With so many amazing pubs and restaurants in RVA, you really have to bring your A game to succeed!…read moreThis place would earn a D! Good customer service is a must, and a clean environment is crucial. Train the staff to be accommodating and welcoming. The menu has some good choices and the beer menu is extensive! A few upgrades to make this place more inviting can bring it up a few grades!

This place is brand new and it shows. No accurate beer list yet, bartenders are still learning…read moreand the TV goes out. But, I see potential if they listen to customers. Great environment to bring your family and they have a family friendly menu. If your an adult that wants to have drinks and have fun then it might be difficult. Two guys pizza is next door making noise and it feels like I'm part of that establishment. People are friendly, staff is friendly, but again, the environment doesn't scream fun! The beer selection is phenomenal and very cold. My wife took my daughter to the bathroom and she came back disgusted. The two guys main floor was very dirty. In order for this place to succeed, they need to tighten up and pay attention to the details. I'm not crazy about this place but I see the potential. I'll definitely be back to see them reach their full potential and hopefully succeed.

I love this place due to the quality of food and the kindness of the staff…read more They're good with dogs, which is why I've already been here twice in the first three weeks of living in Richmond. Try the calamari -- it's absurdly good.

This neighborhood eatery is fast becoming one of my fave haunts; yes, I was skeptical because I…read moreloved Kuba Kuba Dos, but The Local has filled its shoes nicely. The American fare is perfect for lunch or dinner and. Brunch on the weekend. We came for lunch and for some apps to share: the potato skins and the chicken tender platter with sidewinder fries. Both were delicious, I was hankering for some tenders and these didn't disappoint! I'm looking forward to plowing through this menu, so many tempting options! Living up to its name, we literally ran into people we knew at this local restaurant ! "Norm" from Cheers would definitely be sitting at the bar here! The atmosphere was simple, maybe could kick the decor up a notch, but it was perfectly comfortable. Our server was prompt and efficient, and the prices were very reasonable! Save me a seat, I'm coming back!!

Been going to WOB every now and then. Having a great time at WOB is just like paying taxes. It's…read moreinevitable. Courtney is super friendly and walks the walk when it comes to beer selection (unrelated but also a great singer). Meanwhile, Joe is the man and is an absolute machine behind the bar. If you didn't know any better, you'd think the guy was an octopus the way he slings cold beers around so quickly. The beer selection can be intimidating for first timers, but if you tell Joe what you like, he's Jimmer Fredette during 2011 March Madness. Guy just doesn't miss. Manager Alyson is attentive, always checking on guests with a thoughtful and positive attitude. I rarely see issues there, but if something comes up you better believe Alyson is on top of it like a tipsy couple on prom night. I could live without the Tuesday karaoke, but to each their own. All in all, good people. Good food. Would recommend to a friend or ex wife. PS: M.I.L.F.S. = Man I Love Falcon Smash!

This place was so accommodating. We had a party of 12. I called & got a reservation right away. Our…read moreserver, Jake, was fabulous. The steak, flatbread, and chicken and waffles were great. It was the perfect portion.

Went to Mekong with a big group of coworkers to celebrate one of our doctors moving, and honestly,…read moreconsidering there were around 30 of us, the staff handled it really well. Service was attentive, organized, and pretty quick for such a large party. Open layout with plenty of seating, so it felt comfortable even with a group our size. It's a Vietnamese spot, so if that's your vibe I could see it being a good place to check out. I normally order Pho , which was pretty decent, and also tried the dumplings. The dumplings weren't really my thing, but the menu is huge and has a-lot to choose from. Overall, based on this first experience, it's probably not a place I'd personally go out of my way to recommend, but if you enjoy Vietnamese food and are looking for a solid spot to grab a bite, it could be worth trying.

My friend and I stopped for late lunch on Monday, and this place blew my mind! I was told…read morebeforehand that this place has huge selection of beer, and it was true. I wasn't feeling drinks, so I only got food food. We shared an order of Fresh Spring Rolls and each got a bowl of Pho. I typically get Bun Bo Hue at a Vietnamese restaurant, but they didn't have it. I settled with Pho Sate after looking through Yelp pictures, and it did not disappoint! I finished every drop of the broth as it was hitting so hard. The broth is both flavorful and spicy, which I love :) The service was pretty great. I wish they gave me more napkins because I was crying with my nose eating Pho Sate. I love the decorations and how the restaurant is set up. I'd love to be back here next time I visit Richmond.

When I was in town a year ago, this place was a huge hit, but as of a couple days ago when I…read morewent... not so much. It took over 20 minutes for our waitress to come over and greet us, and that wasn't even to take our drink orders. It was so long that we debated leaving, however we remember how good it was, so decided to stick the wait out. I should've taken the nearly empty restaurant as a sign. That's was my mistake. Might've been one of the longest meals of my life. The staff- who claim to be short staffed (which could very well be, I'm not downplaying that), however they frequently stood in front of the TV watching whatever sports game was on it... interesting. When we tried to get our waitresses attention (multiple times this occurred), we got a nasty side eye and she walked away and ignored us (lovely ). When we did finally get our meals, items of it were cold or incorrect (shoutout my mashed potatoes which were physically hard). With that being said, the wings were good, would recommend those if you're going here. Don't order the tacos on the other hand... elote corn was obviously frozen- gross. Other items of the meal you could tell were previously frozen too. I will say they offered us a complimentary dessert which was nice, I was just really disappointed with this experience overall. In my opinion this restaurant needs to be renovated and menu needs to be cleaned up (and the freshness of the food should be revalued), this place is going downhill and experience reflects that.

