Julep's New Southern Cuisine

This is truly a 5* Michelin style restaurant. We dined here on a weeknight, and the place was busy. A southern cuisine restaurant also offering a great selection of cocktails/wines. Our only gripe, the booths are solid wood seating, after a while you are wishing for a cushion. (hint, hint) I selected a mocktail, the Pineapple Splash, refreshing. They start the meal service with a homemade Corn Muffin, Yummy. My starter, She Crab Soup, was delicious, well balanced flavors and well prepared. For main course I selected the Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes, definitely freshly prepared and enough to please your palate. We did not ordered dessert but they offer a variety to appease your taste. Cost per person about 75$. I will patronize this establishment again.

The food at Julep’s is DELICIOUS!! 🤤🤤 We were in town for business and had to do takeout; even after traveling 20 min or so, everything was hot and delicious, seasoned and cooked to perfection! Can only imagine how great it is when you dine in. The hostess who took our order was also super friendly and informative, and helped us with some selections. We’ll definitely be back again next time we’re in Richmond. Give Julep’s a try, you won’t be disappointed!

First, I have to say it’s restaurant week and that is not always the best week to try a new restaurant. Overall, I liked my dishes and I picked the restaurant because I think they had the most interesting menu during restaurant week. We did walk away a little bit hungry And that might be once again because it was restaurant week and the portions were maybe a little smaller, my partner was underwhelmed by his meal and particularly found the fish fairy salty and found the bread pudding on the smaller side. I thought it was odd that it was served with ice cream. I really enjoyed my drink, and I think the ambience was nice. Our server was very attentive overall.

The deviled eggs were the best I’ve ever had. Nothing compares to them. Also had the shrimp and grits, which was full of flavor and not too hot. Boyfriend had the fillet, which was cooked perfectly. Not pictured is the table-side bananas foster, which was heavenly and came with two cookies! I can’t wait to come back. We were only in Richmond for one night and are so happy we stopped at Julep’s. Added perk: the restaurant is within walking distance of the Moxy Hotel, which is where we stayed.

Pretty solid restaurant. The pork belly was a bit tiny and comical on such a large plate. Fried tomatoes were good. Both mains were cooked really well. The red snapper was large. Pork chop was yum. Pecan pie was just okay. Overall a really good meal. Around $140 for two people.

Came out before going to a show at the Altria. We ate at the bar as we did not make a reservation in advance. Even with sitting at the bar the atmosphere was nice as the bartenders had great tools for making the drinks. My sister had a glass of wine and I chose a non-alcoholic cocktail, prickly pear. I picked the steak with potatoes and my sister picked the shrimp and grits. Both were cooked perfectly and had a mix of great flavors. We finished with the bananas foster (for 2). I did not read on the menu that it was table side so it was a big surprise to have them cook it at the bar. The flavors were great and everything was cooked to perfection. Would go back. It was a higher priced meal so keep that in mind if you’re on a budget. Was nice to go for a night out.

The food and service was on point. The both we sat in was hard on the buttocks. My salad was filling yet it caught me off guard with the salt. I have never experienced taking a bite of salad and thinking it was salty. The more I ate, I can see how they were attempting to play off the sweetness of the craisins. The fish special was delightful. The cornbread so good I asked for a second. I didn't personally try the dessert but they received high marks from my dinner companions.

I had such a wonderful experience from start to finish setting up for my mother's surprise birthday party for 50 guests. The manager was exceptional with his communication and assisting with organizing the menu and staff. All the staff were very friendly and made this experience memorable. My family thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The food was so delicious! The cornbread, ham sandwiches, beef tenderloin, and bacon wrapped scallops were all a hit! They did not take any shortcuts on food preparations. Everything was cooked to perfection and very flavorful! I was impressed, especially for having such a large party. I can't wait to return again! Thank you!!!

Food is delicious: local southern specialties, features local seafood, beef, good wines & full bar! Comfortable with tasteful setting & decor.

Thank you for such a lovely experience! There were three of us we shared the Fried green tomato's they were sooo good Then we went on to soup my Sister in-law and I had she crab soup it was the best I've ever had. My husband had acron squash soup with fig it was amazing Main course I had shrimp and grits loved the spice in it so amazing Husband had duck that was a oh my god Sister in law had crab cakes wow We are now stuffed So sad could not do dessert Great restaurant I live in California bummer I have to wait awhile before we come back We will !

