One of the best restaurants I've visited. Ambiance was nice, seated right away, music was great (if…read moreyou're into 90s r&b), service was outstanding, and the food was some of the best I've had. I had the sweet potato cornbread, crispy salmon, with a side of collards. My wife had the oysters (with a really tasty hot sauce) and the crab cake (no filler). Everything was savory and light, cooked to perfection. We were both stuffed as we walked away from this gem!

I finally got to the new location of Lillie Pearl. The location is great. Right at the triangle…read morewhere the Maggie L Walker stature stands on Broad St. It's open and airy with two levels of seating a a nice bar. We were there late Saturday night(8:30pm). The server, Briana, was one of the best I've had in a very long time. Personable, great smile, friendly, and knew her stuff. We ordered the brussel sprouts- they were great with a nice heat from the sauce. We had the crispy skin salmon, which came with a nice fresh salad, The skin was amazingly crispy and the flesh was flavorful. I asked Briana to surprise me with something good and boy did she deliver. It was their porkchop served over some super tasty mashed potatoes. Note that this is not how they are usually served, it was Briana's favorite way to eat this dish so she made the decision for me. The porkchop was very very good. Nice grill marks, onions, and a very nice cream-based sauce. This was so so good. They are doing great food at this new location and I will be back again.

We had a reservation to celebrate our 45th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends and from…read moreentering into the doors hearing the gentleman playing the Sax, my little niece and nephew enjoying dancing to the music along with my husband all made the ambiance and decor look and feel exquisite. We ordered appetizers for the table and they were all delicious. Everyone fell in love with the collard green crab dip along with the corn bread yum! Everyone's dinner choices were beautifully plated and of course delicious. The service was outstanding and very friendly. We had a Fabulous experience I am so glad we chose Southern Kitchen for our Anniversary Celebration...

I am so late posting this...I honestly thought I had already posted this here...but with…read moremenopause...nothings really guaranteed ‍‍ Anyway...While on our weekend get away to Norfolk VA hubby and I drove to Richmond for the day and had the pleasure of visiting Southern Kitchen. What a beautiful restaurant!! I was pleasantly surprised to see an establishment operating in such excellence! The decor, the ambiance and atmosphere, the staff, the music and LORD THE FOOD!!! I absolutely have no criticism for this place and if and when I ever come back (which I'm sure I will) I'm driving my hips right back to experience Southern Kitchen!! I ordered salmon patties, collard greens, and sweet potatoes. Hubby ordered the meatloaf and everything was yummy!! The staff was helpful and personable!! Ten out of ten...I highly recommend!!

On an impromptu trip to Richmond we wanted to find a good brunch spot…read more While talking to my honey pot he said Croaker's Spot was it! He's a foodie, so say less! In your tastebuds I trust. Thankfully we got there early before the Sunday crowd came in and got a booth. Service was good but weird at times with the bar tender being super catty. It appeared she was not in the spirit of team work which made our visit a little uncomfortable. We asked for a cup of ice on the way out and even though the bartender had ice to give she wanted our waitress to get it from the back, it was the ODDEST interaction. The manager ended up helping out but I'm not sure why any restaurant would employ any person who was like that. Ew! Everyone else was all smiles and fantastic! Let's get into it! Oyster Rockefeller- OMG these have to be one of the BEST ones I've ever had in my life! Sooooo GOOD! Like good, good! Buffalo Shrimp - Good! Croakers Brunch Special was okay! Waffle was extremely sweet! Grits were thick, I was not a fan. Overall, I'd come back this food has SOUL! And someone's daddy is making those plates in the back with love! Perfect recommendation and a must do when in Richmond. No frills but good food! Sunday best is okay as most people looked real cute! Okay cute patrons!

