I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Riverside Tavern on Forest Hill Avenue…read more I ordered the grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus to go for $23.00. When I opened the container, I was shocked to find that the salmon portion was barely larger than my finger. It looked more like a sample than an entrée. I have attached photos because words alone don't adequately capture how small it was. What makes this even more frustrating is that I have ordered this exact meal before while dining in with my family, and the salmon portion I received then was easily three times larger. So this isn't a case of unrealistic expectations--I know what this dish normally looks like. I called the restaurant to express my concern, hoping they would make it right. Instead, the bartender responded with, "The portions are cut how they are cut," as if that somehow justified charging full price for such a tiny piece of fish. When I asked to speak with the owner, I was told, "You won't be talking to the owner. I'll just give him your information." There was no apology, no offer to replace the meal, no effort to address my concern--just complete indifference. If portions have been reduced, customers should be informed before paying premium prices. If this was simply an inconsistent serving, then quality control is seriously lacking. Either way, charging $23 for what amounts to a nugget of salmon is unacceptable. I used to enjoy Riverside Tavern and specifically ordered this meal because I had a good experience previously. Unfortunately, this visit--and especially the way my complaint was handled--has left me questioning whether I'll be back.

Found this spot on yelp and decided to try it out for dinner. Three of us went. The parking is a…read morelittle tight but there is street parking in the neighborhood behind it. We had about a 20 min wait. There is also indoor and outdoor seating along with bar seating. We had a good waitress and we had good service. All of us had a different beer. There is a small beer menu but with a good variety. I had a red ale and an orange wheat. We all had different sandwiches as well. I had the riverside burger and it was really good. It is a small place overall but has a community/local feel to it. It is a little out of the way for us but I would go back again if in that area.

I'm not the one to normally leave a review but my experience was so amazing I had to…read more Want to say it was my first time there. The food was delicious and came out look amazing! The cocktails our sever recommend where just what I was looking for after a long day with the kids and work. Our sever was TC he has the most uplifting personality and energy that made me smile! The atmosphere was calm and relaxing and so elegant inside We will be returning and hope we can request TC

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.

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.

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.

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.

My date and I had never been here before and had the most amazing experience. The drinks? 10/10…read more.. the service 10/10... the ambiance? 20/10!! The patio outside was really cute and cozy, the various seating areas is really great because you get a different feel from different angles. Our server recommended a Mexican lager.. it was SO GOOD! Try the lager!! My only gripe, the downtempo music changed to club music around 12am and got much louder. My date and I had to raise our voices to continue our conversation, we wanted to take our drinks outside but were told the patio closes at 11 :( We got lucky as the crowd was really thin but most weekends our server said it gets packed.. it's such a small place, I can't imagine what it would be like with 100 people inside!!

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...

This is the perfect restaurant for a date, simply lit, quiet, reservations required. We were…read moreseated on time, waters with the small bottle left on the table, we ordered she crab soup.. it was my first time having it.. it was absolutely delicious. I'm a big fan now. My entree was honey brussel sprouts, mac n cheese, blackened salmon. the salmon and brussel sprouts were very flavorful and each bite was better than the last. the mac n cheese though..! It was disappointing, tasted like noodles with cheese poured on top. it didn't match the salmon, it had no taste, needed salt & pepper or something to help it taste like something. My iced tea was really good too. so the mac was the only thing that wasn't up to par. Finally dessert was a special on the board, caramel apple bread pudding. we shared one, it was a huge shareable piece that was warm and melted in my mouth very good. I will absolutely go back here and try something new next time to see what else they have.

