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Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA

Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

4.8
4.8
3700 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Please note when booking: Lunch at Lemaire ends at 2pm. From 2pm-5pm we offer a lounge menu. Full dinner starts at 5pm.

New American restaurant and bar that is inspired by the agricultural and coastal traditions and bounty of Virginia. Lemaire delivers the quality and service The Jefferson Hotel is known for, but in an accessible format without the pretense, formality or expense!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (804) 649-4629

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Patrick Willis

  • Private party facilities

    Lemaire is a New American restaurant and bar that is inspired by the agricultural and coastal bounties of Virginia. We are located inside The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA. We offer five different dining rooms and a dedicated event planner to personalize every aspect of your event!

  • Private party contact

    Melissa Warner: (888) 652-6750

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Self Parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,700 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Contemporary American

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Good for special occasions

  • Richmond

    Contemporary American

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  1. PhilippeS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Good food Good servers but not at the level we expected in such a beautiful place
  2. Fairfax

    Washington DC

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and very creative menu items. Excellent and expert service and very nice ambiance. Prices are reasonable for the e cellebt quality of the dishes.
  3. AlexW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Jacque was our server and she was absolutely wonderful. The food was amazing. We would definitely return and we highly recommend it.
  4. uvadelta

    Richmond

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The meal was good and our server, Bruce, was excellent. Bruce was VERY attentive and sensitive to my husband's dietary restrictions. Unfortunately, I found my duck to be a tad chewy. There was a gathering in the next room which was quite robust and loud.
  5. AshleyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mark was wonderful and very tolerant of two 7 year old girls dining with us. Food and cocktails were delicious!
  6. BrenoS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We enjoyed pre-dinner drinks at the bar served by Ryan who was very engaging and knowledgeable. David was our server in the restaurant and again was very engaging. I had the duck entree which was cooked to perfection but was tough. We had ordered some side dishes which didn't arrive with our meal. Apparently, a trainee busser had taken them to another table and by the time we received them we had finished our entrees so we didn't get to enjoy them. For a restaurant of this caliber, I would have expected more of an apology than we received. Overall an ok experience.
  7. LovelyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Let me tell you all that in my very best opinion, this was hands down one of thee best, if not the best, restaurant that I’ve ever been to. I ended up in happy tears by the end of the night, side convo my waitress and I were having brought us both to tears! It was stellar customer service from beginning to the end! Even with valet! Celebrating my man bday and we left with our faces smiling from ear to ear, full and very satisfied. The food was above amazing, currently still speechless, and the drinks were strong okay lol and tasty! Every single thing was 5 out of 5 stars! I see why they’ve had diamond awards! We will be back for our anniversary. Jackie, you were absolutely the best waitress we’ve ever had!
  8. RVAfoodies

    Richmond

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was exceptional! Highly recommend!
  9. JoelL

    Philadelphia

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants on the east coast. Top notch food, atmosphere and service. Chef has a magic touch with every menu item. We visit every time we are in the Richmond area.
  10. LindaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fried oysters were enjoyed greatly!! Main course and dessert . . . great! Service was excellent.
  11. DinnerFan2

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday! It was what we expected having dinned their in the past.
  12. Reviewer

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    We came here for my husband's birthday. Our waiter was very friendly and checked in on us frequently to answer any questions. I found it a little weird how we were served with a small slice of bread with butter instead of being given a bread basket like most restaurants. For the appetizer, we got the fried oysters. They were delicious, but the very last oyster that my husband ate still had shells in them (see picture). As for the entrées, they came slightly cold. I got the scallops, and I didn't really like it. The sauces were a little too bitter for me. It was a pretty small portion too, so I was still hungry when I got home. My husband got the duck, and it was alright. I don't think we'll be coming back.
  13. Deano

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to place when we are in Richmond. This restaurant is exceptional in every way. Food is always great with new flavors you can't find anywhere else. The service is always great and graceful..
  14. MillieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding wait staff was very helpful enjoyed the entire evening would definitely recommend to everyone hope to come again in the future thanks for a very wonderful evening
  15. KCCHIEFSFAN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great servers, very professional and attentive and the food was exceptional. I would ask for a seat away from the windows if possible, the draft was slightly uncomfortable. I definitely will return!
  16. CorvetteLifetime

