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    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    French Toast  V
    Crystal T.

    I go to this restaurant if I'm looking for a weekend brunch with great vibes and music. It's usually pretty busy so I recommend making a reservation. I started with a tropical mimosa and they definitely know how to make it! I absolutely love the French toast. Their batter is unmatched and the portion size is great. I love the fruit, butter, and other toppings that come in the side as well. This time I got a chicken to go with it for extra protein. Lulu's is a brunch staple and I'll definitely be back!

    Chicken & Biscuit
    Ryan P.

    Heck yeah this one is for the win! Food was great and knocked out of the park with the wow factor. Service was great, sat at the bar and he was on it. Ambience is cool upbeat newer vibes. I'll be back for brunch and another screwdriver !

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    Calvin R.

    Took my wife and kids here for Mother's Day brunch and they did not disappoint. You get a feel for what downtown Richmond is about as soon as you walk in. Don't let the outside fool you, it is larger than it looks. Even though it t was busy, our waiter was attentive and patient with us. The food was so flavorful when it arrived, definitely going back.

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    Chelsey M.

    Both omelets were phenomenal! Service was great. Felt welcomed and the food and drinks came quickly.

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    Leon P.

    Our waiter was the best! Super kind d and patient. Explained option and food delivery! Checked on us on a regular, but not too much... Great atmosphere, music was on point!!! Glad we made a mid-week stop for breakfast!!! Thanks

    Red Velvet Waffle
    Jody K.

    Lulu's is a bit hard to find, as it's in a mall area with no signage from the street. We actually asked two men we saw on the street where it was! It's also very popular -- so much so that we were told we'd have to wait 2 hours to sit inside! So, on a very cool Sunday morning, our party of 6 had to sit outside on the patio. There were heaters, but they weren't all that strong because of the wind. They have quite a variety on their menu, and if you don't want the meals they offer, it's very easy to put together something else (as my sister did). I had the red velvet waffle, which was really good. It came with fruit on it, and the sauces it came with (cream cheese with pecan, fruit jam, syrup, and butter) were just glorious. Others in my party also enjoyed what they ordered -- especially the spiked coffee drinks! Lulu's is definitely a place to check out!

    Crab omelette
    Edna R.

    Unfortunately, Lulu's was underwhelming. I was really excited to try brunch here and had heard quite a few positive things about it, so I'm hopeful today was a one-off. To begin, the reservation was made for the café area, but we were seated in the main dining area. Not the end of the world but also not what was reserved. Then it took a waiter about 20 minutes to take our drink order or even greet us at all. Our food also took a bit longer than usual, but it was peak brunch hour so that wasn't a dealbreaker. However, the food itself was very meh. The "crab" omelette, which was supposed to be jumbo lump crab and goat cheese, was all goat cheese. There were exactly TWO pieces of what looked to be special crab meat, but certainly not jumbo lump. For the chicken and biscuit, the chicken was so overcooked you basically had to cut it like a steak. Ultimately, it was inedible. The sausage gravy was okay, but since it was already on the biscuit and not exactly smothered the biscuit was still pretty dry. I didn't even bother with the potatoes. I'm willing to give it one more try before I write them off completely.

    Stephen M.

    Got a recommendation from a close friend so after a business mtg I decided brunch was the way to go. You heard it here first: If you go there and don't get the French toast you misunderstood the assignment! I had to start there because it was that good. Soft fluffy, thiccccc lol, with fresh strawberries, house made strawberry jam, some sort of maple butter situation AND maple syrup! And yes I used all of them! Side of bacon and a mimosa and I was a happy man. The area is nice, walkable which is good because it looks like parking can be tricky depending on what time you go. The ambiance is casual, lively and social. I sat at the bar because I was solo and not planing on sticking around long and the Bartender was working her tail off! Serving drinks, taking food and drink orders, checking back on me and others to see what we needed, she was doing it all! I will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

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    Heather B.

