I had some very delicious crab cakes and a margarita for $20. The DJ was FIRE!!! I really enjoyed…read moremy visit. I need to put this at the top of my happy hour experiences

Tonight visiting this venue to see Legacy Band. It definitely was outside of my normal area but the…read morefood and drinks were great. Highly suggest the spicy lemon pepper. Food was hot and fresh and the bartender Megan was a gem. Parking was a little crazy

You better watch out if you're driving home from Fanboy! Boy oh boy do they make some tasty, but…read morestrong drinks! Service was great. I can see why people are wanting to come here so badly! This is a place where you'll want to take your out of town friends and say "see we have some really cool stuff in RVA too!"

TLDR; great date night vibe! Delicious cocktails and small plates but the entrees are incredibly…read moresmall and over priced. Food - we ordered the oysters, shrimp and crab rangoon to start. Everything was delicious although the shrimp would benefit from a dipping sauce. For the entree we ordered the agnolotti and the portion was SO SMALL especially for the price. We'll definitely come back as the vibe sets this place apart but next time we'll stick to the appetizers.

Haven't come back to Emerald in a long time and I'm so glad they've expanded their food menu!…read more It sicks to see the chicken skewers aren't on the menu, but the new items are good! I tried the Buffalo wings, shrimp tostada, crab empanada, and pork lumpia -- everything was delicious! For my drink, I ordered their frozen piña colada, of course!

Not sure what this place thinks they are but it's not a 2026 customer service award contestant…read more Open the door for an elderly couple to leave and was literally yelled at to close the door, like the hostess almost physically accosted me to close the door. Yes, it's hot outside but c'mon, will the entire clientale die within 30 seconds of heatstroke? Fine, no worries, let it pass, walk in just wanting to grab a quick drink at the bar, AGAIN, accosted by the hostess that DEMANDS that I go back to her command center to talk to her, whereupon she really happily informs me that I can't even stand at the bar to have a drink and she would reluctantly put me on the bar waiting list which would be a minimum of one and a half hours... to grab a drink at the bar. tldr; AVOID unless of course, you love being judged at a low rent tiki bar...

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.

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.

i was nervous to try this spot out since there were such few reviews, but we had an amazing dining…read moreexperience here! the ambiance is interesting - there are large screen tv's for sports on every wall, hookah, and depending on the night, there's a dj playing hip hop music. it was a bit difficult to hear/have a conversation. the food, however, is unquestionably delicious! everyone loved their entree. the rosemary paloma was delicious. our waiter, jamil, was also attentive and super friendly. im not quite sure what the vibe is on any given night, but for a girls night, it was perfect.

Went here during Columbus Day Weekend solo ckming down from DC. While the service was initially…read morefine & welcoming, it became lackluster & downright rude when I received cold food, only to be told that they ran out of the particular item I wanted to be replaced that was served cold to me. The waiter/ bartender was upset & started to raise his voice at me as if it's my fault that I was told my replacement was coming, waited for nearly 30 minutes to only learn they ran out, so I waited for nothing. Another waiter had to calm him down. I didn't utter a word to him so I honestly dis not know what madw him act like that. They still made me pay for the dish & only comped the expresso martini.... definitely will not recommend this place nor come back. The staff really needs to work on their communication skills and customer service. I ordered the Pumpkin Spice expresso martini & was pretty good. I also ordered the duck confit dish because they ran out of the short rib dish. The duck confit dish was okay but was not remarkable. The Brussels sprouts needed salt. Duck was slightly dry. The ambiance honestly reminded me of a set of a Tubi movie. It's very spacious.

Was fortunate enough to get in for brunch! The shrimp and grits with a biscuit and coffee was just…read morewhat needed to start the day! Ron and his staff were extra attentive and made our brunch so enjoyable. The hint of traditional Jazz playing in the background was a wonderful touch to set the mood for a nice dining experience! And a very special thanks to Meghan! She and the entire crew were so special and accommodating today and at our celebration the night before at the Hippodrome.

Food: chicken and waffles - THE BEST IVE HAD IN RVA so far. That don't allow substitutes so I had…read moreto pay extra for the grits which were worth it. The pineapple mimosa was just right and refreshing. Ambiance: a hidden gem in the Jackson Ward so there was no crowd and we were seated in a timely manner. Street parking fyi! Service: not perfect but good enough. Waiter was forgetful but she made for it with free mimosas. The check automatically includes 18% tip which is disappointing for crowds who originally going to put in 20%. I overheard a table who was going to tip more until they learned about the automated tip. I wish restaurants didn't do that but it is what it is.

David E, provided fantastic service to our party and made great suggestions for meals and…read moreappetizers.

David E was great. He was attentive, respectful, and sincere. All waiters/waitresses should be like…read morehim. He's the reason I will come back