Lemaire

We’ve been dining here regularly for more than twenty years, it is consistently one of the best restaurants that we eat at. Last night our dinner was exceptional again. Many restaurants disappoint but at Lemaire every little thing is outstanding, from the presentation of the food, the taste to the friendly service. Dining here is one of the highlights of coming to Richmond which we do often.

Fine decor and ambiance at Lemaire inside the historical Jefferson Hotel. An exquisite brunch affair and would love to dine here again. The staff was exceptional, tending to my every want. If you are local or just visiting Richmond, you must attend their Sunday Brunch! There were a a variety of food options to choose from, and the wine selection and tasty orange juice made this experience the Brunch of All Brunches! Make Your Reservations immediately, you will be glad you did!

My husband and I had dinner there the last weekend for the Christmas decorations. The place was stunning and the food unique but delicious! Our server was attentive. We sat in an intimate room of the restaurant. My husband got the beef tenderloin and I had the organic chicken. Even though delicious, I felt the chicken was a little dry and overcooked. The sauces definitely elevated the chicken. For dessert I brought home the eggnog cheese cake which was yum! I’d definitely go back when they change the menu so we can try something new. Definitely go for Christmas. It will make your visit even more special.

Dinner at Lemaire in the beautiful Jefferson Hotel was one of the best meals I’ve had in Richmond. The space itself is gorgeous—refined and romantic without feeling uptight. The food was incredible. The polenta with chorizo had such a nice contrast between creamy and spicy. We started with raw oysters, and they were so fresh and well-prepared that my girlfriend, who had never tried oysters before, ended up loving them. I had the pork porterhouse, which was super flavorful and paired perfectly with a citrusy green sauce that really lifted the dish. The collard greens with bacon tasted homemade and rich, like something your Southern grandma would make. The salmon was cooked just right—crispy skin, tender inside, and perfectly seasoned. The mocktails were another surprise. Each one had layers of flavor and felt thoughtful and balanced. Honestly, they were fun enough that we didn’t miss having alcohol at all. Lemaire is the kind of place you go when you want to treat yourself to something special. Amazing food, great service, and an atmosphere that makes the night feel like a real occasion

Found within The Jefferson Hotel, Lemaire is top notch. I will say that if you’re trying to sit at the bar or stop and grab a cocktail (during the holiday/decorative season), it’s a zoo. Highly recommend reservations for dinner versus waiting to get a drink. We had 3 courses each. Apps :: raw oysters and trumpet mushrooms with duck confit. Oysters were fresh, briny, and had perfect accoutrements. Trumpet mushrooms were atop beans and duck confit and were perfectly seasoned and homey. Dinner :: lamb shank and beef tenderloin. Lamb was fall off the bone with a succotash type hash. No room for improvement. Beef tenderloin was tender and well seasoned. The jus was amazing - wish there was more! Mashed potatoes were also great. The broccolini was really good. I liked that it still had a bite to it. The walnuts were an odd addition. Perhaps if they had been chopped and served more like a gremolata, it would have worked better. Dessert :: eggnog cheesecake and chocolate gateau. Hubby said cheesecake was alright. Eggnog flavor but not the greatest texture. My gateau was 5 star but VERY rich. I thought it was perfect, but I could only eat half. You could get a side of ice cream with it. I did not. Hostess and server were both great. In all, everyone’s goal is to make sure you’re taken care of. Definitely don’t miss coming here if staying or in town.

I can’t rave highly enough about the service and hospitality of Lemaire and the Jefferson hotel. We had nothing but pleasant experiences during all of our encounters with the staff. The food here is exceptional - yes it’s expensive, but you get what you pay for and it’s top quality. We stayed two nights and dined here for dinner both nights. Honestly I couldn’t choose a favorite dish because everything was so delicious. Love the Gluten Free options too - the waitstaff even brought me GF bread. Such a treat!

Whoa... beautiful property, incredible food, lovely service and very nice wine. A perfect dinner. THANK YOU!

Sara T was an excellent waitress! Our meal was absolutely delicious. I got the Caesar salad, barnyard burger, and pineapple upside down cake. My dad got the scallops. My godfather got the crab cake appetizer and chicken entree . We all thought it all was amazing. Definitely recommend! We also got 2x half bottle Champ Piper which was also good!