This is one of the best, most affordable, quick lunches in Innsbrook! The service is lovely and the…read moreatmosphere is nicer than one of the neighboring fast food places. Food comes out quickly and their burger deals are a steal! Where else can you get a burger and fries at lunch for 10 bucks?

Sedona has been one of my go-to restaurants for years. They consistently have a great happy hour,…read moresolid daily specials, and an atmosphere that feels both upscale and relaxed. I was disappointed to see the lemon drop removed from happy hour at this location, but there's still so much to enjoy here. It's hard to think of many places that combine delicious food and drinks with a beautiful patio, fire pit seating, and such a polished vibe. Whether you're stopping by for happy hour or dinner, it's an easy spot to recommend.

Often quite packed even on a weekday evening. The servers were busy and we were sat at a table with…read moreno silverware/napkins which were not brought out until later in the meal but otherwise service was decent. We got a south rim shrimp flatbread and devil's pass dip (essentially a buffalo chicken dip) as starters. The portion for the flatbread is quite small and just okay. I enjoyed the dip better, which was cheesy with peppers and came with flatbread to dip. I ordered the STH burger which had pepper jack cheese, jicama slaw and a sweet chili glaze (which was not too sweet) and overall was cooked to medium as requested and delicious. A nice option for a relatively casual atmosphere though be prepared for it to be bustling/busy!

During our stay in Richmond VA we made our way to an area the locals told us about called Scott's…read moreAddition. Very interesting and fun area. On and around Leigh St. there are some great local breweries and this was one of them we stopped in. Ardent had a great outdoor patio area, and the indoor seating area had plenty of room for many to enjoy some of their beers. The staff was kind, friendly, and knowledgeable about their beers, and what to offer us based on our taste. We will definitely add this to our list of brewery stops in the future when we visit RVA.

This brewery is a really cool space. I enjoyed the decor and the layout…read more Unfortunately, I cannot recall what beer I ordered, and I cannot figure it out from the website's draught list. That said, I enjoyed this nameless/faceless beer. Ordering and paying were easy. No complaints.

RVA Draft Room is a pretty cool concept! All of their offerings are self-pour​ and you pay by the…read moreounce. They have a variety of glassware on hand in different sizes, so it's easy to create your own flight or to just pour a full pint. I had never visited a similar establishment in the past, so I had about 20 questions on how to operate everything. Here's the rundown: 1) Walk up to the cashier and give them your credit card. They will swipe it, give it back, and provide a card to access the taps. 2) Check the TV screen for the full digital listing of their available taps, or walk right up to the taps and read each individually. You can click on the beer name for a full description, including style, price per ounce, and abv. 3) Pick a glass, place the access card in the little slot, be sure you're on the main screen, and then pull the tap handle that corresponds to​ the beer. Each screen has two, with the taps beneath. Hold your glass at a 45-degree angle unless you're pouring cider, in which case it doesn't really matter. 4) Take your card, pick a seat or stand, and drink your beer. Repeat. 5) When you're ready to leave, walk back up to the cashier, choose your method of payment (I chose to just leave it on the same card...easy), select a tip, sign, and you're good to go. I tried six samples during my time there -- all about 3-4 ounces or less -- and paid $12 pre-tip. This is an excellent place to try a variety of beers. I imagine most names are recognizable...they carry stuff from Ardent and Isley, among other local and regional spots, but others aren't the easiest to find, such as Funky Buddha. RVA Draft Room is in the same open-format building as Zzaam, a tea place I forget the name of, and Sweet & Sassy BBQ. It's also centrally situated in Carytown. I didn't like the seating...I found it really uncomfortable. I think they need to invest in purse hooks and perhaps some stools with backs. I had to keep standing up to avoid hurting my back. Beyond the subpar seating, everything else was nice, and I think it's cool that they offer free tasting events as well. I'm sure I'll return at some point!

If you are looking for casual food options but also want a drink... this is probably your spot…read more There is Zzaam where you can get Korean food and then Sweet and Saucy if you want BBQ.... there is also a drink/dessert spot Kokee Tea where you can get bubble tea, or ice cream in a puffle cone. Basically you can sit at any of the spots each little restaurant gives you a number if you ordered anything and they deliver to your table. If you want beer you will need to see the attendant and get a card so you can self serve yourself beer, cider or wine. Supposedly they cap you at 64 oz but as long as you are not wasted of anything they say they can override it if you get to that point. As far as the spot goes.... it's very family friendly. Though I wish it was bigger than what it is. I also don't get why a lot of beer places are going for bar chairs and table tops instead of regular height tables and chairs. That would be my only complaint not the most comfortable. Though where the food options are there are normal tables and chairs but limited. Plus if you get there around noon half the tables are difficult to sit at due to the incredible sun that comes through... it would probably be better if they get some blinds. The draft room has games you can rent it seems like since the attendant oversees it. We brought our own since we weren't sure if they had anything to occupy our three and a half year old. As both my husband are beer, wine and cider drinkers you would think this would be heaven.... but we were both kind of disappointed with the selection. We drink just about all beer, wine and cider but we felt like the selection kind of lacked. Just to give you an idea of our favorite RVA breweries/cideries.... Strangeways, Hardywood, The Answer, Busky are probably our top places. I feel like if you are expecting something like any of the four I mentioned you may come out pretty disappointed. Though because of the food options and how it's casual, both my husband and I said we would be back since it's pretty family friendly. It's nice that it's not just one food truck option like most breweries or no options for food. So if you are hungry and are wanting to do some tastings definitely check it out. On another note... parking is kind of a pain since it's in Carytown... definitely stinks in the winter. My bet is when it gets nicer, traffic will really pick up since it looks like they have some nice outdoor seating!