Best Lunch Restaurants in Richmond

This was my first time at The Lunch Lady. We made a reservation just over 2 weeks in advance and the only option on a Sunday evening was outdoor patio (so make sure to reserve well in advance for weekends!). The outdoor patio, they mention, is heated, and it truly was warm, covered and comfortable. We had the beef carpaccio which was good, garlic noodles, and this I would recommend, but my favorite dish was the steak luc lac (done medium rare with this burnt scallion butter that was divine). My friend had the beef noodle soup, and although the broth was great and the soup was a sizeable portion, you can get something similar in other Vietnamese restaurants. Finally, their customer service is fantastic. All in all, with the service, food and price, I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

The service from Keanna was impeccable and the food was excellent. They also have a great selection of cocktails to choose from. Will now be our go to steak night.

My first experience with Hestia. I went for lunch with friends; easy and ample parking very near entry to restaurant; upscale, quality feel to restaurant; friendly, attentive and accommodating service; FOOD WAS AMAZING!!! I believe the price point is more than worth it for the high quality food, experience and service! I believe Hestia was a very successful 'experiment' and I am eager to go back.

My coworkers and I go to Earls every quarter for happy hour because parking is plentiful, the food and drinks are good, and the atmosphere is lively but not so noisy that we can't hear each other talk. We always get seated in Kayla's section and we're so glad because she's fantastic. Super attentive, friendly, and accommodating. We look forward to seeing her every time we go! Thanks to Kayla, Earls will always be our go-to, post-work happy hour spot. Thank you, Kayla, for always giving such great service!

We had the lunch special which is great value! ($15.95 per person) and added an extra side. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food is delicious and it’s a fun experience. Plan on a little over an hour to enjoy yourself. Don’t rush!