Lillie Pearl

4.4 (101)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

305 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220

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Lillie Pearl

4.4

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Richmond

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 71 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Lillie Pearl is a place for celebration of food, spirits, friends and family. We pride ourselves on impeccable service, gracious hospitality, memorable guest experience and delicious food. The food starts with homage to Owner/Chef Michael Lindsey’s grandmothers Lillie Pearl and Hattie. Chef Mike takes West African heirloom ingredients and his North Carolina roots of Southern African American Cuisine through his culinary journey of global influences. Mixing traditional recipes with modern execution creates an inventive take on New American cuisine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Southern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Contact
(804) 857-3335
Website
https://www.lilliepearlrva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
305 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
Area
Richmond
Cross Street
Corner of Broad and Adams, behind the Maggie Walker Memorial.
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.4

(101)

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Richmond
Great for scenic views
Richmond
Contemporary American
Richmond
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lillie Pearl offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a diverse menu that includes noteworthy dishes like sweet potato cornbread and short rib egg rolls. The ambiance is "upbeat," complemented by attentive service from staff like "Selena and Michael." Enjoy the city views from their spacious new location, although noise and service speed can vary.

101 Reviews

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Paisley Gold
Virginia6 reviews
2.0
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I come here often no garnishing in our drinks. Server seemed to have better things to do, unfortunately. I come here often, but I brought out-of-town friends in this time. It was highly disappointed.
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Robin
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the lobster crab cakes. I didn’t care for them myself. But the greens, Mac and cheese was delicious and others at my table really enjoyed the smothered pork chops. Excellent service
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Trevor
East Tennessee2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely good food with excellent service. We came for happy hour and the deals were extremely reasonable!
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Katharine Gold
Virginia17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought a small group of out of town co-workers here and had a great experience. Everything from the quality food to the timing of delivery was spot on. Divine was wonderful! Thank you so much for helping me show them a great spot in our city.
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Jeffrey
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, lovely venue, but loud.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall I thought the meal was good. The chicken was moist andalicious. The salmon was excellent. However the wait time was excessive I'm not sure I've been to many Farm to Table spots before and it never has taken over an hour get a meal delivered. So I found that to be excessive . Also, the bathrooms had a line which in hindsight they probably should have put two more bathrooms in the building some kind of way instead of just having two bathrooms upstairs. The reason why I gave it a lower score on the Ambiance is because it's never appealing to look up and see dusty light fixtures or cobwebs in the ceiling where you are eating. I think that they should be routinely deep cleaning the space including cobwebs probably weekly. To include all the light fixtures downstairs and upstairs. The couple that we was seated next to us, indicated that the egg rolls were mostly collard greens not a lot of any other substance and that they were a little bit burnt. This is my opinion a little bit of work to be done in a few areas. However, I would go there again to give them one more try. Because the food tasted good!
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Ken
Virginia82 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was our first time there but won't be last. We had Sunday brunch and we greatly enjoyed Shrimp and Grips and Bisquits & Gravy, which had bacon and a fried chicken breast,
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Ashley Gold
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The shrimp and lobster grits are a must. The banana pudding was amazing.
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Joe Gold
Virginia59 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and the service was outstanding. Glad we had a reservation.
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Wanda
Virginia10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Generous portions Loved the brussels - sauce delicious! Short rib rolls awesome and fried chicken sandwich amazing!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Southern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Contact
(804) 857-3335
Website
https://www.lilliepearlrva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
305 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
Area
Richmond
Cross Street
Corner of Broad and Adams, behind the Maggie Walker Memorial.
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday is a standout, guests specifically praise Lillie Pearl's Sunday brunch experience.

For a relaxed, pleasant visit try Sunday brunch at Lillie Pearl, guests praise the Sunday brunch, and several people recommend booking upstairs for a quieter table with a view.

Casual dress, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate; many guests visit Lillie Pearl for date nights and celebrations.

Lillie Pearl feels warm and energetic, guests praise its busy atmosphere and beautiful wall of windows, and many guests enjoy the upstairs dining area and its view alongside the team's gracious hospitality.

Yes, guests report successful date-night visits to Lillie Pearl, praising the food, service, and the upstairs ambience for a special evening.

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4.4

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Richmond

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 71 times today

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