Absolutely DISGUSTING…read more I don't expect perfection on delivery but FFS!! 1st - I thought I lost a challenge on Big Brother and got served COLD SLOP! (It was supposed to be Chicken Pot Pie). Packaged a wet item on paper in a box?? 2nd - ordered a kids burger (did not check cheese) luckily I checked before child took a bite - CHEESE!!! Yes, I would love to be up with a sick child!! 3rd - it arrived freezing I paid extra for direct to you delivery and this is what I get??? Never ever again!! To update Joe Pesci's quote "They F*** you with Delivery"! IYKYK

if you are going to read any of these dumb yelp review in full, this is the one…read more i once read an article describing the talent of the head chef's ability here to "cram so much bold flavor into a tiny dish". in general, i usually dread small plate restaurants expecting to pay a large bill and leave hungry. this was the exception. these were the most unique, creative, high end, flavorful, dishes i have ever had. seriously. the absolute best BITES of my ENTIRE life. i swear to god dormant tastebuds and flavors i didn't even know existed were provided here. the chef here draws spanish inspiration into each dish, and i was in there feeling like the food critic from ratatouille the way familiar flavors blended in effortlessly with extravagant flairs. and don't get me started on the presentation !!! everything was gorgeous. this restaurant was named #3 out of 100 in the city, and i honestly think it should be #1. i may be biased since my boyfriend works at a sister restaurant owned by the same guy, but this is definitely the favorite sibling for me. unreal how fresh, flavorful, and carefully crafted everything was. so so so so good. if you come to richmond, make this the top priority to visit. that being said, if you can't handle intense, innovative flavors, this isn't the place for you. also, go during happy hour

Hats off to the staff at Lillian who continue to be wonderful, but now that they have scrapped…read moretheir dollar oyster lunch specials, the food has absolutely nothing to offer. Like too many restaurants in the Scott's Addition area, this is seafood cooked without finesse and then absolutely brutalized with absurd amounts of palate fatiguing, brash, loud flavors. Every item on the menu endeavors to conceal mediocrity in the quality and handling of the ingredients with explosive, overwhelming additives meant to shock you into submission. Things like black garlic and chili oil, raw garlic, sesame seed oil, and punishing heat are inescapable on the menu, which really says to me loud and clear "we do not understand the appeal of seafood, and might have a fundamental misunderstanding about good food in general." I don't exaggerate when I say these dishes would be improved (setting aside things like inability to properly cook octopus) by scaling back the flavors to 5-10% the loudness level they are currently at, to let the ingredients speak, and to make the dining experience less of a punishing marathon with no relief. I have had much subtler and more skillfully balanced dishes at Indian and Thai restaurants, cuisines known for strong flavor profiles. I'm through listening to these Richmond restaurants trying to excuse simply bad food by claiming "that's the nature of the cuisine." In this case, Lillian claims that dishes characterized by these cacophonous competing flavors is "South American." No it isn't - the person conceptualizing the dishes is just a bad chef who doesn't know what he's doing, and at the prices Lillian charges, that's inexcusable. Drowning every dish in flavors that overwhelm the palate is not a way to respect your ingredients or your diner, and only communicates youth and insecurity. Anyone who's eaten widely and knows their ingredients will rightly feel assaulted and insulted by this overpriced, unskilled fare. To anyone who decides to go anyway: Good luck with the digestive distress, and with the taste that will still be left over in your mouth the next morning, no matter how much you brush your teeth.

I need to come check this place out during the day. And maybe come for brunch one day…read more I end up coming on a Friday night for a girls night with some friends. I don't usually do the club type of venues however I decided to go with it for girls night. We of course had to get a bottle for a table. Our bottle girl was a sweet heart and took care of us well. It did get a little crowded but we had plenty of room to enjoy ourselves in our section. I did go up stairs to check it out. Not many people were up there but it was nice. We didn't get food but we did get hookah! It is a small space but we did have a good time. I will be sure to come back during brunch hours or happy hour to see what the food is on!

We recently pulled up to Bellos Lounge & Restaurant for brunch and per usual, the vibes are always…read moreon point. They hold a special place in my heart after helping me celebrate a solo birthday shortly after relocating to the city! Good people y'all! They told me about a new floral mimosa tower and of course we had to try it. It was made with beautiful fresh flowers; orchids maybe? Ten out of ten. The aesthetics? Ten out of ten. My mimosa loving homies, go check it out y'all. The brunch was tasty too but the mimosa tower was the main event. The kitchen does tend to get backed up at times so grab a hookah and chill. Ha!