I was excited to try this restaurant because everyone had told me great things about it. The drinks were fantastic. They know how to make a proper cocktail. Unfortunately, the food was just OK. I was expecting a little more from this place. The pasta was supposed to be orecchiette, and we got penne, the rockfish was slightly cold, and the Bistro Steak's portion was small. However, the milk bread was fabulous! The decor is lovely. I will definitely give Laura Lee's another shot soon to see if I get a different experience.
We started our fantastic experience with fried oysters - customer favorite & yes they were!! V ordered & devoured his soba noodles with edamame, avocado (notice holder for soy- ginger sauce), kimchi, pickled carrots & onions while I thoroughly enjoyed the lump crab cake omlette with garlic scapes & mixed green salad with s light lemon vinegarette dressing with olive oil - no leftovers for me!! I truly enjoyed the LL Bloody Mary x2 (hehe)
One of the best restaurants located south of the river! The fried oysters are possibly the best ones I have had in Richmond. The fried chicken sandwich is another one of my favorites when dining here. The cocktail menu is extensive and uses a lot of local spirits. Also has a great vibe inside and appears to be a popular watering hole with locals in the surrounding neighborhood. Note that there is no dedicated parking for this restaurant, but I've never had issue finding street parking during dinner hours.
Have enjoyed a number of visits here and each time has been as good or better than the first! Have never had anything other than the Double Cheeseburger and Fries…haven’t eaten in a lot of other places that tout their burger in Richmond but IMHO Laura Lee’s is arguably the BEST. Seated outside which was beautiful; weather certainly helped. Will have to sample some of the other items on their menu and am sure ALL will be delicious. Highly recommend
We had a wonderful, first time visit. The restaurant is quaint and relaxing; a great place to imbibe and enjoy a delicious meal. Rated one of the top 15 restaurants in Richmond. As you walk in you will immediately notice a spacious mirrored bar area w food being served as well as drinks. The main dining continues in an equally airy, yet intimate dining area in the adjacent room. I thought the tufted half mooned booths and the wall of garage door-like windows was chic. Their menu is varied, offering interesting appetizers and a good selection of entrées, ranging from seafood & steaks to sandwiches. I chose the catfish sandwich with a delicious light, fresh salad as my side. The fried catfish was lightly battered which highlighted the tender, mild taste of the fish. I don't remember having catfish that wasn't fishy or a sandwich so pleasant. Kudos to the chef.
I finally made my long awaited visit to this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The service was great, food delicious, and cocktails fantastic. As someone with dietary restrictions, I appreciated the options available, even on a smaller menus. It had such a cute and cozy atmosphere and a great patio to enjoy this nice weather. I appreciated the easy reservation system w yelp and it helped us get seated quickly and keep the restaurant from being over crowded. We were checked on several times during our meal. I will definitely be back, it was a great experience.
Great food and service. Lot of variety
Love the restaurant and the art! Food was great!
Had an excellent experience here for Valentine's Day weekend. We got some great recommendations from our waiter, Troy. The fried oysters and "Plate" were both very good. The NY Strip I had was delicious. The Mahi was also very good. We tried the Milk Bread, which was interesting. The butter was very sweet, so it was like eating a piece of cake. Unfortunately, didn't get a chance to try any of the desserts. Maybe on my next visit!
I love this place. Great food and atmosphere!