Serious decline in quality of food and variety of menu. Fewer vegetarian options, along with removing some longtime customer favorites.

Food was fresh, staff friendly....delicious....great way intro to University of Richmond surrounding area.

Food was delicious! Loved the atmosphere. I came for a work lunch and was served pretty quickly. I was able to try my coworkers Mac n cheese which was great. I had a chicken wrap which I loved with fresh fries. I definitely will come back to try other things off the menu! read more

We had a table for 8 and the staff was very accommodating. Our waitress was very personable and attentive making for a great experience. The food was delicious and the desert was to die for! read more

The staff is friendly; the food was delicious; the drinks were excellent! We enjoyed our visit! Surprised that it was 3.5 stars. It is far better than that! Check it out! read more

MOSAIC Restaurant - Beef tip frites! - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The first impression inside the restaurant is got me!!! It is absolutely beautiful. The decor and seating is stunning. I went for brunch and it was good. The boozy hot chocolate is a must have(no matter how hot it is)!! The shrimp and grits are to die for and the service is stellar! read more

This place has almost hit rock bottom! It is so obvious that this place has had a change of management. Mosaic used to always be so busy and a place you could take someone for a nice meal. Now it's more like a run down overpriced café with terrible service and food quality. We used to be regulars who knew most of the bartenders who worked here, for many years, now there's many new faces who are complete degenerates who don't know how to provide adequate customer service for the location of this restaurant and the pricing of the menus. I'll be shocked if this place stays open another six months. read more

I reached out to MOSAIC Restaurant to see if they had a chef's table or chef's tasting menu available for my boyfriend's 25th birthday celebration and to celebrate our anniversary. The manager, Randy, quickly responded and was happy to set up a custom event for our group of 13 people. Randy was very responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. Chef Tim was a pleasure to work with. He met with me to discuss our likes/dislikes and he developed a menu that was perfect for our group! He designed a 7-course chef's tasting menu just for us. I really wanted to have a unique culinary experience and Chef Tim did just that. During dinner, he came out to the table and explained each dish. Every detail was clearly thought out and his innovative yet classic French approach to cooking really shined through. Everything was absolutely delicious! Each dish was plated beautifully. He also accommodated my Mother's food allergies which we greatly appreciated. Shane did an amazing job selecting wine pairings for each course. The different wines complemented each course perfectly. Everyone was writing down their favorite wines off of the tasting list because they plan on buying them! They were that good. This exemplifies Shane's expertise and talent for using the flavors in wine to complement the flavors of the food. Sarah was our waitress for the night. She was extremely attentive and organized. She handled a large group with ease. Each course and paired wine was brought out at the same time and she continuously cleared the table to prepare for the next course. Sarah's outstanding performance helped facilitate the timing of the evening and helped everything go smoothly. Our evening could not have been better! MOSAIC restaurant and the key individuals listed above ensured that every detail was taken care of and that we all had a great experience. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed a truly unique culinary experience! Thank you all! read more

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Been here a few times and I've never been disappointed. Great options of craft beers, salads, and burgers. read more

MOSAIC Restaurant - Garden salad with grilled salmon - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

What a cute restaurant! I loved the atmosphere and the seating. I sat in a booth that had sofa-style seats which were so comfortable. I got the kale salad with grilled shrimp. It was delicious. They somehow made an extremely healthy, surface level bland dish (kale salad with blueberries and sweet potato) into a party for my tastebuds. The service was also prompt. Will definitely be back. read more

I have no idea why they are 3.5 stars. This is my new favorite spot. I had the keto chicken bowl and the gin Paloma. Delicious. Healthy food made so flavorfully. Since it was my birthday they gave me a slice of the ooey gooey butter cake...omg. It's a must! Definitely check them out! So cute on the inside too! read more

We have loved the food here. Last time we came for a late lunch we were subjected to all of the staff congregating in the kitchen which is in full view of the restaurant seating area. Thought it might be a fluke. Went today and everything was great until around 2 or so patrons seemed to leave and the staff seemed to feel as if there were no patrons left and were loud, using profanity, and it just made for a negative experience. This is a high end place. I have had a more relaxing time at McDonald's. Definitely heard some of the staff names but won't call them out here. Totally unacceptable behavior for an otherwise awesome place. If you want an hour break mid afternoon just go ahead and close for an hour. Too expensive to tolerate this. read more