When here for dinner with a group of seven a few weeks ago. Parking was definitely a challenge. The menu looked good but there were definitely some issues. We had the staff come out at least three times to let us know that they were out of a specific entree. This was after asking members of our party to order something else. This came across as inefficient and disorganized. All members of our party were a little bit disappointed and also felt that service was slow. The filet was a hit but the NY strip was tough. The whole fried fish was okay but flavor was muted. The shrimp and grits were a bit overly spicy for that person. Meanwhile the one member had gotten the jambalaya and was not thrilled. Overall disappointed as this place has been on my radar for a long time. For the price, I would have expected a bit more.

Outstanding food and service. Try the crab soup and the steak! Well worth the trip! Sat at the bar each time we have been. White tablecloth, but no required dress code.

Went here on a Saturday evening for dinner. Got the duck three way and the fish. Both were amazing and so well seasoned. The duck was so tender. Got the banana foster for dessert and the presentation was the best part. The dessert was generous and very well flavored. The drinks were also a generous amount of liquor but mixed well. Will be back for sure.

Excellent first time dining experience and look forward to my return. Beautifully decorated inside, well dressed staff with service to match, full drink and wine list menus along with an outstanding food menu. Apps came out swinging with flavor, followed by main entrees that out did themselves. Finished off with the table side presentation of Banana fosters. The South shall rise again!

I feel mixed on my feelings about Julep's. We came last night for dinner before the symphony as a walk in. We were sat at a high table near the bar. The bar area has a great feel and appropriate lighting. Odd to remark on but the painting selections were mismatched and not in a good way. In no way did they support the theming of the restaurant, the only one that felt appropriate was the one above the coat check. The others looked like something you'd order off of vista prints. It took an extraordinary amount of time for our drink order to be taken and then quite awhile for the server to return to take our order and then also bring the drinks. The service picked up a bit after that. After the drinks were brought my husband's fingers slipped on the frosted glass and it tipped over before he even took his first sip. He grabbed it and immediately started getting it up with his napkin. The sever took quite awhile to assist and then never replaced my husband's napkin or even asked about his drink. The way that whole situation was handled was extremely off putting. Honestly, if we hadn't put in our dinner order I would have left simply on how that was handled. In terms of food: A singular corn muffin is given to all guests after placing your order. It was dry and was giving Jiffy box mix. As someone who knows how to make good Southern cornbread-this was a big no. She crab soup-this was lovely, and properly seasoned however the fried green tomato croutons could be left out as they tasted more like extra batter that had fried without the inclusion of tomatoes and did not enhance the soup in the least. Ribeye-this was ordered medium rare and was served rare. Seasoning was however on point and the potatoes were a nice addition. Butter fish-This was almost perfect but the center was not quite cooked, as I could not get my butter knife to cut through it. My husband had to use his steak knife to cut it. I separated off that area and did not eat that. The Swiss chard, morels and potatoes were a nice addition. The morels were probably rehydrated morels though. The seasoning was perfect. Overall I think the chef does a really great job on seasoning and plating however there were issues with appropriate cook times. The service was VERY off putting. We were checked on after taking our first bite but never again. There was not an opportunity to alert our server to the improper cooking, nor did we honestly have time to have it fixed. The disingenuous nature of our server gave a fake niceness and over use of "cheers". The handling of the drink spill again was dismal. I'm not sure if this normal or if perhaps we came on a night they were short handed which could have contributed to all of these issues. I'm not sure if we'd come back. The food has potential to be some of the best if cooked properly but the service was super off putting. And the "art"-not good.

Julep's is a great spot. Have been a few times and third time's a charm. Everything came together for a great overall experience. Service was on point, plates timed well, and the food was perfect. We started with fried oysters, charcuterie and many she-crab soups. The oysters were good, but there was a lot going on so didn't spend much time on them. The charcuterie was awesome. There was an orange cheese that tasted like apricots maybe? But wasn't like anything I've ever had before. She-crab soup is divine. Tried a local Virginia wine, and was pleasantly surprised. I had a halibut special with mussels and chorizo, couscous and tomato broth. Was delicious. Someone had the rib eye, the lamb, and shrimp and grits. We sent many very clean plates back. Finished with the pecan pie, which was loaded with fresh berries on top. Menu is not extensive. Maybe 8 or so option for entrees. I maybe have tried half of them now and enjoyed them all. Love a spot that does few things exceptionally.