    A friend of mine and I try to meet up about every few months. We meet in the Richmond area. We always try to meet up at a new spot. This trip we tried Lulu's. Parking is easier than I personally made it. Ha! 2-3 hour parking is available on the street. There is also a public parking lot just a block away, within viewing distance from the front door. My 4 hours parking in the lot was just over $10. I booked a reservation online with no issue about a week out. We opted for outdoors since it was going to be gorgeous. We were seated immediately on their second patio which is a little smaller with about 4 tables. It was perfect, and quiet. Good area for catching up. Our waiter was great. He had tables both inside and outside and managed them well. I never wondered where he was or needed to wait to ask for something. Now the food. It lives up to the popularity. I opted for the chicken biscuit. It had great flavors throughout. The grits were perfect! The red velvet waffle strawberry shortcake waffle was very filling and heavy. My friend's apple bread pudding was the best of the two! All our food was cooked perfectly. Our favorite savory meal was the Crab Omelette. I've never had one before, but will consider ordering one in the future. Overall our visit was good.

    Red Velvet waffles with chicken and sausage gravy.

    Happened to find this Brunch spot after visiting the Edger Allen Poe House. Wonderful scratch breakfast food. Order the special or the Red Velvet waffles and fried chicken. Warning chicken does have a bit of a spicy bite. We sat outside and had wonderful service.

    Chicken and red velvet waffle breakfast.
    Jordan B.

    The food at LuLu's, Absolutely amazing. I had the chicken and red velvet waffle breakfast, and it was perfection. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and Lulu's, velvet waffle had just the right amount of sweetness and it paired really well with the potatoes and onions. Honestly, I couldn't have been happier with the meal itself. But the service and setup? That's where the ball was dropped. It was December, and they only had outdoor seating available for the times my friends and I wanted to eat. There was only one heat lamp for per tablee, and when we asked if they could add another, they said they couldn't. So we were left sitting in the cold because one lamp just wasn't enough to keep us warm. On top of that, the wind was blowing napkins off the table, which made it hard to fully enjoy the meal. The waiter also didn't come outside very often, probably because of how cold it was. But if it's too cold for the staff, it's definitely too cold for the guests. Adding something like a plastic tent to block the wind and keep the heat in could have made the whole experience so much better. It just felt like they weren't equipped to handle outdoor dining during the winter. So overall, Lulu's gets 3 stars from me. The food was incredible, but the service and setup need serious improvement if they're going to keep offering outdoor seating in the colder months. I'd definitely be back to dine inside or when the weather is warmer the next time I'm in Richmond.

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    The food was delicious & service was great.. Every time I come back home to Richmond, I try to eat here

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    Food was okay, good service but loud. High note our waiter let us take our mimosas to go. I'll say that's the only five star I'll give them.

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    Service and atmosphere were good, food was good as well. Only complaint was the limited menu, also it was annoying they only do brunch.

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    Awesome breakfast/brunch with a great variety of food and drink options! Fun, urban decor and atmosphere with friendly service.

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    Ask the Community - Lulu's

    Do they have drink specials for brunch on sundays? Things like bottomless mimosas or special pitches!

    Yes. They do. They are able to be seen if you dine in or if you call to place an order for pick up by phone.

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area?

    Yes they are!

    Do they do bottomless mimosas?

    We have pitchers available!

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    The Roosevelt

    The Roosevelt

    4.3
    (667 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    As a relatively new DMV transplant exploring RVA, my friend Jackie and I have made it our mission…read morethis week to get out and experience the city. We landed on The Roosevelt, and I can confidently say it was one of the best meals I've had in Richmond. The restaurant was packed when we arrived, but we managed to snag two seats at the bar. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly and welcoming maître d', setting the tone for the evening. The bartenders were equally impressive eith one a true Chatty Cathy, the other more reserved, but both were masters of their craft, creating unique and distinctive cocktails with ease. We started with the cornbread and maple butter syrup. My only complaint? Can a girl get a little more butter? The cornbread itself was dense, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Next came a small plate of squash served over sweet potato hummus. This dish completely surprised me. The flavor profile reminded me of Haitian cuisine, meaning it was warm, layered, slightly sweet, and carrying just enough heat to keep things interesting. It was creative, distinctive, and honestly one of the highlights of the meal. For our entrées, Jackie chose the steelhead trout while I opted for the scallops served pescatarian-style with ramp clam chowder. Let me tell you something: this was the first time in my life that I genuinely enjoyed clam chowder. The scallops were perfectly prepared, and the chowder elevated the entire dish. Every bite was exceptional. Of course, we couldn't leave without dessert. We shared the chocolate chess pie, and it was everything you want in a chocolate dessert, a dense, fudgy, rich, and utterly decadent. It was so good that I went home, climbed into bed, and happily surrendered to a food coma. What stood out most was that The Roosevelt delivered on every level: hospitality, atmosphere, creativity, and execution. The meal was worth every dime, and I will absolutely be bringing visiting friends and family here in the future. For anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience in Richmond, The Roosevelt has earned a permanent spot on my recommendation list.