    Richmond

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For a few moments I thought something had gone wrong with the service, then Nick, the sommelier, popped up with our bottle of Champagne. From that moment on the entire evening bordered on perfection. Service was quick and the food was fantastic. Nick proved to be very well informed on both wine regions and varietals, along with the available wines. According to my spouse the Chenin Blanc with her rockfish was the highlight of more than 40 years of pairings. I nearly shed a tear...
  17. JuliaR

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect place for a quiet and private business lunch.
  18. VivekT

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife had a wonderful dinner - scallops, tenderloin and a spiced carrot dish that was absolutely delicious. Sophia, our server, was excellent - patient, articulate and well informed. It was an evening to remember.
  19. Ricke

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the service was great. A little pricey but worth it.
  20. TomG

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second superb meal in a week!
  21. BrandiF

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Ray was our server and she was professional and courteous. I started with the fried oysters and they were delicious. They were cooked to perfection and not greasy. The ranch and hot sauce was a great addition to the oysters. I had the crab cake as an entrée. The menu indicated the crab cake was all lump crab and it was not. It had a touch of lump and the rest was backfin. The entree was served with grits and spinach and both were cold. The dessert was amazing I had the strawberry shortcake with cheesecake. I offered my compliments to the pastry chef.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for our first anniversary dinner. Service was top notch, food was impeccable, cost was reasonable. We will definitely be back!
  23. JaniceD

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Service is excellent. Music chosen is annoying. Food is ok.
  24. NikkiL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful hotel, excellent service. The food was amazing. We ate mussels, crabcakes and peanut soup. The seafood has ruined me, no other place can compare.
  25. MikeK

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely superb experience! The food was excellent - perfectly done with impeccable presentation. Our waiter, Bruce, was incredibly helpful...very informative and attentive without impinging on our dining experience. We will be advising everyone we know that they MUST try it.
  26. Robert

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Joseph was excellent and made my wife's birthday a memorable experience.
  27. edwardo

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    "Lump back crab cake" had only the rarest lump, mostly shred, was quite small, cold as were the grits it was served on top of. Should have sent it back to the kitchen. This was very different from my experience multiple other times when the crab cake/ grits were much better.
  28. CharityS

    Springfield

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent wait staff and inspired menu! Sommelier very helpful
  29. GarlandL

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. No issues and everything from checking in to leaving was perfect. Will definitely go back
  30. Dosdirektor

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Really nice breakfast in the sunroom. It is always bright and friendly and a great experience to eat there. The food is a little pricey for what it is. However, the service and the overall experience make up for that. Only issue this time was the buzzing of a rather large horsefly against the inside of the window near where we were sitting. It never came after our food and only provided a minor annoyance towards the beginning of our meal.
  31. Tribechief

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in every respect.
  32. ChuckJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our sitting was 8:30pm on a Monday while the Virginia legislators were still in session. Upon arrival the restaurant was noisy. My date and I wanted a quiet evening together. Once the main entree was served, the restaurant started emptying. And by dessert we almost had Lemaire's to just us two. It turned out delightful.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most amazing experience, thanks to Melissa and team! We so appreciated all the little details and the private dining room in the library to relive our wedding night! We will remember this forever ❤️
  34. JeremyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and portion size was what was expected. Waitress was great, and the staff went above and beyond to make our Valentine's Day memorable.
  35. Katielynngratefulmermaid

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic all around. Highly recommend especially for a special occasion 💞
  36. Alleycat66

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best birthday meal I have had in a long time. Great meal with family and friends.
  37. Kathleen

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time dining at the iconic Lemaire restaurant in the Jefferson. We were not disappointed at all! Everything was delicious. The service was impeccable. The ambiance was beautiful! Highly recommend if you are looking for a special night out where you can dress up and enjoy some of the finer things in life!
  38. Anton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Food was fantastic and the service was wonderful, we were there during lunch and it wasn't to busy at the time so it was a pleasant afternoon of eating great food. it was a decent price to with a appetizer, 2 entrees and 2 deserts not breaking over $100
  39. Maria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Our server David was really nice. I did not like the area where we were seated. Felt like in a small box. Was hoping to be seated in a large open area
  40. chucks

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great staff. Bar is nice. Attentive staff.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 3700 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Self Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Patrick Willis

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (804) 649-4629

  • Private party facilities

    Lemaire is a New American restaurant and bar that is inspired by the agricultural and coastal bounties of Virginia. We are located inside The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA. We offer five different dining rooms and a dedicated event planner to personalize every aspect of your event!

  • Private party contact

    Melissa Warner: (888) 652-6750

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