We've wanted to try Julep's for some time, but never quite got around to it until recently. Unfortunately, it was ultimately a very disappointing experience. In spite of the lovely location and a very polite (and repeatedly apologetic) server, our dinner was consistently below expectations. My wife wanted to substitute the fish between two dishes so she could enjoy the preparation she wanted with a low mercury fish, and the server informed us the chef will not make any substitutions. After pressing him on the issue he went back to ask the chef and returned to inform us the chef was standing firm and would not make a substitution. At that point, we would have left if we didn't have tickets for a show after dinner. In hindsight, we should have found something else for dinner. The fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits were both recommended and the server stated they are both at the top of the menu because that's what they're known for. Both were underwhelming. Not bad, but not worth the recommendation or prime placement on the menu. I ordered a steak medium rare. It came out medium well. The server immediately agreed it was overcooked and took it back to have another made. They eventually brought out an appetizer on the house for me to snack on while I waited. My wife was done with her entree by the time my second steak came out. Those are just a few of the issues we had. The fact is that there's just too many better places to dine in Richmond. It's unlikely we'll be back.

Came here for Richmond Restaurant Week with my boyfriend. I've been to Julep's in the past for restaurant week, but couldn't remember what I thought of the spot. Coming back reminded me. While the front section is cute, the further back you make it to the restaurant, the more fluorescent it feels. It has the potential to be really romantic, but something about the lighting is off. Our server, Siobhan, was awesome. She was really funny and kind. 5 stars to her. I'm not sure what happened, but my partner's order and mine were mixed up, so I kept being served his dishes and he mine. We laughed at this and didn't mind. As for the food, things felt a bit hit or miss for me. We tried: Cornbread and butter: This starter is delicious and wonderful. The butter is light and sweet in the best way possible. Fried Oysters: These had a kick I wasn't expecting! I appreciated the salad it came with. Two of the oysters were cooked to perfection, still juicy inside, one was a bit drier. Overall this was a yummy dish. Fried Green Tomatoes: The first time I came here, all my girlfriends ordered this and loved it. My partner was dying to try it. He liked it. Fish of the Day: Unfortunately, this dish came out bland. The mussels were the best part and pretty yummy. But my partner was left wishing there was more flavor or spices. Grilled bistro steak: They cooked this perfectly for me. I was hoping the duck fat potatoes would have a richer flavor, but they were fine. The veal glace felt a bit bacon-y. It was a pretty yummy dish. Chocolate Torte: This is a must get. If you ever want to stop here just for a drink and dessert, this is the dessert you want to order. It's so rich. The cream that comes with it is light and perfect. Highly recommend ordering this. Bread pudding: My partner liked the ice cream on top, but found it to be pretty ok overall. Vidal blanc: We ordered a nice bottle of vidal blanc we both enjoyed. Overall we had a pretty nice experience at Julep's. I wish the atmosphere was a bit cozier, but the service is great. Glad I came back for restaurant week to see what I liked.

Wow, just wow! We love this place. The atmosphere is intimate. Ya got to order a mint julep to start. The appetizers alone would have been enough. Fried green tomatoes are excellent. Dinner was duck and shrimp and grits. The wine list is extensive and cocktail options are plenty. Dana took great care of us. Can't recommend enough!

ulep is incredible but it is expensive. However, I'd say it's worth the price. My boyfriend and I were visiting from DC. We sat at the bar on a Saturday night and had an excellent time. The bartenders were funny, warm, and welcoming. Our food came out so fast we spent the whole night laughing and having a great time. The muscles, couscous and fish were cooked to perfection. The texture and flavor was incredible! The shrimp and grits we asked for a recommendation, and this is what they told us and they were right we loved this! Definitely an upscale restaurant totally worth it for a special occasion or a date night graduation or a time you feel like treating yourself. If you're in Richmond, you have to visit this place.

Juleps is a Richmond staple for sure and it's worth a visit at least once. Lately I just go and sit at the bar for the quick service and to interact with their lovely bartenders (they sure know how to make a drink)! I also recently learned they have happy hour! For food, I typically lean towards their steak however for restaurant week I decided to switch it up and go for the shrimp and grits. The presentation was beautiful but unfortunately this was a miss for me as it was lacking flavor and the grits did not have the creaminess I would expect from the description. Their Caesar salad though... delicious. I'm torn on the rating because I've enjoyed their food in the past but this specific visit was not my favorite. Next time I'll just stick to what I know!

