Lillie Pearl is a laid-back American restaurant at 416 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219, serving classic Southern comfort food in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting. The menu features satisfying favorites such as burgers, ribs, seafood, and cobbler, along with comfort food, small plates, and a local specialty.
Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed brunch, meeting friends for lunch, enjoying dinner, or dining solo, Lillie Pearl offers a welcoming place to enjoy familiar flavors with thoughtful options for different occasions.
Guests can choose from dine-in, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, and on-site services. The restaurant is also known for brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, counter service, dessert, seating, and table service.
Its offerings include beer, cocktails, wine, coffee, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food, with highlights that include fast service, a great beer selection, great cocktails, a great dessert, and a great wine list.
A bar on site, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi add convenience to the dining experience, whether you are enjoying a full meal, gathering for drinks, or taking a quick break.
Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Lillie Pearl accepts reservations, with reservations recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, while the listing also notes that reservations are required. Payment is convenient through credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
With a customer rating of 4.60 out of 5 based on 1,965 reviews, Lillie Pearl is a compelling choice for Southern comfort food and relaxed American dining in Richmond. For more information or to make plans, call +1 804-857-3335.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Lillie Pearl
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
HOUSE SEASONING, SPICY BUTTERMILK RANCH, CELERY LEAVES
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB, COLLARDS, PIMENTO CHEESE, CARROTS, PICKLED ONIONS, THAI BASIL SAUCE
WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE, FRESH HERBS, CANDIED WALNUTS, SPICY HONEY, GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS (V) (CAN BE MADE VEGAN UPON REQUEST)
CREAMED CORN, PICKLED RED ONIONS, VA BBQ SAUCE GLAZE
BEET AND FIG PURÉE, ROASTED PEPITAS, HERB BUTTER, FRESH GRATED PARMESAN, GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS (V) (CAN BE MADE VEGAN UPON REQUEST)
STICKY ASIAN SAUCE, SPICY BUTTERMILK RANCH, BENNE SEEDS, SCALLIONS (V) (CAN BE MADE VEGAN UPON REQUEST)
HOUSE SEASONING, SPICY BUTTERMILK RANCH, CELERY LEAVES
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB, COLLARDS, PIMENTO CHEESE, CARROTS, PICKLED ONIONS, THAI BASIL SAUCE
WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE, FRESH HERBS, CANDIED WALNUTS, SPICY HONEY, GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS
STICKY ASIAN SAUCE, SPICY BUTTERMILK RANCH, BENNE SEEDS, SCALLIONS (V) (GF UPON REQUEST)
GEM LETTUCE, BUTTERMILK RANCH, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, SLAB BACON, GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS
GEM LETTUCE, SHREDDED CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, PICKLED ONIONS, TREATED RADISH - WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE OR BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING (V)
GEM LETTUCE, SCALLIONS, CANDIED WALNUTS HEIRLOOM, TOMATOES, TREATED RADISH, WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (VG)
GEM LETTUCE, BUTTERMILK RANCH, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, SLAB BACON, GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS
GEM LETTUCE, SHREDDED CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, PICKLED ONIONS, TREATED RADISH - WHITE BALSAMIC VIN OR BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING (V)
GEM LETTUCE, SCALLIONS, CANDIED WALNUTS HEIRLOOM, TOMATOES, TREATED RADISH, WHITE BALSAMIC VIN (VG)
WEST AFRICAN TOMATO AND BELL PEPPER SAUCE, JOLLOF RICE, PICKLED ONIONS, GREMOLATA
BUTTERMILK BATTERED AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST, MASHED POTATOES, COLLARD GREENS, SPICY HONEY, HOUSE HOT SAUCE
LEMON GINGER SAUCE, SAUTÉED ARUGULA, CHARRED CORN, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
LOBSTER BISQUE, ROOT VEGGIES, PEARL ONIONS
CHEESY GRITS, EDWARDS SURRY SAUSAGE, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, SCALLIONS, LOBSTER CREAM SAUCE
SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE, MASHED POTATOES, ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS, CRISPY BRUSSELS LEAVES
SAUTÉED ARUGULA, CHARRED CORN, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, REMOULADE
SMOKED BACON SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE, HOPPIN JOHN, BACON
MASHED POTATOES, COLLARD GREENS, ROASTED ROOT VEGGIES, PEARL ONIONS, PAN GRAVY, BENNE SEEDS
7 HILLS DOUBLE SMASH PATTIES, MUENSTER CHEESE, SLAB BACON, ONION JAM, BURGER SAUCE, SHAVED PICKLES, ARUGULA
NASHVILLE HOT SPICE, RANCH SLAW, SHAVED PICKLES, SPICY BUTTERMILK RANCH
LETTUCE, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, SHAVED PICKLES, SPICY HONEY, BUTTERMILK RANCH
CRABCAKE, REMOULADE, ARUGULA
TOASTED CORNBREAD LOAF, LETTUCE, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, SPICY HONEY, AVOCADO AIOLI
TWO SLICES OF TOASTED CORNBREAD LOAF, SLAB BACON, TURKEY, HAM, MUENSTER CHEESE, LETTUCE, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, AVOCADO AIOLI
FRIED BREAD PUDDING, PEACH COMPOTE, MAPLE CREAM CHEESE SAUCE
CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIES, BRULEED BANANAS, CANDIED WALNUTS
