Great cocktails and a cool atmosphere! Bartender was unrivaled. Food is from a restaurant next door…read moreand was quite good.

A cute gem located in the corner of the shopping center. The ambiance is speakeasy meets boho. The…read moredrinks are top tier, they are booze heavy if you are in to that (I definitely am)! Food service is coordinated with the bistro next door and the crepes were a great choice for dessert. For my meal I had the salmon which was pleasing as well. This a lovely west end bar. Perfect for a happy hour. It only seats about 25 inside so never feels crowded.

The Red Bar & Lounge is absolutely adorable--small and intimate, making it perfect for a date night…read moreor a girls' night out. The lighting sets the mood with "red light special" vibes, and the music leans toward smooth, grown-and-sexy R&B. Even before the DJ arrived later in the evening, the atmosphere was already lively and enjoyable. The service was great as well. The margarita flight was both delicious and strong--definitely a highlight. For food, we started with the crab dip, which was excellent. I ordered the lamb, and my husband had the Fromien with chicken; everything was flavorful and well-prepared. I had such a great time, and to top it off, they have the cutest photo booth right by the exit. I already know this will be my go-to spot for my next girls' night!

Met up with a friend for drinks and appetizers after work while in Richmond for a work trip…read more The wait staff was friendly. The atmosphere seems to be aiming for a dark moody lounge feel which they may pull off better when it's dark out. I do have to give credit for the fun artwork hanging by the bathroom. The male bartender was wearing a black button down shirt, black dress pants, and what looked like the inside vest of a tuxedo from prom in 2008. I don't usually comment on outfits but in this case the waitstaff outfits seemed to be trying too hard to make the place something it wasn't. The food was decent bar food. The menu gave an Asian/ soul food fusion vibe. The crab dip was not my favorite, too much cheese on top and an almost fishy taste/smell. The wings were pretty good, and my drinks were good. My friend had the crab mac and cheese. She said it was pretty good but could have used more seasoning. They do have a special priced happy hour menu with pretty good prices. My friend was the one who recommended this place, she said they do brunches so she wanted to check it out.

Excellent first experience with Grace…read more Great service. Clean, fresh, and delicious food. Did I mention, fantastic service? Beautiful space. Give this place a shot. I'll be back!

The small, quiet, intimate feel of the bar and dining room!!…read more The waitstaff were highly professional and friendly! The food was a creative number of choices and flavor- wise exquisite!

Great date night spot with well made interesting drinks. It can get loud at times but still highly…read morerecommend. Bartenders are great and the ambiance is wonderful

Rude hostess! We went early on a Saturday in February with a party of 6. The hostess said she…read morecouldn't seat us, even though there were 2 tables next to each other that would fit us just fine. She didn't say she wasn't permitted to seat 6 in that space, but maybe that was the case. She snapped when I asked her a question that my sister already asked her, even though I had no way of knowing. "I told your friend that already" with an eyeroll. We contemplated taking a 2 top and then a 4 top elsewhere, but the hostess was so rude we decided to leave. The bar looked fun and drink menu fabulous, but is it too much to ask to be treated civilly?

A beautiful classy speakeasy with live music. It can fit about 50 with excellent service. There is…read moreno sign upfront and the entrance door is very plain. Push. Richmond should spin up a secret speakeasy tour, where entrance is only allowed by word of mouth.

This was my first time experiencing a little hidden bar. I've always seen people outside coming…read moreinto this spot on weekends and I thought it was a private venue but low & behold it's a cute bar! I came in a random Wednesday night it was dead just the way I like it. Classy jazz music was playing. The playoffs were on and the snack menu was available. I ordered a shrimp cocktail and drink. I wasn't disappointed.

Wow! This place is a vibe! At first, it was a little off putting because there's not much parking…read more I saw some people leave and head across the street to their car. But one I stepped inside, it was nothing but a positive experience. I sat at the bar. The old fashioned was perfect. I ordered the "wings" and fried brussel sprouts. The flavor on both were unique and crave-able. The bartender was friendly and quick with service! Next time I'm in town, this is my first stop!

Ventured over to Lakeside this evening. We were greeted by a friendly staff, Matthew and (Eddy)…read moreTony and sat outside. It wasn't crowded for a Saturday night, but there was plenty of seating inside and out. Lots of different beer and wine selections and some nice cocktails. We did a bunch of shareable plates. The chorizo dates, scallops with pork belly and the beef cheeks were my favorites! What a great find and we plan to return for happy hour, Mon-Sat from 3-6. I highly recommend.

Food was delicious and Elizabeth was a terrific server. She went out of her way to make our meal…read morememorable. Hugh recommend

The view and setting here can't be beat. The large expanse of windows looks out over the Chihuly…read morereed pond and the VMFA front lawn. For starters the fried paneer was overloaded with a Japanese sweet barbecue sauce. The paneer was actually well cooked if you could get through the heavy sauce liberally ladled on top. The Aloo Chat was also a miss for me. As it is traditionally served it was in a bowl with potatoes, peas and herbs but way too much of a white sauce for me. So maybe skip appetizers unless you enjoy heavy sauces. The salmon entree was well cooked and I enjoyed it with the couscous. The lemon meringue tart dessert was delicious as it should have been for $11. Service was slow and a bit stiff. Allow a good 2 1/2 hours start to finish.

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.

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.