    This was my sister's & my first visit to The Roosevelt & let me just start by saying this will…read moredefinitely not be my last time dining at this masterpiece of a restaurant. Each & every dish was a culinary creative canvas that enticed, tantalized & totally enthralled our palates. For my cocktail I ordered The Seersucker, which was made with my favorite bourbon Four Roses. The drink was velvety smooth & a soothing complement to my food. As our appetizers we ordered Cornbread, the BBQ Spiced Chicken Wings & the Chicken Fried Pig Ears. Everything was absolutely delightful. The pig ears were an especially nice surprise as they were melt in your mouth tender & full of flavor. There was a horseradish sauce accompanying the pig ears & the sauce was creamy & not overpowering with horseradish flavor[i don't even usually like horseradish but this dish truly gave me a new experience of that flavor]. I would definitely order the pig ears again. The Cornbread was cute & tasted like cornbread I grew up in the Country eating. I could eat a whole skillet of the cornbread. The chicken wings were tender & nicely seasoned. I really enjoyed the white BBQ that was drizzled over them. As our Entrees, we ordered 2 Catfish & 1 Flounder Catch of the Day. Both dishes were delicious. The fish was not overly seasoned, as I so often encountered with seafood dishes, both dishes allowed the diner to actually taste the depth & simplicity of the fish. Both dishes are also items I would order again. Our server was courteous, attentive & knowledgeable concerning menu item choices. When it was time for us to leave, as I think we stayed way past the dining allotment time, the hostess was very respectful in explaining to our table there was a reservation behind us. I appreciate that type of honesty & treatment in a dining facility. As mentioned so many times previously I will be returning to The Roosevelt. They have definitely made a fan out of me.

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    Grandstaff & Stein

    Grandstaff & Stein

    4.1
    (347 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    A must stop in the downtown Richmond area!…read more It's truly a speakeasy with the door posing as a bookshelf. To get in, you must know the password or tell the host a joke that makes him laugh. We were escorted in and quickly noticed that this was more than a speakeasy-it was a full restaurant. We stopped in for drinks, but it was nice to have tapas. I got the popcorn with the Tequilla lime butter, which was the perfect balance of salt. I had a mezcal drink which was perfect! I'm such a fan of mezcal and am excited when I see it on the menu. Our waitress was a delight-super attentive and also a bartender so she was able to answer all of our drink questions. It was very spacious with outdoor seating. Definitely a 10/10 experience. I would definitely go again!

    The parking is a sh*t show around here. We walked here, so I can't fault them for that…read more Upon entering, we were greeted by an enthusiastic young man dedicated to his role. He asked for the password and we, unprepared, had to tell him a joke or an interesting fact. Luckily, my partner had one on hand. The atmosphere was lovely, very reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy, or at least what you'd imagine it to be like. Our server came by within a few minutes of us being seated. She lacked enthusiasm, unlike the host, unfortunately. Her service turned out to be lackluster as well. We ordered the chicken pot pie and the filet mignon with asparagus. For drinks, the Grape Gatsby and Maine root beer. The food, like our server, lacked appeal. The saving grace was the host and the atmosphere. The view was lovely and the intimacy of the setting was a welcome experience. For dessert we ordered the bread pudding, and it was tasty, though nothing special. The burned odor that we smelled prior to its arrival turned out to be the bread. I can recommend Grandstaff and Stein as an experience, but you should not expect much in the way of culinary delights or exemplary service. We probably won't be back, but if you've never been, it's worth trying at least once.

