1870 Restaurant and Bar

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   Carla

   Richmond

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been three times and it’s our favorite place. Go to the bar upstairs after for a cozy nightcap.
   

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   Heather

   VIP

   Richmond

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly a dining experience, not just a meal. We were seated upstairs in the bar area, our server was very attentive from the time we arrived, around both bar and food service. Knowledgeable about the menu, particularly around pairings (protein with sauce/compound butter, à la carte sides, and wines). Classic with a twist steakhouse menu in a beautiful historic building. Definitely on the favorites list. ❤️
   

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   Rosemary

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome beet salad, filet mignon and bread pudding. Excellent service from Stella, but everyone who works there was very accommodating.
   

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   BRIAN

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food, portions were larger than expected and the staff were highly attentive. Great experience.
   

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   Jeff

   Charlotte

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We arrived promptly at 5pm for our 5pm dinner reservation this past weekend. Though we were seated immediately, no server came to our table for a full 15 minutes and at that point we opted to leave. The host was, for what it's worth, apologetic upon hearing about our experience on our way out. The restaurant itself was beautiful inside and the staff, in our limited interaction, was friendly. I'd expect we'll try again at some point but certainly a disappointing first experience.
   

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   Wes

   Richmond

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was amazing we sat at the upstairs bar. The drinks were delicious. We ordered soup lobster bisque and it did not disappoint. Things took a turn here we ordered vanilla lobster and fillet to split with carrots and au gratin potatoes. The steak was way overcooked and the lobster did not taste like lobster at all, you could just taste vanilla. It was honestly horrible. The carrots were so over seasoned with cumin and you couldn’t eat them. The potatoes were garlic/salt flavored way way overdone they we’re unfortunately unable to eat them as well. I was surprised as the food was no good. We honestly went to the bar Nextdoor as got a steak n cheese sandwich to eat. However we would definitely go back for the service and drinks. The bread and butter that came were the meal was very good.
   

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   Vickey

   VIP

   Richmond

   68 reviews

   5.0

   68 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Neighborhood gem! We’ll be back for sure! Food and drinks were delicious!
   

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   Sharon

   Richmond

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The duck breast was flavorful and tender (but huge). The sides were so salty, I had to send it back.
   

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   Laurie

   Richmond

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s awesome to have a restaurant like this right in Midlothian and not having to go downtown. The ambience is awesome, the food is amazing, and the service is impeccable. We had the best steak of our lives and the staff made us feel special on our anniversary with a cute sign on the table and a complimentary drink. A great experience and well worth the higher price tag!
   

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    Matthew

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Best restaurant I’ve ever been to!!!! I’ve been to restaurants all over the country. It’s simply the best!!!
    

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