One of the most underrated restaurants in Richmond in my opinion! We had the honey sriracha chicken and grits for breakfast and the crispy French toast. Entrees are huge and delicious!! We also enjoyed their iced coffee rum read more

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This is a basic girl's dream- seriously amazing fresh and healthy food, plus an awesome vibe inside! I went for lunch with a couple of friends and found it easy to get a spot. We had made a reservation but it wasn't packed at midday- it is nice that you can make a reservation though! All of their lunch options sounded amazing and I had a hard time narrowing it down! I ended up opting for the kale-farro salad with chicken instead of the shrimp it usually comes with. This salad is BOMB. Toasted almond slivers, a little bit of farro, roasted sweet potato, dried blueberries, massaged kale, grilled chicken and a balsamic dressing. I was seriously sad when I finished eating! My friend opted for one of their "fit bowls" which basically was a bunch of steamed veggies in a light lemony sauce and a healthy salmon filet on top. She said it was amazing and a lot of food for the $13 price tag! I'm sure anything on their lunch menu is amazing, and it's so nice to have such an awesome healthy place to go to. They also do take-away if you don't want to eat in! read more

MOSAIC Restaurant - Chicken and farro salad - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The menu boasts something for everyone - our party had different entrees and all were exquisite! The cocktail selection was superb.

Time to update and spread the word about the most incredible salad ever. I've had it multiple times now, and each time is just as amazing as the previous. So what's it called, you ask? Super-Fit Salad. What's in it? Oh just an amazing and hearty mix of kale, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries, carrots, hard-boiled egg, and edamame. Yep, I said edamame. Amazing. Oh, and did I mention that you can add a piece of grilled salmon? Yep, I always do, and it's always cooked perfectly with a slight crispness to the outside. The dressing options are delicious, as well. It comes with a lemon-herb vinaigrette, but you can sub out for any of their unique dressings. I often go for balsamic-dijon and balsamic blue cheese (both on the side, please!). They also offer a yogurt-ranch, sesame ginger vinaigrette, homemade blue cheese, raspberry ranch, strawberry rhubarb vinaigrette, and lemon aioli. Is your mouth watering yet? Think a salad isn't enough for a full meal? Think again! The portion is so big that I always ask for a to-go box and have at least two meals out of it. It's not the cheapest salad, but it's definitely worth the price. Absolutely filling, flavorful and fantastic! read more

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Came here for date night, our waitress Tess was amazing. I give the food a 7/10 but service was fantastic. read more

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Would I come back here again? ABSOLUTELY! The atmosphere was wonderful - my boyfriend and I felt a little under dressed in nice jeans and nice shirts, but the staff was absolutely wonderful about it. I mentioned it to the hostess and she looked at us, giggled, and said we were dressed perfectly. I know this doesn't seem like a lot, but it meant a lot to me; friendly staff is always a plus. We were 30 minutes early for our reservation for Richmond Restaurant Week but they sat us right away! We were looked at the drink menu and the waitress was right there getting our drink orders. She was nice, friendly, helpful with the menu, and seemed to really know the restaurant (she stated that the head chef from The Jefferson had just moved over to Mosaic to cook there - YUM!!!). About 10 minutes later, after talking with our wonderful waitress and receiving our drink orders, we put in our food order: First course: roasted peanut humus and smoked porchetta toast Second course: herb braised boneless beef short ribs and lobster mac and cheese Third course: pumpkin tiramisu and roasted pear tart Between the two appetizers, I think the toast was definitely my favorite. The humus was definitely tasty but the toast won this round. As you can see in the picture was plated wonderfully and the taste was just out of this world. The home-made cheese was perfectly blended and tasted good without being overwhelming. The humus came with house made chips and some pita bread - both were quite tasty and accompanied the humus very well. The main course was a closer competition for me - but in the end, the ribs won. I can't even begin to describe to you the first bite into this dish. The meat was tender and flavorful, the potatoes weren't lumpy at all and the ratatouille.... there are no words. The seasoning was absolutely perfectly done and the vegetables were cooked but not soggy even after being under the mashed potatoes. The flavor of this dish was just phenomenal. I felt like I was tasting something from Master Chef! The lobster mac and cheese was definitely a close second. The best part about this meal, other than the lobster of course, was that they had black truffles halved in the mac and cheese! Usually I see black truffles in little bits as a garnish but they had those tasty little mushrooms mixed in there! The dish was wonderfully presented and tasted even better. The picture can't do it justice. The dessert was also very tasty. I'm not a huge fan of sweets so I ordered the pear tart. The most wonderful thing about this tart was that it was sweet but not too sweet and the little bit of tartness blended perfectly - it reminded me of the European style sweets I'd get in Germany. It was definitely a perfect ending to the night. The pumpkin tiramisu was also good - it was a bit rich for my pallet, but my boyfriend is in love with it. There was a good amount of apple brandy mixed into the bottom of the mason jar. It was very tasty surprise! As I said before, I'd absolutely go back again to try their other menu items. This place has definitely earned their spot in RVA. read more

