We were looking for a place to eat that was NOT a chain establishment. Did not disappoint! Great…read moreatmosphere, excellent food, and friendly staff. Not the easiest location to find, but worth the effort.

food was quite delicious! the server was quite nice and…read moreextremely helpful. the aesthetics of the place are wonderful; cozy, warm, and just a wonderful little spot. would 100% recommend!

Hubs and I stopped by here around 12:45 on a weekday because this place looked awesome. Shawarma on…read morethe south side of Richmond? Yes please! There is a pretty small public parking lot directly across the street, and it was full, so I'm not 100% sure if we parked in the public parking or the parking lot of the glass shop next-door since there weren't really any signs. I really hate parking in the middle of any town, but it wasn't too bad. But I'm still not sure if we could've gotten a ticket or not. You seat yourself in this really awesome classic rock themed restaurant. The decor is great, a perfect mix of interesting things to look at, without being super claustrophobic-ly overwhelming. It is really cute. We took a minute to look over the menu, and decided on the house cut chips appetizer, and both a beef and chicken Shawarma for us to try both. The beef Shawarma was delicious. I really like the seasoning that they use on their meat or sauce or something. I never could place what it was or where it was, but the flavor is just heavenly. A little sweet, a little savory and delicious. The fresh pickled veggies were also amazing. They were still crisp with that snap that you really want with pickled foods. Chicken Shawarma was definitely my favorite since it had slightly different pickled vegetables. They were both good, but the chicken was definitely my favorite by just a touch. The bread was a little hard and chewy for my likings, it definitely stood up to the creamy sauce and the juicy pickled vegetables, but it almost hurt my teeth if you just had a dry spot that hadn't been soaking in some form of liquid. The house cut chips are just OK, nothing special by themselves, but that trio of dipping sauces was amazing. We were dipping our fries into it because we liked those a little better than the chips, but we ate almost every drop of that sauce trying to figure out which one was our favorite. one of the hot sauces is blueberry and very sweet with a mild spice, one is I think mango and not spicy initially, but when you swallowed, you definitely felt it burn in the back of your throat. It was a nice sneaky heat, which I love. And the third dipping sauce, we could not place, but we literally could not figure out which one we loved the most. They have a patio outside with lots of tables, but we did not go out there. It looks cute in the pictures though. The downside, is that while the service was very great, if you catch them out a bad time, they don't yet seem to be able to handle huge amounts of orders. They've only been open for about two months, I think, so that will come in time. It seems that they only have one guy cooking in the back, so we were unluckily there at the same time as a table of eight people. If we had all the time in the world, I could have sat and stared at the decor for ages. But unfortunately, if you are on a lunch break or have to be somewhere, they could potentially be so backed up it takes quite a while to actually get your food. It was a rare and random set of circumstances, and probably does not happen often, and she generously comped our chips which was not necessary but was very appreciated. The service here is absolutely top-notch. We will definitely be back for more of that delicious Shawarma. Definitely earlier in the day though, so we can sit as long as we want.

Service was good and atmosphere nice. I really hope they make it…read more That being said, went for lunch, twice. Might be that Lebanese food is not my thing. I found the chicken pita/wrap dry and bland. The burger way too large, overcooked and dry. I'll admit, I'm a saucy person and like lots of flavors and textures, which I didn't find in my couple of visits. The fried cauliflower was tasty, but wish the pitas accompanying them were warm, or at least not cold.

There's was a long wait when we arrive and definitely understand why, food and drink were good…read more They do offer out door seating, would be great especially when the weather gets better. We received good service the whole time. Inside seating definitely got to listen to great music from the cooks, their playlist was on point. Inside is a bit small but cozy. The strawberry lemonade mimosa didn't taste like strawberry at all, looks and taste like lemonade. Food was really good tho. The cinnamon french toast shooter was delicious as well.

The ambiance is of a typical bar scene. Large outdoor dining space. We ate inside. The staff were…read moreattentive but not overly friendly. I'd say they were indifferent. The menu was interesting with clever names such as "Cluck around and find out". The wait time wasn't very long on food. Refills timely. The food was decent. I had the Queso Burger which did lack seasoning despite being submerged in a pool of cheese. I love the idea. The burgers were cooked well done which is totally fine since I wasn't given the option for temp request. They were just dry patties. O rings were hitting. I'll probably be back. Check them out.

