It turns out we had been here before, and I'd completely forgotten the experience until we arrived…read morelast Thursday around 7 or 8 o'clock. The parking lot is small, and there is a pothole in the alley near the parking lot entrance that will bottom out an SUV. Apparently, there is additional parking, but we didn't see it in the dark. The restaurant is cozy, Hawaiian-themed, and clean. We were seated within moments of entering the host's periphery, and received menus and ice water within minutes. I had the poke bowl last time, and I remember it being chilled and gently flavored. The avocado and spicy mayo did a lot of the heavy lifting. It was filling and very healthy. My partner enjoyed the Ipanema Sandwich last time we visited. This time around we snacked on the fried halloumi (fried cheese and mint yogurt dip) and Lumpia, taquito-type beef rolls, with sweet and sour dip. We absolutely demolished the coconut cream pie for dessert. The pie was so delicate and lovely that even my partner enjoyed it, a typical coconut detractor. I recommend Little Nickel to anyone looking to try something unique and ambitious that veers from the well-trodden culinary path. The staff here were courteous and helpful, the restaurant was clean, and the food was firing on all cylinders.

My thing is if there's cute cocktails, you got me. Hook, line and sinker!…read more I decided to check out little nickle for dinner. I love the ambiance, it made me feel like I stepped out of Richmond and into a tropical vacation. This cute neighborhood restaurant is serving up what they describe as "tropical dinner". They have dishes from all over. Super cute decor and overall 10/10 aesthetic. We ordered some drinks. I thought both drinks were pretty good and strong. The food was what I could describe as "okay" We ordered the Lumpia and I've never had lumpia before but it was okay. My partner ordered the nickel burger and he thought it was good. I ordered the poke and I was not a big fan. It was a lot of food but overall the flavors and everything mixed up just did not do it for me. Otherwise. I'd come back for the drinks, ambiance and maybe appetizers but not a fan of the actual entrees.

This place is tucked away in the Forest Hill area. The wings were great and definitely didn't…read moredisappoint. I usually like blue cheese or ranch with my wings, but they don't offer either, so keep that in mind. Anytime a place has Down East Cider, that's a win for me. The only real downside is the parking. It's rough--there just aren't enough spots. I'd recommend getting there early, or maybe you'll get lucky and catch someone pulling out. Overall, I'd definitely go back. The wings are worth it.

Went here with my Bookclub friends for dinner, drinks, and to chat it up ! I got the Veggie Tacos &…read morethe Yearn beer. This was my first time going here and my peers told me it was good- they were not lying ! The veggie tacos were amazing. The green sauce was my favorite on the tacos. What you do: go up to their bar to order food & drinks. They hand you your drink & a buzzer for your food. Find your seat wherever you please & make sure to keep an eye on that buzzer ! Once it goes off- you need to walk back to the bar and hand it to the kitchen side. Once you're done with your food & bevvy - place the glasses on the mats provided. Then your tray above the trash can nearby!! The vibes are pretty chill and family friendly. Lots of seating - music is a little loud but it works ! There also is an upstairs to visit as well. Will be going back.

This was my second visit to this little place. The previous visit was at night and they had a…read morelimited menu so I decided to return during full menu hours. To my jubilee it was happy hour and I was excited to drink and eat some yummy Cajun chicken pasta. Well their happy hour is nothing to write home about. It's 1 dollar off their cocktail menu.. disappointing. They do have $3 rails. The service is bleh. We weren't given much attention despite being 2 of the 3 people at the bar. I order the Cajun chicken pasta of course and 30 minutes later it arrives. Let me tell you... it did not come through drippin. I took one bite and was disgusted. There was no sauce whatsoever on this pasta. The chicken was hard and gross. I was hurt so hurt I didn't even order anything else. I sat there and drank my water while my partner in food ate his shrimp po boy which was mediocre. The fries are lit. To my surprise, while waiting for him to finish up they brought out a brand new pasta for me to try. The guy said he made it himself and I was so shocked. He gave it to me free of charge and I'm very appreciative of his effort. The second pasta was better still not for me. I ate some of it and he let me know they would be taking it off of the menu in three days which is probably for the best. I wanted to like this place but unfortunately they just don't cut it.

This bar is a pretty cool place, Cajun/New Orleans style here in RVA. I came here with a group on a…read moreSunday around 1230pm, so we were the only people there. But the waiter greeted us with a smile and took good care of us! The interior is decked out with bourbon street para. I didn't get a drink but I ordered the beignets, which I were told were made in house with a yummy raspberry cream. They were really tasty, a little bit sweeter and not as fluffy as NOLA beignets but good in their own. My friends enjoyed their Nola style drinks as well. I have to come back to try some other dishes and drinks!

Amazing music. I really enjoyed the live Irish music and the bartender even sang! This is a…read morecommunity wine spot with a mix of original wines and wines from other wineries. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would go back for a glass of wine with friends.

So, my sister had the bright idea to organize a karaoke outing at Gramophone on Super Bowl Sunday…read more Since I didn't have a team in the Game, and since karaoke is my all-time favorite past time, I agreed. It was rather empty. Our group of 6 plus four others, which means FAST ROTATION . The karaoke DJ was cool. The sound system is nice! Good mics, speakers, and song arrangements. He had a huge vault of songs... everything I asked for, he had. Some of which are not as popular as others. AND the best part, he could change the pitch to accommodate my vocal range. Some of my favorite songs are a bit too high, and I had to ask for two of them to be brought down 1/2 step. Songs ranged from 50s to current. Enjoyable singers all around and everyone was fun to watch. I got a glass of their tempranillo, which was perfection. Full bodied, super dry and delicious. I also got a pizza, which is kind of a personal size. Very thin. Good, but not great. Decor is nice. Newly renovated with mostly tables all on the same level, but also a couch area next to the TV, and about three bar seats. Plenty of room to spread out. The only thing keeping Gramophone from 5 stars is the lack of food options. Hope they're able to add some simple staples like burgers and fries or salads. Convenient location right on the corner of Forest Hill and Westover Hills Blvd. I'll definitely come back for karaoke and wine!

