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    Sam Adams

    3.8 (87 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Angie H.

    Excellent service!! Gentleman behind the bar was very friendly, and I love being ID'd at my age. Lol!

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    Bob P.

    Was at the Richmond airport and needed something decent to eat / drink. The Sam Adams place worked great. Food was fine and decent salads. I want to call out the GREAT selection of beers. Had a local Virginia "Pathway Porter" and then a "Legend Brown Ale". So glad I did not have to suffer throug my a macro brew or "our darkest beer is....."some IPA"". Thank you!!!

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    Tony M.

    Ok! Before getting on your magic carpet ride, stop by Sam Adams bar at the Richmond International Airport. Cozy up to the bar and say hello to Leigh. As a hospitality industry veteran and a working hospitality consultant, I know hospitality when I feel it within 2 minutes. Leigh is one of the very rare breed of the authentic hospitality professionals. Have a glass of wine and chill with Leigh. You won't be disappointed! Cheers and safe travels.

    Bacon, egg, & cheese biscuit meal.

    Had the bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit meal. It comes with hash browns (which were perfectly cooked). Good prices - worth it. Service, Martin, was great!!! Thank you Martin. The food was great, fresh, and served hot. The didn't take excessively long to come out, but just long enough that you know it's being cooked fresh. Biscuit great and bacon cooked perfectly without me having to ask. I'll come back if I'm ever in RIC again!!!

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    Peter A.

    The service from Tabbi was AWESOME! She made my time here pleasant as I waited for my flight back home. The ambience was expected for an airport restaurant and the food was really good. Will for sure come back next time I visit Richmond

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    Wendy F.

    Good craft beer selection and the bartenders are really nice. Good place to hang out while waiting on delayed planes

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    Flight delayed so I decided to have a few and some great wings. See and ask for Tabbi! She was great; try my go to " Jameson sour "

    Krista is an amazing bartender and such a positive spirited woman.   Thanks for excellent service @RIC

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    Tabbi was excellent and was super helpful and a great personality!!! She was super busy and still had a positive attitude.

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    decent food for an airport concession. friendly staff. cramped seating but not unusual for airport.

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    Pleasant server early in the morning. Good food. Nice atmosphere with historical artwork. High top tables and sports on the TV.

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    Adam was great. Had to wait for our flight and he made it much more enjoyable. Great service!

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    Decent little airport bat. Very good attentive service. Bartender Marvin always kept my glass full and was very pleasant.

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    Marvin was very friendly and helpful! Had a great experience and made up for the missed flights!'

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    Leigh was the best! Mozz sticks - out of this world. Andrew was cool. Go CAPS! Clean and welcoming. Wouldn't miss it.

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    Our server Marvin was great! Very helpful, quick service and great conversation. Thank you for everything Marvin!! :)

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    marvin is the man! best airport service. best way to kick off a trip! attentive friendly and a top notch pourer

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    We had a great breakfast and Krista took great care of us. Best option at Richmond International by far!

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    This is the best bar at RIC! And Krista is awesome!! Cold beer and good times had by all!

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    Liberty Public House

    4.4
    (322 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    We have had LPH several times and although I think it is a hit or miss when it comes to service, we…read morehave had sold experiences every time. The food won't necessarily blow your socks off-- however it is consistently good, a lot of vegan/gluten free/etc options, lots of cocktail and beer options, and even the pickiest of eaters could find something they enjoy there. Our waiter this last time was outstanding. I noticed on their menu they also have specials including Thursdays where they do a hot chicken sandwich and beer for a cheaper price. They also have a solid happy hour.

    Liberty Public House prides itself on being a lesbian-owned restaurant in Richmond, which is very…read moreevident in the decor- rainbows everywhere, which I love! It's a very popular restaurant, so today, when we entered, while we were greeted right away, there was a 30 minute wait. The time actually went by relatively fast, and by the time we were seated, large cups of ice water were already there at our table, as well as a carafe to refill them. There's no physical menus, instead you scan a QR code which brings you to their menu. They have lots of drink options, including several specialty cocktails, beers, and ciders. Our waiter was super sweet and attentive, and the food came out relatively quickly. For my drink, I ordered a local cider from a Virginia ciderie, as well as the It's A Wrap, which has cheddar, ranch, mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and your choice of protein (I got tofu). I also got a side of the Mac and cheese, which I could tell was made in house. Super creamy and flavorful with a hint of spice. My wrap was also insanely good! I'm impressed by the amount of vegetarian options here. Any burger can be made both gluten free or vegan, and the choices of protein make it more accessible for everyone who comes in. I'm really happy we were recommended this place!

