Perly's was on my Richmond list and we picked up during a visit on a Friday. Around lunch so…read moreslightly busy-located downtown and street parking only didn't have any issues finding a spot right in front. We ordered sandwiches. House made Pastrami was delicious-go with the 1 lb (buy the pound) Pastrami sandwich -at least 2 if not 3 sandwiches in one. Corned Beef was also tasty and some of the best we've had. Latkas and Dill potato salad hit the spot but the Garlic Dill fries stole the show-one of a kind and not to be missed. For dessert, we saw they had Hamantaschen and got one of each-both very good with rich fruit spread topping. Service was engaged and patient (given our questions and recommendation requests) as our order was being placed. An extensive menu with everything from Beef tongue sandwich (Jewbano) to Chicken Liver as well Hot Dogs and Smoked Salmon and Whitefish. We wanted it all! Liked the atmosphere and decor with booth and bar stool seating. A must stop when visiting Richmond!

We went to Perly's last weekend. We were in Richmond for a wedding, and we had Saturday morning…read morefree. We walked over, and got there around noon. My daughter's friend, who is Jewish, had recommended it. We were told there was a 25 minute wait, and we were told we could hang out at the store next door. Just as we were done wandering, our table was called. I had the corned beef sandwich, toasted, and a side of potato salad. My wife had the chopped chicken liver appetizer and the potato latke appetizer. The food was very good and the service was friendly and efficient. I would definitely go again. They close at 3 pm and are NOT open for dinner.

The Fancy Biscuit is a uniquely southern brunch spot where fried chicken and eggs are all served on…read morebiscuits. The biscuits are crumbly, buttery and delicious. The prices were extremely reasonable. I got the ham, cheese and egg on a biscuit with an arugula side salad. For the price, the portions were absolutely huge! Service was fast and friendly. It wasn't too crowded on a Wednesday morning and we were seated immediately. The place is fairly small but the light decor makes it feel less cramped. It was a great place to sit and chat and eat before heading off to Kings Dominion.

They renovated the restaurant an expanded to included what use to be shindigz! Despite the…read moreadditional seating the wait was still about 20 mins. I miss the outdoor seating with tent that they created during Covid. The service was friendly! Biscuit was dense, but the jelly was light and fresh. The sweet potato bacon hash was great! They definitely improved the recipe.

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.

Lillie Pearl was pretty good, but not good enough for me to rush back. I think they may have been…read morehaving an off night. Their famous short rib egg rolls were a bit burned on the outside so a bit dry on the inside. They did have a very good sauce served with them that pretty well covered the flaws. We also got the sweet potato corn bread. It was tasty, but fell apart just a little too easily. I had to eat it with a fork. The risotto that came with my duck leaned a little too far to the mushy side. The duck itself was really good. My niece had the salmon, and she had no complaints. She said she had the leftover last night as a sandwich and that it was delicious. Service was excellent. No notes.

Nothing else like this spot in Richmond. Talk about a unique breakfast spot - my taste buds went…read morefor an amazing ride with this one. If you're like me - and wanting to try a bit of everything - the Breakfast Combo is the way to go. The Egg Silsi is like a perfectly mild Shakshuka, and the Kinche and FirFir along with made for a wonderful infusion of flavors, textures, and savory spices that were unlike anything I have ever had for breakfast before. Everything went beautifully with the spongey goodness of the Injera. Ethiopian flavors are just so... cool. I don't know how else to describe it but this just hit different. Plus, a reliable cup of home-brewed coffee? Say less.