Great neighborhood spot!! Good drinks, people and service. Staple for the forest hill neighborhood…read moreand have the best st Patrick's day celebrations and fun place to watch any sports game!

Out of town visitor review:…read more Awesome cheesecake. Not a very good "Irish" bar though. Comes across as a room dressed up like an Irish Pub, but doesn't hide the facade of it. Two bartenders. Woman was helpful enough. The guy was a total dick. Refused to even look to see if we needed anything. He was busy doing whatever, as long as it wasn't related to the customer sitting in front of him. She was just "annoyed" that they were busy in a Sat evening, and didn't want to have time to serve. When I say "busy", I mean there were 6 empty seats next to us at the bar before the next person, so I'm not sure they were actually busy ENOUGH to already treat customers like shit, but, hey..... whatever. The cheesecake was 10/10. Come to find out, they don't make it. The buy it from a bakery. Checks out. The only good thing about this place is the thing they get from somewhere else.

Went to Pops yesterday for Sunday football. First, don't be put off by the location. It's in an…read moreold bingo hall, and sits as the lone eatery on the road. Here is my assessment of my experience: 1. Service was 5 stars. Davon (sp?) was excellent and very attentive. Bartender that we ordered from later was also great and sweet. 2. Food/drinks was 4.5 stars. This was a surprise...in a good way. Small menu allows kitchen to focus on what they're good at. The chips and salsa were just average. Salsa was flavorless but chips were good. My friends and I ordered entrees also. I got the shrimp wrap and my friends got catfish and chips. My wrap was huge and came with fries and was very good. My friends' catfish piece was HUGE, expertly fried in a light batter, and very tasty. I was jealous. My one friend is a fried catfish lover and said it was one of the best she'd ever had. Drinks were cold and had great pours on my vodka sodas. Wine selection was as to be expected:Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio for whites. I told the owner to consider adding Sauv Blanc. 3. Atmosphere: 4.5. This place is huge, comfortable and has around 65 Tvs- excellent for watching your games on. My friends and I had no trouble finding our teams games and finding comfortable seats. There's a whole room in the back with couches and a huge brand new patio. Bathrooms are clean but have only two stalls. May be a problem when it gets busy. Got a chance to talk to the owner and his son, both were very sweet and interested in our suggestions. Will definitely return!

This place has plenty of space, both indoor and out. The building is off in the cut and a little…read morehard to find. I happened to come here on Thursday when they have a "brunch" night. Wasn't what I expected but I went with it. Ordered the chicken and waffles and my food partner ordered wings. The service was average and the wait time a little long. Based on the crowd there or lack there of, i kind of expected better service and a shorter wait. The blue motorcycle they serve is very strong. The orange crush is okay. I was not a fan of the chicken and waffles. Both were very bland. They do have a ton of tvs there so I think it'd be a great place to watch sports. I'd try Pops again and hope for a better experience.

Got an order for pick up. It was pretty good but it was SO salty. I probably wouldn't come back…read moreespecially because the meal came out to $33 (picture attached). The candied yams and Mac was delicious tho. The collards lacked flavor but helped cut the saltiness of the catfish. I didn't love the ambiance in the spot. It definitely gave off club vibes and also smelled like vomit around the perimeter and indoors. Made me glad to be in and out.

I went out on Friday night for a friend's birthday get-together, and it was such a chill vibe. The…read moreatmosphere was really laid-back, making it easy to just relax and enjoy the evening. They had great music playing the whole time, which definitely set the mood perfectly. The food pricing varied, but I thought it was totally worth it because the portions were pretty generous. Overall, it felt like a spot where you get good value, good food, and a fun time with friends. Definitely somewhere I'd be happy to go back to!

Best chicken wings there but to get in a small building for $20 was nerve wrecking security guards…read moreare rude

i love this place, this place is always packed, got good food, food customer service, and amazing…read morebar tenders. but the main thing is that this place is always popping with the lights and they give you what you pay!! this place is amazing.

Best in the city! Great service! Great food! Great drinks! Plenty of parking lot and good…read moreenvironment

This place is terrible.. and has humiliated me and everyone I was with. Lack of professionalism and…read morehumiliating as hell. I had paid for whole section for my friends birthday and they did not let us inside! My friend has crutches just to support her walk and the first thing we get told is we don't allow HANDICAPS it's like telling an older guy/woman with a cane to not come inside. Anyways we mentioned we could leave the crutches outside because she can walk without them and demonstrated she could walk and stand etc but the person at the front still would not allow us in. Asked for a manger and still didn't not get any answers other then repeating handicaps and cripples are not allowed in. I have never experience people be so rude and disrespectful. Not to mention how illegal it is to not allow someone in a facility because of any kind of walking situation or disability. You cannot just make up rules and think by law it is allowed. Not even the worse part but how discriminating that whole experience was. I understand where they could be coming from "for not wanting to be liable" like the man in the front was repeating but from my knowledge and the knowledge of the laws in VA that you can google and check them out, that you can go in anywhere you please if you have clutches, wheelchairs, canes, walking sticks, etc. IMMA JUST LET YALL KNOW AGAIN it is illegal! And all my friends got Lyft to the location $36-$47 dollar Lyfts and we were 9 people. I know I sound like a Karen but bro what the hell.... Please inform and update your staff on these laws