Thus was our second time here. The food comes out quickly, and is delicious. The beer and…read morecocktails are great!

Was traveling through the area recently and thought I'd give this place a try since it was the…read morehighest rated restaurant nearby. The four out of five stars that it has is clearly not because of their burgers. Quite underwhelming. For $14 I thought I might get possibly two slices of tomato and two pieces of cheese, one on each patty, or even a special bun, but looks like they're doing some cost cutting. I gave it an extra star because the sweet potato tots were pretty good but the burger is 2/5 stars. It's sort of compares to a Hardee's six dollar burger, but with that one, you get more cheese and toppings. The place itself looks like it could hold a lot of people and the bar looked well stocked, a place to maybe watch a game and have a beer.

Came here to celebrate my birthday with a friend and I was not disappointed! Place has an amazing…read morefeel inside... cute lamps at tables, great colors, art work, etc. Our server was attentive and friendly and made some great recommendations. Had some happy hour drinks and a crab pretzel... amazing. Then we tried a flat bread and I got a piece of cake for my bday. All were awesome and well prepared. I can't wait to go back!!

A charming historic building with a much more charming and attractive bartender. She's got the…read moregift of gab and serves beers faster than a vet in line at the bank on payday. Would close the place down again any day.

The ambiance was great, food was good, and the service was on point…read more It was an all around great evening.

Had a great time here at the Prince tribute show. It was a wonderful show and it was different than…read moreI had expected. I had been worried it was going to be more like a concert/club and those days are past me. I was relieved that it was a restaurant with no bad seats. The show starts at 8 so I would get a dinner at 7 or 730. We got there at 6pm and got to visit for the time. The food was unexpected. It was very well done and well above the pub food we had expected. My burger was on nedium rare and a good size. The dip and sprouts were solid and the dip had a strong garlic taste which we loved. Great all around and I recommend giving this a shot. A bit sad I missed the Police cover band.

My girl found out about this spot from a co-worker so we decided to come see a new band called…read moreTestiphy they were so good. The food was tasty and reasonably priced drinks were good bar staff excellent waiters was a bit slow but it was pretty crowded. Definitely will be coming back thank you for an excellent Saturday night out with the ladies all 10 of us enjoying ourselves and a special Happy birthday to my girl Patrica!

We were patrons foryears before new ownership. A while back, we had some time to kill one afternoon…read more'around 4:00' and decided to slip in there for a quick drink and check out the new ownership vibe. They wanted to charge us $30 to enter. We said no thanks we are not here for the band (that starts at 7:00, 3 hours later) and advised we'll just come back another time. As we were leaving, the manger, we assume, walked up to hostess and loudly stated in front of everyone "did they think they were just gonna walk in here for a glass of wine and listen to free music tonight". We have never been back. Management at the owners other place in town seem to share that same personality. Inedible food "you ordered it, you're gonna have to pay for it".

Come here pretty often the last 5+ years for the concert series! I like it because it's good…read moreartists, cheap pricing and easy viewing. The GA tickets is bring your own chair or blanket, or stand if you wish. Some concerts are so packed no chairs are allowed. Parking right by the entrance is $5 cash only. Last year felt like a ton of country -- and i love country -- but also like variety. They've slowly bought that back this year. They do need to get better with the communication channels during weather. I was there for the Dru Hill concert, and we waited 2 hours, with no update, until they abruptly let us back in.

The sound was pathetic last night for the Marshall Tucker Band. We were 12 rows back and a little…read moreto the right. The audio mix was so bad it was nearly impossible to understand a single word of the vocals and the sound clarity was non existent. Then the sound definition was terrible.

What better way to spend a beautiful spring/summer evening than watching musical acts under the…read morestars in a botanical garden? Yep, I'm a fan of this concert series and look forward to it every year! I saw Iron & Wine this evening at Groovin' in the Garden and it was just as delightful as I remembered. Despite the rain creating a minor delay, the show seemed to go off without a hitch. My one complaint is that they don't allow you to bring in outside food, so you're stuck with ordering from their concession options. Luckily, they have quite the variety, with healthier options that you don't often find at concerts. I didn't purchase anything this evening - and I'm glad I wasn't too hungry, because the food line was insanely long for a good part of the show. The beer line, on the other hand, moved super quick! I appreciate that they offer both beer and wine choices, so there's something to please every palate. Groovin' in the Garden is held in such a relaxing venue, and I always dig the vibe of the crowd at their shows. The staff is super organized and helpful and the lines to enter the venue move quickly (although, I suggest printing your tickets at home, because will call definitely takes a little longer). Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, cash for bites and beverages, and be ready for a great night.

Groovin in the Garden is a summer concert series held at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens on Thursday…read morenights throughout May and June. It provides a fun opportunity to enjoy music and a beautiful atmosphere. Gates for each concert open at 5:30 p.m. and the opening band goes on at 6 p.m. Ticket prices vary depending on the act and are always less expensive in advance than at the door. Food, beer and wine are for sale. Acts for the 2010 season include Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Keller Williams, Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter and Mason Jennings, Zappa Plays Zappa and Arlo Guthrie. I guess maybe it's all the greenery, but there's something about listing to music here that feels very relaxing. Grab some friends, head to the garden and spend a relaxing night chilling out and listening to music.