Everything was wonderful. Our server was patient and knowledgeable. She was attentive but also gave adequate space. The food was incredible! We would totally go back and highly recommend the filet mignon!

Parking is definitely an issue in this area and that put a damper on our start. We were seated promptly as we had reservations, however. It was a bit loud. High ceilings and hardwood floors made intimate conversation difficult as this was our anniversary dinner. Our server Nathan was great. The pacing was good all night. The appetizers were flavorful. Only getting one cornbread muffin was disappointing as they were great! We would go back. We wouldn't go often as we'd go broke lol.

Highly recommend! Came to Richmond for a weekend getaway and our first meal was at Julep's, which I'd learned about from YouTube. Everything was perfect: food, service, ambiance. I had the New-Fashioned cocktail, a play on an old fashioned with an orange and cacao infused bourbon and ... I would consider driving two and a half hours back to Richmond from my home just to have this drink again! It was heavenly - smooth, depth of flavor, dreamy. I also had the fried oyster appetizer and the filet mignon with Brussels sprouts and a potato gratin. The meal and the experience - relaxing and delicious. And I'm including a cute video of our server whipping up the bananas foster dessert that we shared. This is a white table cloth experience so be prepared to pay for a fine dining experience but every bite, every moment - perfect and worth the price for a lovely, special occasion evening. PS - make sure to make a reservation well in advance, this is a much loved place!

Great service! I was catching up with an old friend, and our server was soooo patient as we took forever to order since we were talking so much. Cute little southern-style restaurant, and I'm glad I tried their special shrimp and grits. So tasty! And their cornbread muffins are delicious. Parking is street parking or one of the paid lots nearby. Will definitely be a place I come back to when I am back in the area!

This place was outstanding. Great food, amazing cocktails and service, and the music playlist set an awesome mood. A must try. Make sure to get the whole fish!

I was excited to finally try Julep's, but unfortunately, our experience did not live up to the hype. Julep's missed the mark repeatedly. We started with the fried green tomato appetizer, and it was good, but I've had much better in Richmond. I'm surprised this is one of their signature dishes as it was just mediocre. For dinner, I asked to substitute a lower mercury fish for the high mercury fish offered as the Fish of the Day. I'm pregnant and have to watch my mercury intake. I was okay with literally any lower mercury fish, including the arctic char or sea scallops available in other preparations on the menu. I was also willing to pay whatever price required to make the substitution. I was told by our server that the chef does not allow any substitutions whatsoever even for health reasons. I asked the server to please confirm this with the chef, and he returned and, again, stated the menu is as is and no changes will be made for any reason. If you have any allergies, intolerances, dislikes, or happen to be pregnant, keep in mind that this restaurant will not accommodate any requested changes to the menu at all. I went ahead and ordered the shrimp and grits--another Julep's signature dish per our server. If I had to describe it in one word, I'd say it was "edible." The shrimp was dry and overcooked, and the grits lacked flavor--especially salt. The spicy shrimp broth was very good, but not good enough to compensate for the dry shrimp and bland grits. My husband ordered the NY strip for dinner prepared medium rare. When his steak came out, it was very clearly cooked medium well. My husband notified the server who agreed that the steak was quite overcooked. Preoccupied with my husband's overcooked steak, the server never asked me how my entree tasted. Hungry, I ate my entree anyway. The restaurant manager brought out another appetizer for my husband as he waited for another steak. While this was a nice gesture, the steak took quite awhile to arrive, and I was done with my dinner by the time he got his steak prepared as ordered. He ended up eating alone and had to rush given that we had Nutcracker tickets for after dinner. We did order a quick dessert: sticky toffee cake. While the cake itself was excellent, the texture of the buttermilk ice cream was very off. It had good flavor, but was icy and gritty. When the check came, I handed our server my credit card to pay, and the server returned the check presenter to my husband, thanking him and apologizing for the issues. He never even acknowledged me or the fact that it was my card, even though I'm the one who handed it to him. I found this very rude and consistent with the poor treatment I received throughout our dinner. All in all, we were very disappointed with our dinner at Julep's. We will never be back, as there are just too many great restaurants in Richmond. Rarely have I come across a restaurant in Richmond that will not make reasonable substitutions, especially one that cannot even manage to cook a steak as ordered. If a chef is so proud of their menu that they refuse to accommodate a request for health reasons, they really should be able to at least cook a steak medium rare.

