Incredible food. Great vibe. Live music was such a treat. Best piña colada I've ever had…read more Crème brûlée was a bit curd-y but did not overshadow the great vibe, great service, and freshness of the food. It was too hot to sit on the patio overlooking the river but I'd imagine that would be spectacular on a lovely day.

Date night. Had the shrimp tacos. Batter is nice and light on the shrimp, tortillas were very good,…read morethe fillings, salsa, slaw, etc. were all very good. Little bits of diced jalapeño was a nice touch. Grilled corn was good as well. Had a beer, wife had a pina colada, she said it was one of the best she has had. Not overly sweet as many of them tend to be. The location is fantastic, great views of the James and city of Richmond. Lots of historical stuff around and it is right next to the capital trail. Also, server was a super, sunny and warm young lady.

A must stop in the downtown Richmond area!…read more It's truly a speakeasy with the door posing as a bookshelf. To get in, you must know the password or tell the host a joke that makes him laugh. We were escorted in and quickly noticed that this was more than a speakeasy-it was a full restaurant. We stopped in for drinks, but it was nice to have tapas. I got the popcorn with the Tequilla lime butter, which was the perfect balance of salt. I had a mezcal drink which was perfect! I'm such a fan of mezcal and am excited when I see it on the menu. Our waitress was a delight-super attentive and also a bartender so she was able to answer all of our drink questions. It was very spacious with outdoor seating. Definitely a 10/10 experience. I would definitely go again!

The parking is a sh*t show around here. We walked here, so I can't fault them for that…read more Upon entering, we were greeted by an enthusiastic young man dedicated to his role. He asked for the password and we, unprepared, had to tell him a joke or an interesting fact. Luckily, my partner had one on hand. The atmosphere was lovely, very reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy, or at least what you'd imagine it to be like. Our server came by within a few minutes of us being seated. She lacked enthusiasm, unlike the host, unfortunately. Her service turned out to be lackluster as well. We ordered the chicken pot pie and the filet mignon with asparagus. For drinks, the Grape Gatsby and Maine root beer. The food, like our server, lacked appeal. The saving grace was the host and the atmosphere. The view was lovely and the intimacy of the setting was a welcome experience. For dessert we ordered the bread pudding, and it was tasty, though nothing special. The burned odor that we smelled prior to its arrival turned out to be the bread. I can recommend Grandstaff and Stein as an experience, but you should not expect much in the way of culinary delights or exemplary service. We probably won't be back, but if you've never been, it's worth trying at least once.

Wednesday friend's day (evening) @thehivebarandgrill was a good time! Extended HH and fun drinks…read moreand food! Excellent customer service and a nice vibe! I had the liquid marijuana (4.2/5, nice little kick) and the HH wings (honey bourbon fried hard 4.7/5 and served with fries 3.1/5). I definitely want to head back soon!

Checked this place out and absolutely AMAZING! The happy hour is perfect, the music had me…read morecompletely vibing, and those curry mussels are hands down my new favorite dish in Richmond. Already planning my next visit!

Our server Aniya was awesome! She was so friendly and helpful. She actually volunteered and stayed…read morelate to help another server but ended up being the one that served us the whole time! We wanted to leave her a really nice tip but she ended up going home before the bill was closed out. I hope the server that she helped did the right thing and gave her the majority of the tip because Aniya is the one who did all the work! The Hostess Temeka was also great! She chipped in and helped as well. Aniya & Tameka made our visit very nice!!! The food was good. Atmosphere is nice. It's inside the Hotel we're staying at which is also very nice. Would definitely come here again.

The lamb chops were amazing. They were still tender despite being above my preferred temp. The…read morepotatoes that came with it lacked any flavor and were not tender. The bartender was nice. The ambiance is the hotel lobby, so it can be your cup of tea or not. Overall, I would come again for drinks.

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!!

I went to the Lobby Bar recently for a date night and had an amazing time!! We were so obsessed…read morewith the decor and aesthetic that we were in no rush to leave lol! The service was top notch; they were ready to promptly accommodate anything I needed! Taylor was our server, and she was exceptional, truly a bright spot. Very well informed and answered every question we had! The cocktails and mocktails were delicious, and the Ragu Pasta nearly put me in a food coma from how good it was. I'm local to the area and will certainly be returning the next time I decide to eat out! I don't say this often, but I think I'm going to have to try every item on the menu...

Had dinner then drinks on the roof. Steak and fettuccine was incredible and loved the Funky's…read moreFlight School cocktail

The music and vibe? Spot on. The ambiance was smooth, the energy was right, and the playlist leaned…read moreinto 90's r&b which is rare for Carytown. Plus I think it's black-owned--which made it even more refreshing to experience. The crab dip was a miss for me--too soupy, and it had shrimp, which I wasn't expecting from something labeled "crab dip." The wings were solid though, and the cocktails looked great. I kept it classic with tequila, soda, and lime. The host was super accommodating and even comped our appetizer after a short wait. They've got some things to tighten up, but I'd definitely go back. The vibe alone is worth it. Support this spot and give them some grace as they grow.

Tried this restaurant tonight with my mom who needed a night out from a stressful work week. Our…read morereservation was at 7pm, I arrived around 7:09pm. The hostess was super sweet -- KENYA! I got sat and waited for my mom for a bit. Someone sat in the 2 top table beside me after and was greeted first but I was greeted immediately after. I ordered waters and a Lemon Drop Martini while I waited. My mom arrived, ordered a Grey Goose and Orange juice (the server did not understand a Tan-query and Orange juice order) and I took photos in the bathroom where the lighting is best, in the main restaurant area, it was very much dim. We ordered the Spinach and Artichoke Dip for our appetizer (8/10 because you need to spread the dip with knife, soft chips won't allow you to dip) , Mink burger (with steak fries) (5/10 because fries were not fresh and burger was charred, overly well done) Steak & Cheese (6/10 because same fry reason & I felt like it may have been sitting, it was dry, I'm gonna add mayo at home.) We took our food to go. Also, ordered 2 shots from bar! Awesome bartenders. And had to ask hostess for silverware. Overall, we will be back but just for cocktails and apps at most, never dinner. The entertainment was so nice as we were leaving, live band came in! (The music was mostly hip hop and r&b) Also wish there was pay transparency -- 18% gratuity!

Very nice restaurant. Food and drinks were good. The bar/waitress was not very friendly. AND do not…read moretouch light on the table. lol

Great visit! I came for happy hour with some colleagues. The happy hour menu has some great deals…read more We got fries for eh while table. I ordered beef & chicken empanadas and the karaoke kool aid. Good drinks & great service. Got busy towards end for jazz night and our server for a little overwhelmed, but was still sweet and friendly! As for the vibe, I love all the photos around the place. There's a little stage on the side, not just for jazz night but apparently they hold events almost every night. Once it started getting dark out, it seemed more like an intimate jazz club with low, blue lights and table side lights & candles. Will definitely have to come back and try other items on the menu, it all sounded so good.