I went here with a large group of girls for lunch on a weekend. They had plenty of seating and we…read morewere sat upstairs. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. We had the option of getting brunch or the regular lunch menu. I ordered the OG chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The chicken was full of flavor and juicy and I liked the sauce that came on it. The only complaint I had was the service. The server wasn't bad but he also wasn't good. It almost felt like he did not want to come to our table. He forgot to put in the order for one item that my table asked for. We had to flag him down to ask for refills or things like the check.

THE GOOD:Heard a lot about this place before visiting and it did not disappoint. Location, Vibe,…read moreand food were on point. Recommend making a reservation. Started with the Brussel sprouts, they were amazing, had some Asian fusion sauces going on they didn't stand a chance. Main course I had the shrimp and grits with a side of Mac and Cheese. Bruh that Mac was bussssssinn. It was simple but so good. The shrimp and grits were extremely creamy, tons of flavor, I prolly gained 2 pounds with all the cream and butter in it. My wife had the beef short rib with collard greens. Very solid dish. THE BAD: We had a tiny table and were sitting extra close to the other patrons in the restaurant, food was a bit on the pricey side, and drinks as well. THE UGLY: Man this food put me in a damn COMA. We had plans of having dinner and then. A night out on the town, but my eyes got heavy and I couldn't move, we hopped in a Lyft and went back to the room. Don't eat here unless you ready to go to bed! Check this place out if you are in town.

I ordered Mama J's via DoorDash today. My order was not correct. I called the restaurant to let…read morethem know. Not only did they remake my order (smothered porkchops), THEY (Amy) delivered it to me personally. I opened the bag and there was wayy more in there than my original order. Yes, mistakes happen and they responded in a most gracious manner...much appreciated

7 out of 5 stars. Yes, I said 7…read more So I went to Mama J's after scoping it out on Yelp, and let me tell you something: Richmond, we may have a problem. I have found the food. I initially walked into the market next door, which is actually great because there aren't a lot of grocery stores nearby. Then I headed over to Mama J's on a Monday afternoon. The place was teeming with associates doing all kinds of things, which I actually loved. I was seated quickly and started looking around. It was comfortable and familiar, even though it was my first time there. Then my server greeted me, called me "baby," and suddenly I felt like I had walked into my auntie's house. Okay. We were off to a good start. I ordered an Arnold Palmer and some catfish nuggets. Now, I knew I was in the right place when my server brought me TWO glasses of the most perfectly made Arnold Palmer. Two. Glasses. Start the happy dance. While I waited for my food, I looked around at the old photographs and magazine covers featuring Mama J's. It all made sense. The restaurant felt familiar because it felt like somebody's dining room. A place that has history. A place where people have been eating, talking, laughing and coming back for years. Then my catfish nuggets arrived. HOT. Golden. Crispy. When I tell you I did a happy dance... I ate those catfish nuggets with a knife and fork, humming to myself and saying, "This is the best catfish I have eaten in my life." And mind you, I eat out at least twice a week. So I ordered the crab cake sandwich with a side of macaroni and cheese. We were not particularly focused on vegetables because my server could not promise me the collards and cabbage weren't cooked with chicken broth. It's fine. I didn't really want my vegetables anyway. Then my plate arrived. HOT. I ate that macaroni and cheese and literally had to rock, hum and say to myself, "Woo. This food is good." The crab cake sandwich and fries were so good that I immediately knew some of them were coming home with me for lunch tomorrow. Because I may love food, but I also believe in planning ahead. Now let's talk about this crab cake. First, the brioche bun was EXACTLY the right bread. I am not a sliced-white-bread kind of woman. I need a brioche bun sturdy enough for the remoulade to hold onto. And then there was the crab cake. Enunciate that K. Fresh crabmeat. Maryland could NEVER. I know, I know. Maryland swears they have the best crab cakes. No ma'am. No sir. The best crab cake is sitting on Clay Street, about a mile from the James River, in Jackson Ward, the Harlem of the South. And the fries? HOT. You know that perfect fry: crispy on the outside, soft in the center? Yeah. Those. At this point, I was full and getting sleepy at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. But apparently that wasn't enough because I ordered some potato salad to go so I could top off tomorrow's lunch. Because priorities. I left Mama J's full as a tick. Came home. And promptly took a several-hour nap. That is how good this meal was. Mama J's, you have officially set the bar. 7 out of 5 stars. I am going back. And, quite frankly, they are going to get sick of seeing me. Richmond, if you haven't been to Mama J's, what are you waiting for?