Came here for a 6:30pm light app pre real deal dinner fun time and got more than we asked for. Houtan SERVED it up. He is a smooth operator and added a fried oyster dish on tha house to the fried green tomatoes we ordered. Both were fried delights. I also had a lovely dry vodka tini and my dining/life partner had the Snakehole. Highly recommend.

In town visiting some family and they brought us out to try Juleps. Walking in it has a very welcoming atmosphere. The bar with seating is to the left and the restaurant goes straight back with tables. The food was spectacular, everything was cooked correctly and full of flavor. The staff was beyond nice and helpful with the menu. I LOVED the champagne Julep, I highly recommend. My dad had the shrimp and grits which was good. The grits were awesome and the shrimp had the perfect amount of spice. I had the Lamb Special. Lamb was cooked perfectly and it fell off the bone! I loved the dish so much. 10/10 all around here!

This was an outstanding experience all the way through. We ran into a couple of road closures on our way and had trouble finding parking so we were running late for our dinner reservation. Called the hostess and she said it wasn't a problem. Never made us feel bad about it either. We were seated right away at one of the cute wooden candlelit booths. Our drinks and the cornbread arrived quickly, followed by our starters - the seasonal white asparagus special - which had layers and layers of flavor, along with the fried green tomatoes- so perfectly crispy and seasoned, I would highly recommend them! Everyone loved their entrees. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and expertly cut it was perfectly tender. Crab cake had no filler - it was pure crab and nicely done as well. My shrimp & grits was deliciously spicy and also beautifully presented. All in all a fantastic last meal for our last night in Richmond.

Surprisingly disappointed. The place itself looks great - almost with a New Orleans feel to it. The staff were all very nice. The shared Scallop with Smoked Pork Belly had 3 delicious scallops with pork belly that was thinly cut but hardly cooked/crisp at all. More sauce would have improved the dish but it still would have been disappointing. The Special, Halibut, was over an interesting sauce of carrots, green onions and Lamb Merguez sausage but was on the dry side. The Duck Duo was a nice slice of delicious duck breast along side of a somewhat bland duck leg. The potatoes were good. It was not the experience we were expecting. With 2 drinks before tip the bill came to around $120.

Cool vibes. Kind staff. Great salad. Pecan pie was delicious. But shrimp appetizer was not something I could palate. Steak was mediocre. Not the best meal if you're looking for something special.

My wife & I had a wonderful dinner here starting right off with a delicious warm Corn Muffin. We each had a starter/appetizer followed by an entrée and we cheerfully sampled each other's dishes. We started with the Smoked Pork Belly and the She Crab Soup. Both were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious with the She Crab soup being the best we've ever had. For our entrées we had the Julep's Signature Shrimp & Grits and the Jumbo Lump Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake. The Shrimp & Grits were fantastic and then Crab Cake was good. Our service was just perfect (thank you, Siobhan!) and it was overall a delightful meal. Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance/Décor: 4 stars Value: 3 stars Location: 4 stars

Went to Julep's for restaurant week. Three courses for $35 at a very nice restaurant. Typically I wouldn't order anything that I did, but vegetarian options were limited and there was only the restaurant week menu to order from. The inside of the restaurant is nice, but not very large. Bar tenders were very friendly and honestly the drink prices aren't too crazy for being a more expensive restaurant. The food was definitely good but I wish I could have had bigger portions, especially my zucchini noodle entree. Others in my party had more food with two different meat options and I certainly didn't get the same bang for my buck. I'll honestly probably not be back simply due to the high cost of the normal menu, but it is good food.

We felt welcome when we first stepped in the door. Loved the ambience. Our server was Adam and he was excellent. He made great recommendations. We got to catch the day, and shrimp and grits with fried oysters aa the appetizer. Outstanding! We concluded the meal with dessert of banana foster.

