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    Jamerican Cuisine

    3.9 (18 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Large, Jerk Chicken
    David W.

    Great value. The large takeout serving of jerk chicken is easily enough for two meals it must weigh 3+ pounds. It's very tasty and I love the cabbage. The bones are left in the chicken, so if that's a concern for you, another place may be a better choice.

    This is the back area. Corner store kinda vibe.
    Ashley B.

    So, first off, I am so glad that this place closed at 9 pm. It is so difficult to even call in an order at Carena's and let's not get into their line. . . you may as well call while you're in line or your food will get cold. I love the outer appeal of the building. The Jamaican flare and you know that Bob Marley is a staple so to see an art piece of him is really nice. Now, there are two entryways. I think the back entrance is for the later hours while the restaurant itself may be closed a little earlier given the pandemic. Since most people are doing carry out, they should probably spruce this area up a bit. I mean, it is basically empty, the menu is a bit tattered, the window view would make you think twice before ordering, especially if you are a germophobe with Rona booming. You basically have to have a corner store mindset. It's a little sad since the restaurant section is pretty nice. Now again, I was ecstatic that they were open until 9 pm. . . but then . . . you're out of almost everything: plantain? "we're out", beef patty "we're out", jerk chicken? "we're out". Mane, what do ya have? lol Mind you, I arrived around 6:30 pm. aaaaaanywho... I got the curry goat. When I say my plate was FULL, I'm being 100% honest. I decided to get large and it was a lot. I couldn't even keep the lid closed. Now, I was expecting a little sauce to be there since it is curry goat. The sauce was not there from what I could see, but maybe it was absorbed by all the rice and veggies (remember. . . this thing is PACKED). Now, when I finally ate the food, FULL OF FLAVOR. I was pleasantly surprised because of the lack of sauce and I was skeptical because of the back ambiance. I was happy to try their food! It was a great experience. The goat wasn't fatty and they didn't skimp on the meat either. So my only take away was the back ambiance, other than that, the food was great! I may visit again for sure.

    Mac and cheese $3.50

    I think they closed down the restaurant/ lounge part but when I went today it was more of a Togo place! Food portion is very generous so the price is justified! I'm not gonna lie the food was a lil weak in flavor compared to other Jamaican place I've been too. I can see that it's well seasoned but i don't know maybe I came in a bad day or had from a wrong batch. But I'm still gonna go and try more next time cuz I'm not convinced that it's not that good. I wanna give them another try. Mac and cheese was a lil dry not w ouch cheese. The top layer was nice and cheesy baked, but the inside wasn't really creamy. It was warm and fresh but it kinda tasted like how a cold mac taste before you heat it up. Steak and pepper was just not hitting it but it wasn't horrible. My brother got oxtail he said it was ok I didn't try it. He said it taste a lil like it the bottom of the pot might've been burnt there was a hint of burn taste. The beef patty I didn't really like it but my brother did so I guess it's just an individual taste preference not that it actually is bad!! But over all it was nice, nice people and fast and fresh food!

    Jerk chicken
    Beau W.

    Hands down my favorite lunch spot. You get a lot of food and it is very inexpensive. This man cooks with his heart and soul. Only trade off is that it is usually cash only

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    Janice M.

    Jamerican cuisine. ( Caribbean) Excellent authentic jamaican food. I got curry goat & ride and beans. So much food I have to enjoy later. Mask required to enter and only 5 people allowed in store. Carryout only. It looks like they do have restaurant seating but that's closed. Will definitely come back here very soon.

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    Xida Z.

    Come here if you want large portions of tasty chicken curry for takeout. I've ordered their chicken curry a couple times before. They fill the box up to the brim and the chicken has plenty of delicious skin on there. Worth a look if you're in the neighborhood and want something quick. It's definitely a whole in the wall.

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    I go here almost everyday now. This place is the most underrated in the city. Best Curry Chicken and Jerk Chicken in Richmond BY FAR !

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    Jerk chicken was really good and it was nice talking to the owner about the meal and plans to expand/renovate the dining area.

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    Lunch. Supper!

    Lunch. Supper!

    4.4
    (2.3k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Haven't been here in quite some time; but glad that my husband and one of our friends Mom asked me…read moreto get out today. One of the best spots in downtown Richmond (Scott's addition area) for a small group to enjoy a great meal in a cozy setting! I finished off the salmon cake sandwich with french fries; as it was very delicious and filling. The hostess and wait staff were helpful and friendly during the whole experience.

    Was passing through Richmond, and a lot of my friends recommended LUNCH.SUPPER! for brunch. My…read morepartner and I were seated promptly. Only street parking is available, but it wasn't too difficult to find a spot. The atmosphere: Very rustic vibe with some farmhouse-style decor. They have table, high-top, bar, and patio seating available. The food: I opted for the Chicken and Waffles with a side of cheese grits. I chose to make it hot for more spice. It's served with one whole waffle, two large pieces of fried chicken, and syrup on the side. The chicken was not seasoned as much as I hoped and wasn't as spicy as I expected, which was a bummer. The cheese grits were alright as well, but not as flavorful as I hoped. My partner ordered the Double Barrel Bowl, and he really enjoyed it. It was packed with pulled pork and was plentiful and filling. The service: Great and kind service from Mave (I believe that is her name but I'm not entirely sure). She informed us about the daily specials and was attentive throughout our visit.