I like that the food is always consistently good here. I generally always order a club sandwich…read morewhen I go to a deli, and theirs are good, and I love the giant pickle spear that comes with all of the meals. This place does inspire me to branch out from my normal choice though. The sailor is delicious, the French dip is great, the Cuban is great, the barbecue chicken is so delicious. All the people have always been friendly, the parking lot across the street is convenient. The family and I are fans.

I used to live in Petersburg when I was younger and I've been to restaurants close to here but I've…read morenever gotten the chance to try out this place. Interior (8/10) - The inside looks good but the chairs at the glass tables were a little too tight for me so I decided to sit at the bar which was a good choice. The chairs at the bar felt a little wobbly but I didn't mind. I sometimes drive past this place during the night and it's always packed so I guess it's best for a post work visit. Service (8/10) - The staff were extremely friendly and on top of things and it's a local restaurant so I not going to complain. Food (9/10) - and now for the main attraction, the food tastes pretty good. I had the Crab Cake Sandwich and it was seasoned and savory. My friend ordered mozzarella sticks and they were the best mozzarella sticks I've had so far, crisped and cheesy to perfection. And the crab dip was pretty decent, too creamy and juicy to my taste (No Diddy). Overall, this place doesn't come off as a place for dinner for me but it's the perfect place for Lunch. 8.5/10

I have wanted to dine at Maria's Old Town 21 for a few years & finally this week I got to realize…read moremy wish to dine there. The entrance to the restaurant was like walking into Italy. The decor was absolutely breathtaking. The space itself is HUGE. There is ample space for large groups, as well as, space to accommodate special events. I literally could not get enough of just looking at the Beauty & Majesty of the restaurant. Once we were seated, our server Steve was courteous, attentive & knowledgeable about menu options. We ordered the She Crab & Mushroom soups as appetizers, as well as, the Oysters Rockefeller. Our soups were bursting with flavor & very fulfilling. Both soups were seasoned perfectly. The Oysters Rockefeller were ample in size & earthy in flavor. They were not the best both my daughter & I had tasted but they were also not the worst either. As our entrees, we ordered the Baked Sicilian Spaghetti & the Seafood Pasta with vodka sauce. Both dishes were absolutely delicious & the portion sizes were substantial. We definitely had leftovers. Although this was my first visit to this establishment, I literally cannot wait to return. It was the perfect location for a peaceful& fulfilling lunchtime dining experience. I highly recommend trying Maria's Old Town 21, you WILL NOT be disappointed ‍

Overall, loved everything! I loved how the place looked inside! Couldn't decide between the…read morespaghetti or chicken Alfredo so I let the waitress. She said she likes both but the Alfredo sauce more because they make that fresh for every order. So I went with the chicken Alfredo. And it satisfied my expectations and cravings for pasta!! I got a cheesecake to go and it's delicious as well! Very soft, melts in your mouth! I would go again if I lived in Virginia!

We stopped here on our way from DC to Wilmington. The hotel itself has a super cool story and the…read morespace in which the restaurant is located feels really beautiful, grand and historic. It is spacious with lots of natural light (if you eat during the day). We ended up being one of two tables because we came at an odd time. There was only one person working front of house, Melissa, and it looked like she was bartender, hostess and server while we were there. Despite that she did a great job. She was gracious, attentive and even pulled out my chair for me. She knew about the building's history and seemed to take genuine pride. So if that is an indication of what the service is like all the time then A++. Food was decent, not mind-blowing. But I thought the quality was there. Ingredients were fresh. Prices were high end for the area but reasonable for the preparation and presentation. Food was well prepared. My only real complaint is my fried okra kept sliding out of its batter. See photos for more food info.