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A great little find! Initially we weren't sure the menu met our needs but so glad we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere inside was lovely and many people enjoyed the outdoor dining out front. We all shared the crawfish appetizer to start. For lunch, my husband had the Oyster Po Boy, my son the Chicken Sandwich (minus the coleslaw) and for me the Ham & Cheese (very upscale ). Everything we ate was delicious! Absolutely loved CC, our server, she was charming and fun, while also meeting all of our needs. Next time we're in Richmond we'll definitely be stopping by again! read more

We had a wonderful evening here dining outdoors during happy hour (and beyond). Making reservations was easily done online. We got to choose indoor or outdoor seating. Our server was very busy but super sweet and helpful. The happy hour offers some nice drink specials and we enjoyed rose, pineapple mojitos, and some coconut drink on the patio. It was very pleasant. I get brussel sprouts everywhere I go and these were very good, not as crispy as other places but seasoned well with a delicious sauce. My friend got a crabcake sandwich with a side salad and I got the lamb dip sandwich with fries. Both were excellent. I loved the fries, they're big like steak fries and nicely seasoned. The sandwich was tender and came with a sweet jam and savory au ju dipping sauce. Brunch here is also great. read more

I can't begin to tell you how good our brunch was. I overhead someone at the other table say how good the fried oysters were so I added them to my eggs Benedict. Every bite was delicious. Even the salt and pepper was the correct amount. No need to do anything to the meal but eat. Spouse had the burger that was also very good read more

I went with a group of friends.. about 8 people for brunch. Apparently when I go anywhere in Richmond, service just automatically becomes horrendous. My friends who live in the area said that the restaurant wasn't typically as slow as it was that day. It seemed like all other tables had servers that were way better than the one we had. Some of the other tables of 6 people or so got there after us and left before us! We weren't provided water, in fact, the waitress left the water pitcher of water at the table next to us forgetting to pour the water for us for 10 minutes so one of my friends went over to get the water. We also weren't provided the little starter biscuits for us that apparently everyone loves there. I ordered the crab cake benedict -- one of my yolks was cooked all the way through and the other one was cooked halfway through, I had a side of the mac and cheese which was under seasoned and kind of watery. My husband had the lowcountry breakfast sandwich and grits. The sandwich was only lukewarm when we got the order and the grits was probably the best part of the meal. Overall, I would give it another try, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more

MOSAIC Restaurant - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I am so mad that I've been living here for 2 years and have never been here until now. Amazing vibes, friendly service, and mimosa flights. Yup; mimosa flights. Not the lame orange juice with a pop of champagne... this stuff is incredible. Real fruits and a hearty amount of champagne. The food is well portioned for the price and it is so unbelievably delicious. So so so good! read more

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Food is delicious here. Came here for Sunday brunch and the Eggs Benedict was one of the best I've ever had. You have the option of three sides with your entree: potatoes, grits, or fruit. What's nice about this restaurant is they have some healthy options available as well if you are trying to watch your figure! Another must try are the cookies which they serve heated. The Mac and cheese is also a favorite. So yummy! The only reason four instead of five stars is because we have been here many times and depending on the time, service may be a little slow. Otherwise, excellent place to go out for a meal! read more

MOSAIC Restaurant - Eggs Benedict. Definitely recommend ordering for brunch. - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Came here on a weekday after having been a few times before. The ambience is really cool and the location is convenient. We had the fried green tomatoes to start which we thought were good, but could've been better had they been a little hotter and of they replaced the mozzarella with burratta. I ordered the short rib sandwich which was tasty but messy. My girlfriend had the quinoa burger with a side of Mac and cheese. Mac and cheese here is really good. Quinoa burger was also good but messy. read more

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Horrible service this evening. Waited 30 minutes for drinks, 50 minutes for an entree that was wrong. Won't be back.

