Fellow travelers, when in downtown Richmond, please visit Lillie Pearl. A modern upscale casual place that combines traditional southern flavors with global innovation presented in a warm welcoming ambiance. The staff provided service that was welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. We decided to share a couple of appetizers and then an entrée, and it was enough food for two. During our visit, we ordered the following items: - Short Rib Eggrolls - Sweet Potato Cornbread - House Sauvignon Blanc - Lillie Pearl Pilsner - Seared Duck Breast - Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding All the items were presented beautifully and were delicious. Our favorites were the Short Rib Eggrolls and the Seared Duck Breast, for which the accompanying peach BBQ sauce and collard green risotto were fantastic. Lillie Pearl is a wonderful place to visit and enjoy a meal with excellent service.

Went to Lillie Pearl and overall it was a really good experience. The service was greatwaiter was super helpful and gave solid recommendations. I went with the ribs, and also got the sweet potato cornbread, which was honestly a 10/10. Definitely the highlight. Sides were all good too the spinach, veggies, and potatoes were all on point. Only downside was the ribs. They were kind of plain and didn’t have the flavor I was expecting, especially after the recommendation. Everything else was really good though, and the atmosphere was great. I’ll still give it 5 stars, but realistically it’s more of a 4. I’ll be back to try something else for sure.

On Saturday May 23 my friend and I walked into Lillie Pearl excited for an amazing dinner, but immediately ran into disaster: the seats were WAY too hard. And when you’re dining with someone who has a sensitive bum, this becomes a five-alarm emergency. Thankfully, the super comfy seating section was somehow completely open. We nervously asked if we could move, expecting resistance, judgment, or possibly exile from the restaurant. Instead, they were unbelievably kind and happily let us relocate. Even better, we still kept the same server. Now speaking of the server… absolutely incredible. Did they forget things? Yes. Did they come back multiple times asking if we had already gotten our drinks? Also yes. But they were somehow simultaneously the happiest, friendliest human being on Earth, and honestly that kind of positive energy heals people. Also, whoever created the charred heirloom carrots with herb goat cheese, spicy honey, and candied walnuts deserves immediate recognition from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Those carrots changed me as a person. At one point, the lady sitting two tables over got cold and pulled out what can only be described as a children’s blanket that she had apparently brought herself like a seasoned professional. The staff seemed completely unfazed by this tiny blanket situation, which tells me Lillie Pearl fully supports people living their best lives. 10/10 experience. Highly recommend Lillie Pearl for incredible food, emotional support carrots, blanket acceptance, and most importantly, their unwavering support of sensitive bums everywhere.