Jared Smith
Here we go again with another restaurant week experience, as I went on November 17th at around 6 pm with another dinner guest. Really have not had a better experience than this one, and the serivce and food were impeccable. Highly, highly, highly recommend sitting down to enjoying the food here. My favorite part of this meal was the collards as well as the potato salad!
April Greer
I had a great experience here, my brown butter salmon was delicious. I think I can be pretty weird sometimes but when a woman stormed in with 2 bags of breast implants during our dinner and set up shop next to us for a sales pitch with a surgeon, it was both odd and also that feeling when you can’t look away. FWIW, most amusing/dramatic dinner in a long time. I thought pharma reps met in doctor’s offices but the Roosevelt must be THE place to close deals. I’ve been here three times and never had less than a stellar experience. 💥
Afton Jenkins
Stopped by to explore The Roosevelt's specials for Duke's Hot Tomato Summer - 100% recommend! The Chef clearly knows how to embrace and spotlight the humble tomato, in many innovative and delicious forms. The specials will change throughout the week! Should I go every day??? Probably!
Brian B
Pleasantly old fashioned, this small but bold restaurant is nestled in a quaint neighborhood area. Parking was tough, but a few times around the block found me a small spot. Reservations are a must, but even that had me waiting an extra half an hour for a table. I couldn't complain though, as dish after dish off the most wonderfully smelling food passed me by. It was hot and tight and the staff was at a feverish pace, busting tables and serving food. The bar tender had a constant rhythm in the background mixing drinks for the nightly patrons. I sat, enjoyed a drink and just took it all in. At my table I enjoyed a cornbread unlike I had ever had. Pie form, it just crumbled at the slightest touch. Coupled with the butter it was the perfect match. Got the catfish after asking between that or the hen. I. Was. Not. Disappointed. If your in the area, make sure you make this a stop. It is quality, quantity and perfection on a plate.
alden cushman
Great step above just casual. Well designed interior, high ceilings, large windows, and simply delicious flavors from the cocktails, to starters, to entrees, to desserts. Most of the flavors tend more to the savory than sweet (not all but most). Great vibe and service and atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Clem Martin
We've been going since we used to live in Church Hill in 2020. We started by picking up their to-go chicken sandwiches they were offering once a week during the covid lock down. Ever since then we've been hooked and regular customers. Every member of the staff is welcoming and awesome to talk to. Chef Leah's dishes are unbelievable and the entire kitchen staff puts so much care into each dish. The bartenders are the best in the city, hands down. More knowledgable than any other bartender and will bend over backwards to accommodate anyone in the restaurant. If you can't tell, this is my favorite restaurant in Richmond and one I recommend to anyone when the topic of dinner or drinks comes up.
Andy Morris
Outstanding meal and experience. Our first visit was fantastic. The pate a choux "gnocchi" were delicious and a novel way to do a familiar dish. Fresh spring peas and cheese sauce, that's spring!
Lisa
The entire meal was magical! Seared scallops were perfectly cooked and delicious. The Wild Mushroom entree was a combination of exotic mushrooms sautéed in wine and butter. The pork butt entree was a generous portion of tender pork with cracklins, collard greens, and potato salad - every bit was delicious! Then. Dessert. A special dessert of corn pudding with a handcrafted jam of blueberries and red currants was ah-mazing. The fresh peaches were simply perfect. The panna cotta was topped with caramel popcorn - so fun and delicious! And the finger lime topping on the key lime icebox cake was like an explosion of lime pop rockets in my mouth and was the BEST.
Victoria
Well seasoned and executed, beautifully composed food in a relaxed but refined atmosphere, plus great service. They were gracious and accommodating with my time constraints for the meal. Caprese cocktail was great. Will return.
Yana T
I can easily say that the Roosevelt is one of the best restaurants on the east coast. The staff is so professional yet easygoing and personable. The food is made with fresh ingredients and so much love. The bar and dining room are small but cozy and nicely decorated. This place has everything to make your visit memorable. Thank you, the Roosevelt team!
Mike Hess
Great cocktails. Many of them seemed to be focused on mezcal and smokiness, which I loved. My wife doesn't enjoy that as much but was able to find drinks that she really enjoyed as well.
The hummus was very flavorful and packed with veggies, pickled and not. The teres major steak was perfectly cooked medium-rare, two thumbs up. The scallops, though, were so amazing. So buttery, but light and perfectly seared, and the lentils and quinoa with it was also really flavorful. Overall the food was perfect.
Our service was also ideal. The server took the time to help us choose our drinks and food, answering our questions thoughtfully.
Patricia Moore
Came here for dinner with a friend and enjoyed it so much I brought my husband back here for his birthday. The tempura rapini appetizer is probably my favorite dish in Richmond. The tuna entree is so delicious. Cannot recommend it enough. Will be adding this spot into our regular dining out rotation. The menu changes constantly. On our most recent trip I ordered 2 starters for my main and really enjoyed both the Manakintowne Salad and the Chicken Liver Mousse. My husband also loved the Smoked Teres Major Steak.
Kay Fernandez
Food & cocktails were unique and inventive. Cool retro, southern speakeasy vibe. Beautiful space.
Ruth Ann Bates
I got the pork butt. So amazingly tender! I never had to touch my knife. Well seasoned. The collards were sauteed with good seasoning of salt and vinegar. Lastly, unlike every other potato salad I have every had in a restaurant or church potluck, perfectly seasoned. The jade sauce was a great addition. Slightly spicy, but not so much that it took away from the seasoning of the pork. The menu is a little pricey, but not so for the quality. My only complaint was a Southern woman was there was not a piece of bread with the meal. Given the quality of the meal, I forgave them for that obvious oversight.
Karen Gresham
Our server was very accommodating; relaxing atmosphere. The scallops and the chocolate tahini cake were excellent!!
Amy Wight
A tasty, memorable meal in Richmond, fortunately, is not hard to come by. Attentive, personal service and an excitement to create -- on the fly -- a non-alcoholic drink and even a dessert without a trace of alcohol is rare. The tall cocktail is a citrus and hot pepper drink, and the dessert -- created just for the birthday guy -- features a watermelon gremolata and fresh figs, grapes, and cherries with honey. Thank you, chef Leah Branch, mixologist Eli Dwyer, and server extraordinaire Tegan P., for an unforgettable experience!
Amy Scott
Tonight was my second time going to The Roosevelt and I have to say it’s my new favorite restaurant. We did not have reservations but were able to find seats at the bar. Our bartender was Zach and the other bartender was Jackie. Both of them are ABSOLUTELY fantastic. Personable, attentive, and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough good things about both of them. On top of the amazing service the food is amazing. We only got appetizer but every appetizer we got was phenomenal. We got adventurous per the recommendation of Zach and tried the frog legs. So so good. The atmosphere in this place is great. The food is excellent and the service is top notch. My husband said it’s his new favorite place and wished we lived closer. I’m only thankful we don’t because I’d be broke eventually lol. But y’all…you need to go here!
Maria Carvalho
Food was delicious. We sit at the bar because the house was full and we had no reservations. Fun atmosphere and happy environment . I had scallops and my husband pork. Both delicious but the dessert was the winner: the rice pudim was absolutely divine. We will come back.
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