Tarrant's Cafe
New American Restaurant, Coffee Shop, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Downtown Richmond, Richmond
"Love this place...you can taste the bourbon in the she crab soup."(19 Tips)
"Chicken and waffles was great as well."(8 Tips)
"Try the bread pudding, it's really amazing."(4 Tips)
"Highlights included the impeccable service."(5 Tips)
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Lauren McMullenOctober 5, 2013Have loved this place for years...they can do no wrong. Pizza, she crab soup, chicken & waffles, seafood platter, sliders, fish tacos, any salad, rolls & everything on the lunch menu is worth a try!!
Ron GliveSeptember 11, 2013The service and food are simply amazing...Best place I've eaten at in quite some time and I travel throughout the eastern US on a regular basis. Definitely worth a visit whether- Mike B.March 4, 2014Table of 10, we tried all different things and all of it was spectacular. Everyone was jealous of what the others had. Highlights included the impeccable service. High marks!
Nathaniel PiersJanuary 18, 2017This cafe was exceptional! The food is beyond amazing, the server we had was very nice, and the owner managed to check on our day and experience. It was a great experience!
Bella RoyoJune 7, 2016I can't remeber the exact name of this dish, but it was amazing. Tilapia, shrimp, crab cakes- watch for shell bits, and scallops with browm eice and steamed veggies.
- Lauren McMullenJanuary 14, 2013Love this place...you can taste the bourbon in the she crab soup. All the sliders & lunch specials rock! The pizza is "hole-in-the-wall perfect. And the bread pudding is OUTSTANDING!
Lulú De PanbehchiSeptember 9, 2022This is one of the best RVA restaurants. All salads, sandwiches, and pastas are great. Shrimp with crab is my favorite dish.
Claudia DavisJune 10, 2013Mahi Mahi fish tacos, garlic bread, cinnamon buns, fried oyster po boy, cole slaw and onion sticks are MUSTS! GREAT service. Recommended by The Jefferson Hotel. Excellent.- Bella RoyoJune 7, 2016I can't remeber the exact name of this dish, but it was amazing. Tilapia, shrimp, crab cakes- watch for shell bits, and scallops with browm rice and steamed veggies.
Linda SeguinFebruary 11, 2013Great American dining items. Good food and plenty of it !! Nice seafood selections as well as pizzas. Open 7 days! Get over there!!
Great Pizza and that means a lot coming from a Chcagoan! Bartenders are awesome too!
Norman EllisAugust 18, 2013Very friendly and attentive waitstaff, charming decor and good food. A brilliant gem amongst the shuttered Broad street storefronts.
That MarikaMarch 25, 2013The best ever service. Our waitress, Natalie, got me Tabasco sauce without me asking and knew everything. Very knowledgeable. Very cool place.
Liz KayOctober 9, 2016The most elegant chicken and waffles I'll ever eat-the syrup is heavenly. All of the staff were very friendly and attentive.
H CMay 24, 2013If you're into historic buildings, good food and drinks, this is the perfect hidden gem off Broad. Ask for Allie at the bar!
Emily WaltonApril 15, 2014Chicken melt sandwich was delicious and Belgian waffle with maple syrup & fruit is great for brunch!
Cmch WmsApril 12, 2015She crab soup, shrimp and grits, ribeye, pizza, draft beer selections, desserts!
Pizza's terrific. Fish tacos, too. In fact, there's something on this menu for everyone. And the mixology is also stellar.
William CorrellNovember 5, 2014Tarrant's has a classic vibe with some of the best and friendliest bartenders in town!- Ania ZimnochJanuary 2, 2015Best shrimp'n'grits you'll ever have. Chicken and waffles was great as well.
Best croque Madame in RVA! The onion straws are fantastic also. A must have if you're in the area.
$3 Fish Taco's and several other great cheap dishes available if you sit at the bar. Specials end at 7PM. Eat these.
Fish tacos, pizza, she crab soup, seafood specials. Great service. Spy valley sauv blanc by the glass!! Om nom
Brian CohnMay 14, 2014She crab soup was amazing! Chicken and waffles and bread pudding were too sweet for me.
Charlie BambinoSeptember 11, 2013Great food.... Reasonable prices.... Awesome and friendly waitstaff. Try the shrimp tacos for sure
abigail.November 19, 2016The portobello burger is fab - though they do bread and deep fry the portobello.
- William CorrellMarch 1, 2015Seriously, if you want a professional, knowledgable, friendly bartender, I've not seen better in RVA.
Lauren KolligsFebruary 9, 2013Highly recommend the risotto when it's offered, and don't pass up the coconut creme pie!
AlexandraDecember 28, 2010They have everything on the menu. This place is old school and awesome. Sit at the bar for lunch and then check out the bling at Bacharract's.
The Mahi-Mahi sandwich is great! Followed it with an espresso and a twist of lemon. Great, reasonably priced meal. Great atmosphere.
Kevin MitchellNovember 11, 2012The food was good. Try not to sit a two person table if you have a lot of food. Always busy which Is good sign for great eats.
Try the Hazelnut Creme Brûlée - Holy god this was one of the best things I have ever eaten!
Lauren CoeAugust 3, 2012Amazing fish tacos, black beans are outstanding, and sweet potato fries addictive. ;)
The pizza is absolutely amazing. Great beer selection and they have growlers. And will deliver both by courier if you so desire.
The Meat Lover's Pizza is very, very serious about the meat, and insanely tasty. I get an Extra Large and eat for days :-)
Danny RoseOctober 10, 2012The filet mignon is on POINT. Highly suggest it. You won't be disappointed.
Everything I have tried here has been good. Some are simply delicious!
Jeaneen White-TopsAugust 31, 2019Unfortunately, I can't speak too highly for the food, but the service was good. Crab cakes are NOT lump. Brown rice was overcooked. The pizza sauce was unexpectedly spicy. Good portion sizes though.
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
(804) 225-0035
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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