FRIED BREAD PUDDING, PEACH COMPOTE, MAPLE CREAM CHEESE SAUCE
CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIES, BRULEED BANANAS, CANDIED WALNUTS
Querendon Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, lime, agave, Grand Marnier Float
Tito's Vodka, housemade sweet tea, Chardonnay, peach
Afrohead Rum, Courvoisier, blood orange, red wine float
Uncle Nearest 1884 Whiskey, Licor 43, Dry Curacao
Spiced Bacardi, Licor 43, apple juice, cinnamon simple
Bombay Sapphire Gin, lime, agave, grapefruit shrub, Angostura bitters
Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Passoa, lime, agave, dash of House Hot Sauce
Cirrus Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, fresh brewed coffee
Tito's Vodka, St. Germain, cucumber and mint infused simple, lemon, champagne
Coconut fat-washed Elijah Craig Rye, smoked pineapple simple syrup, orange bitters
American Lager, RVA, 5%
Imperial Milk Stout, RVA, 10%
Belgian-style wheat, ME, 5.2%
American Lager, RVA, 5%
Spiced Cider, MA, 5%
RVA, 5.5%
RVA, 5.2%
American IPA, VA, 6.8%
European Pale Ale, Belguim, 5.2%
New England IPA, VA, 6%
Sweet Cider, VA, 5.8%
Non Alcoholic IPA, CT, 0.4%
Glera, Bisol Jeio, Veneto, Italy
Glera & Pinot Noir, La Marca, Veneto, Italy
Caposaldo, Veneto, Italy
First Growth Brands, 'Faire La Fête', Limoux, France
Bertrand Senecourt's, 'Beau Joie', Epernay, France
Sauvion, Rose D'Anjou', Anjou, France, 2019
Château Peyrassol, Provence, France, 2022
Padeiro Rose, Vinho Verde, Spain 2023
Poggio Delle Baccanti, Campania, Italy, 2022
Barone Fini Valdadige D.O.C, Italy, 2022
Jadix, Languedoc Roussillon, France, 2022
Soave Classico D.O.C, Pieropan, Veneto, Italy, 2021
The Fableist Wine Company, '163', Edna Valley, California, 2022
Schloss Vollrads Estate, Rheingau, Germany, 2020
Sauvion, 'Muscadet Sevre-Et-Maine', Melon de Bourgogne, Pay Nantes, France, 2020
Pascal Jolivet, 'Attitude', Touraine, France, 2022
J Vineyards, 'Black', Sonoma County, California, 2022
Perraud Pas Rouge, Val de Loire, Vin de Pays, France, 2022
Fabien Jouves, Haute Côt de Fruit, Cahors, France, 2022
Delille Cellars, 'Metier', Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021
Laurent Family, 'Reserva', Maipo Valley, Chile, 2022
Kiki & Juan, Tinto 1L, Utiel-Requena, Spain, 2020 (chilled)
Medici Ermete, 'Quercioli Dolce', Emilia-Romagna, Italy (chilled)
Cricova Blanc de Noir, Moldova (sparkling)
Champagne, France (sparkling)
Barboursville, Brut Cuvée, Virginia, NV (sparkling)
Casa Dumetz 'Clementine Carter', Santa Barbara, California, 2021
A&D, 'Ashes & Diamonds', Napa Valley, California 2018
Clementine Carter, Santa Barbara, California, 2022
Pascal Jolivet, 'Attitude', Loire Valley, France, 2021
Michael Lavelle, 'Lodi', Lodi, California, 2018
Quilt, Napa Valley, California, 2020
Hear from our valued guests
I went here for dinner with my mother and sister. The service is amazing. The food was just as great and the vibe was awesome. We were seated on the top floor overlooking the street and it created a really nice vibe. They have a good mix of …
Response from the owner 2 months ago We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience! We cant wait to welcome you back!
Went to Lillie Pearl and overall it was a really good experience. The service was greatwaiter was super helpful and gave solid recommendations. I went with the ribs, and also got the sweet potato cornbread, which was honestly …
Response from the owner 5 months ago Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and for giving us a 5-star review! We’re really happy to hear that you had a great experience overall, from the service to the sides and the atmosphere. I’ll be sure to pass along your praise to … More
Went here as a recommendation from co worker. First day could not get in because it was completely sold out. Next day went for lunch. Food was excellent and service. I had pork belly and BLT sandwich. The pork belly was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend dine here.
Response from the owner a month ago Thank you so much for the 5-star review, it truly means a lot to all of our staff! Feel free to book your reservation with us online or give us a call to ensure your spot on your next visit!
Common questions about Lillie Pearl
Lillie Pearl is located at 416 E Grace St, Richmond, Richmond, VA, United States.
You can reach Lillie Pearl by calling +1 804-857-3335.
Lillie Pearl has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1965 customer reviews.
Lillie Pearl features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Lillie Pearl features the following from the business: Identifies as Black-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Lillie Pearl features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Lillie Pearl features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Lillie Pearl features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Lillie Pearl features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Lillie Pearl features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Lillie Pearl features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Lillie Pearl features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Lillie Pearl features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Lillie Pearl features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Lillie Pearl features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Lillie Pearl features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Lillie Pearl features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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