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Helen's in Richmond, VA, Richmond, VA

Helen's in Richmond, VA

4.7
4.7
718 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 718 people are saying

Helen's in Richmond, VA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Helen's in Richmond, VA, is a charming neighborhood gem known for its "amazing food" and "delicious cocktails." Diners appreciate the "warm environment" and "friendly, attentive service." Seasonal ingredients and southern influences shine in their "inventive meals." While some feel the prices are steep, the overall "wonderful experience" keeps patrons returning.

718 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    Richmond3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Appetizers very good Entrees very average Service well below average

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  2. Mark VIP

    Raleigh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went out with my daughter who is at VCU. Great place to go. Food was excellent, service friendly, and noise low enough to easily converse.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Helen’s but the old booths are not comfortable! L shape with no cushion. I would request another table if you can!

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  4. Maxwell

    Richmond2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I ordered the rockfish n my fiancé got the mushroom cavatelli. The rockfish was 33$ which isn’t very out of the ordinary for a nice restaurant. Because of the price point i expected the same quality i’d get from other restaurants in the same “class”. The food tasted decent but not 33$ worth. The lentils on their own were good but just kinda tasted like stewed lentils with some aromatics and liquid smoke added. The mustard sauce was alright on its own. The rockfish was cooked well but was a smaller portion than i’d expect. All of the flavors within the individual components of the dish were decent/good but the flavors did not meld with each other or interact with one another. Also the plating seemed rushed and uninspired. With that being said, our server was really cool & my fiancé’s food was really good. The cocktails were pretty good n the beer was nice n cold.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Richmond10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t have been better across the board! So good.

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  6. ScottK

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good customer service. Overall enjoyable experience. Prices little steep.

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    Thailand2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deviled Eggs and Roasted Carrots - best in town!!!

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  8. Claire

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food drinks and service. Nice menu selections

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  9. katie

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can not say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. Food is outstanding and service is top notch!

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  10. Mike VIP

    Richmond14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service. Table in back room not quite the same ambiance as in the front of the restaurant.

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Helen's in Richmond, VA is rated 4.7 stars by 718 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Helen's in Richmond, VA

2527 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220-4427

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Robinson
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • 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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