Helen's

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.

My friends & I went for the first time yesterday & were underwhelmed. Starting with the highlight being the mocktails. We ordered a cherry one which was very festive & included edible glitter. The food was really expensive for what it was. I joked it made me more hungry because tasted good but was not enough to fill you. At the table we were deciding where to go next to get something more filling. Service was good until the end. When one member of our party asked to split the check the server was visibly annoyed and just kind of "dropped" the checks on the table.While the place was decorated beautifully, we were in a back corner & couldn't see much. This was disappointing because one of the big reasons we went was for the holidays decor. Not really the restaurant's fault, but it was a part of my experience. Overall, my friends & I decided that we won't be back.

I was a little disappointed because I wanted Helen's to live up to its amazing reputation, and left feeling "meh". I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could. Pros:- AMAZING drinks; strong, tasty, and quick. Large menu of options, and some N/A options on the menu which is nice. - Staff were knowledgeable about the food and able to accommodate dietary restrictions - The bolognese was delicious, I thoroughly enjoyed it- The Christmas decor!!! So freakin cute. Cons:- The shrimp and grits were not good, my fiancé was so sad! She had to order an appetizer instead. - The tables are really small and wobbly, I wish I would've requested a booth on my reservation. Will definitely do that next time! - I think it's priced a little high for what it is (but to be fair, I don't know the ins and outs of their food costs) - No vegan options on the menuOverall I might go back again, but wouldn't seek out Helen's necessarily. I would go back for drinks, if anything.

Enjoyed the holiday spirit at Helen's. Food is delicious as always. I would definitely go back. The waitress was very accommodating.

Helen's is extra special around this time of year with their adorable holiday lights. As you can see from my previous reviews, I love them. It's such a Richmond staple. During the day you can get yummy bites and at night have a blast. One of my favorite Richmond DJ's play here, Bedspread Radio. I recently came for one of their sets and had a blast dancing here. It's usually more of a bar vibe (in the 10pm-2am range), but when the DJ comes in you end up dancing. I like to order an aperol spritz when I come here.I've been for their brunch in the past and enjoyed it. I usually come here to party, but always hear incredible things about their food. I can't wait to return to try their dinner menu one day. You're also bound to get a cute photo at this charming restaurant. The people who work here are super cool too. I highly recommend checking it out.

Helen's is a quaint little restaurant nestled on Main Street in Richmond. They have American style food and are open for brunch on the weekends. During my recent visit, the restaurant was filled with very gaudy Christmas decor. I love the divey look and I get sucked into all of the decorations. My intent was to order biscuits and gravy, but they were sold out so I settled for the corned beef hash. I will say I was not disappointed. It was t your momma's canned corned beef. I loved their version and it was cooked with the right amount of crispiness. I would definitely recommend this divey spot for brunch. I haven't eaten here for dinner yet, but they are on my list.

Friendly service, great vibe, excellent playlist and above all, fantastic food. My only suggestion would be to offer better hot sauce, one without sugar or xanthan gum, like Cholula.It was hard to decide between the steak and eggs and the full Irish breakfast......I went with the steak and eggs so I guess I'll have to come back ‍

The food is lacking flavor across the board, but the place is cute inside. The service was very middle of the road. Would only be back for drinks.

Hadn't been in years (like 10 yrs or so since I moved westward), then we recently had dinner on a Friday and brunch on a Sunday in the same weekend.There's a reason Helen's has been a Fan staple and hasn't fallen victim to the unfortunately consistent restaurant turnover of many other spots in the area.Food and vibe are fantastic. No question. Positive and lively without being too loud/bustling/obnoxious. Menu is super and everything we ordered hit the mark.Service is very friendly and inviting. Not the most attentive/speedy, which is fine since the experience is so good. While they were busy on both visits (particularly the Friday dinner service), and we waited longer than preferred to order a second round (while seated at the bar), this wasn't a negative strike as the scene is comfortable and fun, so no sweat.Pricing is what one would (should) expect for the quality and creativity.Will definitely add Helen's to a more regular rotation. Very pleased/impressed.

Three of us had dinner at Helen's on Saturday night - each of us ordered a different dinner. We were pleased beyond our expectations. The appetizers,and dinners were delicious. Even the desert deserves a rave review. The C'mas decorations keep us coming back every year to celebrate the holiday.Please put Helen's on your must visit list! Did I forget to mention that the service was great too? Helen's deserves 5 stars!