We're new to RVA, and really trying to support non-chain restaurants. Found Lunch. Supper! here on…read moreYelp. Our cocktails were delicious and so nicely prepared. Hubby had short ribs, Brussels and cheese grits. Kiddo had chicken and waffles with gravy, and I had the Barbecue Sundae. All three were so tasty! Each dish, whether main course or side was executed so beautifully. The collards on the sundae were the best I've ever had. If I could cook them like that, I'd have them more often. Our server was attentive and so so nice. The decor is adorable and the atmosphere was fantastic. Can't wait to go back!!

Food was good service was horrible…read more We went in and they told us that it would be 15 minutes for a table, fine, I indicated we wanted inside , since the heat index was 105. There is a huge empty booth right in the front across from the hostess stand, no one was sitting there, we asked if we could sit there for just a moment to cool off in the AC- we were rudely told no we had to wait outside. The next family in line included 2 elderly women and a baby all dressed gorgeous, they also were told they had to wait outside in 105 weather. After about 20 minutes of waiting, (I was just going to tell them to forget it) they said our table was ready. Well, instead of inside with AC as we requested we were seated in a gazebo porch area that they claimed had AC. By this time we were so desperate for cool, we didn't argue that we had requested INSIDE not whatever this room was. It ended up being like sitting in a tuna can. So uncomfortable, my husband and bro in law just went and sat in the car with the AC blasting. Waitress was sporadic to put it nicely. Meanwhile, back inside the booth across from the hostess stand was still empty. Food was fine. But I don't think this place will be around much longer.

We had such a great experience at Fall Line Kitchen & Bar! We only had dessert, which was such a…read moregreat food! We ate the Gooey Butter Cake, Bourbon Vanilla Creme Brûlée, & the white chocolate peanut butter Oreo cookie ice cream. The Goody Butter Cake tasted amazing, but a big portion able to be shared. After having a bad experience at another restaurant, Jacob & Hanen really made our night with amazing customer service, great recommendations, exceptional knowledge of the chef and the restaurant's menu, and held great conversations! Thank you to them both for their quick delivery service. Great hirers and smiles! Thank you again Jacob & Hanen! The restaurant had a night time, small cozy warm feel. It had a great to know that the history was it was original a sports club before being turned into this elegant place. We stayed at the hotel, so unfortunately do not know the parking situation. Thank you! Good for higher end casual dining!

We ate here to celebrate a birthday. Beautiful restaurant located in the Marriott Hotel. Lots of…read morespace for dining and an area for the bar. Moody lighting and lamps for each table sets the tone for intimate and private-type dining. The host & manager were friendly. We got inconsistent service from our server. Not sure she wanted to be there considering it was a holiday, or if she had stuff going on personally. Regardless, she did her best. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our food. From the Burrata recommendation to our ruffle bucatini and halibut dishes and finishing it off with the gooey butter cake, they all were delicious with not complaints! Definitely recommend.

I've been several times, and each time was amazing. The food, the atmosphere, and the service are…read moretop-notch. I recommend it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

I am so late posting this...I honestly thought I had already posted this here...but with…read moremenopause...nothings really guaranteed ‍‍ Anyway...While on our weekend get away to Norfolk VA hubby and I drove to Richmond for the day and had the pleasure of visiting Southern Kitchen. What a beautiful restaurant!! I was pleasantly surprised to see an establishment operating in such excellence! The decor, the ambiance and atmosphere, the staff, the music and LORD THE FOOD!!! I absolutely have no criticism for this place and if and when I ever come back (which I'm sure I will) I'm driving my hips right back to experience Southern Kitchen!! I ordered salmon patties, collard greens, and sweet potatoes. Hubby ordered the meatloaf and everything was yummy!! The staff was helpful and personable!! Ten out of ten...I highly recommend!!