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    Pimento cheese & fried green tomatoes
    Pimento cheese & fried green tomatoes
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    Little Nickel

    Little Nickel

    4.2
    (565 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    My party of 4 came in for dinner on a Tuesday evening, and we were a little bit disappointed with…read morethe service. The staff were polite, but we had to ask several times to get items we were missing or things we wanted extras of. They checked in on us a fair number of times, but they still forgot to return to give us what we had asked for. By the time we were ready to leave, we still haven't gotten our dressings or our condiments. I also had asked for my burger to be well done, but I got a burger with quite a bit of pink in it. I didn't want to ask for it to be placed back on the grill because I didn't really want to wait longer for my food. Although I wanted my burger to be well done and I didn't get it that way, it was still pretty good. The fries though, I think was the best part of it. The fries were perfectly seasoned and crunchy! I also ordered a coke. Just a heads up, they don't do free refills on the sodas, so each cup is $4. My party also ordered salmon l'orange and a romano salad with salmon. My friends really enjoyed their main dishes, but we did ask for extra dressing. The restaurant is decorated in a boho-style vibe, and it was cute. We found the lighting on the side dining area to be a little bit too dim once the sun went down, but I do think it would've been perfect for a date night vibe. Overall, we had an okay experience.

    I always love the atmosphere of Little Nickel when we stop in. On Friday night after a day at River…read moreRock we went for dinner and had a great evening full of laughs and good food. The restaurant was quite busy, but we were seated on the patio quickly. That evening, they had a pasta al a vodka special but I still got the lamb burger with fries. We also got the pork bowl, which was HUGE and the table favorite. The bowl had rice, beans, pineapple, shredded pork, tomatoes and pickled onions. I love the amount of food and all the toppings. It was kind of elevated chipotle! We finished the evening with coconut cream pie and a couple more Coors lights. The coconut cream pie was fluffy and slightly sweet. The only thing is the crust was a bit hard, but it was still very yummy!

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    Half Way House

    Half Way House

    4.3
    (254 reviews)
    11.1 mi
    $$$
    Established in 1760
    Family-owned & operated

    Food was excellent. Service (Wayne) was great. He was friendly, knowledgeable of menu and spot on…read moretiming. Highly recommend this establishment. !!

    The Half Way House is settled in a dark basement lit by candles giving a romantic atmosphere. Once…read moreit gets full it can feel a bit cramped, but this is probably due to my height and the low ceilings. The house is rich in history making it quite a special place for my husband and I to celebrate a momentous occasion. A drawback was how uncomfortable the seats were. My husband and I are like Vikings, very tall and stocky, so the seats felt too small. The average person will probably have no problem with them. My hubs ordered the seafood platter and was delighted in how delicious it was. I ordered the Black and Bleu Beef Tips with the filet and requested it be cooked medium rare. Unfortunately, it was mostly overcooked and tough. I expected the mushroom sauce to be more substantial and the bleu cheese to be enough to be tasted. I was very disappointed at what was a sprinkling of mushrooms on top and no distinct bleu cheese flavor at all. The twice baked potato was yummy, but I could not eat the asparagus as I found it bitter and undercooked. It made me regret paying the price it cost as I could not even enjoy half the portion. Service was good and yet not. We were served by three different people, including the manager who seemed to give most of her attention to one particular table. When she removed our plates without offering dessert, coffee, or tea it felt we were being hurried along. One older gentleman was very attentive. He made sure we were taken care of and satisfied. I wish I knew his name as I would love to give him all the stars. He was superb and comped us dessert in honor of our special occasion. We chose the tiramisu, and it was very tasty, perfect crispy top with the creamy underside. I do recommend this restaurant as an experience one should seek to enjoy. I believe you will love the historicity of the location, and the service will be a fine dining event. Your food may be hit or miss, depending on what you order, but I think the location itself is worth the risk.

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    Riverside Tavern

    Riverside Tavern

    4.5
    (47 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Found this spot on yelp and decided to try it out for dinner. Three of us went. The parking is a…read morelittle tight but there is street parking in the neighborhood behind it. We had about a 20 min wait. There is also indoor and outdoor seating along with bar seating. We had a good waitress and we had good service. All of us had a different beer. There is a small beer menu but with a good variety. I had a red ale and an orange wheat. We all had different sandwiches as well. I had the riverside burger and it was really good. It is a small place overall but has a community/local feel to it. It is a little out of the way for us but I would go back again if in that area.