We stopped at Shirley's during a road trip and had a great experience. The restaurant is located in…read morethe lobby of the Hotel Petersburg, which made it an easy and convenient stop. When we went, only the bar area was open, but there were tables in that section and we were able to sit comfortably as a family of four. Our waitress was really sweet and personable, which always makes a difference--especially when you're traveling with kids. The food was delicious. I ordered the smash burger, my husband had the salmon, and both were excellent. The kids ordered from the kids' menu--chicken tenders and a burger--and everything came with fries. We also ordered the sweet potato fries and those were a standout--definitely recommend them. Overall, it was a great stop during our trip with good food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere. We really enjoyed our experience at Shirley's.

Visiting from out of town and came across this place. Fun beers and amazing pizza. Kid friendly and…read morewe all enjoyed it.

Came here Thursday night for their trivia. The host was so nice and had a great vibe. She found us…read morea table and brought an extra chair as we were a group of 5 and it was busy. The biggest reason I deducted stars was the service. The servers didn't seem to want to be there. They did pop by to ask if we needed things but seemed to hope we wouldn't. I ordered the key lime pie martini on the rocks as I prefer a slower sip on ice and it's just easier to drink. What I didn't expect was the drink to still come in a martini glass just with ice tossed in. Because of that the waitress had it all down her arm dripping on the floor. I felt bad for her. The martini itself though was delicious. After I got the mint to be which was a water min mojito. It was delicious! Very sweet but not in an overpowering way. My mom got the Bahama mama which was just okay. The guys really enjoyed their beers. Now for food we started with the pretzel with beer cheese. The cheese costs an extra $3 which isn't a problem but the small ramekin it comes in was disappointing. There wasn't even enough for the pretzel... but it was delicious. Next we got the garlic sauce pizza with the potatoes, I can't remember the name. It was delicious and a good size. Lastly we got the brownie sundae which was also very good. The brownie was the star, being fudgey but also having big yummy chocolate chips. Definitely worth it. Over all I would like to go back and try it again.

It really is a hideaway! We made a turn onto the street and couldn't tell if we were going to the…read moreright place, until we saw it hidden amidst the trees. This bar made me feel like I live in a small town and all the locals come to hang to this one place. I only came here for the pool table. It's $1 per play. We had about 6 plays on a Friday around 7pm. Goes to show you that it wasn't crowded and no body was waiting for us to stop. They have a total of 2 pool tables. We didn't have any drinks, but it looked like those who did were having a blast. They had some drink specials and on certain evenings they have happy hour from 4-6. It was also karaoke night and at least one brave soul got up to sing "My Girl." This place is sure to give you a jolly good time.

Great palce to enjoy a drink and some music in a relaxed atmosphere. Has a family feel to it and…read moregreat service. Nothing flashy or trendy , just a great spot to enjoy a drink .

Just passing through and stopped in because the building was pretty cool. Little did I know how…read moregood the food and service would be. I had their clam chowder and it's was phenomenal ! And the biggest and most delicious piece of cornbread came with it. And yes...the building is super cool. Give it a try!

The worst restaurant I've ever been to. If you have any older people in your group who can't make…read moreit up stairs as a group of more than 6. They will purposefully behave nasty. Seating others at tables prior to you. When a table opens up they then tell you you can't sit there and tell you groups have to be sat across the restaurant from another. Yet strangers can sit nearby no issues at all. Horrible service. Would never come back. Waited for over an hour.

The food, customer service and atmosphere at Griffin Lounge was nothing short of amazing! I will…read moredefinitely be back and bringing friends along with me. Learned so much from Theresa on the background of the building, which is so amazing to see the history that is here. Had the Shakshuka and the Hibiscus/Lemonade - everything here is freshly made and SOOOO DELICIOUS!! If you have a chance to stop by, do so - it's right off 95, you will not be disappointed!!

The Customer service was excellent! Theresa greeted me upon my arrival and immediately started…read moreengaging in conversation. She was extremely kind, warm and inviting, and made fantastic recommendations. I had the shakshuka, with their warm, house-made croissants and their brilliant, husk tea. It was absolutely divine! The decor is unique and not something you would see in an ordinary coffee shop! The patio area was a nice touch and it was great to sit outside while enjoying my breakfast. I will certainly be back with friend. 10 out of 10 recommend