I had breakfast at Buna Kurs last week when I was in Richmond for a few business meetings, and I…read moreLOVED it. And what's not to love? Customer service? Wonderful. Ambiance? Great. Coffee/tea options? Two thumbs up. Food? Outstanding. Seriously, I loved it from start to finish. I showed up on a Tuesday morning with my laptop and an empty stomach. There's lots of seating inside (with great natural light throughout, it's just such a warm, cozy space), and a few tables outside as well. I ordered the Keshir team (ginger, orange juice, and honey), which totally hit the spot. I could not resist the breakfast combo, which comes with egg silsi (scrambled eggs in tomato sauce with onion), kinche (bulgur cooked and tossed with yellow onion and clarified butter and topped with jalapenos), firfir (injera sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce), and injera. I SCRAPED the plate. Everything was delicious. Just thinking about it now, I wish there was a Buna Kurs in Baltimore, so I could eat this for breakfast once a week. One of the best breakfasts I've had this year. No joke. I love Ethiopian food, and I am so jealous that Richmond has an Ethiopian cafe. Ethiopian for breakfast?! A dream. It doesn't hurt that the service and ambiance are also great. Easy street parking to boot. A great place to work. The only thing that I'd recommend to them is that a few more outlets to charge laptops or phones would be nice - so that people can work from the cafe more easily! But otherwise, Buna Kurs is pretty much perfect in my view. Dream breakfast. Great cafe. Couldn't love it more.

Lovely spot to come for a casual dinner! We stopped by before going to see a show at The Coalition…read moreTheater across the street. Their menu has a little bit of everything, which is nice. You can almost surely find something you'll enjoy even if you're picky. Reasonable prices depending on what you get. Three of us for dinner, with 2 drinks but no apps or dessert, was $88 before tip. That is hard to beat in the city for good portions and tasty food.

Street parking on a Thursday around 8 o'clock was not as difficult as I thought it would be. There…read morewas one open space waiting for our arrival. Upon entering, I was reminded of a 1950s pharmacy by the humongous "Prescriptions" sign hanging above the bar, and the antique furniture, bar, and barstools splayed throughout Tarrant's. There was a solid crowd at the bar; it's clear there is a regular crowd that sits and hangs out here. We were promptly seated by a young blonde woman in the dining section (behind the bar). Our server, Nadia, was an enchanting brunette, training another young server, Sierra. She took our drink orders and gave us plenty of time to review the menu, checking in after a few minutes to see if we were ready. We finally decided, my partner ordered the 10" Bianca White (pizza), and I chose the Sailor Sandwich. Unfortunately, the sailor was not in the cards for me, and Nadia suggested the Reuben as they were similar. They brought out breadsticks while we waited, and the food arrived within 10-15 minutes. I was pleased with the atmosphere, the old-fashioned chandeliers, the large mirror, the floral paintings, and the rustic frames, all of which added to the restaurant's stated aesthetic. The pizza was hot and savory, while the Reuben had buttery toast, crispy corned beef, and a light smattering of sauerkraut (TBH, I didn't even notice the sauerkraut). For dessert, we indulged in the upside-down walnut apple pie, served with vanilla ice cream, all made from scratch, and beautifully delicate. Our time at Tarrant's Cafe seemed like a stroll into the past; the only indication of modernity was the ordering kiosk used by the staff. We truly enjoyed our time and had deeply meaningful conversations without enduring the hustle and bustle or the rowdy cacophony of an intense crowd.

We stayed at this historic hotel for a couple of nights and really enjoyed the experience…read more Beautifully restored over the years, the hotel has a timeless elegance and regal charm that makes you feel like you've stepped back in history. The hotel is also home to an excellent restaurant that serves a fantastic weekend brunch along with a refined upscale dinner menu, making it worth visiting even if you're not staying overnight. We booked a suite, and it was incredibly spacious, with a full kitchen, separate living room, bedroom, dressing area, and a large bathroom. Although the rooms looked a little dated in the photos, they were much nicer in person. Everything was clean and comfortable, the bed was great, and the room temperature stayed perfect throughout our stay. If you enjoy historic hotels, this one is definitely worth experiencing. Knowing that many U.S. presidents and celebrities have stayed here adds to its unique charm and makes the stay feel even more special

Absolutely incredible hotel with the loveliest staff both at the reception and at the concierge!…read moreThe rooms were some of the largest and most charming I had ever experienced. Everything was clean and cozy. I definitely hope to stay here again on my next trip to Richmond. Taking a star away because turning on the lights was as complicated as launching a rocket ship and I'm pretty sure I accidentally asked for Service to come in just because I could not for the life of me figure it out, so once they were on, I stopped messing with anything. Also, there was a very large bug in the bathroom sink at 11PM. I managed to pour water on it and closed all the drains but it freaked me out a lot!

