Alewife

We had a reservation but decided to sit at the bar. First come first serve bar seating. Worth it. We had a wonderful dinner. The bartender was super kind and helpful. All of the food was excellent. A perfect place for a date night. I would visit again. Lots of parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

Took my partner to Alewife for our anniversary with the hopes that we would celebrate with some delectable morsels. The food came out both visually appealing, but more importantly, a pleasant assault on my taste buds. Absolutely loved the oyster mushrooms, and was so appreciative of the portions offered. Really, the only problems I had with this whole experience were the small table chair were a might tight on the bum. Also, I'm not sure if our server was new, but they seemed less confident in offering menu advice/information. Again, this restaurant dining experience was fabulous, and please take my advice that the food is worth trying.

My husband and I went for dinner. I highly recommend the shrimp & grits! We also had the trout dip and crab claws. The food was so delicious we placed an additional order to take home for later. The staff was very friendly. I enjoyed the open kitchen the cooks are also really nice. Highly recommend trying them out, they have a great menu and they are located in a quiet neighborhood in Churchill.

The food is typically very similar (very short and sweet menu) on the base but prep is entirely different every time. The Blue Point oysters (local) are always my favorite. So fresh and incredible flavor. Service is excellent. I've never had a single complaint. I will always return. My Richmond favorite! Update: still favorite

This was the best dish I've ever had. I had duck breast with arctic char and I just... My god was it delicious. We also had oysters with some sort of apple on top. Not only was it delicious, but it was plated beautifully and felt quite unique - apple on oysters? Who would've thought? I also love that it didn't feel stuck-up or too high-class... The definition of showing value through the food/service and not just presentation. Anyway. This is a must-visit place in Richmond. I've only been once but I can't imagine it going wrong.

Went to Alewife right before New Years with some friends and was blown away. The atmosphere was fun, some people were wearing casual outfits and some people were dressed up. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The cocktails and food were out of this world. Everything was super flavorful and unique, it was absolutely delicious!!! It is a pretty crowded place and not super big inside so I’d definitely recommend making reservations. Can’t wait to go back!

My favorite time to dine at this tier of restaurants is lunch or brunch, when prices are lower and the portions are usually more reasonable - and Alewife makes a mean brunch! Our entrees were ridiculously good, and my Bloody Mary was STRONG. The only thing that left me a little underwhelmed was the dessert, but everything else made up for it.

We went to Alewife for the first time on a Friday night with reservations booked. Service was great and the food and cocktails were fantastic! We ordered an off menu special for the appetizer/small plate and each got an entree - some reviews have mentioned small serving sizes but we were struggling to finish our entrees. Between the app, two entrees, and two cocktails each the bill pre-tip was $144. Overall we were very satisfied and intend to visit again.

Finally had an opportunity to have dinner and drinks at Alewife. We started at the bar with an appetizer, beer and cocktails. The bartenders were incredibly knowledgeable about their cocktail menu and they were able to answer all my questions. Fantastic signature cocktails BTW... After a stint at the bar, our table was ready for our party. The excellent service continued with our server. She gave what turned out to be accurate descriptions of the food we ordered and we were NOT disappointed. The appetizers and main entrees were beautifully presented, tasted amazing and cooked to perfection. The staff even popped a candle on a dessert for the birthday girl at our table. This is an amazing neighborhood restaurant with great staff, ambiance, food and cocktails. Highly recommended!