Reservation was needed in order to be seated in the dining area. We were seated in the front in the bar area. It's not private, but comfortable the waiter,Anthony all I can say if you go to this spot you want to ask for Anthony he was so informative about our food choice. It was just jaw dropping how he explained every ingredient and how the meal was cooked we could taste the food literally before it was served. We ordered the Seabass, which was a special that day and the shrimp with grits both excellent choices

Overall this place was good. Staff was super friendly and very accommodating. There were some substitution request but we were told the Chef would not change some things. Although disappointing we understood. The restrooms were clean but the doors didn't seem to close all the way so it felt as if you were being watch. The green fried tomatoes were delicious, the sauce added had a bit of a kick but very good. My favorite alcoholic drink was the Tropicana, it was very refreshing. I had the fish of the day and it was good but a little over seasoned. I felt as if my pallet needed something fresh to cut the heaviness of the dish. The pecan pie was very good, I was not a fan of the ice cream that the toffee cake came with. Over all it was very pleasant, staff was very attentive and the meal was pretty good.

From cocktails and appetizers to dinner and dessert, everything was delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. We enjoyed the deviled eggs, freshest arugula salad with shrimp and separately scallops, and some of the best sticky toffee pudding I've had. The setting was beautiful and quiet enough for conversation and it was clear other patrons equally enjoyed themselves. The server was attentive bit could have been warmer and more receptive to our friendliness (maybe it was an off night for him). We would go again.

We walked over from a nearby hotel and had a fantastic dinner at the bar. The bartender took great care of us and our drinks and food were all great. The only issue with our meal was that my copilot and I were given different menus and didn't realize it until we began to order and the bartender said our menu was old. He was very apologetic and promptly grabbed us a new one. To start, we ordered the Ritz Crusted Oysters and Chipotle Deviled Eggs. Both of them arrived quickly and were delicious. For dinner, I had the pork chop and my colleague had the shrimp and grits. We both enjoyed our dishes and felt the pricing/portions were very reasonable. We will definitely be back on our next Richmond overnight.

Wanted a true taste of southern cuisine while in Richmond and found it here. Great food excellent service and quaint atmosphere.

Came to this spot for a birthday party. (My friend turned 50 and still looks freaking hot. haha) There's still a lot of construction going on around there so it's best to drive within the speed limit and have an open eye for parking spots (and super helpful if you can parallel park too!). We reserved the room in the back and had about 20 people attend for this awesome event. The service was fabulous - the only problem I had was that I was a slow drinker haha. This was an already set menu so we had few selections to pick from. The staff was fabulous and on top of everything. They were very prompt with all of our requests and quick to get our orders in and out onto the table. I got their featured Butternut Squash soup as an appetizer and it was very favorable and light. My entree was their Filet Mignon on mash potatoes - OMG...it was cooked to perfection. Just the amount of pink on the inside and the kind of steak that melted in your mouth as you chewed each bite. Lastly, for dessert, I got their Chocolate Tart cake. Wow, this was very dense and the chef definition knows the meaning of chocolate. This was very strong and glad that the slices served were small. I couldn't finish the whole thing (I was a total wimp). They did offer boxes to go but I couldn't keep that in my fridge (because I probably would have eaten the rest of my slice when I got home hahaha). Fantastic service, delicious food, and a wonderful fun time at this restaurant. Beautiful atmosphere and very well organized for special occasions.

I love Juleps. I've been three times in the past year and really love their food. The staff is good - the first time we went we had an outstanding waitress who was phenomenal, helpful, and just easy to talk to. The last time we went our waiter was kind of- but not as personal.

Awe man. My wife and I had our first date at Juleps in 2012. We've been there several times over the years and have always loved the food. We went there for my birthday tonight. The food was inedible. She had the duck I had the NY strip. The duck tasted like microwaved chicken. Horrible. My steak was overcooked and absolutely tasteless. Appetizers were marginally ok. I make better food in my air fryer. So sad. We won't be back unfortunately.

Super disappointed!!!! The reason why I'm giving it three stars it's because the service was terrific. The food was not so great everything was Bland, with no flavor. I had to return my food! Other than that, I would not come back to this place unless they change the cook!

This is our second visit to Juleps and will, most likely, be our last. While the food was very good and the restaurant is comfortable, we were sorely disappointed with the service. The restaurant was busy, but not packed, yet it took our server quite a while to take our drink order. He dropped the drinks off and didn't tell us the specials, returning a good 15 minutes to do so. While we were enjoying the time with our friends, it was an hour and 15 minutes after being seated before our meal was delivered. Despite the fact that all four of us were eyeing the bananas foster being prepared at nearby tables with watering mouths, no one asked us if we wanted dessert until close to an hour after our meal had arrived and our plates had been cleared for awhile. By then, it was late and we, sadly, declined dessert. Our server seemed "put out" that we were not ordering dessert. In addition, as we were standing to leave, two servers came rushing out of the kitchen, flying behind us almost bumping into us and said, "Pardon me, young ladies" barely giving us time to get out of the way. I was thinking it would have been more appropriate if they had paused for a moment to let us get out of the way. (Side note: two 60+ professional women are not "young ladies" and find that quite patronizing). Then, one of the servers came back with empty plates at top speed, walked in between us saying "Coming through! Coming through!" Not sure if there was someone timing them to get back into the kitchen, but it was quite surprising. We weren't standing there talking. We were literally gathering our coats and trying to walk out. Given the cost of the food and the ambiance that Juleps tries to provide, this type of thing should never happen. There are too many other wonderful restaurants in the area and I would expect Juleps to want people to choose them.

