Reviews Julep's New Southern Cuisine

More like 4.5 if it was an option. Great date night, or mid week dinner! Hubby said shrimp was best he ever had. I ordered the scallops with mushrooms that I swore it was braised meat. My wine selection was so so. Service was good. Jackie was attentive to the right degree for us. It was a nice dinner on a very unplanned stop in the area.

Such a good place to come for dinner for a special occasion! We had the crab cakes and New York strip and fried oysters as an app. Every was perfect and portions were fair. Dustin our waiter was amazing! Only thing was my drink was a bit weak and was mostly ice so I stuck with wine the rest of the night but other than that, I have 0 complaints.

My sista-friend and I had reservations there at 5:30pm before the Brian Culbertson show at the National Theatre last night. (Side note: He was awesome as usual!!!🔥) So, we researched restaurants ahead of time as we were traveling in from Virginia Beach/Chesapeake. Our desk clerk at Marriott also recommended Julep's. Thank God the Hotel shuttle dropped us off because parking near the restaurant is scarce, but we could have walked there from the Marriott. A huge shoutout and thank you to our amazing waiter Kareem for his outstanding customer service ( friendly, efficient and professional) as well as his spot-on menu recommendations and ensuring we were out the door on time for our Brian Culbertson show!!!❤️ I had the Beef Short Ribs, and no knife needed! My sister got the NY Strip, med and cooked to perfection (juicy and pink). We loved our wines, white zif, and pinot noir. I would have given a five, but as a Chef myself, I feel the soup should have had more crabmeat, or it should have been carefully folded in to maintain the lumps and make them more visible. They also could have garnish with some crab as well, but the soup flavor was delicious. Our fried green tomatoes were actually fried too hard, but the pimiento cheese served with it was a nice surprise as I am not fond of pimiento cheese. The decor and ambiance were very inviting. It was moderately crowded with minimal noise, so overall, it was a great experience, and thanks to Kareem, we will definitely return!!

Tasty Southern eats in a classy environment. Our waiter, Craig, was attentive and prepared a delectable tableside bananas foster flambé. Definitely left feeling full and satisfied, after enjoying the country ham ravioli, champagne julep, shrimp and grits, and dessert. Of all the dishes I enjoyed, the shrimp and grits ranked as the best; it was a large portion, well cooked, in a delicious sort of Cajun gravy. I would order it again! Definitely recommend reservations for a Saturday dinner, as the restaurant was full. Plenty of street parking on side streets nearby.

We had an awesome time here having our corporate holiday party dinner! The food and service were both exceptional, I would highly recommend it!

No idea how I’ve missed this gem. The absolute best food you will find in Richmond. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Our new favorite. Cocktails were superb. The reputation of their mint julep is well deserved. Not a bad cocktail on their menu. Jack of all trades and the passion fruit were our favorites. The fried green tomatoes were amazing. On par to what you’d find at Magnolias in Charleston, which are the best in the south. Deviled eggs were good, but my opinion, nothing special. I’ve hade shrimp and grits all over the South, and none could compare to Juleps. One of the best meals I’ve had in my life. If I’m being picky, they should double the grits portion, there was plenty of shrimp and sauce, but I would have liked more grits. (That’s being picky) The pork chop was phenomenal as well. Some of the best collards in the city, combined with some potato’s and apples which were a great addition. Please some how save room for the bananas foster. Great dessert and great experience. I will recommend this place for a long time. Thank you Juleps for making our anniversary a special one.

I went here on a Thursday night. The bar attracts many people for drinks and the vibe who may not want dinner. There is a significant cocktail and alcohol selection that is very well priced. Despite the white table cloths and high prices, the restaurant feels welcoming enough to walk into off the street. Service is very nice. The cornbread and butter was very good, a highlight in my notes. I had the shrimp and grits the shrimp were nice and large and the grits had a delicious nubby quality with butter. The andouille sausage was nicely cut. I enjoyed the tomato based sauce that balanced the grits. I found the sauce a little too smoky bordering on liquid smoke flavor that I tried to mask with grits. Others may love the high smoke flavor.

This was one of the best meals my wife and I have ever eaten. All of the food was perfectly cooked, generous portions, and well made cocktails. We will definitely have another date night here the next time we are in Richmond!