Perly's Richmond VA

Maya Erhardt

I’ve heard about this place for years and finally went this week. The reviews were 100% accurate and I understand why it’s so popular. We arrived (party of 2) around 11:30 on a Friday morning. They were already busy and there was a wait for tables. The host was very nice and efficient, he took our name and said we could visit Stella’s Market next door if we wanted to wait inside out of the heat. Maybe 10 minutes later he came to find us and we were seated. Our server came by right away and took drink orders even though the place was busy. Drinks and food arrived fast but not too fast, the pacing was right. Service was attentive but we didn’t feel rushed. Food was delicious! Everything on our plates was just great, although the portions were pretty large so we didn’t finish everything. On the way out the host gave us a warm goodbye and asked how our meal was. The energy was good and the vibe of the place was fun, relaxed and easy. We left with a smile and will definitely be back.

Terri “tlinnhiggi” S linn

I usually always give this place 5 stars but this visit I became annoyed by the host. This was during lunchtime on a Friday at 11:30. It was very hot outside and there were very few people outside. Those people looked like they were waiting for orders to go and not for a table. I arrived before my friend and asked for a table for 2. There were several booths open but despite this, I was told that I could not be seated until the other person arrived. I was never given the chance to be asked if I wanted to sit down to order an appetizer while I waited for my friend. I had driven 3 hours to Richmond and was very thirsty by the time I arrived at the restaurant. I went back out into the heat and waited and when I knew that my friend was 10 minutes away I went back inside and once again asked if I could be seated. By this time my face was red and I was becoming overheated but the host refused to seat me and once again there were still several tables open. I was becoming angry because I said that I would like to sit down and go ahead and order drinks and an appetizer and was told not until my party arrived. But I went outside in the 96 degree heat and stood and by the time my friend arrived 10 minutes later I had become almost too hot to eat. As a matter of fact I did not eat the food I ordered. I had to carry it home. I would totally understand if the place was full like it normally is and there was a waiting list like usual but there wasn't. No waiting list and several open tables. I was sat at the same table I watched be empty the entire time I was there. I was very disappointed by the hospitality on this visit. The waitress and food were amazing as usual and worth the annoyance of inadequate hospitality. I have breathing issues and get overheated easily on hot and humid days and I almost had to go somewhere else despite driving to Richmond just to eat here. My friend drove from Maryland just to eat at this establishment. It's our favorite restaurant in Richmond. I started to tell them that my friend cancelled just to be able to go ahead and get inside. I knew what he wanted and I could have ordered for him.

Tony Santoro

Stopped in for lunch. The place we pretty full at 2pm but they had a table for us. First let me say service was excellent, attentive but not intrusive. I had a Ruben which was excellent and rather large. My partner had latkas with eggs and lox. She really enjoyed her meal, but, again it was large. We both rolled out of the restaurant overstuffed and happy. Go here, you'll be happy you did.