BRING YOUR WALLETS AND STRETCHY PANTS!…read more We went as a corporate outing group of 5. The front door is a little tight cause as a popular spot there's a bunch of foot traffic. The lady at the front door was a bit staticky but she got us sat fairly quickly so we could deal with that. Vibes are all wooden, but not creaky. Could be a cool date spot, it was very casual so we were able to be a bit boisterous. Good place to chat and blend in. Service was great and friendly and attentive. The waitress we had always made sure our cups were full and we had napkins and what we needed. We didn't get any alcohol, I got an Arnold Palmer, the wife got a midtown. They were both pretty good, I don't know what the difference was but they slapped. Free refills on sweet tea was dope too! The food came out pretty fast for the portions and quality. The wings are a must get, get the large and if you don't finish air fry them back home (reheat is good) (I would get sauce on the side, we did buffalo). We got like a desert style cornbread with syrup and powdered sugar, not normally my jams but totally delicious (my coworker ordered, I am not into sweets; still 10/10). I had 2 buffalo shrimp and they were also good, I didn't get a flick but that's a safe pick. The mains are pricey (typical soul food prices) but fire!!! Portions were good but the quality of goods and meat are awesome. I eat at a lot of places, the quality was really high here so I think the price tag was fair. My wife got the catfish, I got the stuffed salmon. For our sides we got the greens, cabbage, and the Mac & cheese. I had a couple of things I personally like that I feel would have enhanced the meal but the overall outlook is that this is the place to go. The greens were salty as heck and didn't have like a turkey neck or smoked anything in it, could be a regional preference but that was missing for me. The cabbage was also cooked really well and didn't require much but had no sparkle. Great texture but the flavor wasn't there, I'm also Caribbean so maybe what I like is different, the crunch with a kick would have gone far and maybe some salt from the greens in there. The Mac and cheese was good, I like a creamier one but this will suffice tbh. Overall I'm going to give them a 8.9/10. I could have gotten the wrong things or went on an off day but they certainly delivered and the service was GREAT. I would deff revisit, it's got a lot of charm and personality. The staff were amicable and the bathrooms were clean. I would recommend this spot if you're visiting Richmond!

We ordered on Door Dash…read more Overall, our food was pretty good. The batter for the Stuffed Catfish and 3 Piece Whiting was a bit salty but still flavorful. The Mac and cheese was dry but still tasty, yams and collards were on point. The Blueberry Lemon Glazed Cornbread was missing the glaze and had a bread pudding consistency, the Cabbage was a miss. Not sure if we'll order from this restaurant again when we're back in the area.

I ordered the Jerk Chicken Pasta which was really good! Very flavorful but on the spicier side,…read morewhich I appreciated. I also ordered the collards and mac-n-cheese, which were okay.

The food is good juice i wood recommend this restaurant to anyone it is great tasting homemaderead more

I had a write this review while everything is fresh in my mind...I just left the restaurant about…read more30 minutes ago. I walked in an ordered the whiting with mac and cheese and cabbage. The guy at the bar took my order and told me it would be about 15-20 minutes. Once I got to my car I opened the top because I didn't want the fish to get soggy from steaming. Immediately it smelled like Gorton's fish sticks. I take a closer look and the fish is fried in bread crumbs. What soul food restaurant doesn't fry fish in cornmeal/cornflour??? Absolutely no seasoning. The macaroni and cheese was bland and basic. The cabbage was actually good. The sorry piece of cornbread isn't even worth mentioning. I paid $22 for this meal. Never again. Richmond's soul food scene is sadly disappointing to me.

Good food, good service & good location except parking can be trying…read more Outdoor eating & chatting was very comfortable.

We're new to RVA, and really trying to support non-chain restaurants. Found Lunch. Supper! here on…read moreYelp. Our cocktails were delicious and so nicely prepared. Hubby had short ribs, Brussels and cheese grits. Kiddo had chicken and waffles with gravy, and I had the Barbecue Sundae. All three were so tasty! Each dish, whether main course or side was executed so beautifully. The collards on the sundae were the best I've ever had. If I could cook them like that, I'd have them more often. Our server was attentive and so so nice. The decor is adorable and the atmosphere was fantastic. Can't wait to go back!!

When people say "hidden gem," this is exactly what they're talking about. Tucked away in an…read moreunassuming shopping center, Gummy's Home Cooking is the kind of place you don't casually visit -- you make it a priority. This tasted like Sunday dinner at grandma's house, no exaggeration. The turkey wings were falling off the bone, deeply seasoned, and cooked with real care. The mac and cheese was rich and comforting, and the cabbage had that slow-cooked flavor that lets you know it wasn't rushed. This isn't just good -- it's soulful. Richmond, don't sleep on this spot.

Tucked away to feel like a secret spot but easy enough to find, pull in between the Goodyear and…read morethe Latino Market and you'll see Gummy's on the left. I was disappointed to learn I couldn't place an order online and I attempted to call twice but was left on hold for 5 minutes each time. Instead, we stopped by in person and placed the order which was ready in about 20 minutes. Seating up to about 50 people. It's very clean inside and smells like grandma's kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. The lady taking our order was very pleasant and spoke to everyone with a smile. Fried fish, greens, Mac and Cheese, and potato salad. Oh! Can't forget about the moist rum cake! Everything was great - next time, I hope to dine in-person.

The food was very mid and yes, it did leave me full, but the pricing was outrageous for the food…read more You can get the same amount of food for cheaper and even more food for the same price.

Best place to get fresh, succulent deep fried oysters in a flash!…read more I treat myself to their dinner plate with bettered fried okra as a side. It's a bit of an investment, but the freshness and food quality is excellent. The wait staff and window folks are courteous and very competent. I've never been disappointed. I wholeheartedly recommend Sugar's Crab Shack for a delicious meal you'll be sure to remember fondly!