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    Galaxy Diner

    3.6 (464 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GALAXY DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Blackened Chicken Wrap
    Destiny A.

    Galaxy is one of my favorite restaurants to visit when in Carytown. I love the creative and fun options on the menu as well as the classic overall theme diner theme. The food always comes out quick, tasty, and presented so well. The wait staff are always fun to talk to and I really enjoy trying new things each time I go!

    Pitcher of Blue Moon
    Sarah D.

    Always fun and great service! Nice place to hang while on a waitlist for other spots in Carytown or for afters.

    Googled "Best diner in Richmond" and Galaxy Diner was the first option to pop up. We have never ate here before but were very pleased with the whole experience. Great atmosphere, fantastic service. Wife and I will definitely dine here again while in town.

    Apple Pie
    Bobby S.

    It's a diner and has good diner food! Nothing really stood out to me except for the servers... they are amazing and attentive and make great suggestions... The breakfast food is amazing! 100 out of 100 times, I would choose the breakfast dishes if I were to return... The 2 desserts we got were amazing! Fried Oreos and apple pie a la mode... warm and with vanilla ice cream... perfection!

    Harrison C.

    Went this weekend for desert after dinner and it takes you back to a quintessential dinner! The staff was lovely and the menu was a total throw back. I got a slice of apple pie with icecream and it tasted home made! If you are wanting good dinner for, this is the place for you!

    Boba Fett burger- smashed some to bite
    Michele L.

    Every time we come here, the service and quality of the food are perfect! The nachos are so good and definitely larger than an appetizer portion. I love to get the Boba Fett burger and it is the perfect balance of spicy, salty, and cheesy. It can be loud in there but it's overall fun vibes and friendly in there. It is a little dark if you sit closer to the bar but not so much so you can't see. The prices are so reasonable too. We definitely come on a regular basis.

    Fried bologna
    Eric B.

    Good dining experience from an ambiance standpoint, and they're open 8am until midnight. Service kept missing our order up from drinks to plates but it wasn't that bad. Food was great. My wife really liked her pancakes and bacon...better than most on both...and where else can you get a fried bologna sandwhich disguised as a create your own burger? Delicious. Good vibe, good food, and open late for eating. We'll be back.

    Galaxy Supreme Nachos
    Stephanie N.

    If you're a fan of good 'ol American style diners, this place will satisfy you. With the classic colors, furniture, and style, it truly brings you back to those days. I got the Galaxy Supreme Nachos. It was plentiful to share with others. It had a lot of toppings; cream cheese, lettuce, beans, onions, to name a few. I got the Nuclear Waste Dog as my entree. The toppings were similar to the Galaxy Supreme Nachos. It was a foot long hotdog, and I believe it because I couldn't finish it. It was good, but had a little too many toppings. It was messy to eat. Can't go to a diner without a milkshake. I ordered the Peppermint Patty. They even had the chocolate candy inside the milkshake. What I like about this is that they had leftover milkshake and they gave it to me. You can enjoy it without wasting any throw away. The service was friendly and diligent. The waitress was attentive and checked up on us frequently. I'll probably come back to try other menu options, or maybe even their breakfast that I heard was good too.

    Pancake Breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, and fried apples.
    Madalynne B.

    Came here for the first time today and was thoroughly impressed! Service was fast, kind, and efficient. It is definitely a diner vibe with booths and low lighting. A Carytown staple if you will. The food was amazinggggg. We all got different things and all enjoyed ourselves. I'll definitely be returning!

    Country fried steak
    Derek R.

    Stopped in late night, very good vibe, cool atmosphere. I ordered the country fried steak dinner with mashed potatoes and Coleslaw. The country fried steak was very good, delicious gravy. They were the best garlic mashed potatoes I have ever had, creamy and a great garlicky taste. The coleslaw was good. My dining companion had the Crabby patty melt and was very satisfied. Prices reasonable for the portions and high quality of food. I would defiantly recommend this place.

    Vanilla Milkshake
    Paola B.

    A classic, American home-style diner. You HAVE to check this place out!!! It is the cutest, coziest place I've been to in a while. Though a small location, it has a large personality. The staff were so amicable and cracked jokes the entire time. Food service was fast and tasted great. I can't wait to go back!

    Eggs sausage and hash browns
    Emma M.

    Came here for my mom's birthday for brunch. Great service, nice and friendly. The food was good and the vibe was cool. Affordable.

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    10 years ago

    Awesome fun themed food, best fried pickles ever! Great service.

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    9 years ago

    Definitely a Diner feel to it. Great milkshakes and fun environment. I highly recommend it. Only bad thing is parking in Carytown is crazy!

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    10 years ago

    Y'all for real need to stop cooking your bacon so damn long. Feels like I'm gonna break a tooth every time I get it.

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    Pretty good for cheap breakfast, not fancy but decent. My service was great and the atmosphere is fun.

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    12 years ago

    Loved the atmosphere. Ordered the black bean burger...one of the best I have had!!

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    11 years ago

    No complaints, EVER. Great food, great service, fun atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch, dinner... it's all delicious!

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    Good food. One of the better diners in the city. Not the best, but good.

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    13 years ago

    Looks great inside and staff was friendly. We got seated in the front section and it was quite loud. Food was okay... Nothing great.

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    11 years ago

    Love the fried pickle that came with it. 2nd time going there, loved the spiced apples and blackened chicken Salad sandwich

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    8 years ago

    It has amazing food for cheap in large portions. If you can actually finish one of their pancake meals you are a tank

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    6 years ago

    fun atmosphere, their ranch and french fries are like crack, nice staff, very clean, very speedy, great for a quick lunch break

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    15 years ago

    Galaxy is amazing! Fairly priced amazing food, great service and awesome atmosphere!

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    4.7
    (46 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    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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    4.8
    (6 reviews)
    12.3 mi

    I played a round of puttery with my colleagues after dining on the 2nd floor. The grill was down,…read moreso we couldn't order any pizza, burgers, or grilled chicken (which was a bummer, because I wanted a burger). Nonetheless I ordered some boneless sweet chili wings with blue cheese ( which were good) and tried a zero proof cocktail, berry mule. 1/10 for the drink. It resembled the taste of cough syrup. During our meal, the manager was kind enough to give free tix to puttery (nothing was mentioned about the food or drink). Afterwards we headed down to the first floor to play. The games were really fun and the artistry was magnificent! Definitely a fun time for adults or children!

    Super fun mini golf option in Richmond! Absolutely loved my time at the Puttery, they offer…read moreunlimited mini golf for a reasonable price. With two courses for a total of 18 holes. The first course is indoors and offers a variety of easier holes and some with more difficulty. The second course is outdoors and has tons of topiarys around that make for a great photo backdrop. There doesn't appear to be any real concrete theme which makes going to each hole exciting as you don't know what to expect. Everyone I interacted with was really nice and walked my friend and I through how to play. We ended up also eating upstairs and the food offerings were really yummy. We shared the soft pretzels as a starter which came with a delicious mustard sauce. I ended up getting their chicken sandwich as my main, I found the sandwich itself to be fried a bit too hard so I can't reccomend that but their fries appeared to be hand cut and those were absolutely delicious. Overall this place is a great spot for families, friends or I could even see this being a fun date spot. Its really a one stop shop with their restaurant and activities being in the same place. Highly recommend!

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