If you haven't been to Fuzzy Cactus yet, you are seriously missing out on one of Richmond's…read morebest-kept secrets. This place has been a go-to spot. Paul is the best!! Now let's talk food, because the wings and nachos here are absolutely to die for. The wings come out perfectly crispy with just the right amount of sauce, and the nachos are piled high and loaded in all the right ways. Every single time I order them I wonder why I ever eat anywhere else. But here's my pro tip -- hit happy hour. Trust me on this one. The daiquiris during happy hour are hands down the best in all of Richmond. Refreshing, perfectly balanced, and dangerously easy to drink. Fuzzy Cactus has the perfect combination of great food, killer drinks, and even better people. Do yourself a favor and get in there.

Eclectic emo is what comes to my mind. We came for food but definitely will be retuning for the…read moredrinks. Service was fast and food came out quickly. Came only for the wings and they definitely live up to the hype. Came out fresh and hot. The wings were huge and perfectly saucy - might be some of my favorite wings in RVA thus far. The buffalo sauce was perfect. We also got the sweet heat which was like a mild bbq sauce with a little bit of heat - the sauce itself was okay but the wings being perfectly cooked made up for it. Will be back again soon as our usual wing spot!

We love a tasting room where we can just pop in, impromptu and get great service. You can create…read moreyour own flights minus a few exceptions which is also nice. The wine-tenders are knowledgeable and talked us thru their options, answered our questions, and then you're off to choose your seating and enjoy the wine. They have cute little merch and food purchasing options, a lively event calendar and ample indoor/outdoor seating. 21+ is another lovely amenity!

We were really excited to try James River Cellars Winery mainly because it was just down the street…read morefrom my friend's house, and two because the videos and photos we saw online made it look like a great spot. What we were most looking forward to was the wine flights. When we arrived, the person at the entrance was super friendly and asked what we were looking for since there was an event happening that day. He pointed us in the direction of where to order drinks and mentioned that someone would walk us through the wines as we selected them. Each flight includes four different wines, but once we got up to order, we quickly realized we weren't going to get the full tasting experience. Since it was a Friday, flights were served in plastic containers instead of glass. When we asked why, the man helping us said, "Are you kidding me? There's 300 people out there." I assume this meant they didn't have enough glassware for the crowd or couldn't keep up with washing them. They do give you a single glass you can pour your samples into, if you prefer drinking from glass. We were handed a list of wines to choose from, but unless we asked specific questions, we weren't offered any information or recommendations. I don't know much about wine, but I do know I like sweet ones so I chose the four that were marked as sweet. Seating is first come, first served, and there was live music playing, which was a nice touch. That said, we weren't sure where the "300 people" were, as it didn't feel particularly crowded. One downside was the flies that were really annoying, which made it hard to relax and enjoy our drinks. We ended up leaving shortly after finishing our wines. There were a lot of dogs around maybe part of the event, though we weren't sure. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it didn't live up to the hype or the pictures we'd seen. If you're looking for a more traditional wine tasting with glass flights and staff guidance, I'd recommend going on a different day or calling ahead to find out what to expect.

We had the best experience here, 10/10, no notes. Seriously everything from the staff, to the food,…read moreto the drinks, the energy, and all of the accommodations... we could not have asked for a better evening!! Food wise - you MUST get the burrata e focaccia. Before heading to the airport we literally came back and ordered another one to go because we were all still craving it. For back story, we were a party of 19 (yes nineteen, so sorry!) and we accidentally made the online reservation for Saturday instead of Friday like we planned. We called the day of, and the host was so so kind and helped us still come on our friend's birthday Friday evening. Even though it was pouring all weekend, we had an awesome table set up out on the back patio which was covered, decorated, and had heaters going. It was so beautiful and comfortable despite the cold front. The service was phenomenal. Extra shoutout to Patrick and all of the bussers/food runners who helped our table. He gave us lots of food and drink recommendations and did not disappoint! Again, the burrata was amazing. Our favorite pizzas were also the pear & proscitto and the stakki Jo (with added hot honey). Will definitely be back if we are ever back in Richmond! xx

The bizarre experience at Brambly Park started right at the host stand. Despite having a…read morereservation and the restaurant having numerous empty tables, the host actually checked our IDs to prove we weren't lying about our name. I've had reservations in major cities around the world and have never been ID'd for a table--especially not at a casual spot like this. From there, they automatically tacked on a 20% service fee for essentially a DIY dining experience. Once the server dropped off our food, she disappeared completely, leaving us to fetch our own drink refills and making the automatic markup feel entirely unearned. The food was just as low-effort. My bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich was basic and came with no hot sauce options. My daughter's kid's spaghetti had a watery sauce that slid right off the noodles. The pear and prosciutto pizza was basically a lackluster flatbread, and it even arrived with a torn piece of a Piancone wrapper sitting right on top that the server completely missed. To finish it off, we had to switch tables immediately because our picnic table was filthy underneath, complete with bugs crawling up through the wood planks. Between the weird host interrogation, poor hygiene, lazy food, and unjustified fees, I'd highly recommend spending your money elsewhere.

Wonted 60 bucks to get in and would not tells us who was playing. They were more for younger people…read moreso I took it as they just did not won't us in there

So upon arrival, waited at least 30 minutes to get in due to a "private function". Walk in to no…read moretables available, they were all reserved oh except for the 2 pool tables with table cloths covering. there was a bar separated from the rest of the bar by a wall where some stools were available up against a glass window. it got so crowded in there that claustrophobia started to set in... unable to hear the band or my mrs sitting next to me because of everyone yelling over each other. End of the night: our friends were quoted one price for a pitcher of beer and actually paid a lot more. Staff isnt knowledgeable about what they're selling. Pay as you go... if you open a tab, pay very close attention to what you actually order. Not impressed with the establishment or its owners. Not likely to return.