Mosaic. Great food. Various options for various diverse eaters. Mosaic has become one of my new favorite restaurants recently. Great for groups because of it's diverse menu range. They have super fit healthy options: Faro salad with edamame and almonds. Rich and buttery option not to be missed mac and cheese. They know it's delicious and they know it's famous - get a side dish if you just want to try it! Each time I'm there, all the people I'm with are pleasantly surprised with the creative dish and happy with the taste, delivery, and portion. Atmosphere is pleasant with colorful glass and vibrant colors. 80's music was playing at brunch. Patio seating available. Parking lot - not to worry about parallel parking! I've been for brunch, dinner, restaurant week, and a few of their catered events. Overall, Mosaic is great for girlfriends, boyfriends, families, and celebrations. Do celebrate by getting their indulgent cookie for dessert! read more

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VERY impressed. Pickup for to go was perfect, smooth and quick. I got the fried green tomato BLT and it was awesome. Huge piece of tomato and it was nice and crispy. But the bacon-onion marmalade made the sandwich for sure. And what was even better - their fries. Im not huge into fries because they're typically just so so, but these are some of the best I've had... no matter what you get, get the fries on the side for sure! My friend got the Charleston Chicken Roller and it's the only thing he'll ever get he likes it so much! Great place and again, to go was on point. read more

QUIETLY SERVING ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS IN RICHMOND I think that people that write about the "old" Mosaic are missing the point, any good restaurant needs to evolve to stay in business, and this place is no exception. I am pleased that they have survived the recent recession and have stayed afloat, albeit with changes to the way they do business. For one, waitress service replaced counter service, and, truthfully, waiting on a long counter line for lunch was never fun. Second, the prices are a bit higher if you wish to order a side dish, but the alacarte prices are still fairly reasonable, so I you wish to add a side (the cranberry cole slaw is FABULOUS) it wont break your budget. Now to the food, and I have to tell you that times may have changed some things, but overall, their commitment to fresh ingredients and interesting combinations remains solid. And here is the best tip I can give you - this place quietly has probably the best hamburger, yes, I said hamburger, in the entire Richmond area. Their meat is angus, and you can certainly taste the quality, I NEVER put ketchup on these burgers, don't need to. (but you can...) Their pitas, wraps and salads remain strong staples, and you get your choice of proteins to put on them (I prefer their shrimp, always big and fresh tasting). Service wise - they have always been courteous and helpful as a staff, and my son with food allergies has always been handled with care and attention. The wait is a bit longer during peak times, so if you don't want to wait, eat a bit off peak (duh!). So, although people get on here and complain about "they way things were" I think that is an unfair way to judge and review the present incarnation of a place. Has Mosaic changed? Yes it has. But it's still here, the food is still a notch above ordinary, and we need to keep businesses like them open if we wish to have something to complain about, or savor, in the future. I am going back for their angus burger, meet you there. read more

Since coming to Richmond 10 years ago, the Charleston Chicken Roller has been a go to dish. Everything about it is just delicious. When Mosaic took it off of the dinner menu, it was a huge disappointment. Then, the quality of the Charlie Roller went down. I am proud to say I have ordered Charlie Rollers 4 times during quarantine and they get better each and every time. Full of flavor and they don't hold back on the pimiento cheese, as they had before. It is truly the best deal for a delicious sandwich. 10/10 will definitely be ordering time and time again. When Mosaic reopens, I hope they consider putting this back on the full menu. read more

