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Helen's in Richmond, VA

4.8 (844)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
2527 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220-4427

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Helen's in Richmond, VA

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Richmond

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Helen's Restaurant is located in the heart of Richmond, VA, serving brunch and dinner. We hope you enjoy Helenʼs Southern gothic history and our nouveau southern cuisine by Chef Clay Hostetler.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Hostetler
  • Private party facilities
    If you have a party over 8 we may need to communicate with you to make necessary accommodations. Please email us at contact@helensrva.com for any questions on private parties.
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    Robinson
  • Parking Details
    Street parking is usually available. There is a large parking lot across the street with a Robinson entrance that guests may use.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Helen's in Richmond, VA.

4.8

4.8
(844)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Richmond

    Great for brunch

  • Richmond

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Richmond

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Helen's in Richmond, VA, offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "fun atmosphere" and creative dishes like "fried green tomatoes" and "Brussels sprouts," it's a cozy spot perfect for brunch or dinner. Guests highlight the "amazing flavors" and "friendly, attentive service," making it a must-visit.
844 Reviews
  1. Robert Gold

    Virginia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location in Richmond's Fan District. The food and service is excellent!

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  2. Julie

    Edinburgh/Midlothian9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were both amazing. Fun atmosphere also—it is a little more expensive than most Richmond restaurants. That being said, the food was really incredible.

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  3. Michelle

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was delicious and the service was perfection

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  4. chris

    Virginia14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice local restaurant. The food was good, but not great. The amiance was great, though a little loud. The service was very good. The value was very good. We will definitely go back.

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  5. Shelley Gold

    Virginia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    1st time at Helens with friends. We shared many of the shareables - all were delicious. Main entrees - chicken, see bass and pasta were all very good. The pumpkin bread pudding for dessert was amazing! Typical noise level for a fan restaurant. Would definitely return!

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  6. Marnie Gold

    Virginia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything about Helen’s!! Dinner was spectacular!

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  7. Philip

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a short turnaround. The food came out amazingly fast and was all delicious. We will definitely be back.

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  8. Dave Gold

    Virginia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always one of the coziest spots to have an amazing dinner!

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  9. Kelly

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cute place for breakfast. I made reservations for 4 people at 10 (when they open). There was a line of about 15 waiting when they opened their doors. I think 2 would be ok without reservations but I would make them if you have more than that. The food was great. It was a little pricey for breakfast, but worth it. My son lives in Richmond and said it’s the best breakfast he has had there!

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  10. Virginia Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early pre-theater dinner. The service was excellent, the food was delicious and we had plenty of time to make our show. 

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Hostetler
  • Private party facilities
    If you have a party over 8 we may need to communicate with you to make necessary accommodations. Please email us at contact@helensrva.com for any questions on private parties.
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    Robinson
  • Parking Details
    Street parking is usually available. There is a large parking lot across the street with a Robinson entrance that guests may use.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Helen’s welcomes families; guests describe visiting with their children (including a son) and say their kids, now older, still come along and enjoy the spot.

Yes, Helen's is often recommended for date nights, with guests calling it small and intimate and directly recommending it as a lovely spot for a special evening.

Casual Dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

Helen’s feels like a warm, intimate neighborhood spot, small and cozy with an exposed kitchen, lively weekend DJ nights, and festive holiday decorations.

Private dining isn't part of Helen's offering, the restaurant's policy indicates private parties are not available, with the focus on the open dining room and convivial atmosphere.

Weekend brunch at Helen's (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm) is a clear favorite, guests frequently praise the brunch menu and cocktails.

Helen's small/petit plates are nicely portioned for sharing, guests note the small plates are the “right size” and often split them between two people.

Helen’s is a fantastic weekend-brunch spot, brunch runs Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm, and guests say coming for an early dinner keeps the room from feeling packed.

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Helen's in Richmond, VA

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Richmond

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
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