Lillie Pearl

American restaurant · Grace Street Commercial

Lillie Pearl

American restaurant · Grace Street Commercial

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416 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219

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Southern African American cuisine: short rib egg rolls, lobster & grits  

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416 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219 Get directions

lilliepearlrva.com
@lillie.pearl.rva

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416 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219 Get directions

+1 804 412 8724
lilliepearlrva.com
@lillie.pearl.rva

$$ · Menu

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"A Southern-styled restaurant offering regional comfort dishes that reflect the area’s culinary traditions." - AFAR

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How to Spend 24 Fabulous Hours in Richmond, Va. - Eater DC

"Lillie Pearl embodies Southern African American Cuisine with thoughtfulness and flair. Dishes include short rib egg rolls with braised beef short ribs, collards, pimento cheese, vegetables, and Thai basil sauce. The lunch menu focuses on salads and sandwiches like fried chicken and slab bacon BLTs, but the dinner menu features items like tender braised lamb shank atop Jollof rice." - Missy Frederick

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Chef Mike Lindsey’s Sunday brunch weaves West African influences with Southern comfort—short rib burritos, peach cobbler French toast, and polished hospitality. Spotlighted by local editors and regional outlets.

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Best Brunch in Richmond (2025)
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Chef Mike Lindsey channels African diaspora flavors and Southern roots into a polished downtown menu—think benne-seed accents, jollof-inspired dishes, and gracious service. Spotlighted by regional food media for both story and execution.

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Henry Leung

Google
Second time being here, first time for dinner. Their food is good. Want to tried seas bass but they are already out before 7pm. Beef medallion is good, beef rib is great and shrimp and lobster bisque sauce are all great. Cannot go wrong without peach cobbler dessert. Will be back next time.

Debashri Manna

Google
Great time… I went to this fancy restaurant to celebrate my friend cum colleague’s birthday. This place offers stylish ambiance. The staff was very attentive and accommodating. The serving time was not too long. We had Smoked Chicken Wings and Lobster-Shrimp-Grits. Each item has a very good blend of sauces which reflects on the flavor of the dish. Our desserts included Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding and Lemon Cake, which were really delicious! The presentation was great. It is definitely a great spot for celebrating special occasion.

Valerie Kinkead

Google
Delicious food! I had lunch here with my 2 boys ages 8 and 11 when we needed a break from the noise and crowds at the Collect-a-con at the convention center just a couple blocks away. It was 1;00 in the afternoon on a Saturday and when we first walked in and asked for a table for 3 they immediately asked if we had a reservation which made me worried that this was a more upscale and expensive restaurant than we were expecting, I don't think ive ever made a reservation for lunch🤷 but we were quickly seated and our server immediately offered to bring us water while we looked over the menu. They have a large alcoholic drink menu, but the lunch menu didn't list any drinks at all, so with 2 young boys who are soda connoisseurs, we had to ask if they had Coke or Pepsi products. The server told us they had Pepsi products and also offered juices or a Shirley Temple which my boys immediately scrunched their faces at.😂 I ordered a club sandwich and my boys got the hamburger and chicken tender kids meals ($10 each) which weren't listed on the menu. They also have a mac and cheese kids meal option. We waited over 25 minutes for our food to arrive. It wasn't overly crowded, but they only had 4 staff working and it seemed to be the lunch hour rush. The club sandwich was amazing and had what might be the best toast ive ever had! Perfectly buttered and just the right amount of crisp! There was a generous amount of meat and delicious fresh tomatoes that really tasted like they came straight from someone's garden! Im not joking when i say i had a hard time taking bites of this sandwich because i literally could not open my mouth wide enough to take a bite! My boys loved their kids meals. My older son inhaled his hamburger and wished he would have ordered an adult sized burger because it was smaller than his appetite and the guy sitting next to us who ordered a burger got a huge one. My son considered ordering another burger and said "these burgers are better than Freddy's!" Which is really saying something coming from him! The chicken tenders were probably the best I've ever tasted. They seemed like they were homemade, from fresh chicken and hand battered in a very light breading, NOT the typical mass-produced and cooked from frozen with more breading than chicken that is so common these days. The BBQ sauce served with the chicken was incredible! The perfect blend of smoky-sweet-heat! Each of our meals were served with more fries than we could eat, but i wished i would have asked for a different side to try, the collard greens and pimento mac and cheese sounded intriguing. My boys were really tempted to order the peach cobbler bread pudding, but we were too full. Overall, the food was amazing, the service was attentive but a little slow. We will definitely return if we're in the area!

Tina Edwards

Google
Everything was out of this world. Got the summer sprint cocktail and it was so refreshing. The fried brussel sprouts were really good and not spicy at all. We shared the BLT and the cornbread loaf was such a delicious spin. Didn't crumble or fall apart, just added a sweetness to the sandwich. Shared the peach cobbler bread pudding and devoured it. Warm, just sweet enough and a perfect ending. Would love to eat here again

Calvin Ragsdale Sr.

Google
W went there for a celebratory meal after my youngest son’s violin performance. The restaurant has a great cozy feel to it. The staff was very accommodating when it came to making sure we felt comfortable while we were there. And the food… the food was amazing! I got the smothered pork chop and enjoyed every bite of it. When I go back, I plan on trying the soft crab.

Danielle Bonner

Google
Overall the food was pretty good. We had smoked wings, fried brussel sprouts, mac & cheese, and the short rib egg rolls. I wasn’t pleased with the cleanliness of the restaurant or the wobbly table we were seated at. The staff was friendly.

F'burg Foodie

Google
Came here for dinner on a Monday night with a reservation time of 7PM and we arrived at 6:30PM and they were packed! Which was fine with us, it was a good indicator that this place was worth the hype. The hostess was very friendly and helpful and we waited patiently for some guests to leave and our table to come available, which wasn’t too long. Our server was also just as amazing as the hostess, offering great suggestions and explaining their menu and preparations. We had a tough time deciding what to get as there were so many items that looked great! The salad and entrées we chose were EXCELLENT! Definitely made with fresh ingredients and flavored well. Their crab and lobster cake is really good and filling… You get two huge patties and the sides were good too. That fried chicken was so tender, juicy, and flavorful… absolutely loved the crust! Save room for dessert, their banana pudding is off the charts and unique! Get it with the nuts!! Definitely would return and highly recommend stopping in… But be sure to make reservations!

Dr Kimberly Dean

Google
I treated my twins to dinner after checking them into their dorms for their Freshman year so we chose Lillie Pearl to celebrate. This restaurant is Amazing! The lobster/shrimp grits are fire and you have to finish the evening with the peach cobbler bread pudding for dessert. Highly recommended with a beautiful atmosphere and music. Thank You Chef Lindsey!! (Hometown Family)