I have come to the realization that the term "fine dining" does not apply to this establishment. I have been to some of the best dining experiences all over the world, and even in third world countries where most wouldn't expect it. In my opinion I think this is one of the best, if you haven't ventured out of the area I don't impress easily and refuse to follow the general consensus in order to not hurt feelings. I was really looking forward to eating at Julep's, especially because I have been hunting for the best fried green tomatoes (so far none measure up to Mick's old hangout in Philadelphia RIP Mick's), and Julep's was recommended as an option (Reminder to self, some People's palate's are a$$). Anywho, I invited the foodie bloggers @we_hungryaf out to eat ( I figured I'd treat this time, lol). We were all excited to eat at one of Richmond s finest eating establishment's. We arrived extremely hungry and ready to chow down. When we arrived we were immediately greeted and seated (that's always a plus). The place had a good amount of patrons, good ambiance and appeared to be staffed fairly well. Our waitress and waiter (I was confused when they introduced themselves, don't know if one was training), came to our table a few minutes after we were seated. A few minutes later whipped butter was dropped of at our table. We were given a very extensive drink menu, food menu and some other menu ( I have ADHD, I couldn't focus). We waited a few minutes before finally asking the server if we were getting any rolls and we're advised something would be out shortly. We all received one corn muffin. Also, the wait staff ignored me as they recited the specials, and I was the one treating, lol. Additionally, I hate being told how much something costs without my asking. The service was pretty good, although I don't know how I feel about hovering wait staff, when it's good it's really good, when it's bad it's pretty bad, but when it's over kill it's cringe, lol. I already knew what I wanted in advance and ordered the fried green tomatoes and she crab soup with fried green tomatoes crouton as an entree. The @we_hungryaf group ordered the pork belly, scallops appetizers and a salad. The entree's were shrimp and grits, rockfish, and duck. The appetizers presentation were lovely, but the lack of flavor made them average at best, and an indicator of what was to come. I don't think they read their reviews, but several people had similar complaints. The grits were not your Mama's grits, and would have been better had they substituted it with risotto. The fish was bland, and the duck was the worst duck I have ever tasted, its flavor was reminiscent of those huge turkey legs sold at Bush Gardens (don't judge me, kids make you buy all kinds of stuff). I have had better tasting duck from the store window out of hole in the wall Chinese restaurants. Matter of fact I prepare better duck than theirs. The fried green tomatoes were decent and I would eat them again. The she crab soup was supposed to have lump crab meat. it was crab flavored and salty, however there wasn't much crab anything. I ate it because I was starving and at least it was seasoned. I would not get the soup again. One of the foodies raved about the soup, and they all devoured the remaining fried green tomatoes What does Gordon Ramsay always say? "season and taste your food". The kids all sent their entree's back, and the wait staff and manager weren't too pleased. The manager advised us that had never happened before (I find that hard to believe), maybe people were afraid to be embarrassed. I go to eat for the 1.food, 2. service and 3.ambiance. I prefer not to waste my money or time on places that are clueless about their products. This is a nice establishment if you haven't been exposed to anything else. I won't be going back, but you be the judge. .

We came here for dinner on Saturday night. The place has great ambience. We had the pork chop and petite filet mignon for dinner. The pork chop came with sliced apple, potato and some kind of spinach. We didn't really care much of the spinach. The pork chop itself was delicious. The filet mignon came with potato and Brussels sprouts and they all were delicious. We had banana foster for dessert, came with shortbread cookies and vanilla ice cream. It was delicious but nothing special. The drink menu was extensive and I enjoyed my drink. Our waitress was great. Parking can be tricky since you have to park on the street, but after 6 pm street parking is free. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Julep's.

