the Banshee, The Milk, Mangoes & Honey, as well as the M&M and the BBQ old fashioned. There's probably not a bad drink on the menu tbh. Haven't yet ventured into food, but will eventually! The only thing I wish were different is that there's no space to dance . And I know, "iTs a BaR", but every time I've gone, the music is so good. To get drunk and then just...*sit* feels like an absolute CRIME.

    Only fans martini
    Jonique M.

    Boy was I not a fan. The issues start before you're even here. There is no signage so it's difficult to tell if you're in the right place. There's also no parking. I made a reservation so I could be sure to get a seat. After struggling to find the place and entering, I received no type of welcome. I stated I had a reservation once I got the bartender's attention. A table was ready and I was able to be seated. After being seated, I was ignored for quite some time. I will give them some grace because the person working seemed to be bartending, seating people, clearing tables etc. However, the amount of time I had to wait for service was unacceptable especially for a place with 7 tables. Drink took forever. On a positive note, the only fans martini is quite tasty! They have no soda at Fanboy so any kind of simple drink is out of the question. We finally got to order and requested a chicken sandwich and burger. Unfortunately the lamb lollipops are only for dinner. The food didn't take as long as the drink. The chicken sandwich was good and so were the fries. The burger was a bit salty and the signature sauce was mediocre at best. Overall not a bad burger. The food isn't what is going to stop me from returning. It's the service. I truly don't think I am their target demographic. They truly showed no desire to provide me with service. I overheard an employee say they have small water glasses there to encourage the staff to interact more with customers. I did not receive a single refill of water in over a hour and a half. I witnessed other patrons have a lovely time and get a bit of background on the restaurant and receive engaged service. My experience was the complete opposite. After sitting there with empty plates and empty drinks for who knows how long, I got the bartender's attention to ask for the check and paid right away. We exited the establishment in silence because why would they waste a thank you or a have a nice day on us?

    burger
    Gregory F.

    What a unique experience - as someone who doesn't love loud bars, this place had an uphill battle, as its small, poorly lit, and required screaming across the table to talk with my friends. Maybe just not my kind of place - personally loved my BBQ Old Fashioned - the candied bacon on top, although EXTREMELY spicy, was a fun addition to a really uniquely tasting drink that I have yet to find anywhere else in Richmond. Didn't order any food because the portions were so small and $$$ for what they were, but my friends enjoyed the truffle fries and burger. Service was good, reliable. Highlight here is the drinks for sure - just plan to spill your wallet out for them.

    Asha S.

    I came into town for date night . Sat at the bar by myself as a patron visiting from DC. Wtf I'm blown away why don't we have a spot like this in DC. It's a 10/10 I almost am happy it's not in DC .... ALMOST. The bar program is unreal , very unique, inspired even. It's playful and enticing and the skillful bartenders bring the words laced into the recipe to life. I tried the Onlyfans Martini. Which I feel like would be a Drake Fave on account of the passionfruit but what got me was the cold stiff (vegan) Prosecco foam. Far better than any stiff egg whites ive ever had in a cocktail. Next ( i know) i tried the Monterey Martini and as a go to martini girl I have to say I was blown away. The salinity that comes through from the kombu is just the Percy touch to the grey whale gin. The decor the music and the service are all flawless. A hidden gem by far. I've traveled the world and Fanboy is definitely one of a kind

    Kathleen D.

    Fan Boy is a splurge in the best of ways. It's tiny inside, like being inside a red-light capsule or a train car, with a dim and chill ambiance. Service was friendly; we had more than one server and they were on top of it throughout our time there. Our group of four reserved a table several days in advance, which is probably a good action to take for anyone who wants to go here, since it is so small with limited seating. I arrived 15 minutes in advance of the reservation and was seated right away, which was totally surprising and I would've been fine waiting if needed. Since it was the night before the marathon, my other friends took longer to arrive due to the parking situation around Broad Street, but the server was so kind about it and brought our food out as we ordered it. The wait time per item was minimal. For drinks, I ordered the Patio Crusher with gin, which was delightfully crafted with strawberry and basil. It came in a tall glass and was so refreshing. For my second drink, I ordered the Porn Star/Only Fans martini, which was heavy on passion fruit. It was good but I'd stick to the Patio Crusher or try something different on my next visit. In terms of food, I ordered the arancini, which came with three balls and was a tasty bite to kick things off. Definitely not filling by any means, if that's what you're looking for with them. I then ordered the double cheeseburger, which is built smashed style. The Fan Boy sauce was a nice addition to it. I do wish, for the price, that it came with a side though. It looked kind of sad on its big plate all alone. I did try a truffle fry that a friend ordered and it was good, not too heavy on the truffle. For dessert, I couldn't resist the lava cake special. It was such a great way to end the meal. For two cocktails and three food items, my total after tip was $86, which is reasonable. This is a good night out or special occasion spot. I'd definitely return.

    Outside of the building
    Patricia B.

    Came here at 4pm on a Thursday to catch up with a friend and had such a nice time. Our drinks were delicious (I had the old fashioned) as was every dish we ordered. We just ordered some bites to share: parmesan fries, marsala dip, tea leaf salad, and lamp lollipops. I can't wait to come back and try more items from both their beverage and food menus. Tea leaf salad is a Burmese dish that I LOVE and it's impossible to find so make sure you give that a try. This place is tiny inside so I'm glad we arrived at a strange hour on a weekday so we didn't need a reservation. There is no sign on the building but it is the small white building on the other side of the little lot next to Sabai.

