Food was top notch. Service was awesome. The only thing for me personally is that the space is a bit tight. But I genuinely love this restaurant. The biscuits and cornbread both are the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be coming back.
Tonight dinner amazing food, cocktails and service. Chicken liver appetizer was best I’ve ever had loved the addition of pomegranate gave amazing flavor and texture. Scallops huge and done to perfection melt in your mouth deliciousness, Pork Steak ( seasonal) was so flavorful and tender with just right amount of sauce and the red cabbage was flavorful and best texture I’ve ever had …the banana pudding with house made cool whip was refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness… Will be back as worth the trip to Hyde Park nothing up North can compare!!!!!!
For our first visit to Virtue, we were there celebrating a birthday. I’m so glad we shared that with the entire Virtue team. The food was perfectly prepared, came out fast and hot. Our server Matthew was the definition of “Enlightened Hospitality”. His recommendations for both our food & beverage pairings were spot on. The atmosphere was a perfect blend of casual & high end, zero pretension. It felt like being at a loved ones home for a very special occasion. I can’t wait to come back with an even bigger group to share this experience with. Thank you Virtue for such a wonderful evening, count me as a new fan.
The service and food were both amazing. Server was personable. Food was amazing. Get the greens, mac, biscuits, and shrimp etouffee for sure. Red velvet cake is exactly what you want it to be.
I decided to bring my mom to Virtue for her birthday dinner based off of a recommendation from my son that works in the culinary industry. From the moment we walked in the door to the moment we walked out the door, every thing was nice. The food was delicious and our server Anthony was attentive, made great food recommendations and an overall joy. I will definitely be back!
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Went with the family to Virtue, for the first time. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant. The service, ambience, and food were all phenomenal.
Our server was Raj. She was incredible. She knew the menu and explained everything and was very attentive.
The atmosphere was very relaxing, with a very nice vibe...very cozy.
The food was delicious. I ordered the half chicken, gumbo, and cornbread. Biscuits, collard greens, and macaroni were also ordered for the table. I sampled the biscuits, macaroni, and cornbread. Loved every bite. The chicken was very flavorful. The gumbo was outstanding, and the macaroni was very good (Thanksgiving dinner level good). I was very surprised with the biscuit. I honestly expected it to be simple...boy was I wrong. It's something to experience. The cornbread, was above and beyond. Everyone in the family walked away having enjoyed a fantastic meal. The portions are nice sized, so you won't be disappointed there. Ordered a dessert to go. Haven't tried it yet, but I'm confident it's going to be delicious.
If you go, know the restaurant is in Hyde Park. Parking there is horrendous, so give yourself ample time, and I strongly suggest making a reservation.
Soul food on a higher level definitely. One of the most exquisite cornbread situations I ever tasted. The elevated Mac was exceptional 🏆 and I don't say that about "outside soul food Mac". The short rib was decadent for no reason. Take one bite and put the fork down and think about it for a second type of time. 5 stars fo a true south side 5 star experience. The Uncle Nearest whiskey drink was a one and done. Ridiculous drink.
The southern food here is fantastic. The biscuits are fluffy and the cornbread is moist. The collard greens are flavorful. And who doesn’t like fried green tomatoes with shrimp on top?! The chicken was so good but I think the shrimp and crawfish etouffee was the best entree. We ordered a lot from the menu and left feeling quite stuffed. The restaurant ambiance is quite nice and the place was packed on a Thursday night. The service was the one area that was underwhelming for a restaurant at this price point and caliber.
Overall great for my first time dinning at this Hyde Park jewel!! The Beef Short Ribs are other wordly!!! I HIGHLY recommend. Soft, juice and flavorful throughout. My husband said that the pork chop was amazing! Now the Mac and Cheese, decadent! A Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful experience for sure. I enjoyed the fact that the honey-buttered cornbread was now overly sweet. It sticks true to Mama's cornbread with a hint of sweetness. Then there's the collard greens and smoked turkey. Have mercy!!! The collards were fresh and clean. The smokey flavor reminded me of my grandmother's Mississippi potbelly stove. What a feast!
It was noisy and you get to know your neighbors because of the seating arrangements. I would have liked a little more space between the tables.
They do not answer the phone! I don’t care the reason, it is BAD BUSINESS!!!!
So, yesterday, I was hot because I needed to reschedule my reservation but they would not answer the phone so I gave the establishment a 1 ⭐️ rating.
Since I couldn’t adjust the reservation, I arrived to the restaurant at the scheduled time.
Once my guest arrived, we were seated immediately, which was nice because I was watching people enter & leave due to the 1hr wait for “Happy Hour” 😳
Once seated, our waiter (Philipe) was very attentive and hospitable. His server was great. The food is top notch. We enjoyed the fried green tomatoes with shrimp, the short rib and the catfish. For dessert, the ice box cake was a nice spin on key lime pie. Our drinks, Caribbean Summer and Cool as a Cucumber were great as well.
I had a conversation with the manager, Brittany. She was very hospitable and took feedback very well. She gifted us another dessert, banana pudding! Thank you Brittany!
I will visit again!
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