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    Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille

    Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille

    3.9
    (146 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    As always, the parking here was easy, even though it has street parking. We arrived on a Thursday…read morenight, around 8 o'clock, and it was already starting to pick up. The bar was getting full, but there were still a few tables left to choose from. This is a dive, similar to Poe's Pub, so if that's not your scene, don't come here. That said, we really like the character of this place, even if it smells a little funky upstairs. It adds to the character and charm, or at least, that's what we tell ourselves. The same bartender as usual (still don't know his name) helped us. They do have a sour beer. It's not as fruity as I like, though, still passable. (Seriously, Patrick Henry's, y'all need to order some from Texas and Oklahoma sours for the real deal; Martin House Brewing Co. in Ft Worth does them so right). Anyway, we ordered the goat cheese bread appetizer (warm apple butter, goat cheese, and sunflower seeds = immense pleasure). For entrees, I grabbed the Hot Chicken Pizza (hot sauce and pickles!), and my partner went for the chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. There was so much food that we had leftovers, as usual. They heated up well in the air fryer and were nearly as good. DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE. I will admit, it does look slightly seedy, but the food here is magnificent. The pizza was thin, crispy, and full of delicious flavor. I swear, the chefs here know what they are doing with their menu. It's simple, yet elegant. The appetizers are simple, yet they easily compete with The Brooklyn and Pinky's apps, for example, which are more affordable and in a more relaxed environment. Do yourself a favor and get the goat cheese. It sings. The customers here are chill and interesting, and the bartender is calm and cool; he never seems out of sorts, even when the bar is full with a line out the door. I wholeheartedly recommend Patrick Henry's. We have been here twice now, and the service and food have been excellent both times (Sept 2025, May 2026).

    Ungracious service. One of the more disrespectful fast…read moreGuinness pour I've had. Average food. Loved it. Will return and bring friends.... not because the service is cute, it's not... but because the place is awesome, open late, with food till 1:30. We need to support pubs like this. Go there. Love it. Don't tell anyone.

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    Kahlo’s Taqueria and Bar

    Kahlo’s Taqueria and Bar

    4.1
    (163 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Really good. Fast service when ordering ahead. A little messy but that expected with a burrito and…read moreit's HUGE! Friendly staff. Did not dine in but would love to come back and try some other options and drinks. 4 STARS!

    Kahlo's has gone downhill enough since my 2021 review to warrant an update, unfortunately. I was…read morereally excited for a girl's night last weekend and thought Kahlo's would be the perfect spot to kick it off. Not so much. We made a reservation and due to rideshare surges/wait times after work, we were all a touch late. I arrived first about 10 minutes late and asked if they happened to have any seats inside instead, as we had reserved the patio with higher hopes of warm weather. The woman who greeted me was sweet and friendly, and she quickly brought me back to a table indoors. I really appreciated her accommodating us when we were late and at the very last-minute on a Friday night. That's sadly where the good part of this review ends. Our server wasn't the most pleasant and she clearly had too many tables, which likely led to the first point of her being not the most pleasant. The meal took way longer than it should have to arrive. The menus on their website show incorrect pricing and offerings, so they should update that. I was excited to retry the pink lemonade margarita, but they took it off. Instead, I had the passion fruit, which was good but tasted like straight juice, I'm not convinced it had tequila in it. My friends reported similar with their margs. For my meal, I went with three of the American tacos (listed as $3 for 8) on their menu based on my last review. I interpreted the $3 for 8 to mean that the selection was $8 instead of the three taco special at $16, so when I ordered, I said, "Can I do all rice instead of rice and beans?" and was told sure. *This would've been the time for the server to explain that by adding rice, I was doubling my cost, to be clear. The tacos were okay, not the best, go to any of the Lalo's restaurants for better. I did enjoy the cheese again though. When our bills arrived, mine had the tacos listed as $16. It took a long time to flag down our waitress, as I was super confused about it. She told me in not the nicest tone that by adding the rice, I made it a $16 special like the mix and match options (all of which were way higher priced than 3 for $8). Like ma'am, why is rice $8? Unless it's like 10 pounds of rice?? (Which, it was not.) She said she'd "make an exception"/essentially do me a favor by reducing the rate. The last time I heard that condscending tone from a server was at another restaurant in town that I have never visited again despite rave reviews. It's commentary like that that will steer me away from a restaurant permanently. I like to believe that I am extra kind to restaurant staff, as someone in customer service myself, so to receive that energy just sucks. All told, service wasn't great, the food wasn't worth the price, and also their bathrooms were extremely dirty. I really do judge a restaurant's cleanliness by their bathrooms, and they could use some work. Later in the night, folks working at nearby spots mentioned that Kahlo's has seen a LOT of turnover recently, and they don't think their food is that good. I hate to agree with them.

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    Bar view + chips & salsa, Cheese Dip, Mango & Strawberry Fresa
    Bar view + chips & salsa, Cheese Dip, Mango & Strawberry Fresa
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    Taco time!!!!
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