We visited here for lunch on a Wednesday during a trip to Va, it was highly recommended. It was a…read morecasual ambiance, love the art on the wall, it felt comfortable. We ordered 4 piece fish boat with cheese grits and cabbage and the fish and shrimp platter with cabbage and yams; both came with cornbread. Everything was delicious, excited for my leftovers the next day delicious. The homemade tartar sauce was a must to take a side home with our leftovers. The portions were ample. The cornbread was the only thing that didn't wow me, wasn't bad but I have had better. Our server was attentive, courtesy, and timely; she was a pleasure. I look forward to visiting here the next time I am in that part of VA.

I visited based on a coworker recommendation. I was told that Croaker's Sport has great seafood and…read morecornbread. Overall, I enjoyed the experience, but I rate this more of a 3.5 rounded to 4. Ambiance: The spot is historic and well kept. It was clean and we were able to find street parking. Service: The service was friendly, patient, and informal. We came on a Wednesday around noon, so it wasn't too crowded. Our waitress was attentive. Food: The food was good overall, with some standout items and some leaving more to be desired. We started with the clam chowder soup. We found it to be a bit tangy, but it got the job done. We also go the fish dinner with buffalo sauce (on the side). The fish was really good. However, the mac and cheese was grainy. The flavor of the mac and cheese was good, but the flavor is subjective. I also got the oyster po boy sandwich. I was serviceable. It didn't knock my socks off, but I have no complaints. I did enjoy the sauce that came with it. The french fries were fluffy, in a good way. The cornbread was textbook and solid. I didn't wow us, but it was a sizeable portion. Conclusion: Overall, my curiosity has been satisfied, but I didn't get the wow factor. I would consider coming here if I had a strong craving for a fish dinner.

I've been wanting to go here for the longest time and finally did. Now I understand why it's always…read morebooked! It's a historic place that used to be a boarding house that became a drug store then restaurants. Ambiance was casual. Service was very good. Our server Louise took good care of us. Food was delicious! I love the grilled Albemarle peaches. Perfect for this weather. Mix of sweetness and saltiness from cheese with some spice from chili oil. It was so good. The crispy pig tail was also wonderful. For the entrees, we got grilled pork belly and butter braised half chicken. The chicken was creamy, tender and very flavorful. The pork belly was soft, flavorful and really went well with the grits and collards. Our desserts were also heavenly. The miso banana panna cotta was light and very good. My favorite was the chocolate cloud semifreddo. The cold semifreddo and the warm strawberry preserves definitely complemented each other. I love this place. Will definitely be back!

So been here twice in 4 months and can definitely say it's in my family's top three for favorite…read morerestaurants in Richmond. Love the decor and ambience, service is friendly and helpful and the food and drinks are all creative and delicious. Our second time out we ordered these for cocktails: Daybreak Seersucker Stevie's spell Amelia Earhart Nutty professor We all liked our drinks and mostly each others as well lol. I usually don't order rum drinks but my son's nutty professor was very good especially with the fresh nutmeg on top. For apps we got the shishito peppers, deviled eggs and the grilled albemarle peaches. We enjoyed all of them but my favorite was the peaches and everyone else loved the deviled eggs. For entrees we got the fried catfish, buttermilk braised brisket, grilled pork belly and pan roasted scallops. We all ordered well! We liked the bites from everyone's dish but liked what we ordered for ourselves best. I got the brisket which had such flavor and depth. Had a really healthy portion too so had to box up half and bring it home which is awesome. Parking is on the street which can be a challenge but the walk isn't too bad if it's nice weather. Has a ramp to the entrance which makes it handicap friendly.

I live for cute and cozy brunch spots and this place didn't disappoint…read more Shoutout to Abigail for taking great care of us during our visit. We were also very pleased to learn about the origins of the place from its hospitable owner-what a great team! To start the brunch experience, we went with traditional mimosas-very nicely poured and refreshing! My mom and I ordered the shrimp frittata and my boyfriend ordered the steak and eggs. The shrimp frittata was delicious! Beautiful presentation but even more beautiful balance of fresh flavors. The potatoes were an added bonus and the fresh pieces of fruits on the side topped off the meal. Might I mentioned that this was a very balanced and filling meal. My boyfriend enjoyed his steak and eggs, and while he felt that the steak was a little small in cut, he was surprisingly full at the end. The bread basket was an added sweet treat to breakfast! Overall, we had a great time.