    Wasn't too busy on a Sunday afternoon, they have a little parking lot. They have some patio chairs…read moreright out front, a bar and some seating inside and then a patio outside. The patio is covered and has 2 heaters. We walked into the bar and the bartender directed us outside where our server came out and got us waters. She helped us turn the heaters on and got us settled as we waited for the rest of our family to arrive. For apps, we ordered the Fried Oysters and the chicken tenders with BBQ sauce. The chicken tenders came with fries as well. The oysters were good, nice and crispy. The tenders were also delicious, especially with the BBQ sauce. The fries, while they looked crispy, were just a tad soggy for my taste. For our entrees, I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and my husband ordered the cubano. Our family ordered salads with salmon. Everything looked delicious and was fairly quick to come out. My sandwich came with ranch and it definitely helped tone down the saltiness of the Fried chicken. Just eating the chicken alone was too salty and I had asked for my fries extra crispy which were amazing. The cubano sandwich was good and well made and the side of Brussels my husband got were also crispy. The salads and the salmon looked good, definitely cooked well. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. The person who helped bring out our drinks also ended up bringing out some bacon for our dog and was so kind. The patio is dog friendly but I would recommend brining a towel or mat for your pup to lay on. Overall, great service and good food!

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    Pet friendly patio.
    Pet friendly patio.
    Steak and Cheese
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    Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fries
    Secret Sandwich Society

    Secret Sandwich Society

    4.2
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    We loved the original in WV and were excited that there was one in Richmond. Sat at the bar and had…read morefun people watching. Started with Brussels and they were some of the best that I've ever had. We ordered the Rose Marie and Truman. Both delicious and filling. Good draft list and interesting cocktails. Service was great and noise levels weren't as loud as I expected from other reviews

    What a disappointment. Service was good, but very forgetful. Just think he was new…read more Food was disappointing. Fried Brussel sprouts with hot honey/balsamic/ feta were average. Not much flavor. Kids chicken strips were a chicken patty that was overcooked and cut up. Also came out lukewarm at best. The Rueben was soggy and had about three slices of meat on it. Very little sauce on the sandwich no and was charged for extra when I asked for more. Added the Parmesan truffle fries which were powered Parmesan with some truffle oil sprinkled on top. Again all lukewarm. The Timberwolf burger had maybe two jalapeño's on it and the onions were burnt. The regular burgers and kids are the same size. Housemade pickles were soggy and the cucumber skins were tough. The quality of food from when we had eaten here a couple years ago was subpar in comparison. If you are going to charge for upscale items then they need to be upscale in the quality of what you are serving. Will not be back.

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    | THE FILLMORE SANDWICH + CHICKEN |
    | THE FILLMORE SANDWICH + CHICKEN |
    Kennedy Sandwich
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    Zeus salad and side order of brussels sprouts with Parmesan cheese

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    Westham Tavern

    Westham Tavern

    4.2
    (13 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    After a long day of flying, I really just wanted to order room service and relax. Westham Tavern…read moreabsolutely delivered -- literally and figuratively. This is the restaurant in the lobby of the Omni, and their room service menu has a really solid variety. Appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, fish, chicken, steak, seafood, other meat options, plus plenty of sides and desserts. There's something for whatever mood you're in. For my appetizer I ordered the fried green tomatoes. I'm very picky about fried green tomatoes because if they're not done right, they can be greasy and heavy. These were not. They were thick wedges of firm green tomatoes in a light batter, stacked with a spread of pimento cheese and finished with a drizzle of honey. The balance of savory and sweet worked really well, and the texture was exactly what I look for -- crisp outside, tender yet firm inside. For my entrée I chose the roasted lamb rack. It came as two double ribs over a sweet potato purée that had a subtle hint of cinnamon -- really nice flavor without being overpowering. The lamb was cooked to the right temperature, juicy and tender, with a light chimichurri and vegetables alongside. I also ordered the grilled corn succotash as a side -- corn, beans, and tomato. It was fresh and bright and complemented the richness of the lamb perfectly. This is my second time dining here. The first time I had breakfast out on the Westham Porch, and both experiences have been very pleasant. The service has been consistent, the food is thoughtfully prepared, and it's a great option whether you're dining downstairs or ordering up to your room.

    I had the best meal from beginning to end!! To start, I had a Manhattan. It was great! The house…read moresalad was a beautiful mix of veggies. Instead of the buttermilk popcorn dressing, I had the Avocado Caesar - just delicious! I had the Cast Iron Rockfish, which came with succotash, forbidden rice, and a beurre blanc sauce. This fish had a great sear. The nuttiness of the forbidden rice was delightful. The succotash was a great twist. For dessert, I had the River City S'more. It was excellent!! Myriah was my server and she did a great job of answering questions and checking on me. They have bar seating, along with some tables. I was able to eat and watch football - a win, win!

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    The porch view
    The porch view
    Roasted Lamb rack on a bed of sweet potato puree, buttered romanesco, arugula, chimchurri ...
    Roasted Lamb rack on a bed of sweet potato puree, buttered romanesco, arugula, chimchurri ...
    Westham Tavern

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