Helen's in Richmond, VA

Name: Helen's in Richmond, VA
Address: 2527 W Main St, Richmond, VA, United States, 23220-4427
Telephone: (804) 358-4370
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

697 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Helen's Restaurant is located in the heart of Richmond, VA, serving brunch and dinner. We hope you enjoy Helenʼs Southern gothic history and our nouveau southern cuisine by Chef Clay Hostetler.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(804) 358-4370
Website
http://helensrva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Hostetler
Private party facilities
If you have a party over 8 we may need to communicate with you to make necessary accommodations. Please email us at contact@helensrva.com for any questions on private parties.

Location
2527 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220-4427
Area
Richmond
Cross Street
Robinson
Parking details
Street parking is usually available. There is a large parking lot across the street with a Robinson entrance that guests may use.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 697 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Neighbourhood gem
Richmond
Great for brunch
Richmond
Neighbourhood gem
Richmond
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Review summary

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Helen's in Richmond, VA, offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "creative cocktails." Guests enjoy flavorful dishes like the fried green tomatoes and flounder with Pernod liqueur. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for special occasions. Despite some mixed reviews on service and ambiance, many patrons return for the "wonderful" culinary delights and welcoming staff.

697 Reviews

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KEISHA
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived on time for our 8pm reservation. It was crowded and we had to wait no more than 10 minutes to be seated. Once seated it took our sever a couple of minutes to take our drink order. The food, drinks and ambience was perfect. The Christmas decorations and Christmas cocktails were amazing. Helen’s definitely is top notch with service, food and cocktails.
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David
Richmond
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were disappointed in the portion size of the pasta fish which seem to be missing the bolognese sauce. Drinks and service were great and it was festive. Did not think the food was consistent with the hype.
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Robin
Richmond
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband, son and I visited for the Christmas lights. Our experience was a mixed bag. We sat by the street side window. There are colorful lights and garland hanging by the windows. There are decorations hanging from the ceiling, over the bar, grill and cabinets. It’s nice but unfortunately too narrow to walk around for a good look. Comfort: It appears the only 3 top tables are at the front door/window. There are colorful lights and garlands on the windows. Unfortunately the cold frigid air hit us every time someone used the door. My husband kept his coat on, I my scarf and we wished for thicker socks. Food: I had the apple salad, short ribs and chocolate mousse. It was all great! My son enjoyed his egg nog and sweet potato ravioli. He enjoyed his French fries but didn’t take more than 2 bites of his burger not really enjoying it. My husband enjoyed a few beer but was very disappointed with the rockfish. Service: We found the service to be good especially given how busy they were. We were not rushed. Our entree order was not taken until I finished my salad. The pace was appreciated. We were in and out in 75 minutes.
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Alie
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Helen’s is always a hit! The food is to die for and the servers are knowledgeable, friendly and kind.
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Jennifer
VIP
Orlando
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fun festive dinner with amazing food and fabulous service! Always a joy to dine at Helen’s!!!
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Kristin
VIP
Richmond
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great burger, very good fries, outstanding sweet potato with caramel cheesecake! Excellent service and the best holiday decor around.
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Leeloo
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was a bit scattered. Usually it’s amazing. Food was good. Some of the dishes didn’t stand out as much. Cocktails on point as always.
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Kristin
VIP
Richmond
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, fun holiday decor; great burgers and fries ($18); excellent mocktails; very good service. Dependably satisfying and cozy.
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Brooks
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you can get a reservation in the month of December do it. Helen's goes all out with the Christmas decorations. The food is great and the staff is wonderful. Highly recommended.
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Sarah
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply the best. Consistently delicious and the staff is amazing.
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Helen's in Richmond, VA is rated 4.6 stars by 697 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

2527 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220-4427

Additional information

Cross Street
Robinson
Area
Richmond
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is usually available. There is a large parking lot across the street with a Robinson entrance that guests may use.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Hostetler
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://helensrva.com/
Phone number
(804) 358-4370
Private party facilities
If you have a party over 8 we may need to communicate with you to make necessary accommodations. Please email us at contact@helensrva.com for any questions on private parties.

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Helen's in Richmond, VA

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