I went to Juleps this past week and had a wonderful meal there. I went with a friend who was visiting from out of town and staying in downtown Richmond. I hadn't been to Juleps before, and I'm so glad we went there. They have an extensive wine selection, and we ended up sharing a bottle. I don't remember which one we had, but it was a wonderful red blend from Spain. We also had the scallop appetizer to start. Yum!! It had several scallops, plus pork and pickled strawberries. I had never had picked strawberries before...very tasty. It was perfect for sharing between two people. They also served fresh corn muffins with butter that were sooo good. I had the filet mignon for dinner, and my friend had the lambchop special. Both were absolutely delicious. My filet mignon was perfectly cooked the way I wanted (medium rare) and easy to cut with a steak knife. It came with broccoli and mashed potatoes. Our server was wonderful and very attentive. She made great recommendations about different menu items and checked on us to make sure we didn't need anything.

Solid southern cuisine restaurant in downtown Richmond. The pork chop was outstanding. One of the best in a while, as was the She Crab soup. The rum cocktail was also on point. The Shrimp and Grits were hit and miss for me. The shrimp were nicely seasoned and tasty but the grits were inedible

While celebrating our 2 year anniversary, we stumbled across this restaurant after our 1st option was closed to a private event. While you needed reservations, the hostess was super sweet into accommodating us for the evening! Right away as we were seated we were greeted by our waitress. She was super polite and attentive! We skipped on the appetizer and ordered our meals. Not going to lie, it took a while and they gave a single cornbread little muffin and it was the best fluffiest muffin ever! I was too afraid to ask for more... even though our food took a little long! My husband got the short braised ribs and I got the pork chop - and let me tell you, I am SO glad the first option we wanted to go to for dinner was closed! This was the best dining experience we had!

Old school is the way to go when fine dining. My steak was perfection and everyone else raved about their entrees. Very professional staff, great special event kind of spot. Warm, lounge feel up front and old school bar complete the picture. Shrimp and grits are pretty famous too.

Went for my cousin's rehearsal dinner. Fixed 3 course menu. I chose the petite filet. So tender and flavorful. Delicious salad. Very rich chocolate torte. Service was impeccable (kudos to Tony!) a little small for the size of our event but food and service couldn't be beat. Great overall vibe, would be nice to go for date night.

The service was great. But the food was tasteless. Needed much more seasoning or something to add to it. I also order the wine flight. That was really good for the price $11. The restaurant itself it very cute. Would go for happy hour ( drinks only )

An overall lovely dinner out with family where we enjoyed food and plenty of beverage. The space was nice, the waitstaff friendly and attentive and most of all the food was tasty. The spirit list is fantastic here, perfect for the bourbon enthusiast. The spirits is were the only issue lay with my experience. My brother and I enjoyed multiple pours of different bourbons offered on the menu, asking four a neat pour of each along the way. The amounts received were inconsistent from pour to pour. I'm not suggesting we were underserved, but rather sometimes the amount served came out as a double and some as singles. At the nights end when the bill came, every single pour was billed as a double! For perspective, their spirit menu pricing is marked by 1oz and 2oz pours. A double should not be poured if the guest didn't specifically ask for a two ounce pour, and certainly shouldn't be charged for a double without specifically saying so. For a bit more perspective here's how I would order, "I'll have a neat pour of Elmer T Lee, please."why would bar staff assume I'd want a double pour if I didn't ask for it? When it was all said and done the waitress honored us by adjusting the bill for these pours, but she was clearly irritated. We aren't the type to want to have that awkward conversation but I'm not going to double pay for a pour I only had a single of! That's on you as an establishment to not make that mistake. Anyhow, after that awkward business was behind us we left content having had a nice meal out with family.

So for some reason I had a different idea of what to expect based off the photos on here, but surprisingly enough I loved the food & service soooo much. I had the ceaser salad and the shrimp & grits...THE BEST. Loved the idea of complimentary corn bread with butter as well. Definitely will visit again.

The appetizers were great. Excellent flavor. However the main course lacks much to be desired. Some entrees were undercooked, slow service, and this, even though we were one of three parties in there. Zero apology for the meal prep. Save your money and time.

Well done handling our large family gathering, ranging from age two to 75. Service was personal and attentive, the food sumptuous. The space is a striking and inventive reimagination of an elegantly preserved old building. Bourbon snobs will be entranced by the breadth of choices.