Been here twice. Once for brunch then the other was dinner, months apart. The restaurant is well…read morelit. It's also good for groups. Some tables have different set of chairs from others which some may find more comfortable than others. Sonoma meatballs were tasty. The grilled naan truffle mushroom bread was essentially a pizza which I liked. The wine country scallops were very good. Chocolate mousse cake was decadent - the perfect dessert to end the night. Our server knows the menu inside and out. Great service.

Best place to get fresh, succulent deep fried oysters in a flash!…read more I treat myself to their dinner plate with bettered fried okra as a side. It's a bit of an investment, but the freshness and food quality is excellent. The wait staff and window folks are courteous and very competent. I've never been disappointed. I wholeheartedly recommend Sugar's Crab Shack for a delicious meal you'll be sure to remember fondly!

Today my wife wanted to get some fish and I was already down with the plan. We went to our spot…read moreSugar's and we were the first in line and had a short wait no more than 20 minutes since they started serving people. I ordered the just fish that comes with ten (10) pieces. Yes count them 1, 2,3,...10. Just like the Count on Sesame Street. Everyone is locked on right. I paid the money and the guy at the counter charged me for how many? Ten (10) fish pieces. After my short wait, my order was ready. The guy at the window showed me the fish looking golden brown and delicious. Hot piping hot. I said they looked good and ready for liftoff. Got to the car and my wife and I were happy at the time. After several hours and other stops we made it home. We live in Baltimore Md. A short 4 hour ride away. When my wife had unpacked the food and she asked me did I eat any fish? I said No? If I had she would have killed me before the plate got cold. She said that then they (Sugar's) did not give us piece number 10. The Boss was not happy and neither was I. Now I don't mind paying for delicious food and will do again. What I do mind is paying for fish that does not appear on my plate. I felt RIPPED OFF! If someone in the back of the house can't count to ten (10) and your employing someone who doesn't know how to count to 10, I am wondering what else is going on in the back of the house. Advise 1) Moving forward I will ask them to count them before accepting the finished product 2) Don't buy the Onion Rings. My wife does not care for them and she is an Onion ring person. Let's do this again but I'm bring the Count with me and the number 10 JUST TO MAKE SURE WERE CLEAR!

This is a great spot that we found while traveling through downtown Richmond. It's a short walk…read morefrom the Hilton, and right in the middle of other shops, restaurants and a church across the street. We were seated at a wonderful spot right at the front window facing Grace Street, ideal for people watching and a nice setting overall. Our server, Jennifer was quick to approach and offer drinks and menu suggestions. I had the scallops accompanied by a very tasty potato rosti, fennel/apple salad and fried pork belly bits. It was absolutely delicious - one of the best meals I've had in a while. I was drinking iced tea, which came with a little mint kick to it - I no longer drink alcohol with meals, but they appear to have quite a few creative cocktails as well. While this is likely a higher end restaurant for the area, I found the price averaging about $70 per person all in, including drinks, tip and tax to be quite a reasonable value overall. With wonderful service, incredible food, reasonable prices, and a beautiful dining room, this is certainly a place that I'd revisit again when traveling through or to Richmond.

We were spending the night at the Hilton Hotel across the street on our drive from Florida to New…read moreJersey. We picked this place for dinner based on its proximity to the hotel and we are so glad we did because it was fantastic! One of the best meals we have had in a while. The ambiance was also very nice with soft music and candles. The menu offers a handful of appetizers and a handful of entrees. They all sounded good but I decided to go with the petite filet mignon. It also came with smoked cheddar scallop potatoes, honey glazed baby carrots, and a port wine demi. All of it was delicious. My husband had the sumac dusted scallops with potato rosti, smoked pork belly, and an apple fennel salad. It looked and tasted great. We also received a complimentary corn muffin that tasted great. Service was fairly quick and professional.