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    Alewife

    4.3
    (328 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    We had a great dinner at Alewife! The small plates and the oysters really stood out to us, so this…read morewould be a great place to come for drinks and bites. We started with incredible oysters- I'm not a huge oyster person, but these really stood out, especially the seasonal mignonette. We ended up ordering another two because we liked them so much! Our favorite dish of the night was the Nashville hot shrimp- great heat level and flavor, they were perfectly crispy and paired so well with the house pickles and white BBQ sauce they were served with. We could've easily taken down another plate of these. They had a tomato hand pie special that we also really enjoyed, as well as the crab hush puppies. We liked our entrees (swordfish and the smash burger, which wasn't really a smash burger but was still a solid burger), but enjoyed the small plates much more. We ended with the white chocolate budino, which is a pretty generous portion and was SO tasty- it came with a ton of brownie chunks and cocoa nibs! Service was really friendly from everyone there. My only critique is it is LOUD inside, so be prepared to speak up. We'd definitely return if we were back in the area!

    Love this place! Definitely one of my favorites in Richmond. Parking is on the street and can be…read morechallenging on nights and weekends but usually you can find a spot within a few minutes walk. Noise level can be challenging so we try to go in the early side when possible. Went for our anniversary in during Richmond restaurant week in October (they gave us a complimentary glass of bubbly to celebrate) and again with the kids in December. They always have amazing cocktails. Their mixologist is on their game with so many choices! For our anniversary, we got Cloud Boat and Apartment in the City, and we loved them both. Both were completely as described, light and ez in the palate which is a skill for whiskey. For apps we got the PEI mussels and the smoked fish dip. Again both were delicious. I particularly love my fish dip - the groom focaccia was done beautifully in the dill was a nice compliment to the flavor. For entrées, we had the catfish sandwich and the Arctic char. The catfish sandwich was good, but nowhere near the quality of the Arctic char, which was savory and delicious and elevated by the brown butter and golden raisins. Since it was restaurant week the dessert was included in the price so we got the apple cranberry fry pie And the chocolate ganache bar. Both were a nice way to end the meal. Tasty but not mind blowing. With the kids we ordered Gnac attack, Proper Dose, American Love Call, and Bebot. Again they were all so good but for me the Proper Dose and Gnac attack were the best. For apps we got the fish dip and one of the specials and loved them both. Entrees were the Spanish mackerel, the arctic char and a special that was a gumbo and rice. We ate everything and had no room for dessert. Can't wait to go back.

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    Fall Line Kitchen & Bar

    4.5
    (640 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    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.

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    1607 Bistro & Bar

    1607 Bistro & Bar

    3.1
    (10 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    We usually don't eat at restaurants inside hotels. However, an exhausting week and lack of desire…read moreto get back in the car led us to try this place out. Chuck was presiding over a mostly empty restaurant at 5pm on a Sunday. He happily described some options and was so enthusiastic about some dishes we thought, "What the heck?". My companion had the best burger of the year. My steak was perfect. The shrimp cocktail was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed exactly what we hoped for..after a few days of dubious food. If you visit here, ask for Chuck.

    It's a holiday inn, so would one expect much?…read more I went to the restaurant because I was staying at a nearby hotel. It was very cold outside with rain turning to sleet. I did not have a car, so I decided that I would see with the holiday and had to offer as far as food. I honestly cannot comment on the quality of the food as I never got any. It may be very good for all I know. After waiting for a minute or two at the hostess station, I was finally seated. They are ironic thing was no one was there and I was told to pick any table I want, which I could've done that on my own anyway without a host. I was seated and noted on the menu, that there were no healthy options. Any chicken on the menu is either Friday or covered in cheese. But, it was cold, I'm from Florida, and the choices were this, or the Wawa gas station down the road. Then the weight began. And I waited, and waited. I was in the bar area and it seemed that the bartender who did have at least five customers at the bar was also responsible for all of the tables. if anyone else was supposed to help out, I never saw them. And I waited... I finally decided that the Wawa gas station was the way to go. As I got up the bartender did notice me. she seemed genuinely distressed that she, nor anyone else had actually noticed me. Mind you I was only about 8 feet away but I do not necessarily blame her as she did have a bunch of people at the bar plus all of the tables. I had already decided that the Wawa gas station would be my choice so I did get up and leave. Again, I'm not angry with her as she did seem very distressed about my predicament, but my thought was, why reward Holiday Inn for poor organization and poor service? I don't took off into the wind, was stinging freezing rain hitting me, but, at least I knew that the Wawa gas station would provide service and something at least close to what I wanted. Again, the food at the Holiday Inn maybe very good, I just never found out if that was true. NOTE - It was touch and go, but I did survive the walk to the Wawa and back to the hotel.

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    1607 Bistro & Bar
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