I recently came here for lunch on a beautiful Friday. My group choose to sit inside, but they had plenty of outdoor seating as well. I would describe the type of food as new American but with a southern flair, so menu items ranged from fried green tomatoes to salmon to panini's. I had the edamame hummus as an appetizer, which I loved. It was light enough that I was still hungry for my entree, but definitely substantial in size. I split the turkey and Brie panini and the MCC salmon with a friend, and we loved both. We appreciated that our waitress returned often to refill our drinks. I was glad we warned her that we were in a bit of a time crunch because I've heard the service can be quite slow since everything is obviously made to order and it's a busy place. We spent about an hour there for lunch and enjoyed the atmosphere. Despite its location far from my hotel, it's very conveniently located in relation to the University of Richmond campus. read more

MOSAIC Restaurant - Hummus app - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I have use mosaic for catering events for my job city of times and have always enjoyed them. So when I remembered they also had a restaurant I had to check them out for brunch to celebrate my daughter's birthday! The atmosphere was great everything was clean they had hand sanitizer on the table all of the restaurant free to use. Our waiter was super sweet she was attentive but also gave us space to chitchat as a family. Everyone enjoyed their food. The only teeny complaint I have is aboutThe only teeny complaint I have will be the Mamosa did not blow me away it was OK at best. However the food was good and feeling great portion size for a brunch. It was also super sweet there at her birthday was celebrated by the restaurant with a complementary dessert with the candle inside. Thanks everyone who made her birthday started off great read more

MOSAIC Restaurant - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Way overpriced and extremely slow wait staff !!! ... market price scallops ??? ... market price filet mignon ??? ... skip this place and go to Sedona instead for better food , attentive wait staff and no mystery pricing !!! read more

Wanted to like this place but not impressed. Salad was overdressed and too much poorly cooked garlic. Over seasoned and over fried everything. Maybe good if you're not veg, but otherwise, no. read more

MOSAIC Restaurant - Fried tomato - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Service was fine. The poke dish gave me food poisoning. I should have known better as the tuna was gray. read more

MOSAIC Restaurant - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My wife and I ate lunch here yesterday. Overall, it was pleasant. The man who initially greeted us asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. He appeared miffed by this and showed a hint of disgust. However, a second person - she looked like wait-staff - cheerfully sat us at a table. Our waitress, Jill M, was cheerful, attentive and professional. The food was really good. I had a soup (black-eyed pea and kale) was superb! I also ordered a Fit Polk bowl of Ahi tuna (WOW) and my wife had a veggie wrap with fries (TASTY!). I hate to give just three stars, but the major attitude from the first guy was uncalled for and rude. It's doubtful that we'll go back just for this reason. read more

Awesome great food. Waiting staff was very nice to us. Music was very nice. Their fries are awesome!!! We had lamb dip and Short Rib keto bowl and it was all the way delicious. read more

OK but not great. It is definitely a ladies who lunch or dine type of place, filled with faux Chilhuly glass pieces along the walls and light fixtures. The menu was not all that exciting but it did have a number of gluten-free options that my dining companion was happy to see. For dinner, I started off with an appetizer version of their Life Cakes, small black bean cakes served with a slightly spicy dressing and pickled jalapeño. It was tasty. For my entree, I opted for Shrimp and Grits. It was less impressive. More soupy than I am used to or expected. The service was friendly and polite but a tad on the slow side. Perhaps they were understaffed for that evening as they did have 2 very large parties in the house. Overall, I had a nice evening with my friend. But with so many other dining options in Richmond, I am likely to move on to try somewhere else. read more

I've been to both the restaurant and have used their catering services many times at my previous job. They never fail to disappoint. For boxed lunches I love the MOSAIC Turkey Club and the Charleston Chicken Roller. The express ordering options for catering were super convenient and if we ever had a problem they always worked with us to correct it. VEGETARIAN -VEGAN - GLUTEN-FREE options read more

Notes to restaurant: 1. If you make a Dark & Stormy with light rum it isn't a Dark and Stormy. 2. A tempura rock shrimp appetizer should have whole shrimp in it, should be coated in a light batter and be crispy. What we got was mushy heavy batter, about 1/3 had no shrimp. We found 3 individual pieces with a whole shrimp. The rest of the pieces had a lot of batter around a small piece of shrimp. We made a game of reporting when we detected shrimp. We threw most of the batter back in the bowl. 3. If your menu lists a crust on the Mac & cheese, provide one. That bowl of Mac never saw an oven let alone a panko parmesan crust. No bacon either. 4. The only good thing is that the wait person didn't charge for the shrimp. read more