    Patio crusher & OnlyFans martini
    Abbey W.

    Ok so fanboy is that girl! Boldly popped in around 5 on Saturday without reservations & were put on the list, waiting about an hour at the nearby Sabai. We were eventually seated at the bar. Vibes are intimate & immaculate, lighting is low, and the wait was fully worth it. I ordered the patio crusher with vodka to drink - the name hit it perfectly- light, fruity, & easy to sip. My friend got the OnlyFans martini and let me try a sip; definitely another winning option. For food, we wanted a little sample of a few things so shared the truffle fries, popcorn chicken, and tuna toast. In such a cool space, it's really saying something that the food & drinks were the star.

    Patio crusher
    Whitney B.

    I have been wanting to try this place out for a while now and finally and the chance to. I love the ambiance and decor -- it's giving red light district. However, if you don't like dark spaces you probably won't really like the lighting of this restaurant. I ordered the --- and it was good but mostly filled with ice. I also got the truffle fries, fried chicken sandwich, and sheshotonpeppers. The star of the show was definitely the truffle fries. I usually dip my fries in honey mustard and they didn't have any, but they ended up making their own for me (using honey and Dijon mustard) and I thought that was super thoughtful. The fried chicken sandwich was pretty good too, but for the price I felt that it should've came with the fries. The shesito peppers were not all that unfortunately. Overall, this place has a lot of potential. Service was great and I really like the ambiance and feel. The food is decent, but overpriced and they can work on their ice to drink ratio in their cocktails.

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    Lillian is absolutely delicious. I had the best shrimp I have ever eaten here, served on the…read moreseafood tower my sister and I shared. Every bite was better than the last. They offer a variety of sauces and flavors that really elevate the seafood and make the experience feel unique and interactive. It was such a fun meal to share, comparing each bite and talking through all the different flavors. The service was excellent. Our waitress was knowledgeable about everything we ordered and made great recommendations. The atmosphere is just as impressive. The decor is simple but thoughtfully elevated, and sitting at the bar area feels like you have stepped out of Richmond and into somewhere like New York City. I also love following Lillian on social media to keep up with their latest specials. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves seafood.

    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.

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    Révéler is the kind of place that defies easy description, which is exactly what makes it worth…read morevisiting. The décor is wildly eclectic and definitely gives the spot a unique feel. I was there for a private event. The crowd was warm and wonderfully mixed. There was a little chat before the event began that basically told us to not get kicked out by being mean or non-inclusive. Not sure how I felt about that. Parking in Carytown is its own contact sport. Come early -- your blood pressure will thank you. I parked 6 blocks away and was lucky to get that. Bottom line: Weird, welcoming, and worth every lap around the block looking for a spot if you're into crowds and are looking for something different.

    Came here with friends and it seems like a cool spot, especially for an older crowd. We purchased…read moretickets expecting a jazz experience, but the music was not jazz at all, which was a bit disappointing. The art exhibitions were nice and definitely interesting to walk through. The charcuterie board we ordered was excellent and a highlight of the night. The location is also great for nightlife. That said, the drinks didn't quite hit the mark for me, and the service was inconsistent. We were told guests are expected to be quiet during the sets, yet another group was talking loudly and nothing was addressed, which felt a bit uneven. Overall, it's not a place I'd return to, and I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a more diverse crowd.

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    4.1
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    A must stop in the downtown Richmond area!…read more It's truly a speakeasy with the door posing as a bookshelf. To get in, you must know the password or tell the host a joke that makes him laugh. We were escorted in and quickly noticed that this was more than a speakeasy-it was a full restaurant. We stopped in for drinks, but it was nice to have tapas. I got the popcorn with the Tequilla lime butter, which was the perfect balance of salt. I had a mezcal drink which was perfect! I'm such a fan of mezcal and am excited when I see it on the menu. Our waitress was a delight-super attentive and also a bartender so she was able to answer all of our drink questions. It was very spacious with outdoor seating. Definitely a 10/10 experience. I would definitely go again!

    The parking is a sh*t show around here. We walked here, so I can't fault them for that…read more Upon entering, we were greeted by an enthusiastic young man dedicated to his role. He asked for the password and we, unprepared, had to tell him a joke or an interesting fact. Luckily, my partner had one on hand. The atmosphere was lovely, very reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy, or at least what you'd imagine it to be like. Our server came by within a few minutes of us being seated. She lacked enthusiasm, unlike the host, unfortunately. Her service turned out to be lackluster as well. We ordered the chicken pot pie and the filet mignon with asparagus. For drinks, the Grape Gatsby and Maine root beer. The food, like our server, lacked appeal. The saving grace was the host and the atmosphere. The view was lovely and the intimacy of the setting was a welcome experience. For dessert we ordered the bread pudding, and it was tasty, though nothing special. The burned odor that we smelled prior to its arrival turned out to be the bread. I can recommend Grandstaff and Stein as an experience, but you should not expect much in the way of culinary delights or exemplary service. We probably won't be back, but if you've never been, it's worth trying at least once.

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