Finally marked this place off my to-visit list ! Super busy…read morespot - which I was expecting. Took my food to-go so I can enjoy it at home. Waffle was pretty good. Super filling and tasty. You only get 1 waffle per order so if you like more- you gotta order double ! The scone was pretty good too. Had that for Brekki on a separate day. The inside was busy but calm. Not too loud or empty. The staff were friendly and they get lots of natural light inside. Might not be a repeat unless im craving a waffle again... really good spot though !

I got the soulecito and a medium roast coffee. I don't really get the point of having the eggs and…read morebacon on top but I guess there's some things in life that just are. So yeah I poured syrup over all of it and then kinda pushed the eggs to the side. Bacon was nice and thick. Love that. Honestly I'm super hungover right now and this is repairing my broken. All my love, thanks 521. I'll be back. I'm recently single btw.

I was meeting a couple friends for brunch, and so we didn't all get there at the same time. The…read morehost was kind enough to still seat me at a table good for 3 while I wait for my friends even though they actually had quite a full house. So I really appreciated that. Our waiter was also actually quite patient (there was a bit of a wait until my friends got there; I'm sorry!). They had a dj the morning I was there, and I really liked the vibe. Their menu have more than enough options for brunch and drinks. I hope they extend their menu for more lunch items than brunch/breakfast items though! Once everyone was there, we finally ordered! I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with the side of Lulu's house potatoes and a pomegranate mule. The pomegranate mule was quite strong, and I enjoyed it so much I ordered another one. LOL. The bacon cheeseburger was exactly as I requested. I have no notes. Overall, wonderful experience and would definitely recommend.

To start the food here was relatively good…read more The Chicken & Biscuit was quite tasty itself - the eggs were cooked well tastes great- the potatoes... The potatoes are a no everyone agreed the potatoes are too seasoned had this unnecessary spice to them and lacks flavor at the same time - we were not fan, another table recommended we not get the potatoes or ask for them to be a more crispy to disguise the spice. Even took it home and crisped it more, long story short the potatoes are not going to be that lightly salted flavor you'd expect, just over seasoned. The sausage gravy tasted great. The biscuit is absolute perfection! (10 out of 10 for Biscuit and Chicken) (3 out of 10 for potatoes) (9 out of 10 for eggs) Unfortunately as far as the Red Velvet waffles they are most likely waffles with red food coloring - tasted nothing like red velvet. (4 out of 10 for the waffles) The French Toast was okay- the strawberry puree was delicious. (3 out of 10 for French toast) The music in here is a vibe loved the selection - kept my group grooving. Not sure if they are always packed but there was a festival going on outside. They squeezed 7 of us at a 6 top booth. It was tight but worked. Also this location is not very spacious keep that in mind. Our server started off pretty good until the end. She was very loud- louder than the music. No discretion- announced the details of a remaining balance of someone in our group , loudly. Left a sour taste in our mouth as this was not the most professional route to inform a guest of something of that nature. Then proceed to give an attitude upon being compensated .. The situation was however de-escalated. Maybe work on delivery of uncomfortable information.

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.

Positives; The food is really good…read more They have waffles and alcoholic breakfast drinks! They are fast. It's a very neat view in a very old looking building. Not a very big place so not many people could come and sit and so my anxiety wasn't high. Negatives; EVERYWHERE in downtown, you must pay to park My server was very flamboyant... The cook didn't communicate very well with the servers, so I waited a LONG time for it because they put it in a togo bag. Other people were served before me because people didn't communicate.

Went there last Sunday. Took 40 minutes to get two waffles, one breakfast taco, and a coke, which…read morewere suddenly ready when I asked. No apologies, just a "here" and walked away. Plenty of staff to handle minimal tables, they were just inattentive, and slightly rude. Food was basic, serviced on a paper plate, serve yourself coffee bar, but price of $70 for breakfast. Not worth the food or the service.